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Bitten

I looked up into his beautiful eyes, seeing nothing but murder. I lay on the ground, blood dripping down my back, feeling every ounce of me shaking with fear and sadness.

"You can't do this. Please, you can't do this to me. I love you. And you love me!" I shrieked, struggling against his arms. He had me pinned down on the wet pavement, my wrists aching from his new found power.

"The only thing I love about you, is how you taste." He then pulled me close to him, but it wasn't for love. It was for hunger. His one arm wrapped around my waist tightly to keep me pinned to him. His other grasped my wrist. He looked at the fresh cut that had appeared when he had thrown me. He almost kissed the dripping blood from my arm, making it all the way up to the cut. Then...I could only feel pain, and could only hear my screams.

"ELIZABETH! ELIZABETH!" I awoke to someone holding my arms. I panicked, knowing I was in danger.

"NO! GET OFF! DON'T TOUCH ME!" I screamed against the person.

"Eliza stop! It's me!" THe person then grabbed my shoulders and held me steady. I looked up to see Emmett, looming over me as I layed there in panic. I shot up and hugged him tightly, fear still coursing through my veins.

"There was blood...so much blood." I wepped into his shoulder.

"It's okay love, I'm here. I'll protect you." I felt my heart race, but for a different reason. I parted from him and he stroked my hair soothingly.

"W-what did you call me?" I asked lightly, my memory of my dream slowly fading.

"I uhm..." he hesitated and looked away only for a few seconds. Then looked at me again with a new found confidence.

"I called you something I should have called you long ago." I smiled at him in the darkness. He came closer to my face. And then I couldn't wait for him, and I crushed my lips against his.

He wrapped his arms around me tightly, and didn't fight me off. He did what I always hoped he would, and that was return my feelings. While he kissed me, I tried remembering all my senses.

I could feel his chest as my hands were crushed against him. I could see his eyes closed in pure lust. I could hear his breath coming in more jagged as we kept kissing. I could smell his sweet scent that always made me feel comfort. And taste, I could taste his sweet lips against mine. That is when I knew, that I was truly awake.

He suddenly pulled back a little, breathing heavily. I noticed I was too. We hesitated for a moment, not sure what to do next. Neither of us said anything, it's like we lost all our nerve in these seconds of breaking apart. But at the same time we didn't have the strength to let go. There then was a sound of a rooster somewhere far away, signaling it was dawn. It was like we could barely hear it.

"Hello!? You two! Come on! We're going to go pick some fruit for the syrups!" came an irish voice. A loud rapping came on the door, causing us both to break apart and jump.

"Come on you two! Get up! You have to come with us since you two are the ones who eat all the syrup!" Came Helen's voice again.

"Do you really eat syrup? I mean technically you eat the pancakes."

"Oh shut up Charlie!"

"Then again you don't exactly drink it either." I could sense Helen rolling her eyes. There was another rap at the door.

"Come on!" she shouted through the door.

"Uh, yeah! We'll be right down..." I said, hearing her footsteps go away. I looked at Emmett, who now sat almost backwards at the edge of my bed. We stayed in silence for about another minute.

"I call the bathroom!" Emmett shouted and dashed for the bathroom, locking the door behind him. I sighed and fell back in my pillow.

It had been two weeks now since we had first arrived. Helen had given us a bit of a better room, knowing we were staying for quite some time. Emmett and I just couldn't find the courage to leave. Aside to Helen, Charlie and Danny, there were two other people who also worked here. They were twins: Jenny and Penelope. They were cousins of Danny, and always bickered. They had taken to whispering about who Emmett would choose over them. We had not seen the Cullens since that fateful day, and I didn't really want to, feeling uneasy of being in their gorgeous presense. My parents nor Emmett's had found this tiny town we were in, and were both satisfied. Emmett refused to let me go get the necklace back, but I planned to get it back one day while Emmett was still sleeping.

EMMETT'S POV

I went over to the sink and looked at myself. The area around my mouth was red, along with the rest of my face slowly shading pink. I started running the water and splash cold water on my face. I realized this wasn't good enough, so I started the shower. I couldn't believe what had just happened. I didn't expect her to kiss me like that! Not that I didn't enjoy it but...whoah! I bit my lip for a second, remembering her kiss.

