I'M AT WAR
Hey guys! Here's the long awaited chapter for this story! I'm soooooooooooooooo SORRY that it took ages to update... I got myself a bit of a writer's block with this story (I feel like shit for it because it was only 5 chapters! How fucked is that?)
I really appreciate your feedback peeps! It looks like Seth won the vote! So this has now changed to a Bella x Seth story... I apologise for misleading thoughs readers whoassumed it was a Bella x Emmett story... It originally was but well Seth... *sighs dreamily* is such a cutie, very irresistible and I thought it went well with the story. I'm sorry for those readers who wanted BxEm together... You can always check out my other story SAME POSITION. This definitely a BxEm story and will NOT be changing pairings whatsoever.
Once again, I apologise for not updating sooner! Please do enjoy this long ass chapter! And of course, your feedback is ALWAYS welcome and appreciated.
Disclaimer: SM owns it all 'cept the plot... mine, mine, mine :)
Happy reading
Chapter 6: Officially Forbidden
Bella's P.O.V
"Will you come down Bella? You've been in that fucking tree for nearly 3 days now!" Rosalie's strained voice brought me out of my still position. I looked down at her, making my face expressionless as I examined her appearance. Her hands rested on her nicely clad waist and her weight was leaning on her right side with a glaring face. "You WILL NOT turn into a monkey by sitting in a tree. It's impossible." She said with a cheeky grin.
I quickly fell out of the tree, landing gracefully as I let a small smile tug at my lips. "Damn it." I played along.
Her grin lessened into a smile as she removed her hands from her hips and stood straighter. "Oh, Bella… what are we going to do with you?" she sighed as she pulled me into a hug.
"What you've always done… love me and let me suffer in peace." I responded casually.
She tsked at me as she stepped away. "Stop talking shit and go take a shower. You really smell."
I didn't respond; instead let her lead me across the lawn at a slow, human pace. I really missed my Emmett and Seth… I hadn't seen either for hours and it was really hurting me, making the darkness impossibly blacker and suffocating. That was my fault though; I knew Emmett was in the house, I could easily have left the comfort my tree had provided and went in search of him; I questioned myself repeatatively for that. Why was I holding back on seeing him? Seth… well Seth was a different story; one that I was dying to know the next chapter of but also wanting to put it off because I needed to focus and sort through my fucked up emotions.
"I think you should go for a hunt after this as well." Rosalie muttered as we reached the porch.
I nodded my response though I knew she wouldn't have seen it because her back was to me. "K…" I whispered as we entered the house.
I sucked in a deep breath before I looked up to examine the room. I regretted this immediately as the darkness seemed to vanish around me so quickly, being replaced by the blinding light produced by none other then Emmett Cullen. He stood in the middle of the lounge looking at us with nothing but a pair of jeans on, showing off every defined muscle of his perfect body… and that V… God, it was so sexy as it dipped low before disappearing behind the sturdy fabric of his jeans. Stupid, fucking jeans! Who the hell invented clothes?I mentally growled as my eyes roomed the rest of him.
"Bella…" I think I heard him whisper. I quickly averted my eyes to look into his, somewhat surprised to see that they were a coal colour. "How are you?"
Holy SHIT! HE IS TALKING TO ME! My mind screamed excitedly.
"Yes…" He said with a grin, his beautiful dimples on display.
Argh! I said that out loud? How embarrassing! I thought and was once again grateful that my blush would never again appear on me. His grin widened again and his dimples became more defined as he studied my expression and as if reading my thoughts. God, I loved his dimples… so damn beautiful; I wanted to touch them… so badly!
"I've seen better days." The logical part of my brain forced my voice box to work since the only thing that I was focusing on right now was his gorgeous dimples. I returned my gaze to his eyes, again mildly surprised to see my comment had hurt him. His eyes always seemed to be guarded when he made eye contact with me so I couldn't help but to silently gasp slightly when I saw his emotions swimming around in them. I had only twice seen him express that much feelings and that was when I nearly killed Alice and our little sexual encounter that had caused more problems then imaginable. I stood still, completely in a trance by his eyes, feeling completely exposed to him; I knew he could see right through me, right into my soul.
"Is there anything I can do to make it better?" I barely saw Rosalie's jaw drop because my breathing had left me completely and my own chin hit the floor. What. The. Fuck?
I was completely shocked into speechlessness. My mind didn't even do anything, it felt like any thoughts and feelings had stood completely still before vanishing from me completely… then the burst of acceptance and adoration that I had so desperately wanted from Emmett came to life. I had craved this feeling for so long, my entire existence and now it was here, in my grasp. But Seth gave you that too... without a second thought, without a fight! My mind hummed.
"I'm going delusional Rose!" I whispered as the realisation that this was a mind trick or him fucking with my feelings came to mind.
Emmett's face fell and his eyes became somewhat guarded again. "You're not delusional Bella. I really want to make it better for you." He said quietly, his eyes never leaving mine even though his body slouched.
I mentally reached out to touch the glorious feelings Emmett had set inside me… was he really doing this? Was he speaking the truth? Was I suddenly good enough for him? I knew that as soon as I accepted them, I would be addicted… God! Please don't let him pull away!
