A/N: Hello everyone! I know it's been about two years since I updated this story and I'm so so sorry to those of you who have been waiting. I've been really swarmed but I got some reviews about a month ago and I decided to put my mind to completing this story. Thank you guys so much for everything, you all make me very very happy. I hope you didn't forget about me or the story.

I don't own anything related to the twilight franchise.

Chapter 35

As we ran through the woods on the hunt for food, Emmett suddenly jerked me to a stop.

I looked up at him in confusion, "What?"

Emmett put his hand up as if to silence me and turned his nose to the sky. He sniffed and a strange expression came across his face.

This alarmed me, "Babe what is it?"

He whipped his head back in my direction and grinned widely, "I smell mountain lion."

I stared at him for a long moment and burst into laughter. "All that drama, for a mountain lion?" I bent over as I continued to laugh uncontrollably.

Emmett pouted, "It just caught me off guard, okay?"

Finally I stood up but I couldn't help giggling, "Okay Em, okay."

He huffed jokingly and began to speed ahead of me off to acquire his mountain lion.

After our hunt we returned to my house just to relax and enjoy our time together. I sat upright as he laid down with his head in my lap. Gently, I ran my fingers through his hair and hummed my favorite song as we enjoyed the peace.

Finally, we had a quiet moment together. No bickering, no drama, and definitely no meddling ex's. Just me and the love of my life.

Hours later Emmett sat up and stretched. He let out a fake yawn and I chuckled at him, "You know you don't have to keep up the human charade in front of me, right?"

Emmett just shook his head, "Force of habit dear. Now come on, get up."

I groaned, "Why?"

"Because we're gonna go be social."

I snorted, "Us being social?"

"Yes Bells, we're going to go be normal for once. Now go change into something sexy."

"Are you trying to tell me I'm not sexy?"

He chuckled and looked at me, "Let me rephrase that. How about you go change into that little black dress you know that I love. And I'm going to run home and change myself."

With that, I followed suit as he stood up off the couch and made his way towards the door. In an attempt to change his mind I abruptly wrapped my arms around his waist from behind. I gently slid my hands over the waistband of his shorts and got on my tip toes to whisper in his ear, "Now are you sure you wouldn't rather do something else?"

A deep growl erupted from his chest that sent chills through my entire body. He ground his teeth together, but never answered me.

Taking this as encouragement, I continued. Ever so slowly I stroked my right hand over his manhood and began kissing the back of his neck. "In just a few seconds, I could be rippi-" before I could finish my sentence, Emmett spun around and shoved me backwards and up against a wall.

No sooner than my body connected with the wall, he was in front of me, caging me in with his arms. He loomed down on me and the look in his eyes made me want to drop my pants right there.

Biting my lip I looked up at him in complete lust.

Emmett spoke very gently, "You're playing with fire baby. If you keep this going, I'm going to bend you over the couch and make you wish you stopped," he brought his face closer to mine, "now go upstairs, change, and bring your beautiful ass back down here so I can show you off."

He pressed a soft kiss on my lips and my knees got impossibly weak. If I were human, I definitely would have been a puddle on the floor.

Emmett backed away from me with a cocky smirk of accomplishment. Without another word, he spun on his heels and shot out the door.

Gathering myself and my thoughts, I made my way up the stairs and to my bedroom. Riffling through my closet I found the perfect dress. It was pitch black with long lace sleeves and a plunging V-neck. I was stripping down to my underwear when I heard something downstairs. Assuming it was Emmett, I danced over to the window to peer out the window just to double check.

What the fuck.

Instead of seeing Emmett's jeep, my eyes fell upon a silver Volvo.

Anger coursed through my veins. Did he not get the hint the other night? My not so subtle hint?

I stomped back to my closet and started to step into my dress, so as to not come in contact with Edward in just my underwear.

Just as I tugged the sleeves over my shoulders, I felt a presence behind me. Before I could say a word I felt cold finger tips grip my zipper, and pull it upwards. After I was zipped, he put his hands on my shoulders and spun me around.

"Bella, you look absolutely stunning."

I took a deep, calming breath and a step back, "Thank you Edward."

He gripped his fingers under my chin and tilted my head up, examining me. "Why did I ever let you go? You are hands down the most gorgeous woman in the world."

I closed my eyes as his sweet words and cool breathe washed over me. He began to trail his fingers down my neck while his other hand slid up to my side. "Bella, my love, I can't let go."

