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Rosalie POV.
I'd only been gone a matter of ten minutes, but by the time I got back, I found Emmett sprawled across the office sofa, sleeping like a baby. Good thing I locked the garage door behind me, I mused as I set his surprise on the desk. I then sat on the desk and simply watched him while he slept. He looked so adorable that I had to strongly fight the urge that I had to go and lie down beside him.
After a few minutes of watching him sleep, I realised that he was waking up. He sat up and rubbed his eyes sleepily looking extremely cute. When his hands dropped from his face, I couldn't help but smile at the look of confusion and shock on his face.
"Hey there Sleeping Beauty" I began, and then continued by pointing beside me "You can't have a birthday without a birthday cake." I watched his features change into shock and happiness.
"You did all of this for me?" He asked me in disbelief as he got up and walked towards me.
"Emmett, I hardly did anything, just a little cake with a few candles…..and a party hats…" I added as I slipped mine on my head and held Emmett's in my hand.
He stood in front of me laughing as he took in the sight of me in a tacky party hat no doubt. I grabbed hold of one of his hands and drew him to me. I spread my legs open so than he could stand between them while I put on his party hat.
Once I was done, I leant back a little as I pretended to asses him with the new hat. I nodded as I said jokingly, "Party hats suit you, maybe you should wear it tonight to the meal just to annoy Alice?"
He stepped away from me and made his way around to sit in the comfy chair behind the desk while saying, "I don't think so, I don't have a death wish!"
I got up from the desk and pushed the blue iced cake over to him after I lit the ten candles that just fit comfortably on top.
"Make a wish!" I said in a cheesy voice as he took a deep breath, and then blew out all of the candles in one.
I handed him a small knife to cut the cake with and watched as he took a bite. He gave me his expert verdict, "Amazing, you should try some."
I laughed at him, but soon stopped when I saw him beckon me to come to him. My heart began to beat erratically as I made my way to him. I stopped next to his chair in time to see him lift up a piece of cake and slowly bring it towards me. I went to grab the piece of cake from him, but he recoiled, shaking his head with a sly grin on his face.
I backed away slowly. I'd lived with Jasper and Edward for long enough to know that this could end messily. "Come on Rose, I just want you to take a bite" he coaxed as he advanced. "We can do this the easy way or the hard way, it's up to you." His ultimatum caused me to stop and think my options through. If I eat the cake, he could still smear it over my face, but I think that I could get to the rest of the cake in time to throw it over him….or I could try to avoid the cake completely and risk getting the whole cake smeared over me or an upset Emmett….
He looked at me intently as he took the last step to put himself directly in front of me. I sighed and gave up saying, "Fine, seeing as it's your birthday…."
His face lit us as he whispered, "Open up Rose…" I complied and took a bite. I was surprised when I realised that he'd taken a step back from me and hadn't smeared the cake in my face. Clever man…I smiled.
As I stood with my head downcast, trying to brush away the icing on my fingers, I felt something quickly brush on my nose. I crossed my eyes, looking down the end of my nose as I lifted my head. I scowled at Emmett while he laughed at me.
"You better get that off of me." I threatened as I looked down at the blue smudge of icing.
"Or what…?" he challenged back as he crossed his arms over his huge chest.
"You know what they say, 'Hell has no fury like a woman scorned'" I replied with a daring smile.
He gave an exaggerated huff before he stepped forward to stand in front of me. I could feel myself frowning in confusion as his head bent down, closer to mine, with his eyes transfixed to the icing on my nose.
He's not going to lick the icing off my nose is he? I wondered incredulously in my mind. But that's what he did. My heart stuttered as I felt his warm tongue circle the end of my nose, taking away all traces of the icing. Once he'd finished, he dried off my nose with the sleeve and sat back down smugly behind the desk.
I remained where I stood for a few seconds as I wondered how he managed to do that and resisted kissing me. I guessed that he wanted to, because I sure as hell did. He must have amazing self control... I told myself.
His mocking voice snapped me back as he said, "Maybe I'll save the rest of the cake for tonight?" I could see his cheeky smile as he looked up at me.
"Hmmm, just think of all the places you could put that icing…" I teased as I bit my lip and looked down at myself. I abruptly looked back up to his face to see his mouth agape, looking longingly at me.
