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A/N: This chapter's pretty long! So enjoy and let me know what you think in some reviews! Thank you to those who wished me a happy birthday! Means so much!
Songs that inspired this chapter!:
The Wanted: Glad You Came
Maroon5: Love Somebody
The Wanted: Drunk On Love
9: Drunk On Love
When I woke up at ten, I felt refreshed. Had it been just yesterday that news of Connor's baby had broken? Wow. It felt aeons ago to me. I was still pissed about it, but in the end, I was better off now.
I went downstairs and found everyone there, waiting with huge smiles on their faces. Bella had her iPad in her hands with everyone trying to see what it said.
"Rose, come look at this!" Tyler exclaimed, beckoning me over with a hand as he ate a waffle. He moved out of the way so I could see what they were so excited about.
It was a breaking story, about Connor's house. Apparently, he'd found it totally trashed at seven this morning, and the police were already investigating. His representative apparently claimed that Connor had his suspicions about it being his former bandmates.
Tyler chuckled and so did Alice.
"What do you know about that?" Bella asked turning to me.
"Um… nothing." I said grinning.
"Rosalie Lillian Swan, did you egg his house?" she asked her eyes wide.
"So what if I did? Don't all of you think he deserved it?" Bella pressed her lips together and nodded slowly.
Edward started chuckling. "Oh, Emmett would be so proud of you Rose. Why don't you give him a call and tell him that you're quiet a prankster?"
"No, Edward, shut up. Emmett would not care! And if I tell him, it won't be now. I'll tell him when he comes over later." I said.
Now everyone turned to me with curious expressions. "He and I told each other we liked one another yesterday. Are all of you satisfied?" Nobody said a word.
"What? Is that so shocking to you?"
Alice and Edward were the first to react.
"Well I'll be damned! It took you long enough." Edward said grinning.
"I could have bet on this!" Alice said clapping her hands before she and her brother raced around the table and squished me between them in a tight hug.
"But is that why he's coming here later today?" Edward asked a few minutes later after I'd grabbed a plate and filled it with eggs and bacon.
"No. We've got other plans that aren't really up for discussion yet." I said discreetly kicking both Bella and Edward under the table.
"Oh boy." Tyler said winking at me. "But when will they be up for discussion?"
"Whenever we decide." I said and he nodded.
"They had pictures up, who drew that big pink and blue heart on his front door?" Tanya asked.
"Me of course. Don't you just love my creativity?" Tyler asked her.
Bella started laughing then. "Oh Tyler, you're amazing."
"Why do you think I got all A's in my art classes back in school? I always tell Rose that if my producing career totally flops, I could get into art again." he said chuckling.
"Don't you remember that huge birthday card he made me for my eighteenth birthday?" I asked her.
"Oh right! That was something alright." Bella said.
Alice left a few minutes later. She had some things to do, and of course, she took my cousin along with her. I took that time to tell everyone about Emmett's reason for coming over.
"So, as you all may know, today is the first of October. Alice's birthday is ten days away. I was thinking we plan a little surprise party for her. I asked Emmett to help for two reasons. One, he told Jasper about Marshmallow, and two, he is her brother. So I need his and the rest of your guys's help for all of this to work out. And yes, I do realize her birthday falls on a Sunday. But I already spoke about this with Ange, and she'll be here too. So will you help?"
"Of course we will." Bella said smiling at me. "We all know what she does and doesn't like, so this'll be easy."
"Okay, but remember, nobody can tell her about it. I need to tell Jasper to keep her busy so she won't suspect anything.
"That's easy. He's already willing to jump in front of a car for her." Edward said chuckling.
"Perfect. Each of you will be in charge of something. I'll create a group iMessage going so we can make sure everything goes according to plan. Once Emmett gets here, we can make plans." I said.
"But do we really have to wait till one? I want to get started now." Bella said.
"I guess not. Should I call him and see if he's okay with coming now?" I asked.
"Absolutely." Edward said.
I went upstairs and grabbed my phone. By the time I'd returned to the table, it was ringing. He answered on the third ring, sounding wide awake and already full of so much energy.
"Rosalie, what's up buttercup?" Thankfully, it wasn't on speaker. Edward and Bella would have endlessly teased me about that.
"Hey Emm! I'm great. Quick question, are you busy?"
"Nope. Why?"
"Want to come over now?" I asked hoping he'd say yes.
"Aw, Rose, you miss me already?" he teased. I felt my cheeks burn hot and Bella nudged Edward who nodded.
