AN: Okay, I am alive!!! I am so sorry it's taken so long. I;ve had this chapter written for like ever and i just didn't type it. School was hectic, but now it's over, so hopefully i'll update more often. For those who haven't heard. Selene was nomintated for the best Original character. She is pretty Dang adorable. Voting has started dispite what my profile says and i think the site is on my profile. if not, look up Zombies Run This Town.

Disclaimer: I do not own and will never own Twilight. All rights go to Stephenie Meyer. Selene however and her relationship with Emmett are works of my overactive imagination.

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It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.

Chapter Sixteen: Thunderstorm

(Selene's POV)

After breaking our kiss, Emmett put me at arms length and grinned stupidly. I laughed, and his grin changed from stupid to evil. We wiggled his eyebrows wickedly and I tried to read his mind, but he was throwing the Spanish alphabet at me.

Ah, bay, say, chay, day, ay, efe…

I raised an eyebrow at him, and with a faux evil cackle, he swept me up, fireman carry style, and dashed for the trees behind our house. I had no idea where he was taking me, but less than a second later; I remembered the river between our clearing and the tree line. I gasped and started squirming. But, before I could release myself from his grasped, he took a leap and then there was water splashing up around us. This all happened with in two seconds and I was soaked, sitting in the river with water dripping down from my hair. I playfully shot an icy glare at Emmett. Hejust sat across from me, grinning at his success.

It amazed me how he could still look like a god with his brown hair soaked nearly black and his clothes soaking wet. My glare cooled. Before quickly standing up, I splashed a wave of water towards Emmett with my hand. Then I pounced in his general direction. He stood, caught me in his arms, and fell back onto his back on the opposite bank of the river. I was lying on top of him and we couldn't help laughing.

A minute later, he stopped and just looked, lovingly, at me. I stopped laughing as well and cocked my head to the side. All he did was smile up at me, and I was lost in his eyes. Emmett was such a big part of my world and I still couldn't believe he was all mine. After so many decades of watching him in Rosalie's arms, I had the satisfaction of him being in mine. The corners of his eyes crinkled adorably with his smile, and, with out realizing we had moved, his soft lips were on mine; his hands were gently pulling my face closer to his so that we didn't have to reach so far. I let him guide our lips together as my hands went to tangle in his damp hair, his hands holding my hips tightly to him. I was in heaven in the arms of my soul mate. There was no denying the love I felt for him. Emmett was my world. Not a part of. My whole world. Edward, Alice, Jasper, Rosalie, Carlisle, Esme, and, now, Bella, were parts of my life, but Emmett was my life.

We stayed like that for a few minutes, until, all too soon, we were both panting for breath. Damn natural instincts! A vampire was supposed to, theoretically, go indefinitely without air, but it was quite uncomfortable. I grudgingly rolled off of him to the side, and lay on my back, heaving for air. I kept one of Emmett's huge hands in mine as we lay there next to each other.

Not too long later, my extra sensitive hearing picked up Debussy playing from Edward's room. I sat up with my hands on the ground behind me and just listened. I hummed along and a smile spread across my face. I loved Clair DeLune. She was an amazing artist. Then, I was aware of Edward and Bell's voices drifting through the walls with the music. I peeked in on Edward's mind and saw Bella stop Edward from having her dance with him.

"I can't dance," she murmured, obviously embarrassed. Edward's thoughts swirled around possible reasons for her not dancing.

"Well," he began, "I could always make you."

Bella glared challengingly at him as she thought. Then, as bravely as Bella Swan could, she spoke.

"Edward. I'm not scared of you Edward." I chuckled. Usually no human would ever dare challenge one of us- especially one fully aware of what we're capable of.

Emmett scooted over, closer to my side and put his hand over mine.

"What's so funny, Sel?"

"Oh, I was just ease dropping on the two love birds up in Edward's room…" I trailed off as I was drawn back into Edward's mind.

"You really shouldn't have said that." I could tell from his voice that Edward had a wicked smile on his lips. Though I knew for a fact that Edward wouldn't actually hurt Bella, I couldn't stop myself from lurching to my feet when Edward's vision shifted down. I knew he'd gone into a crouch and I could hear his playful snarl. None of my knowledge of my brother could stop my legs from carrying me back to the house.

