A/N: I reread the last chapter and I've been slowly making changes to that because it felt a little awkward to me; but now that I have gotten that scene out of the way things are flowing better. I think you'll enjoy this chapter.
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"You're sure about this?" Bella questions as they stand outside of the Cullen residence. Receiving a nod she gives Rosalie a reassuring smile, squeezing the hand-held tightly into her own, she opens the door as they step inside.
A week after their intense but successful date, Rosalie, with Bella's persuasion, had finally decided to alert every one of the way the two girls had been communicating. She asked Bella, who in-turn asked Alice, to call a meeting so the silent girl could reveal the secret; Bella didn't tell the pixie what the meeting is going to be about but Bella has a feeling that Alice already knows. Turning into the living room the girls find both the Cullen and Hale families arranged around the room waiting patiently for the pair.
Esmé and Carlisle sat on one of the love seats, their expressions encouraging as they look to Rosalie and Bella. Alice, Edward and Emmett are one the sofa, Jasper sitting on the arm-rest, and Ms. Hale is seated in a soft- cushion chair facing the empty love seat in the room. Bella understanding the hint leads Rosalie over to the chair taking a seat.
"Did something happen?" Anne immediately questions her eyes darting between the two girls. Rosalie shakes her head at her mother and Bella sits back, allowing the blonde to take control. Slowly she reaches into the pocket of her light blue jacket to pull out the small notebook and pen and begins to write as the room is silent watching on in curiosity. Bella glances at the anxious faces around the room, regret briefly entering her body for having kept this secret. She doesn't have time to dwell on the subject as Rosalie hesitantly hands the notepad to her mother, who takes it in anticipation staring at her daughter.
"Oh my God!" the older woman gasps out bringing a hand to cover her mouth, tears instantly filling her eyes. She stands moving forward to embrace Rosalie who returns the gesture and Bella views the liquid gathering in her eyes.
"What's going on?" Emmett whispers gazing at the scene in front of him.
"Rose is finally talking" Alice speaks and Bella averts her eyes in their direction watching the pixie beam at her sending a wink her way.
Moments later Anne pulls away from her daughter, resuming her position in the chair, she gives Bella a thankful smile knowing that she is the cause of the progress. 'Thank you' is mouthed and the teenage girl blushes giving a minor nod.
"So this means we can finally go shopping and get you a cell phone right?" Alice blurts out staring at Rosalie, excitement flashing in her jade orbs. Rosalie smiles and the shorter girl actually squeals out a yes, making everyone in the room chuckle at her reaction.
"And you can text me answers in Spanish right?" Emmett booms out before wincing at the slap he receives from his brother.
"You're such a fucking idiot" Edward mumbles presenting Rosalie with a crooked grin.
"Well then" Carlisle announces as he stands up. "I have to go into work but I'm sure Esmé wouldn't mind if everyone stayed for dinner." He glances down lovingly at his wife who nods at his words.
"Of course" she responds and Carlisle bends down placing a gentle kiss on Esme's cheek before he moves to exit the room. When he moves past Rosalie he gives her shoulder a small squeeze whispering words too low for Bella to hear in her ear.
Jasper is the next to respond, the blonde male moves toward his twin dropping down to eye level with her; their blue eyes meeting.
"Strippers?" he speaks a smirk finding a way upon his face; Bella snorts shaking her head at the strangeness of the man. Amusement shines in Rosalie's eyes and she smiles at Jasper pushing against his chest lightly. He chuckles kissing her forehead before leaving, with Alice trailing behind him.
"Rose?" Bella focuses her attention back to Ms. Hale. "Can we talk some more?" Anne speaks hesitantly, handing the notepad back to her daughter. The soundless girl takes the offered object nodding at her mother; she looks to Bella writing another sentence.
See you tomorrow?
Bella reads the words before smiling at the blonde nodding her head in agreement. She leans over to place a chaste kiss on Rosalie's cheek before exiting the room.
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"All I'm saying is that we haven't been to a party since Bella's been here!" Emmett exclaims glancing around at everyone.
"Yes, but how many people actually attend a party on a Wednesday?" Jasper retorts raising his eyebrow.
"That's not the point, we need to do something fun."
"I hear there's going to be a party at La Push on Friday, we can go there" Alice responds before turning her head to face Bella. "You know some of the people who live on the Reservation right Bella?"
"Huh? Oh- um yeah, I went down there occasionally as a kid." Bella speaks off-handedly not focusing on the conversation. She and Rosalie were talking about what to do after school, seeing as they needed to wait on the tires for Bella's car to be shipped. Alice rolls her eyes at the two girls, knowing that their attention is only on each other.
"So are you two dating now?" Emmett inquires, pointing between the pair.
That caught Bella's attention and her head snaps up to stare wide-eyed glancing around the table to find all eyes on her. Alice was covering her mouth trying hard to not laugh out loud, Emmett looked truly curious and lost, and Jasper was leaning back in his chair giving Bella an inquisitive stare.
"Well we- I mean I haven't, uh…" she looks to Rosalie hoping for help only to find the blonde unmoving as she also appeared to be waiting for an answer. Bella clears her throat; glancing around the table once again she turns to Rosalie holding out her hand. "Come with me?" she whispers standing up from the table.
Bella leads the taller girl to an empty hallway before leaning back against the wall; Rosalie stands in front of her with an expression of interest. Taking a deep breath she runs her fingers through her hair before meeting Rosalie's stare.
"I wanted to ask you before but I wasn't sure if you-" Bella stops mid-sentence as Rosalie holds up the notepad flipping to a page in the back before showing Bella the one word already written on its page.