"Maybe I do." I said laughing.
"In that case I'll be there in ten." he hung up and I set the phone down and Edward and Bella started laughing.
"How cute. What did he say to make you blush?" Bella asked.
"He asked if I missed him already."
"To which she replied, maybe I do." Edward added his voice going up in pitch as he mocked me.
"Oh shut up." I said blushing again.
And true to his word, Emmett did show up ten minutes later. We all gathered in the living room and discussed themes.
"Well, Alice loves the color pink." Bella said.
"She doesn't just like pink Bells. Our baby sister loves every single color of the rainbow. As long as it isn't black or gray, she likes it." Emmett said.
"And she has a major sweet tooth. Ever since she was able to chew, she loved candy." Edward added.
"Okay, so she loves colors and candy. Easy. We'll make it candy land themed. Everything will be colorful, and there will be endless amounts of candy." I said.
"Rosalie, you are a genius!" Emmett exclaimed sending a huge smile at me from across the room. I blushed. "Thanks." I said quietly.
"Rose, your idea sounds great. Could you still make those streamers out of candy?" Bella asked.
"Yeah. I just need Jolly ranchers, lollipops, Laffy Taffy's and Air Heads. Oh and that string we used for your wedding, to hold up the arc of balloons.
"We can get all that today." Bella said.
"We could. So it's agreed then. Candy land themed party for Alice?" I asked.
Everyone nodded.
"Okay, here's what we'll do." I said. I assigned them all something to do. Emmett and I would be in charge of the candy and other supplies. Edward and Bella were in charge of the food, Tyler and Austin were in charge of the music, and Jess and Tanya were in charge of the cake and sending the invitations.
"And Jasper will make sure she stays away on the day of. Hey, maybe I can see if I could book them a few things, to take up their time." Bella suggested.
"Good idea." I said.
"Or you could just make them go grocery shopping." Emmett said and we laughed.
"We could." I agreed.
"But we could buy all of those things two or so days before, couldn't we?" Tanya asked.
"Some of them yeah, but I need to get the candy tomorrow, or the day after so I have time to get the strings of candy ready. But I need the cake ordered today."
"We're on it. And we'll send out invitations tomorrow. I know a place that makes them just how you ask them to. We'll go over now and we'll send you guys pictures so we can pick. Deal?" Tanya asked.
"Alright then. Operation Alice is officially underway!" I said and they all cheered.
"Come on Emmett. We'd better at least figure out what we're going to get her." I said standing from the couch. Tanya and Jess were already halfway out the door.
"We should all coordinate." Tanya said over her shoulder as she left.
"We can try!" I shouted just before the door closed.
Emmett, Bella, Edward and I ended up huddled around my laptop, to look for her gift. Or at least for some ideas.
And at around four that afternoon, the invitations were printed, the cake was ordered, and Austin and Tyler were barely scratching the surface of Tyler's expansive music library for what would be in Austin's words, a kick ass birthday playlist for the birthday girl.
We stopped talking all things party as soon as Jasper pulled up.
"So, Emmett, the LA premiere of Radioactive is this Tuesday. You excited?" Bella asked as she rested her hand on her belly. It was the size of a cantaloupe, Edward said.
"Hell yeah. Guys, you'll love it."
"So, you're allowed to take two people with you. Who are they going to be? Obviously, I know one of them is going to be me." Edward said with an easy smile at his brother. Emmett grinned.
"Yeah, I know Mom isn't into it, so you and Dad. I promised him. Last time, he didn't make it."
"Right. Guy's night out it is!" Edward and Emmett bumped fists and Bella and I smiled at them.
Alice came racing in with shopping bags. Jasper looked as happy as could be as he walked in behind her with even more bags.
"So, Emmett, I got you your premiere suit. And yes, I know you're taking Dad and Edward, so I took the liberty to get them stuff too. Now, you two go and try them on."
"Seriously Ali?" Emmett protested as he got up.
"Yes, now go. Both of you." She shoved bags at them and they went, grumbling the whole way up the stairs.
"Now, Bella, I know you don't want any baby things yet, but look at what I found for little Bella!"
"Alice, we don't know what it's going to be yet. You can't by things for it without knowing." Bella said.
"Oh shush, and just look at what I got her!"
Bella opened the bag and pulled out an adorable little pink and white dress, complete with it's little hat, shoes and blanket. The blanket was trimmed in lace just like the dress and hat.
"Oh Ali, it's so beautiful. Now I really want it to be a girl." Bella said clutching the little outfit to her chest.
