I Love You, Buttercup Chapter 11: What If I, a twilight fanfic

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Songs that inspired this chapter!:

Go Big or Go Home: American Authors

Ex Girlfriend: No Doubt

Better than Revenge: Taylor Swift

What if I: Meghan Trainor

11: What If I

It was Halloween. And I was in Boston. I couldn't even spend Halloween with my family. I was actually pretty mad about that. I mean Bella and Alice had planned this huge party and now I wasn't able to attend because of a last minute cancelation on Justin Bieber's end. Now thanks to the Biebs, as everyone referred to him, I had to fill in for his part of this festival.

So, last night, Tyler, Austin, Jasper, Riley and my band got on a plane and flew here.

Jasper was moping, depressed because Alice wasn't here either. She had wanted to come but had thought better of it. She didn't want Bella running the party by herself.

I sat on the edge of the bed in my hotel room as I slipped into the blue skirt I was going to wear for my performance. What made this all worse was the fact that Aunt Flow had decided to pay me a visit. Just in time for that one night in the year where blood thirsty vampires ran rampant. Hah hah.

I put on the matching top and slipped into my shoes before Tanya came in with water and a single pill.

"Drink this." I didn't think twice. She knew me well. She knew I could be a total bitch when on my monthly woman time. If someone pissed me off, they'd get what was coming to them full force.

Bella had once said that when I got mad I had a bitch brow. I had asked Tanya about it and she'd just laughed.

"You do. And you're the only one in the family who can pull it off. I don't even know how you do it."

I sent Emmett a text to let him know I was about to go on. He had convinced Jasper to Periscope the show so he wouldn't miss it. It was of course, during the time he was working out, but my boyfriend, ever the devoted one, would watch it as he did his exercise.

I knew Emmett had also warned him about someone who may or may not be telling Connor about my whereabouts. All of last week, whenever Emmett was over, gifts would arrive from Connor to me. Flowers, chocolate, a cheese cake, a teddy bear, you name it, it was delivered to me. It always happened when Emmett was over.

And though he may not have seemed angry, I knew he was. Angry that Connor still sent me gifts to try and get me back. I was fed up with it. I had called a few people and made sure he wasn't able to deliver gifts anymore. It stopped, but that didn't mean he could send them elsewhere.

Nobody knew Emmett and I were together yet. Which I thought was pretty amazing. I was surprised this was still under raps. I also felt relieved. My previous relationship had been in the news literally minutes after we'd been together.

Tanya's phone rang from the table next to the bed. She reached for it and sighed heavily before answering.

"Denali." she said in that formal clipped tone. "Justin, you owe Rosalie big time." She glared at the iPhone before handing it to me.

"Rosalie."

"Rosalie Swan. Hey, it's Justin."

"I know who you are. What do you want? Do you need me to fill in for your Calvin Klein shoot next Friday?"

There was a short pause on the other end before he answered. And you could fuck me sideways on a hot sidewalk in the middle of Vegas in the middle of July! If I didn't know how dumb he was before, I sure as fuck knew now!

"Wait… can you? I have this thing I have to go to. Part of my mission to try and win Selena Gomez back. I'm planning to totally serenade her. I know it'll work." He sounded so fucking cocky! How did any girl put up with his ass?

How Selena had, was beyond me. Bless her heart!

"Look, I'm missing time with my family for your ass. I'm telling your manager Shooter Cron, or whatever the fuck his name is that I get whatever you got paid for this festival."

"Oh fuck you!" he exclaimed as I glared at my reflection in the mirror. I was being serious.

"Bieber, don't fucking get angry with me. You made me fill in for you, I get your pay. I think that's a fair trade for you hanging out with all your friends tonight while I fill in."

"You're stealing my money bitch!" He nearly shouted as he said it and I felt my cheeks burning with anger.

"Nobody calls me bitch. You should be thanking me instead of calling me names. And if you call me a bitch again Justin, I will blast you on twitter with that picture you sent Tanya of your penis. Might I add that it's not even that exciting? I've seen bigger."

"Oh yeah, Connor's. How big is Australian dick?"

I wasn't about to tell him that I was being sarcastic and the only dick I'd ever seen was in an Anatomy book in school. He was too drunk, or high on whatever he took. I'm not one to judge, but he was a pretty scandalous celebrity.

"Fuck you, Bieber!"

"Ooooh, you wanna fuck?"

"I'd rather have a one night stand with Harrison Ford than fuck you."

Tanya gagged, clamping her hand over her mouth.

"Harry's a great friend of mine. I'll let him know."

"I was kidding. You are the stupidest person I've met Bieber."

"And you're the sexiest. You're single, want to fly back to LA and meet up with me?"

"No Fuck off! I'm calling Shooter Cron now. I want that money. I deserve it."

"It's Scooter Braun!" he shouted right before I hung up.

"Harrison Ford? Rosalie, really?"

"Look, everyone in Hollywood already thinks I'm not a virgin, so might as well go along with it."

"They also don't know that you have a sexy ass boyfriend, but whatever. Now come on, we have to be there in fifteen minutes."

At the festival, everyone was pretty excited to see me there. The American Authors were just finishing up their show when I sat next to Ariana Grande. I couldn't help but think of that conversation I'd had with Alec about his future daughter. I smiled to myself as I thought of it.

"Nice skirt." I looked up and smiled.

"Oh thanks so much."

"yeah, of course!" It was Ariana. She seemed nice.

She went up after the band of four left the stage. They had great music. I had their entire collection, of course.

