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Layla's Pov

July 3rd, 2004

"Come on Becky, i've got to get home" I say to my friend, "oh come on Layla what's ten more minutes of shopping going to hurt" she says as she looks through more racks of clothes. I roll my eyes and look away from her scanning around the store seeing if anything catches my eye. I watch as she scans the clothes and slowly moves down the racks of clothes, "I have to get back home you know my parents have this conference  for my dad's work tonight and I have to get ready to go with them" I say to Becky trying to get her to hurry. "Okay fine fine let's go" she says moving to the checkout with the stack of clothes she had gotten.

We finish checking out and make it back to Becky's car "why do you even have to go with your parents you should have stayed with me tonight, could've had a girls night" she says as she starts driving me home. "Yes I know but it's important to my dad" I say looking out the window. Some time passed as I realized I must've zoned out the entire way cause we are pulling into my driveway.

"Thanks Becks, I'll see you next week right?" I say getting out of the car, "yes of course, see you" she says before I shut the door and head up my pathway. "Hi mom hi dad" I yell as I walk into the house, "hey sweetheart, how was the shopping spree with Becky?" mom asks as I walk into the living room where my parents are sitting."it was okay I didn't get much" I say showing off the two bags I had, mom nods at me before turning back to her show "i'm going to get ready now, we leave in an hour right?" I ask, "yes bub" dad says from his recliner. I hum before heading upstairs to my room to get ready for dinner.

Like 45 minutes later

"Layla, sweetheart come on" I hear mom shout from downstairs, "coming!" I call back before grabbing my bag and making my way down. "got everything?" mom asks, I nod before following her out to the car, "You wanna drive?" she asked as we got to the car, "sure" I say as I get in the driver side, "dad already left to get ready for his speech about his research, so just us girls" she says as I pull out of the driveway and head towards where the conference is being held. We drive in silence besides the music softly playing in the background for the twenty minutes it takes us to get there.

We make it inside, finding the table with our names on it, "stay here, I'll be back, I'm going to find your dad" mom says before wandering away from the table. I take my seat, a sigh leaves my lips, I don't know anyone here I turn my head scanning the room filled with people. Everyone is so much older besides some kids that look like they were forced to come by their parents. I notice someone standing away from me but their beautiful blonde hair sticks out to me, she's standing with a group of other people. 

They all seem pretty close, like maybe a family or close friends. The blonde slightly turns and I see a flash of her face, she is so beautiful. The way her hair frames her face and her eyes are enchanting even only seeing them for a moment. I watch her for a little longer the way she speaks and pushes her hair behind her ear, I pull my eyes away from her as my parents make it back to the table.

"Hey bug" dad says, kissing my head before taking his seat next to me. "Hey dad," I say, smiling at him. "Ready for your speech" I ask him before taking a sip of my water. "You know I've never been good at public speaking so I'm as ready as I can be" he says with a laugh. I laugh with him and nod "remember the time you spoke at my school for career day?" I ask, making all of us laugh thinking about the embarrassing memory. "Didn't we make a pact to never talk about that again?" he asked with a joking hurt look on his face and setting his hand on his heart.

I laugh before shoving him slightly and "just kidding daddy" I say smiling innocently, he laughs and lightly pushes me back. "You are so much alike it's scary" mom says sipping her wine. "Get together I want a picture" she continues, dad and I look at each other rolling our eyes and I scoot my chair closer and we do the same pose as mom laughs and takes a picture. "This is like the same picture you took when Layla was 6" mom says laughing.

Dad and I nod at each other smiling as the speaker begins. "Hi, welcome to the summer 2004 Medical Conference, thank you for everyone attending and the family members supporting" the man starts. As I sit back in my chair, tuning out the man's words for a moment, my eyes drift back to the blonde girl across the room. I can still see her, she's across the room sitting at a table with all the people she was standing with before. The way the soft lighting catches her hair makes her almost glow. My heart skips a beat. I don't know why I'm so drawn to her; there's just something magnetic about her presence.

I quickly look away, trying to focus on the speaker, but my mind keeps wandering back to her. Who is she? I've never seen her before at any of these events. She must've traveled to be at this event or maybe she's new, who knows. Either way, I can't shake the feeling that I need to at least know her name."Layla, you okay?" my mom asks, noticing that I'm a little zoned out.

"Oh, yeah, sorry. Just thinking about something," I reply, giving her a small smile to reassure her. I take another sip of my water and try to focus again, but I can still feel her presence, like she's a gravitational force pulling me in. The speaker drones on, talking about the advancements in medical technology and the importance of collaboration, but I can barely hear it over the thoughts racing in my mind. 

I caught another glimpse of the blonde girl, and now she's smiling, laughing at something someone said. Her laughter lights up her whole face, and I find myself smiling too, even though I have no idea what's so funny. "I would like to call Doctor James Swan up to the stage to present his research" the speaker says, drawing my attention to the stage as my dad walks up there. "Good evening, esteemed colleagues, friends, and fellow researchers. It's an honor to stand before you today to share some of the most exciting advancements in the field of neurosurgery that my team has been privileged to work on over the past few years. As you all know, the brain remains one of the most complex and least understood organs in the human body" dad starts speaking out about his research.

I again zone out until I hear "Thank you" he says after finishing his speech, mom and I are the first to stand clapping for my dad loudly. He smiles at us before getting down and coming back to the table, "Amazing job dad" I say as we fist bump and he smiles thanking me before kissing my mom. I smile at them as we all take our seats again. "Thank you everyone attending tonight's medical conference, have a good night" the speaker says before leaving the stage for the night.

"Ready to go guys?" I ask standing up and slipping my bag on my shoulder, "How bout you go ahead bug, me and your mom our gonna go meet up with some friends" dad says, "are you sure?" I ask looking at them, "yes hunny, you go on home. I'll ride with dad and we'll see you at home later" mom says. I nod before we say our goodbyes "love you guys, be careful" I say to them.  "We will bug, text us when you get home please. We love you" dad says kissing my head before going on their way.

I look over to the table where the blonde was sitting earlier noticing her and the rest of the people she was with are already gone. I feel a slight sadness in me before shaking it off and heading out of the building to moms car, and getting in and driving home. I finally made it home, parking the car and going inside. I slip my shoes off and make my way upstairs to my room. I sent a quick message to my mom saying I made it safely before tossing my phone to the side before laying down in my bed.

"Today has been a long day" I mumble to myself, as I close my eyes and think about today's event's and the enchanting woman I saw at the conference. I feel myself start to drift off to sleep thinking about her.

A couple hours pass

Knocking? I hear knocking, I roll over rubbing the sleep out of my eyes. Moving my hand around in the dark trying to find my phone, I find it turning it on and checking the time. The time reads two in the morning "Who's knocking in the middle of the night?" I say to myself before getting up and slowly head downstairs. I notice my parents stuff is still gone as I peek out the window seeing a police car outside, my heart drops and I have a bad feeling in my chest. 

My whole body froze for a moment, staring at the flashing lights outside as fear began to creep up my spine. What could the police be doing here at this hour? My mind races with worst-case scenarios as I fumble for the light switch in the hallway. The house feels unusually quiet, the only sound being the soft creak of the floor beneath my feet. I take a deep breath, trying to steady myself, as I head to the front door.

I slowly open the door, my hands shaking, the cold night air hitting my face making me shiver. Two police officers stand before me, a taller man with sad looking eyes and a woman with a serious face. The man steps forward "Layla Swan?" he asks, I nod not being able to form the words to answer him. "I'm Officer Mills, I'm afraid we need to speak with you about your parents" he says.

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My stomach sinks at his words, my head feels like it's spinning "what about my parents?" I manage to ask, my voice barely above a whisper. How can this be about my parents? I was just with them. I just talked to them hours ago, my thoughts are interrupted when Officer Mills talks again. I can see the sympathy in his eyes "There was an accident, I'm sorry to have to tell you this but your parents.." he trails off seeming to not want to finish his sentence.

"My parents, what? How bad is the accident" I ask, tears filling my eyes and my heart begins to race. The other officer interrupts "We're sorry to tell you this but your parents didn't survive the accident" she says. As soon as those words leave her mouth everything goes silent, I feel myself grip the doorway for support. "What do you mean? My parents are fine, they are okay. I was just with them hours ago. They are supposed to be home now" I cry out as I fall to the floor. 

Officer Mills slowly approaches me and helps me up as I lean my weight into him not being able to hold myself up. "I'm sorry Layla, do you have any family or friends you can contact?" he asks as he brings me over to the couch. Tears keep streaming down my face. My gaze fixes on our family photo hanging in the living room of the three of us, smiling, happy. "This isn't real, this doesn't feel real, my parents are coming home right?" I croak, my voice hoarse from the grief that's choking me. The female officer crouches nearby, her tone gentle but firm. "I'm sorry, hun, this is real. Is there anyone you can contact?"

My mind can't grasp the words, can't believe them, can't accept them. They were just here. They can't be gone. I clutch at Officer Mills like he's the only thing keeping me grounded, but nothing feels real, not the room, not their voices, not my own body. "My my uncle" I managed to get out, "Okay that's good" The female officer said, "do you have his number" she asked. I nod as I grab my phone and stare at the buttons on it, "I I can't do this, how can I call my uncle and tell him his brother is dead? My my dad is dead" I cry, hiding my face in my hands. 

"Okay take a deep breath for me Layla" the female officer says crouching down beside me resting her hand on my knee. I take a breath and try to match my breathing to hers, "that's good, good job" she says, "lets call your uncle together, okay?" she says handing me the phone back. My hands shake as I grab the phone and go to my contacts to find my uncle's number, I click on his number and it starts ringing.

After a few rings I hear the line connect, "Hello? Layla, are you okay?" I hear my uncle's voice from the speaker and the tears start again as I try to manage to answer "Hello Sir, this is Officer Mills, I'm here with your niece Layla" Officer Mills says gently, taking my phone from my hand. "Officer? What's wrong, why are you with my niece? Why are you contacting me and not her parents?" my uncle asks, I hear the concern in his voice. "I'm sorry to have to tell you this sir, but her parents were in an accident and unfortunately didn't make it" Officer Mills continues. 

"What? What do you mean? Where's my brother? Let me talk to my niece" I hear my uncle's voice choke up, I take my phone back "Uncle Charlie" I croak out, I hear him sigh of relief on the other end, "Laylay, are you okay? What's going on?" he asked softly. "They said mom and dad were in an accident, they passed at the scene" I say as I explain to him everything that has happened this evening. 

"I'm sorry Layla, I'm coming okay? I'll be there as soon as possible" Uncle Charlie says, "okay Uncle Charlie" I say, "love you Laylay, just be brave for me til I get there" he says before we say goodbye. "Do you have anyone close by that can stay with you until your uncle gets here?" the female officer asked. "My friend Becky," I say. I dial her number and wait for her to answer "Layla it is the middle of the night you better have a good reason for waking me up" Becky says I can hear the sleepiness in her voice. 

"Becky can you please come over?" I ask my voice hoarse from the crying, "What's wrong? Are you okay?" she asked, as I can hear shuffling at the other end. "Please" I say, "Me and my mom are on our way, okay? We'll be there in like ten minutes Layla" Becky says before hanging up the phone. "Would you like us to stay with you until she gets here?" Officer Mills asked, "Could you?" I ask, not wanting to be alone yet. "Of course hun" the female officer says. 

10 or so minutes later

"Layla are you okay" I hear my friends voice pulling my attention to her, I look at her watching her mom and her come towards me as the officer pulls her mom to the side. "What happened?" She asked sitting next to me pulling me into a side hug. I lay my head on her shoulder as her mom looks at me with sad eyes. "they're dead" I whisper, staring at the picture of us on the wall again. 

"oh Layla, i'm sorry, how?" she asked rubbing my arm, "car accident" I say tears slipping down my cheeks. "Layla now that you have someone with you, we are going to head out" Officer Mills say, "When your uncle arrives we will need one or both of you to identify the bodies" the other officer says. "o-okay thank you" I stutter out watching them leave. 

"Layla hunny, why don't you go grab some stuff and come to our house until your uncle arrives" Becky's mom says coming over towards us setting her hand on my shoulder. "I don't wanna leave my house" I cry out burying my face into Becky's shoulder. "oh sweetheart, I know i'm sorry but your uncle won't be here for a while I think it best you stay with us until he gets here so you aren't alone" Becky's mom explains.

I nod before standing up, nothing feels real. I make my way to my room, passing my parent's closed door. "why?" I whisper, more tears escaping my eyes. I enter my room taking a seat on my bed finally looking down at my phone better tears fill my eyes again as I see a message my mom must of sent before. 

mom: you are just like your father, you got his goofy personality, this picture is now my favorite ❤️ 

Insert picture from the conference dinner of Lilith and her dad. 

I love you Lay, we'll see you in the morning

"why" I cry out staring at the last picture of my dad and I. Quickly wiping the tears from my eyes, I grab my duffle bag and throw a pair of clothes in it, only need one since my uncle will be here late tomorrow. I head back downstairs saying nothing with my head down as we head to Becky's house. 

"Layla, you okay?" Becky ask, as I stare out the window, unable to say anything. I feel numb, I can't feel anything. I can't talk, I can't breathe. I want my mom, I want my dad. I can feel her eyes on me throughout the car ride as we make it to her house. I make my way to her room and lie on the bed that I usually sleep on when i'm over.

It feels like everything is suddenly fake and i'm not where i'm suppose to be, my parents are supposed to be to be here and take care of me. How can I go on without them? A sob leaves my mouth and I cling onto the blanket tears falling down my face as I cry myself to sleep.

10am

I groan as I open my eyes slightly seeing the light, I wake up for a moment I don't remember last night but I quickly get tears in my eyes seeing i'm at Becky's house. "I want my mom and dad" I cry softly as I get up and go to wipe my face off in Becky's bathroom seeing my red eyes staring back at me in the mirror.

I hear a knock at Becky's door as I sigh taking a seat down on the bed, I feel numb. "Hey Layla, how you feeling? up to talking?" Becky ask coming over to sit next to me, I shake my head before laying my head on her shoulder. "Your uncle is about to be here, my mom said he waited to come over until she said you were awake" she says. Tear flow down my cheeks as she hugs me tightly.

"I'm sorry this happened to you bud" she says rubbing my back as I cling to her "I just want my mom and dad" I cry harder as she softly rocks us holding me just as tight as I'm holding her. "I know" she says softly letting me cry for as long as I need. "Layla sweetheart your uncle is here" Becky's mom says making me stand up quickly as I make my way downstairs and see my uncle awkwardly standing there.

His eyes fill with tears slightly as her looks at me, i've never seen him cry before I make it into his arms quickly as he wraps me in a tight hug "oh Layla, i've got you" he says rubbing my back. "How can this happen Uncle Charlie? I still need them" I cry into his chest, "I know you do Layla, i'm so sorry" he says softly I can hear he's been crying which makes me cry harder.

"Here's her bag Mr. Swan" Becky says handing my bag to him, I feel him let go of me with one hand as he takes my bag and I quickly pull away huffing Becky and her mom goodbye "thank you for letting me come with you" I mumble before pulling away and going back to my uncle "of course dear, i'm sorry this happened to you. We will always be here for you" Becky's mom says, "i'll text you Layla" Becky says sending me small sad smile. 

I nod before leaving with my uncle, we get in his rental car before he drives towards my house. "Would you like to come with me to identify them Layla? You do not have to but I will give you this option even though it's hard" He explains, I stare at the houses passes thinking before answering "yes" in a small voice leaning against the window. 

He turns the car down a different way leading away from my house as we sit in silence the whole way. After about twenty minutes we make it the medical examiner place, I follow behind Uncle Charlie staying close to him as possible. "Right this way Mr. Swan" Someone says leading us through the empty hallways, it quite dark and smells like you would think I guess a medical examiner would.

"You okay to go in Layla?" Uncle Charlie ask, I take a breath before I nod and take ahold of hand he offers to me, we walk into the room seeing the two bodies laying next to eachother covered. My breathing picks up as tears fill my eyes, "Okay is this Meredith Swan?" the examiner asked pulling back the sheet. Tears fall down my face as a cry leaves my mouth "mommy" I cry holding her cold pale hand in mind, I feel Uncle Charlie's hand on my shoulder looking at my mom's peaceful face.

"I wish you didn't have to go mommy, I need you" I says softly examining her face over and over again, "And is this James Swan?" the examiner asked pulling the sheet down as I watch my fathers face come into view, I cry hard grabbing ahold of his hand along with keep my mothers hand in mine. "why did you guys have to go?" I cry leaning my head on my dad chest. They are both so cold, "I need you" I sob as my uncle holds me up.

"I'll let you guys have a moment" The medical examiner excuse himself as I cry harshly "I'm gonna miss you big brother" Uncle Charlie says crying softly himself, "I'm sorry you lost yours brother Uncle Charlie" I say softly leaving into him as he hugs me, "I'm sorry you lost your parents Layla, you still need them they should be here" he says sadly.

I nod, I kiss my fathers cheek before my mothers before covering them back up with the sheets, "I'm going to miss you guys so much" I say the tears still falling down my cheeks, I don't even know how i'm still crying at this point. "Ready to go?" Uncle Charlie says, I nod as we leave the room turning my head back one more time to look at them before they go out of my view.

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Two week's later

It's been two weeks, two week without my mom and dad here taking care of me, joking with me, telling me to be careful. I miss them so much, We had a joint funeral for them a couple days ago. My uncle, and friends have helped finished packing up my house also. 

My uncle told me not to worry about to much and anything I need he would buy it, he has no problem doing so. We are flying back to Forks so I'm not going to be taking everything with me just stuff that is important to me and clothes. I've taken all our family pictures especially the one in the living room, it's the last one we took together for family photos.

I've packed all my clothes into a couple suitcases along with other things i've had around my room/house for years. I packed the stuff animal my parents gave me as a baby into my backpack it's a stuffed giraffe as they had my nursery as animal themed. I've always slept with this it's old and kinda of flat from the many years but I'll never get rid of it.

I swing my back pack over my shoulders as I grab the last two of my suitcases and bring them towards the door, Uncle Charlie sent a couple of my bags already back to his house so they should be there when we arrive along with my car. I look at my room one last time trying to remember all the memories that have happened here before I turn and head downstairs.

"Ready champ?" Uncle Charlie asked making me nod, I haven't really talked much the past two weeks, only small words. "Becky and her mom are out front ready to say good bye and than we will be off to the airport" he says as he takes my two suitcases from me bringing them to the car.

I head outside seeing Becky and her mom leaning against their car, Becky runs up to me pulling me into a hug. "i'm gonna miss you bud, text me lots" she says kissing my cheek as she rubs my shoulders, I nod and hug her again before pulling away. "Be good for your uncle Layla, Becky and I will always be here for you. If you need anything don't hesitate to reach out hunny" she says giving me a hug and kissing my head before pulling away.

I watch as they drive away leaving me alone, i'm losing everything, my parents, home, friends, everything is gone. I fight back the tears trying to escape as I make it to the rental car and get in the front seat. I lean my head against the window as Uncle Charlie starts to the airport. "I know it's hard kid, we'll get through it together just don't shut down on me okay?" he says.