"Well, you're five months along. Haven't you found out already?" Alice asked.
"We told the doctor we wanted it to be a surprise." Bella said.
"I agree with Alice though Bella. I think it will be a girl. Isn't there this thing Moms go by? It's something like riding high, it's a guy. I don't remember. But it's something about how your belly's shaped, or some weird shit like that. The point here, is that by looking at how high or low it is, or whatever, you can figure out if it's going to be a boy or a girl. Ask Mom about it. Apparently, that's how Gran figured out we were both going to be girls."
Bella chuckled. "Alright, I'll ask her. I was thinking we should all have a girl's night on Tuesday while the boys go out to the movie."
"That'd be fun. What did you have in mind?" I asked.
"wait, maybe we should spend the time that they're gone putting something together." Alice said just as Edward and Emmett walked down the stairs. And when we got a full view we all gasped.
"Oh… my… gosh." I said feeling breathless. This was like Homecoming shoot 2.0! But better! There was no tie, or corsage, but there was the suit, and the gorgeous man in it.
I could tell Edward had a huge effect on Bella too, because her eyes literally grew huge! And her jaw was all but dragging on the floor as she ran toward him.
"So, ladies." Emmett said as he walked toward us, stopping just in front of us before striking a pose. "Do I look good?"
I looked at him and was somehow unable to form words as I kept staring at him. Alice nudged me and I cleared my throat.
"Emmett… yes you do. I um… mean you really do look good. Better than good actually." I said before blushing.
"You do, Emm. Absolutely dashing. I knew this would fit you to perfection." Alice said proudly.
"You'll be the talk of the town come Tuesday night." I said and he smiled widely at me.
"Why thank you Rose." he said with a grin. then he bent and placed a kiss on my forehead. Alice snuck a grin behind his back as he turned to address Bella, whom was rapped around Edward. I leaned my head against the back of the couch and replayed that kiss on the forehead in my mind over and over again. It wasn't until Jasper plopped down beside me and pointed out that I had a goofy grin on my face that I shook myself out of my little bubble.
I watched Emmett give Bella shit about how she'd been rapped around Edward.
"Are you two going to take that upstairs? Or are you going to pull a Carlisle and Esme, circa whatever year that was that Alice saw them doing it, and just fuck on the stairs? You two are better off up in your room. At least then the noises you two make during your throws of passion aren't as loud. I mean, you already got your neighbors thinking someone was murdered here a couple nights ago." he said. Bella turned on him, angry. "Are you implying that I make horrible noises during sex with my husband?"
"Nah, Bella, come on now. You know I was just joking and…"
"Emmett, don't give me that! You think I sound horrible!"
"Not that it would matter what I thought. You didn't marry me, Bells." Emmett said chuckling.
"So you do?" she asked growing angrier.
"Bella love, calm down. And what? Mom and Dad did it on the stairs? Alice! Why didn't you tell me!" Edward said.
"No, Bella, I'm not saying you sound bad. Man you pregnant women over think things!" Emmett said shaking his head. I focused on his mop of curly hair as he did so. Hmm, what would it be like to run my fingers through that?
"Oh, now you think I over think things?"
"Shit, Bella, no. I'm just saying. I don't think you sound horrible, because I don't pay attention to that. I just heard Earned It and some other noises that we all assumed was you and Edward."
Bella's face instantly morphed back into a smile and I did have to wonder if Emmett was right about her over thinking. I also did have to wonder about those mood swings… I had to talk to Mom about that one day.
"Oh, alright. I'm sorry Emmett." Emmett let out his trademark guffaw.
"It's okay Bells. Just listen carefully next time." Bella snorted and nodded.
"What did you mean when you said Mom and Dad were on the stairs?" Edward asked Emmett.
"Oh, you know, Ali walked in on our parents fucking like monkeys on the stairs when she was a senior. Nothing new." Emmett said.
"Oh, very delightful." Edward said before he and his siblings laughed.
I smiled to myself as I went to the kitchen to see what I could start for dinner. Thanks to my Mom, and Dad's Mom, Granma, Bella and I had become expert cooks. Though I wasn't as good at making Italian dishes, like my older sister, I was pretty good at making other things, like baked chicken, salads, and other such delicious foods.
Alice followed me into the kitchen, looking over her shoulder as she did.
"So, I was thinking we plan a little party for my dear brother."
"A party?" I asked.
"Yeah, a little celebration for after the LA premiere of his movie. And if we have to, we'll invite his costar, Miranda Blake." she said her name with a tone of distaste, and I wondered what she'd ever done to Alice.
