Return to Forks

Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight or "Love Story" by Taylor Swift.

A/N Another change in view. The song in the last chapter was "Fairytale of New York" by The Pogues and Kirsty McColl.

Thanking yhoo to my Beta twilight-is-lovee - such an awesome person. =]

Thanks to all my faithful reviewers.

Chapter 20: Engaged.

Emmett's p.o.v

I'd woken up this morning to find Bella in an extremely happy mood. It was a damn sight better than the walking zombie she's been since her fight with Edward. I wonder if it was the fact that it was Christmas morning or something else that had cheered her up.

"Hey Bells. Someone's in a good mood today."

She smiled up at me. "Well, it is Christmas Day. It's a day for miracles." She smiled again and looked as though she was hiding something from me. I was slightly confused at her.

"Um . . . yeah, sure. I have to collect Rose, but I'll see you at the Cullens in a little while. Merry Christmas, by the way." I hugged her goodbye and walked out the door.

"Merry Christmas, Emmett," she called as I shut the front door.

I drove to Rose's house and waited for her outside. She walked out, looking as breathtaking as usual. When she saw me, she smiled brightly, jumped in my jeep, and kissed my cheek.

"Merry Christmas, babe. I have your present. I hope you like it." She handed me a small envelope. Inside were two tickets to a truck show.

"Thanks, Rosebud, I love it." I was the only one allowed to call her that. I kissed her deeply on the lips. As she moved over onto my lap, she pressed against the steering wheel and set of the horn. That made us jump and we laughed at each other.

"I think we'd better go. I don't think my aunt and uncle would appreciate witnessing what we get up to in your jeep." She winked at me.

"Yeah I think so, too. Besides, the others will probably be wondering where we are."

"Yeah. So where's my present?"

Crap!

I was hoping she wouldn't bring it up, which was a stupid thing to think. I have it with me I'm just not ready to give it to her. I'm also scared at her reaction. What if it doesn't go as I hope it will?

"I . . . um . . . have your present. I'm just not ready to give it to you. I want to wait until we're alone."

"We're alone now," she stated.

"I know, but in my jeep isn't the right place to give it to you. I hope you understand, hon."

She nodded at me and kissed my cheek to show she wasn't angry.

We pulled into the Cullens drive, and I was surprised to find that Edward was the only one up. I had thought the little pixie would have been awake hours ago. Possibly sensing that what I was thinking, I could see her dragging Jasper behind her. At that same time, I could hear Bella's truck pull up. Edward seemed to brighten instantly and was out the door like lightning.

Alice emerged from the stairs, Jasper not too far behind. She ran out to greet Bella, leaving Jasper with us.

There was silence from the other room until Alice screamed.

"AAAAAAGGGGGHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!! Edward, WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL ME?!!!!!!!! I COULD KILL YOU!!!!! HONESTLY, HOW COULD YOU NOT HAVE TOLD ME THAT YOU AND BELLA WERE BACK TOGETHER!?!!"

Edward and Bella were back together. I guess that explains why she was in such a good mood this morning. I sighed with relief and happiness.

"Whoa! Calm your head, Alice. We wanted to surprise all of you," Bella laughed in return.

There was a small silence again until Alice screamed . . . again.

"Edward! You didn't? OH MY GOD!!!" I could hear her rushing over to them.

"No, Alice, I didn't," Edward replied.

I wonder what Alice thought Edward had done.

The three of us thought it time to interrupt whatever was going on in the next room. What met was Edward and Bella in each other's arms and Alice looking like a little five year old who just had their candy taken from them.

Edward quickly explained what had happened, and I was relieved that they weren't engaged. I don't think people could deal with two engagements in the one day.

My family arrived then, and we exchanged gifts and ate dinner. I never thought I'd ever spend Christmas dinner outside, wrapped up in two sweaters, a coat, gloves, hat, scarf, tracksuit bottoms, three pairs of socks, and snow boots. Esme and my aunts had really cooked up a storm. It all tasted so good that I just had to have more. Alice kept muttering something about a bottomless pit whenever I walked by her.

Rose was starting to get restless and kept asking about her present. I kept replying she'd get it soon.

Alice then insisted we play with her new karaoke machine, which we all agreed with. Bella and Edward's singing was really funny, and the look on Edward's face as he spluttered over calling my sister a slut was priceless.

Alice and Jasper sang next. Well actually, it was a rap. I was amazed that Alice could rap. They were both really, really good. They were so great together, and you could tell from the way they looked at one another that they loved each other deeply. I recognized the look, because I often saw it on my Rosebud's face. I also saw it on my own face reflected in her eyes.

Carlisle and Esme sang next. They had chosen an older song that I wasn't familiar with. It suited them both. I think the two of them are great people. They're both so caring and the most generous people I've ever met. I've even come to call Esme "Mom Number 2." She's so great and I don't think it's fair that she can't have her own children. If ever there was a person who deserved to be a mother, it's Esme. I'm glad she had that chance with Edward and Alice. They may not be her biological children, but why should that matter? It doesn't make her any less of a mother. It makes her even more a mother because she chose to give them a better life and raise them in a loving and kind environment. The same goes for Carlisle, of course. I have an enormous amount of respect for the both of them.

