Summary: Months after the rest of the Cullens' return, and during the her senior year, Bella finds herself content but wary. With her future to think about and Victoria out to get her- tension is no stranger. And what happens when Edward finally returns- but his presence only complicates things?
" We'll get through this Bella, because we have each other."
Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight. Stephanie Meyer is the respective owner, I'm just fooling around with the characters.
The living room in its entirety was as tense as an interrogation room.
Carlisle had returned upon Rosalie's contact with him at the hospital. He announced he would be on his way immediately, having other doctors there to thoroughly take his position- and he was home not even twenty minutes after. He came bustling into the living room, with his jacket in one arm and his briefcase in the other and set it down immediately- taking in the scene before him.
Emmett stood the farthest away from Edward, leaning again the wall nearest the windows. His gaze hadn't relaxed since he returned from Bella's home, having carried her from the truck to her bedroom through the window. She had fallen asleep in the passenger's seat almost immediately after he calmed her down, and wanted to lay down with her to make sure she slept okay.
But as circumstances would have it, he couldn't.
Rosalie stood a few feet away from him in a similar stance. Alice and Jasper sat together with Esme on Alice's left. Alice still seemed as stressed as ever. Not being able to envision someone like that, it was uncommon. It was something that never happened before, and especially not with Edward. Hell, it shouldn't be a problem for her to try and see anyone's future.
Not unless they were dying. Or dead.
Not technically speaking in their case, of course.
Edward stood at the fire place- hunched over as his arm resting on the banister. His back was turned slightly, if not almost completely away from the rest of them. He barely turned to acknowledge Carlisle once he entered the room, only cocked his head slightly to the right as he came to a halt in the middle of the room.
" Edward. Son. You've returned to us." His voice, as always, was calm- but everyone in the room hear the relief. Emmett was sure Rosalie had informed him of everything while he was away getting Bella home- but what was always important to Carlisle beyond anything else- was family. Having his family together and whole met the absolute world to him.
" It seems I that I have." He replied, his voice thick with aggravation. He turned to face him for the first time as Carlisle took a step forward to approach him.
" And you should be grateful for that." Emmett growled under his breath, and fought the urge to really do some damage. He had to admit, the way Edward had backfired so quickly the last time he got him near his eye- was remarkably impressive. He had left a dent near his temple, but nothing more- which had caught him off guard completely, though he didn't let it show.
Vampires healed faster, quicker than Shapeshifters sure, but they usually cracked first if enough force was used.
And Emmett was definitely wasn't holding back.
"Edward!" Esme exclaimed in shock from the couch. He ignored her, or rather he blew her off completely. He snorted.
" I didn't have to come back." He stated, turning around to face everyone. " Not after what you did to me. All of you."
" Carlisle- we all came back because he finally realized that leaving was the wrong thing to do in the first place. Leaving Bella alone like that was selfish." Jasper spat, and Edward smirked.
" You don't have room to talk Jasper. Your selfish reason is why all of this has happened." He sneered.
Jasper growled and rose from his seat and approached him immediately. " Listen you fuck-"
" Jasper, Jasper don't." Emmett growled, grabbing him by his shoulder. Jasper tensed slightly against his hold but gently shook his hand off, completely enraged. By now, Emmett had moved too close to Edward for comfort. He was within arms reach, and as much as he wanted to break the cocky bastard's face in, he would restrain himself for Carlisle. For Esme.
" And you." Edward sneered at Emmett then, taking a step closer towards him. " You son of a bitch-"
Emmett's eyes narrowed and he took a step forward. " -What?" He asked, eager hands at his sides.
He shook with rage as they were now face to face. " You've messed with her head somehow. I heard you two in your room. You were-" He sputtered in anger.
That could only mean he had been hanging around the house since earlier that day- when she had kissed him.
And when she had also confirmed that she didn't have feelings for Edward anymore.
" You've made her feel things that weren't even there to begin with-"
" I didn't make her feel anything. She chose to let me in! You leaving her only caused her grief. She needed someone there for her when you decided to run away after she pleaded you to stay with her. She was heartbroken, and I was only picking up the pieces. Jasper made a mistake, but who are you to throw around accusations? You had your chance to make things right with her- you had weeks, months even, and you fucking lost it."
Edward growled, and Emmett's lips pulled into a tight grimace. " And know what? I'm in love with her. But I'm sure you already knew that."
Another fast blow to the face, and Emmett growled, launching at him- his eyes narrowed and dark. He managed to grab a hold of his neck, and Edward grabbed his arms to try and pry him off. Emmett punched him again in his jaw, with all his might, and this time he was rewarded with a narrow split as he stumbled back, caught off guard.
" Good, I got you." Emmett sneered. " Cause I was getting really fucking tired of you doing that."
" Want to bet it won't happen again?" Edward taunted angrily.
" Guys, stop this. Please." Carlisle begged. Edward glared at him. " Stop what Carlisle? Can't you see?"
He kicked Emmett hard in the chest, sending him to the floor.
" Emmett!" Rosalie called out in surprise.
He groaned, but quickly got to his feet. He had to admit, it hurt a little- but what amazed him more, was his new found strength.
"Things will never be the same as they were! And it's about time you realized that."
He stormed past all of them, and towards the front door to leave. Alice held Jasper to keep him from attacking Edward on the way out, and almost immediately a wave of calmness filled the room. It had been Jasper using his ability to calm their nerves, or rather his own- but it did nothing for Emmett in the slightest.
" He's just leaving to hunt." Alice informed the room- blinking repeatedly as if she had just had a vision. The front door slammed.
" That bastard." Rosalie cursed, hurrying to Emmett's side. " Em... are you alright?"
The entire family had seen and heard everything- most of which they already knew. But it hurt just as much, knowing it would have this effect of their family.
Emmett shook his head, rolling his shoulders.
No. He wasn't okay.
Edward was back, but he had an agenda. He said it himself in Alaska. His had feelings for her- he loved her, that's why he left.
And yet, it took so long for him to return.
But he returned alright, and he didn't come back for all of this to blow up in his face.
Not to be reunited with his family again. No- his intentions were clear.
He wanted Bella.
Author's Note: Well, another chapter done. I'm getting a lot of mixed reviews, but I'm hoping that those of you that are still reading will like the rest of the story and plot, and understand that this story is definitely an Emmett/ Bella story, or Bella/Emmett, however you want to word it, but that in order for the story to flow well, I can't have them romancing it up in every chapter.
That being said, there will be more 'moments' between them, but you have to bare with me. It takes time for a relationship to develop, so I'm hoping you'll still give the story a chance, despite their 'lack' of affection. And if you don't, well, happy reading anyway.
I'll still be updating the story for those that enjoy it even after all this time.
I guess that's it then. And a big thank you for those that are still reading and enjoy my stories. I am truly grateful for that.
I have nothing better to do, so updates might be a little quicker than you like them to be.
I have the plot ready. And I can't help myself right now. College orientation is next week so I'm basically hanging around and watching NCIS, and catching up on shows on my laptop that I really should have started watching when they first aired- before they decided to make hundreds of seasons.
So yeah. Basically in return for my boredom, you get fast updates.
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