Bella's Point of View

"Come on Bella, we need to fill up your new room, you promised you would try to have fun." Alice pouted as we entered the fifth furniture store.

We've only been back at Forks for a few weeks now, we were just starting to settle back into the normal routine. Well, relatively normal. It was a challenging first few days when we made the trip from Montana back to Forks. Emotions ran high for a while. The imprint between Leah and my son only brought on a sour taste in my mouth. We were permitted to return to Forks, but under several circumstances. Mostly relating to Emerson. Basically, Emerson isn't allowed anywhere near La Push. The boundary line has nearly doubled now, cutting off a lot of what the Cullen's had as their territory.

Additionally, it took some long conversations with Charlie and Rene, but finally they relented, they allowed me to move into the Cullen house. Of course, I would be expected to call daily and come back home on the weekends. Charlie wasn't completely comfortable with the arrangement, but Rene convinced him that it was the responsible thing to do. Emmett and I were parents now. Both of us had to take care of the twins together. And Emmett moving into the house with me, and my parents wouldn't have been ideal. The house just wasn't big enough for everyone. Even though Ana had also moved out. Carlisle and Esme welcomed her into the house as well. She had a room close to Edwards. I heard them talking throughout the night, they always seemed to be together. Glued at the hip.

The wolves knew this living arrangement as well, it was something Sam wanted to be aware of. There were a lot of warnings given. No one is permitted to turn Ana or me. Carlisle agreed to those terms, but at the end of the day, he wouldn't stop us, if that's what we wanted.

It wasn't the most solid truce, but the wolves and the Cullen's were able to come to an agreement. Sam wasn't thrilled about the imprint between Leah and Emerson and to be completely honest, I wasn't happy with it either. I hated the fact that my son has been basically claimed. The only thing that made this situation a little better was the fact that Leah was fighting desperately against the imprint. As hard as she tried, it didn't seem to matter. She stayed in close proximity to Emerson. Watching him. But remained mostly out of sight. She didn't dare approach him, or any of us. She made it clear that she greatly despised all of us. And the feeling was mutual.

"I'm trying, but I really don't see the point in getting new furniture. I could just use what I have back at Charlie's." I sighed, following behind her. Not to mention, the longer this little shopping trip, the longer I'd be away from Emmett and the boys. Emmett was at home, watching them. We figured now wasn't a good time to introduce the kids to the outside world yet. Emerson was making great strides and aging every day, but he was struggling a bit with his strength. If he lost balance on his feet, and moved his little arms out to catch himself, the strength of the force he used to balance himself, oftentimes destroyed everything he came into contact with. Walls, couches, coffee tables. We've been replacing furniture almost every week. The last thing we needed was Emerson bumping into someone and sending them flying. Greyson on the other hand would have been fine coming along. He wasn't aging nearly as fast. He just began to stand on his own, he can't walk yet - while Emerson had mastered walking already and even began to utter some of his first words.

Alice huffed, turning her head to look at Ana, who stood awkwardly at her other side. "Did you hear that, Ana? Bella just doesn't seem to get it. Can you please talk some sense into his girl?" She pleaded.

Ana threw me an amused look. "I don't really think your old stuff is going to fit the room, I mean you and Emmett are sharing that room, aren't you? It would be for the best to pick up some things, a bigger dresser, a bigger bed, stuff like that."

She was right. I didn't think of that. I guess my old bedroom furniture was pretty girlie and not very spacious. Charlie and Rene didn't know I'd be sharing a room with Emmett, they assumed we would have separate rooms and I wasn't about to correct them if they asked.

"Good point," I sighed in defeat. "Let's get this over with then."

Alice gave me a huge smile, excitement dancing in her topaz eyes. She linked arms with Ana and me, before pulling us quickly in the direction of expensive-looking dressers. This was borderline torture for me. I didn't bother paying any attention to what Alice was looking at. She would ultimately decide what we were going to buy anyway. Instead, I hung back to talk with Ana.

"Have you heard from your dad at all?" I asked delicately.

"Edward and I went to visit him the other day. The hospital transferred him to a nursing home, just for a few months, to work on some rehab. He didn't even know who I was… he looks awful Bella… I'm really worried." Ana muttered, shifting her glasses from the edge of her nose, back up.

I felt so bad for her. Phil is the only family she has left. And he didn't even know who she was. She must feel so alone. I don't even know where she found the strength to smile.

"I'm really sorry to hear that. I hope that he gets better. Maybe it will just take more time."

She shook her head. "The doctors pretty much confirmed that he will always have some deficits. He has permanent damage to his brain. This is just how he will be from now on."

