Thank you for being patient; here it is, Chapter 8!

Scarlett's POV

I slowly opened my eyes and blinked a few times to clear my hazy vision. No one was in the room and I could hear talking nearby followed by footsteps towards the door. It creaked open and I saw Carlisle peak in and make his way over to my bed, someone was behind him.

'Scarlett?' Carlisle questioned.

'Hi' I said, trying to sit up a bit.

'Hey, let me do that' he said, flitting round and positioning me carefully upright.

After I was settled, he offered me a glass of water and then took a step back towards the person he came in with.

'I would like you to meet my wife, Esme' Carlisle said happily, putting his arm on Esme's waist and walking with her towards me.

She was slim and a little shorter than Carlisle, with Caramel waves that fell to her shoulders just like the book described. Her face was heart-shaped and she had a kind, motherly smile. The pair of them walked forward and sat in the seats beside my bed.

'Hello darling' Esme said lovingly reaching out to squeeze my hand.

'Hello' I said feeling a little embarrassed by the attention.

'How are you feeling dear?' She asked giving me a sympathetic look.

'A lot better, thanks to Carlisle.' I smiled.

'I understand you have been through a lot in these past few days and I want you to feel as at home as possible' Esme said genuinely.

'Thank you' I said tearing up at the thought of not being able to go home.

'Oh darling, please don't worry' Esme said sitting on the corner of my bed and gently pulling me into a hug.

'I'm fine' I said weakly, holding my emotions together.

'Scarlett, we would like you to meet the others' Carlisle cut in.

'Okay, sure' I replied calmly.

He stood and opened the door and in walked a young man of about seventeen years old, he had bronze messy hair and perfect features. Edward.

'This is Edward' Carlisle introduced as Esme stood up and moved aside.

Edward walked up to me and smiled, shaking my hand.

'Hello' He said pleasantly.

'Hi' I replied slightly nervously, he really was as perfect as he was described in the books.

He grinned crookedly, obviously hearing my thoughts and looked to Carlisle.

'Right, well we will leave you to it' Carlisle said 'Scarlett, if you get tired or feel any pain tell Edward and I will check you over.' He then looked to Edward and sent him a silent request, Edward let out a small chuckle and I was curious as to what Carlisle had said.

'We will be back later dear, it was lovely meeting you' Esme said, taking Carlisle's hand and leading him from the room.

'Okay, it was nice meeting you too Esme' I said.

Once they had gone, Edward sat down in the chair beside my bed and smiled at my thoughts.

'He told me that you are too stubborn to tell him if you feel ill, so I have to tell him if I detect it in your thoughts' he explained.

'I see' I said amused at how protective Carlisle was. I was sure to keep all thoughts of how I felt Carlisle was fatherly hidden from Edward. I did not want him to think I was using his family for a place to stay. I also hid all thoughts of Bella; I do not think she exists here. Maybe she was just the bond between my world and this world since the books were written from her point of view.

'So' he said curiously 'These books...'

After a long conversation with Edward about the books and music, the door opened and in danced a pixie-like girl holding the hand of a stony-faced boy. This must be Alice and Jasper.

'Indeed' Edward confirmed.

'My turn Edward!' Alice sang, pulling Edward up from the chair excitedly and pushing him towards the door.

'I will see you later then' Edward said and left the room. I sent a goodbye thought to him, knowing he would hear.

Alice danced over to me and gave me a hug whilst Jasper sat down in a chair.

'Hello! I am Alice, but you must know that already of course. And this is Jasper.'

I couldn't help but smile at Alice's excitement, she was also just as the book described.

'Hi Alice' I said shaking my head at her then I looked to Jasper 'Hey Jasper'

'It's a pleasure to meet you' Jasper said formally with a small tight smile, leaning forward slightly to give my hand a quick shake.

Alice gushed on and on about fashion and clothes and boys and make up whilst Jasper added a few points here and there. I enjoyed being with Alice because she made me feel a lot happier, although this may have been something to do with Jasper too.

Finally, Jasper took Alice by the hand and stood up.

'I think it is time for Scarlett to see the others' he said politely dragging Alice away.

'Fine' Alice agreed reluctantly 'But we will see you soon'

'I'm sure you will' I laughed.

'See you later Scarlett' Jasper smiled.

'Bye' I responded smiling back.

They left the room and closed the door behind them. I was dreading the last couple to meet. Emmett and Rosalie. Emmett sounded lovely but Rosalie was not all that pleasant in the books, well at least not towards Bella anyway.

The door slowly opened and in stomped Emmett, he truly was huge and his muscles were insane. He ran over to me and gave me a high five.

'Whatsup!' He boomed cheerily, grinning like a child.

I grinned back and laughed.

'Hey Emmett' I said.

He took a seat next to me and I looked up towards the door where Rosalie was just catching up to Emmett. She was absolutely stunning; no words could describe her beauty. She gracefully made her way to the second chair and sat down.

I stared uncertainly at her but I should not have been worried.

'Hi Scarlett, I am Rosalie and this is Emmett' she greeted happily shaking my hand. I saw that she had no bitterness and I immediately relaxed.

For the next twenty minutes we talked about various different topics. Rosalie was very pleasant and friendly, I enjoyed my conversation with them as much as Alice and Jasper.

Eventually, Rosalie dragged Emmett off to let me rest in the same fashion that Jasper had done with Alice.

'See you soon Scarlett' She said smiling.

'Bye man!' Emmett yelled.

'Bye guys' I replied chuckling.

Then I was left alone. I could see how happy they were as a family and I envied them. I thought of my mum and a tear slipped down my cheek, then another one followed and they wouldn't stop. I cried and cried. The door opened and in walked Esme and Carlisle, who instantly flew to my side.

'Oh darling!' Esme exclaimed, pulling me into another loving hug.

'What's the matter Scarlett?' Carlisle asked gently, sitting beside me on the bed.

'I...I just have nowhere to go and I saw how perfect your family is and then I thought of my mum and...' I lost my voice to my sobs as I continued to cry in Esme's arms.

'Hush now, that's why we have come to talk to you' Carlisle stated reassuringly.

'What do you mean?' I asked quietly.

Esme looked at Carlisle and smiled and nodded.

'Well, Esme and I have been talking and-' Carlisle started.

'We would like to adopt you!' Esme finished excitedly.

My eyes went wide. What?...