I was struck by how things between us were moving so quickly. Just a couple weeks ago she was the girl next door who I would have loved to be with. Now, it was actually happening. But what could I do? She said she'd go home when she found someone to be with. But if we returned together, then the whole trip would be pointless. Maybe the kiss was just because she was vulnerable after her nightmare. I felt my heart sink with disapointment. It wasn't like I could ask her either.

I stepped out of the shower and put on the clothes I had put in here the day before, to reasure I could have the bathroom first for once. I sighed and tried to keep a straight face as I came back into the room. Elizabeth was already dressed and ready. We went downstairs silently and met up with Helen and the others out back where there was a small crop growing.

ELIZABETH'S POV

"I think we need more for the jam." said Danny. Helen passed out bags and we all started picking. I looked over at Emmett from time to time. Seeing his concentration as he tried finding nice berries. Every now and then I saw him pop one in his mouth. I giggled and kept working.

"I finished this side." I said a while later, wiping the layer of sweat the had formed on my forhead. I looked over at Charlie who was smiling sweetly at me.

"I'm done this side too." He said.

"Okay, go empty out your bags inside and come back out for another row." Charlie and I headed in, going for the giant barrel that we had put out for berry picking.

"I wish you guys had a lake around here. I could use a swim in this weather." I dumped my berries into the barrel carefully.

"There is one, behind the crops, we just never really go." Charlie said looking at me. I looked up to see something behind his eyes.

"What is it?" I asked quietly. He looked over at the crops to see everyone busy and on the other side of the field. He shoved his hands in his pocket and came closer.

"Uhm...are you and Emmett, you know, together?" he scratched the back of his head, blushing. I thought about it carefully.

"I don't really...know." I looked over at Emmett as he snagged another berry.

"Hey! Emmett!" Helen shouted.

"Sorry! They're good!" I could barely hear as he shoved more berries in his mouth. I laughed and looked back at Charlie who seemed upset.

"Why are you asking?"

"Nevermind. Forget it." Charlie went back to his crops and didn't look at me the rest of the morning.

Later that day I found myself sitting on the couch with Emmett snoring beside me. Helen was working away on their bills as Charlie at an apple while sitting on the bar. I noticed how business was very slow for Hotel De Giggle. Old couples would come in and stay for only one night, or a meal. Never were there other people staying for weeks on end like us.

I thought about swimming since the weather was absolutely beautiful today. I clutched at my neck, desperatly wishing my necklace would appear. Then something blinded my eyes in a split second. I looked outside to see someone in the same royal purple cloak. Rosalie. I felt my anger boil slightly. She was always there, and for some reason it angered me. I tried looking closer, hoping to see her eyes. She shifted a little and another glare hit my eyes. She must have been wearing a necklace. I got up and walked over to the window, just staring. I crossed my arms and tried finding the eyes in the darkness of her hood.

I then saw her hand reach up, she was wearing black gloves. I wondered how she could stand the weather not having any skin exposed. She grasped something around her neck and pulled harshly. A gold chain fell pathetically broken over her gloves. She then brought her hand down, and dropped the charm down a little so it was exposed. My eyes bulged and my breathing stopped. There, in her hand, was my grandmother's necklace.

"I'm...going to go for a walk." I said not even paying attention to who was listening. I stormed outside and looked to where she had been standing, but she was nowhere to be seen. I whirled around and around, but there was no sign of her purple cloak. I huffed and headed back inside. I went and sat next to Emmett again. Except I sat down to hard and hit his body,, causing him to wake up.

"WHAT!?" he flew up and almost hit me in the face.

"Geez Emmett! Calm down." Charlie said from the counter. I didn't even notice the commotion, as Rosalie holding my necklace was pinned to the front of my mind.

****

The moon shined brightly on the tiny lake. I stood beside it, feeling as if I was looking at glass. The air was calm, and not a single sound was heard. Except perhaps the crickets. I had no bathing suit, I had never thought to pack one, so i came out while everyone was starting to turn in.