Rose and I were up next. The song wasn't supposed to be a duet but Alice let it slide once I explained to her what was going on.

(A/N Bold is Emmett. Italics is Rose.)

We were both young, when I first saw you
I close my eyes and the flashback starts-
I'm standing there, on a balcony of summer air.

I see the lights; see the party, the ball gowns.
I see you make your way through the crowd-
You say hello, little did I know...

That you were Romeo, you were throwing pebbles-
And my daddy said, "stay away from Juliet"-
And I was crying on the staircase-
begging you please don't go...
And I said...

Romeo take me somewhere, we can be alone.
I'll be waiting; all there's left to do is run.
You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess,
It's a love story, baby, just say yes.

So I sneak out to the garden to see you.
We keep quiet, because we're dead if they knew-
So close your eyes.... escape this town for a little while.
Oh, Oh.

Cause you were Romeo - I was a scarlet letter,
And my daddy said "stay away from Juliet" -
but you were everything to me-
I was begging you, please don't go-
And I said...

Romeo take me somewhere, we can be alone.
I'll be waiting; all there's left to do is run.
You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess.
It's a love story, baby, just say yes-

Romeo save me, they're trying to tell me how to feel.
This love is difficult, but it's real.
Don't be afraid, we'll make it out of this mess.
It's a love story, baby, just say yes.

Oh, Oh.

I got tired of waiting.
Wondering if you were ever coming around.
My faith in you was fading-
When I met you on the outskirts of town.
And I said...

Romeo save me, I've been feeling so alone.
I keep waiting, for you but you never come.
Is this in my head, I don't know what to think-
He knelt to the ground and pulled out a ring and said...

I took a deep breath. This was my part and I better get it perfect. I did just as the song said. I knelt to the ground and pulled out a ring.

Marry me Juliet, you'll never have to be alone.
I love you, and that's all I really know.
I talked to your dad – go pick out a white dress
It's a love story, baby just say... yes.
Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh.

Rose stared at me for what seemed like forever. Our audience gasped in unison apart from Alice who squealed.

"Rosalie Lillian Hale. I love you more than I thought possible. I know we'll have tough times and we'll fight, but the only person I want beside me when my dreams come true is you. Marry me and you'll be making my dreams come true."

She was still silent and I assumed the worst.

Seeing the look on my face change, she finally answered.

"Of course I'll marry you, you oaf." The next thing I knew she had slammed into my body and she was kissing me senseless. I kissed her back with just as much passion. I didn't care about the audience who were all clapping and wolf-whistling.

When we finally pulled apart, I couldn't take my eyes off her. We were smiling goofily at each other.

Alice was doing a victory dance in circles around us.

"She said yes. She said yes. She said yes," she was chanting. Soon after Bella and Emma joined in with the dancing and chanting.

I could hardly believe it myself that she had said yes. I felt like I could burst with happiness. I loved her so much, and she loved me, and in a few months, I would be able to call her mine. Something I've been longing to do ever since the first time I saw her in greasy overalls hunched over my jeep at the garage.

"Emmett and Rose. If you really love me, you will let me plan your wedding. Yes? Great," Alice said, answering her own question. With Alice, there was no question about it, you either went along with her idea – or else . . .

She was already discussing colors with Renée and Rose's aunt.

"Rose, you do realize that in a few short months you're going to be Mrs. Gilbert Emmett Swan," Jasper pointed out.

The others laughed at that, but she smiled sweetly at me.

"Of course I do, beloved cousin of mine," she answered him before turning to me and whispering, "I wouldn't have it any other way."

A/N So what do you think? I'm sorry to say that there probably won't be much left in this story. Maybe two-three chapters tops. That's including an epilogue – if I decide to do one. I'm currently in the process of writing the second chapter to A Distant Memory. Anyway r&r. =]

I've also been having so many ideas for new stories and I had a really interesting idea. I'll tell you what it is about and then you can let me know what you think.

Bella has a six-year-old son called Cormac. Her dad drinks too much. Her sister is reckless. Her mother's dead. Her son then introduces her to his invisible friend called Edward. She does research and is relieved to find that he should disappear after three months. Bella herself doesn't have any real proper friends. Cormac draws a picture of her, himself and his friend Edward. She surprised to see that he isn't a young boy of six but a grown man about twenty six years old.. He has green eyes and bronze hair. One day when she is feeling exceptionally low and is desperately needing a friend she meets a man who introduces himself as Edward and looks a lot like the man in Cormac's drawing. Is Edward real or his he really just an imaginary friend? Can Edward help Bella to learn to live and have fun? Can he help her with her family problems? What will happen after the three months? Will Edward disappear? What if he doesn't want too?

Obviously if I decide to write this then the summary will be A LOT shorter lol.

Helen x