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They arranged themselves at the door. Alice and Jasper stood in front of Sarah. She didn't understand why until it triggered in the back of her head somewhere. They were protecting her. Was there something to worry about? They had said Edward wouldn't be home until Thursday.
Sarah didn't care though. She stood excited to meet everyone. She very briefly wondered about Rosalie. In the books she was so distant, Sarah drastically hoped the two could be friends. Sarah wanted to be friends with her, she must be sick of Alice.
The two vampires stiffened in front of Sarah. After a few moments Sarah heard the back door open. Sarah tried to peek over Jaspers shoulder, but she couldn't reach. Alice jumped forward though, hugging Esme.
The woman was as described, but much more elegant. Her hair cascaded down her as she turned to look at Sarah.
"So this is Bella. I'm so glad to finally meet you!" Sarah didn't flinch as Esme hugged her. The hug was motherly, as described.
Sarah smiled. "It's nice to meet you to." Sarah let her words trail off, a question.
Someone chuckled behind her as Esme pulled back. The man that greeted her was surely Carlisle. His hair was golden and his eyes compassionate. "This is my wife Esme. My name is Carlisle."
A male pushed him aside. Sarah stopped herself from gasping. He was massive, towering over the entire family. Sarah was barely ready for the bear hug that came. Surely this must be Emmett.
"When Alice called I was expecting someone a little smaller." His hearty laugh shook his whole body, as well as Sarah.
Sarah fell into the tone easily. "Disappointed are we?"
The rest of the family hesitated, they were surprised by Sarah's reaction to Emmett. Emmett and Alice didn't hesitate though.
Emmett laughed again. "Never. I'm Emmett, back there's my lovely Rosalie."
Sarah carefully glanced at Rosalie, prepared to meet her fate. She was shocked when Rosalie smiled at her. For more than one reason.
She had never seen anyone more beautiful in both her lives. Sarah felt her mouth drop open and quickly averted her gaze. In the short moment she had seen Rosalie though, she was impressed. Rosalie's hair was a golden waterfall, her face captured perfectly by it. Her body was curved to perfection, a detail Sarah was embarrassed to have noticed.
There was a chuckle from both Jasper and Emmett. Sarah blushed furiously. This only made them chuckle louder.
"Leave her alone guys." Sarah was surprised to hear Rosalie sticking up for her.
There were mumbled apologies as Sarah felt someone grab her hand and squeeze it. She looked to see Alice hovering gracefully next to her. The pixie smiled. "Now that you met, next outfit?"
Sarah was about to agree but she was interrupted by Emmett picking her up off the ground. "No Alice. You've had her for days, let me take care of my little bear."
Sarah frowned. "Little bear?"
Emmett chuckled and lifted her higher, he began walking off. The family didn't react right away, stunned at Emmett for obvious reasons.
Esme coughed. "Bella may want to rest for a bit." Sarah watched amused to see Esme's lips continue moving, but no sound was made. They were talking at levels she didn't here.
Sarah turned away, giving them their privacy. Eventually Emmett let her back to the ground with an apology. "It's fine. But little bear?"
Emmett smiled sheepishly. "Well. I consider myself a bear, and you're little. So, you're a little bear."
Sarah smiled warmly at the gesture. "Thanks enormously intimidating bear."
Emmett's booming laughter filled the room along with some from the rest of the family.
Carlisle's voice interrupted everyone. "I do believe it's lunch time. We've already eaten Bella, but perhaps my children could fashion you something to eat?"
His lie didn't go unnoticed to Sarah, she looked to Alice who winked very quickly. "Yes thanks, but I can make myself a meal."
"Of course not! Little bear, let's go make you something." Emmett walked towards the kitchen and Sarah tried to hide her laugh. She knew that Emmett didn't know how to cook.
Esme smiled warmly at her. "Tell us if you need anything Bella. We'll be around."
Sarah nodded. "Thanks. You have a lovely home by the way, I forgot to mention it."
Esme's face brightened at the compliment. "Thank you Bella, that means allot to me."
"I especially like the contemporary design, the windows accent it nicely."
The motherly figure's eyebrows rose. Sarah didn't pay attention as most of the family left besides Alice and Esme. "You like interior design?"
"I don't know all of the specifics, but it fascinates me." Sarah answered truthfully. She didn't see how it could hurt.
Esme stood speechless for a few moments then shared a quick glance to Alice. Sarah saw their mouths moving and again, turned to give them privacy. "Bella, would you like a tour of the house? I'm sure Emmett will take a while to cook your lunch."
Emmett approved, calling out from the kitchen. "I would love to Esme."
Sarah smiled as the lady walked up to her, resting her arm over Sarah's shoulders comfortingly. Alice followed silently as Esme began with the spare rooms downstairs. "I'm assuming you have seen Alice's room, we will leave that one."
Sarah chuckled and nodded. The first guest room Esme led Sarah to was quite like a hotel room. It had lovely beige blankets covering the white sheets. The two side tables were dawned with fake plants that looked so realistic. The chandelier that hung from the ceiling was casting lovely light patterns throughout the room.
The closet in the corner seemed antique, but it fit in with the entire thing. The walls were dawned with paintings, Sarah thought they were just replicas, but she knew better. "This is perfect Esme, you designed it?"
Esme chuckled. "Yes, I designed most rooms in this house."