I shimmied out of my pants and started unbuttoning my blouse. I shoved them beside my shoes and looked back at the hotel. No one was in sight, as the little fire flies danced across the fields. Tall grasses also hid the lake and myself somewhat from peering eyes. I turned back around and looked down at the water. My skin glowed a pale white and my toes made tiny ripples in the glass-like water. It felt so nice on the hot summer air. I was so glad this weather had finally arrived. Two weeks ago it was cold enough to freeze your toes off.

I was about knee deep now, letting a little sigh escape my lips. I then closed my eyes and sunk myself completely in. I didn't come up for a while, feeling the coolness wash away my sweat. I calmly floated under the water, none of my body breaking the surface. There was a sudden splash in the water and frantic swishing. I paniced and then felt myself being grabbed. I squeeled, but managed not to swallow water. My body was hurled up, and out.

"Eliza! Elizabeth!" It was Emmett. I lifted my hair back and looked at him, us both waiste deep in water.
"What!? I'm fine!" I screamed.

"Oh, sorry. I thought you were drowning."

I rolled my eyes and looked at him again. As he looked down in embarassment, I took a chance to look at him. Water dribbled delicatly down his perfect squared shoulders. They spilled over his pecks and rippled down his abdominals.

"You okay?" He asked.

"Hmm?" I looked back up at his face. I didn't realise I had been biting my lip.

"Oh! Uh, nothing." I then noticed he wasn't paying attention anymore, he was staring at my stomach. I laughed and splashed his face feircly in one blow.

"Hey! What was that for!?" he asked wiping his face.

"Oh no reason!" I giggled and splashed him again. We started to have an epic splashing fight, and at one point he started throwing me. I was struggling against him, and found myself with my arms right around his neck. Our laughing seemed to fade and I pulled back a little to look at him.

"Elizabeth, I want to know. What exactly did you call this morning?" He asked carefully.

"Uhm, well. It was...nice?" He laughed and looked at me again.

"You know what I mean. Be serious. Where exactly are we?" I thought about it carefully.

"Well, where do you want us to be?" His smile seemed to stay on his face, but it also looked strained with processing what we were. The reflection of the water glistening on his face made me want to get closer, even though I was already cradled in his arms.

"Okay here's the thing." he then put me down. He shuffled his hair a little bit and I could tell he was blushing despite the blackness.

"I want to do this right Elizabeth. I was raised to be a man. I don't want this to be a fling or nothing special." He said clearly and almost slowly.

"I understand." I heaved out a huge breathe and sunk into the water a little bit more.

"I can't exactly ask permission from your father so I'm just going to have to assume he said yes. Elizabeth Browning, will you go out to dinner with me tomorrow night?" His face was down, so he was looking at me almost through his eyebrows. I beamed at him, laughing a little as I answered.

"Yes Emmett McCarty, I will." He beamed back at me. We decided if we were going to do this right that we should probably get our clothes back on and not go for midnight swims...atleast not for a while. We now layed on the field, gazing at the stars.

"Does this mean we have to go back?" I asked him after a while of silence.

"Hmm, I guess so." We both looked at each other disapointed. We didn't want to leave each other yet. I looked back up at the sky and sighed.

"THen again...you aren't supposed to go back until you find a husband." Emmett pointed out.

"You're right! And who knows how this could go? I mean, then going home would be pointless."

"Exactly!" We both laughed and found it exciting that we didn't have to leave yet.

"Plus those twins could always steal you."

"Oh please! Well what about Charlie! He's pretty good looking."

"Oh shut up..."

*******

I awoke to the birds chirping. The sun hit my face hard and my hair felt hot and sticky. My pillow felt hard and warmer than usual. Not to mention it was...moving? I looked up to see that it wasn't a pillow at all...it was Emmett. I flung back and landed on my back. I hadn't even noticed that we fell asleep outside.

"Emmett! Emmett! Wake up!" I went over and shook him. He woke up with a start.

"Geez! I can never wake up normally anymore!"

"You didn't exactly fall asleep normally either!" I squeeked. He looked around and saw the little lake infront of us.