Jake, Leah, Paul, Embry and Seth were on my other side watching her perform.

She kept the audience engaged, and to me that was a big part of my performances. Making sure the audience was happy and moving.

Before I knew it the announcer was announcing me.

"And now, filling in for Justin Bieber, please welcome the wickedly talented Rosalie Swan!"

The audience went wild as we assembled on stage. And that's when I saw him not too deep into the audience. He was just a few rows away from the stage. Connor himself. With Lauren! And Emmett was right. She looked pretty huge. Even for being four or five months along. I noticed something off about her as I stared. I quickly composed myself and turned to my band and told them my first song was going to be changed. I told them which one to play instead and Leah flashed me a thumbs up before I turned to face the crowd.

"What's up, Boston? How're we doing tonight?"

The screams were deafening as thousands of people screamed.

"I love you Rosalie!" I heard someone scream. I smiled as Jake began to strum.

"Well, this song is one of my newer ones coming out on my new album! I hope you guys like it."

I had spent hours writing it with some pretty talented people. It was thanks to them that this song was what it was. People had often questioned if I was alternative rock, or pop. I assumed the reason they asked, was because of the band. But they just went with me on tours. And on tours they were accompanied with electronic keyboards, and all that. And at small venues like tonight, it was okay to not have all those affects and electronic stuff.

I began to sing and all thoughts of pop and alternative rock left my mind. This one was for Connor the bastard.

"I kinda always knew I'd end up your ex-girlfriend

I kinda always knew I'd end up your ex-girlfriend I hope I hold a special place with the rest of them

And you know it makes me sick to be on that list But I should have thought of that before we kissed

You say you're gonna burn before you mellow I will be the one to burn you. Why'd you have to go and pick me? When you knew that we were different, completely

I kinda always knew I'd end up your ex-girlfriend, whoa

I hope I hold a special place with the rest of them, whoa

I kinda always knew I'd end up your ex-girlfriend

I'm another ex-girlfriend on your list But I should have thought of that before we kissed

Your wildness scares me so does your freedom. You say you cant stand the restrictions

I find myself trying to change you

If you were meant to be my lover I wouldn't have to, And I feel so mean, I feel in between

Cause I'm about to give you away

I kinda always knew I'd end up your ex-girlfriend

For someone else to take

I kinda always knew I'd end up your ex-girlfriend

Am I making a mistake?

I hope I hold a special place with the rest of them

All the time that we've wasted. I kinda always knew I'd end up your ex-girl friend

I'm another ex-girlfriend on your list. But I should have thought of that before we kissed

I'm about to give you away for someone else to take

We keep repeating mistakes for souvenirs

And we've been in between the days for years

And I know when I see you I'm going to die

I know I'm going to want you and you know why

Its going to kill me to see you with the next girl

Cause I'm the most gorgeously jealous kind of ex girl

But I should have thought of that before we kissed

I kinda always knew I'd end up your ex-girlfriend, whoa

I hope I hold a special place with the rest of them

All the time you were with me, I kinda always knew I'd end up your ex-girl friend

I'm another ex-girlfriend on your list

But I should have thought of that before we kissed

I'm another ex-girlfriend on your list

But I should have thought of that before we kissed."

The audience went wild after I'd performed this new song. I looked out at the audience. Connor looked shocked and hurt all at once. I saw him clearly now. He had somehow managed to get up into the front row. In the front row in Austin's sea, sitting next to Lauren. Lauren In the front row! Next to Connor!

Was he trying to piss me off by sitting next to his new girl? I had no time to think about that now however. Cameras were everywhere.

I spotted Taylor a few spots down from her and gestured for her to come up on stage with me. Lauren didn't know what exactly she and Connor had just started. I quickly explained to her what I wanted to do and she agreed excitedly.

"So this song is one of this girl's best songs. And I want to sing this with her! So Taylor, start us up!"

People went crazy seeing the both of us on stage.

"Gladly! I know you all remember this one! Sing along if you know the words!"

She looked out into the audience and looked straight at Connor.

"Go stand in the corner and think about what you did."

"Ha, time for a little revenge!"

She started the song off as people screamed and clapped along to the beat.

"The story starts when it was hot and it was summer And, I had it all; I had him right there where I wanted him.

She came along, got him alone, and let's hear the applause She took him faster than you could say sabotage."

I picked it up on the next line.

"I never saw it coming, nor would I have suspected it. I underestimated just who I was dealing with. She had to know the pain was beating on me like a drum. She underestimated just who she was stealing from."

We sang the chorus together as the crowd went wild probably realizing who this was aimed at. They all looked at Connor and then at Lauren. They didn't seem to get it yet.

"She's not a saint and she's not what you think She's an actress, whoa. She's better known for the things that she does On the mattress, whoa

Soon she's gonna find Stealing other people's toys on the playground Won't make you many friends She should keep in mind, She should keep in mind There is nothing I do better than revenge, ha!"

It felt so good singing this with one of my friends onstage in front of my ex. I wondered what Emmett thought of this as he did his squats, lifted his weights and ran on the treadmill. I was so fucking proud of myself right now. This felt so right. Hmm, would he approve of what I planned to do next?

"She looks at life like it's a party and she's on the list. She looks at me like I'm a trend and she's so over it

I think her ever present frown is a little troubling And, she thinks I'm psycho 'Cause I like to rhyme her name with things, but, Sophistication isn't what you wear, or who you know Or pushing people down to get you where you wanna go

Oh they didn't teach you that in prep school So it's up to me But no amount of vintage dresses gives you dignity. (Think about what you did)

She's not a saint and she's not what you think, She's an actress, whoa! She's better known for the things that she does On the mattress, whoa!

