Left Behind

A/N: Got another chapter out for you guys. Bet you all are ready to hear Emmett and Rosalie's explanation. Thank you for all the reviews so far. I'm surprised I've kept this going as long as I have. You all are seriously amazing.

Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight. Maybe for my birthday? It's in January! ;)

Chapter: I Don't Even Fucking Know and I'm Too Damn Lazy To Look Back and Check… Although It May Be Chapter 28. Or 27. Or 29. Fuck It.


Recap: "And I just came along because he's my mate. I don't want to be separated from him for any length of time." Char chimed in, pressing a kiss to Peter's forehead.

Bella sighed and rolled her eyes, "I guess I get that."

Then she turned to Rosalie and Emmett. "Why the fuck are you guys here then? And how did you know where to look for Jasper?"


Emmett shifted uncomfortably, and Rosalie sighed.

"I… well, Emmett, you start. Your part in this is much easier to explain than mine."

He nodded, turning so he could face Bella and she could get the full impact of his words. "Bells, no matter what anyone says, I love you. I love you like the little sister I've never had-save for Alice, who turned out to be a manipulative bitch. You, though… I knew from the start you were beautiful, on the inside. Outside, as well, but we're not focusing on that right now…" He trailed off, shaking himself to get back on topic.

"You're beautiful on the inside," he repeated. "There's really no other way to explain it. And I don't mean that as I'm attracted to you. I have my mate and I love her to death. But you, you're everything I've ever wanted in a sister. And needed. You're kind, loyal, responsible, entertaining, understanding, humorous and intelligent. I need someone with all those qualities in my life. I need a sister, to help center myself."

Emmett continued, "You need to understand. I may have only knew you for a short time, but I grew to love you. And I still love you. And when you were gone, I missed you. And when I knew Jasper was able to contact you, the need to see you was overwhelming."

By the time he had finished, Bella had tears brimming in her brown eyes. "Oh, Emmett." She sighed, bringing her bottom lip into her mouth to chew on it.

"I love you, and I missed you, too. Oh, God I missed you, every bit as much as I missed Alice and Edward before I learned about their true nature. I wished, night after night, that you'd come for me. That I'd have my big brother back. But you never did."

She paused, taking a deep breath and tried to absorb what he said. There was no doubt the sincerity that rang from his voice, however, he still never came for her and that hurt, so damn much. But she always knew, from his personality, that he was more of a follower, than a leader. Even if he had his rare moments as a leader. He had needed someone to do something first, for him to work up the courage to, as well. And she couldn't fault him for that, for his personality.

"It hurts, but I can kind of understand why you didn't. And it'll take a minute, but I'll forgive you, in time. You just need to make it up to me, you hear?"

Emmett didn't waste a second, quickly untangling himself from Rosalie, and gathering Bella up in his arms.

"I'll do whatever I can to make it up to you." He promised, holding her to him tightly before setting her down. "I love you."

She nodded and returned the sentiment before standing on her tiptoes to gaze at Rosalie inquiringly over his shoulder.

Rosalie sighed and stood. "Guess it's my turn, now, huh? I want to explain several things first."

"Hands down, I'm too proud to ever admit to anything, God knows. So this'll be hard. But I also want you to know that everything I say from here out is the truth. I never hated you. I never disliked you. I hated what you had the ability to do to my family, the changes that you brought. And I disliked that Edward… that Edward wanted you." She took a deep breath before continuing. "I'm sure by now you've heard my story, correct?"

Bella shook her head. "No. Edward never wanted to "invade your privacy". He said it was your story to tell."

Briefly, relief danced across her features before it returned to the serious expression she had taken up.

"Well. I'll tell you what matter right now, and maybe sometime I'll tell you the rest. Carlisle had turned me, intending me to be Edward's mate." She risked a glance at Emmett, only to see him watching her solemnly. Despite him already knowing this, it was still hard to say it out loud in front of him.

