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4: You Lost Me
The day of the Fourth Of July bash dawned hot and sunny as hell. The sun streamed through my window and onto me. It was already hot and sticky by nine that morning. Like Tyler always said when mornings were like this, it was hot and horny. I rolled out of bed. I went into the bathroom and washed my face.
I went downstairs where everyone was already eating. Connor came over to me as soon as he saw me. He had been back for a day now and already he and Lauren were already sneaking looks behind my back. Tyler took it upon himself to let me know of that. But I still loved him. Even after all this. He was the guy I was in love with. Call it stupid, but it was true. I was deeply in love with Connor.
To be honest I didn't know how I was going to survive today without killing him, or her. And worst of all, I didn't know how I was ever going to break up with him. He was the longest relationship I'd ever had. And he was the first guy I loved.
"Good morning Rose." He said, an arm around my shoulders as we walked to the table. Tanya busied herself with spreading butter over her waffle when she saw us. Jasper wasn't around today, which was good, because he was just itching to beat Connor up.
He and Emmett had been spending a lot of time together, taking Tyler and Austin along on all their adventures. I hardly had time to talk to Emmett since I was on a deadline now for this song for Emmett's movie.
"Tired." I mumbled. I plopped down into a chair and Tyler pushed a cup of coffee toward me. Lauren was sitting next to him, in a tank top that hid literally nothing. I was not in a good mood at all. I never was when the heat was horrible. Not even the AC was cutting it.
"Where's Bella." I asked turning my eyes away from Lauren's chest, which she seemed to have no shame in showing off to the male population of the house.
"She went to get a few things for tonight with Edward. And let me just say that it's a damn miracle Edward got the day off. The only downside though." Tyler said before gulping down some coffee, "Is that early morning sex. I swear that shit woke me up. Rose why did I pick the room next to theirs? Agh. I don't like it. I need earplugs."
"Your problem, not mine. I said feeling a smile spread across my face. "You should have chosen the room down the hall. Nobody's using it anyway. I was going to use it as my little studio of sorts but I got everything in my room. So you can move in there." I said before taking a sip of coffee.
"Perfect. I'll get on that and move some of my stuff in today before the bash. Speaking of the bash, do I have every right to get completely trashed?"
"Yes, only if you promise to remember to sing a Becky G song, or a Katy Perry one."
"Right on! I will. I'll do my dancing and stuff." he said grinning.
"Awesome." Jess said.
Connor stuck by my side all day. And it felt both good and so wrong all at once. I worked on the song for a bit, then went out to the pool. Lauren trailed after us then and managed to interrupt every time Connor tried moving in for a kiss or a hug.
By the time I had to get ready, I was beyond pissed.
I left them alone by the pool. Connor didn't even notice my leaving. I marched upstairs and into my room. I flopped onto my bed and screamed into my pillow. My phone started ringing from my bedside table. I snatched it up and looked at the screen. It was Mom. I needed Mom talk right now. I just hoped she was up for it.
"Hey Mom."
"Hey Rose. I was calling to see how things were before we showed up in a bit."
"They're okay I guess."
Mom could always read me like an open book. Even over the phone.
"Rose honey, you don't sound like things are okay. What's going on Buttercup?"
I sighed and recounted everything from the past few weeks. This time, surprisingly, I didn't cry. I think I did that enough already.
"Sweetheart, why isn't he out of your house and life already? He's hurting you."
"Because I'm stupid and I love him. That's why. And I just don't know how to break up with him."
"That's understandable but Rosalie, sweetie, you need to let him go soon before he really hurts you. I don't like seeing you hurt like this."
"I know Mom. I'm working on trying to figure it all out."
"Well, you know where I am if you need to talk things over."
"Thanks Mom."
"What are mothers for Rosalie?"
"That's why I love you Mommy." I felt better already.
"I'd better go, your father's home. We're on our way. I love you baby."
"I love you Mom." I hung up and got into the shower. The cool water felt so good. It was a huge relief from the heat. When I was done I got out and got dressed. Alice had said I should wear a cute sundress for the party. Which I did. She had bought me a new blue and white one just for the occasion. It was a cute floral print that I loved as soon as it was out of the bag. I put on a pair of low heeled white sandals and brushed my hair out, putting the front of it into a clip. I put on my favorite pair of earrings and the diamond ring Mom and Dad had gotten me for my eighteenth birthday. I sprayed on some perfume and ran downstairs. Mom was just walking in with a huge dish in her hands.