Soon she's gonna find Stealing other people's toys on the playground Won't make you many friends She should keep in mind,

She should keep in mind There is nothing I do better than revenge, Ha!"

"We love you Rose!" that's all I heard around me as we finished the song.

"I'm just another thing for you to roll your eyes at honey. You might have him, but haven't you heard? I'm just another thing for you to roll your eyes at honey. You might have him, but I'll always get the last word.

Whoa!

She's not a saint and she's not what you think. She's an actress, whoa! She's better known for the things that she does On the mattress, whoa

Soon she's gonna find Stealing other people's toys on the playground Won't make you many friends. She should keep in mind. She should keep in mind

There is nothing I do better than revenge, ha! And do you still feel like you know what you're doing,

'Cause I don't think you do, oh! Do you still feel like you know what you're doing

I don't think you do, I don't think you do! Let's hear the applause.

C'mon show me how much better you are! See you deserve some applause. 'Cause you're so much better

She took him faster than you could say sabotage."

I felt a bit out of breath when the song was over but she hugged me. "You did such a good job. Thanks for performing with me." she smiled.

"Oh, I'm so glad you wrote this song. I love you." she laughed and hugged me one last time before she left the stage to a huge round of screams, applause and I love you Taylors.

When I finished my set a half hour later, Jasper waited at the edge of the stage. As soon as the applause was over he took me offstage with my band close behind. We went backstage into the dressing room they had for me.

"Who told him we were here?" Jasper demanded angrily. I looked around and noticed that Austin wasn't here.

"Where's Austin?" I asked. Tyler held up a program.

"With Lauren and Connor. It all adds up. Look at what it says. I snagged this off of Austin's seat when he got up to go on stage."

Jasper read it allowed as we listened in shock.

"Hey man thanks for saving me the seat. I know you're up on stage already but I miss her performances. Where's the rest of her family? See you when you get off. Meet me backstage. She's the last performance."

"Where backstage?" I asked going for the door.

"Who knows. Let's do a search." Tanya said. But before we could say anything else the door opened and one of the managers of the festival came in.

"Rosalie they want an encore from you. The whole crowd's still out there. You in?" I smiled a devious plan already in the making.

"Of course Dan. Let's do it."

I went out and performed three more songs. Paparazzi were everywhere and I didn't know why. When I got off stage to sign a few people's shirts, hands, etc, it all went crazy.

They swarmed me suddenly. I lost my bodyguards and Tanya as they swallowed me up in a sea of shoving bodies and screaming paps trying to ask questions.

I was finally saved by a police officer. He and two others helped me get backstage safely. Everyone else was already waiting for me.

I changed in my dressing room with Jasper, Riley and Tyler standing outside.

"I'll make sure they're gone." Tanya said before leaving the room. I heard voices from somewhere nearby. I inched closer to the wall and noticed a space in the wall that gave way when I pushed on it. It slid open revealing the inside to another closet in the dressing room adjoining mine. The voices sounded familiar. I listened as I inched forward.

"I want her back though Austin. I've been waiting for months. Lauren and our baby are important but Rose is missing in my life."

"You had your chance Connor. You fucking blew it. Just leave her alone and don't bug us anymore."

I would have liked to believe that Austin was defending me. Unfortunately, I was wrong.

"Now that you're gone, I can try to make my moves on her. I say try because I have a fucking obstacle I've gotta get over."

"Yeah, me. I'm gonna get her back."

"Don't be so fucking naive." Austin growled.

"In case you didn't know, she's with Cullen now."

"The big one?"

"Yes him. Since the morning after his premiere. They slept together. They probably had sex. She looked like it." I wanted to punch him in the balls. The nerve of Austin! How could he? He kept speaking as I grew livid at the shit that was spewing from his mouth.

"You know, we both know the Cullen family's rich. Money's literally falling from the sky in their house. I mean their dad's a doc, the mom designs houses. Then you have the lawyer and the actor. I can guarantee they're only with them because they're gold digging whores."

"Don't say that man. Rose is where she is because of what she does. Ya don't need to talk shit on her, hey."

"Oh fuck you! That's why you're where you are now! You got with her! She produced our track sent it in to Alter Records and you were signed. That's all because of Rosalie."

"Yeah, and?" Connor demanded.

"You used her. Now it's my turn." I gasped and stepped back but my sister's name caught my attention again.

"Isabela's such a bitch. I'm happy she isn't here tonight. She loves to be the center of attention. Bitch is always complaining. I'm fat, I'm ugly. I don't think Edward wants me anymore. I feel like a whale." I balled my hands into fists at my sides as Austin went on and on. I didn't stick around for much more after that. I was beyond pissed with him now. I had to move quick and do things right. I listened in one more time to make sure they hadn't heard me.

"I'll let you know when we get home when we land so you can send her that ring. Cullen will have a heart attack."

I pushed the part of the walnut it didn't budge. I gave up grabbed my bag and walked outside.

I held up a finger to silence the guys and gestured for them to follow me down the hall. In a low voice I recounted everything I'd just heard. The guys were anything but impressed.

"What are you going to do?" Jake asked.

"Oh watch and learn. They want to see me pull a bitch move? I will."

Tanya ran up to us then, looking relieved. "They're all gone. Come on, we'd better get to the hotel. Plane leaves early tomorrow morning."