"You just did Em." I whispered honestly before the little voice in my head began scolding me for giving into him.
His grin returned, dimples deep in his gorgeous cheeks and coal eyes seemingly sparkling. I returned his cheerful gesture before allowing my eyes to roam over his body once more. I lingered on his neck, remembering how I showered it with kisses before attacking his broad shoulders. Next were his pecks – God fucking damn his pecks! So sexy and defined… I momentarily begged my mouth not to speak my mind as I imagined running my hands all over it. I could imagine the heat his body no longer produced as my icy cold finger ran over it, making it stand out like a sore thumb… how I wish I could roll my tongue over it and suck it before moving over to his other dark nipple and showing it the same amount of affection. I wanted to run my hands down his body again, down his perfect 8-pack before dragging my tongue in its wake. I imagined as I ripped his jeans off him, revealing his powerful legs and that tight little ass off his… well it definitely wasn't little… that booty was pumped with firm cushion –
Rosalie cleared her throat beside me before tugging on my arms. "You need to shower. NOW!" She said hastily, not even waiting for a response as she dragged me up the stairs. "Poor Jazzy." She whispered as we reached the final step and she continued to rapidly drag me down the hall.
Jasper...I sighed out loud as my thoughts once again drifted to my sere. With all the emotions going on right now, I wouldn't be surprised if he packed a small bag and took off for a while. Alice and her psychotic, possessive emotions were enough to make any non empath go crazy so I really couldn't blame him.
"Now, shower deary. Me and you will then hunt and we have A LOT to discuss." Rose ordered as she pushed me into the bathroom. "Scrub a few times please."
"Do I really smell that bad?" I asked, picking the hem of my clothing up and sniffing it.
"Yes." She nodded as she closed the door.
What is she up to?
Seth's P.O.V
I sighed as I glared at the remote to the TV as it failed to find a channel to keep my mind of Bella. 4 days of her absence had caused my skin to feel the effects of the Forks blistering cold weather, caused my eating habits to go out of whack - freaking the hell out of Claire might I add – causing a noticeable amount of weight and energy loss and caused me to empty and incomplete. I did understand the imprinting process and I understood where Sam was coming from when it comes to 'creating a better and stronger generation', but the imprint was out of my control. Maybe I wasn't supposed to have children… maybe the Clearwaters weren't supposed to have another generation. With Leah and Jacob imprinting on each other, probably the most unstable pair in the pack, though love was evident between them, anger was a very dominant emotion between the two; she would have a miscarriage numerous amounts of time just because she has so little control (bless her soul).
One stage of my life, after learning what I was and the purpose of being a werewolf, I was excited, fucking ecstatic and impatient to imprint because of the powerful feelings and happiness it brings one when done. I had felt it off Quil, Sam, Jared, Jacob, Leah and Brodie and I was almost addicted to it. Then seeing it first hand with mainly Claire and Quil, I was hooked. It was such a beautiful thing and I wanted it… badly.
Now I do have it and only a few believe me. I wasn't allowed to see her and it was literally killing me. One touch from her would return my energy, pride and passion. Sure, one look into this beautiful golden eyes will be sufficient but nothing compared to her feel of her cool, soft skin. She is my power source; the reason for my existence.
I felt the warm wetness before I realised I was crying. Though not many, tears rolled down my cheeks and slid down my neck before disappearing into my shirt, the coolness of the still air making it seem icy like. Fuck, I need to see her.
"Seth?" Claire's soft voice sounded mumbled as the wall separating the kitchen and the living area muffled it.
Quickly, I cleared my throat and wiped the tears away. "Yeah Claire?"
"You hungry? I made muffins…"
I shook my head, forgetting that she couldn't see me as I continued to press the remote's worn buttons.
"Can't see you Seth, I need verbal responses please."
"No thanks Claire." I respond, grateful that she didn't get annoyed for repeating that at least 6 times a day.
I heard as she sighed before her small footsteps sounded against the wooden floor. "Seth, this is getting ridiculous." Her voice strained as she placed a plateful of what looked like double choc chip muffins. My favourite! Well, used to be! I thought as I looked at the plate, daring my stomach to rumble hungrily like it used to. She flopped down next to me, a muffin in her small hand and shoved it in my hand. "I'm going to have to mash your food up soon and spoon feed you like a baby."
I forced a smile at her cheeky comment as I dropped the remote to the cushion next to me and moved it to the muffin.
"Ok, this is just stupid." She muttered as she leaned forward and her hand disappeared into her pocket. She pulled it out, her hand now holding the small mobile phone that belonged to Quil. Sliding it opened, I barely saw the photo of Claire and him as she scrolled through what looked like the contacts list. I leaned closer to her, my curiosity getting the better of me. Her thumb continued to scroll down before she found what she was looking for, moving the phone away so that I couldn't see what she'd landed on.
Pressing the phone to her ear, we both listened for a response.
"Cullen Residence." I was on my feet and jumping over her as she had pressed the phone to the ear that was not facing me. I was sat next to her with my ear pressed to the back of the phone before she could even respond.
"Hi, is Bella available?" Claire responded confidently to the female's voice. My heart skipped a beat at the mention of Bella's name.
"Sorry, she's in the shower right now. Can I take a message?." Disappointment quickly squished my hope and excitement.
