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Chapter Nineteen

Girl Talk

"You're doing well." Carlisle complimented as I caught my breath.

"I'm still too weak!" I couldn't help but growl.

It had been weeks since I awoke in the Cullen house, but I still wasn't at full strength. Carlisle seemed to think it was the vampire venom still in my system. As it turned out, the leech had gotten a good bite in on me before he was killed. The venom wouldn't kill me, but it would take a long time to leave my system. For the first few days, it hurt like hell to shift. It seems the venom works to make me weaker – almost like a human.

"Relax, Alex. You're gonna be back to kicking ass in no time." Emmett smiled from his spot on the Cullen's porch. He pushed off the rail and bounded down the stairs.

"If another vampire shows up, I'd be dead in a heartbeat." That seemed to sober him.

"No fuckin' way, Doll." His usually playful face contorted in anger over the hypothetical vampire.

"You'll be back to full strength by next week." Carlisle gave me a gentle smile before heading inside, patting Emmett's shoulder along the way.

"See, Carlisle is never wrong." Emmett tilted my head with a finger under my chin. Slowly, he brushed my lips with his.

"I guess." I huffed, resisting the urge to pout.

I was just glad my pack was helping out in La Push and wasn't around to see me so weak. A few days ago, Bella and Edward's wedding invitations went out. Apparently, Jacob didn't take it too well. Last I heard, he was running up to Canada. I sent my pack to help bring him back, but I was still far too weak to risk that. Bella took Jacob's reaction hard. She even considered calling off the wedding. That nearly crushed Edward.

"We're going to go hunting in preparation for Alice's wedding boot camp tomorrow." He rolled his eyes. "Are you going to be okay?"

"Yeah, I'm just a little sore." I smiled as I stretched my arm across my body, sighing as my shoulder popped. "I could use a hot shower." I stood on my toes to place a light kiss to his cheek.

"Think of me." He winked, slapping my behind as I passed him. With a laugh, I made my way into the Cullen house.

Although the Cullen house didn't smell the best, it was lavish. The main bathroom had a waterfall shower head. I wasn't even sure what that was until I moved in! Sighing, I turned on the hot water, quickly shedding my clothes. I hoped Carlisle was right, because being weak did not suit me. The hot water was amazing on my skin. Before the venom, I couldn't get water hot enough to feel even remotely warm. A knock at the bathroom door nearly made me jump. Damn my dulled senses!

"Yeah?" I called cautiously. As far as I knew, Bella and I were the only ones left in the house, and I could still hear her snoring lightly in the room next door.

"It's me…" Rosalie's voice called as she carefully opened the door. "Do you mind if I come in? I think we should talk."

"Now?" I gaped as I peaked around the shower curtain in time to see her close the door behind her. Okay, I guess we're doing this now. Shutting off the water, I grabbed for the towel, wrapping it around me.

"I know it's not the best time, but I thought it might be the only chance we'd get to talk alone without being overheard." She leaned against the counter, more out of habit than anything. Pulling the curtain back fully, I eyed her.

I didn't even know that she wanted to talk alone. Was she going to kill me? God, that was it, wasn't it?! I was weak and alone, and she was going to kill me! "You can relax, I just want to talk." She smirked as my heart rate picked up.

Licking my lips, I stepped out of the shower, not really calmed by her words. "What did you want to talk about?"

"About a hundred things." She laughed quickly. "I just don't want there to be any tension between us. I know we got off to a rocky start… both times. I just wanted you to know that I loved Emmett… But not the way you did." She finally tore her gaze from the floor to me. "Even when Emmett and I were together… It was like something was missing. I think – I think a part of him was waiting for you. I don't know if it was your imprint or what, but… I've felt disconnected from him ever since you came. Like, he didn't belong to me."

Wow… That was a lot to take in. "I have to say, I didn't expect you to be so… civil. I mean, I'm practically the other woman…"

"No, I was." She nervously played with the ends of her pretty blonde hair. "I knew that you and Emmett had something special, but I didn't care… that was selfish. Either way, it looks like we're going to be spending a long time together. I want Emmett to be happy, and I don't want to have to deal with tension for the rest of eternity. Like I said, it hasn't felt the same between him and I for a while. I guess I was just too stubborn to let go."

A wave of relief washed over me. I was glad that she felt the same. "I agree. And for the record, I don't blame you for falling in love with Emmett. It's surprisingly easy to do…Truce?" I stuck out my hand.

After eyeing it, she grasped it with her own. "Truce. I would really like us to eventually be friends, Alexandria. Even if you are a wolf."

I couldn't help but smirk. "I feel the same way... Even if you are a blood sucker."