"Ooh, is that your famous macaroni salad Mom?" I asked as I ran down the last few stairs to her. She smiled walking into the kitchen. Bella didn't hire any caterers this time. Tyler and Austin were doing all the grilling. Bella and I had worked on tons of side dishes throughout the day.
"Of course it is." she set the dish down next to the coffee maker and took me into her arms.
We hugged. And I knew that she was still upset about Connor. The door opened and Jasper came in with Emmett and the others.
"Aunt Renee!" She let me go and Jasper immediately rapped his arms around my Mom. I saw Dad talking to Edward outside where he was grilling the burgers. Emmett smiled at me. "Hey Rose." he said.
"Hey Emm. I'm glad you could make it."
"I wouldn't miss it." he said before Connor came in and ruined the moment.
"Hey." Connor said his eyes cold as he looked Emmett over. Emmett stared right back with unveiled anger. I tried telling him with my eyes to try and tone it down but when Jasper saw Connor, it was worse.
"You know let's go out and help your brother Emmett. He doesn't have to do all that on his own." Emmett nodded and he went outside and joined his older brother and my Dad.
Connor watched them go and then he turned to me. He was about to open his mouth to say something when my Mom came in and saw him. She came over and said hello.
"How are you Connor?" she asked.
"Fine." Connor said looking out the back door. Carlisle and Esme walked in then and Mom went over to say hi. Bella tugged on my arm and I followed. We said our hellos and Esme gushed over my dress. "You look like a doll sweetheart."
"Thank you. Alice got it for me."
"I did indeed. No need to thank me. It's what I do. Hi Mom. Hi Dad." She pulled her parents into a hug and I grinned. I turned and saw that Connor had seemingly vanished. I didn't even see him in the backyard.
After that, the guests came pouring in bringing food and laughter. Angela came with her family and she hugged me as soon as she saw me. "So, where's your brother in law?" she asked in a low voice.
"Outside."
"And Connor?" she asked as Tyler passed by with a tray piled high with pizza rolls. As soon as he saw Angela he grinned. "Yo Ange! what brings you here? Did Rose have to drag you here?" She laughed. "Hah, no. I missed all of you. What happened to Caroline?" Tyler snorted. "She left me. She claims I'm too Australian for her. Whatever though. I've got Rose here. Best friend ever!" he said before we all laughed. "She is. Now where's Connor?" Tyler looked around and pointed outside. "I think he's out there with Austin."
"Cool, I'll go say hi! Rose, you coming?"
"Sure. I'm done in here anyway." She linked arms with me and we went outside, Tyler following us. "Oh, there she is." It was Austin. He grabbed Angela and hugged her tightly and she grinned, her cheeks pink.
"And the wolves descend on Angela. Come on Rose." Tyler said as Angela waved and she and Austin went to sit at a table. Connor found me and took me over to meet some guy he'd invited. He looked somewhat familiar. It was until he told me his name that I knew who he was.
"Hi. I'm Garrett, Connor's tour manager. It's nice to finally meet you." he said shaking my hand. "Nice to meet you Garrett." I said. I saw Lauren from across the yard edging closer to Emmett and Jasper who had a few other famous faces around them. Just as she got to him, I saw my two friends Ed and Taylor arrive. I politely excused myself and went to greet them.
"Rosalie Swan, look at you." Taylor said hugging me. "You look more beautiful each time I see you."
"Thank you. You look great too! Hey Ed!" "Hey. So, question." he said hugging me.
"Shoot." I said.
"Is there lettuce here because oh my gosh! I need my daily dose of air and lettuce." Both Taylor and I started laughing. Ed was always cracking jokes. And he had perfected the American accent so well now. He was coaching me on his British voice. I was getting good.
"Yeah there is like, plenty of lettuce and like air to go around mate!" I said.
"You two are silly. Where's Bella? I miss her." Taylor said.
"Over there." I pointed to where she was standing with Edward and Carlisle. She and Ed went and said hi and I went to try and find Connor again. I found him with Tyler, who had a beer in his hand.
