A/N: Hey all.. ok so I am a little ahead in chapters for this story... but I just started writing one of two chapters written in Carlisle's POV... I'm thinking they'll be chapters 15 and 16 with 19 full chapters plus a probably extended epilogue... thanks to MissytheVampire... this is kind of a fluffy chapter.... Read. Enjoy. Review...

Chapter Ten: Fallout

I lounged on the couch Tuesday afternoon with Carlisle while we watched TV. This seemed to be the most normal day that we had spent together, and I was happy. Usually we were running around town trying to figure out where we could go and not be seen. Now, in the comfort of my own family room with Carlisle's arms around me we were watching a meaningless sitcom.

Mom had, to Carlisle and I's surprise, arranged for Jimmy to have a play date up the street when she found out Carlisle was coming down for the afternoon. She was now giving us privacy, she had gone into the library and hadn't come out since Carlisle had arrived. I had a feeling if dad was home he'd be sitting in the chair, watching us like he was stalking prey. Luckily he hadn't even known that Carlisle was coming down.

"How's Emmett?" I asked, I had tried calling him but he hadn't picked up.

"Haven't a clue, I got back to the condo and Jasper and Micah already had most of my stuff in their condo waiting for me," said Carlisle playing with my hair absentmindedly , "I've been staying there since. I figured there wouldn't be any harm in letting him calm down."

"I'm sorry," I said, shutting off the TV with the remote and turning to him, resting my head on his shoulder.

"He'll come around," Carlisle said reassuringly, "At least he'll talk to you again soon, you're his sister. I on the other hand…"

"You are his best friend, he'll warm up to the idea," I said and Carlisle chuckled.

"Hopefully," He said under his breath before adding, "You wanna go for a ride?"

"Sure," I said as we stood up.

I called down the hall to mom that we were going for a ride and then we went out the front door into the beautiful December day, it was about seventy-five degrees. I stopped on the front step, and Carlisle didn't. I was momentarily looking for Carlisle's bike, completely forgetting that it was at his mother's house for the winter. Carlisle stopped at the bottom of the three steps, our hands were still laced together, our arms outstretched over the steps.

"Yeah, Mercedes," said Carlisle realizing my pause, "It takes a while to get used to. I don't even know how many times I've grabbed my helmet on the way out of the condo in the past couple days."

I laughed as control of my feet returned to me and I followed him over to the car. I hoped into the front seat and noticed that his helmet was sitting on the back seat. I chuckled a little as Carlisle got settled in the driver's seat and took my hand. He kissed the back of my hand and then backed perfectly out of the driveway and down the street.

"Where do you want to go?" He asked and I shrugged.

He smiled and drove randomly, in the general direction of the beach. We drove for about an hour and got thoroughly lost. He finally stopped the car near a rocky portion of the shoreline. I looked out the windshield and saw a rocky and treacherous looking path down to a small cove down the bottom. It was low tide so the water was far out, and I was sure that when it was high tide the little spot of sand would be gone.

"C'mon," He said as he hopped out of the car.

"Do you even know where we are?" I asked as I got out of my side and followed him back to the trunk.

"Sometimes you have to be lost to find the best places," He said rifling through his trunk and pulling out an old blanket, "I can't even remember how many great places I've found while entirely lost."

I just laughed at him as he rolled up the blanket and put it under his arm, offering me his other hand. I took it and he lead me down the rocks. He went first, testing out each step before I took it. We got to the bottom and I noticed that there was a lot more land than I had originally guessed. I explored over near a cave while Carlisle set the blanket down. I came out of a small cave and he was sitting on the blanket, watching the waves.

I walked over and sat down next to him, we were in complete isolation and it was nice. The rocks hid us from the sight of anyone, including where we had parked. Carlisle put and arm around my lower back and kissed the side of my neck.

"You know, even if Emmett hates me forever, this moment, right here with you, makes it worth it," He said sweetly and I fell back on the blanket, sighing contently.

He laid down beside me and brought me into his arms. I sighed into his chest and he held me a little closer. I looked up at his face and smiled as I saw that he was looking down at me, his eyes perfectly jaded with love. His gorgeous smile blinded me momentarily before I kissed the center of his neck.

I flipped us around so that I was straddling him and leaned down to kiss his lips. His hands came from beside him and rested on my hips as I then kissed down his jaw back to his neck. As I reached the base of his neck he sat up a little so that I could help him pull his t-shirt over his head and we discarded it to the side.

"Bella," He whispered as I leant down and kissed a line across his shoulder, "I love you."