"Aw shit! We fell asleep! So much for doing this the right way." he sighed and got up. We both headed inside and Helen caught me going up the stairs.

"Eliza...could you come here?" I went to stand infront of her when she yanked my arm and dragged me into a room. She closed the door and it was pitch black for a second, then a light flicked on.

"What are we doing?" I asked cautiously.

"Were you outside with Emmett the whole night?" I suddenly noticed the excitment behind her emerald green eyes.

"Yes but, it was a total accident." She rolled her eyes.

"Save the accident crap for your prayers. What happened!? How far did you guys go? Do I hear wedding bells?"

"Whoah Helen! Calm down! It was nothing! We were looking at the stars and then we fell asleep. But...he did ask me out to dinner." Her mouth gaped open widely.

"This is so exiciting! He has to take you to Juan's Site! It's so romantic there! There's dinner! oh! And they do a play afterwards! It's basically the town's main attraction!" We got out of the closet and she explained more about Juan's Site. Eventually she let me go and I went to get dressed, excited for tonight's dinner.

*****

I sat there across from Emmett. He was wearing a dress shirt and nice pants. I was wearing a ridiculousy tiny dress. Helen had basically forced me to wear it. It was a dark red and went just above my knees. I didn't even know these dresses were legal!

I sipped my water as we waited for our food. Emmett had grown strangely akward and quiet, meanwhile I had seen him not an hour ago wearing dirty jeans and a muscle shirt. He had cleaned up so well that I hadn't stopped blushing since he had met me in the lobby of Hotel De Giggle. Charlie had looked jealous, Helen had looked excited, and Danny looked...scary. He looked at me odd sometimes.

I smiled at Emmett and then started to admire the restaurant. That's when I saw them. Two of them. They glided into the room effortlessly. My breath cut short. Rosalie came in smiling slightly, draping her coat off into the host's eager hands. Edward's lips were in a tight line and his eyes glared into Rosalie's hair.

'Why do they have to be here. Rosalie's ruining how hard I worked to look nice by just being here.' I thought. That's when Edward's head whipped to look at me, like he had heard me say his sister's name. I gasped, afraid of his hateful eyes. WHen suddenly they softened and gave an almost look of pity. Like he knew Rosalie was ruining this for me.

"Eliza."

"Hmm?" I looked at Emmett who was staring at me intently.

"Sorry. Just admiring the place." I said a little too quickly.

THe whole night I wound up staring at the Cullen syblings. Edward glared at Rosalie while she looked at the back of Emmett's head. Thankfully, he didn't notice them.

It was like they were speaking silently. Rosalie would giggle sometimes and Edward would kick her secretly under the table. I knawed on a bread stick nervously, and then gave Emmett my full attention.

EDWARD'S POV

"A seat over there please." I said to the host who was thinking revolting thoughts about Rosalie. This was one reason why it was nausiating to be around her.

'I was hoping to look at his face Edward!' I simply ignored her thoughts and geared her towards the table without Emmett noticing us.

'Rosalie's ruining how hard I worked to look nice by just being here.' I turned a little too quickly to see Elizabeth. I felt pity swell in my stomach. It was amazing how strong her feelings were for Emmett, and how his were for hers. I couldn't believe I agreed to go here with Rosalie.

As we sat, she stared. Little thoughts of them together-in more ways than I would have liked to see-would pop in Rosalie's head. She would giggle and bite her lip. I kicked her several times, loving nothing more than to drag her out of here right now. That's when I knew I couldn't let her ruin this for Elizabeth and Emmett. They deserved a normal human life together and I wouldn't let Rosalie ruin this.

At that same moment the waiter came over to take our orders.

"We're leaving. Sorry, my sister is in utter pain." she looked at me like she could rip me apart right there. Infact, she was picturing that in her mind. I simply smirked and headed for the door.

ROSALIE'S POV

I followed after Edward, anger spilling over. I felt my eyes sting like I could cry.

"Why did you make us leave?" I hissed as we walked humanly to the end of the town.

"I'm not letting you ruin this for them! Besides, Emmett doesn't want you!" he spit back with almost venom. How could anyone not want me?