"Wow, Alice, do I sense a bit of resentment toward Ms. Blake?" I asked.
"Well, Rose, honestly, you can't deny that you don't like her either." she said hopping up onto the counter next to the toaster.
"All I know is that she was Lindsay. I haven't ever really talked to her. Why don't you like her?"
"She is a total flirt. And I get that mostly all hollywood actresses can be, especially in these films, but she won't let my brother out of her sight whenever she gets within twenty feet of him. She stalks him, and once even told a bunch of his loving fans that they were dating. Do you not remember that rumor that was floating around at the time of the wedding?" I pushed my hair out of my face and decided I wouldn't cook tonight. I was too excited for Alice's party, and besides, there was nothing around here that I could use. We had sort of neglected our grocery shopping for the past few weeks.
"Oh right." I said remembering that rumor. "And just about every female hated her for it when they believed her."
"Exactly. I also don't like her because she said the clothes I design looks like it should be worn by sluts. How dare she? I mean I take every type of girl into consideration when I sketch out my ideas!" she was getting riled up. Her face was turning red, and she had her hands on her hips.
I put a comforting hand on her shoulder. "It's okay Ali. She's just hating on your amazing creativity." I assured her. She grinned.
"I know right? Anyway, once I even heard her trash talk Bella's line, but according to the report, one of the other actresses in the movie, Carmen Caravelli told her to shut her and I quote, "flapping fish lipped mouth", before she smacked it shut for her. I guess nobody in the movie liked her. How did my brother deal with kissing her? I mean did they not realize that she had deformed lips? Ugh!"
"Well, I've only seen two sneak peaks of it online. Isn't she the perfect person for the role? She was the bitchy daughter of Robert's command unit, right?" Alice laughed throwing her head back. "Yeah, you're right. Aha! As soon as the premiere's over, my brother doesn't have to deal with her. What's for dinner by the way?"
"Maybe we'll go pick something up. Our supplies here are very limited. I doubt your big lug of a brother wants to eat Cocopuffs and waffles for dinner. Especially if all we have to drink is Austin's half empty bottle of Vodka and a bottle of seltzer water." Alice hopped down off the counter and said, "Well, you see, I sort of had this feeling you nor you sister would be making anything, so I sort of already went and picked up Chinese food. And yes, I made sure to get Bella her orange chicken and noodles with extra soy sauce and teriyaki sauce too. Jasper left it in the car. Come on out and help me please? I ask you because Emmett would be halfway done with the egg rolls by the time we come back inside." she said that last part with a grin as we headed outside.
We lugged the paper bags filled with delicious smelling food into the living room and Bella grinned and clapped her hands. "Please Alice, tell me you brought me my orange chicken with noodles with extra soy sauce and teriyaki sauce? Oh, and the egg rolls?" Alice smiled.
"Of course I did." she said pulling out a huge takeout box and handing it to my sister with a fork. We never ate with chopsticks, ever since we were kids.
"Egg rolls!" Emmett whooped as he dived for the smaller bag filled with them. Alice handed us each our boxes and we ate, discussing Emmett's movie, and Bella's baby. It was the perfect ending to a Thursday, if I do say so myself.
The day of Emmett's premiere dawned cool and sunny. Alice was readying herself for a day of making sure her brother would be perfectly dressed for the occasion. He wouldn't arrive here till around two, but she wanted to make sure his clothes were perfectly ironed and looked absolutely perfect. Carlisle had gotten a half day and he and Esme would arrive around the same time as Emmett. For the past few days, Alice and I had secretly planned Emmett's party for him. He had not the slightest inkling of our planning. This however, had pushed back our little shopping excursion. But we would go tomorrow. Today was all about Emmett. Ever since the day we'd begun preparations for the birthday surprise for Ali, we'd become even closer. He'd stay over later and when he'd get home, we'd FaceTime. Edward and Bella knew about our relationship and they were all for it. I mean, we weren't together obviously, but they loved the fact that we were now practically inseparable. Edward had even volunteered to drop out of the guys' night, but I had strongly refused that.
"Edward, it's your guys's night to hang out. I am not going to get in the way of that. Besides, I need to be here with your wife and sister to make sure all the last details are perfect for his party." I said.
"Alright. Maybe next time." he said winking before going upstairs.
"And what was that wink for Cullen?" I called up to him as he went. He turned and winked again, "Ms. Swan, I do know a bit more than you do, just leave at that." he smirked and then he was gone. I had growled in frustration and flopped onto the couch.
