Summary: Emmett disagrees with his family, especially Edward,for leaving a heartbroken Bella behind after her birthday incident, so he decides to return and care for her.

" I wouldn't have left her like you did!"

Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight. Stephanie Meyer is the respective owner, I'm just fooling around with the characters.

Heavy eyelids forced their way open, and were instantly met with familiar topaz ones- both soft and filled with worry.

" Bella."

She winced then as the back of her head started to pound. He leaned back as she slowly, but managed- to sit up. She winced again, and she held her side gently at the discomfort. Hell, everything hurt so badly it was hard to think straight. She was on a bed, she realized as well, and one not familiar to her in the slightest. She groaned, squeezing her eyes shut and lifted her hand to hold her head- when she felt a thick gauze wrapped around it.

Emmett was fully at her side now, his hand resting gently on her thigh that was under a white sheet. It was when she looked down that she realized she wasn't in her clothes anymore either, but a light blue hospital gown; and as she looked around at the small room they were in, it didn't seem like a hospital room in the least bit, but someone's home.

She flushed at Emmett's gesture, but she felt too groggy and sore to feel anything else about it.

" How are you feeling?" Her eyes averted to Emmett's, and groaned softly as she held her waist.

" Extremely sore... and m-my head.."

Emmett rose from the bed and in a second he was at the small table near them, reaching for a small paper cup and a white mug. He walked back over to her and held his hand out in front of him. Two small green capsules fell into the palm of her hand, and she took the mug from him in the other.

" This should help a little. Advil." He said, and she nodded, immediately swallowing the pills, and downing the mug filled halfway with water. She hadn't realized she was thirsty until she finished it with a content sigh, setting the mug in her lap. He offered silently to take the mug and she handed it back to him. He gently set it back on the table and sat next to her again as she raked the hair that was in front of her face, away from her eyes.

The few events that led to where she was now, starting coming back to her.

Going to confront Jacob.

Laurent attacking her in the clearing and biting her and-

She gasped, her left hand flying to her neck as her eyes widened. She felt a thin gauze taped to the small area of skin, and sighed shakily.

She was bitten by Laurent, but he hadn't broken the skin too much, or else she would have turned by now, or at least have felt the familiar sign she experienced almost a year prior. She shuddered, remembering how unbearable the pain was as the venom that James injected coursed through her veins and body, rapidly making its way to her heart. That bite made everything too excruciating for words. She could barely speak, let alone blink or breathe,she was in so much pain.

" It's alright now. He won't hurt you ever again Bella, I promise you that." She swallowed slowly, a lump forming in her throat as she had the sudden urge to cry. She trembled a little and dropped her gaze to her lap, drawing in a shaky breath. She bit her bottom lip as she felt the tears blur her vision, the shock of her confrontation with the French vampire, with everything that happened, wearing off completely.

She felt the bed shift beside her, and she covered her eyes with her hands. Instantly, she felt cool, but strong arms wrap around her, drawing her close as gently as possible.

" He was so close Emmett-" She whispered. He growled a little, a soft rumble in his throat.

" And he's dead now." He assured her, inhaling, even though he didn't have to.

" I'm so sorry... I didn't get there in time Bella." He muttered, his voice cracking a little as his cool breath tickled her neck.

" He didn't... do anything else.. to you.. did he?" The tone in his voice made it evident what he was implying.

" N-No." She replied shakily, pulling away from him to wipe her eyes. She sniffed. " No um, he didn't.."

His hand raised to caress her jaw, and he tenderly rubbed his thumb over the warm skin, and used the other to wipe away a stray tear that she didn't know had fallen.

" I will never let something like this happen to you again." Bella could hear a tremble in his voice, under the anger that started to surface as his eyebrows furrowed.

" Don't make promises you might not be able to keep Emmett. Besides... I-I put myself in danger going out like that. Don't...blame yourself." She replied, sighing.

" Bella. I mean it-"

"Emmett, I'm a danger magnet remember?" She pressed, with an amused-like chuckle, even though it came off as a shaky one more than anything.

" So sometimes... you won't be able to protect me from everything... especially if I decide to keep going out on my own."

" So don't." He retorted, his lips tugging into a small smirk, even if it seemed forced. She nodded sheepishly, a small flush on her cheeks.

" Bella, I would give my life, my existence, to make sure that you're safe and protected. So even... if you do get yourself in some kind of trouble.. I'll always be there for you. You have my word." He uttered softly, his hands reaching to hold hers. Her eyes softened at his words, and she chuckled lightly in response, her hair, falling in thin wisps across her right eye.

Just hearing him say those words to her... She was warmed, a little surprised, but also grateful. For having such a person, care for her as much as they did. To vow to protect her.. even at the cost of their own life...but it was hard not to also consider it frightening. She would never want that for Emmett, risking his life for hers.

And yet... he was doing it every day that he was with her.