"No, that's fine. I will call back later today if that's ok? Is she expected to be leaving the house?" Even though I was devastated and no longer 'sitting' on Claire, I was grateful that she was at least trying to get some information about Bella's later activities.
I sighed at the female vampire's response. "Not that I'm familiar with. Can I ask for your name? I'll let her know you called…"
"No, that's fine. Thank you." She was clever to not reveal her name as she pressed the small red button to end the call. I honestly had no idea how Quil could use the keys on that thing, they were so small compared to his huge fingers.
"Will we really try calling later?" I asked somewhat hopefully.
Claire hugged me quickly. "Of coarse Seth." She said happily as she stood up. "Do you believe that she was in the shower? Are you ok?" She handed me the small phone as she said this.
I raised an eyebrow at her, confused by her first question. The leech gave no hesitation at all, in fact responding to Claire's questions before a couple of milliseconds were gone… maybe it was the pixie leech who answered and saw we'd call? I internally scoffed at that because Bella had explained how much that particular parasite hated my Bella. I'd suspect if… What's her name… Amy? Ally?… Pixie will do!Pixie answered, she would've hung up at the mere mention of Bella's name or been anything that wasn't pleasant as this leech had. Maybe it was the 'mother' or the blonde one.
"Yeah… I'm fine. Thank you for doing that for me Claire." I said sincerely as I gave her a grin. "It means so much."
She smiled at me. "There's a bit of the old Seth we are love. I would do anything for you if it meant you'd be that happy again." She chuckled.
She laughed at that; she sent me another smile before head back to the kitchen. I sighed as I sat there, thinking about Bella, impatient and hurt that I couldn't see her right now, hold her in my arms and feel her cool skin that was welcoming against my hot one.
Why couldn't Jacob, Sam and Leah understand? Why couldn't they accept it? They all had the imprint occur on them, they knew what it felt like and how it works, so why couldn't they see that I had experienced it? I had been on patrol with each one of them at least once in the last few days and my mind and body only seemed to be focused on Bella. Couldn't they feel through me what I felt and what I thought? JACOB! I snarled at the thought.
Anger was getting the better of me as I sat, vibrating the sofa with my body trembles and causing the slight sound of metal and plastic crushing. My chest voiced the now familiar growl as I realised I will owe Quil a new phone for making his a ball.
"Seth, what happened? Is every –" Claire cut herself off as I stood, pacing the small living room after I threw the ball of metal to the wall. "What did you do to Quil's phone? Calm down Seth. Please?"
I ignored her as the anger seemed to send further waves of ripples through my body… something that now only happened when Jacob was around; his mere presence in my mind and physically being near me pissed me off. Asshole! I thought as I continued to pace, my body rattling me to the spine as I did. Ok, so my pack doesn't want me to see her, now the leeches don't want her to see me… or maybe she doesn't want to see me – no that's not true. I can feel it. She needs me just as much as I need her. That's how the imprint works. We need each other… but my imprint isn't normal… I sighed as I remained in human form, mildly surprised that the living room wasn't destroyed and containing a big fucking wolf right now. No, it's normal for her to feel the need for me. I could hear it in her voice. She needed me.
"GET OUT SETH! You're going to phase!" Claire yelled as she kept her distance from me. It was then I realised my body had returned to it's previous state of strong waves. I quickly ran to the door, no longer able to contain my anger as I felt the telltale bone braking and stretching before I could open the wooden escape. Shattering under the impact, I jumped through the door as Embry, Quil and Sam's thoughts quickly filled my mind.
"SETH! I TOLD YOU TO CALM DOWN! YOU FIX THIS FUCKING DOOR WHEN YOU'RE HUMAN!" Claire yelled at me as I plopped my hairy ass on the grass and flopped my tongue out huffing. I gave her my best puppy-dog eyes (no pun intended) as I bowed my head obediently, knowing that her anger will vanish with this simple act that Embry and I had used numerous times in order to get out of trouble. I needed to put thoughts of the phone call and Jacob into that private area in my head since Sam was with us; that would only cause more trouble.
What did you do to Claire?Quil's thoughts were half amused, half worried and I knew he would be here in a matter of minutes.
I may have broken a copy of things… I responded as I closed my mouth and made my eyes water slightly to pull off my pouting face.
Please tell me you didn't break the T.V? That's the only thing that gets me through Claire and Quil's nightly routines! Embry's pleading voice became whiny at the end.
Shut the fuck up!Quil snapped as the sound of his heavy footsteps could be heard.
"Seth! Stop with that look! It's not going to work!" Claire said firmly but still hid her face behind her hands and turned away. Yeah, right! I thought teasingly.
Unleash it full force!Embry chuckled mentally, encouraging me more at seeing her reaction.
NO! Why do you two do this to her all the time?Quil growled as his steps became harder, a sign that he was pushing himself to get to me quicker. She feeds you, and makes sure we have electricity and water, does your washing, cleans –
Don't listen! Quil playing the guilt card is not fair! Embry snapped as I felt myself recoiling my pout. Pussy Seth! I dare you to do it!
Embry! Sam said warningly knowing if I was anything like I used to be, I would not back down on any dare.