"Easily Rosalie. Easily." he responded to my thoughts.

"Get out of my head!"

"Well it's true! Emmett is happy with her. All he was thinking about was proposing to her."

"WHAT!? Tonight?!" Edward suddenly stopped and grabbed my shoulders.

"Rosalie. He's human! Not a vampire! Stop doing this to yourself! You know you can't have him! Why are you even acting like this? You hate humans!" I felt my heart breaking as I thought of him with Elizabeth. She was a good person, which is why I hated this so much. That he would be happier with her than he ever could with me. They would get married, have children, watch them fall inlove. But I couldn't give him that. I couldn't even grow old with him. Dry sobs hit my throat.

I then felt Edward hug me.

"It's okay Rose." He rubbed my back comfortingly.

"He's going to be happy." I said pathetically. I was saying this sadly, rather than gladly.

"Edward. You go on ahead. There's something I have to return." He nodded and hugged me one more time. In a flash, he was gone. I ran over to the little forest I had found her necklace in. I dropped it in the dirt the exact way I had found it. I broke one more sob and knew I had to say goodbye. I couldn't yet though. I would ask Carlisle if we could stay for just one more week. One more week and that's it. Then I would leave Emmett to his life.

ELIZABETH'S POV

"No! That's cheating you can't do that!" I shouted at Emmett who was smirking.

"That's not cheating! Queens can move in any direction for however many spaces they want." Emmett said pointing at his Queen who had now check mated my king. I glared at him and threw a pawn at his head.

"HEY! Now that I know isn't in the rule books!" he said rubbing his head. We were playing chess out on the back porch of the hotel. It had been four days since our first date. We had been on a date every single night since then. To make it even more proper, we had asked for seperate bedrooms. I didn't know who was more excited for all of this, me or Helen.

I looked at Emmett, my seriousness coming forward.

"Emmett, I have to talk to you about something." I took a rook in my hands and fiddled with it.

"My grandmother's necklace. I have to go back for it. Please, you have to let me." He sighed, unsure of himself. He looked at the sadness in my eyes. He reached over and stroked my cheek nicely.

"OKay fine. But only if you beat me in chess."

"Deal!" I laughed. I got up and went to get us something to drink. When I came back, Emmett had put the chess pieces back to starting position.

"Okay, my turn to go first." I took a sip of my drink and looked down at the chess board. I grabbed one of my pawns, only for something to rattle on it. I frowned and looked at it. There, placed on the pawn, was a diamon ring. I looked at it in udder silence. I then looked up at Emmett who was biting his lip in anticipation.

"Emmett, I-" he suddenly got up and came to my side.

"Elizabeth. I know we've only been out for times. But, these last few weeks have meant more to me than anything. Infact, we were even close back home. I want to be with you Elizabeth Browning. For real. I promised I'd help you find someone perfect for you, and he's sitting right infront fo you."

I felt tears well in my eyes. He slid the ring off the pawn and took my left hand.

"Elizabeth. Will you marry me?" I felt a laugh of tears escape my lips.

"Yes Emmett. I will marry you." I jumped at him, causing him to fall back and me to land ontop of him. We kissed each other and layed there for hours. Relishing in the moment that was ours.

****

"So, I guess before we had back we should go get that necklace." Emmett said at dinner. Helen had not stopped smiling at us. She had taken away the key to my room, saying we were to share a room wether we liked it or not.

We got up from the bar and headed for the door.

"We'll be back later." Emmett said. He held my hand as we made it towards to fields.

"Emmett those look like some menacing clouds heading this way. We better make this quick." We had planned to start heading back tonight, anxious to tell our parents. Helen told us the wedding had to be placed here, and I felt so excited about that. I had not seen Charlie ever since we told him. He had some how slipped out of the room.

We eventually came to the forest, it looked darker and creepier than last time. We stepped in and looked around carefully, scared another bear would come out.

The little waterfall eventually came into view.

"My necklace!" I ran to the side of the pond to find my grandmother's locket. I opened it to see the picture of her and my grandfather in it, as well as a very folded piece of paper. I took it out and looked at it.