"No. We've gotta leave now." I said.

"Why? Where's Austin?"

"Leave him. Get us a plane and don't tell him. I don't want to see him. I'm going to call Alice and tell her to toss all his shit out. I'm fucking done with him and done with his bullshit lies."

"Yes Mam. By the way. You're wearing your bitch brow." she smiled as we quickly left the venue and got into the car. A the hotel, I called Alice who was having a great time at the party. I explained the situation as fast as I could. I made her promise not to tell anyone until all the partygoers were gone.

"You have my word. I'll tell Emmett you called. He'll probably text you."

"Can he talk right now? I need to tell him something."

"Of course." the phone was handed over and Emmett's booming voice came over the line. It made me feel happy all at once.

"Rose."

"Hey. I was wondering if you could meet me at LAX when we land?"

"Babe, you know I was going to anyway." he said. I could hear the smile in his voice.

"And when I land, follow my lead alright?"

"Okay." he said without hesitation.

"I'll let you go. Save me some candy?"

"I will."

"Bye Emm."

"See ya Rose." the line clicked and when I turned, Tanya was waiting.

"Let's go. Austin's still with them. By the time he gets back, we'll be in the air."

We ran out of my room with all my belongings and left the hotel after checking out. We boarded the plane and left just as my phone's clock read 11 PM.

I spent the flight playing games on my phone, then switching to my iPad, to catch up on the Royals. I had just started it and was already through season 1. The Queen was such a bitch! And Jasper, the princess's bodyguard was hot, and a bit of a secret keeper. Prince Liam's ex was annoying. I hadn't liked her at all. Bella thought it was ridiculous of me to watch the show. But never once did I complain about her watching Gossip Girl. No not ever. But nowadays I couldn't point that out because she'd either get mad, cry, or both. Edward had made me swear I wouldn't make her do either of these things because of the baby.

"You alright?" Jasper asked me. He was watching Ted. It was a movie Alice hated. She couldn't and wouldn't tolerate any of it. Not even the trailer.

I shrugged. "Peachy keen." I said pausing my show.

"Who's that?" he asked pointing to the image on the screen.

"Eleanor's bodyguard Jasper."

"Ya have to be Kiddin'! His name's not Jasper!" he looked shocked and sort of amused at the same time.

"Unfortunately for you, I'm not kidding. That's his name."

"I bet they stole my name and used it for that little shit." Jasper said with a grin. I shrugged.

"You never know, Jazz."

When we taxied into LAX, Jasper was beyond excited. He was wide awake for it being almost five in the morning.

I stretched and we grabbed our carry on bags and left the plane. Paparazzi were milling around, as usual. They knew celebrities flew in at all hours.

When they saw me, all cameras were trained on me and they shouted my name as I made my way from the gate to my boyfriend who stood next to Alice. He held a cup in his hand, and just by the color, I knew it was Starbucks.

"Rosalie! We heard you have a new song called Ex Girlfriend! Did you write that before or after you found out about Connor's baby?" I chose not to answer that one and focused on Jasper, Riley and I getting through the massive crowd to get to Emmett.

"Let me go." I said to Jasper. He hesitated but let my shoulder go. Riley did the same and I wove through the paparazzi and other people who had just realized I was here.

"Oh my gosh! Rosalie Swan! Mom!" A girl near Emmett screamed. I smiled at her and used her to get to Emmett. I side stepped and made it to her. Emmett flashed me a thumbs up.

"Hi Hon." I said and she almost died as her Mom smiled gratefully at me.

"She's been a huge fan of yours for as long as you've been a celebrity." she said smiling lovingly at her daughter who looked to be about eight or nine.

"Hi." she said barely able to speak.

"What's your name?"

"Riley." I smiled. "That's my bodyguard's name. He's very nice too." as I said that, Alice, Emmett and my two bodyguards came up to us. Airport security was keeping the paparazzi away.

"Riley, meet Riley." Alice said as my body guard smiled down at the girl who was still somehow upright. She saw Alice and Emmett and she held onto her Mom's arm as she stared in awe at us.

"Hi Emmett." she said her big green eyes brimming with tears. Her Mom gestured for me to follow her a ways away. Jasper followed and Tanya took little Riley in her arms to keep her upright.

"If it isn't too much to ask, could you take a few pictures with her? It would make her dreams come true."

"Oh of course. You could have asked that in front of her." I added smiling up at the woman.

"Well, I wanted to know if you could spend a whole day with her. I understand that it's way too much to ask for but…" she trailed off and I could tell she was struggling to continue. I waited as she composed herself.

"She was diagnosed with Leukemia and they don't know how much time she has left. She's doing better than she has been in weeks. Rosalie, you're her inspiration. Your music is always playing in her room and she even has posters of you on her walls." I felt tears stinging my eyes as she went on.

"She even believes that you and Emmett Cullen should get married. I lost all control then. My tears streamed down my face as I heard this. How could the fates be so cruel to deal them cards like these? This little girl deserved to be living a happy and healthy life. She didn't need this at her age. She needed to be running around with her friends, playing sports, baking cookies, following her dreams. And no this wasn't too much for her Mom to ask for. That little girl needed me to make her day. I would do just that. I wanted her to have happy memories. Not of doctors and nurses and that awful word I knew she hated, cancer.

"Aw." I said rubbing the tears from my eyes.

"I would love to spend all day with her. When can we do this?" I asked. "And what's your name? I'm so sorry I forgot to ask."