Now I sat here, laying out the very shirt Emmett would be wearing. Alice was searching through a bag next to me muttering to herself. Bella sat on the bed sketching in her book.
"Ah hah! I found it!" I turned and she pulled out a royal blue tie, handing it to Bella before giving me another one in the same color.
"Don't you think the three of them would look handsome with these?" she asked.
"Yes." I said, knowing that if I disagreed with her, she'd kill me. It was five till two. I knew they'd all be in here any minute, talking, getting dressed and what not. Just as I thought that footsteps thundered up the stairs and Tyler appeared with a bowl of something in his hands.
"Rose, want pasta?" He shoved a forkful in my face and I opened my mouth. And when I tasted the pasta, I sighed contentedly as I chewed.
I took the bowl and took another forkful.
"I take it you think it's good then?" Tyler asked me.
I moaned with satisfaction.
"Rosalie, I thought that was for the bedroom, not you know, here, with a bowl of pasta in your hands." I looked up and saw Emmett with a huge grin on his face, his blue eyes dancing as he chuckled.
I blushed, "It's so good though." I said looking down at the bowl as he and Tyler laughed. I ate in silence and when I was done, Tyler took the bowl from me an left.
"So, Rose, what are you doing later tonight?" Emmett asked me as Edward came into the room still in his suit from work.
"Nothing, the usual. Watching True Blood. I need to catch up. I just finished season one, and I really need to get onto season two. Maybe I'll sit there and eat more of that orgasmic pasta.
"True Blood. Not one of my favorites." Emmett said making a face.
"Why not?" I asked him.
"It's so… well, boring. Then again, I've only seen the first two minutes of the first episode.
"I'll make you a deal, if you're up for it, we can watch the first episode together when you get home."
"Done deal, Rose." I smiled as he walked into the bathroom. I left the room. I went downstairs and saw Tyler stirring something in a bowl.
"You just tried one of tonight's dishes. Glad you liked it." he said grinning at me as I hopped up on a stool at the island.
"I did. Thanks Ty."
"My pleasure. So, did you two arrange to watch the first episode of True Blood together for tonight?" I felt my cheeks grow hot and he hooted.
"Damn! Is it like a date?" I reached over and smacked him.
"No!"
"Uh huh." he said chuckling.
Carlisle and Esme walked in then and the conversation ended there.
The next four hours flew by in a blur. The guys got dressed ate dinner and left. Emmett shot me a grin before leaving. Nobody failed to see it.
When they left in the limo Alice had hired on for them. As soon as they were out of sight, we moved fast. The guys started putting out the tables and chairs with me directing them. Bella was in charge of the food.
When the tables were set we put up the decorations. I helped inflate the blue and gold balloons. And by the time I was done tying the strings on, my fingers were so sore. It was a pain to deal with.
We watched the event on the online stream. When Emmett showed up with his brother and Dad we cheered along with the other thousands of girls there.
"He looks really hot Ali. Fabulous job." I said to Alice. She grinned.
"Oh, of course. Oh, look, Miranda." I watched as she showed up, completely ignoring everyone as she ran to catch up to Emmett.
"Such a hoe!" Bella exclaimed and I snorted.
"Well it's true." she said. I nodded.
I saw how Edward and Carlisle got on either side of him as she approached. Emmett's publicist and some other dude walked behind them as they reached the end of the carpet. Miranda was stopped by a well known reporter and she had no choice but to stop. Her publicist was there then too. I didn't see Emmett on the screen again. After a while, Alice shut it off and we got everything else ready. We had invited Miranda out of courtesy, since we'd invited the rest of the cast. She had apparently, declined the invitation. But anything was possible. Of course, we hadn't told her it was for Emmett. We'd just said it was an after party for the whole cast.
"I am so proud of my big brother. This is his biggest role since last year. This is bound to win him a dozen awards." Alice said as we filled bowls with chips and Bella's homemade guacamole.
At nearly ten, everything was set. I knew it was going to be a pretty long night. I made myself a cup of tea as we waited. The movie had started at eight. So they would be here at around ten thirty.
Esme sat next to me with her own cup of tea as Tyler zoomed around the table with the napkin holders and the forks and spoons.
"How are you sweetie?" Esme asked me. I smiled at her as her kind green eyes met mine. Edward had been the only one born with his mother's eyes, of course.
"Excited. I'm proud of him." She smiled as Mom joined us. She'd dropped in at around eight with Dad who had taken the job of lookout. Bella was out there with him.