Making my mind up quickly as I heard Quil's steps, I moved forward slightly, closer to Claire, pout still visible and eyes even wetter.
"Seth! Stay!" she demanded her voice softer now as she peeked through her fingers. I let my jaw quiver slightly as I moved closer, widening my eyes in the process.
Go for it Seth!Embry and he's egging on.
Tsk, this is going to get us in trouble one day!
I'm going to kill you!Quil barked as he rounded a corner meaning he was probably a couple of hundred meters away.
Finally reaching the bottom step the porch, I gave the last bit of the innocent face to Claire and held it, waiting for her to look at me.
Sam and Embry mentally laughed and Quil growled as a sigh slipped from Claire's mouth, her hands falling to her side and her face holding defeat. SCORE!
"I'm sorry Seth, I know it's hard to fight sometimes. I just wish you could be more careful." She said with a smile and patting my head. I responded with loosening my jaw and letting my tongue fall out, huffing happily before licking her cheek playfully. "Eww! SETH!"
She pulled away and wiped the drool from her cheek with a laugh just before the impact of Quil's body landed on mine.
Why do you do that? ALL THE FUCKING TIME! He mentally yelled as he held me to the ground, growling viciously at me.
"QUIL!" Claire yelled, shock her most dominant emotion. "Get off him! NOW!"
He quickly obeyed, cussing me out as he did.
You seem happy Seth… a bit more enthusiastic with a small bounce in your step. After saying that, he screwed his face up, telling himself off for sounding like a girl.
I threw him a smile as my thoughts bounced back to Bella, completely forgetting Sam was there since he had only spoken once since I had phased. The phone conversation replayed itself; I felt my emotions slipping back to how they were when I was talking to her.
You spoke to Bella? SETH! I ignored Sam as my thoughts bounced back to the day we met. I don't know why I was shifting through certain thoughts from the meeting, but I kept going nonetheless. I focused on a particular one, when Bella had moved from my lap and looked straight into my eyes. Though still touching me, I couldn't help but feel empty at the lack of it.
~~Flashback~~
"I've always been consumed by darkness when Emmett isn't near me… and now… he's no where to be found and yet it feels like the sun is so bright and bathing my skin." She smiled at me looking relieved. I was mesmerised by her smile, she was beautiful and bright as her eyes sparkled gold and her hair rustled gently with the wind; she looked like an angel. I watched as she sighed before taking a deep breath through her nose… it killed her happy look immediately as her nose scrunched up in disgust and her body stiffened.
"What?" I asked, my body becoming alert as I too, smelt the air.
"Please don't let me do that!" She grinned at me as I sat confused when I couldn't smell anything out of the ordinary. "It's going to take some getting used to of your smell… you really do stink horribly."
I couldn't help but laugh at her, knowing she wasn't trying to offend me in anyway. It was weird that she smelt like a beautiful mixture of coconut and vanilla instead of something nasty like what the other blood suckers smelt of. "I don't smell that bad!" I teased as I let a cheeky grin curve my lips.
She giggled at me. "Mhmm…"
We sat in silence for a bit as we looked at each other; my eyes kept drifting to her lips; her plump, pink lips that were simply created for me to kiss, nibble, lick and suck on. Mine
"When you're around, I'm surrounded by light… it's so different because Emmett's the only one who has provided that… even when he's being mean and ignoring me." She continued from her previous explanation. Even though her lips were begging me to lick them, I would listen to her. It sounded too important to miss.
"Is it a good thing? I mean, that I provide you 'light'?" I was slightly confused by what she was saying.
She sighed contently as she caressed my cheek. "Oh, Seth… it is definitely a good thing." She smiled as her thumb traced invisible lines on my cheek, sending pleasurable shivers down me. Her touch was so gentle and the coolness of her skin seemed to leave a hot trail of fire in its wake. "The blackness consumes me when Em isn't around… there isn't a difference in the paths I set in the world… everything is the same. Then you come along and now I can see, see shape and difference in the world. I can see that I've been travelling the same, worn path for so long… the one that makes me return to Emmett and hurting.
"It's like the light you provide is making me look around… giving me options to really explore… look at things differently." My heart swelled and was pounding against my ribcage at her explanation. Her face seemed to glow and that gorgeous, angelic smile lit it up. She was beyond beautiful… I couldn't find the words to describe it; there simply wasn't enough.
"So is there a difference between this 'light' that me and Emmett provide?" He was obviously my biggest threat, my competition, I needed to know everything about him and where her frozen heart was.
Her smile vanished quickly before sighing. "No and I don't think it ever will. To me, like the vampire in me, sees and needs Emmett as my mate. A vampire, like an imprint," she pointed to me "will only ever have one mate. Emmett has always been that mate which is why I'm so drawn to him, addicted to him and what he produces."
Her words both stunned and crushed me deeply. She wanted him, needed him… Emmett was her lover, her mate. Her one and only.
Bella's thumb brushed under my eye, wiping away wetness that dragged across my cheek, a trail of my tear following it until her thumb eventually departed my skin. I didn't even realise I was crying.