"My name's Brittney."

"Well Brittney, when would you like me to take her out?"

"Oh Rosalie you really would?" she had her own tears in her eyes.

"Of course."

We talked about it for a few minutes and finally decided on the same day as my album release party next week. I was already making arrangements in my head as we headed back to little Riley who was already holding a conversation with Emmett. I stopped behind her so she wouldn't see me.

"Do you have a girlfriend? If you don't you should be with Rosalie. She's very pretty and she's super nice." I smiled and stood next to Tanya. Riley saw me and she grinned.

"Can you keep a secret Riley?" I knelt down in front of her and she held out her little pinkie.

"Pinkie swear." she said.

"You've gotta pinkie promise with me too, Squirt." Emmett said with a grin.

"Okay." She let go of her Queen Elsa doll and handed it to her Mom and she and Emmett interlocked their pinkies.

She looked up at Emmett questioningly. "Why do I have to promise with you too?"

"Don't tell anyone. This is our little secret." I pulled Emmett down next to me and she leaned close and we told her.

"Emmett does have a girlfriend." I said and her beautiful smile spread across her face.

"You do?"

Emmett nodded.

"Yep." he put an arm around my shoulders and she squealed. "Rose's my girlfriend. Do you approve?"

"Yes I do. I think you guys should get married. And I won't tell anyone. I promise." She stuck out her hands with her pinkies ready for us to shake. We did, and then we told her we had to go. But not before Emmett scooped her up into the air and spun her around. He took dozens of pictures with her and the rest of us and then we were gone. I told her Mom I would call her tomorrow to make arrangements. It was going to be her birthday surprise.

As soon as we parted, the paparazzi was on us again.

"This when I follow your lead gorgeous?" Emmett said near my ear, causing me to blush. I nodded.

Emmett grinned at it was as if he could read my mind. He handed me my Starbucks and put his arm around my shoulders, holding me close as we walked. Cameras went crazy as people asked questions.

The one nearest to us asked if we were dating.

We just smiled and pushed forward. There were more outside and they went crazy when we emerged from the airport with the others.

"Rosalie, Emmett! Are you two dating?"

"We are." I said.

"We couldn't be happier." Emmett added smiling widely as they took picture after picture.

"Does your ex know?" another asked.

"It's really not any of his business." I said as we finally made it to the car. Jasper opened the door and gently pushed me in. Emmett slid in beside me and once the door was shut I downed the already warm coffee.

And by the time the sun rose, it was breaking news.

Emmett Cullen and Rosalie Swan! Confirmed to be together!

Rosalie Swan arrives home on the arm of Hollywood A Lister and star of Radioactive, Emmett Cullen!

Connor Williams, a Thing Of the Past! Emmett Cullen is Now! Check out pictures of Rosalie Swan's arrival to confirmed boyfriend, Emmett Cullen!

When I peaked out the window before breakfast, I saw people outside. Those people were ruining my perfectly manicured lawn with their trash! Ugh.

Emmett had snuck off to the house in the back. Alice had told them to make sure nobody got back there. She and Tanya were making calls now, to get rid of the paparazzi. However, it seemed as though more kept showing up. I felt terrible for putting all my neighbors through this nonsense. They would have questions thrown at them left and right and they wouldn't have answers for them.

Bella woke at around nine. She looked tired.

"How did last night go Bella?" I handed her a cup of orange juice and she took it. She smiled and shrugged.

"It would have been more enjoyable with you here Rosalie. I'm sorry you couldn't be here." I sighed in reply and smiled.

"There's always Thanksgiving right?"

"And your album release party. Your dress came in yesterday. It looks spectacular! Of course, it's in red. I think that's what we're sticking with unless we find something cuter.

"I can't wait to see it. At this point I don't even think we'll make it to my release party with all those paparazzi out there. Stupid ghoulish vultures."

Bella giggled. "Ghoulish vultures?"

"Yes. That's what Paparazzi translates to. Or at least that's what google told me. Ghoulish vultures is an appropriate name don't you think?"

"I'd have to agree with you on that. I'm going to have to work from here. I know Jane and Victoria can handle the store on their own. Why don't we hang out and have a girl's day. And explain to me why the hell you haven't had a hot and heavy make out session with Emmett yet?"

"We're taking things slow, remember?"

"Well your version of slow and my version of slow are two totally different things. Now, what are we arranging for that little girl Tanya told me about?"

"I'll take her with me where ever I go on Tuesday. And invite her and her parents to the album release party. I also need to find a replacement for Austin. Where did Alice put all his shit?"

"She chucked it all into the garage. sorry that happened. I thought we could trust him."

"He can go join Connor in a threesome with Lauren if he wants. I don't fucking care what he does with his life."

"Rose, I love your new attitude. What's with the change?"

"Aunt Flow." I replied simply, shrugging as I finished my juice and eggs.

"Thank you Aunt Flow!" Bella exclaimed and I laughed.

I called Riley's Mom later that day to let her know of my plans. I was even bringing Emmett along on our little excursion. I had asked her Mom's permission to take her on a little shopping spree. It included lunch, a manicure and if she so desired, a trip to the toy store and bookstore. This little girl would get the best day she deserved.

"Oh Rosalie, if that's too much trouble don't worry about it."

"Brittney, it's alright. Riley needs this. Also, I'm inviting you and your husband to my album release party later that night. Do you think Riley would be up for it? Of course you all would get VIP treatment. And if there are any adjustments we need to make for Riley we can accommodate them."