Squeezing my eyes shut I inhaled. Emmett and I just fixed things and I only love him more everyday. Every second. Edwards persistence is a strange mix of flattering but also the most annoying and disrespectful thing in the world.

I grabbed his hands, wrenching them from off my body and setting them down at his sides. "Edward, I don't know how else to say this. I've tried to be nice, I've tried to be cold, and it just seems as though I can't through to you. I love Emmett and I couldn't imag-" Edward cut me off suddenly by placing his finger vertically over my mouth.

"Shhhhhhh."

My eyes narrowed with pure fury. How dare he silence me! How dare me just deem what I was saying to be irrelevant.

I reached up to slap his hand away and roared at him, "What is your problem?!"

Edward glared at me and exploded, "You! You are my problem Bella! I can't get you out of my head! Every time I'm doing something, regardless of what it is, I somehow relate it to you. I-I-This is killing me. Believe me when I say, I only want the best for you. I want you to be happy. And I understand that you're happy with Emmett, but I just think you would be so much happier with me. Please just tell me you remember how I used to make you feel."

I folded my arms and pressed my lips into a line.

"Bella, mi amor, please just answer me. I didn't come here to fight, I wanted to have a true conversation."

Sighing I responded, "Of course I remember how you used to make me feel. I recall every second of it."

"I know you do. So please just hear me out. Bella I love you. I left you because I thought it was best for you. I wanted to make your life easier and now it just seems I've made it harder. If I had stayed with you...then...it-it would've been me standing on that beach proposing to you, and not Emmett. It would be me that makes your face light up every time you lay eyes on me or even hear my voice. Everything Emmett does for you, I could've done. I could be in his shoes, instead of married to a woman I'm not even happy with."

Edward was beginning to get choked up on his words and his breathing was becoming ragged.

"Bella you will never be able to comprehend how I feel about you. In my years of living I have never ever wanted anyone more. And nobody has been able to make me feel jealousy the way you do. I would do anything for you to give me a chance. I would walk away from Tanya. I would walk away from my whole family for you baby."

I put my hand up, "Please don't call me that."

Edward shook his head and bit his lip, "Sorry." He took another deep breathe and caressed my face with his hand. "Please. I have been reduced to begging."

I looked down at my bare feet so as to avoid making eye contact. I was at a loss for words.

After what felt like an eternity, I finally spoke up. "I appreciate you telling me all of this but I honestly have no idea what to say. I love Emmett. I love that man more than life itself. And I loved you too Edward but you hurt me."

"I know, and knowing that kills me everyday."

He moved towards me and placed a kiss on my cheek. "I know you and Emmett are going out tonight. I didn't mean to ruin it for you. Please just think about what I said, alright? I meant every word."

With a final kiss on my knuckles he quietly turned around and slipped out of my house.

That by far was the most draining conversation I've ever had with someone. I was at a total lost. I know that I love Emmett and I don't want anyone but him. But I also know that it's difficult for me to lose feelings for my first love.

Dazed, I stumbled out of my closet and into my bathroom. Propping myself up in the counter I stared in the mirror. Hearing the footsteps on the staircase pulled me out of my haze and is made moves toward my makeup bag.

A tap on the doorframe snapped my head directly to the love of my life. The biggest grin spread across my face and I launched myself into his arms.

A small cracking noise emanated from between us.

He chuckled, "Woah there Bells. Happy to see me?"

With my head buried in his chest I simply nodded.

He kissed the top of my head and pulled back to look at my face. "You look beautiful."

Groaning I threw my face in my hands, "I haven't even put my makeup on yet."

Backing up even further he took in my full appearance. And in perfect Emmett fashion he dramatically balled his hand into a fist and softly bit his knuckle "Damn girl!"

I giggled and spun in a circle. Looking into his eyes I could tell something was off but I figured I would bring it up later. I jokingly pushed him out of the door and said "Now go! Let me finish so we can go."

He grinned at me and quietly bounded out if the room and down the steps.

Quickly I put a light bronze eyeshadow across my eyelid and softly smoked it out. I applied a black liner, swiped some mascara and blush on and a little bit of lipstick. I brushed my hair and I was finished.

I walked out of the bathroom, grabbed a pair of grey heels, and headed down stairs.

When I finally took Emmett in I saw he had on a charcoal pair of casual dress pants on and a pristine white button down on with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows. I'm not sure if I've ever seen him look so good. When I met his eyes again I realized he was doing the same thing to me.

"You clean up well mister."