"I love you too."

Later I laid on the blanket, cuddled against Carlisle with my head comfortably on his chest. I was dressed comfortably in his shirt and my jeans, whereas he was shirtless, per my request. I looked out at the waves as they crashed on shore as Carlisle played curiously with my hair. I felt his lips press to the top of my head as I started to notice the tide was coming in, we'd be ok for a little while longer though.

"I didn't come down for that," He clarified and I turned my head around to look up at him.

"I know," I told him, propped myself up on my hands so that I could reach his lips.

"Good," He said with a smile as I pulled away, and I could tell he wanted to say something.

"Out with it."

"Alright," He said, "Mom and Steve are taking Krista up to Michigan with them for the holidays. To visit Steve's family."

"Oh?" I said, not sure where he was going.

"They want me to go too," He added and I nodded, realizing the relevance.

"Do you want to go?" I asked and he shook his head.

"But Christmas without Mom and Krista?" He said, "I wouldn't want to be alone either. It's just Steve's family's really welcoming to me, and I just don't…"

"You wouldn't be alone, if you stayed," I said, "We could figure something out."

"I thought we might," He said, kissing my forehead, "We should probably get back before it gets dark."

"Mmm?" I groaned and he chuckled, reaching for my shirt and handing it to me.

"Here," He said, "Let's get back into our own clothes, and then I'll carry you back up the rocks. Deal?"

"Ok," I said reluctantly and he chuckled adorably.

We pulled back into my driveway a little while later, and Jimmy ran out the front door. Carlisle smiled as he hopped out and Jimmy ran straight over to him. Carlisle picked him right up and flipped him around a little and Jimmy chuckled before Carlisle set him safely back down on the ground, and took my hand. He kissed the side of my face as mom came out the door.

"Oh, hey kids," said Mom, as she walked over, "I'm about to start dinner, Carlisle are you staying for dinner? You're welcome to if you want."

"I'd love to," said Carlisle, "But I should get back, early classes in the morning."

"Ok," said Mom, smiling kindly at Carlisle as she scooped Jimmy up and Dad pulled into the driveway.

"Bye," said Carlisle hastily, kissing my temple.

"Hey!" I said whipping around and holding his face in my hands and kissing him straight on the mouth, "I love you."

"Love you too," He said, kissing me briefly, "I'll call you later."

"Better," I said and he chuckled as I fisted his shirt and his hands came up to mine.

"I will," he said, kissing my nose as I let go of him and he smiled as he headed back over to his car.

He pulled the Mercedes out of the driveway, perfectly avoiding Dad's car as he got out of it and tooted twice before driving off. I took Jimmy from mom and watched dad wearily as he walked over.

"I didn't know the boy was coming over today," said Dad good-naturedly as he walked over.

"Yeah," I mumbled, adjusting Jimmy on my hip, "I think he's coming down tomorrow. Emmett's still not talking to either of us, not that we blame him. Carlisle's sleeping at Jasper and Micah's."

"He'll come around," said Dad, "Don't worry kiddo. I'm just glad I only have one daughter, I don't know that I would be able to get through more than one boyfriend at a time."

"Yeah," I said as I handed him Jimmy.

"Where'd you two go?" Mom asked, "You were gone for hours."

"We went down to the beach," I said, not technically lying but I knew they were thinking the public beach with the board walk.

"Did you have fun?" Dad asked and I nodded.

"Lots," I said, turning towards the house, "See you at dinner."

I walked through the house and flopped down on my bed. I pulled my cell phone out of my pocket and flipped it open to text Emmett.

Hey

I didn't expect him to reply, and he didn't. I laid on my bed staring at the ceiling, skipping dinner, I wasn't hungry. I was still staring at the ceiling when Carlisle called.

"Hey," He said, "Your brother let me back in."

"Good, but all a sudden he's my brother?" I asked and he laughed, "Is he talking to you?"

"No," said Carlisle as if that were a stupid question, "You have any luck?"

"I texted him, he didn't text me back," I said and Carlisle grunted his comprehension.

"I'm sorry," said Carlisle with a long sigh.

"Not your fault," I said,

"Yes it is," said Carlisle and I rolled my eyes, even though he couldn't see the action.

"I love you," I said, "And you're completely worth it. Besides, if he let you back in that means his anger has subsided a little.

"I love you too," He replied still with a sigh, "See you tomorrow?"

"Ok, just meet me at the house, ok?"

"Ok, good night beautiful," said Carlisle and I smiled.

"Good night."