A/N: Gosh this is so late. I'm really sorry.
My mood went from ecstatic to embarrassed as soon as Emmett took notice to the fact that I was naked in bed. It was obvious what our night's activities had entailed. I didn't regret a second of the night I had spent with Edward. I didn't have sex with him because I was hormonal or because I got 'caught in the moment.' I did it because we are in love. And there was no doubt in my mind that I would be spending the rest of my life with Edward. I would never want anyone else. Even if he left me someday, I would never find another man to live up to him. I would stay alone for the rest of my life content in the fact that I had him once, and that I got to feel that kind of love.
"Emmett, will you please leave so I can get dressed and then we'll all talk about this?" I suggested but Emmett's glare never left Edward's.
"No." He stated bluntly. He turned his attention to Edward, "You lied to me! You betrayed our friendship, Edward!" He shouted angrily. He balled his large hands into fists and suddenly Alice and Jasper were holding him back.
"What is going on here?" Jasper demanded. No one really had to answer because as soon as he turned and saw me in the same compromising position that Emmett had seen me in he knew everything. It was incredibly frustrating and hugely embarrassing to not be able to get dressed without everyone, including your brother being able to see everything you have to offer.
"Alright Emmett let's just take some time to cool off." Jasper offered, for which I was grateful. Emmett calmed down a little bit and nodded following Jasper into the hallway and shutting the door behind him.
Edward took a large breath before walking over to me and sitting next to me on the edge of the bed.
"I think I should get dressed." I whispered trying to break the silence. His gaze was killing me. I had realized in that moment that he had shame in his eyes. He was ashamed for making love to me. I felt a tear brimming at the edge of my eye and I looked away so he wouldn't catch it. But of course, he did.
"Don't cry, sweetie. Emmett's just mad at me." He told me obviously having no clue as to why I was actually crying. I nodded a little and began to get up. He gently grabbed my arm and pulled me back to the bed. He pressed a gentle kiss to my lips. "It was completely worth it to me, Bella." He whispered as if he could read my mind. I smiled up at him and gave him another kiss.
"I love you." He told me before I got up and got dressed.
After we got ready we went downstairs to meet Emmett, Jasper, and Alice. We decided not to spend a day site seeing. I wanted to get home as soon as possible and figure out all of the details from Charlie about Phil's arrest. Certainly he would be convicted. On the bad side, I would have to testify. Ever since I moved to Forks I had spent the majority of my time repressing everything that happened. I even started seeing a therapist. I wondered how I would get through the trial. I was guessing that Phil would plead insanity. I shuddered as I thought about all of the things I would have to hear him say. I would have to know things I never wanted to know: Why he did it, what they were fighting about, if he's ever killed anyone else, and worst of all, was he going to kill me?
"Are you ready to go?" Emmett asked as soon as I got to the bottom floor of the Hotel.
"Yeah." I said. I couldn't really think of anything else to say. I was too shocked by Emmett's composure. I was expecting some sort of attack on either Edward or me. Emmett simply nodded and led us all out of the parking lot. Edward looked at me and shrugged before opening the passenger door for me so I could get in.
"Actually, Edward, do you mind if I ride with you, and Bella rides in my Jeep with Rose?" Emmett said as soon as I had a foot in the door. I looked at Edward who nodded me toward the Jeep. I was planning on arguing with Emmett, but he looked calm. Surely he wouldn't try to pummel Edward when he was driving.
I jumped into the tall Jeep where Rose looked at me sympathetically.
"Well, all brother drama aside, how was it?" She asked me.
"Amazing." I blushed as I admitted this to her. She giggled a little bit only making my blush worse.
"And Bella, don't worry about Emmett. He's just trying to be protective." She sighed. I knew she was right but I was still a little bit mad at him.
"I know." I shrugged not giving her anymore detail than that, I did know that he was trying to protect me, but I also knew Edward would never hurt me. It was almost insulting the way he didn't trust my judgment. Rosalie and I made it the rest of the way to Forks with little talk, mostly because I fell asleep. I hadn't realized how tired I was until we were on the road for a bit. We pulled up to my familiar house just after Emmett and Edward had arrived. Jasper and Alice went to the Cullen's home. I immediately took it upon myself to study Edward and Emmett's faces. There was definite tension, but they seemed like they were agreeable.
"How was your ride?" Edward asked while taking my hand. He seemed much more content than he was that morning. It was good to see him smile again.
"Good. How was your talk?" I questioned deciding to just be up front about my curiosity instead of trying to figure things out myself.
"It was good. Emmett's just worried. I understand where he's coming from. I kind of have to watch myself around Alice and Jasper, too." He admitted. I never knew that Alice being with Jasper bothered him; he always seemed so cool around them.
"That's good. I'm sorry that I got you into this." I said. He looked at me puzzled.
"Got me into this? It takes two to tango." He reminded me. I nodded and walked over to Emmett who was talking to Charlie, hopefully about Phil.
"Hi." I said sheepishly to him. I'm sure my face was red and ashamed. Even though it was nothing to be ashamed of, you never want your family to know those kinds of things.
"Bella. We don't need to talk about it, ever. I understand. You're older than me, I don't know why it upset me so much." He said. I had almost forgotten Charlie was standing there.
"Talk about what?" Charlie asked in a fatherly tone. I had never been such a good liar in my entire life than the moment I looked at Charlie and was able to just shrug, making him forget completely that there was even anything to ask about.
"Alright everybody come inside. We need to talk about something." He said as we all followed him to the over-used couch in the living room.
"Alright, as you all know. Phil was arrested last night just outside of Forks." He started and my heart stopped in my chest. He was so close to Forks. He could have found Charlie. He could have found me. Edward grabbed my hand. I hadn't even noticed that I was almost hyperventilating. I instantly calmed down at his touch. "He was taken to Jail here in town, and tomorrow he will be expedited back to Arizona where the crime was committed." Charlie was speaking like a true cop now. I nodded knowing full well what was coming next.
"If he doesn't plead guilty, we will have to go to Arizona." He sighed. He knew how hard it would be for me to have to face him in court. But did I have any idea? I don't think so.
A/N: I know it's short but I just wanted to post SOMETHING. I will definitely have another chapter up next Saturday if not sooner. And your reviews last chapter were AMAZING. Thank you all so much. Review?