"And I was attracted to him. Although not completely, I still would have been more than willing to be his mate, at the time. I mean, after I got over the initial hatred of what I was. However, Edward wasn't attracted to me- at all. He didn't want anything to do with me. And that, well. For lack of a better description, it blew my mind. A man who didn't want me while I was human? Absolutely unheard of. A man who didn't want me when I was a vampire, ten times more gorgeous than I was as a human? Impossible, or so I thought.

"To me, he was a challenge, someone I wanted to overcome, and force to love me. It never happened. And over the years, I accepted that but only because of two reasons. One, Emmett. And Two, I was almost sure that he was gay. He showed no interest in any females, so….But then you came along." She shrugged daintily.

"So. Those are the reasons I seemingly disliked you for. But as a person, I never disliked you, or hated you. Ever. I know a good girl when I see one, and you were. Now, not so much. But then you really were such a good girl. Now, you seem to be a good girl, just, you won't take shit. Which is good. So I can't say anything bad on that. I'll probably end up liking you much more than I did before."

Bella sat silently, lips pursed. She honestly didn't know what to say about anything she had just been told. So she waited for Rosalie to continue.

"As to why I came here with Emmett. Well, I wanted another change. I realized I now had no sister, and no brother. Because I wouldn't ever let anyone so fucking terrible be known as my brother and sister. They're pathetic. So I guess my reasons are slightly similar to Emmett's in that. I need family. I'm a family person. And, if you remember correctly, I started out being nice."

Nodding, Bella allowed her that. "Yeah, you started out being nice," she agreed.

"So that's why I'm here. I wanna make it up to you. And as to how I knew where you were? Well. Let's just say I have friends in high places." Rose threw a wicked grin over her shoulder to Jasper. He acknowledged it with a head nod.

When she had finally finished, Bella was shaken. She was at a loss of words. Not knowing what else to do, she slowly stood from her chair and murmured to her guests, "I need a cup of tea. And a moment to think about this. Hold on, please."

Escaping to the kitchen, Bella leaned heavily against the counter. For once, her mind was blank. She willed something, anything to come to mind, but all she got was nothing. It was about as empty as her teacup, which she still hadn't retrieved from the cabinet.

Tucking her hair behind her ear, she set to work making a cup of tea. Hot water, heated to boiling on the stove. A bit of milk and the tea packet. Several spoon fulls of sugar, and she was set.

Returning to her previous position against the counter, she sipped at the tea first, then paused to breath in the Earl Grey. The comforting smell didn't do anything for her, sadly, and she found she honestly just couldn't figure out how to respond to such a… such a… She didn't even know. Apology? Not quite, but also pretty much. An explanation didn't seem to cover it adequately. And a heartfelt, sentimental response to her questions seemed to be overdoing it.

Bella quietly finished her tea, left the cup on the counter, and approached the living room for the second time that night. The smartest thing she could think of to do, was sleep on it.

She told the other so, and retired. She didn't even apologize for leaving, nor did she thank them for their explanations. Something she was sure she'd have done two years ago.

Two years ago… with that thought, she climbed the stairs and disappeared into her room. Upon entering, she immediately slipped out of her clothes and under the covers.

Sleep finally found her.


A/N 2: So. You've all got Rose and Emmett's explanation. Hope you found it adequate. Honestly, that part came rather easily to me, whereas Bella's reaction eluded me for two-three days. In the end, I just made it blank. Or maybe, that was how she was supposed to react. I dunno. Either way, it is what it is. I sincerely hope you all liked it, and are all happy to have another chapter, even if it's rather short.

Looks like I'll be continuing it despite my previous words. :P

And since it seems that way, I think I have an idea that may, just possibly help. I could really use someone to bounce ideas back and forth with. And a beta, clearly. If anyone is willing, please let me know in a PM or review.

Thank you all for reading. Hope you have a lovely day/night. *hearts*