AN: Trigger warnings to many things are present in this story. Don't like don't read.
I do not own Twilight.
I just like to play around in different worlds with them :)
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Rosalie sat frozen in her chair as Alice blurred off the girl's lap, glancing around to see if the humans had noticed anything. Jasper and Edward were desperately trying to hide the fact that they were laughing, and Emmett was grinning widely at her.
Bella jumped to her feet and ran from the cafeteria.
She felt her heart clench in pain as her mate got further away from her and Alice glared at her, "Really. Now you're growling at her."
She shook her head as she stood slowly, "The next time you put your hands on my mate my dear Alice, you will lose something. Permanently."
Alice's face fell for a moment before a bright smile tried to split her face in half, "What did you say?"
She shook her head, "You'll be lucky if you get your Chanel quilted lambskin handbag back when I'm done with it."
She hurried from the cafeteria as Alice's gasp echoed to her. She blurred to the parking lot, but Bella was already gone. She frowned at her car. How could she have been so blind? She knew denial was a deep conceded thing, but she didn't think she would have fallen that far into the denial patch to not notice the fact that her mate had been around her for months.
Pain seared her heart as she remembered her first dinner alone with Bella. The girl had almost been attacked and raped and she had treated her like she was in the wrong. She felt the guilt surge into her body, and she sank to the ground, leaning back against her car.
Would the girl even give her a chance to explain anything? Had she royally fucked up before she even had a chance? She shook her head before she covered her face in her hands. Could the girl ever forgive her if she even had the chance to apologize?
She spent the rest of the day sitting in her car. She kept replaying the last few months in her mind and more guilt fell on top of what was already there. All the times she had snapped at the girl, all the times she had avoided her. She was no better than Jessica and Lauren who ripped the girl apart for the clothes she wore.
They didn't know about the girl's scars. She didn't know how she got those scars. She wanted to, she wanted to know everything about her mate. Carlisle said he had done this for her, and she had hated him for it. He was only thinking of her the entire time and she had said some awful things to him.
She would make it up to him, but her mate was a different story. Her mate, who was currently in danger down in La Push with mutts that couldn't control themselves. She felt the growl in her throat, but she swallowed it. Her mate had thought she was growling at her.
When school finally ended Alice slipped into her car, "Are you still mad at me?"
"You kissed my mate." She snapped.
Alice grinned, "Technically she kissed me but she's my best friend, I've kissed her before."
Her head snapped around to her sister, a snarl pulling her lips back. Jasper appeared in the back seat, "Friendly Rosalie. I was there both times."
A growl vibrated her chest as she started the car, and she gripped the steering wheel tightly. She sped back to the house and blurred up to Alice's walk-in closet. She grinned at the handbag and Alice's scream ripped through the air as she took the bag in her hands.
A few hours later she sat on the sofa with her arms crossed grinning as Alice moaned over her burned ash of a purse, "Rosalie it was an innocent kiss."
"What happened?" Esme asked as she and Carlisle entered the house with bags of groceries.
"Look at what she did to my favorite purse." Alice sobbed.
Esme looked at her sternly, "Why did you do that?"
She smirked, crossing one leg over the other, "She shouldn't have kissed my mate in the cafeteria."
The bags of groceries hit the floor and Esme blurred to her, pulling her up off the sofa and into a hug, "You've accepted it?"
She smiled, "Why was I so blind?"
Carlisle chuckled as Emmett picked up the discarded bags, "She's human and you know what has to happen now."
She nodded with a frown, "However long she wants I'll give her, but I won't live without her anymore."
"Oh, my dear." Esme said with her eyes shining happily.
She shook her head, "Alice have you heard from her?" She took her seat on the sofa again.
Alice frowned, "No." She froze, "I can't see her future anymore either."
Rosalie's heart clenched in pain, "Why not?"
Alice frowned, "I don't know. I'll try calling her." She blurred up the stairs.
She spent the night wondering where Bella was because Alice hadn't heard a word from the girl. She could feel her anxiety increasing as night turned to day. She couldn't shake the feeling that she wouldn't get a chance to talk to the girl and explain her side of things. Would the girl even want to hear it?
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Bella parked her truck in front of Leah's house. She couldn't stop seeing the look on Rosalie's face when she kissed Alice right on the lips. It wasn't like they hadn't done it before, but it was the first time she had kissed the pixie out in the open like that. She knew she would have people asking her about it when she returned to school, but she honestly didn't care.