I unfolded it, finding it extremely difficult considering how impossibly be bent it was. Two words were printed on it.

'You win." I looked at it puzzled. I turned around to show Emmett when I saw him looking at something in shock. I turned to follow his gaze. Right infront of me almost, was a bear. I felt it's breath heave out in hostility. It then got up on it's back feet and made a loud shreiking noise. It's claw then came boring down on me.

"ELIZABETH!" I heard a voice before the claw scratched down my chest. I fell to the ground, feeling the sickening pain in my shoulder. I looked at the wound, to see it was deep and harsh.I looked up, over to the bear. Emmett had rushed over and pushed me out of the way almost a little too late.

Now it faced Emmett. I tried saying something, but the wind had been knocked out of me. The deadly claw came back down again, and hit him hard. He fell beside me and the bear began clawing at him, over and over. I tried getting up, completely paniced. The wound was still too deep where it had hit and I was losing blood fast.

My vision became hazy from the blood loss and the tears. Everything was a blur as Emmett was being attacked over and over. Then I heard something that caused my heart to hurt even more. Emmett's cries. I tried finding my voice. Where was my goddamn voice?!

"EMMETT!!!!!!!!!!!" I shouted so loud that bear became startled. It then leapt out of site in a second. I tried clearing my vision. Then, I saw him. Or what looked like him. Emmett lay there in his own blood. One hand reaching for me. Claw marks covered him. Even his beautiful face. The deep tissue in his face was completely exposed.

My breathing was jagged and painful. The bear had hit my chest so hard my breathing was troubled.

"Emmett." I whispered. He mouthed my name. Then, with all his effort, he said something else.

"I love you. Be safe my Eliza." A tear fell from his broken face.

"Emmett. No. Please." I said in harshly. My vision began to get clouded by tears. I reached for his hand desperetly.

That's when he was suddenly lifted. I looked up. It was Rosalie. She cradled Emmett in her arms. His blood dripping furiously to the ground.

"I'm saving him." she said quietly. I looked at Emmett's now closed eyes. Suddenly, they were gone. His eyes, his lips, everything. THe only thing that was now infront of me was Emmett's spilt blood.

"Emmett....." I whispered.

"EMMETT!!" I shouted. I screamed, over and over. Waiting, waiting for any sign of him. I expected him to suddenly come from the darkness, smiling and no harm to his beautiful face. I kept screaming, never stopping until my voice was nothing. Not even a whisper. I turned onto my back and wept. Emmett, my Emmett was gone. He was dead, and I never even got to save him.

"Elizabeth?" came a voice. Hope rose in my heart. He was here.

"ELIZABETH!" I looked around frantically. A face appeared infront of me. Only it wasn't his. It was Charlie.

"He's gone." I tried to say. It was nothing. I couldn't say anything. Charlie lifted me up and headed towards the town. I was about to struggle, when blackness took over my heart and my mind.

****

I sat in the car, waiting for the front door to open. I looked down at my hands seeing the ring. I pulled it off gently and tucked it into my pocket. I stepped out of my car and looked around. Nothing had changed. Except someone standing in the field across from my house. I was about to walk over when someone called my name.

"Elizabeth." It was Mrs. McCarty. She smiled kindly, her husband and adopted child following her.

"Where's Emmett? Where's my boy?" she asked excitedly. I could see his eyes, his nose, his smile. I turned to his father. His hair, his cheeks.

I couldn't stand to look at them. Tears had streamed down my face without me knowing. My face remained emotionless, that hadn't changed ever since Charlie had recovered me.

"I...couldn't save him." my voice cracked over and over. I looked away from them, hating to see their faces. I heard Mrs. McCarty gasp.

"Elizabeth!" Someone was suddenly hugging me. It was my mother.

"We've been so worried." she cried.

"Please Elizabeth! Where's Emmett?!" Mrs. McCarty shouted through tears. My mother looked astonished. She lead us all in the house. Me last. I looked over at the silouhette on the field one more time before entering my home.

Being back home didn't affect me at all. The blackness from the day had taken over all my senses. The scene always replayed in my head.

I lay there, motionless, watching him disapear. I couldn't save him...