Connor had one in his hand too. "Hey Rose." he said slipping an arm around my waist. He seemed happier again. I was glad for that. I didn't need drama tonight.
"Hey." I said as Tyler handed me a Coke.
"Still underage." he said grinning. "I know." I said popping it open and taking a drink. It was seven by now, and the sun was just about to set. We weren't starting our fireworks show till ten or so.
"You hungry?" I asked Connor, who nodded. The three of us headed for the tables that were piled with food. I filled my plate and walked over toward where Mom was sitting with Esme and the others. "Come on." I said. "Let's go sit with Mom." He followed me dutifully.
And when we sat down and everyone started laughing and talking, it felt like everything was right in the world. Like nothing ever happened with him and Lauren, and it was like old times, if any of those even existed. How long had he played me like that? At this point, I didn't want to know.
A few minutes after dinner, Tyler came over to me, already drunk. "Rose, c'mon! It's time for the entertainment of the evening! You!" I groaned and everyone at the table cheered, even Connor did.
"Go, Babe." he urged grinning.
"Fine, fine. Just one song." I got up and Tyler dragged me to the little stage we had in our backyard. He took the microphone and announced that I'd be performing a song. "Good evening peeps. How y'all going? We have a performance tonight, from my dear friend Rose. So cheers to Rose!"
I let everyone cheer and then I cleared my throat.
"So, um, hi. Ooh, that's a bit loud." I heard myself echoing all around the yard. "So, this is one of my favorite songs out right now. I hope you like it." I had of course, knew this would happen tonight, so I'd prepared a few songs. The band waited and I gave them the signal as I began singing the first verse of the song.
"Oh my GOd. I put my pants on inside out. I couldn't tell Cuz the lights were out, I'll beat the sunrise again. Oh, oh, oh, People stare, I smile and wave Cuz I just don't care, they're probably jealous of my sexy hair, and the heels in my hand!" I heard everyone around me laughing as I went on. I saw Angela and Austin dancing along on the makeshift dance floor with a bunch of others.
"Well please don't judge, it was mad late. I had a lot to drink, but I was only being safe. Well, don't act like you haven't been there, 7 AM with the bedhead. Everyone knows it's the Walkashame. Well, my Daddy knows I'm a good girl, we all make mistakes in the drunk world, everyone here's done the Walkashame!"
Now everyone was cheering and laughing. Mom and Dad were on the dance floor now, with Edward and Bella. I saw Connor playfully dancing with Tanya. I inwardly sighed in relief as I kept singing. Emmett was dancing with his little sister.
"Oh my brain, little birdies sound like airplanes, how could something so cute cost me, so much pain? Well please don't judge, it was mad late, I had a lot to drink, I was only being safe. Well, don't act like you haven't been there, 7 AM with the bedhead, everyone knows it's the Walkashame. My Daddy knows I'm a good girl, we all make mistakes in the drunk world, everyone here's done the Walkashame!"
Tyler jumped up on stage, beer in one hand, a mic in the other and he took over as everyone went crazy. Everyone loved when he did things like these.
"I might be walking but it's only 'cause I'm out of breath Don't even try to act like you ain't done the same yourself And if you're gonna do the walk, do it like a boss, a boss That's right A little bit of rum in my tummy, yum yum Must shake it up, and dance like a dummy, dumb dumb!"
I took over as people clapped along to the beat, dancing and cheering.
"He kissed me and he called me his babe, Asked me to stay, How could I turned that away?" People eagerly pointed at Connor, who blew me a kiss. I smiled and continued.
"Don't judge, it was mad late, I had a lot to drink, but I was only being safe. Don't act like you haven't been there, 7 AM with the bedhead, everyone knows it's the Walkashame. Well, my Daddy knows I'm a good girl, we all make mistakes in the drunk world, everyone here's done the Walkashame. Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh oh, Hey, it's the Walkashame. I said a walk, walk walk, do the walk, a walk the walk, walk walk, do the walk, a walk, the walk, walk it's the Walkashame!"
Everyone screamed as the song finished and Tyler danced like a maniac as "Shower" by BeckyG came on over the sound system. The band cheered too. I loved them. They went with me on tours, and played for me at all my events. They were like my second family. They were like the brothers and second sister I never had.