Rosalie had finally looked her in the eyes, and she had felt something click into place, she felt whole at long last. She couldn't shake the feeling and she really didn't want to. Ever since she had met the Cullen's something had felt off and even figuring out that they are vampires hadn't fixed it.
But now she was whole. One look at Rosalie and she knew where she belonged, with the blonde that hates her guts.
She couldn't help but laugh at herself. Leave it to her to have a massive crush on the one person that hates her. The blonde was mean and vicious, but she had saved her that night in Port Angeles, even though she practically yelled at her for it.
She shook her head as she slipped out of her truck, the smile still firmly in place. Seth launched at her and wrapped his arms around her neck, "You're finally here."
She stumbled backwards, "Yes and you've grown since I was here last." She eyed him for a moment then sighed, "Oh god you're one too, aren't you?"
He bobbed his head eagerly, "Yep. I just joined the club over the weekend."
"Paws off my girlfriend." Leah snapped as she leaned against the doorjamb of the house.
Her eyes widened as she stared at Leah, "I never agreed to be your girlfriend."
Leah smirked at her, "Have you forgotten our deal? Cards for your leeches and in return you are my girlfriend for the next few days."
She wrinkled her nose, "Girlfriend was never mentioned."
Leah chuckled as she walked to her and pulled her into her arms, "It's only a few days and then you can return to your blonde crush of a bloodsucker."
She narrowed her eyes at the older girl and puffed out her lip in a pout, "She hates me anyway and I sort of kissed her sister right in front of her."
Leah laughed, "Oh man. She's going to kill you and we are powerless to stop it."
She sighed and pulled away from the girl, "Let's get this over with."
Leah took her hand and lead her into her bedroom, shoving her little brother out of the room before shutting and locking the door, "Okay the wedding is in New Mexico, so we'll be there for the rest of the week."
She rolled her eyes, "Great another dry desert, and here I was beginning to like the rain."
Leah chuckled, "We have a late flight tonight so did you pack what you need?"
She nodded, "My duffel is in the back of the truck. Leah can I ask you something?"
The girl sat on her bed and pulled her down onto her lap, "What's up cupcake?"
She felt the blush rush up her cheeks, "Why me? I mean there are tons of girls for you to choose from."
Leah's smile fell and she frowned, "There's something I need to tell you, but I was hoping not to do this until we got back."
She suddenly felt uneasy as she stood and faced the girl, "Tell me now."
Leah took a deep breath, "You remember Sam telling you about imprints?" At her nod Leah smiled, "Well, you are mine. I imprinted on you."
Silence filled the tight space between them, and she felt the panic begin to rise in her chest. This could not be happening to her. She was madly and deeply in love with Rosalie Hale, but the blonde didn't even seem to notice her. Leah on the other hand has been all over her every time she's been down here to hang out with Jacob. She also didn't talk badly about the Cullen's like the others did.
To Leah, any friend of hers was a friend of hers, bloodsuckers or not. It had all been confusing at first but now it all made sense. The way Leah was always happy to see her. The way she reacted to her movements or things she said. The way she protected her from her pack mates and anyone else that made her uncomfortable. She felt safest with Leah when on the Rez and she thought it was just because the woman was being nice to her but now…
"Bella?" Leah asked softly, fear on her face.
She jumped, startled out of her thoughts and shook her head, "You better finish packing. I'm gonna go say goodbye to Jacob."
She hurried out of the bedroom, ignoring the strange feelings in her body. Her mind was perfectly confused as she exited the house, ignoring the concerned voices of the boys. She leaned against her truck to catch her breath, trying to wrap her mind around this new information. She couldn't ditch her friend especially since she had made the deal for the cards.
She reached into the back of the truck and grabbed her duffel bag of clothes and toiletries. Sam had told her that it didn't have to be romantic but there was something about Leah that pulled her in. The woman was beautiful with her coppery tanned skin tone and her short black hair, especially when she pulled it back into a short ponytail.
She stared at the ground for a good twenty minutes until she heard the front door open and Leah stepped out with her own duffel bag on her shoulder. She frowned at her, "Why don't you go home Bella, I'll be back in a few days."
She shook her head and hurried to the girl, "Not a chance. We had a deal."
"I don't want you to feel forced to be with me Bella." Leah snapped, her usual anger showing.
She smirked at her friend, "I'll feel forced if you make me stay here while you go do something you really don't want to do."
