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Chapter nine – Meeting the Family

Elizabeth's P.O.V.

I drove into the school parking lot the next day to find Emmett waiting for me at my usual parking space. I hopped out and he immediately took my hand and kissed it.

"Hello, milady," he greeted, bowing.

I rolled my eyes with a smile, "Emmett, what're you doing?"

He straightened up and kissed my cheek, chuckling, "Just greeting my girlfriend."

I smiled and twined our fingers together. I glanced at the rest of the Cullens, who were across the parking lot, and they were all smiling knowingly at us.

"I take it they know," I said, uncomfortable from their stares.

Emmett chuckled, "Yeah. I didn't tell them. They just kind've… found out."

I looked at him quizzically.

He shrugged, "You'll find out tonight."

"What?"

He suddenly became uncomfortable, "My family wanted to meet you officially. They sorta… found out about yesterday. I told them that I told you. They want you to come over for dinner tonight…"

I glared at him.

He held up his hands defensively, "I didn't tell them about you! I want you to tell them yourself. If you agree, that is."

I sighed, "Fine."

He grinned happily and pecked me on the lips. He then looked over my head and his grin widened. "Looks like my family's not the only ones who know," he said.

I turned and had to bite back a laugh. Leah, Eva, and Jeremy were standing at the entrance of building four. Leah and Eva were giggling so hard, they were shaking. Jeremy was red in the face, furious.

I grinned at him and turned back to Emmett. "So let's get this day over with," I said.

"See you at lunch," he said, kissing my cheek. He walked away.

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Emmett was waiting for me outside of the Algebra classroom. He took my hand, "How have classes been so far?" he asked.

"Crappy," I said. "I want this day to be over with."

He chuckled, "Let's go to lunch. I want you to sit with us today."

I looked up at him, "Emmett…"

"C'mon, Lizzy!" he said. "Just one day, please?"

I sighed, "One day. That's it. I don't want my friends to think I've abandoned them."

He grinned happily and kissed me on the cheek.

"Elizabeth!" Leah ran up, but stopped short when she saw who was with me. "Oh," she giggled. "Hi, Emmett."

Emmett smiled politely and placed an arm around my shoulders, "Hello, Leah."

Leah giggled and turned back to me, "Are you coming to lunch, Elizabeth?"

I shook my head, "I'm eating with Emmett and his family just for today."

She glanced knowingly at me, nodded, and walked away.

Emmett stared after her, "That was odd…"

I shook my head, "For her? Not really. Come on. Let's go to lunch…"

We walked into the cafeteria, and most eyes were immediately on us. Emmett's arm around my shoulders tightened.

We walked to Emmett's family's table, consciously aware of the eyes boring into our backs.

As we reached our destination, Alice jumped to greet me, "Hi, Elizabeth!"

"Hi, Alice," I smiled and nodded to Jasper, "Hey, Jasper."

"Hello, Elizabeth,' he nodded to me.

Bella stood and extended her hand, "I don't believe we've officially met. I'm Bella. And this is Edward."

"Elizabeth," I nodded, shaking both of their hands. Emmett and I sat down.

"How are you liking Forks, Elizabeth?" Bella asked, smiling at me.

I smiled back, "I like it. It's rather easy making friends here, you know? You can just be yourself…"

Bella nodded, "I completely understand."

Then, Alice leaned in close, "So, I hear Emmett told you."

"Alice!" Emmett hissed.

I smiled at him and placed a hand over his. I looked back at Alice, "Yes, he told me."

"He also told us that you have a little secret of your own," Jasper noted, staring at me curiously.

"Jasper!" Emmett hissed, looking truly frustrated with his family.

"It's alright, Emmett," I assured him. I looked back to his family. "Yes, I do have a little secret of my own, but I think I'll wait until tonight to tell you."

Alice pouted, "C'mon, Elizabeth!"

"No," I said. "I'd rather wait if I'm going to have to tell your whole family anyway."

Edward looked over my head and smirked, "Your friend looks like he's about to explode."

I turned. Jeremy was standing in the door, red faced and furious. He was glaring fiercely at the Cullens—well, Emmett.

I rolled my eyes and turned back to the, "He has a major crush on me. It's annoying."

I didn't notice the glare Emmett sent Jeremy's way.

HPHPHPHPHPHPHP

"I don't know about this."

We were standing outside the large, white house that was the Cullens' home. Emmett rolled his eyes and tightened his arm around my shoulders, "Liz, you've already met them."

"I haven't met Carlisle or Esme," I mumbled and Emmett chuckled. I continued, "And plus… I think I've the right to be a little uneasy about being in a house full of vampires. I've been taught to think that vampires are…"

I trailed off, afraid of offending him.

Emmett kissed my temple, "It's alright, Lizzy. It's natural. And I promise I won't let anything happen to you."

I nodded and we walked into the house. "Carlisle!" Emmett shouted. "Esme! We're home!"

A beautiful woman with brown hair, golden eyes, and a kind, motherly face walked into the room.

"You must be Elizabeth1" she exclaimed.

"We've heard so much about you1"

I felt a small blush rise to my cheeks as I shook her hand, "It's nice to meet you, Mrs. Cullen."

"Oh, please!" she said. "Call me Esme! Mrs. Cullen makes me sound old!"

"Well… technically…" Emmett said cheekily.

"Emmett!" I scolded while Esme glared playfully at her son.

"What?" Emmett said. "It's true!"

"It's rude!" I said.

Esme laughed, "Oh, it's alright, Elizabeth, dear. I'm used to it. Now," she looked up at the ceiling. "Where is my husband?"

At that exact moment, Carlisle Cullen came down the stairs. He couldn't have been older than twenty six. He had short cropped, blond hair and, of course, golden eyes.

"Ah, Elizabeth," he greeted, smiling kindly at me. "Excuse me for my momentary absence. I had some work to finish."

I blushed and ducked my head, "It's fine, Dr. Cullen."

"Call me Carlisle," he said, extending a hand to me. I shook it gratefully. "I'm sorry, but we don't have any dinner cooked for you," he continued. "It just slipped our minds. We don't necessarily need food."

I smiled, "It's alright, Dr—Carlisle. I ate before I came."

Carlisle smiled at me and said, "Why don't you and Emmett go get yourselves situated in the den and I'll go round up the rest of the family."

Emmett led me into a warm, cozy looking room. Situated around a large fireplace was two large, white sofas, two arm chairs, a loveseat, and a coffee table.

Emmett sat us down on the loveseat. I waited anxiously for the rest of the Cullens to arrive. Emmett squeezed my shoulders and whispered in my ear, "Relax, love. Everything will be fine."

At that exact moment, the rest of the Cullens filed in. Carlisle and Esme took the two armchairs, while Edward, Bella, Alice, and Jasper took the two sofas.

"Alright," Carlisle clapped his hands. "I trust that Emmett has told you our secret, Elizabeth?"

I nodded.

"Alright," he said. "So, I think we can all safely ask: what is your secret, Elizabeth?"

They all—minus Emmett—looked at me expectantly.

Straight to the point, huh?

I took a deep breath.

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