"Rosalie, that's wonderful! Caleb and I will definitely be there. And Riley will be just fine. I really appreciate all of this. She's with Caleb right now, so I'll tell him tonight. Thank you for helping our little girl's dream come true." I could tell she was crying as she said it and my heart went out to her. I didn't know what it was like to be the parent of a child with cancer, but I did know how much a parent loved their child. They would do anything to see them smile.

"Of course. I'll even have my driver, Jasper pick her up on Tuesday at nine. He'll bring her here and we'll take it from there. I'll also arrange for a limo to pick you and your husband up at six. The party is at seven. I'll send you information about it after we hang up."

"Thank you. I'll have her ready for you Tuesday morning."

"Alright. Call me if you have any other questions."

"I will. See you Tuesday."

"See you then."

I hung up and sent her emails with some information about the party. Emmett came to see me and he sat next to me playing with my hair as I typed and sent things. I contacted Jane about us making a dress for Riley. I sent her the proper measurements her Mom had given me and a design from Bella's newest line for little girls.

"Rose you should sleep." Emmett said as I yawned and closed my laptop. I fell against him and he fell back against my pillows. My head rested on his chest and I smiled up at him.

"What are you doing Tuesday Emmy." I asked trying to keep my eyes open. I hadn't slept since yesterday morning. It was finally catching up to me.

"I'll be here staring at your beautiful face. Why?" I blushed and he chuckled.

"I wanted you to come with me on Tuesday when I take Riley all around town. I mean we need a strong, gorgeous man like you to carry our bags. I love my cousin but between you and me, you are stronger."

He flexed his arm and I giggled.

"Only because you said I'm stronger. Now can you get some rest?"

"Fine. Wake me up when the Paparazzi fucking leave my house. SOmeone's gotta tell them they're fucking with my lawn. Did you see how many BigMac rappers were there this morning?"

'Babe, you should have seen how many there were ten minutes ago." he said that dimpled smile on his face as he laughed.

"You'll clean them up if you keep laughing." I said snuggling up to his side.

"Anything for you Rosie." he said ruffling my hair as I closed my eyes and fell asleep.

Tuesday dawned cool and sunny. I knew Fall was officially here! I put on a cute purple top with cute jeans and my favorite sweater. I pulled my hair into a high ponytail and put on lip gloss. I ran downstairs just as Riley and Jasper came in. She was all smiles and when she saw me she squealed and ran to me.

"Hi Rose!" She hugged me tightly and my heart just about melted for this little angel. I kissed the top of her head and pulled away to look at her. She looked absolutely excited to be here.

"Hi sweetie. Are you ready for today?"

"Yes! I didn't even know this was happening today!"

"I know! And today's a special day isn't it?" she nodded excitedly as the back door opened and Emmett ambled in with an easy smile and a bouquet of colorful balloons for her. She squealed when she saw him and she ran for him.

"Emmett!"

"Hey Squirt. What's the special occasion?" he winked at her and she giggled as he handed her the balloons.

"My birthday. Are these for my birthday Emmett?"

"You bet. I got them myself." he said proudly. And e had. He had picked bright and beautiful colors for her. In the middle of the bouquet there was a beautiful castle shaped balloon that had Elsa, Anna and Olaf on it.

When I saw Olaf I snickered and he turned to see what I was laughing at.

"Olaf." was all I said and he laughed.

"Riley, want to help me chase Rose? SHe's being rude because I like Olaf. Not cool huh?"

"No!" she exclaimed and he slung her onto his back and I ran upstairs and made it to my room just as he did. He growled playfully and lunged at me. Riley stood by the door as he pinned me to the bed.

"Say you're sorry Rose."

"Never." I said struggling under his hold.

"C'mon babe, you know you want to." he covered my face in kisses as he tickled me. Riley hopped onto the bed and tickled me too.

"Okay! I give up! I'm sorry for laughing Emmett."

"Ah hah! I win!" he and Riley bumped fists and then after fixing my hair we were off.

I had never known just how much fun I would have with just one little girl, Jasper, and my boyfriend. He was a kid at heart and took this opportunity to show me. Of course he pretended to complain when we handed him bags of clothes, and shoes.

"Don't be such a party pooper Emmett." Riley chastised him as we headed for the toy store. She wanted a huge collection of Frozen dolls and the Frozen Ice Palace.

"Rose, look!" Emmett exclaimed excitedly as he pointed at the shelf that held puzzles of all shapes and sizes.

He took Riley with him while I looked around for anything that would interest her. And when those two returned, they wore identical devilish grins and had armloads of puzzles in their arms. All of them with pictures of Elsa, Sven, Anna or Olaf on the front of the box.

"Can we get these Rosalie? Pretty, pretty please?" Emmett unleashed those blue eyes on me and I couldn't resist.

"Alright, but those are enough to last you both a century." Emmett snorted and five minutes later we found a Frozen Ice palace on sale for seventy six dollars. Not bad, not bad.

"Emmett's such a baby." Jasper said snickering as we walked behind him and Riley. They were having a debate on who was better. Kristoff or Sven. Emmett was all for Sven, of course.

Everyone stared as they saw Emmett walking with the adorable little girl who held his hand. I watched them as I picked out an adorable little bear for her. He was so good with her, and he knew what to say to make her laugh. Emmett Cullen was an expert with kids.

When we paid for everything and put it all in the trunk, I asked her what she wanted to eat for lunch.