I thought that after the bathroom incident with Rosalie, my dose of weirdness for the day was done… I was wrong. I had just finished getting dressed in the room that had unofficially became mine and Emmett's when I heard a knock at the door. I could tell by the nervous fidgeting and heartbeat that it was Bella. Yanking the door open, I smiled down at my favorite human. We hadn't really had a chance to talk one on one since before the whole newborn army thing. She had been spending a lot of time with Ty ever since she found out he was actually her cousin, but other than that she seemed to stay away from the wolves.

"Hey, Bella. Come in." I stepped aside, holding the door open for her. I shut it knowing that it would do no good. If I could hear Rosalie watching TV downstairs, she would be able to hear every word we said. Still, it would give Bella the sense of privacy.

"How are you feeling?" She sat nervously on the end of the bed, her hands seemingly the most interesting thing in the room.

"I'm okay, getting stronger each day… Is everything okay with you, Bella?"

She bit her lip as I sat in the armchair, giving her space. "Edward and I are going to have sex on our honeymoon." She managed to breathe out, her face redder than I had ever seen it.

I was amused, if not a bit confused as to why she was sharing this with me. "That's a good thing… right? I know you've wanted him to take that step for a while…" If possible, her face grew redder. Oh right, I wasn't supposed to know that. "Sorry, wolf hearing."

"I'm nervous." She finally looked up at me. "I've never – I mean I'm… I thought maybe you could help me. I know you have a lot of experience in that department…"

"Whoa!" I gave her a mock-offended look.

"No! No! Not like that!" She waved her hand frantically, only slowing when I chuckled. "I mean, you're older… way older, You've had partners. I mean, now you have Emmett."

"Emmett and I… are taking things slow." I smiled lightly, glad that we were moving at all. Despite the modern times, he was old fashion in some sense. If I didn't know any better I would think he was trying to woo me.

"Oh! That's good!" She smiled, running her hands over the legs of her pants. "I was just hoping that you could give me a few pointers… You know… On how?"

I resisted the urge to laugh at her nervousness, knowing it took a lot for her to even ask. "Honestly, Bella, the best advice I can give you is to just enjoy yourself. Don't get too wrapped up in everything… Remember, sex is just sex, but with the right person it can be so much more."

She nodded, taking a deep breath. "So like… no lingerie or anything?" Her blush returned.

This time, I did laugh. "Why spend so much money on something that's probably going to be ripped off of you anyway?"

"Alex, will you please move that rock?" Alice asked as she took in the whole back yard. The rock in question was a bolder about the size of a small couch. Luckily, my strength had returned, so I was more than happy to use it. Lifting the rock with ease, I walked it over to the designated spot.

I had to give it to Alice. It might have been over the top, but she did amazing work. The backyard was starting to look like a real venue. I couldn't imagine how much the Cullen's had spent on something like this. Probably more than most people spent on a house… I was pulled out of my thoughts by Alice yelling at Matt and James for 'horsing around'. I turned to find them tossing a stump back and forth, making the tiny vampire very angry.

"Knock it off." I growled, hitting James over the back of his head since he was closer.

"Ouch!" He frowned and rubbed the back of his head. "That was uncalled for." He pouted before moving the stump.

"Thank you, Alex." Alice smiled at me and wrote something down on the clipboard that she held. "I have your dress upstairs in your room. I hope you like gold, it's going to look great with your complexion!" She smiled widely.

I blinked at the information. How had she even gotten my measurements? "Isn't gold a bit much for someone else's wedding?" I tried to picture what Alice could have possibly picked out.

"No! It's more of a champagne! Trust me, you'll look amazing!" She nearly danced off, leaving me to stare at the empty spot with confusion. Had I just lost?

Emmett chuckles as he walked up next to me, throwing a large arm over my shoulder. "There's no use arguing with the pixie." He shrugged.

"You know, she reminds me of Bridget…" I mumbled more to myself than to him.

"Yeah… I guess she does." Emmett smiled over at his 'sister' before turning his gaze back to me, placing a kiss on my forehead. "So, what do you say we ditch the clean up and go for a run?"

AN: I know you guys were probably expecting a big show down between Alex and Rose, but with the imprint forcing Rosalie and Emmett apart, and the fact that they're both over a hundred years old, I felt it would fit them more to go the mature route. That being said, there will still be tension with the pack and Cullen's living together.

Next chapter Sneak Peak:

We hadn't talked about sex, but we both felt the tension building. Dropping my dress, I let it pool around my feet as I turned towards him. "Depends on how kinky you are."

"Very." He growled, grabbing my chin between his fingers. This kiss was not sweet or light, it was forceful and full of lust.

That's right! Next chapter is rated M!