"Oh, Seth." She whispered as her other thump mimicked her action. "Please don't cry…" she continued to wipe away the tears as my heart seemed to break into a million of pieces. I looked into her eyes, mildly surprised to see that hers were watery. "Because you came along... You're my sun Seth, my warmth. I don't know if it's because of the imprint, but I feel something for you. I've only just met you yet I feel so safe, happy and alive being your presence." I watched her eyes which had grown darker and I wondered why her tears wouldn't fall over.
Did she not care about me that much? Were these sympathy tears? No, she can't cry.
"You make me feel what only Emmett has ever made me feel. I don't know why but I like – no love it. I don't ever want to go away." She leaned forward and placed her cool lips to my cheek, kissing away my tears.
I sighed happily, not even realising I was holding my breath as she moved her head slightly, her lips barely brushing against mine as she began kissing away the tears on my other cheek.
"If I remember correctly, tears are supposed to taste like salt?" She mumbled against my cheek.
I chuckled as I nodded before my hands wrapped around her waist, twisting her slightly and pulled her to my chest, her back to it. I instantly felt better now that we were touching more. "Yes Shorty."
"They taste disgusting." She said with sickened voice.
~~End Flashback~~
The blackness consumes me… I guess she means that without me or Emmett she feels empty, like nothing matters because nothing colours her life. Everything is the same because she can't differentiate it without… what did she say?
Isn't it obvious?I was surprised it was Sam who spoke when I couldn't think of the conversation we had when we first met. I came to an abrupt halt causing both Claire and Quil to raise their eyebrows at me, confusion sprawled across their face. Maybe she needs both you and the big leech, Emmett to survive… y'know? You're her sunshine like she is to you.
Are you feeling ok Sam?You can always rely on Embry to kill a fucking moment. I rolled my eyes at him as Sam began telling him off.
Ah… Sam? I couldn't help but to feel anxious at the thought that maybe Sam was beginning to accept my imprint. Did he really understand that I have imprinted on a vampire? Could he finally accept it?
Well, like Embry said, you do seem a bit more happy.He responded with a final glare to Embry who seemed to be withering on the ground at the alpha's threats. It was then that he started showing me images of myself over the last few days, from the day right after to the imprint occurring to this morning when I had just gotten off patrol. The first two days had shown me as a moody, agro dog, constantly thinking of hurtful things to get other members of the pack feeling empty and like shit… showed me suffering and making them suffer to feel my pain. I cringed at that, not happy with myself and trying to rake my brain to these specific memories that Sam had collected. I saw through his mind how yesterday I just seemed like the living dead; the shine in my coat had gone and it seemed thinner. What stood out most in that memory though were my eyes. Dull and boring, no sparkle or humour in them like they used to. I was the cheery, over talkative and over enthusiastic fool in our group… but not that memory. The memory he showed me from the brief moment we were together this morning displayed the still lifeless wolf recognised as myself, only the muscles a werewolf had seemed to be slimmer.
This is what you look like now Seth.Sam showed me, me through Quil's memory since he hadn't personally seen me. Can you see the difference in your coat alone? Definitely shinier and thicker… I looked healthier. Seth, the reason why I am finally agreeing with you is because only an imprint can do that. When I had imprinted on Emily, I tried desperately to avoid her, to never see her and continue my life on with Leah. I momentarily cringed at the memory of my suffering sister. She was always so strong, independent and happy… then he left her… for our cousin. Fuck she was a mess. Always so angry and weak, so sensitive and sad. I shuddered at the thought, so did Sam. I felt weak and angry for no reason, felt like the day didn't shine as bright as it used it. I never felt complete anymore… the only way I did was being with Emily. The thought of her always brought a smile to my face, the sound of her voice made me feel high and the mere touch of her calms the soul so much that I felt invincible.
I am never going to fucking imprint! All this lovey, dovey shit and disgusting!
Sam glared at him as my hope finally bubbled over happily and I began pouncing up and down on the spot, excitement my sole emotion. Can I go see Bella now?
Under one condition Seth. I began bobbing my head quickly as Claire began laughing. I probably looked like a fucking idiot with the numerous amount of emotions expressed through my face and movements.
What's that? PLEASE TELL ME SAM! I NEED TO SEE HER! I practically yelled as I whined and fell to the grass and began rolling around impatiently.
"What is going on?" Claire laughed at me.
"I'll find out." Quil responded as a kissing noise was heard and then the whooshing of the wind.
What did I miss?
The three of us ignored him as I stood up and began wagging my tail furiously.
Y'know… you really do look like a dog about to get a bone!Embry laughed.
Sam! What's the condition? PLEASE? I thought impatiently, curious as to why he was taking forever to talk.
He gave a throaty chuckle at my eagerness before turning to Embry. Embry goes with you.
Embry yelped mentally as I let out an audible happy howl; Claire laughed at me.
GET YOUR FUCKING ASS MOVING EMBRY! WHY YOU STANDING THERE! LET'S GO! NOW! LET'S GO! I mentally yelled, stilling howling happily as I began pouncing on all fours again.
Seth… I do not want to see this imprinting shit first hand! I just told you I'm not liking the whole impr –
Stop yapping and get moving Embry! If you ain't here in 1 minute, I really will destroy the TV! I growled.
Ok, anything but the TV! Oh, and did I say you owe me big time? I'm really not liking this!