I nod, "i'll try Uncle Charlie" My voice raspy as I cough making him hand me the water bottle he had, I take a sip before leaning my head on the window again and watching my house disappear completely from view. I haven't even been to Forks since a couple of christmas ago, it's hard to travel with dad's work so Uncle Charlie hadn't seen my dad in a year or so.

I'm nervous to have to restart my whole life in a new place especially without my mom or dad, they should be here helping me navigate through it all. I sigh as I squeeze my arm harder, I realized I started sinking my nails into my arm as way to numb the pain a little. It helps me calm down and not break though it not good for my skin with the bruising and marks from my nails.

I take a deep breath keeping my hold on my arm as we pull into the airport, Uncle Charlie pulls up to the place to drop off the rental and we get out. He grabs my suitcases for me as I carry my backpack, he leads the way through the airport as I follow close behind him. "I'll do baggage Laylay, you go through security and get something to eat or something and go wait at the gate we still have three hours" Uncle Charlie says going up to the baggage area.

I sigh at all the noise surrounding me as I wait in the security line, I made it at a good time there's only like seven people infront of me and they seem to be moving quickly, after some time I go through taking my shoes and backpack off and setting them in the bin with my phone. "Next" The security guys calls as I walk up and her scans my persons with his thing.

"All good" he says making me let out a nervous breath I didn't know I was holding. I grab my shoes quickly putting them on before grabbing my backpack and scrambling to put my phone in my pocket as I walk towards the gate area. Our gate is gate 3 so I walk slowly down the walk way making it to the gate. I don't get food like Uncle Charlie suggested I haven't been feeling hungry and I know he knows that but he doesn't want me to not take care of myself.

I appreciate him a lot but it's so hard to eat right now, nothing is appealing, I nibble on small things but other than that I haven't eaten a proper meal in a while. I miss my mom and her cooking and my dad pretending to know how to help her in the kitchen, I feel myself slightly smile at the memory of all us in the kitchens when I was doing homework and mom and dad were messing around making dinner.

An hour passes and I see Uncle Charlie finally come over towards the gate, "hey kid, I grabbed you a fruit cup. I know you aren't feeling hungry but this a little something that can keep you going so please eat" he says softly handing me the food, I nod as I open the fruit cup and nibble on the strawberries in it. 

After a while of sitting in silence, I hear the speaker of them starting to board our plane. It takes about twenty minutes until our zone is called and we walk up to scan our tickets, I hand mine to the lady as she scans it and hands it back making me take a step towards the entry of the plane and walk a little faster not trying to make anyone annoyed.

I find my seat quickly and shove my backpack under the seat in front of me as Uncle Charlie shoves both our carry ons into the spots. He takes a seat a loud huff leaves his mouth as he leans back resting his eyes, I sigh as I plugged my headphones into my phone and start playing music well closing my eyes.

Landing 

"Uncle Charlie" I mumble as I shake him, "we landed" I say as he stirs awake, he wipes the drool from his mouth making me smile slightly before he gets up and grabs the carry ons, I get up and follow behind him with my backpack safely secured on my back. We get off the plane as I follow Uncle Charlie to the baggage claim, after fifteen minutes we secure our bags and leave pushing a big cart.

We leave the airport and I see Uncle Charlie's police car come into view as we walking into the car garage, I look at it hesitantly "don't worry Laylay it will fit" he says shoving all our bags into the trunk and back seat of his cruiser. I roll my eyes as I step into the front seat and wait for him to get in the car, "I have to stop at the station before getting home that okay?" he ask me as I nod.

After the boring one hour car ride from the airport to Forks, Uncle Charlie pulls into the station. "I'll be right back Laylay" he says making me nod yet again as I lean my head against the window staring in the forest. Forks is a nice change from Nevada I will say, I like the greenery and the cool air and that the sun is not beating down on me.

Five minutes later Uncle Charlie is coming out and back into the car as we drive to his house, he pulls into the driveway. I see my car sitting in the driveway, my dad surprised me with that car at fifteen I was too young to drive but he always brought me secretly. He was the best dad, I look down sadly before helping Uncle Charlie with my bags.

"Your room will be across from Bella's, you remember where that is?" he asked, I shake my head looking around the not very decorated house. "Come on kid" he says hauling my biggest suitcase up the stairs and to the left, we enter the room. It's not small but not too big either, it has white walls and one big bed in the middle with a dresser and desk to match. Some of my bags we shipped are already in the room also.

"Once we get you settled more I can bring you out shopping or give you money and you can go to get more things for it" he says awkwardly holding his neck, I send him a small smile "Thank you Uncle Charlie" I say giving him a small hug as he hugs me back before letting me go. "I'll go get the rest of your bags" he says before disappearing from the room. 

I look around the room, my heart heavy as everything sets in. I'm hours away from my home city, my parents are dead, my friends are hours away. Tears fill my eyes as I let myself fall to the ground, sobs escaping my body "Lay! are you okay?" Uncle Charlie says worried coming into the room quickly dropping the bag before coming over to me.

"Hey it's okay kid, let it out" he says rubbing my back as I cling onto his shirt sobbing, "I miss them, I want everything to go back to normal" I cry as holds me close to him letting me break down. "It's been a rough two week Layla, it's okay to let yourself feel it, take a deep breath for me" he says his voice rough but soft, I take a deep breath before releasing it.

"Good job, let me make your bed for you so you have somewhere to sit" he says as he gets off the ground and quickly makes my bed with the new bed set he had ordered days before, tears roll down my cheeks as I stare at the ground. 

"Let me help you hunny" he says helping me off the floor and on to the bed as I let myself fall on my side and sink into the mattress, He hands me my stuffed giraffe that I had taken out earlier making me cling to it, I just want my mom and dad and I want to go back to my life, everything is wrong nothing feels real anymore. "Would you like to be alone Laylay?" he ask, I nod "please" I say my voice breaks as more tears escape my eyes. 

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It's been another week, I have only left my bed to go to the bathroom. Uncle Charlie will bring me food and i'll nibble on the small things to not get sick. I won't talk to him or anyone, he wants to take me to a therapist but I refuse. I just wanna be left alone, I can tell Uncle Charlie is worried every-time he comes to check on me it hurts my heart to see him like that but I can't pull myself out of it. 

My room is the same since we got here, all the bags unopened nothing hung on the walls or any clothes put away. I try to sleep as much as I can, at least when i'm sleeping my mom and dad are still alive and we are all living our lives happily in Nevada. Uncle Charlie is at work right now so the house is quiet no movements just me staring at the ceiling.

I don't know what to do, I don't know how to feel happy again. I just wanna lay in this bed and never move, never talk just stay here quietly forever. I just keep replaying all these happy memories of me and my parents in my head until they start to feel like lies. 

I cling my stuffed giraffe to my chest, the lingering scent of my old life clinging to it barely. I cry, I feel like nothing is important anymore. The rain is clashing hard against my window as it pours the room is dark and cool making me shrink into the covers more. I feel gross, physically, mentally and I don't know how to get myself out of it.

A knock at my door pulls my head away from the ceiling as Uncle Charlie pokes his head in, "hey kid, I just got home. I was thinking we could go out to eat, get you out of the house" he says his hands in his pocket as he looks at me, I stare at him saying nothing making him sigh "Please Laylay get up and shower i'm taking you out" He says her voice soft but firm.

I huff as I drag myself out of the bed going towards the bathroom, I lazily take my clothes off I can't deny they are in need of a wash. I turn the water on waiting for it to heat up, after a couple minutes I get in the steaming water and sit on the shower floor as the water runs over me. My eyes close as the water streams down my back and my hair falling into my face, "Lay you've been in there for a while almost done?" I hear my uncle shout pulling me out of the trance.

I stand up, quickly running my fingers through my tangled hair before applying shampoo and massaging it into my scalp. Washing the last couple weeks away as I finally step out of the shower, wrapping a towel around myself as I stare into the mirror. My eyes are slightly swollen, sunken in. 

I don't even recognize the person standing in the mirror anymore, this sad broken girl isn't me. I dry my hair, stepping into the clean clothes I had brought with me. I haven't worn an actually outfit in a while, I slip on the ripped jeans and plain sweater before going back to room to grab my phone.

I meet Uncle Charlie in the living room watching him flip through the newspaper. "Ready go kiddo?" he asked making me nod as we head to the car, the car comes to a stop at a little diner. The Carver Cafe it read, we head inside as we take a seat, "I come here all the time, I use to bring you with Bella when you guys where little" he says.

"Yes I remember, Bella and I would fight constantly" I say, my voice rough and raw from the lack of use, I watch my uncles eyes twinkle slightly as he sends a soft smile my way, "Yes you guys have never gotten a long the best, don't know why" he says making me nod, he's right Bella and I always have gotten under eachothers skin.

Since we were three we would fight over toys, attention, or anything we could think of kids being kids, I haven't talked to Bella since we were little also "I miss when you kids were young, all the fun times we have well when you and Bella would actually behave" he says making a small smile appear on my face for the first time in awhile.

"Yes I remember when mom, dad, you and Bella all decided to go for that walk when we were still pretty young it was like the one time Bella and I didn't fight and agreed on something was to throw mud at you guys and start a mud fight" I say surprising myself with talking so much, I hear my uncles loud booming laugh fill air.

His laugh makes me chuckles slightly as he talks more about the days from when we were kids, "here's your food Charlie, and Lay i'm sorry to hear about your parents I knew your father well when he lived here" the waitress says making the same ping in my chest come back, "thank you" I whisper as she sets my small plate of fries in front of me.

"you sure you don't want anything else doll?" the waiters asked making me shake my head as she walks away, "It will get easier Lay, it won't go away not totally but the pain will grow smaller" Uncle Charlie says, tears well up in my eyes "thank you for being patient with me Uncle Charlie, I just miss them" I say, he nods patting my back as he digs into his food.

I eat my small plate staring out the diner window, teenagers causing chaos outside, shouting and kicking a ball around. They're so care free not worrying about anything, for once i'm wishing I was like other kids my age not having all this sadness in my heart and worry in my brain, "Come on kid let's go home" Uncle Charlie says making me stand up and leave the diner quickly.

"How about this weekend you get out go shopping?" Uncle Charlie says making me blink towards him in surprise, "alone?" I ask as he nods, "i'm gonna be busy at work this weekend, something important came up. I think it will be good for you to go out, get stuff for your room or anything" he says making me nod in defeat as we make it back home.

I say a quick goodnight before stopping by the bathroom to get ready for bed, I go to my room and flop down on the bed. Getting out with Uncle Charlie really helped me feel a little better, I know things will get better. I grab my stuffed giraffe holding it close to my face as I doze off into a deep sleep forgetting everything that's happened.

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Layla's Pov

it's Saturday, Uncle Charlie has convinced to me go Port angeles to go shopping, I'm only doing this really so he doesn't nag me to get out of the house anymore.I roll out of my bed and head into the bathroom to shower, I quickly shower washing my hair before getting out and drying myself off.

I pull my black jeans up before throwing on a tank top and my striped sweater on top of that, I brush through my wavy hair deciding to let it dry itself before going back into my room grabbing my backpack and throwing my, wallet and other necessities for day it in. I make my way downstairs seeing a note on the table a small smile appears on my lips as I read it.

LayLay, I know this is hard for you but i'm proud of you for getting up and going on, I left you some money and some fruit to eat before leaving. Love you kid I'll see you later

I toss the note into my bag before eating the small cup of fruit and grabbing the envelope and opening it, and carefully putting the money into my wallet. I grab my phone sending a quick thank you and i'm leaving to Uncle Charlie before heading to my car and getting in.

I hook my phone up to my aux and start the hour long drive to the city, "holy shit why is this place so far from anything" I grumble seeing the twenty minutes left to go on my maps. I pass trees after trees before finally pulling up the shopping center Uncle Charlie told me about. He says it's pretty decent size and has everything, clothes, decor, book, etc.

I sigh parking my car and grabbing my phone and bag before shutting the door and locking it before heading inside, I slip in my ear buds as I walk around the shopping center. I make my way into a decor place first as I need some for my bedroom and I need help Uncle Charlie with his definition of decoration.

I stroll through all the aisle, grabbing little things, frames for pictures, posters, plants I find cute little lights that I throw into the cart. I decide to also get some paint to match my vibe don't want the white walls, I grab a box for a single side table cause Uncle Charlie forgot one. "That's enough for now" I say to myself before going to the check out.

I quickly bring the stuff out to my car putting it into my trunk before, I look around deciding to hear toward the clothing section as I need more warmer clothes since it's colder here. I make my way my music softly playing in one ear as I run into someone "ow" I mumble rubbing my arm as I look down, "I'm sorry" I hear a woman voice making me look up.

She has long brown hair, her eyes a golden color making me blink in surprise. "Are you alright love?" she says as I nod, "y-yes I'm sorry I wasn't paying attention" I mumble rubbing my arms still, why does it feel like I hit someone much stronger. "It's okay, my fault I was messing around" she says making me look around her noticing the man standing a bit behind her.

"What's your name? let me make it up to you, buy you a drink" The woman ask making me shake my head, "no it's okay you don't have to do that" I say, "I want to as an apology" she says, "My names Lauren, this here is my boyfriend Emmett" she says making me wave towards him slighty as he has a big dorky smile on his face as he comes up and place’s an arm around his girlfriend.

"Sup shortie" he says making me giggle slighty, "Name?" she says again making me blush, "Layla" I say, "Nice to meet you Layla, come on i'll buy you a smoothie" she says pulling my arms as I let her. "So you from here?" she ask as her and her boyfriend hold hands walking beside me now that she let go. "No, I'm from Nevada but just moved to a place an hour away from here to live with my Uncle" I say.

"Oh really, where to? we also live further away from here" she says making me look at her "Forks" I say, her eyes widen as she smiles. "That's where we live!" she says excitedly, a small smile forms on my face. "wow I didn't expect to meet anyone from there today" I say. "Yes most of us teenagers come out to Fort angeles seeming as forks doesn't hold much" Lauren says making me nod in agreement.

"Well Layla maybe we can be friend since i'm assuming you'll be going to Forks High School?" she asked, "Yes i'll be going there, what grade are you in?" I ask, "Juniors" she says making me nod "me also" I say with a small smile, "what would you like" she asked making me looking at the places she stopped at "anything strawberry" I say softly as she orders something, "How are you liking forks?" her boyfriend Emmett ask me.

"I like that the sun is not always beating down on me like it was in Nevada, I've always loved the rain so it's nice" I say, "why'd you move here?" he ask making me freeze and heart beat picks up, "I u-uh" I stumble on my words as Lauren places her hand on my shoulder, "It's okay love, you don't have to tell us. You barely know us no need to explain" she says shooting a glare towards Emmett making him shuffle awkwardly.

I let out a breath and smile at her "thank you Lauren" I say as she hands me the drink she got, I take a sip sighing happily at the taste "it's good! thank you, you didn't have to but I appreciate it" I say taking another sip, "Of course, least I can do almost knocking you to the ground" she says laughing, I smile as I hear loud foot steps approaching from behind.

"Where the hell did you two go, you just left me shopping by myself with Alice" a woman grumbles making her way towards the couple, my eyes widen as I look at the long blonde hair, the same enchanting eyes I saw for only a moment a month ago now. I stare at her scanning her face, she's so beautiful. She really the same girl from the conference?

"who are you?" she ask I can hear the annoyance in her voice clearly making me shrink back, I look up at her my eyes meeting her as I watch her blink in surprise with a flash of hope and confusion in them. "Her names Layla, she lives in fork and will be going to school with us so be nice Rosie" I here Lauren say making the girl grumble, "stop calling me that" she says sending another glance my way.

"W-we need to go" The woman says making my heart ache slightly, "what? but we just got here and I wanna hang with my new friend Rosalie" Lauren says pouting,  I smile looking towards the woman I now know as Rosalie, as she sends me yet another worried and confused glance.

"No we need to go" she says again walking away making Lauren's eyebrows scrunch in confusion, "Here's my number Layla text me! i'll see you later" she says making shoving the paper in my hand before scurrying away with Emmett, "what just happened?" I ask myself before going to continue my shopping.

I grab a cart going around a cute little boutique, grabbing some sweaters and shirts and a bunch of everything before paying and leaving. I decide i've had enough for the day and go back to my car tossing the couple of bags into the trunk along with the other stuff before getting in and starting the hour drive home.

It's around five something when I arrive back to forks and pull into the driveway, seeing uncle Charlie's cruiser parked in the driveway. I watch him come outside as I get out of the car, "need any help kiddo?" he ask making me nod as I open my trunk. "Wow you got quite a bit of stuff" he says picking up the bedside table I got along with some bags as I grab the rest.

"Yes I also got some stuff to put around the house, you don't really have a sense of decorating do you?" I say smiling making him laugh as he helps me carry stuff upstairs. "Will you help me paint Uncle Charlie?" I ask looking at him, he nods as he excuses himself to go change. I quickly change out of my clothes and into some shorts and tank top and putting my hair into a messy bun.

"Let's get to it kiddo" he says as I plug my phone in and play some music as he opens and stirs the paint. I pull my bed from the wall cover it with an old sheet, Uncle Charlie helps me move the desk and dresser before we both start painting the walls. "How you feeling today Lay?" I hear him ask.

"I don't know?" I say "I feel.. sad yeah. but also angry? and kind of numb, like i'm not even here. It's like a tide I guess some days it's drags me under and I can't breathe but some days like today I feel like i'm crawling out, just a little" I say honestly, "yeah.. that sounds about right" he says looking over at me.

He looks just as tired as I am, he doesn't show it much but I can see it in his eyes "Grief's a beast Lay, It most of the time doesn't make sense, but i'm proud of you. The fact you can feel all that and talk about it aloud, that's strength" he says giving me a soft smile, it makes my eyes tear up as I send him a smile. "Thanks Uncle Charlie, I mean it thank you" I say.

"Of course kiddo, you just keep crawling out okay? I'll be here if you slip" he says making me smiling bigger and nod at him, "Okay let's go watch a movie or something til the paint drys some" he says pulling us away from all the mushy feelings. I nod following him out of the room, I grab my phone on the way remembering Lauren from earlier giving me her phone number.

I should thank her for the smoothie, I quickly go back in my room before grabbing my bag and opening it up grabbing the small paper and typing the number into my phone adding her into my contacts.

Me: Hey Lauren, it's Layla. Just wanted to say thanks for the smoothie, appreciated it a lot

I hit send and head out to the living room, meeting uncle Charlie already sat in his chair flipping through the channel, "Whatcha wanna watch?" he asked sipping his drink, "oh definitely shrek" I say seeing the movie on his shelf, he laughs nodding as he gets off his chair tossing the remote down as he puts the disc in his dvd player.

"It's a good movie" I say making him agree as he sits back down clicking play for the movie to start, I curl up on the couch covering myself under a blanket just as the funny green ogre tell the donkey to go away. "why is he even listening to that small Tiny Tyrant" Uncle Charlie mutters making me burst into laugher that echos in the room.

