A/N: Howdy Readers! Here is the next chapter hope you like it.

Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight or any of the characters I'm just taking them for a spin.


Rosalie sighed as she contemplated the undercarriage of her brother's truck. "I don't know why I even bother fixing it." She muttered to herself as she slid from under the truck wiping oil from her hands on her stained overalls. "He's just gonna take it out and ruin it again." Standing up she turned to look at the heavy vehicle mentally cataloging the abundance of body damage that still remained from it's most recent ill fated adventure. "Maybe I'll start charging him for labor." She glared in annoyance at the blatant disrespect for her time and work.

"Are you taking good care of my baby Rosie?" Came the booming voice of the source of her annoyance.

"Well I'm certainly taking better care of her than you." She snapped watching as the muscular vampire ran his hand along the truck's side. "Honestly Emmett how on earth did you do this much damage to your truck in the month since I last looked at it?" Rosalie shook her head as she moved closer to inspect the dents and scuffs marring the once beautiful vehicle.

"Oh you know a little of this and a little of that." He smiled as he opened the passenger door nearest her and sat inside. "I was just checking out some new trails in the area. I'm gonna take jazz out camping over fall break. Don't get all prickly about it Rosie I was careful this time." He replied nonchalantly staring up at the ceiling of the truck.

"This is you being careful?!" Rosalie gestured vehemently at the barely recognizable decal along the side of the truck. "I've told you so many times to scout trails on foot first and then take the truck through. Do you know how long it's going to take me to deal with all of this?!" Rosalie turned frowning when he didn't respond. "Well" she demanded.

"Hmmm?" he hummed in response kicking his legs slightly letting them thud gently against the trucks side skirt step.

"Emm are you even listening to me?" She pinched his calf as she came closer prompting him to sit up.

For a long moment he studied her face silently. "What's been up with you?" He finally asked

"What do you mean? I'm not allowed to be angry with you for destroying all the hard work I've put into your truck...again?" She crossed her arms raising a single eyebrow at him incredulously.

"No not that."He waved his hand dismissively. "Obviously I'm sorry and I'll be more careful next time. You know I appreciate you taking care of Gertie here" He gently patted the seat below him. "I mean what's been up with you lately. Ever since the meeting with the wolves you've been weird."

"And it couldn't possibly be that I'm just irritated at having to work on this truck that you refuse to respect?" Rosalie doubled down on her indignation knowing already that Emmett wouldn't be fooled.

"Rosie I'm serious. Please talk to me." He reached out for her hand tucking it between his larger ones and trying to catch her eyes.

Rosalie does her best to look at anything but her brother. Because this is Emmett who she can always trust to make her laugh; the would-be lover turned favorite brother and fellow omega confidant. She could never lie to him. "Emm. Don't." She's unsure if it's a warning or a plea. Either way he ignores the whispered boundary, pulling her gently into his arms, squeezing slightly when she buries her head in his shoulder.

"Ever since the meeting with the wolves you've been walking in a fog. The only time you seemed present this week is when you were complaining about Isabella" He whispers gently into her hair.

Rosalie stiffened as the name rang in the air. "Bradley told us to keep our distance from the loner. It seems only fair we don't disrespect them by cozying up to her." He hears her clearly though her words are muffled by his shoulder.

"That's bullshit Rose." He growled slightly. "You hate Bradley for one thing and for another you've never taken orders from anyone in your life. I can't imagine why you'd start now."

Rosalie struggled somewhat against Emmetts once comforting embrace now smothering her in his logic. "Well maybe I'm just not keen on spending time with a known social pariah." She sneered back at him pushing against his chest and backing away with a glare.

"That's another thing." He glared back unfazed by her rapid mood change. "You really need to drop the bitchy act Rose. It's not doing you any favors and it's no fun to be around." He stated matter of factly as Rose continued to glower in his direction.

"Maybe I just-" Maybe you're just afraid of what'll happen if you get close to her. Rosalie's next words trail off as the thought slips through her mind. She can't help but wonder what spending time with the brunette might be like.

The burly vampire sighed at his sister's silence. "Look Rose, I know it's hard for you to let others in, not everyone is blessed to be as amazingly loveable as I am so that's understandable." She snorted and he paused to catch her eye and offer his trademark dopey grin. "Just think about it. Alice has already declared Isabella her best friend; you literally have no other choice." The blonde groaned knowing the truth of his statement. "Isabella is going to be in our lives to some capacity from now on so just make the best of it and try to make an effort if not for Alice then for me?" He pleaded with her, his gentle eyes searching her glare for understanding.

Rosalie sighed in defeat nodding her head in acceptance. "I'll...I'll try." She squealed as she found herself once again wrapped in her brother's arms this time an unwilling participant in his happy dance. "Em. Emmett. Emmett!" She yelled to be heard over his joyful yops. "Put me down or I'm not fixing Gertie!"

The burly man pouted slightly as he placed her back on the ground "Aww Rosie you're no fun!"

"What's not fun is being tossed around like a sack of pota-" She paused for a moment staring in confusion at the garage door. "Do you hear that sound?"

Emmett cocked his head quizzically trying hard to pinpoint what sound she might be hearing."kinda sounds like a beaver eating a chainsaw." He started walking towards the garage door to peer through one of the windows. "Well speak of the fuckin devil!" He exclaimed with a laugh as the object of their conversation was walking alongside Alice towards the Cullen home. "You ready to put your resolve to the test Rose, It's lunch time?"

"Emmett what on earth are you talking about?" Rosalie had a sinking feeling in her stomach at his words.

"Oh yeah! You've been in here all day so you didn't hear Alice's morning announcement before she left. Isabella and Alice went hiking this morning and they are coming back here for lunch. Esme's cooking!" He punctuated the last part of his sentence with an enthusiastic fist pump.


A/N: I know it's another of those shorter chapters but I'm trying to get back in the swing of writing this story so bare with me. Longer chapters are on the horizon I swear. Sorry for the long wait, as you know, the world is literally a dumpster fire right now; so I've had trouble finding time to write. Things seem to be settling down (for me personally) amid the broader chaos so I hope to update again soon.

Anyways what do you think the next chapter will have in store for us? As always I love getting your feedback so R & R if you want to.