SM owns. Unbeta'd.
"So, this thing with Mike is serious?"
"Serious enough that she's brought him home for Thanksgiving. What do you think?" Rose give me the bitch glare.
I exhale loudly.
"Play nice tonight. He's a nice guy, Edward. You'd actually like him."
Rose and I are driving to Emmett's house to hang out. Everyone had dinner with their respective families earlier, and now we're all going to play some pool. Em's got a sweet set up at his parents' house.
"I'll be the judge of that," I grumble.
No one will ever be good enough for Bella.
"Hey! 'Sup? C'mon down!" Em's voice booms through the house as everyone hugs and says hello.
Bella runs towards me and I scoop her up.
Apples. I breathe in home.
"I'm so happy to see you! I've missed you so much!" She says in my ear.
"I've missed you too, Angelgirl." I close my eyes and revel in happiness.
I hear a throat clear behind us. One I don't recognize.
Bella pulls away and looks down shyly before grabbing the guy's hand and pulling him towards me.
"Edward, I'd like you to meet Mike. Mike, this is my best friend, Edward."
He's all-american, boy-next-door. Preppy-looking. Not at all what I imagined. Bella's always dated the artsy-slash-I-don't-give-a-shit-what-I-look-like type.
"Nice to finally put a face to the name, Edward." He smiles a Colgate smile and offers his hand. I take it, squeezing firmly. He winces slightly, but recovers.
That's right, fucker. Don't fuck with her.
The rest of the night is spent laughing, playing pool, and me watching Bella and Mike interact. He dotes on her. He's nice to her.
Fuck. Can't find anything wrong with him.
And that doesn't sit well with me.
"Let it go, little brother." Rose sits next to me following my line of sight to the couple.
"Little? We're twins."
"I'm still older by four minutes."
"Fuck that."
She chuckles silently.
"If you love her, you'll support this. She's the happiest I've seen her in a long time."
I glance up at my sister. Her face is serious and pleading.
"I see that."
So why aren't I okay with that?
A/N: Getting closer to THAT TIME. One more tonight? Lemme know if you want it :)