Yes, yes, yes! NOW HURRY UP!
Impatient much?Quil chuckled beside me as I returned to pouncing on the spot happily.
I was going to see Bella.
Rosalie's P.O.V
I was slightly shaken by what Emmett had said to Bella. If he was pulling her leg or playing on her feelings, I was going to kill him because she didn't need this. She was already in the dark about a lot of things and the recent addition of the mutt to her miserable life just made it that much more worse. I was still slightly shocked that one of the many werewolf traditions had occurred on Bella, only having learnt the basic knowledge of what imprinting was from Jasper when this shit occurred. From what Jasper had said when testing the other dogs' emotions when they found this Seth guy, they were feeling extremely pissed, territorial, hostile and shocked… I was convinced the disbelief was there because it's not every day you see two immortal enemies all cosy and comfortable with each other.
After pushing Bella in the bathroom, I turned on my heels and made sure Emmett was aware that my footsteps were heavy, a sign of determination and business. Descending the stairs, Emmett's stance was still standing, looking above me with his mouth gaped slightly.
"You wanna explain what the fuck was that?" I hissed angrily as I placed my hand on my hips.
Emmett sighed as her rubbed the back of his neck, something of his human life that had carried over to this eternal one. "Me and Jasper talked… my emotions are everywhere but what I do know is that I really want to try –"
The shrilling noise of the phone cut him off right before I was going to growl at him. I quickly moved it and answered.
"Cullen Residence." I tried to speak as calmly and welcoming as possible even though I was reeling with anger towards the bare chested man before me. The person on the phone does not deserve this anger... unless it's Alice!
"Hi, is Bella available?" A female's voice responded.
I raised my eyebrow at this, slightly confused because even though when she was with us, she was family but in reality, Bella was a nomad; travelling the world at her own pace and feeding off animals. No one really knew about her… unless she had met someone on her journey? If so, then why would she give a human this number? "Sorry, she's in the shower right now. Could I take a message?"
"No, that's fine. I will call back later today if that's ok? Is she expected to be leaving the house?"
"Not that I'm familiar with. Can I ask for your name? I'll let her know you called…"
"No, that's fine. Thank you." The dial tone came quickly after her pleasantries. Who the hell was that?
I shook my head, my mind drifting back to Bella and the dickhead before me who had held her frozen heart for nearly half a century.
I growled at him, pretending the phone hadn't interrupted our argument, and quickly twisted my face into the perfect Rosalie grimace. "Don't you dare Emmett! After all the shit you've done, pushed her away and disrespected her, I will not let you fuck her up anymore!" I seethed, anger soaring through me.
"Rose, you know the fucking story!" he growled at me too, his body now straight and prepared for me. Jasper would rip him to pieces if he saw him sizing me up! I thought with an internal chuckle. Where is Jasper…?
"Yes, I do know the story, that's why you're going to leave her alone and continue your life with Alice." I hissed quietly. "Actually, what about Alice?"
He sighed, this time in frustration as he maintained his defensive position. "It's complicated!"
I through my head back and laughed, not that it was humorous, because it wasn't, it was the fact that the man was oblivious to how much his affection was going to complicate this situation further. He had no idea what shit was about to go down or how that his sudden change of mind was going to rip this family apart. He honestly thought that was complicated?
Emmett growled at me, his expression darkening as he glared at me. I didn't need my husband's ability to sense his anger and insecurity. "What is so funny about that Rosalie?"
I smirked at him as I dropped my hands from my hips and folded them over my chest. "You're damn right it's complicated. This shit is a fucking mess!" I snapped. "You need to sort through your emotions before you even try and approach Bella,"
"I know." Emmett said quickly.
I ignored him. "You need to sort out your relationship with Alice,"
"I know." He nodded.
My eyebrow twitched at that but continued anyway. "Edward needs to get out of the fucking picture."
"I know!" he agreed with anger.
I sighed angrily with another twitch of my eyebrow. "A mutt has imprinted on her which is only making –"
"Matters worse, I know." I stated through gritted teeth.
STAY CALM ROSE! I mentally growled, getting more pissed for being interrupted again. I couldn't stop the red film from covering my eyes. "You need to leave Bella alone Emmett. She doesn't need this shit."
"No." He said simply, his eyes softening up when Bella's name was said.
"No?" I scoffed, the anger in me becoming uncontrollable as I glared harder. "Emmett! Bella doesn't need this quick change of heart!"
"You want her to be happy right?" He snapped at me.
"Damn fucking straight Emmett! That's why you need to stay the fuck away!" I yelled, not caring if anyone was listening.
"I plan on making her happy Rosalie! She's been in love with me for nearly five decades and I know it's like I'm going for second best because I don't love Alice anymore but it's not like that!" He yelled back, his feet finally coming to a stop and his face now in mine.
I growled at him, his size not the least bit threatening. "Get the fuck outta my face McCarty!" I barked as I stood up straight too.
"No Hale!" He spoke my name with such distaste, like someone was forcing him to eat human food. "I'm fighting for Bella, ok? Get that in your head! I'm gonna fight and there's nothing you," he poked my shoulder angrily. "or some pup take her away! Neither of you two will get in the way! I care about her and I want to make her happy."