Yes
The shorter of the two girls stands in complete shock for a total of five seconds before her face breaks out into a huge grin. Without hesitation she throws her arms around the blondes' waist, trapping the book between them. Pulling away after a moment, the smile still etched her face, Bella looks to Rosalie searching for any uncertainty and when she finds none she releases a sigh of relief grabbing onto the other girls hand.
"Wow" she whispers aloud, at the sensation swelling inside of her chest, and Rosalie nods in agreement returning her smile. As Bella stares at Rosalie her coffee orbs unconsciously travel down to the blondes' pink lips; ideas of kissing the silent girl enters her mind and she briefly wonders why she hasn't thought of it before. Bella slowly moves a hand to lightly caress Rosalie cheek then bringing her eyes back up she views the slight panic swirling in the blue depths.
"It's okay." The second she moves forward, the bell rings and Bella hears the whisper of Jasper's southern accent.
"I think that answers your question, big man" The girls quickly jerk away from each other, a blush coating their features, facing their small group of friends. Emmett snickers, walking past the two and Alice steps forward, amusement in her eyes, taking ahold of Rosalie hand.
"It's time for Art!" she chirps, dragging the blonde behind her. Bella watches the girls disappear before rotating back to Jasper with confusion in her eyes.
"When did-" Jasper shakes his head placing a hand on her shoulder.
"She's Alice" he says, pushing her in the direction of class.
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"Want to go to my house today? You can officially meet Charlie."
Are you going to tell him?
"About us? Well I mean if you're okay with it, Charlie doesn't really have a reaction to anything" Bella replies as she starts her car.
Okay. Bella smiles, reaching over to take Rosalie's hand in her own she backs out of the parking lot starting her drive home.
Once they arrive outside of the Swan residence Bella glances at her girlfriend noticing the nervous look on her features. She steps out of the car, rushing over to the passenger side to open the door, guiding Rosalie out of the car.
"Hey we don't have to tell him if you feel uncomfortable." The brunette whispers trying to sooth her but Rosalie shakes her head giving Bella an encouraging smile. Returning the gesture, Bella interlaced their fingers and the girls make their way inside.
"Bella is that you? I thought you were going to be at your friend's house working on the car" Charlie calls out from the kitchen. Probably grabbing a beer Bella thinks glancing at the football game on the TV.
"Yeah I was but we have to wait for the tires. Uh can you come out here for a minute?"
"Sure, just give me second" he responds and the girls move to take a seat on the couch.
"Okay, what's up Bells I-" Charlie pauses as soon as he spots Bella and Rosalie together hands intertwined. Eyeing the hands he takes a seat in his favorite chair, cracking open the beer in his hand he turns his full attention to the girls. "I guess you're Rosalie huh?" a tiny smile appears on Charlie's face and Bella can feel the relief flooding through her girlfriend.
"Yes" Bella replies chuckling. "This is Rosalie, my best friend and um" giving Rosalie's hand a gentle squeeze "girlfriend."
The room is silent as Bella's father stares between the two girls with a look of contemplation. Rosalie cranes her head to gaze at Bella, the panic returning to her face.
"Guess this means I don't have to worry about you getting pregnant huh Bells?" Charlie grins and Bella rolls her eyes at her father's words; before stiffening as she slowly turns to face Rosalie. However relief floods through her body as the blonde shows no sign of discomfort.
"No Dad, I guess not" she deadpans looking to Rosalie's amused face.
"Well that's good, have you told your mother?" Charlie questions taking a sip of his beer, gaze focused on the television.
"Not yet, but I'm sure she already has an idea" she answers. Releasing Rosalie's hand Bella stands up looking to her father. "I'm going to start dinner early, so that I can have time to take Rose home"
Charlie mumbles his response and Bella glances at down at Rosalie, gesturing for the speechless girl to follow her to the kitchen.
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Arriving in the Hale driveway Bella shuts off her car gazing at the dark and quiet house before her.
"I guess Jasper is next door?" she questions and Rosalie shrugs her shoulders in response. "Did you want me to pick you up tomorrow or were you riding with Emmett?" This time she reaches for the notepad and Bella waits patiently for her reply.
Going to be late, my mom is taking me and Alice to pick up my phone.
"Okay, well I'll see you at school then?" Rosalie nods and Bella smiles.
Goodnight
The brunette opens her mouth to speak before shutting it again, staring at the beautiful woman across from her. She allows her eyes to roam over Rosalie's shining blonde hair, looking over angelic face; viewing her expressive cobalt eyes, the perfect slope of her nose, and her full soft pink lips. Can't believe she agreed to be with me Bella thinks bringing her eyes back up to Rosalie's. Before she can lose her will, Bella swiftly leans over the seat to gently press her mouth against the blondes; Rosalie gives a shudder and Bella release an inaudible gasp at the sensation of kissing Rosalie Hale.
The original sparks that occurred when the girls first touched have returned as well as increased in force; Bella stops breathing and the world around her disappears as she focuses only on the kiss. Her mind goes blank and after a moment she pulls away her breathing labored as she gradually opens her eyes to gaze at her girlfriend.
"Wow" she breathes out for the second time today, watching Rosalie open her blue orbs to stare at her in amazement. A blush appears on the blonde's face making Bella grin at the effect she has on her. "Goodnight" she finally responds and Rosalie gives her a shy smile, stepping out of the vehicle. Watching her walk inside of the house Bella sighs leaning back in her seat.
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Mostly filler to get certain things cleared up, but how was it?