I had pulled myself out of Edward's thoughts and was finally able to control myself by the time I reached the house. I gave an involuntary sigh of relief when I heard the laughter that emanated from my brother's room.

"What's wrong?" Emmett was right behind me with his large hands on my shoulders.

"Nothing. Just an overreaction." I shook my head, and was reading for the stair rail when a squeal came from the kitchen. I turned on my heels and began heading the other direction, towards the kitchen, when Alice came dancing out into the entry way with a huge grin plastered on her face. Jasper trailed behind her with one of Alice's hands in his. He looked distantly happy as he watched his world twirl around happily.

"Okay, Tiny; whatever it is can't be that exciting," I said, leaning back into Emmett's chest as his oversized arms coiled around my waist. I crossed my arms over my chest and arched one eyebrow.

My pixie sister smiled another gleaming grin, twirled again and then went to stand in front of me.

"There'll be a thunderstorm tonight! Time to play a little baseball!" She squealed. I had to crack a smile at that. We hadn't had a chance to play baseball in months. I loved baseball, or, really anything competitive.

Alice bounded past me to go up the stairs. Jasper, Emmett and I followed as she led us up to Edward's room. She gave the door a light rap and then just walked in.

"It sounded like you were having Bella for lunch, and we wanted to see if you would share," she said in the chirpy way she always spoke in.

I was going to aim a kick at my sister, but Edward smiled from ear to ear and shook his head.

"Nope. She's all mine." I hadn't seen my brother smile so fully in a while, but they'd become much more frequent since the arrival of Bella in his life.

Alice shrugged nonchalantly and went to sit cross-legged in the middle of the floor. Jasper remained in the doorway. Emmett went and made himself comfortable in one of the leather armchairs and I took my place on his lap. He discreetly, if there is such a thing as discreet in a house of vampires, kissed the back of my neck.

"There's a thunderstorm happening tonight. Do you and Bella want to come and play baseball?"

I snorted at the idea of Bella trying to keep up with our game of baseball, but it would be good to have her try and be the umpire for us, so that Esme could actually play.

Edward's face lit up even more. "That'd be great! Have you asked Carlisle or Esme yet?"

Alice beamed and shook her head, getting up to leave. She grabbed Jazz's hand before disappearing through the door.

I looked back and Bella was looking a little nervous.

"What's wrong Bella?" I asked gently, a little concerned about the extra paleness her normally pale skin had taken on. Edward looked down to her, concern written in every inch of his face.

"Baseball? I can't play baseball. Too clumsy," she muttered, embarrassed.

Emmett, Edward and I couldn't help but let a laugh out.

"Well, I don't think it's very funny," she said indignantly.

"No, Love. We weren't laughing at you. You won't be playing; you'll be watching," he said seriously, trying to hide his smile. Bella's face lightened a bit. And then confusion crossed her brow.

"What's the thunderstorm about?" This time I giggled (I know. So not like me.) and answered.

"You'll see when we play tonight," I said, grinning mysteriously.

Bella just shrugged, dropping the subject, though I could tell she was still very curious. Trying to distract her, I asked a question of my own.

"Did Edward tell you he plays piano?" Her eyes shone brightly as she shook her head 'no'.

I shifted my gaze to Edward and raised an eyebrow questioningly.

Why not? I thought to him. He just shrugged.

"Why don't you play her something?" I suggested out loud.

Bella popped up off the couch she and Edward were occupying and began pulling him towards the door so fast that she could almost be mistaken for a vampire. He playfully glared at me as he passed and I childishly stuck my tongue out at him. I hopped out of Emmett's lap and helped him up before scooting after Edward and Bella, following them down the hall and the stairs.

Emmett dropped down onto one of the huge white sofas and a plopped lightly down next to him, curling up into his side. Edward sat down at the piano and pulled Bella down to sit next to him.

Without a word, Edward began to play. He started with a fast, sweet melody. I knew this song well and tapped my fingers across my leg as if it were the piano keys, playing along.

