FFN sucks ass sometimes. Just saying. I was trying to get this on here for soooo long...ugh. Anyways here it is. Emmett talks to James.

SM is no me, and I'm definitely no her :D

Chapter Fourteen

BPOV

I didn't mean to out James like that.

Honestly.

I am not a malicious person.

How was I supposed to know that idiot Emmett was gonna come barreling in like that and cause a scene?

The man had the worst case of foot-in-mouth disease I ever saw. Hell, he was worse than me.

I grabbed my jacket and purse; I had to get out of here.

I think I had over stayed my welcome.

I walked back in to the living room and found Emmett the same spot I had left him, although he was sitting now. Looking completely lost.

Dammit.

"Um," I said drawing his gaze. "I'm leaving."

"Right," he murmured. "Drive safely."

Wow. He actually sounded like he cared.

"Oh. Yeah, thanks."

His head dropped again, and I sighed.

"Just give him a little time," I said. "And I'm sorry that I had any part in all of this drama."

"You're a ball of drama," he said quietly.

I rolled my eyes.

"Yeah, well..." I trailed off not knowing what to say.

"He hates me," he groaned, running a hand through his hair with frustration.

"No, he loves you," I said fiddling with my purse. "He's just confused now, but when you talk to him reassure him that he hasn't lost his best friend."

"Yeah."

Nothing more could be said, at least not on my part. I really didn't want to talk to Emmett anymore at this point. I needed to get a breath of fresh air, and staying there with him was suffocating me.

"Goodbye," I said moving towards the door.

He didn't answer.

I called Rosalie when I got in the car, making sure she had been good through the stupid storm.

"Hey Bella," she answered breathlessly. "Are you ok?"

"I'm good," I replied with a smile. "How are you? Did you brave the storm?"

"Bella please, it was just a ton of rain and a few thunderstorms," she replied with a short laugh.

I grinned, "I should've known it wouldn't have bothered you. What time do you want me to come in today?"

"Hmm?" she said.

"Did I call at a bad time?" I asked with a chuckle.

"No," she said hastily. "Well sort of, Jake came over last night..."

I laughed, "No need to go on."

"Good, I'm not opening today, so you have a day off," she said with a giggle.

"Tell Jake I said thanks," I said with a grin.

"You're welcome," Jake's deep baritone said in the background.

"See you in the morning," I told her ending the call.

Great. The day off. What was I going to do with my time?

I shrugged and turned on the radio, letting the music fill my car. Edward had probably gone off to work already, maybe Alice was free. I'd call her when I got home.

Then maybe later I could find James and apologize for causing him any embarrassment.

Yeah. I'd do that.

Maybe then I wouldn't feel like such a horrible person.

-TA-

EmPov

Bella Swan.

The woman had become a thorn in my damn side.

And the worst part, was that I couldn't just ignore her ass.

Shit.

I finally moved from the living room and took a shower. Letting the hot water run over my too tight muscles, trying to ease the tension that was coursing through my body.

My head was so full, I feared it would explode.

I still hadn't figured out how to talk to James.

I mean, how did one approach the subject?

Call me clueless because I couldn't think of anything.

Oh well, I'd just wing it.

James was still my best friend, and perhaps that should be how I started the conversation.

He was more than likely beating himself up, thinking that I hated him.

Poor idiot.

I loved him.

He was the brother I had always longed for, and I'll be damned if something as trivial as his sexuality got in the way.

I sighed and finishing up my shower, turned off the water and stepped out onto the soft mat.

Grabbing my towel I made quick work of drying my skin as I headed into the bedroom.

Throwing on some clothes I grabbed my car keys and headed out.

Hopefully James had gone home, because he sure as hell wasn't answering my calls.

Stubborn ass.

The drive to James', which usually lasted fifteen minutes, seemed much longer today.

As I got closer, the nerves started gnawing at my stomach.

What if he didn't want to see me?

Did I just lose my best friend?

I was going to strangle Bella.

Turning into James' driveway, I was relieved to see his car. I parked behind him and got out.

As I made my way to the door, I tried going over an opener.

I didn't even bother knocking, since I had a key. I pushed the key in the door and pushed open the door.

"James?" I called.

I could hear music playing. Loudly.

What the hell was he listening to?