"You rocked it Rose." the guitarist said high Fiving me. "Thanks Jake. You and the others did amazing. I love you guys. All the guys and my back up singer, Leah all grinned at me before setting their instruments aside and hugging me. They knew what Connor was up to, only because Jake and Edward talked quite a bit, so it came up.
When he hugged me, he whispered, "Is everything okay tonight?"
"Yep." I said. He nodded and looked out at the crowd. I looked around for Connor and didn't see him anywhere. Tyler was still dancing as I jumped off the stage to grab some water. Megan Trainer's Bang Dem Sticks was on now, and both Tyler and Jess were dancing like idiots. I saw Austin at a table with Tanya. I approached them with a bottle of water in hand. "You guys enjoying the party?" I asked.
"Best party you guys have hosted since Bella's wedding." Austin assured me. I heard a firework go off nearby and I asked Tanya what time it was. "It's nearly ten. I am dying for the show to begin." she said excitedly.
"Me too. I love fireworks." I said just as I saw Angela come out of the back door. She saw me and came over to me. She looked a bit shaken up.
"Ange, what's up?" I asked her. She sighed heavily and looked back at the house. Austin shoved a can of strawberry soda toward me. I grabbed it and popped it open.
"Um…" she lowered her voice. "I get what you meant about Connor at WinCo the other day." she said. I looked back at her, feeling confused.
"What?"
"I totally get it. And I hate to be the one to do this, and I hate that this is even going on."
"Angela, what are you talking about?"
"Rose, I saw them… doing it in the room by the bathroom. They didn't see me, but they were. I mean, that was before I got out of the bathroom. And when I did, they were in the living room. I'm so sorry, Rose."
I didn't say anything as I marched toward the house. "Rose." Angela took a step toward me as both Austin and Tanya looked horrified.
"Don't follow me, please." I said . She stopped where she was and I kept going. I felt my heart pounding in my chest as I reached the back door. I swallowed back the tears and walked in. It was quiet at first but then I heard them. I cringed but I couldn't back out now. This was the last straw. I couldn't let this keep going on any longer. They were fucking in my house, on my couch! Had they no decency? I flicked on the lights as I went, maybe to warn them of an approaching presence, or something. They didn't even notice. I finally reached the living room and stood there. The light was already on.
I literally felt the lump in my throat grow about three times it's size. I could hardly breathe. I took a small sip of soda and cleared my throat. Connor literally jumped off of Lauren, who lay there, legs spread, and completely naked. Ew. Talk about puke worthy!
"Well isn't this fucking fabulous Connor? You know, you fucking her behind my back, and believing her lies. I mean, it's all fine and dandy. It's not like I didn't know this was going on. I just appreciate all of it. Makes me feel like your number one for sure now." His eyes were wide as he tried to cover himself. Lauren turned her back to me, her face deep red.
"Rose I…"
"Just stop, Connor, stop and go no further. I don't want to hear any of your shit anymore. How long has this been going on now, anyway? Don't think I didn't know about you doing it when I went to my sister's fashion show. Or you taking her with you that night to God only knows where."
He didn't say anything for a second.
"So, you have nothing to say?" I asked him.
"Rose, I'm sorry. I'm a man with needs and…"
"Oh are you? Needs like what? Did you need to cheat on me? With my so-called close friend? Did you have to really stoop down that low that you had to go for her, in my house, when I'm around, or when my family is? Are those your needs, Connor? Because if they are, those are some pretty fucked up needs."
"No, I just wanted some and…"
"I'm sure you wanted some, Connor. Clearly. I just witnessed just how badly you wanted some. And I don't want to hear it anymore. I want you and her out of my house now. Don't go back out there. As of this moment, you aren't welcome in my house anymore." Lauren spoke up then.
"He cheated on you because you wouldn't give it up to him, Rosalie." I felt like she'd just slapped me.
"Thank you for that one, captain obvious." I snarled.
"Rose, it's true. You wouldn't do it with me. You wouldn't even let me go any further then making out with you. What kind of shit is that?" he asked, looking a bit angry now.
"What kind of shit? I'll tell you. I was raised by parents who taught me to not just give it up to anyone, and you know, make sure they were the right person. Not to mention the fact that maybe unlike you, Lauren, I wanted it to be on my wedding night, with the man I marry. I didn't want to be a sleazy little whore like you!" And then the tears came and I felt so vulnerable.