As I shut the office door behind me, I swear that I heard an irritated growl come from him.
Emmett POV.
Damn, she plays dirty…..I told myself as I leant back in the chair. For the rest of the day, the cake sat untouched on my desk after my encounter with Rose. I decided that I'd take it back home for everyone else to eat instead…knowing that my fantasy wouldn't come true.
For a good part of the afternoon I kept playing the scene over in my mind, surprised at myself for having behaved when my mind screamed at me to grab her and kiss her. She does strange things to me….I decided.
The end of work was soon approaching, so I tidied up the desk and shut off the computer. As I got up to head out the door, the phone rang. I answered it on the second ring, "Hello Rose's garage…" I waited for someone to speak on the other end.
After a few silent seconds, I went to put down the phone when the familiar voice drawled out, "Happy Birthday Emmett, hope you get everything…. you….. deserve…"
Christ Almighty, he knows that it's my birthday!?...Best not tell anyone about this... I decided as my heart beat erratically with nervousness. I slammed down the phone quickly as Rosalie popped her head in the door, "Coming Birthday boy?" she asked. I could tell that she was curious as to why I hadn't already left. I nodded as I picked up my cake before we headed for home.
Alice POV.
"Bella….have you seen my black heels with the little thingy's on them?" I asked while I rummaged through my closet.
"Sure Alice, I think I saw your black shoes with the thingy's on them…..ohhh no wait, I didn't because I haven't got a clue what you're talking about!" Bella called at me, her voice dripping in sarcasm.
Ahhh-haaa gotcha! I found the black shoes at the back, submerged under the masses of other shoes. I slipped them on while Bella struggled with trying unsuccessfully to zip up her own dress. I could hear her grumbling to herself with each failed attempt.
I stood up and walked up behind her. I slapped her hands away playfully and zipped up the dress. "Thanks Alice." Bella smiled at me as she turned around. "Wow, you look great!" She commented me while I smiled back at her.
"So do you, that colour really suits you" I said as I studied her blue dress.
"Alice! Get out of there now, and bring you hostage with you. If you comply, we will not harm you!" Edward shouted at me from the other side of the door. Oooo someone's impatient…I wonder why? I smiled as I opened the door, pulling a laughing Bella behind me. The look on Edwards face was priceless when he saw Bella.
"Happy now Edward?" I whispered at him as I let go of Bella's hand and walked passed him. I saw him give a jerky nod as he stepped closer to Bella to talk to her.
Rosalie was in the living room in a full length, strapless red dress that clung to her body perfectly. Emmett and Jasper stood next to her as the three of them laughed about something.
I headed over and received a drawn out wolf whistle from Emmett. Rosalie looked me up and down, and then nodded her head saying, "Stunning as always Alice." I smiled at Rosalie and just caught her face turn to a funny look as she looked passed me.
I was about to ask Rosalie if she was alright, when I felt Jasper lean towards me and whisper, "That dress really suits you." I could feel myself getting warmer and was sure that I had a light blush on my face. Get a grip woman! I scolded myself as I thanked Jasper for the compliment.
Jasper POV.
As we all walked out of the restaurant, with out bellies full after the great meal, Alice explained to us all, "There's this family that live somewhere around here and apparently they come from the UK, so they celebrate Guy Fawkes Night on the fifth of November, so we should see some fireworks tonight."
Just as she finished her sentence, the first firework was set off, lighting up the sky. We didn't have very far to walk back to the house, so we headed over there to watch the display from the front steps.
We all gasped and watched in awe as intricate designs were produced from multiple fireworks being set off at the same time. After a little while, I noticed Alice shivering beside me. For some reason this seemed to bother me more than I thought it should, so I grabbed hold of her hand and whispered, "Come here..."
She complied and gave me a stunning smile. I stood up and took off my coat. I sat back down and pulled Alice onto my lap, making sure that her back was pressed tightly to my chest to warm her up faster. I then draped my coat over her, covering her from her neck to her feet.
"Jasper, you'll get ill!" she protested as she tried to wiggle the coat off of her.
I rolled my eyes even though she couldn't see and wrapped my arms around her waist tightly beneath the coat. I sighed then asked her, "Alice, do me a favour will you?"
"What?" she asked as I felt her small hands lace into mine.