Sarah's grin widened as they left the guest room and moved onto the first room upstairs. It turned out to be Carlisle's office.
Esme knocked lightly on the door before turning to Sarah. "I'm afraid you'll have to see that later."
Sarah nodded and was led to the middle of the hall. Esme knocked again and the door opened. Rosalie was lying on the bed reading a book. "Hello, giving her the tour mum?"
Esme smiled warmly. "Yes, Bella here seems interested in interior design."
Sarah blushed as Rosalie nodded. Rosalie turned back to her book and Esme gestured to the room.
Sarah looked around again, the whole thing was themed, romantic contemporary. Sarah's blush brightened but she took in the room anyway. The walls were a deep red, the ceiling contrasting sharply with its white. The furniture was all dark wood and Sarah couldn't help but notice that there was no bed. Only a dark wooden love-seat with plush read fabric. The floor for the matter was decorated in cream with faint silver patterns etched into it.
Sarah turned back to Esme, pleases. "Again, it's wonderful. I admire the carpet, it fits in so well with the rest of the room."
"Thank you again. I took allot of time finding the right flooring, Rosalie here is rather picky."
Rosalie grunted and glared at Esme. They both stayed like that for a moment before both chuckling quickly.
Alice had been so quiet this whole time, it startled Sarah when she finally spoke. "Edwards is the last room. It may be best if you didn't see it right now."
Alice gave Sarah a knowing look. Sarah understood quickly, her scent in his room would be overwhelming for him. Esme and Alice exchanged another vampire conversation before Esme led Sarah downstairs again. Emmett was still in the kitchen, Sarah was curious.
She peeked her head in, Emmett was definitely having difficulties. Alice said goodbyes to Esme and waited at the kitchen door. Sarah walked in, resisting the urge to laugh. That would not be good, considering it was Emmett.
"First of all, frying pans don't go in the microwave. " Sarah chuckled and pulled the frying pan from Emmett, who was trying to stuff it in the microwave. She saw that he had some kind of pasta in it. There was an open package lying on the counter. She dumped the contents of the frying pan in the bin and put it in the sink to wash later.
Sarah then searched around the room, doing the job that Emmett clearly couldn't. "Honestly big bear, it's like you've never cooked in your entire life."
Alice went into hysterics, whereas Emmett stood dumbstruck. He glared at Alice quickly before turning to Sarah, rubbing the back of his neck. "I uh," Emmett didn't finish, he clearly didn't know a good excuse.
Alice helped him. "He cooked when he was younger, but Esme is overprotective." She gave Sarah another wink and went to stand next to an embarrassed Emmett.
Sarah nodded as she set the timer on the microwave. "Makes sense. Esme is really lovely. I'm glad I finally met her."
Emmett nodded, getting over his embarrassment. "We're all very grateful for them to adopt us. They are truly a great family."
Sarah thought it was odd to hear the big guy speak like that, she nodded though, agreeing with him.
Once she was done cooking her meal, she sat on the bar stool. She took a few mouthfuls, then smiling as an idea struck her. "Hey Emmett. This is so delicious, you really must try it."
Alice was trying very hard to hold her laugh in.
"No I'm good, I really don't think I could have another bite of anything, I'm so full."
Sarah frowned, disappointed. A pout began forming on her lips. "Please? I went to all this effort cooking it, I'd feel awful if you didn't try some."
"Fine. If I throw up it's your fault." Emmett went to grab a fork. Sarah felt bad for a small second before remembering he would play pranks on her as well.
Sarah lifted her bowl and easily caught the disgusted expression on Emmett's face. Alice sounded like she was dying in the background, her laughed was still so musical though. Emmett stabbed his fork in and twirled it, taking only two strands of the pasta.
The little bear watched satisfied as her big bear swallowed the food. He grinned after a moment. "That was, really great."
Sarah easily caught the lie but smiled and hugged Emmett. "I'm glad you like it. Do you want anymore?" She was just rubbing it in now.
Emmett laughed and shook his head. "I'm fine. Thank you anyway."
The gigantic vampire then moved on to excuse himself as he needed to use the bathroom.
Alice turned to her, still trying to catch her breath that wasn't really necessary. She grabbed a pen and paper, from where Sarah didn't know. She wrote on the paper and face it to Sarah.
Cruel. Do it again and you may be needing another closet. It's Christmas soon you know?
Sarah grinned. Christmas wasn't for more than half a year
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Thursday came and for once Sarah had no plans, she knew tomorrow she would be meeting the Cullen's again. Her face grew into a grin as she continued her morning routine and found herself in bed reading.
After a few hours the phone rang, that was good, Sarah needed to get up and make lunch anyway.
She rushed down, carefully of course, and answered the phone.
"Hello, this is Bella."
"Bella! Can we come over tonight? Both Rosalie and I have brought some movies and treats."
Sarah quickly pondered this, finding no argument she replied. "Sure, what time?"
"Around eight." Alice began again speaking quickly and quietly Sarah almost didn't hear it. "That way we will, unfortunately, be missing dinner."
Sarah understood. "I'll see you then Alice."
"See you Bella!" Alice's end cut off and Sarah went to work on her food. If she knew anything for sure, it was that tonight was going to be chaotic. She wanted to enjoy the peace and quiet until they arrived.
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