"May I get a Happy Meal Rosie?" I smiled. "Yes you may. With a chocolate shake?"

"Yes please!" she held tight to Emmett's hand as they crossed the street to the McDonald's. I felt my eyes sting, and Jasper patted my shoulder.

"Aw, what's the matter?"

"Sorry, sorry." I muttered. "Just seeing him with kids. And her especially." he nodded in understanding and we caught up to them a few seconds later.

We spent a good hour sitting at McDonald's letting her enjoy her meal. She kept up a steady conversation with all of us as she ate. She reminded me of the younger me, the way she dipped her french fries tips only into her ranch. Or how she'd giggle at the mention of pepperoni. Emmett made it a point to say it every five minutes just to hear her laugh.

She was very excited when I told her we were going to get manicures together.

"What'll we do without them Jazz?" Emmett asked as we drove to our appointment.

"Just take a cruise." he and Jasper laughed and when they dropped us off, Jasper reminded me that Austin was going to pick his belongings up tonight.

"Riley's got a few of his police friends watching your place while we're at your party."

"Tell him I said thank you." I said as Riley tugged on my hand excited to go inside.

We spent a good three hours getting manicures, pedicures and they even styled Riley's hair. She looked like a little angel with it in curls with an adorable little tiara pinned on top of her head. It was already three by the time we headed home. She didn't look tired at all. She and Emmett had already opened one of her new toys. He was helping her dress the doll as we drove home.

"Rose how do you do this?" he held up the dress and the doll as Riley giggled beside him.

"You slip it from her feet up. Then you clasp it closed." I said grinning. I had my fingers splayed on the dashboard as Jasper drove. There was no way I was messing up this manicure.

Emmett didn't say anything for a good ten minutes, and by then we were driving up to the house.

"Ah hah! Check this out Rosie! I did it!" he proudly showed me the dressed Barbie shoes included. Riley clapped her hands and hugged him.

"Ally looks pretty Emmett. Thank you!"

"Only for you would I dress a Barbie Riley."

I smiled as I looked around the house. The Paparazzi hadn't been around since Friday. My lawn was clean again and was now perfectly mowed and green.

I led Riley inside. Bella smiled and greeted her.

"Are you gonna have a baby Ms. Bella?"

"I am. I hope it's just as adorable as you." she hugged her and Riley grinned as Alice came running down the stairs.

"Okay, Rosalie get your ass upstairs to shower. Riley, honey come with me. We've got a surprise for you!"

I knew what it was and Tanya had already told me she would film it for me. I ran up and showered and shaved. Gha! I hadn't shaved in days and the hair was already coming back with vengeance.

I didn't understand how all those girls could walk around with hairy anything!

When I got out, I put on my bra and underwear and walked out to my room. Bella waited with my dress laid out on the bed.

It was red and beautiful! It was a mermaid style gown. It was open back and had long sleeves made of lace. The rest of the dress was satin, more lace and what I thought was probably organza or another one I couldn't place.

When I put it on, I felt sexy. The dress showed off all my curves. The mermaid skirt flowed beautifully down to my ankles. When I turned to look at myself in the mirror I had to admire the open back. I twirled making the red gown lift slightly.

"Drop dead beautiful!" Bella exclaimed before taking a picture of me.

When my hair was finally done, I went to see Ms. Riley. Alice had just finished zipping up her pink dress. She was grinning from ear to ear as she stood in front of the mirror.

"How do I look Ms. Rose?" she asked looking up at me with her huge green eyes.

"Like a princess. Would you like to take a picture with me Riley?"

"Yes please!"

"You look hot Rose. Where's Emm?" Alice asked helping Riley with her shoes.

"No idea." I replied making sure my makeup was still okay.

We took numerous selfies to upload to Instagram. She made funny faces in all of them.

"Are you all ready to go?" Jasper called from downstairs. "Hold your horses Mr. J!" Riley said giggling and we all laughed.

Once downstairs, everyone fussed over Riley and her dress. Especially the parents to be.

Our parents were arriving together. I couldn't wait till they met her.

"Where's Emmett?" Riley asked me as we loaded up into the cars. "He's probably still figuring out how to put on his tie." I said grinning. She pressed her hands to her cheeks and giggled.

"Hey Squirt, you forgot your balloons!" Emmett called as he and Tyler walked out. I got a good look at Emmett and nearly melted into a pile of goo right there on the driveway.

The suit he wore made you want to just devour him. I watched as he made his way toward Riley who held onto my arm so she wouldn't fall over. She was wearing heels.

She took her bouquet of balloons and grinned. "Look! Ms. Rose looks beautiful huh?"

Emmett grinned his eyes twinkling as he nodded.

"You've got that right. Especially because she's wearing red." he winked at me and my cheeks felt like they were on fire.

When we got to the venue, cameras were everywhere. I saw our parents standing outside waiting. When we stepped out of the cars, people screamed. Everyone took dozens of pictures of Riley as we led her inside. Nobody shouted questions as we went in. Brittney and Caleb were already there and when they saw Riley with her dress, hairdo and her balloons they smiled.

"Mom! Dad! I had such a fun time with Ms. Rose and Mr. Emmett. And Big Riley and Ms. Bella and Mr. Tyler. Mr. Tyler's from where the kangaroos come from!"

"She's fucking adorable." Tyler said as I watched her reunited with her parents once more.

"So, Emmett." I turned to face him. "Do I look hot?"

"Rose, you look hotter than last time. Didn't think that was possible till today. Fucking sexy, that's what you are."