I headed towards the sound of the music and found my friend curled up on the couch looking like someone had just kicked his puppy.

"Buddy?" I said quietly.

He started and his head snapped around towards me.

His eyes were bloodshot.

Oh man. Had he been crying?

I felt lower than pond scum.

"Hey," I said.

He sniffed and blinked rapidly, as though he thought he was hallucinating.

"What are you doing here?" he croaked.

"What do you mean what am I doing here?" I asked moving to sit on the couch next to him.

"I thought that..."

"You're not really good at thinking buddy," I said cracking a smile. "So what ever you're thinking is probably shit."

"I doubt that," he said dryly.

"What were you thinking?" I asked.

He didn't say anything for a while and I just watched him as a play of emotions ran over his face, the extremely weird music he was listening to filling the silence.

I couldn't catch the lyrics, it was mostly melody anyway, but it was fucking weird.

"What the hell are you listening to dude?" I asked not able to bear the silence anymore.

He grabbed the remote and shook his head at me before lowering the volume.

I cleared my throat, "Jay I don't hate you."

He looked up at me, shock on his face.

"What?" I said grinning at him. "You think that your little revelation changes things between us?"

"I thought for sure that you wouldn't want me around anymore," he said softly.

I scoffed at him. "Are you kidding me? How could I hate you? You're my brother. I love you."

"Oh," he said, eyes widening.

"Besides, how can I blame you for wanting," I paused and ran my hand over my body, "all of this."

He rolled his eyes, "Obviously Bella thinks I can do better."

"Bella is a pain in the ass," I groaned.

"A cute pain in the ass none the less," James retorted with a smirk.

"Not here to talk about her," I said shaking my head. "Why didn't you tell me?"

He didn't pretend not to understand, "I didn't think that you'd react well."

"Do you think I'm that shallow?" I asked with a frown.

"No, I was just scared," he said.

"I don't care if you cross dress on the side, I love you no matter what," I told him pulling him in for a hug. He stiffened in my arms and then relaxed and hugged me back.

"Love you too," he said.

"Good, now you've got to tell me everything, and when you find 'the one' you know he's gotta go through me first," I said as we sat back.

"Jesus Em, you barely just found out I was gay and already you're marrying me off?" he said.

I shrugged, "Whatever I just don't need the details you know?"

He grinned, "You mean I can't tell you about my hot sessions with my latest conquest like you do to me?"

I made a face, "Do that and I'll punch you in the balls."

"I'll have to remember that the next time you go on and on about your latest piece of ass," he grinned.

I rolled my eyes and slapped him behind the head.

"Remind me to thank Bella," he said breaking into my thoughts.

"Thank her? For what?" I asked.

"Because had it not been for her, I wouldn't have been able to come out," he said with a smile.

"I like her," he continued.

"You do?" I asked.

He nodded, "Yup, she's gonna be great for you."

"Yeah right, now what do you say we order some food and let's test out your PS4," I told him.

"You're on, I'm gonna kick your ass," he laughed, getting up to get the phone.

"You wish," I said throwing a cushion at his back.

Everything was going to be ok.

Disaster averted.

Our friendship was still in tact.

A/N: So Emmett, fixed it. Yay. Now to work on him and Bella. These two are giving me a headache lol.

brooklynsam3: Don't be too hard on Bella, it wasn't asked maliciously. She genuinely likes James, and she's just a straight forward person. If she wants to know something, she doesn't beat around the bush, she asks. So that said, I don't think that will make her a bad mother. And remember, this situation is still fresh, they just have to find a balance and work on it. Don't worry they'll get their shit sorted.

jessa76: Yes my babies are jerks...sigh. I'm trying to get them to play nice. Hopefully they will soon ;)

Nonita: LMAO...awww Em is not a complete moron...he's just stressed. Give him a bit more time.

AndiCullen104: Thank you for taking the time to read it. Yes I love writing AH...idk...the supernatural thingy isn't for me just yet :)

Marie One: Thanks for sticking this out hun :D

teamhotmen: I like the way you're thinking :D

Cevvin: LOL hate birds...they are that aren't they? Sigh...and yes we do love the big idiot...too much. I'm gonna make sure he redeems himself. Bella too, gosh the two of them are beyond stubborn. James will be just fine :)

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Until next time lovelies ~ Riney