Uncle Charlie looks at me with a soft smile "a long time since i've heard that laugh" he says making me smile sadly, "yes I haven't felt like this since before they passed, today has been a pretty good step forward, thank you for this" I say making him smile and then back toward the tv.

The movies finishes as uncle Charlie stands up stretching making a funny noise making me giggle, "oh hush it will happen to you as you age" he says sticking his tongue out making me laugh louder as I stand up heading back to the room with him. "you're a child Uncle Charlie" I say, "Well who else would make you laugh if not for me?" he says chuckling.

"Can you help me hang the pictures and put together the side table" I ask with my best puppy dog eyes, he rolls his eyes as he start opening the box to the side table "keep the puppy dog eyes away you don't need them" he says making me giggle as I open my poster and picture sliding them into the frames I bought.

After about twenty minutes Uncle Charlie finishes the side table, "thank you, it looks good!" I say as he nods and helps my hand the pictures in the middle of the wall, "okay now I want these light over the pictures and bed" I say handing him them, he grabs them with a huff "you know kid I think I liked you better quiet and less needy" he teases making me cross my arms, rolling my eyes.

I help hold the lights as he secures them to the wall, finally we push the bed up against it under the pictures and the side table on one side under the shelves he had hung. We both step back admiring the new room, "Good eye kid, I think it looks great" he says clapping his hands together, "Thanks!" I say, "anything else you need before I go shower and hit the sack?" he asked.

"No thank you for your help Uncle Charlie" I say hugging him before he leaves the room, "no problem kid!" he shouts as I hear a door close. I start moving the plants around hanging them in the shelves and around my bed as I smile proudly at my work, "Finally feeling like my space" I say proudly as I'm about to collapse on my bed I realize how sweaty and gross I feel.

I decide sit at my desk until i'm able to use the bathroom to get ready for bed, I grab my phone from the side looking down seeing a couple notifications, I smile slightly seeing it from Lauren before opening the messages.

Lauren: Hey Layla!! No problem at all it was an apology drink for almost knocking you down.

Lauren: Also sorry for running away so quickly my sister needed us to go somewhere!

Lauren: Make up for it by hanging out sometime?

I smile down at the three messages before looking at the time, nine that's not too late to respond right? I haven't had many friend my whole life, Becky was my best and like only friend so making a friend excited me. Maybe I can also get to know her sister, I shake my thoughts away before starting my reply.

Me: You don't have to apologize I understand! Yes i'm totally down to hanging out whenever just let me know when :)

I send my response before tossing my phone on my bed and grabbing a pair of pajamas heading to the bathroom, I take a quick shower not needing to wash my hair since I washed it this morning and brush my teeth before going back to finally collapse on my bed.

I sigh happily curling into the nice warm blankets as I pull my giraffe close to my face, the faint smell still there. I smile thinking about all the happy memories of my parents and how proud they would be of me getting through today and getting stronger.

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Layla's Pov

I've started feeling a little better recently, i've gotten out more. Sometimes going with Uncle Charlie to the station so i'm not stuck in the house. Today i'm going to hang out with Lauren so that's gonna be fun, Uncle Charlie says their foster dad is an amazing doctor and he really likes him.

I found out a little about Lauren and her family from Uncle Charlie and his friends, apparently some of the other kids that hang out at the station were talking about how they stick to themselves and don't really talk to others. Which is weird cause Lauren was so willingly talking to me at the shopping center the last time I saw her.

She also occasionally checks in and we message back and forth, so maybe they just find the other people our age annoying like me. "Hey kid, where you going?" Uncle Charlie ask pulling me out of my thoughts as I walk past him in the living room, "Hang out with Lauren remember" I say making him nod, "be careful! have fun" he says, "okay love you see you later" I say before letting the door shut behind me.

Lauren told me to meet them at this weird location I haven't been to yet, I thought we'd get lunch or something but they said we should hang out in nature so I agreed. I drive towards the forest making it to the spot she had shared with me earlier before getting out of the car and walking a bit in the woods.

"Shortie what's up" Emmett says walking up to me, we are in a clearing in the woods it's pretty big. There's more people with them today, including Rosalie which i'm happy about but won't make obvious. "Hey Emmett, Hi Lauren!" I say happily as Lauren hugs me softly, I hug her back before pulling away.

"Why we hanging here anyways?" I ask looking around, "me and my family were playing baseball earlier and I thought you could just meet us here after" she says leading me toward the people, "wasn't it storming earlier?" I ask, she shrugs as I look around, there's one guy who looks totally uninterested with like bronze colored hair. 

Next to him is another guy, he looks very uncomfortable but tries to hide it as he holds onto the little pixie girl next two him, I watch the guy with bronze hair stifle a laugh making me look at him confused before turning my head towards a older looking couple but they don't really look much older than Charlie.

"This is my family, you've already met Rosalie she's my sister, not biologically but sister nonetheless. this is Edward my brother, don't mind him he's annoying" she says pointing to the guy with bronze hair, I nod remembering the names, "That's Jasper and Alice" she saying point to the uncomfortable guy and pixie girl.

I wave with a soft smile as Alice waves back at me with a bright smile as she gently shoves Jasper for him to wave, "This is Esme my mother and Carlisle my father" she says pointing to the older couple, "Everyone this is Layla Swan" she says as they all say soft hellos, one thing i've noticed is they all seem to have similar eyes and their skin is so pale "I've heard good things about you Layla, and I'm sorry about your parents" Carlisle says making my heart ache as I nod.

"uhm thank you" I say sadly as I watch from the corner of my eye Rosalie glare at the man, why is she so upset with everyone it seems. "What happened to your parents?" Emmett asked making Lauren elbow him but he doesn't even seem to flinch, "Why would you ask that leave her alone" Rosalie butts in snarling at the man.

"Sorry" he says sheepishly, running his hand on the back of his neck. "it's okay, i'm just not really in the mood to talk about them. Let's do something else" I say, brushing my hair behind my ear, suddenly feeling shy from all the eyes on me. "wanna go for a hike? we know a place with great views" Lauren ask.

I think for a moment, then nod "yes sure that sounds good" I say as the others agree easily like they have had this planned out. We head into the woods, Alice and Jasper together, Esme and Carlisle and so on, I'm behind Rosalie well Lauren and Emmett are behind me and Edward is all the way in the front. 

This hike seems pretty easy, but we've started going up higher and it kinda becoming harder. I can feel myself becoming tired with each step, I'm breathing harder now. I straighten up trying not to look like i'm about to pass out as I look at Rosalie and behind me at Lauren and Emmett who barely look winded.

"Do you all go hiking often?" I ask wiping the sweat from my face, "a bit" Lauren says speeding up and making it next to me, I watch as Rosalie goes to talk with Edward  before turning towards Lauren "is this like a family thing that I crashed?" I ask looking at her, "No not at all, we always go hiking together. You bring an extra fun to it a new person to hike with" she says making me smile.

Lauren gets distracted with Emmett again as they playfully push each other back and forth, The path starts to curve again, narrowing as we are crossing a shallow ridge where the ground is uneven and soft from the storm earlier. I try watching my step carefully, but as I move forward the edge of the trail gives out beneath my feet. 

The ground has disappeared, I'm falling, sliding down the embankment, as I brace myself something grabs me, arms strongly wrapped around me, holding me still. My eyes flicker up seeing Rosalie, she has move so fast I swear she was just further up talking with Edward. One second i'm falling, the next i'm pressed against her chest.

It weird I can't feel her heart pounding, she must of moved fast to get me and should be out of breath but she doesn't seem to be. "Are you serious?" she says, voice sharp but shaken. My brain is fuzzy as she talks, "You could've broken your neck" she says making me looking down as she scolds me, she releases me from her grip making me feel sadden from the lack of touch.

"I- I didn't mean to" I stammer playing with the edge of my shirt as I avoid her eyes, "Layla you okay" Lauren ask coming up to me, "y-yes just little shaken, Rosalie caught me" I mumble, "Damn Rosie you were fast, beat me" Emmett says trying to lighten the mood, I watch Rosalie roll her eyes, before putting her gaze back on me. I can't tell if she wants to scold me more or hug me, "Thanks" I say quietly, eyes locked with hers.

She doesn't say anything for a moment making my shift awkwardly, "just pay attention" she says before turning away, my heart sinks a little as I look down sadly. I can't help but feel sad feeling as she is disappointed with me, Lauren helps guide me away from the edge keep her arms on me.

How did Rosalie get to me so fast, I don't really press them though feeling the tension through the air. The hike continues, but something feels different. The way Rosalie doesn't move any further than a few steps in front of me, Edward glancing at me occasionally like he can tell what i'm thinking. Lauren keeps her grip on me guiding me through the hike.

It doesn't feel like i'm on the outside of this family but it feels like i'm someone they are trying to protect just as they would family. Something so small like me falling caused them all to be so tense and protective, I barely know them but feel like i'm meant to be here with them.

We make it to a spot where the trees clear and there is a beautiful spot to see the water, sound of waves crashing and the birds chirping. I smile towards Lauren telling her it's okay to let me go as she hesitantly backs up allowing me to take a seat in the ground near the edge but not to close.

I watch the waves for a while, everyone is having small chatter to themselves as I feel someone's eyes on me. I look around my eyes meeting Rosalie's as she stares at me, she looks confused, scared and a little annoyed. She smiles at me very faintly before turning her head away to stare off somewhere else.

"You okay?" Lauren asks pulling my attention away from Rosalie, "yes, you were right this is a beautiful spot" I say as she smiles, "I know, I love coming to this spot when I need a moment" she says making me nod, "I use to have a spot like this back home, my parents and I would go at least once month. Sit in silence or talk about what has happened since the last time we went" I say softly smiling at the memory.

"That must of been nice, why did it stop?" she asked making me go stiff, "T-they passed last month" I admit sadly as I watch Lauren's eyes widen, I look away trying to avoid her eyes as I look at Rosalie, we're pretty far apart that she shouldn't be able to hear what i'm saying but she looks heart broken and sad as if she can hear what i'm saying.

"oh i'm sorry Layla, that must be hard for you" she says making me nod, "yes i've been having a lot of trouble with it but i'm slowly getting through it, My uncle helps and having a new friend like you and your family is helping" I say making her smile sadly, "you know I also lost my parents, it's actually how I became" Lauren starts before Edward cuts her off "it's how she became apart of our family" he says glaring at her, it seemed like Lauren was gonna say something else and he knew.

"yes it's how I met the Cullens, I struggled and was so depressed but Emmett and everyone helped piece me back together. The pain is still there when I think about them but im happier and it gets better more each day" she says making me grab her hand giving it a squeeze, "thank you for inviting me today, this is the most fun i've had since moving here really and I finally feel like im able to breath again" I say making her smile brightly.

"I'm glad, it's nice to have you here also. Between you and me I needed a new friend that wasn't my siblings or boyfriend" she say smirking as she playfully hits my shoulder, I giggle "Wow, trying to hang out with someone other than us? i'm hurt" Emmett says dramatically holding her hand over his chest. I laugh louder as everyone joins in on the conversation.

We all talk, telling stories, making jokes. I learn quite a bit about all of them, Rosalie eyes still meet mine throughout the whole time as if she's making sure i'm still there, still okay. It makes me feel safe and protected, I don't know what makes me feel like I need to be with her, close to her.

I shake my head, trying to forget the thoughts as I listen to Emmett talk about how Lauren and him pull pranks on everyone all the time, "Yes one time we put neon pink paint into a bucket above the door before Rosalie got home and oh was she pissed" he says making us all laugh as Rosalie glares at him flicking him off making me laugh louder.

The sun begins to set, I sit back watching everyone around me. My eyes meet Rosalie's again her eyes linger for a moment on me before she turns away, her expression is unreadable. I wish I could get under the deep mask she's hiding behind, I know it all to well I also hide behind one. With the Cullens I don't feel like I need to though, they are a comfort to me that I don't fully understand yet.

"Ready to head back? It's getting late wouldn't want your uncle to worry" Lauren ask, breaking my thoughts. I nod, giving her a small smile but in the back of my mind it's like I can't shake the feeling that today has marked the beginning of something important something I never expected but I can't really explain what.

As we walk, my mind can't help but drift back to things i've noticed today as Ive hung out with the Cullens. I'm still trying to make sense of it in my head, their pale skin, the way they seem to glide effortlessly through everything they do. I glance at Edward, his bronze hair catching in the faint light from the moon. I glance around, They all look... perfect. Too perfect actually.

Also Rosalie, earlier her grip around me had been firm and she hadn't seemed out of breath at all. When her arms around me I really could've sworn there was no heartbeat but that's crazy right? you cant live without one. I keep replaying those moments in mind it was like her chest was still like she wasn't even a person but a statue.

Maybe i'm just tired from all the walking and just trying to imagine something that's nots there, I feel on edge as we make it back to the big clearing. I glance at Rosalie once more her eyes instantly meeting mine again, but this time her eyes seem soft, like she sees how confused I am. She looks worried like I'll figure something out that i'm not suppose to, whatever it is makes me skin crawl. 

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September 6th, 2004

Layla's Pov

It's been a couple of weeks since I first hung out with the Cullens. Since then, I've spent more time with them, mostly with Lauren and with Rosalie tagging along, which has been nice. I've grown pretty close to Lauren, and even though Rosalie still keeps that guarded wall up, she's started to talk more. so that's progress. Sometimes Emmett joins us, and I'm always glad when he does, he's hilarious and never fails to ease any awkwardness.

It's Tuesday. I groan, checking the time on my phone. I barely slept last night, and now the screen reads 6:05 AM. I sit up slowly, stretching my arms above my head. First day of school. Yay. Not exactly thrilled. School starts at 7:45, so I should get up. Maybe a long, hot shower will help me mentally prepare.

I shuffle to the bathroom, teeth chattering slightly from the morning chill in the house. Turning on the shower, I let the water warm up while I brush my teeth, then step under the water with a sigh. The hot water is heaven, and I take my time washing my hair, my body, just enjoying the moment.

"Come on, kid. I need the bathroom too," Uncle Charlie calls through the door. I groan but shut the water off and step out, wrapping myself in a towel. I dry off quickly and throw on jeans and a black t-shirt. As I pass him in the hall, he mumbles a groggy, "Morning, kid."

"Morning," I reply, heading to my room. I tug on a black hoodie over my shirt, towel-dry my hair, and braid a few strands back before leaving the rest down. Light makeup, nothing fancy. I pack my bag books, wallet, keys and head downstairs, slipping on my black Converse at the door.

"See you later, Uncle Charlie. Love you!" I shout loud enough for him to hear, "Love you! Have a good first day!" he calls back. I step outside and climb into my car, the morning air still crisp. I start the engine and drive toward the school, soft music playing as the forest blurs past. 

Eventually, I pull into the parking lot. Lauren's car is already there, flanked by two others. I park next to them. "Morning, girly!" Lauren shouts, hopping out of her car. "Morning, Laur," I reply, hugging her briefly. Emmett follows behind her, grinning, and soon the rest of the group gathers around me.

"Ready for your first day?" Emmett asks with a wink. I nod. "As ready as I'll ever be." I say as we walk toward the front doors together, and that when I notice people staring. Not just at me, at all of us. I glance around, confused, but the Cullens don't seem to care. as If they're used to being the center of attention, they sure know how to ignore it.

"What's everyone's classes again?" Lauren asks as we pause near the entrance. I dig into my bag and pull out my schedule."I've got American History, Art, Study Hall, English, then lunch. After that, Biology II and Gym." I say staring at my schedule. "Hey! We have Study Hall together with Emmett!" Lauren says, showing me her schedule.

"Cool. Meet me after class before that," I tell her, and she nods."Jasper has American History with you first," Alice says with a smile. "You two can walk together." she says making me nod again, glancing at Jasper. I haven't gotten super close to him yet, but he's always polite. Still, he looks... tense. Like he's in pain or something. I watch Edward smirk as Jasper shifts uncomfortably.

Weird. Every time I have a thought like that, it feels like Edward somehow hears it. His expression always changes at the exact right moment. It's unnerving. "I have Art, English, and Gym with you, Layla," Rosalie says, her voice pulling me back. She sounds distant now that more people are around.

"Really?" I smile. "We have the most classes together." I say. Her eyes soften for just a second. There's a flicker of something, happiness? before her expression hardens again. "Awesome! We can sit together!" I say, maybe too excitedly. But she gives me a tiny smile, so it was worth it. At least I won't be alone in most of my classes.

"We'll see you in class later. Have a good first day, Layla!" Lauren calls as she and Emmett walk off. "Thanks!" I wave and fall into step next to Jasper, keeping a respectful distance. After a moment, I glance his way. "You okay, Jasper? You look kind of uncomfortable." I say.

He tenses slightly but offers me a gentle smile. "I'm alright, little lady. Just not too fond of crowds. I prefer quiet... time with family, or by myself." His southern drawl is thick and comforting in a way I didn't expect. I nod, understanding completely. "I get that." I mumble.

We walk in silence to class and take seats in the back. The room fills quickly, but Jasper leans back in his chair, calm now that he's away from the cluster of students. I close my eyes for a second, just waiting for the period to start.

Class goes by quickly the teacher just hands out syllabi and goes over expectations. Nothing major. I wave goodbye to Jasper and head to my next class: Art. Rosalie's already there when I arrive, sitting near the window. She watches me as I walk in, and I can't help the flutter I feel in my chest. I still don't understand this pull toward her, but it's strong, like I want to be near her all the time. It's more than a crush. It's... magnetic.

I wonder if she feels it too. I take the seat next to her, offering a quiet, "Hey." I say. She nods. "Hey." she says. The teacher walks in, and class begins, but I'm barely paying attention. Out of the corner of my eye, I notice Rosalie stealing glances at me when she thinks I'm not looking. My heart skips. Maybe... she does feel it.

The next two classes go by quickly, Having Rosalie In art and english helped cause whenever I got bored of the teacher I would steal a glance at her, she so beautiful and quiet but her face is hard as she tries not to snap at everyone. I'm walking next to Rosalie as we head to Lunch now meeting the rest of them there.

"How was English?" Lauren asked Rosalie and I as we make it the cafeteria, "boring" I mumble as I set my bag done on the seat, "i'm gonna go grab some food" I say before walking toward the line to get food. "You're Layla Swan right?" a girl asked me pulling me out of my thoughts. "Uhh yes? why? who are you?" I ask.

"I'm Angela Weber, I do the school newspaper, I was wondering if we could do a article of you" she asked nervously making me shake me head, "uhm no thank you I don't really want the attention" I say making her shrink back but nod, "Really you don't want attention? your hanging out with the Cullen's says differently" another girl say butting in.

I roll my eyes as I make eye contact with her "They are my friends so of course i'm hanging out with them, why does that mean I want attention?" I ask annoyed, "They never hang out with anyone besides each other it's weird they just start hanging out with a random new girl" the girl says as I grab some fruit. "Whatever just mind your business" I say before walking away.

