Okay, thanks again for the reviews! And please don't get the impression that I don't love both Emmett and Edward from this chapter, because I really really do! Enjoy!

I froze at the sound of those words. What was going on between Edward and me? The more I thought about it; even I wasn't sure what the answer was. I wanted to be honest with Emmett, I didn't really think it would be good to start off our relationship by lying to him but I wasn't sure what to tell him since Edward and I hadn't fully discussed it yet ourselves.

I knew Edward meant more to me than anyone ever had and that I had feelings for him unlike anything I had ever experienced but I was so new to this. Was he my boyfriend, or weren't we there yet? I guess the best thing would be to tell Emmett the truth… but that I should probably leave the whole sleeping over and groping each other part out.

Emmett's semi-annoyed voice broke my thoughts. "Bella? Is there or is there not something going on between you two?"

"Look Emmett, this wasn't exactly the conversation I had in mind for our first brother-sister bonding time, but if you insist on talking about it then fine." I tried to mock his annoyance in my voice and he just laughed at me.

"I'm sorry, it just looks like something is up – remember I am a guy, I'm not stupid. And I can't help but feel a little protective; it's just natural for me. I'm the same way with Alice and she's not even my real sister."

"So what you're saying is I don't have a hope in the world against you prying into my personal business?" I was only half teasing.

Emmett's booming laugh filled the air. "Exactly! So you might as well spill it."

I rolled my eyes at him but knew he was right. "Okay look Emmett. Edward and I are close. We have a class together and are working on a project together and that's kind of how we came to learn each others secrets." Even saying those words I wasn't sure where I was headed with it. "Alice was immediately angry with me the first time she saw me because me being around messes with her ability; but when Edward couldn't read my thoughts he was determined to find out why instead of just getting pissed."

Emmett still looked confused. I knew when Edward was catching him up on how I came to know the family the night before, he left the part out about following me. He must have known Emmett wasn't going to like it.

"How did Edward find out about you and your…ya know, condition or whatever?" His eyes narrowed slightly.

"Well the day after my incident at the diner with Lauren, your family became highly suspicious of me. Everyone saw how I growled at her and seemed so animal like and so Edward decided to keep an eye on me. He saw me in the woods behind my house testing my strengths. But I didn't know that until later when we talked about it."

"How did Edward find out about the incident? It's not like he hangs out at the diner with the other students."

"I guess maybe he was already keeping tabs on me?" It came out almost a question because I could tell Emmett really didn't like where this was going, but I didn't know how to stop it.

I looked over at Emmett and he had his eyes closed and looked on the brink of explosion. "So let me get this right okay? Creepy, loner Edward got pissy because there is one person in this world who he cant' invade their thoughts so he decides that makes it okay to stalk you?" His voice was getting louder "And you're okay with that? That doesn't bother you?" I knew that if it were possible Emmett's face would be bright red by now and I had to calm him down.

"Listen Em, it's not like that. Those are the only times he followed me," which was only partly lying "and he came clean a few days later after I fell down the stairs at your house. He felt really bad and I was upset at first but its okay. You don't need to be so mad."

"I just don't understand. No one in this world is good enough for Edward for almost a hundred damn years but then of course it has to be my little sister that would finally catch his attention." He gave an angry laugh. The angrier he got, the less I understood why. Weren't they supposed to be best friends?

"Why is that so bad Emmett? Why can't he like me? You make him sound so horrible but he's not and you of all people should know that. If I was anyone else you would be thrilled for Edward!"

"But you're not anyone else Bella! I already fucked this up once by leaving you and I'm not going to let anyone else hurt you!" Emmett paused with a look of realization on his face. "Wait… are you admitting there is something between you and Edward?!" He was yelling louder than ever now.

"I'm just saying… I mean…I don't know! I like Edward, okay Em! We have a connection that I have never had before and I swear it was instant. I can't describe it. I know he likes me too but we're still trying to figure it out for ourselves! I've never felt this way before and you're ruining it for me!" I was screaming now too and Emmett's grip was so tight I thought he was going to rip the steering wheel right out of the dashboard.

When he finally spoke it was so quiet I almost didn't hear it. "No"

"Excuse me? No what?" Now I didn't like where this was going.

"No you won't see him. I won't let you."

"What?! You can't forbid me to do anything! You don't even know me Emmett Cullen." I could see the hurt on his face as I emphasized that his last name was not mine but I was too angry to care.

"Bella it doesn't matter how well I know you yet. You're still my little sister and I don't want you seeing him."

There was no way I could sit in that jeep with him anymore and I opened the door and climbed out. I walked up to my door and I heard a loud thud as Emmett jumped from his side and followed me.

"Bella wait."

"No Emmett. You need to leave. You might be my brother but you can't tell me what to do. I've taken care of myself my entire life and I don't need your help now. If I want to see Edward I will and you can't stop me." I turned to unlock the door but I heard Emmett laugh behind me.

"Fine Bella I guess you're right. I can't stop you." He paused and I know what was coming. "But I can stop Edward."

Before I could turn around Emmett was already back in his jeep with another determined look on his face. He gave me a cocky smile then peeled out of my driveway and down my road.