"Emmett Cullen, the language. Children are present!" Esme scolded him. He looked a bit embarrassed but laughed it off.

All my friends were here. Taylor, Ed, Jane, Voltera, Aro with Irina, and tons of others.

"What did you do about Austin?" Jane asked me.

"He's supposed to get his shit tonight. I told you, I wasn't going to talk to him. I think I've successfully evaded that little fucker."

"The only reason he told Connor any of that is because he wanted a lay from you."

"I wouldn't touch Austin or Connor with a fifty foot pole. They both are revolting man whores. Better yet asshats."

"THat's more like it!" Jane exclaimed grabbing a glass of champagne from the passing tray.

"Cheating asshats." I added before dropping a stuffed mushroom into my mouth.

"So, Emmett really likes you in red." she snickered and I swatted her arm.

"And I like him in dress clothes. Allow me to just stare at him and all his hot, muscular glory. Mmm… yes, he looks fine."

"Sick." she laughs before we went to greet a few people who had just arrived.

Later that night, I was going to perform a new song from my album. It was one I'd stuck in place of another one I'd written last May. I had had a hard time convincing Marcus that I wanted it there, and I had to explain. He reluctantly agreed and put it in.

Now, I was going to sing it tonight. It was for Emmett. I'd written it in mid September before we even told each other about our feelings. I had had the melody stuck in my head for weeks and had finally put it down in words. Tonight felt like it was the night to perform it. Like it was meant for tonight.

I rounded up my crew and we headed for the stage. Emmett was sitting at a table near the stage with Bella Edward and our parents. Perfect.

When I'd written the song, I had thought it was poorly written. But Taylor agreed I was putting my feelings out there the right way. And the question in the song was pretty much what I'd been asking myself since Halloween. What if I?

When they saw me stand in front of the microphone everyone grew silent.

"Good evening everyone! I'm so happy all of you could make it for such an important night. As you know, I sing you all a song from my new album at events like these. Before I begin, I want to tell you that this song is very special to me. I wrote it in September with no intentions of actually recording it. But after showing it to a few friends they all said to put it on the album. After considering which one of my other songs to remove off the album to make room for this one, I had a long and almost dangerous discussion with Marcus." Everyone turned to Marcus who just smiled from his table and raised his glass.

"I had to convince him to let me. It must have worked because it's track three. So without further or due… here it is."

I cleared my throat and began looking out at everyone seated at their tables, looking back at me.

What if I, I wanna kiss you tomorrow? Something tells me You're not like the other boys

Oh no babe, Oh no babe, hmm

Of course I like you, Can't you hear it in my voice?

Oh yeah babe, Oh yeah babe, hmm.

Well, don't be nervous, I'm so into you. Yes I am babe. Is this something? Am I just a fool?

I looked straight at Emmett who stared right back with those blue eyes that would have knocked me to the ground at that very moment.

What if I, I wanna kiss you tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow, hey.

'Cause you're the first guy who's taken me out And it's taking his time, yes you are babe.

No, you ain't tryin'a get in my bed on the very first night. So, what if I, hm, I wanna kiss you tomorrow?

I pulled the microphone off the stand and walked across the stage as I sang slowly edging toward the steps.

Tell me babe, hmm, So, what if I, come on, I wanna kiss you tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow, ooh yeah

Well don't be nervous, I'm so into you, Yes I am babe

And is this is something?

Am I just a fool?

I walked slowly off the steps and straight toward Emmett set on not turning back and running away like a chicken.

What if I, tell me

I wanna kiss you tomorrow, oh yeah, hmm

I stopped right in front of him and I didn't fail to see the excited looks on our Mothers' faces as I finished the song.

So what if I, hmm, I wanna kiss you tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow, hmm.

I waited for those agonizingly long seconds as everyone cheered and Mom and Esme were all but crying as Emmett and I just stared at each other, like there was nobody else in the room. I felt my heart jump into my throat as I set the microphone down on the table as he stood slowly and came to stand in front of me.

I felt braver then, than I had in my entire life.

"So… What if I want…" I never finished that sentence. I never finished it because he kissed me. Emmett kissed me right there, not even five feet from his parents and mine. I had to hold onto his arms so I wouldn't fall over.

You know when you read those sappy romantic novels and the girl says that the guy's lips fit so perfectly with hers, like two puzzle pieces finally fitting together after being apart for so long? I never used to believe that till now.

I would so believe those romantic novels for as long as I lived. Because Emmett's lips fit perfectly with mine. Like two pieces finally fitting together after being lost for so long. He pulled away after ten seconds and I felt like I was floating on air. Or on top of the world!

He smiled at me, "What if you want to what?" he asked.

"My question was answered, Mr. Cullen."

He leaned down for another kiss but Riley, little Riley, came running.

"You kissed! You kissed! Now can I tell everyone?"

"Everyone already knows. But you can tell all your friends you got to see it." I said hugging her.

"If God let's me, can I be at your wedding?"

"Only if you promise that you'll keep fighting. Can you promise me that?" She stuck out her pinkie. "Pinkie swear."

"Wait a minute, where's my pinkie swear?" Emmett asked pouting.

"Okay you too." Riley and Emmett locked pinkies and then she left him again.

"Now can I kiss you?" Emmett asked his hands on my shoulders.

"Don't be nervous." I said with a grin.

"I'm so into you."

He smirked and then our lips met again. I didn't know how I'd lived without him for so long. But as the saying goes, good things come to those who wait.