Chapter 37
"Okay. So, I don't know how to say this any other way so I'm just going to blurt it out." Rose breaks the quiet observation we have going on of each other.
"Okay," I say as I reach for the orange juice and pour myself a glass.
"You know that I've always wanted to be a singer more than anything else I've ever done. And I'm going to take this chance." She glances to Emmett and he gives a slight nod of his head. "I'm going to go on the road with Emmett, practice my songs, get some experience and see what happens." Her face is scared and she's close to tears but I can't quite figure out why. I glance to Emmett and then to Edward. Both of them look stunned so I glance back to Rose.
"I'm so excited for you," I squeal as I jump and run around the breakfast bar that separates us. "Oh my God, Rose. This is awesome news!" When I tackle hug her she finally begins to smile and rejoice with me.
"I was so afraid you'd be pissed at me. I mean, I just moved in and now I'm going to leave again. I'll be back! I swear!"
I hug and kiss her face.
"No! You go and do what's best for you and I'll take care of me. I'll be fine. Honest!" I tell her just as I feel two arms wrap around me from behind.
"Nope. I'll take care of you," Edward interjects.
Rose's eyes widen and a snicker slips past her lips.
"Edward Cullen is going to take care of you," she stage whispers.
"I can hear you, you know?" Edward informs her.
Emmett wraps his arms around Rose from behind as Edward answers Rose. With his arms around me and Emmett's around Rose, we stand together in a really twisted sort of group hug.