And he wasn't going anywhere.

She smiled and looked down at their hands, gripping the vampire's gently, and swallowed.

"I'm just... really glad that you're here Emmett." She truly meant it, and not just at that moment, but the fact that he had chosen to come back.. and for her altogether. He hadn't even been there for a month yet and he was already healing her of the depression she felt about the Cullens' going away in the first place. With Edward leaving her, leaving her to feel like she had nothing to live for anymore; that as long as he was out of her life, it would be unbearable to go on.

And yet, she had someone with her that was all the more important; and made her feel.. like no one else had before.

He seemed the recognize the double meaning behind her words and his eyes softened considerably. He squeezed her hands gently.

" Me too."

She looked into his eyes and smiled, and he smiled back, though it seemed strained. She reached out, and grabbed his face to pull him closer. She slowly brought her lips to his, squeezing her eyes shut. Gently, he kissed back, slow and soft, but unsure- his hands resting next to her clothed thigh on the bed. When she finally pulled away, she was left slightly breathless as before, her face flushed with embarrassment as she realized then, that it had been her this time that had made the first move.

But she wanted, needed, him to know that she truly appreciated him, and everything that he was doing for her.

He stared into her eyes, for the first time in shock, his lips parted slightly, but nonetheless a soft smile formed on them.

" Emmett... I-"

A knock on the jolted made them jump, followed by a muffled feminine voice on the other side. Emmett called for them to come in, and Bella blinked as a a middle-aged woman let herself in, a small black bag in hand- closing the door behind her. She realized then that she had not once asked Emmett where she was, and she was definitely starting to feel sheepish. She was beautiful, with caramel-colored skin, almost like Jacob's- and long black hair pulled back into a low ponytail.

She blushed she the woman smiled at her, but not before sending Emmett a kind smile.

" How are you feeling dear?"

She swallowed. " A little better." She spoke truthfully, the medication already starting to numb the discomfort in the back of her head. The woman stepped forward and gestured to touch the bandage around her head, and she stiffly let her. She felt her hands tug at the bandage a little to inspect the injury, after pulling some of her hair to the side.

She stuttered, trying to think of something to say. "T- Thank you um.. for the medicine... uh-"

" Sue. Sue Clearwater." That name sounded oddly familiar. And then she remembered.

" You're the nurse Billy told me about." She realized. "The one that makes tea." She breathed, as felt she felt a little pressure on the back of her head and winced a little, but relaxed one she felt a cool substance being rubbed on the sensitive spot. Instantly, she was starting to feel relieved of the pain altogether.

Sue chuckled. " Yes, among other things." Bella looked over to Emmett that seemed, who raised his eyebrow questionably. She hadn't told him of her visit to see Billy beforehand, and now she just felt guilty. She looked away as she felt the gauze being unwrapped, and felt a whole lot freer once it was removed, and replaced by a small gauze that could easily be covered by her hair.

She watched as Sue discarded the blood-tainted wrap into the small garbage can nearby, Sue's eyes meeting Emmett's for the second time, then back to her as she continued to check her. Bella's gaze flitted to Emmett's once more. He seemed content, and even smiled a bit, but it had to be a little uncomfortable, being around all the blood even if he was under control.

Sue asked with her eyes if it was okay to lift the side of her gown, and Bella nodded, blushing. She felt cool air on the exposed skin, and winced as Sue pressed her fingers on her ribs. She then reached over behind her, and applied the familiar cool substance she felt coating the injury on her head to her side. She looked down, and noticed it was a thin, white, cream. Still, she could see the purple bruising a little, and sighed.

" Works considerably well for these types of wounds, a remedy dating back to my ancestors. You should be fully recovered in a couple of days."

" So I can go home soon." Bella hoped, hoping she wouldn't have to lie to Charlie again. Sue nodded slightly.

" You can if you're feeling up to it. I suppose it would best, considering Charlie would be worried sick about you if you didn't come home as you usually would after school."

Bella blinked. " You know my dad?"

" Yes, aside from the fact that both Forks and the reservation are equally familiar. Me, Billy, my husband Harry and your father go back a few ways, a couple of years after college actually." She explained, smiling.

"I've even had the pleasure of meeting your mother. Incredibly strong-willed, and out-going, and extremely adventurous." Emmett chuckled at that, while Bella gaped, utterly surprised.

"An interesting woman she was."

" Wow." Was all she could think to respond to that.

" Well, looks like we're all done." Sue said, releasing the gown. She gestured to a small folded bundle on the dresser.

" You looked like a good fit, so I've given you some of my daughter's clothes to wear home. I hope that you don't mind that I've discarded yours."

Bella shook her head, thinking it was most likely best. " Not at all. Thank you Sue. Without your help, I would be a lot worse off." She said, exhaling gratefully.

Sue nodded, grinning. " Anything for a friend."

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