"I thought you were going to be the one, Connor. I loved you so much, I wanted to spend the rest of my life with you. It literally felt like you ripped my heart out when I first found out. But I didn't want to do anything because I loved you, and I thought you would stop doing what you were doing. But I guess I was wrong. I fucking hate both of you for doing this to me!" I said. He turned on me, glaring.
"You hate me. Well isn't that just bloody brilliant, Rosalie? You hate me for meeting my needs? Well, I'm sorry I couldn't wait a century for you to finally decide you wanted to do it with me. You know, this is the twenty first century. No man waits around like that these days. I hope you know that. You'll die an old maid at the rate you're going. No man will want a girl who wants to wait till their wedding night."
"Fuck you!" I said through clenched teeth, the tears spilling down my cheeks as the cold soda sailed across the space between us and nailed him right in the face, spilling the dark red liquid all over his shirt that he had quickly put on when he saw me. It was inside out.
He reached for me and I stepped back. "Don't dare touch me, Connor. Get the fuck away from me, and get the fuck out of my house. Both of you!" I grabbed a cup of what looked like wine off the table near me and I threw it at him.
"Fuck! You bitch!" He said using the bottom of his shirt to try and clean up. Lauren got up and came for me but I stopped her. I grabbed her by the arm and slapped her hard across the face. Connor tried pulling her away but I held firm. "I never want to see you again. Don't talk to anyone around here anymore. Because nobody and I really do mean nobody wants to hear about your fake blond ass again, do you hear me Lauren?"
"Whatever." she growled. I shoved her away and watched as they both turned their backs on me and went upstairs. I waited in the living room and fifteen minutes later, they were back with all their belongings.
"Good riddance." I said as I opened the door. Lauren walked out but Connor stopped, wearing a saddened expression.
"Rose, I'm sorry I love you. I…"
"Just stop, Connor. If you loved me, this wouldn't have happened. Have a nice life with her." I said pointing a finger at her. "Bye Connor." I slammed the door and watched as they climbed into his car and drove off. I started crying again as I threw the can and cup away. I heard the back door open as I headed to the bathroom. Suddenly I was spun around and crushed against someone's chest. I didn't even look up, I just knew. It was Tyler. Somehow, he was managing to stay upright. I heard Alice right behind him.
"Oh goodness, how bad is her makeup Ty?"
"Don't even worry about that Ali. She's just broke up with the biggest douche bag in existence." he said leading me the rest of the way to the bathroom. I washed my face, rubbing the rest of the smeared makeup off. Alice and Tyler stayed with me while I did that. I dried my face and Alice put a bit of makeup on.
"Should you go to bed?" Tyler asked me.
"No. I'm not gonna let them ruin the rest of my night. I need a drink." I said sniffling.
"Okay, you can have as many as you want. But only this once." he said putting an arm around my shoulders and we all walked toward the back door.
"How did you find out?" I asked them.
"Tanya told us to make sure you were okay, and explained why. Fucking ass. I can not believe I considered him a best friend." Tyler said.
"Ty, you don't have to stop being friends with him, just because of me." I said.
"Rose, you're literally my sister, and I knew you longer. So it's not because of you. It's just something I should have noticed sooner. Now let's get you a drink. What do you want?"
"Just something with alcohol." I said as Alice grinned. "Now that's the spirit. Hurry, get a drink before the firework show starts."Austin brought over a cup with ice and a pink drink in it.
"Have one of my concoctions." he said.
"You won't even taste the alcohol. Enjoy it." I took a small sip. "Okay. Does everyone else know?" I asked.
"The family knows, as well as Jess and Emmett." I felt my heart drop.
"Emmett?" Alice nodded. "And Jasper." They're half tempted to go to his house and beat him up. Emmett wanted to come in with us, but Tyler told him to stay out here."
"Good. He doesn't like seeing sad people." I said remembering what he'd said the day we'd gone on our shopping trip together.
"I know he doesn't. He's my brother, remember?" I laughed. "Right."
Bella approached us looking furious. "Where is he?" she asked. Edward was nearby with our parents. "Gone. Nobody let him back here ever again, okay?"
"Got it." every one nodded.
The show started a few minutes later. I stood with my family, watching the colorful explosions in the sky. I felt someone touch my shoulder and I turned to see Emmett standing next to me with Jasper.