"You okay Lay? you look a little annoyed" Lauren ask as I take my seat in between her and Rosalie, "Stupid teenage girls" I say as I pick at my fruit, "Ignore them, they're bitches anyways" Rosalie says making me look at her in shock, she doesn't talk much and I've definitely not heard her talk like that before. 

She gives me a small smile before nibbling on a carrot she has, Now that I notice it, all of them only have little things. Carrots, fruit nothing too big to eat "you guys have enough food?" I ask making them all shift uncomfortable, "we are a big breakfast with Esme and Carlisle so we're only snacking" Alice says happily making me nod as I continue to eat.

After lunch the class day finishes fast as I part ways with them before heading to my own car and heading home, I smile thinking back to Rosalie she seems so protective and like maybe she feels the same I do but it so hard to tell at the same time with her stone cold face. 

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Layla's Pov

School has been going for a couple weeks now, I mostly only talk and hang out with the Cullens because everyone else is annoying besides some people I guess, Some of the girls in the school have been extra annoying, giving me shit and it's definitely getting to me, I've been pinching my arms a lot more since it started.

I'm headed to english when Jessica and her lovely bunch of friends stop in front of me making me internally groan. "Get out of the way Jessica" I mumble, "Hm, let me think on that, no" she says smirking as walks closer to me making me back up into the wall, "What's so special about you, that the Cullens hang out with you? do they pity you?" she ask making me raise an eyebrow.

"Why would they pity me?" I ask making her bite back a laugh as she grips my wrist tightly "I mean your parent's died maybe they just feel bad and keep you around" she says making my stomach drop The words slice through me, sharper then any blade. Anger and humiliation rush to my face.

My fingers twitch and before I can stop it, i'm digging my nails into my arm again. Deeper then before as tears fill my eyes, Jessica catches it her eyes flickering down to my arm "What, hurting yourself now? that's pathetic" she says making me want to vanish and scream. Jessica finally steps back letting her harsh grip on my wrist go giving me one glare before turning away "Later freak" she says.

I take a deep breath before wiping my eyes and calming down at bit, I force myself to move from my spot heading to english class. I make it there quickly seeing Rosalie already sitting at the same spot as always. I hesitantly walk over taking my seat next to her as I set my bag down.

"You okay Layla?  you look a little off" she says making me shake my head and lean on the table "i'm okay, just tired" I lie as she nods but doesn't look fully convinced, she lets it go for now paying attention as the teacher walks in and starts the lesson for today, making me sigh in relief not having to talk right now.

"Are you gonna tell me what's wrong or just keep sitting there in your own sadness?" Rosalie ask making me shrink back, as we leave the class to head to lunch. "Nothings wrong just didn't sleep well last night" I say as she stops me in the hall "Layla I know your lying, I can see it in your body language" she says making me freeze.

"I won't force you to tell me, but i'm here to listen if you do" she says sincerely making me smile at her "Thank you Rosalie" I say as she continues to walk with me by her side and we make it to the cafeteria. We take a seat at the table with the others as I lean back in my chair listening to everyone chat, Lauren and Emmett are bickering as always making my mood brighten slightly.

"Layla you gonna eat?" Rosalie says making me shake my head, "not hungry" I mumble as she gets up from the table making me look at her confused as she walks away, "Layla wanna come over today? it's friday we can have a game night" Lauren ask making Edward glare at her and Jasper shift uncomfortable.

I've never been to their house yet, going there makes me a little nervous cause I don't even know why but I'm nervous, "Shouldn't you ask Esme and Carlisle before inviting people over" Edward says making Lauren glare right back at him "I already talked to them" she says making me think for a moment "okay, I'm sure Uncle Charlie won't mind" I say as Lauren cheers making Emmett chuckle.

"Here eat this" Rosalie says setting a plate of fries and fruit in front of me, I look at her shocked cause she's never really showed she cared this much, it's sweet to see her act like this towards me. It makes the pull I feel towards her stronger, I blush "Thank you Rosalie, you didn't have to" I say as I take some of the fruit to eat, "Of course I did or else you wouldn't have eaten anything. You need food Layla" she says firmly.

My cheeks heat up more as I nod and eat the fruit, Rosalie eyeing me to make sure I eat it as Lauren smirks at me, I send a small glare her way making her chuckle as I finish my food.

After school

"Drop your car off at yours and we'll follow" Lauren says making me nod as I get in the car, Rosalie gets in the passenger quickly making me snap my head towards her, "I'll ride with you and tell your uncle" she says making me nod as I start the car and start the drive to my house. "How are you feeling?" she ask, "i'm okay, better then earlier" I say.

"Good, and don't forget anything at all you can tell me" she says making me bite my lip, should I tell her about Jessica and her little gang? I think about this for a while as I pull into the drive way of my house as Lauren and Emmett pull in right after. Rosalie is quick to get out of the car opening my door for me as I send a small smile toward her.

"Laylay, how was school" Uncle Charlie says coming outside, "it was okay" I say giving him a quick hug, "Hi Cheif Swan, I'm Rosalie. My siblings and I were wondering if it's okay Layla came over to ours for a game night" she says holding out her hand toward him. He smiles shaking her hand, "That sounds lovely, of course she can go" he says making me chuckle as he waves bye to me before heading in the house.

"Let's go slow pokes" Lauren says making Rosalie roll her eyes and get in Lauren's car as I follow in after her, the car ride is silent music playing softly as Lauren drives us to their house. As we pull up to their house i'm in awe, it's so beautiful and surrounded by the forest.

"wow your house is gorgeous" I say as we all get out of the car, "tell that to Esme she designed it" Lauren says as she leads us to the door, as we step inside I get a tight feeling on my chest. I feel like something wrong, something's different but I can't figure out what. I shake my head trying to get the feeling out of my head.

We make it into their kitchen and living room area, I see Esme and Carlisle preparing what seem to be snacks in the kitchen. Alice is setting up a board game as she hands things to Jasper who looks slightly more comfortable than at school as Edward sits silently on the couch looking a little annoyed. "Hello dear! it's nice to see you again" Esme says smiling at me.

I smile towards her, "Hi Esme! it's good to see you also. Your house is beautiful, you have an amazing talent" I say making her smile brightly and thank me, "You kids enjoy your game, we left some snacks" Carlisle says before taking Esme's hand and leading her out of the room. "What we playing?" I ask sitting down on the couch opposite from Edward.

Rosalie sits next to me, I smile towards her as she sends a small smile towards me before turning to stare off, "Monopoly!" Alice squeals as she finishes setting out the game, "she's a bit competitive but in a fun way" Lauren says making me giggle as Alice has us all choose a piece, we all roll the dice to decide who goes first.

Alice cheers loudly as she gets it making us all chuckle at her, she is definitely the most cheerful out of them.  "How do I keep landing on yours" I whine handing Alice money, she cheers making me roll my eyes "she's really good and somehow always wins" Emmett teases. "I've literally lost all my money to paying Alice rent" I groan setting down my water, my sleeve lifts up revealing my slightly bruised arms with nail marks.

My breathe picks up as I pull my arm back quickly pulling down my sleeve, "What's on your wrist Layla?" Lauren says eyeing me as I keep a tight grip on me sleeve. "N-nothing, just some paint from art today" I lie looking around nervously. "We didn't use art today Layla" Rosalie voice says making me freeze, fuck I forgot she is in my class. I'm so stupid, how could I forget that.

"oh uhm I meant it's probably just something from art" I mumble as Rosalie gives me a look, "show me your arm" she says voice deeper than before, the skin on the back of my neck stands up. I shake my head, "It's okay, I-I'll go wash it off" I say standing up to head to the bathroom, before I know it Rosalie has quickly made her way infront me her arm on my sleeve.

Before I can stop her she lifts me sleeve up, her eyes darken as she looks into mine "What the fuck happened?" she snarls making me want to shrink into myself and hide, her voice is scarier than i've ever heard. "N-nothing it's just a small bruise from tight bracelets" I say another lie, I don't even know why i'm lying.

"Tell me the truth Layla, is this why you've been so reserved and quiet today?" Rosalie ask making me nod. "How did it happen? did someone do this to you?" she ask, my eyes fill with tears as I shake my head. "It's okay really" I mumble as I try to get out of her grip.

"It's not okay, i'm not letting you go until you tell me" she says making me whimper as I give up, she's so extremely strong. "Layla you don't have to be scared to tell me, please tell me what happened. I want to help you" she says making my heart flutter, I bite my lip before I hesitantly look up at her "J-Jessica" I mumble.

Her eyes widen and they darken more if possible, her grip tightens around me making me whimper. "Rosalie you need to calm down" Lauren says coming up to us and holding on to Rosalie's shoulder. "How the fuck can I calm down, when that fucking bitch thinks she can hurt her" Rosalie says glaring at Lauren.

I swallowed hard, looking between Lauren and Rosalie, "That bitch thought she could hurt her and get away with it?" she spat, "Rosalie, y-you're scaring me" I mutter looking at Lauren for help, she gives me reassurance through her eyes. My eyes widen as a growl from her come out, like an actual sound rumbled from her chest.

Deep, raw, like something out of a horror movie. She lets go of my arm and before I could blink she was across the room. Pacing back and forth, I feel my knees buckle. Lauren steps forward towards me, grabbing ahold of me like she knows any moment my legs could give out.

"Rosalie. Stop. You're freaking her out" she says her voice sharp. Rosalie slams her fist into the wall as I watch the wall break easily like it was paper, "she should be afraid. If she knew how I feel right now" Rosalie snapped. I feel my breathing pick up, and I back away from Lauren, from everyone as my back hits the wall.

My heart is racing, it feels like it's trying to escape my chest. "w-what are you? h-how can you break a wall likes it's paper? how can you move away from me that fast?" I ask, my voice trembling. As the words leave my mouth Rosalie instantly freezes, she finally turns to me her eyes widen as she see how terrified I look.

"I-I didn't mean for this" she says, her voice barely above a whisper "Layla, I'm so sorry. I lost control. I shouldn't have" she says. "W-what are you?" I ask again, I stand as far back as I can from any of them. Rosalie looks at me, her face that was filled with anger moments ago is now filled with regret and sadness.

"I-I'm not like you, we're not like you" she says making me look at her before turning to everyone else. They are look nervously at me besides Alice she has a slight smirk but also concerned eyes as she looks at me. Rosalie makes her way towards me as I back up again "we're vampires" she says. I freeze, I can't move I can't say anything, i'm frozen.

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Layla's Pov

Vampire? no that's not possible, they aren't real, they can't be. "Layla please-" Rosalie says stepping forward again as I flinch and move backward "D-don't come near me" I mumble, I watch her face crumble, like I just took her entire world away from her. "I'd never hurt you" she whispers, her voice sounds so full of pain, but I don't know what to believe.

"Please just let me explain, listen to me" she says her voice cracking like she wants to cry but can't, "NO DONT COME NEAR ME" I scream, voice cracking as I turn without thinking and start sprinting. I don't register anything, I don't focus on the shouts from Rosalie and Lauren calling for me. 

I just need to get away, breathe, to think. I run, I don't know how long it take's but I run all the way home. I see Uncle Charlie's car is gone as I make it into the house. I quickly make it to my bedroom shutting the door before crawling into my bed. What's happening? I've just been hanging out with vampires this entire time? How can they even be real? aren't they just make believe?

So many questions run through my brain as I lay in my bed, Why haven't they hurt me? Don't they drink human blood? why do they want me around? I can't stop thinking about everything, how I've noticed everytime we hang out how they are all pale, and anytime one them touched me they were cold but I just thought it was cause forks is cold.

How they never really eat when we hang out either, everything is kinda clicking in my brain as I think about it. I sigh taking a deep breath, how did I not put this together. I cling to my giraffe as I close my eyes, I let out a shaky breath. I fall asleep with the million of thoughts running through my head.

Four days later

It's been four days, four days avoiding them. I have classes with them, but Uncle Charlie has let me have these past two days off school but now I have to go back. I don't know how i'm gonna avoid them at school, I sigh getting out of my bed. I take a quick shower before getting ready for the day. I eat a quick breakfast and say goodbye to Uncle Charlie.

I make it to my car, tossing my bag in the passenger seat as I start the drive to school. I see Lauren's car next to the other Cullens, I park further away this time and quickly make my way into the school before Lauren shows up next to me "Can we talk?" she whispers, "g-get away from me" I say walking faster as she stops in front of me.

"Please, Layla let us explain to you" she says making me bite my lip as I look at her, "What do you have to explain? that your vampires and have just been befriending me for what? to drink from me? use me? why?" I whisper the last part as her eyes widen, "What no never please come over to ours this evening let us explain okay?" she says.

My heart is beating faster as I think, "I'll think about it" I mumble before pushing past her and going to first period. The day drags on as I ignore the Cullen's finding it hard not to look their way or talk to them, "Hey freak, did the Cullen's finally get rid of your pathetic self" Jessica says coming up to me.

I roll my eyes and push her away "Shut up Jessica, stop talking your voice is giving me a headache" I mumble before going to leave, she grabs my wrist pulling me back to her making a whimper leave my mouth. "Ow, get off" I say grabbing her hand. "Don't walk away from me freak" she hisses as she tightens her grip, her nails digging in.

Panic spikes in my chest, as I try to pull away "It hurts let go" I cry as I try to pry her hand away again. "She said let go, or are you too dumb to understand" a voice says grabbing ahold of Jessica's arm and yanking it away. Jessica lets out a gasp as she holds her arm, "Why are you protecting this freak" she mutters.

Rosalie steps in front of me, making me shrink back. Her eyes are full of furry as she glares at Jessica "Call her that again and lose your ability to speak" she hisses making Jessica step back, Jessica rolls her eyes as she takes off. "T-thank you" I mumble rubbing my wrist to ease the pain. "I'll never let her hurt you again, even if you're scared of me right now. She won't touch you"  she says.

I look into her eyes I can see the sincerity and care she holds in them, she's looking at me like she'll do anything for me. It makes my heart flutter before I shake my head, I can't let them get to me. "Will you please come with me? we will go to mine and talk?" she says.

I bite my lip looking between Rosalie and my car, "Fine" I mumble as I let her lead me to her car, I watch as Rosalie gives Emmett my keys as he follows behind us. The car ride is silent, no music, no talking just us and the sounds of car's passing by. We eventually make it the Cullens and I follow Rosalie inside. 

She brings me to the couch as she sits across and Lauren takes a seat next to me, the others leave giving us privacy to talk. I release a breath I didn't know I was holding feeling slightly better being only surrounded by these two.

I can feel both their eyes on me, "I'm here, so talk. tell me what you wanted" I mumble, playing with my fingers nervously. I hear Rosalie sigh as I look up towards her, it looks as though she wants to cry, "I didn't want you to find out like this Layla" she says her voice soft, like she's afraid she'll scare me off.

"I-we were going to tell you, we were but just not yet" she explains "why keep it from me?" I ask, she bites her lip as she looks at me "Humans have to die if they know about us, or be changed. And you just lost your parents Layla, you are grieving I didn't want to throw the supernatural life into your face well you are fragile" she says making tears fill my eyes.

"I'm not fragile, i'm not going to break. You've been hanging out with me for months and I didn't know I was surround by v-vampires" I say making her look at me with sad eyes. "Layla, Rosalie has been holding it together trying to keep this a secret from you so you don't get hurt, it's hurting her to be away from you" she says.

"Why does it hurt her if I'm away? why does it matter" I mutter, I watch them exchange looks at Lauren gets up "where are you going?" I ask, she gives me a small smile "I'm going to let you too talk okay? i'll be back" she says making me shrink more into the couch as Rosalie sits down next to me leaving some space between us. 

"There's something else you need to know" she says making me look at her curiously, "I know about you before you came, Alice told me about you. She has visions she can see the future not all the time but majority she can explain that another time though" she explains making me listen with wide eyes.

"She told me about you and how you'd be the person i've been waiting for, for centuries" she says, "you've been waiting for me? why?" I ask, some of the nerves leaving my body as I get more confident. "Layla..you're my mate, I know you can feel it also. The reason you feel the strong, undeniable connection is cause you're my mate" she explains.

I sit up more my hands grasping my pants as I pull at them, "mate? like soulmate?" I ask making her nod as the words repeat in my head. I did wonder why I felt so strongly about her I never would have guessed this. "This type of love for a vampire, it's rarer, deeper, stronger than others. When we finally met that day in the shopping center, I knew. I felt everything, how much I love you and will protect you the rest of our years" she explains making my heart race.

I lean back into the couch as I take all her words in, my breathing picks up slightly as I continue to pull at the side of my pants. "I don't get a choice?" I mumble looking up at her, I watch her eyes harden as she looks sad which makes my heart hurt. "You do Layla, I would never force this on you. I just wanted you to know all of the truth" she says her voice hard as she doesn't look at me anymore.

I bite my lip, I'm scared but don't want her to be upset. I hesitate for a second before bringing my hand to hers and grabbing it softly "Why am I your mate? I'm not special, I-I don't really know how to deal with this" I mumble as she gently squeezes my hand. She finally looks into my eyes again, her golden eyes are full of something I can't even explain.

"You are special Layla, we are mates because our souls are connected one way or another. I'll do everything in my power to show you what that means. I'll protect you forever. Don't ever think you are anything but amazing" she says making me blush as I look down at my lap. "I'm still scared Rosalie" I say softly.

"I know love, I'll wait for as long as you need and help you however you let me" she says making me smile a genuine real smile for the first time in a couple days. "Can I ask questions?" I ask making her smile softly and nod, "D-do you drink human blood? do you want to drink my blood?" I ask nervously as she chuckles.

"No love, we like to call ourselves vegetarian. We only drink animal blood. Carlisle has us on this diet so we can live more peacefully among the humans" she explains making me release a breath I didn't know I was holding. "Jasper is our newest vegetarian so he's still adjusting but he says he doesn't have the slightest feeling to drink from you which is shocking but good" she explains making me nod.

"That's why he always looks like he's in pain at school?" I ask making her laugh as I let a small giggle escape my lips "yes he still not that comfortable" she says. "How old are you really?" I ask making her smile "90 but I was turned when I was 18" she says making me nod.

"Alice can see future, can you do anything like that?" I ask, i'm still scared but i'm definitely curious "No, but people say i'm the most attractive vampire in the world" she says smirking which makes me smile "Enhanced beauty is my gift I guess but more of characteristic" she says, "anyone else have any gift?" I ask making her nod.

"What they have?" I ask more excitedly as I blush and stop bouncing, I watch Rosalie smile at me before rubbing her thumb on my hand, all my nerves have fully vanished now. "Emmett is extremely strong more then anyone else in the house, Edward is a telepath he can hear and see others thoughts" she says making my eyes widen "he can read minds?" I ask.

She nods as she continues "Jasper is Pathokinesis he can feel emotions of others as well as manipulate them, Lauren has Hypnotic vision, she can look someone in the eyes and stun them temporarily and they are usually left confused and lose their memory of the interaction" she explains "wow those sound cool" I say.