"I am too. He has accomplished so much in his five years as an actor. A lot of Carlisle's patients still can't believe he's his son. Some of my clients are still amazed by it as well."
"I think the reason for them not being able to believe it, is because you two act like parents of a famous celebrity. You act normal, and lead normal lives. I've seen some parents completely take advantage of their child's status. It's really sad to see." Mom said.
"Very true Renee. I think that's what a lot of people expect of Carlisle and I. Of course, I'm pretty sure that's what they think you and Charlie would do. Rosalie has made quite a name for herself." Esme said smiling at me again.
"She has. And we are so proud of her." Mom said and I smiled.
"Of course, she's also made quite an effect on a certain movie star we know." Esme said and she and Mom exchanged a look.
I pretended to ignore it.
"Sweetheart, what do you think of Emmett?" Esme asked as Mom beamed.
"Um." I paused as Bella came in for a sweater she'd left on the couch.
When she left I grinned. "Bella and Edward know. Well, everyone here. We both like each other. We told each other a couple days ago. After I found out about Connor's baby. I had broken a bunch of plates and picture frames and well, he was the one to stay with me when I finished." I blushed as I continued.
"He let me cry on his shoulder and then after a while, he told me. I really like him." Esme squealed and clapped her hands.
"Oh sweetheart, that's amazing." Esme exclaimed as Mom nodded.
"Are you to in a relationship?" Mom asked. I shook my head. "No. He is so patient. That's one of the reasons I like him. He's willing to wait for me to let him in, you know? I mean, I want to, but at the same time, I feel that by letting him in now would ruin any chances of the relationship surviving.
"you're a smart and beautiful girl, sweetheart. I have no doubt in my mind that you are perfect for my baby. Oh Renee, isn't this exciting?"
"Of course! Charlie can't wait for it to happen either! He is so excited. He adores Emmett." Just as she said it, Dad came in. "They're here." We all jumped up and headed outside. A cool breeze was picking up as the three men climbed out of the car with huge grins on their faces. Behind their car, others were lining up as cast members poured out of them. I saw Miranda there, with some blond guy. Emmett and his brother and Dad came up to us and we surrounded him.
"How was the movie?" I asked him as he ran up to me and engulfed me in his trademark bear hug.
"It was awesome Rose! I looked bad ass, of course." he said grinning as he let me go and looked out at the people gathered in front of the house.
"Rose, why are they here?" he asked me.
"Well, go inside first. I think that'll explain it." I said as he pushed him gently toward the door. He looked a bit confused as he opened the door. I saw Miranda edging closer and when Emmett saw the banner Tyler had made that said: Welcoming Robert! AKA Emmett! He laughed and turned to us.
"I love it! Come on everyone!" he gestured for everyone to follow him, and we did. I held the door for everyone as they walked in.
"Your dress looks nice Rose." a girl said stopping and letting a few others go in.
"Thank you. Uh…" I studied her, trying to remember who she was. She laughed.
"I'm Carmen. Emmett is a dear friend of mine."
"Nice to meet you Carmen. Come in" she followed me inside and we ran smack into Miranda and the guy she'd come with talking.
"I am so sorry." I said stepping aside. She turned and looked at me with a small smile.
"No problem. Love the dress." she said.
"Thanks." I said and I walked away as Carmen sighed.
"SHe's nice. She complimented my dress." I said to Alice a few minutes later as we sat at a table on the back porch. Carlisle, Esme and my parents were sitting at a table nearby. We sat with Edward, Bella and Jasper. Riley was probably with Angela, and who knew where Tyler had run off to.
"Rose, its only because she doesn't know that my brother has an interest in you. Once she finds out, she'll be giving you the dirtiest looks. Trust me, she did that to Kristen Murry when she and Emmett dated a year ago. Granted, they only lasted about two months, but still."
I remembered Kristen Murry. She had sung on one of the songs I'd produced. She'd been a total sweetheart and so quiet. I hadn't spoken to her since, but I'd heard she was dating a well known musician and that they were very much in love.
"Are you trying to tell my sister that if she dates Emmett they'd only last two months if Miranda tries to ruin them?" Bella asked, surprised.
"No, all I'm saying is that Kristen probably wasn't it for him. Sorry Bella."
"Yeah." Bella said before eating more pasta.
It was about an hour later when I found myself with Emmett on the dance floor. I could tell he had had a few drinks. But he wasn't horribly drunk. He was happy as could be and dancing with everyone. He had pulled me away from Tyler, who was pretty much gone, but still upright.