"Are you okay?" he asked.
"Yeah." I said finishing the last of the drink. I felt no different. I needed more. "It'l get better I guess." I said as Alice handed me a cup of Coke. I took a drink and happily noted that it had alcohol in it.
He nodded softly and we stood there, watching the Fireworks together.
As soon as they show was over an hour later, Tyler and Austin took me away to a table with him and the girls. Jess shoved a plate of chips at me. "Eat, so you don't puke later. I did what I was told. I didn't wanna puke.
I didn't know how many drinks I'd had by the time I was feeling completely and utterly fabulous. I was laughing at everything, and totally not feeling sad. Just sort of angry, really.
"Hey, Tyler. I wanna sing again. There's a song I desperately need to sing right now. Can I?" I a asked eating another handful of chips.
He grinned and tossed a beer can into the trash can nearby.
"Fuck yeah. Come on." He and I made our way to the stage, my band already there, with a few drinks of their own.
"What song?" Jake asked. I giggled. "That one about the glass light thing that hangs over the living room."
"Chandelier?" Leah supplied.
"Yeah, Candle Ear." I said before laughing. Tyler approached the mic and said, "Good evening! How y'all going? Rosalie is back and ready to jam with a cover. It's called Chandelier! So cheers to my best friend, who also happens to be super drunk, but you can't tell Cuz she's just that good. So, cheers, to Rose!" I saw Mom and Dad exchange a look. I was probably going to get scolded for it, but hell, I needed this.
Tyler sat nearby at the keyboard as the others took their places.
"Okay. Here it is guys." I said as the music started and I sang.
"Party girls don't get hurt Can't feel anything, when will I learn I push it down, push it down.
I'm the one for a good time call Phone's blowin' up, they're ringin' my doorbell I feel the love, feel the love.
1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3 drink. 1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3 drink 1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3 drink.
Throw 'em back, till I lose count." I belted the chorus out and honestly, it felt liberating. And so good. I felt like I was floating above everyone as I sang. Or was that just the drinks I'd had?
"I'm gonna swing from the chandelier, from the chandelier I'm gonna live like tomorrow doesn't exist, like it doesn't exist
I'm gonna fly like a bird through the night, feel my tears as they dry. I'm gonna swing from the chandelier, from the chandelierAnd I'm holding on for dear life, won't look down won't open my eyes. Keep my glass full until morning light, 'cause I'm just holding on for tonight. Help me, I'm holding on for dear life, won't look down won't open my eyes.
Keep my glass full until morning light, 'cause I'm just holding on for tonight. On for tonight
Sun is up, I'm a mess Gotta get out now, gotta run from this
Here comes the shame, here comes the shame
1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3 drink, 1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3 drink, 1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3 drink.
Throw 'em back, till I lose count
I'm gonna swing from the chandelier, from the chandelier, I'm gonna live like tomorrow doesn't exist, Like it doesn't exist
I'm gonna fly like a bird through the night, feel my tears as they dry, I'm gonna swing from the chandelier, from the chandelier
, And I'm holding on for dear life, won't look down won't open my eyes, Keep my glass full until morning light, 'cause I'm just holding on for tonight
Help me, I'm holding on for dear life, won't look down won't open my eyes, Keep my glass full until morning light, 'cause I'm just holding on for tonight, On for tonight, on for tonight
As I'm just holding on for tonight
No I'm I'm just holding on for tonight
On for tonight, on for tonight
As I'm just holding on for tonight
As I'm just holding on for tonight
No I'm I'm just holding on for tonight
On for tonight, on for tonight."
And then, I burst in to tears, and ran off the stage as everyone cheered and Emmett chased after me as I got to the door.
"Rose! Wait!" he called after me. I wanted to keep going, but I was feeling unsteady as I turned and waited for him. He caught me just as I fell forward and he helped me inside, one powerful arm around me.
"Emmett." I said sobbing and laughing all at once.
"Hmm?" He guided me toward the stairs.
"I'm Suuuuuuuuuuuuuuper drunk." I hiccuped and he chuckled. "I can see that. You should have slowed down on those drinks."
"Nah." I said tears blurring my vision. "Connor fucked me over that bastard. Hey I can't climb those stairs." I said just as we reached the bottom.