"I don't know how you are handling all of this. If I was in your position, I'd be falling apart." I lowered my head a little.

"If Edward wasn't here… I don't think I'd be able to get through this. He has been nothing but kind and supportive. I don't know what I'd do without him." She admitted, a blanket of blush covered her cheeks.

"You really care for him, don't you?"

She nodded with a shy smile. "Honestly, I think I'm in love with the guy…"

I bit down on my lip, holding back a grin. "And how does he feel for you? You can read his mind, you know, don't you?"

"He feels the same way, but he has so many worries and concerns about the two of us becoming a couple. For instance, what happened with you and Emmett." Ana said, gesturing to my stomach. "Having the twins."

"Well, I mean… you could just get on birth control and use protection. That would take away that possibility… wouldn't it?" I said with a quiet laugh.

"I guess it would, but he is also worried about the Volturi finding out… and coming to kill everyone… or him hurting me…" She continued. "I've tried to convince him that it will be okay, but he won't listen."

"Edward's a cautious man, it's something I noticed when I first met him. But I truly think in time he will come around to the idea." I reassured her.

Alice now bounced over to us with an amused grin. "Oh, he will come around to it. And sooner than you think." She winked.

Ana raised her brow, turning her sights on Alice fully. A look of concentration took over her face for a moment, before a huge smile came to her face. Her cheeks went red. She must have read Alice's mind. Maybe Alice had a vision of the two of them getting together. I was envious of the abilities of the people around me. I would have loved to hear what Alice was thinking. Or see ahead in the future. But I was just human. Frail, boring, useless… Being surrounded by the supernatural world has really opened my eyes. I was weak and helpless, like an infant. I didn't like it. I wanted to be strong, so I could protect my family. I wanted to become a vampire. But that was something I couldn't even consider doing right now. Not with the babies growing up. I didn't want to miss a second of it.

For the rest of the day, Alice dragged us around all the stores in Port Angeles. We spent more money than a normal person would see in their lifetime. It was enough to make me a little nauseous. I hadn't realized the Cullen's were on this level of wealthiness. Thankfully Alice brought her new car today, a vibrant green Mercedes Benz. It had enormous amounts of space throughout it. We piled it full of different things. Of course, the bigger items like the beds, and dressers would be shipped to the house. But the smaller stuff that we could drive back home was stacked to the roof. Ana and I could barely squeeze into the passenger seats.

I was so relieved to be heading back home, I didn't even care how cramped I felt. I quietly watched out the windows, taking in the big bright full moon hanging overhead. It was raining. Of course. But I've grown used to it. In fact, at times, I found myself soothed by the sound of rainfall hitting against the glass windows of my bedroom. I just hoped that everything was alright at home. This was the longest I've been away from my babies, and it was ripping me apart. I was anxious, worried and completely on edge. I couldn't even concentrate long enough to have any real conversation with anyone. I just wanted my boys. And I wanted Emmett.

I will be starting back to school tomorrow. Which I really wasn't looking forward to. The last time I was in school, I was in the middle of hiding my pregnancy from the world. No one even knew I was pregnant. As far as I know, there were some whispers here and there about me gaining weight. But nothing regarding being pregnant. I've been working hard, but I've finally started losing the weight I gained from the pregnancy. I wasn't quite back to the weight I was before I got pregnant, but I'm close. Maybe fifteen more pounds to go now.

Ana would be starting school with me as well. It was going to be overwhelming for her. She was a really shy person. And to top it off, she can read the minds of others around her. It was going to be a harder day for her, than for me. But Edward would be there for her. I was confident that she would be okay. And as long as Emmett was with me, I would be alright too… I just wish that I wouldn't have to start leaving the twins.

Esme would be staying home to watch over them while I was at school, and I trusted her completely. But I was worried that Leah might get some ideas… I didn't want her anywhere near Emerson. If I saw her… even the slightest hint of her coming around the house, I would get rid of her myself. Those boys are mine. Not hers.

My phone buzzed in my pocket, jerking me from my thoughts. I quickly got it out and put the phone to my ear. "Hello,"

"Hey babe, are you almost home yet?" Emmett asked on the other end of the phone. I could hear crying in the background.

"Yeah, we are on our way. What's wrong, did something happen?"

There was a slight pause, before Emmett answered. "Nothing too bad. Emerson just ripped Greyson's toy to shreds. I'm trying to get him calmed down."

I sighed, rubbing my forehead. "We picked up a bunch more toys, maybe that will cheer him up." I shook my head for a minute. "Emerson has been a bit of a handful lately."