"Then don't go near her! If you want her to be happy, then let her be with the mutt!" I yelled and pushed him out of my face, beyond pissed that he was in it, invading my personal space.
"I will not let her be with a dog! They are dangerous and will hurt her. She will never be happy with it!" Once again, he spoke as if the werewolves where a contagious disease. They're definitely a fucking disease, that's for sure!
"You are dangerous and you have hurt her too! Granted, you was with Alice but there are ways of rejecting her that don't involve throwing it in her face! Speaking of which, what'd I say about getting in my face?" I yelled before the anger got the best of me. I felt as my knuckles tightened to a fist before connecting with him jaw, sending him soaring through the air and into the painted, solid plastered walls. Creaking and groaning under Emmett's weight, the wall collapsed sending debris and shattered plaster to the floor, carpet and shrubs that Esme had planted there. Fuck, so DEAD!
"What the fuck Rose?" Emmett yelled angrily as he stood and dusted himself off of material.
"I told you to get the fuck outta my face!" I retorted back, my maddened state causing Emmett to only glare instead of move towards me.
"Rose?" I ignored the soft, confused voice behind me as I threw my hands in the air in frustration.
"DON'T GO NEAR HER EMMETT!" I yelled as I stepped towards to the now fresh hole in the wall.
"She will go no where near those bastards of dogs! I can't believe you're for her going with such mangy things!"
"Just let her Emmett." Alice's smug voice came from my left and I glared at her because I knew her reasons were the complete opposite to mine. "Let her be with the mutts. I personally think it's the perfect match. Bitch for the mutt."
I glared at her as Emmett growled. "You have no business here Alice. Fuck off!" I hissed as I sent her a glare.
"What's it matter anyway Emmett? I told you that no one will have you. You will forever be mine." Alice said possessively stalking towards him with a dark feature to her face. I honestly did love Alice like a sister but she was well aware that when it came to Bella, everything was put on hold. Yeah, I know that was wrong of me, that I shouldn't emphasize that the world revolves around Bella… but that's just how it is. Jasper and I saw our selves as parents to Bella and would do anything and everything to make it better for her… unfortunately Alice was something that made that difficult. It was a 'pick a side' issue and always caused conflict in this family when she was around. But we still love her to death.
"Guys, I'm not a possession…" Once again, we all ignored Bella's voice as I glared at Alice.
"What's goin' on?" Jasper's southern drawl usually made my panties soaking when he said that particular line… I don't know why, but the fire I held for this man would always go straight to my crotch; but not this time. My anger was reaching sky high right now.
"Jasper, tell her that Bella is not to see the dog. We know that they don't want them to be together; it is simply ridiculous and extremely dangerous!" Emmett growled as he moved away from Alice, a brief look of disgust filling his eyes and face before returning to a glare.
"I know. She will not be seeing the mutts." Jasper said with determination and a nod.
"Jasper! You can't forbid her to see him!" I yelled in shock, maddening my state so much that the red film that had covered my eyes seemed to thicken slightly.
"I can and I will! Even if that means killing the mutt once and for all!" he snapped firmly; I noticed Emmett smirk and nod in agreement.
Bella's sudden deadly growl echoed around all 6 six of us; I stiffened at that as the realisation that I was the closest to her with Edward a few meters from me. I hadn't even heard the shower turn off or the rustling of clothes or towels or her quiet footsteps on the timbered floor. I had ignored my name when she called not so long after and obviously so did Emmett because he was gaping at her with shock, guilt and something else that caused his eyelids to droop slightly and his eyes to darken. I quickly turned to Bella, confused by his reaction.
Though she was looking beyond pissed, she still looked beautiful with her dark hair clinging to her skin, droplets of water sliding onto her skin before disappearing into the white fluffy towel I had laid out of her. Realisation hit me again and I quickly stepped in Emmett's line of view of her, pissed that at a time like this, his eyes were saturated with lust. Motherfucker! I mentally hissed, momentarily wondering why I couldn't voice that.
Jasper was quickly by my side, his own lethal glare fixated on Emmett before turning slightly to Edward, his eyes darkening too. Was Edward suddenly all eyes for her too?
"I don't appreciate any of y'all making decisions for me!" She said with toxic in her voice as she moved around Jasper and me. "I'm a grown ass woman and can make my own decisions! If I wanna see Seth, I WILL SEE SETH!" she barked at Emmett, turning her back to me and my mate to what I assume, glare at him. Good! Motherfucker deserves it!
"Bella, I'm only doing it to keep you sa – " Emmett said with a pleading voice but Bella cut him off.
"I can take care of myself! You have never been interested in me, let alone my safety before so why the sudden need to protect me?" she countered, her voice still dangerous as she clutched the towel tighter to her small frame. "And you!" She turned hastily, pointing a finger at my husband as the towel fluttered behind her, baring her leg to Edward who gasped and Emmett who, mid-moan, growled at Edward. "HOW DARE YOU!"
"No Bella! I'm serious! You will not see him, never be with him! If I so much as smell that mongrel, I will chase and kill him! DO YOU UNDERSTAND ME?" He growled just as loudly. "He is dangerous and could kill you! His natural instinct is to kill our kind –"
"His natural instinct is to kill our kind, I KNOW!" She interrupted as her frame shook with anger. I flinched back slightly as her eyes darkened to near black. "But once an imprint has occurred, their first and foremost instinct to protect and take care of their imprintee. SETH WOULD NEVER HURT ME!"
