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"Sorry to interrupt." She's utterly unapologetic.
"No, you're not," I quip back. "Rosalie, meet Bella Swan."
Bella smiles. "Emmett's wife?"
"You know Emmett?"
"Not yet."
Rose eyes her suspiciously but offers her hand. "Nice to meet you, and thanks for cleaning up our shaggy dog." She gestures to me, and I roll my eyes.
Bella giggles and flutters my low-lying hairs. I might be blushing.
"Seriously," Rose continues, "I was about to start bringing in barrettes."
"Jesus, Rose." Emasculating much?
Rose's eyes travel to the drawing. "What's that?"
"Siena Two," I answer confidently, placing it in her waiting upturned palm.
-o-
"This is good, Edward. Really good. Exactly what I think we need. The circular form, the half headboard, low design…it's brilliant."
Now I know I'm blushing. Bella is standing far too close and miles away. I settle for weaving my fingers through hers.
Rose starts to pass back the paper, when suddenly the little heart in the corner catches her eye. "What's this?"
Bella's giggle causes Rose to shake her head at the two of us. Thank God she seems to have assumed the most innocent interpretation of the heart.
"Well, Edward, it would appear you found yourself a muse."
A/N: *BOH nods* XXX ~BOH