"Yeah, I was thinking maybe it's because of being somewhere new. He just needs some time to adapt to living in Forks. Everything is strange, new and exciting. I'm sure he will calm down a bit."

I hope he was right. Emerson wasn't a bad boy or anything. He just was so energized and curious about everything. And he seemed to get a strange delight out of making Greyson upset. I wasn't sure how to deal with that, but we would continue working with him. I'm sure he will come around.

"Alright, I'll see you soon."

"Love you," He responded tenderly.

"I love you too," My heart raced in my chest.

Our conversation ended, but my head was still swimming. I dizzily slid my phone back in my pocket. I couldn't get the smile off my face. Hearing Emmett's voice sent me over the edge. I missed him. I wanted nothing more than to be back in his arms. It was difficult being away from him. I couldn't wait to get back home.

Ana glanced over to me, playing with a few of her short curls. "You're a really lucky girl." She commented quietly.

I nodded in agreement. "I really am. I couldn't have asked for a better man. I truly don't deserve him."

"You know, the only solid relationship I've ever seen was with my grandparents. Their love was something you read about in a romance novel, or a fairytale. They never fought. They loved each other unconditionally. It was such a strong, healthy relationship, one that I wished that I could find some day. My parent's relationship was the complete opposite…"

"I could say the same with Charlie and Rene. I don't remember much of the two of them being together. They split up when I was really young. But the way Rene spoke, it was a nightmare… so I was a little surprised that they decided to give their relationship another try." I sighed heavily.

I still didn't know how I felt about it. They were very different people. I struggled to see how it was going to work out. Rene is a free spirit. And Charlie is at his happiest in his old routines and stable, predictable life. How would they compromise that? I worried about the situation, but I had other things to worry about as well.

The threat of the nomad vampires still loomed in the back of my mind. I guess their names were Laurent and Victoria. Jasper and Edward have been tracking their movements for a while. Laurent has retreated completely out of the area. But Victoria lingered. I could guess she had motivation to seek revenge against the Cullens. We were waiting for her to make a significant move.

The conversation in the car went silent as Alice flew along the roads. She hummed to herself with a bright smile on her face. Her driving was probably the most terrifying. She barely ever looked at the road. Instead, she was digging through bags, fixing her hair in the mirror, or even reaching completely around in her seat to retrieve something that had fallen. Each time I was tempted to reach over and grab the wheel. She was going nearly one hundred miles an hour. One mistake and Ana and I would be dead. But thankfully, we made it back safely home, in record time.

All the men were waiting outside for us. Warm smiles on their faces. Jasper went straight to Alice. Edward was in Ana's side in seconds. And Emmett casually strolled over, with Greyson in his arms. He leaned down and pecked my cheek.

"How bad was it?" He snickered.

I groaned quietly. "Worse than I thought it was going to be. I gave up on keeping track of the money we were spending on all of this." I lightly took Greyson from him, kissing the top of his head. Greyson giggled, watching up at me with amusement. His deep brown eyes were wide and innocent. He looked like a little angel. "Where is Emerson?"

"Esme is giving him a haircut in the kitchen." Emmett replied, wrapping an arm around my waist.

Everything was growing so quickly when it came to Emerson. Even his hair. It was just reaching his shoulders now. I was a little sad that we had to cut it. But it was necessary. If we just let it keep growing wildly, he would be tripping over it in the next month.

Alice and Jasper began running things from the car into the house. Edward and Ana seemed to disappear as well. They went off around to the back yard. Every night around this time, the two of them would go for a late-night stroll. I'm guessing that's what they are doing. That left just Emmett and me. We went inside, out of the cold. It was the beginning of November, so the weather was getting colder with each passing day. Thankfully, the snow hasn't started yet.

I moved to the couch, after kicking my wet shoes off at the door. The fireplace was on, and a child's movie was playing on the television. I sunk into the couch, placing Greyson down next to me. Emmett sat on my other side, lightly running his hands up and down my legs. I leaned into his side, letting out a slow breath. Greyson watched the television, quietly chewing on a little stuffed animal. He seemed completely absorbed in the movie. It didn't take long before he fell asleep completely. I carefully picked him up and walked him over to his room. The twins had separate rooms, which I wasn't crazy about, but it had to be done. Emerson would keep Greyson up, he was so hyper and rarely slept, so he figured Greyson would want to be awake and ready to go at the same time he was.

Greyson's room had light green walls, with a single accent wall that was completely wooden. The floors were carpeting, they used to be tile floors, but Esme had changed that, just in case Greyson would fall, when he landed on the floor the carpet would offer a bit more cushioning. I placed him in his crib and draped a light blanket over him. He didn't wake up, thankfully. I turned to see Emmett in the doorway, a content smile on his face.