I dropped my bag and ran for my truck. I had a feeling things were going to go very badly back at the Cullen house. Without even meaning to I managed to tell Emmett about Edward and I and I definitely didn't do it in a graceful way. Emmett was livid and Edward was probably going to pay for it.

As I turned onto the road in front of my house I cursed my choice in vehicle since my truck was so damn slow. Emmett was probably almost home by now if he drove even close to the way Edward did.

Eventually I pulled down their long driveway and saw Emmett's jeep haphazardly parked in the middle of the drive. I threw the truck into park behind him and didn't even bother to shut it off before flinging the door open and running for the house.

The front door was wide open and I could hear Emmett yelling Edward's name. I ran around the corner of the kitchen and saw Emmett standing there with his fists clenched. Rosalie and Alice came into the room right behind me and shot me questioning looks. I turned to Alice "You better get Jasper."

Before Alice could take a step Edward came into the kitchen from the other side of the room. He already had his guard up and gave me a knowing look. He knew what was coming.

Emmett turned to face him and it was beginning to look like an old fashioned western showdown; only these two didn't need pistols, they were probably just going to rip each other limb from limb.

I never took my eyes off the two of them but knew Jasper was near by because I could feel wave after wave of calm wash over me.

"Jasper if you know what is good for you, you will knock that the fuck off. I have shit to deal with now." Emmett spat through gritted teeth.

"Sorry Em, I taught you how to fight. You really don't scare me." Jasper scoffed.

The room was silent again but I knew Emmett was still telling Edward everything he wanted to say. The calm on Edwards face never faltered but I wondered how he was really feeling inside.

I couldn't help but feel like this was my fault but I didn't know how to fix it.

"Emmett you need to listen to me. I care about Bella and I would never hurt her." At least Edward was finally speaking.

"Edward – I can't just sit by while you…you bang my sister!" I wanted to crawl in a hole right there and die. The last thing I wanted to hear was Emmett referring to my sex life.

"Whoa! Em hang on a second! It's not…it's not like that. We don't… do that, we just have a connection. I've never felt this way before about anybody."

"And of course it just has to be my little sister doesn't it?" Emmett threw his hands up in the air and ran them both through his hair.

"I didn't know she was you sister when I met her Emmett. And why should that change anything? I care about her and she cares about me. It's not some stupid game to me! And it's me you know me better than any one else. You know I'm not the kind of guy who would just take advantage of a girl." Every time Edward said he cared about me Emmett got angrier and angrier. He was quiet for a long second before he looked Edward dead in the eye and spoke.

"I could fucking kill you –" I had to put a stop to this. I walked over so I was standing between the two of them, facing Emmett.

"That's enough Emmett. You need to chill the fuck out. You can't just kick his ass because we have feelings for one another. And if you try to- you will never see me again. That's a promise." I knew there was no other way to get Emmett to stop, and I still wasn't sure it would work.

Emmett's glare shifted back and forth between Edward and me finally resting on me. "I'm calling your bluff." Before I could blink Emmett stepped around me and lunged at Edward knocking them both into the kitchen island and smashing one side in.

Emmett reached back and hit Edward hard in the side of the face and I heard his head hit the granite countertop. I was a mess of tears by then, not knowing what to do.

Edward used his legs to kick Emmett off of him and got the upper hand. With out even thinking I began to jump in between but Jasper grabbed me first and pinned me to the wall.

Out of the corner of my eye I saw Rose cross the room and then her voice.

"Enough!" Her shrill yell cause everyone to come to a stand still. Edward was still on top of Emmett and both of their heads shot in her direction.

"Edward get the fuck off of him now and Em, don't you dare lay another hand on Edward or you will have me to deal with later." Without hesitation both men stood up and faced Rosalie. She was a terrifying element in herself. "Both of you keep your damn mouths shut and listen carefully." She stabbed a finger in Emmett's chest "Emmett quit acting like a freaking baby. I know that this is new to you, having Bella to protect but you are way out of line and it's not like you to act like this." She turned to Edward "And you. I'm happy you found someone you can care about-believe me, it's a hell of a lot better than lonely, moody Edward; but you need to keep in mind how this feels for Emmett."

She took a step back and returned her focus to Emmett. "Now I'm going to put this so it's easy for you to understand okay. What these two have here just might be real; and would you like to know how I can tell that Emmett?"

Emmett shrugged and Rose let out a loud sigh. "He looks at her the way you look at me" Rosalie stopped when Emmett furrowed his eyes brows.

"Would you let me finish? I don't mean the look you give me when you're being a horny bastard. I mean the way you look at me when you tell me you love me." Emmett's face softened slightly and he looked at the floor.

"She returns that look to him Emmett, I can see it in both their eyes and there is nothing you can do about that. You should be happy that she feels this way with Edward and not some other slime ball. You and Edward and Jasper are best friends and there is no one you trust more than him. That should mean something."

Emmett never said a word. He looked up at Rose and nodded one more time then looked at me, then Edward before he stomped out of the room.

I was turning to follow him but Rose stopped me and shook her head before she followed him outside into the forest.