A small smile pulled at the corner of Leah's lips, "Fine. Jacob is driving us to the airport. Mom has to work late."
They slipped into the Clearwater's SUV and she sat in the back seat with Leah. She knew how she felt about Rosalie and nothing was going to change that. The woman drove her mad in every single way and they hadn't really talked yet, in fact she was positive that Rosalie didn't even know she was anything other than a bothersome pest.
Emmett and Edward were the ones that had been drawn to her the most and Alice claimed to have seen them being best friends. She refused to argue with Alice's visions but if that was the case, how come Alice didn't see Leah? Could she not see the wolves at all?
She pulled her phone out and her eyes widened at all the messages and calls she had missed but she didn't have time to return any of them as they arrived at the drop off zone at the airport. She slipped out of the SUV with Leah behind her and hugged Jacob tightly.
"Don't tire Leah out too much Bells." He grinned at her widely.
She felt the blush rush up her face even as she glared at him, "Careful Jake or I'll tell her about what's hidden behind your dresser."
His eyes widened, "You wouldn't?"
She smirked at him, "I would."
He shook his head, "I hate you."
"You love me Jacob. See you in a few days."
They waved to him as he pulled away and she felt Leah's hand take hers as she led them into the airport. Seth was a ball of bouncing energy and she smiled as she thought about Alice. They had an hour before their flight left and they spent it watching Seth bounce in his seat, his earbuds firmly in place.
"He doesn't like to fly."
She nodded, "I know the feeling. I like my feet firmly on the ground."
Leah smiled and pulled her tight against her, "I can help with that."
She felt the shiver run up her spine, "Leah I don't know what to do about this." She turned to look at the woman, "I care about Rosalie and I want that chance with her."
Leah nodded, "And if you don't get that chance? What if she doesn't want you?"
She frowned, "I care about you too Leah."
A smile lit her face, "I care about you too Bella. I want you to be happy. Whether it's with me or blondie, I just want you to be happy. So, for these next few days, enjoy yourself Bells. We'll deal with all of the supernatural stuff when we get back."
She could only nod as the announcement came over the loudspeaker that their plane was boarding. Leah held her hand tightly as they followed Seth to the attendant and handed over their tickets. The plane ride was filled with talking and laughter. She let Seth have the window seat and Leah took the aisle. After an hour Seth's head rested on her shoulder as he slept.
Leah smiled at them, "Awe how cute."
She elbowed the girl, "Stop making me blush."
Leah only laughed, "Yes dear."
"What is your family like?" she asked curiously.
Leah sighed, "They don't like that I'm gay and think I need to settle down with a nice successful man and be a perfect little housewife."
She chuckled, "One of those. Renee was the same way."
"I don't think I've ever heard you talk about your mom." Leah said softly.
She shrugged as she stared at the back of the seat in front of her, "It's painful. My body wasn't the only thing broken last year." She shook her head, "So tell me how we're supposed to act. I mean, touching no touching. Kissing what exactly are you looking for around your family?"
Leah laughed, "If you can make them fall in love with you then it will be smooth sailing. They don't like me being gay but maybe if they like my girlfriend…" She shrugged, "Then maybe they won't degrade me so much."
She nodded, a plan forming in her mind already, "Alright, let me see your ring."
Leah frowned as she looked down at her silver ring on her right hand, "What?"
She rolled her eyes, "Give me your ring." She took Leah's hand in hers and gently pulled the silver band off the woman's finger.
Leah's eyes widened as she slipped the ring on her left ring finger, "First step is I'm your fiancé not your girlfriend. This way they think you are settling down for good."
Leah smirked, "Okay. You are the brains here."
She grinned, "We got this don't worry about it. Besides I'm sure Seth will back us on it."
They laughed and fell into small talk, ironing out the details in their fake engagement. As they approached the Albuquerque International Sunport she shook Seth awake and they were silent as they landed. They stood and exited the plane, their bags over their shoulder as she told Seth the plan. He was excited to go along with it and she knew it would work, as long as she stopped thinking about Rosalie long enough to not make a slip up.
They met their father's family outside and she could feel their gazes judging her right away. She held Leah's hand tightly as she was introduced to Harry's family. Leah smiled at her, "This is my fiancé Bella."
She smiled warmly at them, "Pleasure to meet you."
The older woman, Elizabeth nodded, "I'm Harry's sister. Did you know my brother?"
She nodded, "My father Charlie is good friends with Billy, and Harry before he passed."