I lightly stroked the curls on top of Greyson's head, before slowly turning and walking to the doorway. I flicked off the lights to the room and gently closed the door behind me. Emmett and I walked hand in hand back to the living room. I could hear Emerson giggling in the kitchen and Esme's quiet laughter as well. It sounded like they were having a good time. As badly as I wanted to go into the kitchen and become part of that fun, I decided to give them some quality time. It's important for the twins to bond with the rest of their family.

I sat back down on the couch and switched the movie over to regular television. The first channel to pop up was of a baseball game. My thoughts instantly went to Charlie. Emmett sat down next to me with a grin as he watched the game. He didn't need to say anything, I knew that he enjoyed watching sports.

Everything was quiet for a moment. I closed my eyes and rested my head back. Emmett's hands inched higher up my leg, massaging my inner thighs. I chewed my lip, feeling a rush of arousal. My hormones have been crazy lately. Carlisle recently cleared me, for starting to have sex again. Everything is healed up nicely. Although the scars from the c-section remain, it's barely noticeable. Sex has been on my mind constantly. But I've been holding back, I didn't want the boys out of my sight, and they were pretty demanding. It was hard to find the time to be alone with Emmett.

I opened my eyes to peak up at him. Emmett smirked as his fingers rolled between my legs. The friction of that motion had my panties instantly damp. I slowly reached over to place my hand on Emmett's thigh now. His eyes flashed down to my hand, watching my actions closely. I started to rub his leg a bit, teasing him a bit, by letting my hand get extremely close to touching the bulge in his pants. He shifted a bit, a look of desperation on his face, as his erection became more and more noticeable. Finally, I let my hand slide over his hardness, watching as he completely melted. He leaned his head back to stare at the ceiling, a growl rolling off his parted lips.

"Tonight?" Emmett muttered. "I don't know how much longer I can wait."

"Tonight," I agreed. "As long as the kids are settled for the night."

Suddenly the front door opened, Edward carrying Ana in his arms, their lips locked in a passionate kiss. They didn't pause even for a moment; Edward swept them up the stairs without even a glance in our direction.

Emmett snickered. "Get some Eddie, that-a-boy,"

There was just the sound of a door slamming shut from upstairs now.

Wow. Alice was right. As usual. I guess their relationship was moving forward. I was happy for them. It did catch me off guard. I looked over to Emmett warily. "I hope they are… careful."

"Oh, I'm sure Edward is going to actually follow through… I mean he isn't going to actually have sex. I guarantee it. He may have loosened up a bit, but he is still a prude." He replied in amusement. "Regardless, I'm proud of him."

I raised a brow, feeling a smile come to my face. "Care to make a little bet?"

"What did you have in mind?"

"I bet, they are going to be sleeping with each other by the end of the week."

Emmett snorted. "Are you sure you want to make that bet? Last time we had our little wager, you lost. Which reminds me, you still need to give up those truck keys."

I pouted. "Yeah, I know… but let's talk about that later… In fact, let's say, if I'm right, I get to win my truck back." I said with an eager grin.

"You're on babe, there is no way Edward is going to sleep with her. And by the end of the week. We will be heading to pick out your new car and you will have to agree to something…"

"What will I have to agree to?"

"You'll find out at the end of the week. How about Saturday?" His smile was brilliant. I found myself getting a bit distracted. My heart fluttered in my chest. I hated surprises. But I was pretty confident that this was going to happen. Just seeing the two of them in such a passionate display of attraction had me convinced.

"Fine," I nodded reluctantly.

Just then, I watched as Emerson came stopping out of the kitchen, a wild look in his eyes. He looked so much like Emmett. A huge grin was on his face as he walked over to us. He put his hand out, gently tapping my leg. He still couldn't speak, he said a few words, but not enough to form sentences.

"What is it buddy?" I chuckled, reaching out and picking him up to place him in my lap.

He pointed to his hair, running his little hand through it with a look of delight. "Gone,"

The sound of his voice sent a brief flash of excitement. "I see that, your hair is shorter now. Do you like that?"

Emerson nodded, pointing over to Emmett's hair. They had the same haircut now. That seemed to really please him. "Daa, too,"

Emmett's eyes softened as he moved his hand over to stroke the top of Emerson's head. "That's right, now you look like a little man."

Esme came out now with a delicate smile. "You did so good Emerson," She moved to take a seat across from us. "Did you have a good time shopping Bella?"

