DISCLAIMER: bliggedy blah. i'm sick of writing this.
SONG: River Flows In You by Yimura.
(^ there were rumors that "River Flows In You" was the song chosen to be used as Bella's lullaby in the twilight movie. it's not, i don't think, but i have it downloaded on my ipod and i listen to it a lot when i write. it's my favorite of all time.)
The Cullen's home was beautiful and comforting. The timeless beauty never gave away that a vampire family lived there. Edward opened the door for me in the same second he came to a stop at the bottom of the driveway. He put his hand on the small of my back and led me to the door; Alice silently - for once - following. We got inside the familiar cream colored house to find a game of chess already set up.
"My favorite human!" bellowed Emmett from one side of the chess board. Jasper was on the other side, looking past at me at Alice and smiling. Alice walked over to Jasper and sat on his lap.
"Hey, Emmett," I said as Edward grabbed my hand and led me to the couch.
"You took forever getting home, bro," Emmett said, looking at Edward who was scowling at him. "Hey, just sayin'" Emmett put up his hands in defense.
"Emmett, what is this?" I asked, looking at the chessboard suspiciously. I guess I should say chessboards. There were four chessboards stationed in a square with different chess pieces all over.
Edward was the one to explain. "It's a ridiculous game they made up ages ago," I turned to him just in time to see his eyes roll. "The rules are ludicrous; even I don't try to understand their reasoning's."
"Interesting," I murmured and turned back to the game.
"Wanna try?" asked Emmett excitedly, obviously happy with the idea of a new opponent.
"Hmm…" I murmured, deciding whether I should try to get involved or not. I looked at Edward for an opinion.
"Play at your own risk," he said, smiling crookedly at me. I smiled and turned back to Emmett.
"Sorry Em, maybe another time."
Emmett was clearly disappointed. He frowned and looked at Jasper, full of determination now. "You're going down."
"In your dreams," Jasper scoffed.
Alice giggled and spoke to Emmett, "Don't bet on winning."
Emmett - clearly not happy with the idea of losing - let out of growl deep within his chest. I made the mistake of giggling, causing Emmett to look at me harshly. My eyes bulged and I bet my lip instinctively. The next growl was one from Edward, who was obviously not happy with me being growled at.
"Emmett!" I heard a voice yell from behind me. I whipped my head around to see Rosalie behind the couch with her hands on her hips.
I felt my eyes widen; had Rosalie just defended me? Rosalie looked down at me and softened her expressions just slightly. I smiled and nodded a thanks to her before turning back to Emmett.
"Sorry, Rose," he said to Rosalie, then looked to me. "Sorry, Bella." Edward rubbed my arm soothingly.
"Don't worry about it," I said. I could tell Emmett was still ashamed of himself. "Really, it's no big deal," I shrugged. I felt bad for Emmett.
"Bella," Jasper cautioned me. I looked over at him. His eyebrows were raised. Damn. He could feel my sadness for Emmett.
"Sorry," I said lamely to him and moved my focus to the floor.
"Well, Debbie Downers, what should we do now? We have an hour or two before Bella has to leave and I'm bored with all of you moping around!" Alice chirped, obviously annoyed by the negativity. I laughed at her enthusiasm.
"I'm up for anything," Emmett said. I looked over at him to see Rosalie on his lap. Huh, I hadn't even noticed her move.
"Em, I don't think that's the best idea," Edward said to him. I looked up to see Edward looking at Alice. They both laughed at the same time.
"What?" Emmett asked, confused.
"Your thoughts."
Emmett chuckled.
"Wait, this will be entertaining. Emmett, go ahead," urged Alice with a huge smile on her pixie-like face. Edward chuckled next to me and nodded. I looked up at him and furrowed my brows.
"It's nothing, love. You'll see," he said and kissed my forehead.
"All right!" cheered Emmett, picking Rosalie up. Rosalie walked out the front door - obviously bored - while Emmett went to the kitchen.
"Oh, no he's not," I said, realizing what he was planning. Edward chuckled and nodded.
"I'm afraid he is."
**A/N: wow, semi-cliffie. i think it's painfully obvious what Emmetts planning, but whatever.
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