Chapter 4: Emmett POV
It's been four years since I've been to Forks. For some reason, something has pulled me back. I've ventured all over the States, but no where has that pull at my chest like Forks does. I don't know why, but I feel like there is something or someone here that I need.
I left the family to find myself for awhile. After Rosalie told me that we weren't true mates and she had found hers, I was devistated. I just knew we were meant fo each other. Then I found out the pull to each other was from her. She made me believe I was in love with her.
All truth, I loved her. With or without her masking it, but she left and so did I. Esme and Carlisle understood why I left, but made me promise to always come back home.
So, here I am, finding myself walking down the main street, watching the people go about their daily lives.
That's when I seen her. A beautiful brunette angel. I watched as she got out of Charlie Swan's cruiser and opened a long stick and placed it in front of her. She used it to guide her over the sidewalk and up to the diner.
I couldn't help but watch her as she made her way to the corner booth by the window. I followed her inside and sat on the opposite side of the room.
"Hello, again, Emmett. What brings you back to Forks?"
I look up to see Sue Clearwater standing in front of me. Sue had always been nice to me, seeing as how she lived on the reservation and I was a vampire.
"Hello, Sue. Just come back to see the old place. Had to do somethin. Living alone just wasn't for me. How are you?"
"Just fine." She lowered her voice and leaned in to me. "I know you don't eat, but can I get you anything while you sit?"
"You can bring me water. I can handle sipping that awhile." I smiled.
She nodded. "Be right back."
I nodded back to her and watched as she left. My eyes found Charlie and the beautiful girl beside him. I was entranced with her. Her smile, her smell, her laugh. As Sue came back, I reached for her before she could leave.
"Sue, who is that with Charlie Swan?"
"That's Isabella, or Bella. His daughter."
"I didn't know he had a daughter." I said a little confused. When we were last in town, I never saw him with anyone, or even knew he had any kids.
"Her mom took off when she was ten, took Bella with her. Bella just come home. She was blinded by a bomb going off while she was on active duty in the Marines. Charlie was the only one who could care for her. Her mom is remarried and moves around alot. I think it's nice they are reconnecting."
"Yeah, nice. Thanks, Sue."
She nodded and walked away. So my angel was blind. Why did I feel like I wanted to hold her, protect her, make her see again? I didn't understand why I felt that way. All I knew was I would do anything to get her to notice me.
I sat for an hour and a half just watching. She was perfect in everyway. Her hair fell perfectly around her face, even pulled up in a ponytail. Her eyes were a beautiful almond color, almost as dark as chocolate. She had a beautiful laugh that he could hear across the diner. I couldn't help but stare. I knew she couldn't see me, but she did turn her head in my direction, almost as if she knew I was watching her.
I got up to leave when her and Charlie did. As we were walking out, I accidentally bumped into her and Charlie.
"Excuse me, Charlie. I didn't mean to bump you."
"That's alright, Emmett. What brings you back to town? The family here?"
"No, sir. Just me. Needed some time away. Who is this with you?"
"Oh, Emmett, this is my daughter, Bella. Bella, this voice is Emmett Cullen."
She turned her head towards me and held her hand out. "Hello, Emmett. Nice to meet you. Sorry if I can't see you, had an accident that left me blind."
"No problem. I hear losing one sense heightens others. True?"
"Yeah, it is. I can hear better. Dad thinks hes bein sneaky when it comes to tryin to take my food away."
I laughed. "Well, it was nice to meet you. Charlie." I shook his hand.
"Emmett."
Bella leaned over to me. "I know it was you I felt staring at me. If I wasn't so eased with my self, I would have had to confront you, but I know you wasn't staring at me because I'm blind, so I'll let you slide. It was nice to meet you."
She placed a hand on my arm that sent shivers up my spine. "Good to know." Was all I could say.
I slipped my hands into my pockets and walked back out of town. As soon as I made it to the edge of town, I took off in a run to the house. I was staying in our old house from before. I made my way up the front steps and into the open living room.
"Hello, mom. I knew you would be here."
Esme walks out of the study with a look saying she was sorry. "I just wanted to check on you. I haven't heard from you in awhile."
"I just got here today. How did you know I was here?"
"Motherly instinct." She smiled.
"Well, I'm fine. Really. Just went into town to check it out."
"How is everyone?" Esme joined me by the window that overlooked the back yard.
"Same. Sue is still at the diner. Met Charlie Swan's daughter."
"Charlie has a daughter?"
"Yeah. Apparently her mom took off with her when she was ten. Now Bella is blind from a accident when she was in the Marines and Charlie is the only one to care for her."
"Oh, my!" Esme covered her mouth. I could see the unshed tears in her eyes.
"She's beautiful, mom. Perfect." I smiled like a schoolboy just thinking of Bella.
"You like her, don't you? She has brought something out in you that I never seen before."
"What's that?"
"A true smile. One that lights up your entire face and eyes. I think she may be the one."
"Motherly instinct again?" I chuckled.
She smiled. "Something like that. I'll leave now. If you need me, I'm just a call away. I love you, Emmett."
I hugged Esme tightly. She always knew me better than anyone. "I love you, too."
With a wave, Esme was gone. I laid around the house the rest of the day. I tried to play my video games to pass the time, but there was only one thing on my mind.
Bella.
Finally the next day had came. After a quick meal, I jumped into my Jeep and headed for Seattle. I needed to get new tools for my Jeep that I couldn't get in Forks.
Finally reaching Seattle, I parked the Jeep in a garage and decided to walk around. I looked in windows at the newest clothing lines and different types of gaming systems. I bought myself a new pair of shoes and a couple of new games that just came out.
I was heading to the cell phone store to have my phone looked at when I spotted her. Bella was in Seattle, and in the store where I was.
"Hello, how can I help you?" Asked a yound girl behind the counter.
"Yeah, I need my phone looked at. The screen keeps locking up."
"No problem. I'll be right back."
"Emmett?"
I turned to face her when she said my name. "Bella? Hey. Funny meeting you here."
"I say so. What you up to today?" She asked, feeling her way over.
"Getting a few things. Needed to have my phone looked at. What you doing?"
"Sue came with me to buy new clothes. She said I'd have better luck here instead of Forks. Plus, I needed to get a phone so I can keep up with dad."
"Awesome. What kind of phone can you have if, ya know, you cant see?"
She laughed. "I have to set up a earpiece that tells me who is calling. As long as the phone is on me or my bag, I can use it. I'll be able to use voice to call others. I've came to be smart with my contacting."
I couldn't help but laugh. "Sounds easy enough."
"I guess. Well, better be gettin in. I'll see ya around, Emmett."
"Yeah, see ya."
I paid for my phone being fixed and left the store. I finished getting what i needed and headed home.
I didn't know what was coming over me when I thought of Bella. It was like I couldn't stay away from her. All I wanted to do was be with her.
"I'm going crazy. There is no way a human can be my mate. If thats what this feeling even is."
I went for a run to clear my head. I never expected to end up in her backyard.
**A/N: Here is a peek of Emmett! :) Hope you enjoyed. Thanks for all the awesome reviews on this story so far! Love ya!**