"Not so scared anymore?" she ask making me shake my head, "Still scared but not as much. Thank you for being honest and allowing me time to think. Cause it definitely seems like you could've came to me whenever you wanted but you didn't I appreciate that" I say making her smile. "I'll never invade your space or time to process things you deserve that" she says.

She is so caring and beautiful how am I her mate? how is a mate a real thing. My eyes go to meet Rosalie who is already staring at me with soft eyes "It's okay to be scared, thank you for giving me the chance to explain Layla" she says, "can I hug you?" she ask, I nod as she brings me into a hug using very little strength as I hug back using more strength than she does.

I'm still slightly scared but all I want right now is to be with Rosalie and learn more about her, "It's getting late, we should get you home. We can talk more about it tomorrow for now you should go home and think about all the information okay?" she says, I pout slightly before realize I probably look silly and stop with a small nod I stand up. 

"Thank you for giving me this chance Layla, I'll tell you everything but for now take this information and really think" she says making me nod yet again as she leads me to my car, "I'll drive you" she says opening the passenger door to my car I get in as she grabs the seat belt before I can making me blush as she shuts the door and goes to the other side.

"Wait Layla can I take you out this weekend?" she ask her hand on the back of her neck, she looks nervous can she even be nervous? "Like a date?" I ask making her smile softly and nod, I bite my lip "Yes, can we talk more about everything to?" I ask making her nod "Of course, friday night?" she ask, I smile and nod before leaving the car as she tosses me, my key.

"Goodnight love" she whispers kissing my cheek which makes my cheeks heat up as she walks across the street and disappears into the woods. "Night Rosalie" I mumble even though she probably long gone but hopefully she heard it. I make my way inside everything from earlier in my head as I think about it all.

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Layla's Pov

The week kinda drags as it goes on i'm not avoiding the Cullen's anymore, started sitting with them at lunch again. Alice is very perky and always telling me how we are going to be the best of friends which makes Lauren glare at her. They are ever funny I'll admit, Tonight is mine and Rosalie's date. Ah I still have to tell Uncle Charlie, "How could I forget, of course I do it last minute" I mumble to myself as I hit my head on my locker

I blush seeing Rosalie smile at me, "don't do that" she scolds lightly pulling me away from the locker, I blush more as I look into her eyes. "Sorry I was just self loathing as I forgot to tell Uncle Charlie about tonight" I mumble making her chuckles, "It's okay, just tell him once you get home. I'll pick you up after okay?" she says making me nod.

"I'll get you around 6? that should give you plenty of time to tell Chief Swan and get ready" she says, I nod as she walks toward the door, I follow before going a different way and making it to my car. I drive the amount of time it takes to get home, Uncle Charlie's car is there, I sigh in relief as I grab my bag and go inside quickly.

"Hey kiddo! how was school?" Uncle Charlie ask as he huffs down a sandwich, I chuckle as I set my bag down "It was okay, boring lectures as always" I mutter as I take a seat next to him "I have something to ask you" I say looking at him, he sets down his sandwich raising an eyebrow. "What's up Lay?" he ask.

"Can I go out for the evening? I-I have a date" I say, a small smile on my lips, he smiles as he leans back in his chair "A date? with whom? do I know him or his family?" he ask crossing his arms. "You know h-her family" I say blushing as he looks at me with a soft smile "You don't have to be scared of telling me Lay, anything that makes you happy makes me happy" he says.

I let out a sigh of relief and smile "Really?" I ask, he nods bringing his hand to pat me on the back "Layla I love you, I don't care who you date as long as they treat you right" he says, "now who is it?" he ask, I chuckle "Rosalie" I say making him smirk, "I should've known, I like her she's a polite kid and her family is nice" he says. 

"She'll come to the door this evening so I can talk to her?" he ask making me giggle and nod "of course Uncle Charlie" I say, "Thank you Uncle Charlie" I say hugging him quickly before going upstairs to get ready, I take a quick shower, washing my hair doing everything before getting out and wrapping a towel around my hair.

"TreeTop what am I gonna wear?" I mumble to my stuffed friend, I chuckle as I hear silence before tucking him into the bed again and grabbing a couple outfits out, it's colder out now. I slip on my long white dress that goes almost to my ankles, best thing about my dress it has pockets. I smile as I slip a green striped turtle neck sweater over it.

I quickly dry my hair before curling it, I add some light make up. Not to much but enough to make it look natural and my cheeks to have some blush. I add some jewelry just my necklace my mother gave me for my sixtieth birthday and a bracelet my dad gave me for Christmas. I smile sadly at them before grabbing my black purse and transferring my belongings to it.

I bite my lip as I look over myself on the mirror one more time, I kiss Treetop on the head before heading downstairs. "Wow kiddo, you look beautiful" Uncle Charlie says, I smile as he kisses my cheek. "Thank you Uncle Charlie" I say as I hear a knock at the door. Uncle Charlie clears his throat as he opens the door revealing Rosalie standing there.

My eyes widen as my cheeks heat up, she's wearing a tighter black dress with a white cardigan. She looks absolutely gorgeous. "Good evening Chief Swan" Rosalie says holding her hand out to him, he smiles shaking her hand "Good Evening Rosalie, you look wonderful both of you do" he says looking between us.

"Thank you sir" she says with a soft smile that makes my heart melt, her smile is beautiful. "Please take care of my little Lay here she's been through to much and she deserves someone to treat her well and keep her safe" he says making Rosalie face become serious. "Yes, absolutely Chief Swan. I'll keep her safe and happy" she says making my heart flutter.

Uncle Charlie smiles, "Good! Bring her home by ten please and have fun... maybe not too much fun" he smirks, my eyes widen as I whip my head in his direction "Uncle Charlie!" I gasp, he chuckles as he walks off to the kitchen and I turn back to Rosalie as she laughs softly.

She steps closer as she offers her hand "Ready pretty girl?" she say making my cheeks heat up again, not trusting my voice I nod as she leads me to her car. Her car is even sexy, not as sexy as her but yeah I blush at my own thoughts as she starts the drive. "Where are we going?" I ask, "it's a surprise" she says making me smile as we fall into a comfortable silence.

"Come on darling" she says getting out of the car before quickly making it to my door and opening "it's still shocking to see you run that fast" I mumble as she chuckles and helps me out of the car. We are down a dirt road and some grass kinda near where they played baseball but a different direction that we walk in.

We walk til some trees thin out and there's a bit of open space with a big blanket laid out with some snacks and my favorite juice! I forgot I told her my favorite juice. There's a red liquid in a jar along with a wine glass which makes me tilt my head but I don't really wanna question it now.

"Let's sit darling" she says, I take a seat as she sits next to me, the sun will start to set soon and we can see it perfectly from this way. Even though the clouds hide the sun seeing it set from behind them is still beautiful. "Layla, tell me more about you" Rosalie says, I look at her my eyes meeting hers, they are so enchanting I could look at them all day.

I blush before looking away after catching her smirk, "Well what do you want to know?" I ask, she smiles as she leans back on her hands "everything, if you're comfortable i'd love to hear about your parents" she says making me freeze. I feel comfortable with her and I'd love to tell her but I haven't talked about them in so long but I do wanna tell her.

I bite my lip "It's okay you pretty girl, just tell me anything" she says making me smile, "I want to tell you" I say making her smile, "My parents were the best, always there for every birthday, school thing, event anything they both were always there" I say. She smiles as I can see in her eyes how interested she is and listens carefully.

"My dad was like my best friend we had these jokes and my mom she was always making sure I knew how loved I was, buying me random things I liked taking me to concerts or movies I wanted to see" I say looking up at the sky, "The night they d-died we had a conference thing my dad was a doctor" I say, I tune towards "I think I saw you there actually" I say she's smiles and nods.

"Yes I was there with Carlisle and everyone but at the time I didn't know it was you I knew of you because of Alice but didn't know then it was you. Alice had gotten the vision after we left" she says making me nod. "I went home first my parents stayed out longer with friends and I was woken up by a knock...it was the police and at the moment I felt my whole world fall apart" I say tears filling my eyes.

"I'm sorry love" she says moving closer to me as she grabs my hand, I look at her giving her a sad smile. "I was so depressed and didn't want to believe it, Uncle Charlie helped and then meeting you and your family I found myself believing I could be happy again" I say making her smile "You definitely can be happy again, your parent would want that and you'll never forget them even when you are" she says making me smile.

"I also have a friend back home, Becky, her and her mom stayed with me until Uncle Charlie came. I miss her she was always kind to me" I say she smiles as she rubs her thumb on my hand calmly "we can go visit her sometime" she says making me smile and nod. "Tell me about you" I say, she smiles "What would you like to know darling?" she ask.

"H-how did you become a vampire" I ask she tenses, I squeeze her hand as I bite my lip. "y-you don't have to tell me if you are not comfortable Rosalie" I say.  She smiles faintly, there's sadness in her eyes, but something warm too. "I was eighteen. It was the 1930s in Rochester, New York. I was... engaged. My family was proud because he was wealthy, charming, and came from an influential family. But I didn't love him. I was just... doing what was expected of me." she says.

I listen watching her eyes, seeing the expression in them as she shares her story. "One night I was walking home alone. I had stopped by a friend's house. I thought I was safe. But I wasn't. He and his friends were drunk, laughing. They... hurt me." Her voice falters slightly, my jaw clenches. As I squeeze her hand, "the left me on the street to die" she says.

I move closer to her wrapping my arms around her as she tenses but quickly relaxes and leans against me "Carlisle found me, he changed me and when I was able I went back. I went after every one of them Royce was last so he knew I was coming. I wore my wedding dress. A bit dramatic but they deserved it" she says chuckling.

"I'm so sorry Rosalie" I say making her smile and kiss my cheek which's makes my cheeks heat up, "Don't apologize love, it's been years and they got what they deserved" she says, "Can I ask you something" she says I can hear the nervousness in her voice which makes me turn slightly and look into her eyes. "Do you know of dynamics?" she ask making me tilt my head.

"Dynamic?" I ask, "what kind of dynamics?" I ask making her smile softly "Relationship dynamics, things like dominants and submissive" she says making my eyes widen and my cheeks heat up, "I- yes I know" I say looking down to avoid her eyes, "Well i'm a dominant and I would love for you to not only be my girlfriend but my submissive, allow me to love and care for you" she says making me blush more.

"You want me to be your girlfriend?" I ask, she smiles and grabs my hand "Yes, I want to show you how I care for you. I'm naturally protective, maybe you noticed that. But it's more than that. I like rules, structure, making sure someone I care about is safe, and feels loved, really loved. Not just in words but in actions. I just want to care for you." she explains.

"Also there's another part of it, i'm a caregiver" she says making my eyes widen, I know about caregivers and littles i've read stories and looked into it when Becky showed me things from the community. I bite my lip, it does sound nice "P-part of me really wants that." I say.  Rosalie's gaze softens immediately, and I feel her fingers gently tilt my chin until I'm looking into her eyes again. 

"Layla, you don't have to decide right now. I don't want to rush you into anything. I just needed to be honest about what I want with you." she says which makes me bite my bottom lip again, feeling a swell of emotion rise in my chest. "I'm not saying no," I say quickly, almost panicked that she might think I'm rejecting her. 

"I just... I need to think about it, Rosalie. Not because I don't want it, I do. But it's scary. Not in a bad way, just... new. Intense. No one's ever wanted to love me like that before." I explain, she smiles as she leans toward me, she kisses my cheek which makes my cheek immediately heat up. "Take all the time you need. I'm not going anywhere. I care about you, deeply and I want this to be right for you. Not just for me." she says her voice soft and comforting. 

Tears prickle at the corners of my eyes again, but for once they're not from grief they're from feeling safe. "Thank you," I whisper. "I've never felt this kind of safe with someone before." I say,  Rosalie smiles, her thumb brushing my cheek, wiping away the single tear that managed to escape. "Then we're already getting there." she says.

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Layla's Pov

It's been a day since i've talk to Rosalie, I want to tell her yes I want that dynamic and I want our relationship. I'm scared though. Scared of how much I already feel for her, I haven't known her long but at the same time I feel like i've always known her. I'm sit curled up on my bed TreeTop tucked under my chin as I stare at the wall.

My parents have only been gone a few months. Some days, the grief sneaks up on me out of nowhere. Other days, like today, it sits heavy in my chest, reminding me that I don't know where I belong anymore. And yet... somehow, with Rosalie, I've started to feel like I do. When she told me about the dynamic and how she's a dominant and caregiver I kinda got scared.

Not cause I don't understand this but because I do and I want it, I take a deep breath Rosalie's gentle touch and soft words replaying in my head. I miss her, it's been only a day but I miss her. I don't wanna be away from her anymore, I want her. I want this. I quickly climb out of my bed throwing on a hoodie and sweatpants before running down the stairs.

Uncle Charlie is at the station so I just grab my keys before slipping on a pair of shoes on and going to my car, it takes me sometime before i'm pulling the Cullens driveway. Rosalie already standing outside the door, a small smirk pulled on her lips. I blush as I exit the car and make my way to her. "Hello love" she says pulling me into a hug.

Her touch is gentle as I feel myself relax into her, being in her arms is already making me feel so much better. How am I already clingy for her? "Anything specific you are here for?" she teases making me whine softly as I pull back from the hug. "Can we talk?" I ask, she smiles and leads me into the house, we pass Esme and Carlisle on the couch talking as Emmett and Lauren are playing random game.

"Lay!" Lauren says getting up and pulling me into a hug, I chuckle as I hug back before pulling away. "Thanks for giving my evil big sister a chance" she teases making Rosalie roll her eyes as we make it upstairs to Rosalie's bedroom. I look around, her room has a big canopy bed right in the middle, it has silk sheets that are a soft rose color.

"Look around" she says as I look around her room with wide eyes, she has a vanity table attached with a mirror, a hug walk in closet and a couch facing outside a huge window facing the trees with a bookshelf with many books on it. The colors in her room match her, gold, pale pink, a champagne like color "Your room is beautiful" I say, she smiles "Thank you Layla" she says taking a seat on the couch.

"Sit with me" she says as I walk over to her and sit down our legs touching slightly, "Do you sleep?" I ask, she chuckles "No, but I like laying on the bed and I got it after I found out about you. You'll need sleep" she says, I smile she thought of me and got a bed that makes my heart warm. "I have a question before I give you answer for the other thing" I say.

She nods as she looks at me, "D-do I have to be turned? you said when a human finds out about you they die or have to change, do I?" I ask, I have been thinking about it for some time. "Well yes eventually the Volturi will want you to change" she says, I bite my lip "I want you to live your life and worry about that later I won't let anything harm you and I didn't want this life for myself why would I put that on you" she mumbles.

I can see the pain in her eyes as I grab her hand and squeeze tightly "I'm sorry Rosalie" I say, she squeezes my hand back with a soft smile "It's okay just know i'll protect you and later on we can talk about this again okay?" she says I nod feeling a little more reassured then earlier. "Rosalie, I-I wanna be your girlfriend and be in the dynamic with you" I say quickly.

"You're sure?" she asks gently, her tone low and steady. "I meant it when I said I wouldn't take it lightly. If we do this, Layla, I'm all in. You'll be mine. I'll take care of you. Every part of you." she says, I feel butterflies in my stomach as she says that. My cheeks heat up as I nod, "I mean it, I want you I want this Rosalie" I say, a smile spreads across her face as she wraps her arms around me pulling me into a tight hug. 

I melt into the hug, as I bury my face into her neck. Her scent is warm and sweet kinda like wild roses mixed with something else I already can feel myself craving her scent and being next to her all the time. Rosalie runs her hand through my hair, "Thank you for trusting me love" she says placing a kiss on my head, my cheeks heat up as I stay hidden into her neck.

"would you like to stay with me tonight?" she ask, I bit my lip and then nod. I don't wanna go, don't wanna leave her. "Can we cuddle?" I ask, "Of course, first call your uncle i'll get you some stuff to shower and then we can lay down it is getting late" she says, I smile before grabbing my phone seeing the messages from Uncle Charlie asking where I am.

I quickly call him and explain and he happily agrees to let me stay with Rosalie, I thank him before saying bye and getting up and stretching my limbs. "Here Layla, you can use my shower and stuff" she says handing me a shirt and shorts. "Thank you Rosalie" I say taking them before making my way into the bathroom and quickly taking a hot shower.

After about ten minutes I step out of the shower, a knock at the door makes me look toward it "Layla" I hear Rosalie say "Yes?" I answer tying the towel around me "I have a toothbrush for you" she says, I open the door and she hands me the tooth brush "Thank you" I say my cheeks flushed from the shower, my hair sticking to the back of my neck slightly as I didn't wash it.

"Of course" she says before disappearing from the door, I dry my body before slipping on the shirt that smells like Rosalie which makes me sigh, I finish brushing my teeth quickly before leaving the bathroom. "Thank you for the shirt Rosie" I say a small smirk on my lips remembering how she didn't appreciate Lauren calling her that.

I hear a soft chuckle as she looks at me "Are you gonna gang up on me and call me that because of Lauren?" she ask, I giggle and shake my head "No, but I think it suits you" I say, she smiles as she sits in the bed, I notice she's in a silk pajama set now and a book in her hand. "You may call me that if you'd like then, but only you" she says.

I grin before getting in the bed on the opposite side and moving under the covers, "Come here sweet girl, I won't bite" she says, I giggle as I move into her open arms and lay my head on her chest. Her scent and her arms around me bringing me comfort, "Sleep Layla, we will have the day together tomorrow and talk more about our dynamic yeah?" Rosalie says softly, I smile as my eyes close.

"Yes please, I want you to tell me more of it and go over everything" I say, Rosalie places a kiss to my cheek before I hear the slight sound of pages being turned knowing she's reading "are you gonna stay with me well I sleep?" I ask softly, I don't like sleeping without TreeTop so Rosalie has to take their place for the night. "Yes sweet girl, i'll be here when you wake" she says. I smile before letting out a sigh and sinking into her hold.

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Layla's Pov

I whine as I shove my face deeper into whatever i'm laying on trying to get the sunlight to get away. I hear a soft chuckle that wakes me up more and sit up quickly noticing the thing I had my face shoved into, was in-fact Rosalie and not only that but I shoved my face into her breast. I blush as I mumble out sorry and rub the sleep out of my eyes, "It's okay sweet girl, I don't mind you cuddling me" she says.

"You stayed here all night? let me sleep on you?" I ask, she smiles and nods as I notice the book she was reading is now thrown to the end of the bed and she has a different one. "T-thank you, you didn't have to do that" I say, she smiles and pushes the hair out of my face making my face heat up "I wanted to baby" she says, my face is already hot as my eyes widen at the new name.

I like when she says that, I bite my lip as she smiles "is that okay? for me to call you that?" she ask, I smile and nod my cheeks still flushed as she pecks my cheek. "I had Esme clean your clothes, why don't you get ready then i'll get you breakfast and we can talk more" she says, "Thank you Rosie" I say, using all the confidence that I have to kiss her cheek before scrambling off the bed to the bathroom.

I hear her laugh, it's beautiful she's beautiful. I see my clothes folded on the counter, grabbing them I bit my lip before just throwing my hoodie over Rosalie's shirt and slipping my sweatpants on, she won't mind right? I smile before brushing my teeth and fixing my hair a bit before leaving the bathroom. 