He smirked and hooked his arm around mine, "Only for you, my lady."

I giggled as he lead me out of the door, "So where are we going you goof?"

He waited until we got in the car to answer my question, "Well there's that new dance club that opened up just outside of the city."

"Emmett you know how I feel about dancing!"

He flashed that charming smile at me at winked.

Huffing, I sat back in my seat and just decided to sit back and enjoy the ride.

About ten minutes in, he slid his hand on my knee and held it there the rest of the way.

During the ride I couldn't help but let my mind wander to Edward's words from earlier. I know I need to tell Emmett about what happened but I don't want to ruin this night.

We pulled into the parking lot and he quickly whipped the car into a spot. We unbuckled, climbed out of the jeep, and he grasped my hand as we stepped into the club.

It was exactly what I expected.

Different colored lights were flashing everywhere, people were sweating and grinding on each other, and you could feel the bass pumping through your chest.

Emmett and I skipped the bar and he dragged me straight to the dance floor.

At first I was shy and Emmett had to coax me into dancing. But once I got into it, I was having the time of my life. When the next song started I spun around placing my behind right in Emmett's crotch. He wrapped his arms around my waist as I ground into him. I could feel his breathing on the back of my neck and I would be lying if I said it wasn't a total turn on.

After about an hour of dancing, Emmett's cell phone began to vibrate. He took it out and glanced at the caller ID. Uncomfortably he scratched the back of his neck, "Uh babe, I have to take this outside."

I nodded, "Okay. I'll come with you."

"No! No I mean uh why don't you stay in here. This won't take long." He flashed me his famous grin and walked quickly out of the club.

Weird. Very very weird.

I stood around for a second and then decided to follow him out of pure curiosity.

I walked to the door to the club and spotted him out on the sidewalk on the phone. Thanks to my supernatural hearing, I listened in on his end of the conversation.

"No, no okay Danielle will you please just listen to me?"

My ears perked up at the sound of this name. Who the hell is Danielle?

"Okay I know I messed up and I know I should have told you but I think this would be easier in person."

I frowned.

"I would but I'm not available right now. I'm sorry. I know Dee, me too"

Dee? Since when is he giving some girl nick names? What the hell is going on here?

Almost as if on cue, Emmett peered back over his shoulder and caught eyes with me.

He cleared his throat and turned back to face the street, "Hey I have to go. Why don't you meet me there tomorrow at around 4?"

Not wanting to hear the rest of the conversation, I spun around and stomped straight across the room to the bar. The bar tender came straight to me, "What can I do for you?"

"I need a round of the strongest thing you have."

The bar tender slid the drinks over to me and I downed them all in under a minute.

The man next to me chuckled, "You might want to slow down there girl!"

I whipped my head in his direction and he met my eyes. He had brown hair and defined features. Cute enough. I could see he was dazed by the warm golden color of my gaze. I smiled at him seductively. If Emmett wants to play this game, oh I'll play.

The question I was waiting to hear finally tumbled out of the mans mouth. "Hey baby, I'm Jack. Do you wanna dance?"

I smiled and pulled him by his hand out of his seat and onto the dance floor.

I slammed my backside and wound my body to the music. I ground up and down on the man, purely out of spite. I looked over and caught sight of Emmett as he came back inside after his private little conversation with "Dee". In an act of anger I turned back around and threw my arms around this mans neck and held him close while his hand slid down and grabbed my ass.

Seconds after this occurred, a huge pale hand wrapped around Jack's throat and Emmett's face appeared next to his head. Emmett growled in his ear "If you don't get your slimy fucking hands off of her right this second, so help me God I will kill you right here."

Jacks eyes widened in horror and he face began to turn red and Emmett tightened his grip on his neck.

"Emmett stop."

Feeling as though he didn't hear me, I got louder, "Em stop! You're gonna kill him!"

Not getting the proper response I finally grabbed Emmett hand and removed it from the guys neck. Jack dropped to the floor gasping for air. I bent down after him and touched his shoulder, "Are you alright? I'm so sorry"

Jack fanned me away, letting me know he was okay.

I straightened back up and looked into the blazing eyes of my fiancée. Without a word he grabbed my wrist and pulled me after him out of the club and to the parking lot.

With both of our emotions running high, this was going to be an interesting ride home.

A/N: I know there's a lot of drama but I wanted to make it kind of interesting? I hope you guys are still interested in the story. Sorry about typos or anything. Thank you guys I love you all so much.