"This is Esme's Favotie," Edward explained to Bella after a minute of playing. I smiled. The inspiration for that composition was the strong but tender love Carlisle and Esme showed each other.

Then, halfway through the song, Edward wove into a more gentle, but twittery tune. Bella looked to Edward for an explanation.

"Alice and Jasper," I answered her questioning look. Understanding crossed her face. Edward changed the song again. He wove into a soft lullaby style song. He had just recently composed that piece. I had sat next to him as he worked through the keys and put together a melody.

"What is this one?" Bella asked.

Edward smiled widely before answering.

"This one was inspired by you."

Bella's cheeks turned scarlet red and a tear rolled down her face. It took a minute, but then her face was elated.

"Really!?" She looked around to me and I leaned forward, around Emmett, and nodded.

"Wow. Thank you Edward!"

"Why, you're very welcome, Love." He leaned down and kissed her on her nose. The gesture, of course, didn't interfere with the song. The melody went undisturbed and merged into yet another tune.

That one surprised me. I hadn't ever heard it before. That song had a strong beat mixed with a playful and sweet tone. I wondered when he had composed it.

Emmett was playing with my hair like he knew something, but when I tried reading his mind, he was thinking about Romeo and Juliet and his paper due the next week.

"What is this one?" I asked, finally biting.

Edward gave me a teasing smile and pressed his lips tightly together.

"Edward!" I said half growled. But my brother said nothing.

"Edward, just tell her. You know, before, she hurts one of us." Emmett laughed, squeezing my shoulders. Edward snickered too and I punched Emmett in the shoulder (not hard though).

"All right. It's about you and Em," Edward said. His wide smile was that of a proud brother's. My half growl melted and I jogged over to Edward and planted a kiss on his cheek and hugged him.

"Oh my God! It was beautiful Edward! Thank You!"

"It was my pleasure. I thought it would be a good time to uncover it." The music stopped, and he hugged me back. I looked at him with confusion when he pulled away.

What?

"You'll see, but I have to get Bella back home so that she can properly introduce me to Chief Swan."

I growled again, this time at being kept out of something. Edward just stood, took Bella's hand and stepped down from the piano rise. He kissed me on the cheek and said he'd see us later that evening.

"It was a pleasure to officially meet you," Bella said. I gave her a quick parting hug.

"The pleasure was all ours," I replied. Emmett bounded away from the couch; put his arms around my waist and we walked Bella and Edward to the door.

"See ya later Bella!" Emmett called. From the sound in his voice, I just knew ha and Bella were to be close as brother and sister one of these days.

As soon as Edward's car was out of sight, Emmett turned me around and hugged me tightly. I stood up on my toes and he bent his head to meet me halfway.

Our kiss lasted less time than I had wanted, but obviously that couldn't be helped.

"Will you two get a room?" Rosalie asked snidely. She had really been very grouchy since the break-up. I had probed her mind many times and could tell that she truly didn't love Emmett as more than a brother. I figured she was just lonely after all those decades of having been with someone.

I sighed, and decided to sacrifice my day. I pecked one more kiss on to Em, and then suggested that he and Jasper go hunt again. Once he left to go find our brother, I turned to face Rosalie. But, before I could get the words out, Alice came flying down the stairs.

"Yes! Yes! Yes!" she squealed, "What a great idea! She ran into me and squeezed me into a hug.

Rosalie looked from Alice to me with a confused expression.

"What's going on?"

Alice saved me the trouble of answering and making myself look like a big ray of sunshine for even thinking f the trip. No way did I really want the credit for the thought.

"We're going shopping! The three of us! Together! Wow, what a great day. Meeting Bella, shopping and baseball!" She said all this with one round of oxygen.

How anyone could be excited about shopping, I had no idea. But the way Rosalie's ace glowed with satisfaction, I knew it had been the right choice. Though we didn't always see eye to eye, Rose and I were sisters and I did feel sorry that she didn't have a love anymore. I knew he was out there, and I hoped he would find his way to her soon.

Five minutes later, the three of us were all seated in my Acura and headed for a shopping trip in Port Angeles. Oh Joy!