I gave her a weak smile. "It was alright, nothing I would want to do again…"

She laughed quietly. "I figured you would feel that way. But the hard part is over now. The rest of the bedroom furniture should arrive some time tomorrow. I'll have everything ready for you, once you get back from school tomorrow afternoon."

"Thanks so much, for everything."

Esme shrugged her shoulders slightly. "No need to thank me. You have brought so much into this family. We will forever be grateful for you and miss Ana both. Isn't it wonderful that Edward has finally found someone?" Her golden eyes danced with enthusiasm.

"You noticed that, huh?" Emmett mused.

Emerson rested his head on my chest for a minute, listening to my heartbeat. He played with my fingers, sticking one in his mouth. I was semi-aware of his sharp teeth beginning in his mouth. He was careful not to bite. But I wondered if he was tempted to. He hasn't shown any signs of struggling with controlling his thirst yet. However, I was prepared, if that would happen.

"I'm happy for both of them. They really suit each other well." I nodded.

"I'm hoping to hear wedding bells in the future." Esme said with a thoughtful look in our direction.

Emmett tensed, his eyes flickering to me. He didn't respond.

I felt something fall into the pit of my stomach and start tumbling around. It felt like my throat was getting a little tight. I swallowed hard. "Y-yeah, maybe…"

"What does that mean?" Emmett frowned slightly.

"I don't know… it's just something I haven't given much thought about. I mean… it didn't work out for my parents. Maybe I'm destined to fail at something like marriage. I don't see the point in it…" I admitted.

Esme glanced between the both of us, offering an apologetic look. "I'm sorry if I made you feel uncomfortable." She bowed her head.

"No, it's not like that," I said quickly. "It's just something I would need to think about. So much has happened, in a really short amount of time. Marriage is just something I haven't had the chance to consider."

This seemed to relax the both of them.

Emerson made a cooing sound as he slid out of my lap. He walked over to a mound of toys. He launched himself into them and began playing. He was full of energy. And it was nearing ten o'clock. There was no way he would be ready for a nap.

I sighed, rubbing my face tiredly. I knew I would have to get up early in the morning for school. But I didn't want to miss out on watching him play and enjoy himself. I felt like I didn't get a chance to spend as much time with him today. Him and Greyson both. Alice had me out shopping for the majority of the day.

"If you want, I can watch over him for the night, so you can get your rest for tomorrow." Esme offered with a warm smile. "I don't mind at all."

I opened my mouth to protest, but Emmett beat me to it.

"That won't be necessary. I'll be watching over the boys throughout the night. But If you could watch over them for an hour or two, I'd appreciate it." Emmett said with a smirk. His hand slid back down over my leg. "Bella will need my assistance getting to sleep. But after… I'll take over."

Esme gave the both of us a knowing smile. "Say no more. Go enjoy yourself for a bit."

My face went red as I swatted at Emmett. "Emmett," I muttered quietly.

He swept me off my feet, leaving me breathless. The look of desire on his face sent a chill down my spine. He began to carry me to the stairs, his lips moving down my neck. I melted into his arms. Not willing to fight against him. I wanted this as badly as he did. I've been craving this for weeks. Even though I felt a pinch of guilt for leaving Emerson behind, my thoughts escaped me.

As soon as we made it back to the bedroom, I felt my clothes getting ripped off. Our lips met and there were fireworks. My fingers laced through his hair. My back fell slowly to the soft mattress. Emmett was hovering over me, positioned between my legs. His clothes were off just as quickly. I felt his lips on my breasts. Passionate touches, skin against skin. Our breathing was unsteady. The initial thrust nearly sent me over the edge. Pleasure bounced inside of me. It's been so long since I felt him inside of me. It was like having sex for the first time. Hot, fast, and full of urgency. I struggled to remain quiet. Emmett's chest vibrated with growls of ecstasy. Our hips collided like thunder. It was mind-blowing. Toe-curling. Best sex I've ever had. And I didn't want it to end.

Time passed agonizingly slow. Emmett knew my body well. I would get close, then he would slow down. Torturing me. At least an hour passed before I reached the end, trembling as I rode out the waves of pleasure, a moan escaped past my lips. Louder than I had intended. Emmett's immediate reaction was a deep throaty groan as he finished inside of me. His hips jerked roughly, before going completely still. We stared at each other for a while, waiting for our breathing to become steady again.

He placed a cold kiss against my lips once more, before rolling to his side and pulled me to him. I scooted closer, wrapping the blankets over the both of us. I felt completely at peace now. He held me in his arms, until I eventually drifted off to sleep.

A/N: Thanks for reading! What do you all think of this story so far? It's been a lot of fun to write. Review, Favorite, Alert. Anything is appreciated.