The woman's eyes softened, "You're Charlie Swan's daughter?"
She nodded again, "Yes ma'am."
The woman turned back to Leah, "Finally someone with class." Leah squeezed her hand tightly with a frown as the woman moved away.
Okay so she was going to have to adjust her plan slightly. She sighed as she slipped into the Clearwater van, moving to the far back with Leah and Seth. Leah wrapped her arm around her tightly, "I'm so sorry about this Bella."
She smiled at her, leaning into her warm body, "Don't be. I got this. The old Swan charm hasn't let me down before."
Leah smirked at her, "Rosalie Bloodsucker Hale?"
She narrowed her eyes at her, "Shut up." Leah laughed.
They drove through the dimly lit city, the time was only midnight in Forks but there was an hour difference, so it was one in the morning. They pulled up to a large house that had aged yellow stucco walls with bright turquoise trimming. The house was three stories, and the yard was surrounded by a solid cinderblock wall. The gate swung open and the van parked next to the fountain.
She glanced at Leah and the woman rolled her eyes, "They have money."
"I can see that." She muttered as they piled out of the van.
Elizabeth smiled at Bella, "The guest rooms are on the third floor. Leah-"
Leah shook her head, "Bella and I are going to share a room."
The woman narrowed her eyes at her but pursed her lips tightly, "Fine. Then you can show her the room on the far right at the end of the hall." She turned back to her, "It has a private bathroom, so I think you'll be more comfortable there."
She put on her best fake smile, "Thank you so much Ms. Clearwater. That's exceedingly kind of you."
The woman beamed at her, "Anything for my brother's best friends' polite daughter." She turned and led Seth up the stairs.
Leah glared at the woman's back as she spoke quietly, "Polite daughter? What the fuck? I'm her niece."
She took Leah's hand tightly and rubbed her arm soothingly, "It's okay Leah. It's only for a few days while your cousin gets married. We can spend time away from them as much as possible."
"Yeah, you're right. Come on I'm beat."
Leah pulled her up two flights of stairs and to the end of the hallway. The bedroom looked more like a small apartment without a kitchen. A sofa and bed were in the room with a long dresser, which Leah sat her bag on. she turned and grinned at her before glancing at the bed.
"Well at least one of my dreams will come true tonight."
She frowned as she sat her bag on the bed, "Do I even want to know?"
Leah crossed the room to her and pulled her against her body, "I get to sleep with you tonight."
Bella felt her heart trying to beat right out of her chest as she stared up at the woman's light brown eyes.
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Rosalie frowned as the school bell rang and Bella's truck still hadn't arrived. Alice hadn't received a response from the girl all night and when Rosalie drove passed the Swan house the girl's truck wasn't there either. She could feel the mate bond pulling her with the invisible tether and she pulled her cell phone out. She knew Bella didn't have her number and she wasn't sure if the girl would answer if she did have it. She sighed and slipped the phone back into her pocket before heading into class.
She was worried about the girl, that much was true. Whether or not she had the right to be worried was a different story. She had been so distant with her mate and having only just realized that the girl is in fact her mate, she was aching to talk to her. She wanted to see the girl the way her family had been seeing her. Throughout her first classes she found herself acting like a complete teenager.
Her spiral notebook was covered in Bella's name and, of all fucking things, hearts. She growled angrily as she shut the book and pinched the bridge of her nose. She's almost one hundred and twenty years old and she was doodling in her notebook like a fucking teenager.
She grimaced as she looked around and caught Alice's smirk. She groaned and rested her forehead on her arms on her desk. She was never going to make it long enough to see her mate again if she kept this hormonal shit up. Alice's laugher met her ears, and she pictured the second favorite purse that Alice had, and what she could do to it. Alice growled quietly at her, but the laughing stopped.
At lunch she sat quietly with her siblings until Alice's phone rang and the pixie's eyes widened, "Bella? Are you okay? Where are you?"
She smiled as she finally heard her mate's tired voice, "I'm fine Alice. I'm making good on the deal I made for Emmett's cards. As for where I am, well that's a little complicated at the moment."
She frowned as a woman's voice said in the background, "Tell her you're in bed with me and that should paint a nice picture."
A growl rolled from her lips as she snatched the phone from Alice's hand, "If you hurt her mongrel, I will end you."
A laugh sounded in the background, but Bella's voice was strong in her ear, a smile that could be heard through the phone in the tone, "What would you say if I asked you to come rescue me Rosalie Hale?"