"Come on baby" she says holding her hand out, I blush I don't think i'll ever get use to her calling me that. We make our way down the stairs to the kitchen, I see a plate of eggs and bacon and my favorite home fries. How did she know "I had Esme cook it" she says, I smile as I take a seat in front of the food. "Thank you Rosie" I say she rolls her eyes jokingly and takes a seat next to me.

"Eat up baby, we can talk more about everything once you've filled your stomach" she says, I nod as she brushes my hair out of my face making me blush. I take some home fries and eat them, sighing as I swallow "good?" she chuckles, I blush and nod "yummy" I mumble as I shove more food into my mouth.

"Slow down baby" she chuckles wiping my chin, my cheeks are hot as I look down avoiding her eyes but slowing down. After a few minutes I finish my food "done Rosie, can we talk now?" I ask, she chuckles "can you place your dishes in the dishwasher for me?" the ask, I nod quickly getting up and placing them in the spots.

"Let's go chat in the living room, everyone else is out right now" she says grabbing my hand and leading me to the living room, we take a seat on the smaller couch and I sit as close to her as I can wanting to be touching somewhat. She smile and places her hand on my leg, I smile back and lean back into the couch. "Before we talk about the dynamic, I want you to know something first," she says, gently turning her body toward me, hand still resting on my leg. 

"This, us, isn't about control. It's about care. Trust. Consent. And your comfort will always come first, baby." My cheeks flush at the nickname again, but I nod slowly, biting my lip. "I... I don't know a lot. Just what my best friend told me back home and some of the research I did" I say, "that's okay, i'll explain it also" she says her voice softer now.

"In this kind of dynamic, I would be your dominant and your caregiver. That means I'm responsible for helping you feel safe, seen, and protected. And in return, you trust me enough to listen, to open up, to let yourself be vulnerable." she says, "That sounds... really nice," I whisper. "But scary too." I say playing with the ends of my hoodie.

"It can be," she admits, brushing a strand of hair behind my ear. "But I'm not here to make demands. I want to understand your boundaries, your needs, what comforts you, and what doesn't. We'll build this together, okay?" she says, I smile and nod "okay Rosie" I say, she smiles "Now about being a little it's up to you baby, you can feel little or big and I'll take care of you either way always" she says.

"Some days when you do feel small and just want to be taken care of, i'll be that person for you when the days are to hard or the world feels to big you can come to me and let yourself go, i've got you" she says making me smile and my cheeks heat up again. "that sounds nice" I whisper. "I'd also like to set a few rules, I know it's new but just to help you understand yeah?" she says.

I nod eagerly, she chuckles "First, when you get more comfortable and start to feel overwhelmed or like you want to be little, come to me and tell me. Use your words. We need to communicate okay baby?" she says, I nod "second if I tell you to do something like pick up after yourself or eat or shower, it's not to control you or boss you around. It's to take care of you, so I need you to try and listen yeah?" she says.

I smile "yes Rosie, i'll listen" I say making her smile and rub her thumb on my leg. "this is not a rule but I want you to know you can always say no, if something doesn't feel right or you are unsure you tell me. I will never punish you for using your right to say no yeah?" she says, I nod again. "we will go over more once you get more comfortable with being little and stuff okay baby?" she says. 

I nod again making her tickle my side, I squeal wiggling away "do you only know how to nod baby?" she says making me giggle loudly and push her hand away "yes Rosie, I understand no more tickles" I squeal as she moves her hands away. I take a deep breath my face red from laughing too hard, "can we go outside?" I ask looking at the sun softly shining through the clouds from the window.

"Of course baby, i'll show you a little path" she says making me nod and smile. I quickly get us and race to put my shoes on as Rosalie just slips hers on with soft movements. I grab her hand quickly shoving myself into her side, I feel myself so drawn to her "you okay baby?" she ask, I nod as she leads me through the woods. "this is a nice walking path" I say watching the flowers as we pass them and the patches of grass and dirt.

"Yes we kinda made it, all the years we've been here" she says, "cool" I mumble as I let go of her hand and walk closer to the edge of the path, "just be careful okay Lay" she says "okay" I say, I run my fingers over the flowers giggling as they tickle my hand. I move forward to grab some flowers wanting to pick some for Rosalie. They would look nice next to her bed, I smile as I step forward.

The ground under me collapses like when I first hung out with the cullen's, but instead of being caught I fall. I roll down the hill, hitting the ground with a thump. "ow" I whimper touching my lip and seeing the blood escaping it, "what the hell are you doing on our land" a man voice booms into the area. My head snaps towards it, a man with no shirt and short hair comes to view.

Others follow behind him making me shrink as they comes towards me. "I-i'm sorry I didn't know" I stutter as I scramble back on my hands my heart pounding "Step away from her" I hear Rosalie hiss, her voice is cold and hard. She's standing away from me like there's an invisible line holding her back. Her jaw is tight and she looks like she ready to pounce on them.

I whimper looking between her and the man, "She's with me, she doesn't know of the boundaries and she fell it was an accident." she says. The man rolls his eyes, "Get her off our land blood sucker before we do it for you" the man says I flinch at his tone, my lip trembling. I try to stand up my legs wobbling under me. I huff my legs not wanting to function as tears roll down my cheeks.

"R-rosie" I whimper, her eyes don't leave the man, her eyes are filled with anger that i've never seen before. "Touch her, I swear on everything I will rip you apart mutt" she hisses. The man's expression twist in anger as he leans towards Rosalie making me whimper "try it leech" he says. Rosalie takes a step forward "You think I give a damn about your little treaty when you are threatening my mate, when you did that you signed your own death sentence" she growls.

"Rosalie back away" I hear Carlisle voice say as him and the rest of the cullens emerge from the trees. Carlisle comes up to Rosalie setting a hand on her shoulder as she takes a step back. Her eyes moving from the man to me. I look at her tears stained on my face as I whimper, her face falls as she looks at Carlisle.

"Sam please stand down. This was an accident and you know it. You are threatening a girl who's done nothing wrong" he says trying to reason with the man I now learned is Sam "If you ever threaten or raise your voice at her again, I won't hesitate" Rosalie threatens her voice sharp as Carlisle pushes her back. "Rosalie you are not helping." he says. "Rosie" I cry whimpering when I stand again.

I clumsily make my way over to her and collapse into her arms, not wanting to be so far from her anymore "Layla shh I've got you. no need to cry" she says softly holding me close to her. I whimper hiding my face into her neck as I hear Sam scoff "keep her off our land" he says before stomping away back into the woods and the other following right behind.

"I-I just wanted to pick flowers" I say, clinging to her shirt as I feel her gently hoist me up. "Shh baby it's okay, let's go have Carlisle look at you. I shouldn't have let you near the border that's my fault i'm sorry" she whispers making me peak my head out "I-It's okay, my fault for falling" I say making her shake her head and kiss my temple.

I stay in her arms as she carries me to Carlisle office and everyone else is right on our heels, I can hear them talking but can't make out what they are talking about. Rosalie sets me on a table as she looks over my face "does anywhere hurt baby?" she ask, "lip, head, leg" I say, she nods taking a look at my leg as she lifts up my pant leg.

"it looks a little bruised, Carlisle is gonna look okay?" she says, I nod. "Okay let's get you cleaned up" Carlisle says coming to me and taking a seat in front of me. He examines my leg, and then my head "it's seems like you just got a bit of bruising Layla, and a slight concussion" he says, I nod as he hands a wipe to Rosalie. "Just clean her up and maybe some Tylenol and rest" he says.

"Thank you Carlisle" she says he nods, kissing her head before leaving us alone. "Let me see your face love" she says gently grabbing my chin, she carefully cleans my face off and wiping the blood off me. "your poor little lip, i'm sorry baby" she says as she throws the wipes away, "not your fault Rosie" I say making her smile sadly at me before helping me off the table.

"w-what's a treaty about? why they get so mad?" I ask making her sigh and look at me. "Come on let's talk" she says grabbing my hand and bringing me up to her room. We take a seat on her bed. "So that man today, his name is Sam Uley, He and those other man are shape shifters. They turn into big wolfs" she explains making my eye widen.

"w-wolfs? like werewolf's?" I ask, she nods as she rubs my back "yes Layla, their kind and ours well we don't get along and years ago we made a treaty that if we stay off their land and don't hunt humans we can life here peacefully" she says. I nod taking all the information in "so like real life werewolf's are out there?" I ask she chuckles and nods. 

"D-did I break the treaty?" I ask, she shakes her head "no baby you didn't know and are still human they shouldn't have reacted like that. If anything I almost broke it" she says her grip tighten around my hand. "I've never seen you that mad" I say, "i'm sorry if I scared you but them threatening you almost made me rip their heads off right away" she says making me chuckle.

"Not allowed okay Rosie? anytime you feel that mad again always picture me or look at me no fighting. Don't want you get hurt" I say, she smiles kissing the corner of my mouth making me blush "You're adorable, i'll try my best" she says a smirking on her lips. "Thank you for taking care of me Rosie" I say.

"I always will baby" she says, I smile and lean into her. All this information is a lot but i'm glad i'm leaning more about everything. After today I can see how much she cares and how much she is willing to protect me. It makes my heart so happy, I close my eyes as I'm leaned into her enjoying her comfort. 

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Layla's POV

Couple days later 

"Hi love" Rosie says making me smile as I enter her car, "Hi" I say smiling back at her. "How's your head?" she asked, tucking a strand of hair behind my ear making my cheeks heat up. "heads okay, my concussion is gone now Rosie, don't worry" I say pecking her cheek as a cough comes behind us.

"We are still here you two" Lauren says making me giggle and Rosalie huffs flicking off her sister before leaving my driveway. "Shut up Laur" I say making her laugh as she leans into Emmett. "Ready for school?" Rosalie ask, I roll my eyes "is anyone ready for that?" I groan, she chuckles. "Remember if Jessica bothers you tell me" she say, I nod "I know Rosie" I say softly.

We make it to school and I crawl out of the car and go right to Rosalie's side, she grabs my hand with a soft smile. "People are gonna talk" Lauren murmurs as she leans into Emmett and we all walk toward the building. "So let them" Rosalie says holding me closely to her side, I blush and tighten my grip on her hand. Her hand is cold but feels nice against my warm skin.

We make into the hallway, I blush as Rosalie kisses my cheek "i'll see you after your class baby" she whispers placing a kiss on the side of my mouth. My breath catches in my throat as my cheeks heat up, "see you Rosie" I stutter as Lauren cackles loudly and goes off with Emmett. I roll my eyes before skipping next to Jasper and Alice.

"Ready for class?" I say, he nods before pecking Alice's lips as they both whispers to each-other. I smile as Alice skips away down to her class causing both Jasper and I too chuckle. "Come along Layla" he says, his accent is deep. Him and Jasper have told me about their past and Jasper has slowly been more open to talking to me now. I follow behind him as we enter the class.

Lunch

"Hey Lay!" Angela says coming up beside me as I look through the different foods, "Hey Ang" I mumble as I poke a weirdly burnt looking piece of pizza. "I saw something this morning and have heard rumors all morning" she says as she grabs herself a sandwich. I follow her lead grabbing a fresh made sandwich with a pickle. "What do you mean? what rumors?" I ask as I scan the chips.

"You were holding hands with Rosalie Hale the most untouchable girl at school. Also she kissed your cheek!?" she ask, I chuckle "Ang, I didn't know you were such a gossip" I say, she smiles "hey I like to know the story" she says fixing her glasses. "Rosie is my girlfriend, so I will kiss her or hold her hand if I please" I say with a smirk.

Angela's eyes widen "You're dating her!?" she shouts making half of the cafeteria look at us which makes my cheeks heat up, I nod and she squeals "you have to tell me everything" she says, I chuckle "next sleepover, promise as long as you keep Jessica away" I say. She stops squealing and nods seriously "of course Lay, she's being a bitch for no reason" She says.

My bruises from Jessica's hold have healed but fresh marks from my own nails are there but I keep them hidden. I sigh as I move to the fruit station, Ang on my heel talking off my ear as we move. I go to grab a cup when someone hands me one. My eyes shoot up the arm and see Brad, he's a kid in my study hall, my eyebrows furrow as I take it.

"Thanks" I mumble before moving down to pour some strawberry's into it. "No problem" he ask, I shake my head as I try to block him out. "You're Layla Swan right?" he asked, my eyes meet his as I watch them trail down my body and back up making me scrunch my face up. "You're even prettier up close" he says.

Oh boy, I roll my eyes "uh thanks" I say stepping back away from him as he steps closer to me, "I heard a little rumor today, in study hall that you're a lezzie, is that true?" he asked, my heart beats faster as steps right in front of me, "I could make you straighten up hunny" he smirks as his fingers brush against my arm, I freeze  "I- d-don't please" I stutter, "what's going on here?" Rosalie's voices cuts into the conversation.

The hair on the back of my neck stands up, her voice is dark and when I turn my head she glaring daggers at the boy. She is quick to step between Brad and I, I can tell she wishes to push him away but just gently sets her hand on my arm to comfort me as she stays facing Brad with a glare. "Relax, we were just talking" he says stepping back. 

Her jaw clenched as I watch her hands turn to fist, I set my tray down grabbing her hand in mine holding it tightly, she looks at me with a soft smile before turning back to him again, "I just wanted to ask Layla out is all"  he says making my face scrunch up in disgust, "No" Rosalie snaps as he just stares at her smugly, I watch her face, her eyes are sharp.

"uh I wasn't talking to you" he says, "that's funny" she says taking a step closer to him "my girlfriend looks uncomfortable with you even near her so it's definitely a no" she says, her hand moves from my own and finds my hip, pulling me gently to her side making me blush as she wraps her arm possessively around me. "I was just being friendly" he says making scoff.

"well when's she's uncomfortable, I don't tend to stay friendly myself" she says, "walk away" she says, her voice soft but deep making my chest flutter. I can hear the cafeteria break into whispers, but I watch Rosalie, her eyes hold a certain possessive and jealous expression that makes the pit of my stomach flutter. 

After a moment she turns toward me, cupping my cheek "you okay baby? i'm sorry if I overreacted, I didn't like the way he touched you or looked at you" she whispers "You were jealous" I say with a smile, she smirks "Yes maybe too jealous but I don't want to scare you" she says, I bite my lip and look down, my cheeks burn as I replay the moment of her standing there talking and pulling me to her side.

"It..it didn't bother me Rosie" I say, I feel her fingers find my chin and gently tilt my head up to look at her "it didn't?" she asked, I shake my head the feeling in my chest coming back as the blush on my cheeks deepen. "I-I liked it, I mean I like how you stood up for me" I say. A slow smirk curves onto her mouth, "oh” she murmurs.

"My pretty girl likes when I get protective?" she asked tucking my hair behind my ear, my cheeks heat up even more I can feel it move to my ears. I'm sure i'm redder than a tomato, I groan and bury my face into her shoulder "no teasing Rosie" I whine, she laughs and wraps her arms around me. "I'll remember this for next time" she whispers in my ear sending shivers down my spine as I groan.

I push her back though I'm not match to her strength so she pretends to stumble back with a smirk making me huff. "I'm going now" I say grabbing my tray and walking over to our table, I hear her laughter as she follows me.

After school

"Do you have to go home Rosie?" I ask as we pull into my driveway. Uncle Charlie's car is gone, since lunch Rosalie has been replaying in my head, the way her grip tightened on my hips and the look in her eyes. "We'll be together tomorrow baby, i'll pick you up for school" she says as she parks her car. "but want you to stay" I say a pout on my lips.

She smiles as she brings my hand to my cheek, her thumb rubbing it softly.  "I know baby, but I have to hunt tonight and then I'll be right with you in the morning" she says gently. I huff but nod, "so about today, did you really like when I was protective of you?" she asked, her thumb still rubbing my cheek.

My heart is pounding, i'm surprised she's not annoyed with how loud it's pounding in my chest. "because you got all red and flustered" she says her voice dropping as my cheeks heat up, "like now" she says, "I don't know what you mean" I lie horribly as my breath catches in my throat, she chuckles leaning in closer. 

"I liked the way you reacted, no need to be shy" she say, "you looked at me with so much awe and quite frankly hunger" she smirks, oh my god i might actually combust. "I don't want you to hide how you feel, tell me" she says, I nod not trusting my voice, she smiles "good girl" she whispers, and just like that I think my brain melted.

Her eyes drop to my lips for the smallest second but I catch it, I lean in closer to her. She hesitates but I nod and breathe the tiniest "please" before she cups my cheek and kisses me. Her lips are on mine, the kiss is soft, careful and warm. I can tell she's being soft to not use too much strength against me. I wrap my arms around her neck pulling her impossibly closer.

Kissing her back with the same amount of passion and a bit more force than she uses, she chuckles against my lips making me smile as pulls back, resting her forehead against mine. "Been wanting to do that for a while" she whispers, I smile "same" I say breathless, it's unfair she doesn't need to catch her breath. "You're adorable" she says.

I blush, she laughs and kisses my cheek before pulling fully away leaving a pout on my lips. She smiles "Go inside baby" she murmurs patting my thigh, "before I forget why i'm being gentle" she says making me blush furiously with squeak before jumping out of the car with a smile plastered across my face that makes my cheeks hurt. 

Sorry for the long wait! Im trying to stay caught up with all the stories but I get too many ideas and just start new stories 🤭

I have an idea where I want this story to go though so hopefully more chapters to come soon!

Chapter Text

Layla's POV

(Saturday, October 30th, 2004)

"Uncle Charlie please please please!" I say flashing the biggest puppy dog eyes at him. He roles his eyes "that's not gonna work forever little gremlin" he huffs making me squeal and hug him "thank you thank you" I say, "yeah yeah, but you better listen to Dr. Cullen and his wife, and be home by curfew tomorrow" he says, I salute him as he chuckles.

I race upstairs grabbing my phone and texting Lauren that he said yes for me to sleepover at their house. I get to spend the night with Rosalie and Lauren wants to do something i'm excited! I watch my phone light up with a message saying she's coming to get me. I pack my bag, tossing pajamas and an outfit along with my other things before placing TreeTop on top.

"You get to meet Rosie tonight" I say patting his head before zipping my bag up, I make my way downstairs.Uncle Charlie is sitting in his chair with a bag of chips and beer making me roll my eyes "eat a proper dinner later Uncle Charlie, I swear you wouldn't eat if I wasn't here" I mumble kissing his cheek as he laughs.

"I did just fine before you thank you" he says popping a chip in his mouth making me scrunch my nose. "Love you kid, be safe yeah if you go out, halloween weekend is always crazy" he says, I nod "I will Uncle Charlie! love you" I say before slipping me shoes on and meeting Lauren outside, I pout seeing her by herself.

"What am I not good enough?" she says, I giggle and hug her "you will do just fine I suppose" I tease making her laugh. "Where is Rosalie tho?" I ask as we step into the car and she starts the drive "Emmett and her had to go somewhere far for something for Carlisle and then they are hunting but she'll be home tonight for when you sleep" she says.