"I know you can't." he said scooping me up into his arms. I stopped crying as he carried me up the stairs. He stopped at the landing. Wow, Emmett was super strong.
"Where's your room Rose?" he asked me.
"I dunno. Somewhere that way." I said before giggling. I hiccuped again as he smiled and headed in the way I pointed.
He found my room easily and carried me to the bed. He helped me sit. I looked up at him.
"Wow, Emmett. I never noticed this before." I said, my words all slurred.
"What?" he asked as I stared at his face.
"Emmett. You're very beautiful. Has anyone told you that before?" I saw a huge grin spread across his beautiful face and he sat next to me. I felt so dizzy I fell against him, my head resting on his shoulder.
"Yes, my Mother and the makeup artists I work with in my movies. Thank you Rosalie."
"Uh hmm. Hey, Emmett?" I asked.
"Yeah?"
"Connor said I was gonna die an old maid Cuz I won't put out for any guy till we're married." I started laughing uncontrollably then.
"He said that to you?" I looked at him then, and saw he was angry.
"Yeah. He said that it's the twenty first century and no guy would wait for me." He looked at me then, his eyes full of sincerity. "I would." he said his voice suddenly low.
"Yeah? You're something else Emm Cullen. Whoever you marry'll be Soooooo lucky."
"Thank you." he said. I nodded and before I could control it, I burped, loudly. I felt my cheeks flame.
"Ooopsie." I mumbled. He started laughing. "Rose, you're fine." he assured me.
"Should I let you go back to the party Emmett?" I asked sitting up, and instantly regretting it.
"No, it's okay Rose." he said and I nodded.
"You know Emmybear, I have never seen a sight as nasty as Lauren laying there with her legs spread and shit. I mean." I said as I let my hair down and got up and held on to the dresser as I pulled out my Pajamas. "She didn't even shave her legs. That's Sooooooooooo gross." I said as I walked unsteadily toward my bathroom. Emmett helped me get inside and he said he'd wait outside the door. I somehow got undressed and into my night clothes.
I opened the door, and there he was, waiting. I held onto his arm and he walked me back to the bed. Huh! Had Emmett always been this deliciously muscular before?
"That sounds very gross." he said. "Uh hmm. So nasty. It makes me feel sick. Mmm, I want cake." I said sitting back against my pillows.
"Emmybear, do you think I look like bad girlfriend material?" I asked. He looked at me for a long time.
"No, you look like you would be the perfect girlfriend."
"Thanks. Ya know, maybe I didn't look like the perfect girl to Connor." I said, tears instantly falling onto my cheeks.
"I need to stop crying." I mumbled as he got up and took me into his arms, rubbing my back as I started sobbing.
"I'm the worst." I said as he kept rubbing my back.
"No you aren't Rose. He didn't deserve you, remember?"
"I guess. But…" I stopped as I kept crying.
"I really loved him. He was the first guy I ever love, loved, ya know?"
"Mmm hmm." Emmett said still holding me.
"But he went and cheated. Well fuck him, too. I don't need him. I'll find someone way better than him. Hey Emmybear?" He chuckled.
"Yes Rosalie?"
"Will you be my boyfriend?" He chuckled again.
"We'll discuss that later."
"Why?"
"Because you're drunk. And you probably won't remember any of this."
"Oh yeah. Oh shit, Emmybear. I don't feel good." I felt my stomach churning. He quickly got up and he led me toward my bathroom. I had a hand over my mouth. He turned the light on and I made it to the toilet just in time. It all came back up. And he stayed there, holding my hair back as I puked my innards out. I mean, it felt that way.
And when I was done, I felt so, so tired. But I brushed my teeth and I fell against him. He carried me to my bed and pulled my covers back. He tucked me in, like a baby and I smiled.
"Thanks." I said yawning as he smoothed the comforter over may shoulder.
"You're welcome, Rose." he said.
"I think I should sleep now."
"You should." he said, softly touching my hand that rested atop the comforter.
"G'night Emmybear." He smiled again.
"Good night, Rose." he said still smiling.
And that was the last thing I saw before I passed out.
A/N: And again I say I wish I had a man like Emmett. Anyway, we told you things were going to happen! Things were quite literally on fire out there! Let us know what you thought in some awesome reviews! We love your feedback!
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