"No! He would kill you quickly before you could even feel the pain!" Jasper hollered back. I felt disgusted and ashamed by him at that moment. All he had wanted was for Bella to be happy, find the love of her life… now that she might have, he was going to deprive her of it? I watched as Bella's eyes filled with venom and her face became blank. I moved forward towards her, wrapping my arms around her shoulders and crushing her to my chest as her frame shook with cries.
"You have no right Jasper." I whispered as venom pulled in my mouth. "This is her only chance at happiness and you're going to turn your head at it?" I continued as I swallowed back the venom, trying my hardest to not like my emotions get the best of me.
"Emmett will make her happy. That is what she's always wanted! Emmett is willing now Bella… why are you being difficult?" He sound exhausted. "I can not! I WILL NOT let you see him!"
"Hey! What about me?" Alice finally spoke up. "He's my fucking husband!"
I rolled my eyes as I continued to hold Bella tightly to my chest. "This has gone too far Jasper. I'm really dissa –" the wind around us picked up and I couldn't help but to feel a mixture of relief, anger and disgust fill me.
Edward immediately had Alice behind him protectively as Jasper and Emmett moved before us, Emmett before Bella and Jasper in front of all three of us. Bella quickly moved her head away from my shoulder and looked up in the direction that their scent was strongest. Her eyes were golden again and a huge smile was on her lips. I didn't miss the slight bounce in Jasper's stand and her turned to glare at her. Her excitement must've been the cause of that.
"If you go near 'im, or leave ma side, I will kill him before he knows what comin'!" Her smile was immediately replaced with a jaw drop and eye widening.
"JASPER! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?" I yelled at him, furious that he would say such a thing. "HOW DARE YOU THREATEN SUCH A THING? You have NO right to dictate her life!"
"We'll talk about his later!" He snapped through gritted teeth. "We have some dogs to dispose of!"
Bella began shaking in my grip as a sob vocalised itself. "Why are you doing this to me?" She barely whispered.
The werewolves footsteps were heavy and didn't sound too far away; there only seemed to be two sets of paws. I didn't know whether I should quickly warn them of the hostility that lay before them or let them come just so that Bella could see him.
"SETH!" Bella's soft voice screamed around us as she thrashed around in my hold. She didn't have to try too hard, the piercing sound of her cry was too much for our sensitive hearing; we quickly covered our ears.
"SETH! RUN AWAY! PLEASE DON'T COME ANY CLOSER! SETH!" Bella screamed just as Emmett sacrificed his hearing ad wrapped a protective arm around her, stopping her from running off.
The paws hitting the ground slowed momentarily before hitting the ground harder, a sign that they weren't going to stop but had pushed harder, trying to get hear faster.
"Let go! EMMETT! Please, let go!" Bella struggled in Emmett's hold, her voice loud and pleading. "LET ME GO!" she yelled.
I was frozen to my stand, confused about what to do. Bella's potential mate and another mutt was running directly for us, possibly to their death. Jasper, though experienced in fighting vampire, I knew would have no problem destroying a werewolf. They were by far, easier to kill compared to one of our kind. Emmett, I knew also had brilliant fighting skills, would definitely be able to put up a good fight, especially if his mate was involved. But that's just the thing… would this Seth guy fight for his mate, his imprint?
I didn't know the strength of the bond between an imprint and imprintee… I didn't know the lengths he would go to protect and defend his imprint… The only thing I did know, because I had a gut feeling, this would not end well if they didn't see each other.
Jasper tensed as a outgrowned sandy coloured dog came into view, his teeth bared and vicious growls filling the silent area around us. The other dog, a brown one was barking warningly too and was hot on the first mutt's tail. I figured the first one was Seth - he actually looked disgusting and sick compared to the other one. Was the seperation between him and Bella the cause of that?
My pondering immediately came to another halt as Bella's piercing scream echoed around us. "SETH! GET OUT OF HERE! THEY'LL HURT YOU! PLEASE!" her voice was near hysterics as they approached.
I quickly wrapped my arms around Emmett's neck, tightening the hold so that I was choking him. The element of surprise was in my hand and he immediately let Bella go as he gasped my air and tried to loosen my grip. I jumped up, wrapping my legs around his waist, desperate to 'knock' him to the ground.
"ROSALIE!" Jasper's shocked voice made it clear that the attention was on me. I briefly looked up and saw that Bella had indeed escaped Emmett's hold and was running to Seth and the other dog, Edward hot on her trail. "Let him GO!" Jasper yelled before pulling me off him and holding me at arm's length, his face asking me the question 'what the fuck is wrong with you?'
"Get back here!" Edward's demanding and loud voice quickly cause me to look away from my mate. I saw just in time as he grabbed a hold of Bella's shoulder, she growled at him before spinning around and punching him, sending him flying back to us... towel also coming with him. Oh. My. God!
Hope you guys liked it! I know, another cliffy but I will be updating again soon! I PROMISE! It won't be as long as this one though... maybe.
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