"Rose." Emmett said happily spinning me around as Tyler went to find someone else to dance with.
"Emmett. Are you enjoying your party?" I shouted to him as the music seemed to get louder.
"Hell yes I am. Thanks Rose."
"It wasn't just me you know." We were dancing now, pressed up against each other by all the people dancing along to the upbeat music.
"Yeah I know. But I already thanked everyone else." he said. I noticed then, that his words were sort of slurring.
I spotted Miranda Blake on the edge of the dance floor looking at us. She shot me a grin. What?
"Hey, Emm." I said close to his ear. He grinned. "Yeah?"
"Have you danced with your costar yet?"
"Which one?" he asked before laughing.
"Miranda." He made a face.
"Let's pretend I did." he said with a smirk.
"Emm, go on and dance with her." I said and he shook his head. "No, Rose. I won't. I don't like her. I mean, she's pretty bitchy and just wants to get with me for sex. I don't want that."
"You do realize that eventually, she's going to come over here, and rip me away from you right?" He smiled again and leaned in close to my ear. I could smell the alcohol as he said, "Let her try and see what happens." I felt a shiver run down my spine as he said it. Was he being territorial because that's how he wanted it? Or because of the alcohol?
"Okay." I said quieter then as we danced for who knows how long.
After a while, he went and danced with Alice, and I didn't see him till nearly three in the morning. He and Tyler were still mingling with the younger crowd. They seemed like they were having such a wonderful time. I didn't intrude on them as I went inside to change into flats. These heels were killing me. I knew Bella had gone upstairs an hour before. Edward was still outside, having a drink with one of his clients, who had happened to be in the movie.
As I came downstairs, I saw Miranda coming out of the bathroom. When she saw me she waved me over. She still looked pretty happy.
"Hi." I said as I walked toward her cautiously. I had nobody here to protect me if she decided to go all apeshit and choke me for dancing with the man she clearly seemed to want.
"Hey." she said quietly. She seemed pretty sober.
"Can I help you with something?" She smiled a small smile. "You and Emmett are family, right? Or I mean in laws?" she asked.
"Yeah." I answered her.
"I know you've probably heard about me always chasing after him, and wanting to get with him." she said.
"Yeah, I've heard that."
"Well, the truth is, I don't want him that way. I mean, it looks like it I know. But the truth is, is that I want to get close to him because I have a mission."
"A mission?" I asked, still not understanding what she was saying.
"Yeah, a mission. I've been watching you since you became famous. And Emmett since we did this movie. And I thought to myself Emmett and Rosalie would make a hot couple. And I know it doesn't seem believable now, but please believe me."
I stared at her and she stared right back. "You've been acting this way so that he and I can be together?"
"Yes! I couldn't just outright tell him when we were onset. no, that would be a bad idea. See, I wanted to go on just one date with him, so I could sit across that table and tell him that I want you and him to get together. And besides, I think that son of a bitch Connor deserves it. And you deserve so much better than that trash. I feel bad for that poor kid he's going to have with Lauren." I couldn't help laughing. She was quite the character.
"But what about the things you said about Alice and Bella's clothing lines?" I asked her.
"Ah, yeah that. That was just me trying to get his attention, so that he could hate me, but also so he could talk to me. Of course, that didn't work."
"Oh, so you do like their clothing lines?"
"Absolutely. I ordered a lot off of Bella's store the other day. She inspires me, your sister. And so does Alice. They're really inspiring young women. I do hope that one of these days I can tell them without them ripping my throat out." I chuckled.
"Well, Bella is more likely to do that. Her hormones are everywhere. She's expecting."
"Oh, I know. I follow her on Instagram."
"So, you want us to be together."
"Yes. I saw you two dancing, and it just proved my point. You two are meant to be. Now I'd better go. I'm tired. Take care of him Rosalie. He's had far too many drinks." I smiled.
"I will. Good night Miranda, and thanks."
"You're welcome." she waved as she left. I walked back outside where the party was still going strong. I still didn't feel tired. But I had a job to do. It was my turn to take care of Emmett.
I found him still talking to everyone. He was sitting at a table with Tyler, who was already passed out.
"Emm." I put a hand on his shoulder. He turned and saw me. A slow smile spread across his face.
"Rose. Whatcha doing out here? Shouldn'tchu be sleepin'?" he asked, his words slurring way more now.
"Yes, I should be. But you're coming with me."