I smile with a nod, "kay" I say softly as I lean back in the seat "what are we doing today anyways?" I ask, I watch a smirk curl onto her lips making me furrow my eyebrows "we're going to a party that's tonight, a kid from school is throwing a big halloween bash" she says, "oh Lauren, I don't know" I say biting my lip "Please Lay! come on it will be fun" she says.

"I-but Rosalie" I say, she smirks "ah I see, don't want your domme to punish you?" she ask making my eyes widen, "what! Lauren no I- how do you know?" I ask, she laughs "relax Lay, I'm a submissive and regressor as well Emmett is my dominant and caregiver" she says, "We actually introduce Rosalie to the lifestyle" she says.

"Really?" I ask, she smiles and nods. I've done a lot of research and stuff the past couple weeks but Rosalie and I still haven't sat down and come up with rules and everything yet, so technically there's not much for me to break. "Do you have rules to follow?" I ask, she giggles "yes not that I always do, like tonight is probably a no for me but i'm still gonna do it. It will be fun" she says.

"Emmett doesn't know you're going?" I ask, she shakes her head. "So Rosalie won't know either?" I ask, "nope! come on it will be fun, she won't even know" Lauren says, I bite my lip "fine but we better be home before Rosie" I say, she squeals as we pull up to the cullen's house. "Come on we gotta get ready for the party. We need costumes!" She says pulling my hand.

She pulls me with her, her strength makes my arm ache but I let her. We passed Esme's room, I can hear her humming she must be painting or doing some type of architectural thing. We go up the stairs, Alice, Jasper and Edward are in the living room talking, "Lay! how are you sweetheart" Alice says making me smile.

"Fine, how are you Alice?" I say softly as Lauren slightly whines and pulls towards her again. "Stop pulling Laur" I huff trying to yank my arm back. "I want to find costumessss" she says, I roll my eyes as Alice raises her eyebrow "costumes for what?" she asked. "You know just for tomorrow Sis" Lauren says batting her eye lashes making me giggle.

"I'm sure, you're not dragging Layla into whatever you're planning are you? Rosalie won't like that" Alice says crossing her arms, I shrink hiding myself slightly behind Lauren. "No way Alice, we're just gonna be in my room" Lauren says before pulling me away. "you know she can hear everything right?" I say, she giggles as I tilt my head in confusion.

"All of our rooms are sound proof to help us gain some sense of privacy" she says as we make it all the way up the stairs and down the hall "This is mine and Emmett's room" she says, we enter as i look around in awe, there's pictures lined up all over one wall of them and their family. They have a bed and a couch in front of a television with a bunch of gaming things.

In front of the couch is a carpet with some soft plushies and blocks which i'm assuming are Lauren's. It's cool to know someone else is like Rosalie and I. "Your room is cozy!" I say throwing my bag on their couch and sitting down. "Thanks!" she says placing her purse down before going to a door. My eyes widen as she opens it "this is my closet" she says.

"Holy fucking clothes" I say making her giggle, "let's find some costumes" she says smirking as we both look around the clothes. "What are you thinking?" I ask, "I was thinking of being just a typical sexy black cat" she says pulling out a black body suit along with some ears and a tail making me giggle.

"What do you want to be?" she asked, "Okay hear me out" I say smirking, she looks at me confused "I see you have some corsets" I say scanning through them "yep chose anyone you want, what are you going for?" she asked, "Vampire hunter" I say with a smirk, she burst out laughing making me giggle as I raid her closet for everything to get the costume together.

I slip on a black dress before adding the corset and tucking the dress slightly into the corset. "Boots?" I ask, "left at the bottom" she mumbles as she moves around, I move quickly looking through the many boxes of shoes she has. Good thing we share same size for clothes and shoes, I slip on a black heeled pair before going into the bathroom.

I curl my hair quickly, pinning some back before doing a nice eye look. I look myself over before scrunching my nose "I more so look like a dark witch then a vampire hunter" I pout, Lauren laughs as she walks into the bathroom "you look hot though, I have some totally fake weapons in the back of my closet if you wanna look" she says.

My eyes widen "they aren't fake are they?" I ask, she giggles and shrugs before going to do her make up. I sigh dramatically and make my way back into her closet, going into the back seeing as assortment of swords, knifes and guns. My eyes widen "jesus" I mutter before standing up "I think I'll just stick to looking like a dark witch, any wands perchance?" I ask.

"Unfortunately no" she shouts back, I shrug my shoulders and go to their couch and flopping down until she's done getting ready. I grab my phone seeing a message from Rosie making me smile.

Rosie❣️: Hello darling, I hope you're having fun with Lauren. Please don't let her drag you into any of her chaos. I'll see you later this evening.  

I blush and bite my lip, debating if I should bring up the party or not, will she be mad? she can't be mad right we technically don't have rules yet, I sigh leaning back against the couch

me: Hey Rosie! I'm having lots of fun, Lauren's something that's for sure lol.

psh I'd never get into that amount of chaos

I miss you...

I click send before dropping my phone down, "Lauren when is this stupid party" I groan watch the clock go past eight "how late will we be? how long until Rosalie and Emmett get home?" I ask, "Come on we are leaving now actually i'm ready" she grabbing her purse I groan and follow after her, how did i let her talk me into this again.

"Rosalie and Emmett won't be back til past one, so we have time to enjoy" she says as tells me hop on making my eyebrows furrow "excuse me?" I say, "on my back, we are going threw the woods" she says, "I haven't even done this with Rosie yet, no way" I say crossing my arms, "come on it will be fun!" she says, I huff but jump onto her back.

I can smell her as I wrap my arms around her, she doesn't smell as good as Rosie does and her cold skin makes me slightly uncomfortable compared to Rosalie's. I sigh and close my eyes before she starts running, "we're here, down girl"  Lauren says making me roll my eyes and hop down. I can already hear the loud obnoxious music going.

I follow Lauren more into the woods seeing a big bonfire and people surrounding it. There's cheering, laughing, dancing and more instantly Lauren sees someone she knows. "Sup ladies, wheres the big guy?" he ask Lauren making her giggle "didn't wanna come, brought my friend, Layla this Alex, Alex this Layla" she says, I wave as he looks me up and down.

I shift uncomfortably as he holds out his hand "nice to meet you beautiful" he says with a wink, I hold back a groan as I shake his hand. I watch Lauren narrow her eyes on him as she pulls me back gently "we'll see you around Alex" she says as she leads me towards the cooler of drinks. "want anything?" she ask. 

I bite my lip, "hey you don't have to drink anything you don't want to Lay" she says, I nod "punch?" I ask, she smiles and pours me some before trying it herself "This has an extreme amount of alcohol in it" she says "Drinking doesn't bother you guys?" I ask, she shakes her head "we can drink no problem as well as eat but it's just annoying to do and not a need" she says making me nod.

"How bout an unopened soda?" she asked pulling out a sprite, I nod and take it "thank you" I say opening it and pouring it into a cup. I don't like drinking out of the can itself, I sip on it as I follow Lauren around. "Can you even get drunk?" I ask as I lean into her side, "Yep! one way which is the fastest is to drink the blood of a human who has alcohol in their blood or we have to just drank an extreme amount of alcohol" she says.

"wow, I really need to ask you guys everything about being vampires" I whisper as she chuckles "ask any of us anything we'll tell you" she says patting my shoulder, "now dance with me" she says grabbing my drink and setting it down and pulling into the middle closer to the bonfire. I squeal as she picks me up and twirls me.

I laugh as hit her shoulder as she sets me down and we dance for a while, pushing close to each other or spinning each other around. Boys try to come up to me but Lauren just pushes them away as we dance making me smirk at how casually she just tells them no. It's been like an hour since we started dancing, my head is slightly spinning from all the spinning.

"i'm hungryyy" I say, she laughs and pulls me to her side and drags me from the circle. "Here drink this, we'll get you food when we get home" she says, I pout but sip on my soda. I finish the rest of it quickly and lean back into her as she talks to a couple girls that group around asking about her brother Edward, he's so weird I don't know why they want him so bad.

I don't know how much time passed, my body feels heavy. I can barely keep my eyes open and my head is spinning still, "Lay, you okay?" Lauren ask grabbing my face making me look at her, "i- don't feel good" I slur making her eyes darken making me whimper, she looks scary "What the fuck" she mutters grabbing my cup and sniffing it, she crushes the cup and throws it to the floor.

"Who the fuck put something in her drink!" Lauren roars making everyone shut up and look at her, I'm barely able to stand as I lean all my weight into her, "L-lolo" I whimper, her eyes snap to me, I can see how dark they've gotten but also the concern in them. "let's get you home" she says picking me up, I can feel the tears running down my cheeks.

My face is flushed, Lauren's scent calms me slightly "want Rosie" I whimper out as I feel like i'm gonna be sick from how fast she's moving, "fuck fuck Rosalie's gonna kill me" she murmurs as my head fall back against her shoulder. "Stay awake for me Lay please" she says, I groan but lift my head up, my eyes stay closed as she opens a door making them snap open.

"Lauren what the hell happened, you know I saw your decision tonight I knew you were going but I thought I could trust you to not let anything happen to Layla" Alice scolds her, I whimper "nuh Lolos fault" I say as fresh tears fall from my eyes. "Hey hey don't cry sweetheart" Alice says her voice soft as she brushes the hair out of my face.

"Rosie?" I say looking around "she's not home yet, I was about to call her" Alice says, "want Rosie" I say as I lay my head back down on Lauren's shoulder, "Do you think Carlisle can find out what's in her system?" Lauren ask softly, "i'm sure he can" Alice says "What were you thinking Lauren Elizabeth Cullen, you know what Emmett expects of you when he's gone" Alice scolds.

Lauren looks down making me pout as I grab her cheeks, "no be sad, be happy kay? our mates be home soon" I say with a big smile making everyone chuckle "At least she's not crying anymore" Lauren murmurs, "Set her on the couch" Carlisle says coming into the room, Esme behind him looking worried. I watch her go into the kitchen before my eyes flutter close.

"Seems like a sedative, she might experience memory loss tomorrow. I don't think she'll be able to keep herself awake much longer as it's meant to keep her unconscious" He explains as I snuggle into the couch, "I'm going to get her in bed, you go chance Lauren and come right back understand?" Esme says making Lauren nod.

"I'm sorry I let this happen Lay" Lauren says, I shake my head with my eyes closed making me whine softly "no sorry lolo, 'm okay" I slur, I feel someone pick me up making me open my eyes and squint from the light surrounding us "It's okay sweetheart rest your eyes" Esme says, I nod and lay my head down closing my eyes. 

An hour later

Rosalie's POV

"What the hell happened!?" I holler as I make into the house, everyone is sat in the living room, Alice and Jasper next to eachother well Esme has her arms crossing in her own chair and Carlisle standing above her. Edward's in his own gloomy corner watching out the window. "Calm down Rosalie" Carlisle says.

"What do you mean calm down? Lauren what the fuck happened" I say making my way toward her, her eyes flicker to me and she whimpers, flinching back. I see it in her eyes she scared, my eyes soften "Laur, i'm sorry I shouldn't shout at you" I say as Emmett goes to her side instantly pulling her into his lap. "What happened baby?" he asked her.

"I just wanted to have fun, Lay was enjoying herself" she says, "i'm sorry sissy, didn't mean to. I was protecting her promise" she sobs, no tears fall down her face but I can tell how upset she is. She has regressed now, which makes me sigh softly and tuck her hair behind her ear, "it's alright bean, we'll talk more when you're feeling better yeah?" I say.

She nods and curls into Emmett, "You know what happened Alice?" I ask looking at my sister, she nods "I saw them going to the party, Lauren is responsible I knew she would protect Layla with her life so I let them go" she says a small growl escaping my lips but I try to calm down. "They were having a good time, sticking together. Dancing and messing around and Layla was only drinking soda but they set it down to dance" she says as I nod.

"she picked it back up after they were down and that's when Lauren realized she was roofied, she got upset and Layla calmed her down before Lauren brought her home and she passed out, Carlisle says she's should be okay just drowsy and nauseous tomorrow maybe loss of memory" Alice explains making me nod, "I'm going to her" I say. 

I move up the stairs quickly, making it to my room and quietly opening the door. Layla is in my bed curled under the blanket her hair the only thing poking out. I let out a sigh of relief as get to her, I see her breathing softly. I move around my room quickly changing into a pair of soft shorts and tank top, before slipping into the bed and pulling her into me. I feel her relax instantly and shove her face into my neck, gripping my shirt.

"I'm here sweet girl" I whisper holding her closely as she sighs softly. I wrap the blanket around her more and kiss her head, "My poor girl, i'm sorry I wasn't here to protect you" I say, "You have me by your side for the rest of eternity baby, and i'm gonna be here now to protect and care for you" I say. She smiles slightly in her sleep making me chuckle.

I watch her sleep for a while, holding her close to me. My anger is gone for now, once she was touching me it all went away. She calms me, I've never had anyone able to calm me this quickly. Her scent comforts me, I rest my head on her my eyes closing as I take in her scent. 

The next morning

(Sunday, October 31st, 2004)

Layla's POV

I groan as I roll over, my face directly in the sunlight making me whine and cover my face, "Time to get up Lay" I hear Rosalie says making me sit up quickly, "Rosie!" I squeal before quickly holding my pounding head with a whimper, "slowly love, have some water" she says handing me a glass, I sip the water well looking at her.

"Do you remember last night baby?" she asked softly brushing the hair out of face, I furrow my eyebrows "remember going to party with lolo, dancing but don't remember getting home" I say, she smiles softly. "are you mad?" I ask my voice barely above a whisper. "I'm not mad Layla, I wish you would've told me. I'm not here to control you" she sighs.

"You may do what you wish within reason, a party is something I would've like to know about but you didn't know that. We haven't talked about everything yet" she says softly, I nod "sorry Rosie" I mumble, she kisses my cheek. "you're gonna eat and then I'm gonna tell you what happened last night then we are going to go over everything okay? rules, punishments for breaking said rules and everything else okay?" she says.

I nod as my stomach growls making her chuckles and a deep blush appear on my cheeks. "come on baby, Esme has cooked breakfast" she's holding out her arms, I blush and crawl out of bed realizing i'm wearing Rosie's clothes instead of the dress. "Awe you didn't get to see my costume" I pout. She chuckles "today's halloween you can show me later when we go to the surprise" she says.

"surprise?" I ask, she nods "what is it!" I ask, she kisses my head and holds my hand tighter as I walk next to her. "it's a surprise baby" she says making me pout. We make it downstairs, Esme is moving around the kitchen as the smell of food hits me, my tummy grumbles again making me blush as I take a seat on the stool. "Here you go sweetheart" Esme says setting a plate down.

"Thank you!" I say, I eat my food quickly sipping occasionally on the juice she set in front of me. I can't remember how I got home or anything after Lauren and I dancing it's so weird I didn't even drink. "Don't think too hard" Rosalie says, making me look at her "huh?" I say, she chuckles and wipes my chin. "You looked like you were thinking about too much" she says.

"I was" I say "finish your food, we'll talk" she says making me nod and keep eating. I finish and go put my plates in the dishwasher and Esme quickly shoos me away saying she's got it, I giggle and thank her before taking Rosie’s hand and letting her lead me back upstairs. We make it to her room and sit on the small couch, I play with my fingers in silence.

"Baby look at me" she says softly, I lift my head meeting her eyes. "Last night after you guys danced you had your soda right?" she asked making me nod "You started to become sluggish and unaware so Lauren smelt your cup and smelled a drug to make you like that" she says, "I-i was roofied?" I ask, she nods. "W-what the fuck" I mutter, I hear a small growl come from Rosie but she says nothing.

"Nothing happened to you. Lauren got you home and Esme put you to bed. You slept it off but it was extremely dangerous" she says. "I want to know where you are so I know you are safe not to control you baby." she says making me nod. "I'm sorry Rosie, next time i'll tell you promise" I say moving closer to her, she smiles and pulls me into her lap.

"Yes well it will be apart of your rules so if you do not tell me you'll be in trouble darling" she says, I nod my cheek heat up. "I want to go over those now, so we don't have any confusion and I want you safe most of all. What you and Lauren did was irresponsible not letting anyone know where you are" she says. "but Alice can see the future and Lauren is a vampire she can protect me" I say.

She raises an eyebrow, "That is true but not the point. From now on you will tell me where you are" she says firmly making me bite my lip and nod. "Yes ma'am" I say, she smiles "grab me the notebook from the side table please” she says, I get up quickly grabbing it before sitting down on her lap again. I like the feeling of my back pressed to her chest and her arms wrapped around me.

"I will write these rules and punishments down and then you will read them and take them home with you to know them okay?" she says, I nod again she kisses my temple before starting to write. I lean into her more letting her write them down, I stare at her hand as it moves her handwriting is even beautiful. "Okay baby read them over please" she says.

I take the paper gently and scan it over, 

Rules

1. You will tell me where you are at all times, I want to know you are safe. 

2. Do not swear.

3. No back talking. Do not be a brat.

4. No lying.

5. Use your manners.

6. Be respectful to me and everyone else.

7. Do your chores when given them.

8. Keep up with your school work.

Punishments

1. Writing lines.

2. Spankings.

3. Time out.

4. Loss of privileges (Movies, Going out, treats, etc)

The punishment will fit what you did, we will always discuss before anything happens. 

If it is too much say red and everything will stop, if you need a break say yellow and say green if you're okay.

"S-spankings?" I ask, she chuckles "is that something you are not okay with?" she asked, I blush and hide my face letting my hair fall in front of it. "I am" I whisper she laughs and rubs my back. "Even when i'm little will you spank?" I ask, she pushes my hair out of my face. "No I don't think I can when you're little I have a soft spot for littles" she says making me smile. 

"When you feel little if you refuse to listen i'm sure time outs will do just fine" she says making me nod, "everything else sound okay?" she asked, "Yes Rosie" I say, she smiles and pecks my lips making my cheeks heat up again, "you're adorable" she says, I giggle as she pulls me closer kissing me again. I wrap my arms around her neck straddling her lap her hand holding my waist.

Her hands tighten around my waist, she kisses me harder. A small gasp escapes my lips, she respond immediately, her fingers gripping my hips. I test it, rolling my hips slightly, a small breathy moan escaping my lips. She stops, resting her forehead against mine making me whimper. “We need to stop” she whispers. 

“You’re testing my self control darling” she says making me whine, “None of that, up” she says making me huff but move from her lap. My face is flushed my breathing slightly ragged, “go get ready for the surprise. wear your costume from last night” she says, “Are you wearing a costume too?” I ask, she nods “you’ll see it, yours is folded in the bathroom go” she says.

Her eyes are darker than usually, I blush knowing i’m the reason. I move to the bathroom taking a quick shower before dressing in the same clothes for the outfit. I do my hair quickly before stepping out of the bathroom seeing Rosalie. My eyes widen and a blush spreads across my face, her dress shows off a lot of her skin and wearing a head piece with snakes.