"Don't complain; just let me be in charge for once okay? You are going to sit here, nice and warm while we watch the fireworks…..and I won't get ill." I finished my military style command.
I could feel her laughing against me as she whispered out, "Sir, yes, sir!"
After some silence I felt her head lean back against my shoulder and heard her whisper, "Can I say 'I told you so' if you get ill?"
I sighed and gave her hands a squeeze and then said "Yes, fine, if I get ill."
The fireworks went on for a good ten minutes, but the six of us still sat outside for another five or ten talking. I only realised, when my gaze had dropped from the sky, that Alice had fallen asleep in my arms.
Looking around to everyone else, I realised that they had noticed too. Emmett had a sly grin on his face for some reason. I found out why as he said jokingly "Awww, look everyone, Beauty and the Beast."
I gave Rosalie a grateful smile as she smacked Emmett on the back of his head. I glared at Emmett and said, "You did this to her, she's tired after that wake up call at stupid o'clock this morning."
Emmett stood up and gave me a sweet smile after I scolded him. As he walked past me he ruffled my hair and said, "It's my birthday, I can do whatever I want to do….isn't that right Rose?" he finished by looking over his shoulder at Rosalie who was following him.
"That's right!..Hey Emmett…where'd you put that cake after you brought it home?" I heard Rosalie's teasing voice trail off as she closed the front door behind her.
I looked over at Edward and Bella. They were sat next to each other and Edward had his arm draped over her shoulder. They weren't talking as far as I could see so I asked, "Hey Edward, do you want to take Alice up? I don't want to wake her."
He turned around to look at me. He gave me a smile as he stood up, taking Bella's hand, then said, "No you carry her, she's out cold, she wont wake up…..she looks comfortable where she is anyway." He finished as he passed us on the steps.
From behind me I heard him say, "I'll go up and open the front door ready for you." As I sat alone with the sleeping Alice in my arms, I couldn't help but look down at her. Her head had tipped to the side, that must be uncomfortable, better take her up…I reasoned.
I unlocked one of my arms from her waist and turned her so that I could hook that arm under her legs. I arranged my coat on her quickly, so that she remained as warm as possible. I realised as I walked through the front door, that I was carrying Alice bridal stile. I began to question my sanity as I realised that, the thought for some reason, didn't stir any feelings or horror, fear, panic or disgust within me.
As I headed up the flight of stairs, careful not to wake Alice, I heard some panicked whispering. Ohhh no, what's happened now? Did Rosalie drop and earring or something? I asked myself as I made it to their door. I could see Rosalie, Emmett, Edward and Bella all congregated around the front door.
I got close enough to them to see something red smeared on the door. "Guy's….what's all over the door?" I asked tentatively as I held Alice closer to me.
The four of them silently stood back to show a scrawled message on the door, that read, 'You are going to get what you deserve'
I read over the message twice while the rest of them remained silent with solemn looks on their faces. I took a deep breath, then whispered, so that I wouldn't wake Alice up, "Let's get in, lock the door and go to bed. I'm guessing that this will all come off with some soapy water?" I finished as I nodded my head towards the door.
They all complied and Bella went ahead and opened the door. Once we were all inside, Emmett locked the door and mumbled "I'm going to bed."
Rosalie soon followed his lead while Bella and Edward headed to the kitchen, coming back with a damp cloth each. I whispered as I walked passed them "I'll set Alice on the bed; I'll be back in a bit."
As I walked into her room I felt her begin to stir. I walked to the bed and set her down as gently as I could. I slowly pulled my coat off her, but I realised that it was hopeless, seeing as she was holding onto it in a vice like grip and that she'd be warmer with it anyway.
I kissed the top of her head, without really thinking much about it before I walked towards the door. As I held onto the door handle, I heard Alice's soft voice whisper out, "Jasper?"
I turned around and went to her side. I knelt down beside her and whispered back, "Go to sleep Alice…" I brushed my hand lightly over forehead as she frowned.
"'Kay" she whispered in a tired voice. After a few seconds, I realised that she'd already gone to sleep, so I got up and headed to the door. I got out of the room to see that Bella was stood outside the door. I noticed Edwards door click shut as she turned to me. We said goodnight to each other and headed for bed.
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