"Alright. Let's go Rosie." he said grinning widely at me as he stood. Edward appeared at my elbow and snapped a few pictures.
"Blackmail." he said with a crooked smile at his brother.
"Alright. Help me upstairs to my room with him?"
"Your room?" he asked.
"Yeah. I can handle it. I just can't handle his weight."
"Alright. Come on. The guests are probably waiting for him to leave the party so they can." He put an arm around Emmett who grinned at his brother. I put his other arm around my shoulders and we hauled him inside.
"Rosie, you look sexy tonight." he said waggling his eyebrows at me. Bella appeared at the top of the stairs and she laughed at the sight.
I felt my cheeks flame as he laughed.
He didn't say anything else till we were in my room alone, after Edward left. I went into the bathroom and changed. Alice was taking care of the guests. I went back out and couldn't help smiling at what I saw. Emmett lay on my bed, sprawled out with his arms above his head and his legs stretching out and taking up half the space. His eyes were wide open as I sat next to him.
"Rosie, you look sexy." he said again, his lips curving up at the corners. His hand reached out and touched mine.
"Thank you Emmett."
"Yeah. Hey Rosie?"
"Yes Emmett?"
"I really want you right now." I sighed.
"What did I tell you Emm? I'm waiting till I get married."
"But Rosie." he whined, his lips set in an adorable pout. I had to resist him.
"Those are my rules, Emm." I said and he grunted as he rolled onto his side to face me.
"Lay down with me." he said grinning. I kicked off my sandals and I lay back against the pillows.
"So, you're really gonna wait till you're married?" he asked in the darkness and I smacked his arm. He snickered.
"Yes. With the right man." He looked at me then, his eyebrows raised.
"Who is he Rosie?" he asked, his words still slurring.
It was then that I realized that I didn't mind him calling me that. It sounded so cue coming from him.
"He's someone." I said fluffing my hair out on my pillow. I shoved a pillow at him. "Here." I said and he put it under his head. We were mere inches apart now. He lay atop the covers. I slipped under them and he put his arm over my head as he looked at me again.
"Do I know him?" he asked.
"Yeah, you do." I said and he nodded.
"I saw him today, at my premiere." he said looking upset.
"Who?"
"That fucking son of a bitch. Connor." I felt my stomach twist.
"Did he do anything to you? Say anything?" I asked.
"Nah uh. Like hell he did. He gave me this dirty ass look Rosie. Made him look like he was constipated." he chuckled.
"Good. I don't want him talking to you. Or anyone else."
"Yeah, he was there with her." he made a face and I smiled. Emmett drunk was entertaining.
"Of course he was, Emm. She's going to have his baby remember?" I said scooting closer to him.
"Yeah. She looked like one of those balloons. The big ones you get for your birthday."
"You're funny. You want to sleep now?"
"Do I get to sleep with you Rose?" I looked at him and he backtracked. "I mean, like here. With you. In this bed. No sex. You're waiting till you get married. I know." I chuckled and rested my head on his shoulder.
"Yes, we are sleeping together. In a nice, clean, friendly way."
"Yeah, friends." he said turning his head so that his mouth was right near my ear.
"Rose, I love you." he said, sounding so serious, and so sure of himself. I looked at him, and he stared back intently.
"You do?" I asked, feeling my heartbeat increasing.
"Yeah. I love you. I mean like really love you Rosie."
I didn't know what to say. Would he even remember this in the morning? What should I say now? I didn't want to mess it up.
I took his hand in mine and squeezed it. "Emmett, maybe you should sleep, and we can talk about it in the morning."
"Fine. But only because I love you Rosie. Can I kiss you?" I was shocked by that last one. I looked at him and I pressed my fingers to his lips. He reached up and held my hand there. He pulled it a few inches away from his face, and studied it before grinning.
He brought my hand back to his mouth and kissed my fingers. I took his hand in mine and kissed his fingers before we lay back, our fingers intertwined. He held the hand that he had kissed in the hand that I'd kissed as his eyelids started sliding shut.
"We kissed you know." he said with a smile. I chuckled.
"We did. You know Emmybear, I hope you remember this." He turned to me, looking completely sober then.
"Rosalie Swan, this moment will forever be in my memory forever." he said his hand on his chest. "I swear." I laughed and I did the same.
"I swear." I echoed.
"Good night, Rosie." he mumbled.
"Good night, Emmybear." I whispered. He lay back again, this time he closed his eyes and with one last smile in my direction, Emmybear was gone to the world.