“Medusa?” I ask, she smirks “correct, and you?” she asked, “Dark witch” I say she smiles “you’re beautiful baby” she says making me blush as she grabs my chin and kisses me, “you’re breath taking Rosie” I say and she smiles “let’s go enjoy our halloween” she says taking my hand leading me downstairs passed their living room and to the basement. “Planning to kill me?” I joke.

She chuckles “Totally” she smirks, I giggle and follow her down, the whole basement is decorated in halloween decoration, a small table of snacks assuming just for me. Esme and Carlisle are dancing well Jasper and Alice sit in the couch. Lauren and Emmett are in front of the tv, all of them in costumes. “Surprise” Rosalie says. 

“A party?” I ask, she nods “I love it” I squeal moving to table, I look over seeing the whole bowl of candy my eyes widen “wow you guys got the good candy” I say grabbing some, Rosalie rolls her eyes but lets me eat it. “Esme prepared all the snacks, and Alice prepared some games for us to play” Rosalie says, “Thank you guys!” I say as they all laugh at my excitement.

“Layla you okay?” Lauren asked coming up to me, she’s fiddling with her fingers and looking nervous. My eyebrows furrow “Yes i’m alright lolo” I say, “you sure, i’m sorry I wasn’t paying more attention last night” she says, “hey it’s not your fault, i’m okay” I say hugging her, I feel tense at first but quickly hug me back. “Let’s have a fun night okay? i’m alright” I say she smiles and nods.

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Layla's POV

"Uncle Charlie" I say, as I flop down on the couch, "Yeah kid?" he says removing his eyes from his game to look at me. I roll my eyes "I have a question" I say, "Alright" he says eyeing me, "Could Rosalie come over for dinner? She would like to meet you properly" I say a small blush on my cheeks. He smiles "Yeah sure kid, do you want me to go get something?" he asked.

"No! I mean I already picked up groceries to make us dinner, Rosalie has a special diet I wanna follow" I say, his smile becomes bigger "you're a good kid" he says making me blush "Thanks for understanding me Uncle Charlie" I say, "Hey, you're my niece no matter what I'll love and support you kid" he says, I get up and peck his cheek.

"Dinner at 5 kay?" I say making him salute me, I giggle. I run to my room, Rosie is sitting very still at my desk. I shut my door locking it behind myself and move myself to her lap "Hey sweet girl" she says, I blush and peck her lips "hi" I say, "So what dinner do you plan to make for my special diet" she says, I giggle.

"just a soup, you said you guys only eat to blend but it doesn't bother you to eat or drink so I'll try to make it so you have enough to look like your eating" I say. She smiles, "thank you baby" she says, I lay my head on her shoulder. "Rosie" I say, "yes baby?" she says softly running her fingers through my hair. "Will I have to burn changed?" I ask.

I feel her tense under me, her arms that are wrapped around me tighten making me wiggle "too tight Rosie" I whine, "I'm sorry baby" she whispers releasing her arms, I turn my head so i'm facing her. "It's a law that if someone knows about us they need to be killed or changed" she says quietly, "I never wanted this Layla" she says. 

"I wanted a family, a perfect life. Then Royce and his friends... left me for dead and all I wanted was death to swallow me whole but Carlisle found me and turned me hoping I'd be Edward's mate and I was stuck like this" she says, my fist turned white from how hard i'm holding them.

My jaw clenched together "Those men raped you and left you for death. Then a man changes you into a vampire so you could live your life for a man? what the fuck?" I say angrily, I get off her lap pacing back and forth. "That choice should've been yours" I huff out, Rosalie is quick to be in front of me, grabbing my arms gently "Hey baby, look at me" she says softly.

My eyes meet hers, the anger slowly leaving as she gives me a small reassuring smile "It's okay" she says, I resist the urge to roll my eyes "it's not okay Rosalie, you're right you didn't have a choice and all those choices where taken from you by men!" I say, "Firstly lower your voice, second I'm aware baby but i've learned to live with it and have taken back my choices" she says softly.

"If they didn't make those choices I wouldn't be here with you, I didn't want this life not one bit but i'm sure as hell am happy that I could meet you" she says making me relax into her hold and hug her. "This isn't the life I would've picked for myself, I don't want you to have to live it if it's not what you want" she says softly "I don't want you have to suffer through years of years like I have" she says.

"I wouldn't suffer Rosie, the difference between us is you're giving me choice and I'll have you" I say gently, "I don't want to be changed not yet, I'd have to leave uncle right?" I ask, she nods "I'm not ready, i'm not sure when i'll be ready. But I do know that if something happens and i'm close to death I want to be changed. I want to be with you" I say.

I watch her bite her lip, she's always so put together but I can see the anxiety and nerves truly holding her down. "Rosie I know it's not what you would choose for me but it your guys law and it's my choice. For now I don't want it, is that allowed?" I ask, "Of course it's allowed anyone that tries to say otherwise I'll end them" she snarls. "The Volturi doesn't know that you know yet hopefully so it should be fine" she says.

I nod, "then it's settled for now I stay human" I say, she's smiles and pulls me into a kiss, I melt in her arms wrapping my arms around her neck and kissing her back. I pull her closer, biting her lower lip causing a soft growl to escape her as she pulls back "do not start something you cannot finish" she says, I smirk "I can finish" I say she growls and pushes me against the wall.

"You are a brat. Go start the dinner it's in an hour" she says trailing her fingers up and down my stomach making me shiver, "i'll be back for it" she says placing a small teasing kiss to my lips before pulling away causing me to whine. I huff as she jumps out my window before I can say anything, I take a deep breath trying to calm myself.

I make it downstairs starting to cut the veggies and shredding the chicken for the soup, "Need any help with anything kid?" Uncle Charlie says coming into the room, "No, everything's just cooking on the stove now, we're having chicken noodle soup" I say, "anything greasy for me?" he asked raising an eyebrow, I giggle "no Uncle Charlie, you cannot survive off pizza, burgers and beers" I say.

He groans before grabbing the bowls and placing them on the counter, "You'll live having something healthy for once Uncle" I say, a knock at the door makes me freeze. I look down at my apron and realize i'm not even close to ready. "Damn it, Uncle Charlie can you get Rosalie well I change quickly?" I say, he nods before going to the front door, I move up the stairs quickly.

I throw off my apron before putting on one of my many blouses and brush out my hair, I hear their soft murmurs downstairs and quickly make my way back down, I step back into the kitchen Uncle Charlie standing there scratching the back of his head as he stands a few feet away from Rosalie who standing there perfectly, hands clasps together.

The both turn towards me "There you are" Uncle Charlie says, "Sorry I had to change" I say, Rosalie looks at me with a soft smile "You look beautiful" She says, I duck my head a blush spreading across my face. I move to the soup turning it off before filling everyone's bowls and setting them on the table.

Rosalie pulls my chair out for me, I smile and take my seat as she sits next to me. Uncle Charlie smiles at us from across the table, "uh How is school going?" Uncle Charlie asked Rosalie, I hold back a chuckle as Rosalie smiles politely "Good, I do quite like my Art class" she says making me blush. "Is art a passion?" he asked before taking a sip of the broth.

"A hobby, my passion is cars" she says taking a small sip of the soup her smile makes it seem like it's the best soup she's ever had which makes me blush. "Really cars? what got you into cars? what about them do you like?" he asked clearly finding something he can bond over. "I guess just something I just always was into. I like old classic vehicles, I have a BMW M3 convertible along with another car I fixed up" she says.

"Really how'd you get that?" he asked, "Carlisle and Esme. They helped me find cars to fix and helped me buy it" she murmurs, "I want to collect beautiful cars, and become a mechanic maybe" she says, "wow I didn't think a kid could be cooler then me" he mumbles making Rosalie and I laugh. 

"Don't worry I still think you're cool Uncle Charlie, awkward but cool" I tease making him roll his eyes and go back to his soup, I watch Rosalie twirl her spoon around before taking another sip of broth "you're a great cook Layla, this is delicious" she says, again another blush spread across my cheeks. "Thank you" I say, "She never cooks for just me like this" Uncle Charlie says.

I huff and kick his leg, Rosalie laughs and I catch Uncle Charlie lean back in his chair with smug smirk on his face. He's so getting it when she leaves, I roll my eyes and stick my tongue out at him. I feel a hand on my thigh squeeze slightly making me freeze before looking over at Rosalie who's giving me an innocent smile. She continues her conversation with Uncle Charlie well all I can focus on is her thumb rubbing circles.

My thoughts are interrupted when I hear Uncle Charlie clear his throat, "She's been through a lot, she barely opened up to anyone besides Becky and her parents" He says making my eyes tear up, a reassuring squeeze makes me take a deep breath "I know that sir, I don't take it lightly. I care about her deeply" Rosalie says making my heart flutter as Uncle Charlie nods "that's al I need to hear" he says.

The rest of dinner moves quickly, small talk and Uncle Charlie telling stupid jokes or stories about times at the station that make us all laugh. Rosalie helps me with the dishes, smiling at me making me blush as she tucks a piece of hair behind my ear. She pulls back as I follow her toward the living room. "Thank you for letting me come over for dinner Chief Swan. It was a lovely evening and I enjoyed hearing all your stories" Rosalie says.

She shakes his hand, he smiles as he looks at me "she's welcomed anytime" he says making both Rosalie and I smile. "Goodnight Sir" she says before pulling her hand back and I walk her to the door, she kisses my cheek "Thank you for the lovely evening Miss Swan" she whispers, I blush "Thank you for coming Miss Hale" I say back.

She smirks and places a kiss on my cheek, "call me when you get home?" I ask, she smiles and nods before going off to her car. I wave with a small smile, she winks and waves before driving off. I sigh closing the door and leaning against it "I like her" Uncle Charlie says causing me to jump and hold my heart as I smile "Me too" I say.

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Layla's POV

"Uncle Charlie i'm leaving!" I call out as I hold my duffle bag and slip my sneakers on, "Are you driving?" he ask coming into view I shake my head "Lauren's picking me up" I mumble, "Okay well have fun and please be safe" he says raising an eyebrow. I glare at him "I will" I say. I wave before leaving the porch and throwing my bag into the back of Lauren's car.

"Hey lolo!" I say slipping into the front seat, I hear a grunt making me giggle as I turn toward the back. Emmett is glaring at me as he holds my bag "oops" I say making Lauren laugh loudly as she drives off. "Before you ask Rosalie is at home setting something up for you so" Lauren says making me blush, "I wasn't gonna ask" I say, she rolls her eyes

"What's the plan for the night?" I ask, "Alice planned game night" Lauren says, "Oh no" I say making both her and Emmett laugh. "Wait til you see how competitive my big guy and Alice are against each other" Lauren says, "Don't like to lose do you?" I tease turning back towards Emmett who sticks his tongue out at me.

I giggle, "I thought you were the little Lolo?" I ask furrowing my eyebrows as I turn toward her with a smirk, she laughs again "Damn little swan is full of jokes today" she says wiping a pretend tear from her eyes, it makes me giggle as I turn back towards the road.

The Cullen house

"Emmett grab my bag would you please?" I ask, he rolls his eyes but grabs it as I run into the house. "Hi Esme! How are you?" I ask bumping into the older women as I go towards the stairs, she laughs and grabs ahold of me before I tumble down. "I'm quite well sweetheart. How are you?" she ask, "Good! Rosie upstairs?" I ask, she smiles with a nod.

"See you for games!" I shout before running up the stairs. I turn down the hall, Rosie's door is shut making me pout as I knock on it. "Come in" she calls. "Rosie!" I squeal crashing into her body. She laughs as I grunt from hitting her body "Careful baby" she says kissing my head. "I forget you're a bit stronger than me" I say, she chuckles "a bit?" she asked. 

"Lauren said you were setting up something what is it?" I ask, she laughs, "turn around" I turn around, she's added a new comforter to her bed. Along with a second desk next to her own, a new gaming console plugged into a brand new television. "You added things to your room for me?" I ask, she smiles "do you like it?" she asked.  

I smile and jump into her arms and peck all over her face. "I love it! You're amazing" I say, "You didn't have to do this" I say, she smiles and brushes the hair out of my face. "I wanted to, this is your space too when you're here I want you to enjoy it" she says making me blush. "Thank you Rosie" I say before wrapping my arms around her neck and kissing her. She tightens her grip on my waist and brings me flushed against her body.

The kiss quickly escalates, my fingers tangle in her as I pull closer. A soft moan escapes my lips as she gently picks me up and I wrap my legs around her waist. She moves us without pulling away from the kiss, my back hits the wall with a grunt. We pull apart after air becomes a problem for me and I rest my forehead against hers. I pull my head back meeting her eyes, they are almost completely black sending shivers through my body.

"Rose" I whisper softly, her eyes flicker from my lips to my eyes. "We should head downstairs, everyone's waiting" she mumbles before setting me back to my feet. I whine, "No whining Baby, if you're good maybe we can continue later" she smirks making me blush. "Would you like to change into something comfy before we go downstairs?" she ask.

"Could I shower quickly? I'm a little uncomfortable" I say rubbing my legs together. I watch her freeze as she scans my body, fuck she can probably smell my arousal, "Shower, we won't start without you" she says placing another kiss on my lips before patting my butt. I smile and grab one of her t-shirts from her closet along with some pajamas pants and new panties.

"fuck" I say looking in the mirror, I rub my face as I try to calm my thoughts and body. I start the shower before stripping my clothes and stepping in, the throbbing between my legs just gets worse as I try to think of anything else as I wash myself. "fuck it" I mumble, I trail my hand down my body. 

I bite my lip, it turns me on more knowing Rosalie could hear me if I pleasure myself. We haven’t gone further than making out since we started going out, it’s killing me. I smirk a plan forming in my head as my fingers meet my sensitive bud, a small moan escapes my lips as I rub it in small circles. 

My legs tremble as I lean against the shower wall, holding myself up with my other hand as I slip my fingers through my folds. “f-fuck” I moan as I feel how wet I am. I slip a finger in, I bite my lip holding back the loud moan that wants to escapes my lips. I wonder if Rosalie is just standing frozen, eyes black fist at her side. 

Picturing it makes me moan softly, as I add another finger and pick up the pace. I close my eyes, picturing the things Rosalie could do me as I come undone. I hold myself against the wall panting before finishing my shower. I step out wrapping a towel around myself, I giggle as I hear muttering from Rosalie’s room. She doesn’t sound to pleased which makes me smirk.

I slip on a pair of panties and her t-shirt with pajama pants and step out of the bathroom with damp hair. Rosalie is standing next to the couch, her arms crossed an eyebrow raised as she meets my eyes, I blush but smile innocently at her “ready for games Rosie?” I say, she growls as she grabs my wrist as I walk by her “you’re playing a dangerous game sweetheart” she husk out.

A fresh wave of arousal hits me as she keeps her firm grip on me, the tone of her voice makes me shutter. “I don’t know what you mean” I gulp, she smirks as she runs her fingers up and down my side. “Sure baby, let’s head down” she says smiling making me look at her with a raised eyebrow but follow close beside her. She keeps her grip on my hand as we make it to the living room.

Monopoly is spread out, Emmett is sat in the floor with Lauren between his legs leaning against his chest. Alice is on the couch with Jasper next to her. Esme and Carlisle are sitting next to Alice and Jasper while Edward is sitting in his own chair. Rosalie spreads a blanket on the floor before sitting against the couch and patting between her legs.

I blush as I sit down and she pulls me against her chest. She puts another blanket over us so only our upper half’s are showing, I kiss her cheek and we all pick our pieces. Alice and Jasper team, Emmett and Lauren team, Carlisle and Esme team and Rosalie and I team while Edward plays himself. I feel a little bad for him but whatever.

I giggle as Emmett and Alice bicker about rent, “Damn it Alice stop buying every property!” he whines “that’s the point is it not” I say making Emmett flip me off, I gasp and pout “Emmett” Rosalie warns making Emmett apologize and I smile. Rosalie’s hand rest on my thigh, her thumb rubbing soft circles against it. Her breath is on the back of my neck as I take our turn.

I blush trying to concentrate, her hand moves higher as I try not to let it show what she’s doing. I finish my turn paying Edward his stupid rent as I lean back into Rosalie’s chest. Her thumb presses harder into my skin, I swallow hard and shift. “You don’t want to draw attention do you baby?” she whispers though I know everyone can hear her which makes me blush.

I shake my head, “stay still” she says, I immediately stop shifting around “good girl” she whispers, I bite my lip as I watch everyone take their turns. Emmett and Alice never stopping their bickering, Rosalie caresses my thigh running it up and down. “You alright over there Layla?” Lauren asked with a smirk, Rosalie pinches my thigh softly “I’m fine!” I squeak a little too fast.

Lauren chuckles, “Liar” Rosalie murmurs, her hand going higher. I shift slightly trying to ease the pressure between my thighs. Her grips tightens on my waist from her other hand “tsk tsk” she whispers, “Be good” she says. “until we’re alone” she adds as I hold back a whimper my face burning. I bite my lip thinking about the make out session we shared earlier.

Edward makes a face as I scowl, out of my head Edwerido. He huff with an eye roll as he continues the game. “Alice wins, can we stop now” I whine, everyone chuckles but agrees after everyone having to pay more and more rent to Alice. “Upstairs” Rosalie murmurs in my ear. I scramble to my feet and make my way past everyone and to Rosalie’s room.

“Bed” she says as she shuts her door, I blush but sit on the bed. She smirks as she steps between my legs pushing me down to lay on the bed as she hovers over me. “Thought you could tease me and get away with it baby?” she asked, “don’t know what you me-“ I start, but she cuts me off with a kiss. I lift my arms up to wrap around her shoulders.

Before I get them up, Rosalie grabs ahold of my wrist and pins them above my head. “Baby” she says, my breathing picks up as she looks at me. Her body is pressed to mine making it very difficult to think of anything else “You knew exactly what you were doing” she whispers as she places kisses on my neck “playing with something that doesn’t belong with you” she says with a soft click of her tongue.

“You belong to me, your pretty little cunt belongs to me” she says before nibbling on my ear, I whimper. Rosalie pulls back with a smirk, I try to follow her but she pushes me back down keeping my wrists pinned to the bed with her other hand. She kisses me again, it’s messier this time our lips clashing as we fight for dominance her winning almost instantly. I whine as she pulls away, she lets me go completely.

I’m panting as I look at her confused, she chuckles and she smooths out her shirt. “You thought I was gonna give into you already?” she helps me sit up “not quite yet darling” she murmurs as she kisses my cheek and pull away again. I pout “I’ll grab you some snacks find us a movie” she say going to leave the room. I groan “you’re cruel!” I shout after her as I plop down on the couch.

I hear her laughter echo which makes me slump against the couch more. I find a random movie and wait to click play until Rosie is back, she comes in with a cup of juice and popcorn and chocolate she hands it to me before slipping onto the couch beside me and covering us both if with the blanket. “Come here” she says patting her lap. I huff but quickly crawl into her lap, “You’re lucky, I like you” I said as she laughs. She runs her fingers through my hair as I start the movie and snuggle closer to her.