CH. 10 (Elle)

It had been about two weeks since Emmett returned from his visit to Italy, and school was so much different with him now talking to me.

We talked to each other through out Gym. Of course we had to run track, i'm sure he could easily lap me, he was so well in shape. But he kindly kept pace with me and we got to know each other more.

In French Class he switched seats and now sat next to me.

I was talking to Kate, and he was talking to Edward (who also moved seats). Then a note fell onto my desk.

---So, going to the Fall Formal?---

Ah the Fall Formal, the topic other than the return of the Cullen's that everyone was talking about. I looked at the note with curiosity, I'm sure i was blushing but i tried my hardest to wipe away my blush and control my emotions. Was Emmett Cullen asking me to the upcoming dance?

No, i scolded myself, and re-read the note, no he clearly asked if I was going. Well i guess i would be honest with him. I took out a pen and wrote down my response

---No---

I tossed it back on his desk and then took out my spiral and began copying things off of the board, The teacher always wrote down that weeks assignments and up coming tests on the dry erase board.

I was jotting down something about extra credit when the note fell on my desk again, i looked up and looked at Emmett, he was smirking at me, he is so cute.

I opened the note and read.

---How Come?---

I responded quickly, smirking myself as i wrote.

---No one's asked me yet.---

I folded the note and this time i handed it back to him.

He smiled a full smile at me and then took the note.

He chuckled then crumpled the note and put it in his bag. I finished taking down the things on the board.

The teacher walked in and class began. I was a little bored since it seemed this class was learning the same material i learned at my old school.

We were all in our seats doing silent book work and Emmett got up, I looked over at him and he smiled at me and winked. I nearly choked. Edward was smirking but otherwise continued on with his book work.

I shook my head and went back to my own work.

But not a minute later the Teacher spoke "Classe," (class) She said while clapping. "Votre attention s'il vous plaît." (your attention please)

She held out her hand to Emmett and as if on cue Emmett cleared his throat and walked over to what i assumed would be his desk, i was wrong.

He stopped and kneeled down right next to my desk. He smiled a huge smile at me, the one i love, the one that showed his deep dimples and perfect teeth. His Golden eyes were shining brightly.

"Elle, Allez-vous me faire l'honneur d'aller à l'automne formelle avec moi?" (Elle, would you do me the honor of going to the fall formal with me) He asked in perfect french.

I didn't know what stunned me more, the fact that he sounded so sexy speaking another language, or the fact that he had just asked me in front of our entire French class.

I felt a blush creep up on my cheeks and a smile broke out on my face. "Oui" (yes) I said with excitement.

He took my hand and kissed my knuckles, then he stood and sat back in his sat. I looked over at him and he was still smiling, and he shot me yet another wink.

The class was in an uproar, everyone neglected their book work and everyone was openly talking about what had just happened, even the teacher didn't care as she came over to us and discussed it, in English.

"Mr, Cullen, that was quit impressive." She said beaming at him, then she turned to me "You Elle, are a very lucky girl, your boyfriend loves you very much." She said and walked off.

I gasped and blushed deeply, but couldn't remove the smile from my face, nor did i miss the fact that Emmett seemed to be beaming as well.

I hadn't told anyone else about what Emmett had done in French class, but i didn't need to, the whole school knew already.

The weird thing was, the flyer's had just gone up this morning and the actual dance wasn't until mid September, we were barely at the end of August.

I just hope that Emmett wouldn't change his mind and want to take someone else.

At study hall, all Kate and I could talk about was the dance, and what we wanted our dresses to look like. I would steal glances of Emmett every now and again, and every time i did he would always look up at me, catch my eye and smile.

Lunch rolled around and of course Alice had heard the news, she was ecstatic, as was Ness. Bella was still her usual reserved self, and Emmett seemed like he didn't like that too much, He even looked at her a few time and frowned at her sadly.

I wonder what happened between them, from what Alice had told me once, Bella and Emmett used to be the closest sibling wise. They were both very competitive.

Alice was thrilled and even squealed when i said we would have to go dress shopping and then make a day of preparation the day of the dance. Call me desperate but if Emmett changed his mind that was just too damn bad, because i was gonna go to this dance regardless. I was so confident with myself that i even voiced my opinion out loud.

"You Emmett Cullen better not change your mind." I said smirking.

He picked up his head from across the table and smiled a wide grin at me. "I wouldn't dream of changing my mind." He said calmly.

"Good, because i will be going to this dance and looking fabulous with OR without you."

He chuckled. "Red, i wouldn't be stupid enough to let you go to the dance without me." He sounded confidently winking at me.

Every time he winks at me my heart beat falters and a blush colors my cheekbones. Causing him to smile at me.

"Fabulous is right, we are all going to look Fabulous." Alice said cheerfully. "Even you Bella, despite your aversions to fashion, will be in a stunning dress that i will personally pick for you."

Bella grimaced and mumbled something I'm sure no one heard it. Edward put his arm around her shoulder and kissed her temple.

Kate, Alice, and I talked more about the Dance, Nessie was a little sad because it was a Junior Senior dance and since Jacob refused to come to school she wasn't going, unless another student asked her, but she said she didn't think her parents would approve, plus she felt like it would hurt Jacob's feelings if she went with someone else.

I looked at my cell and saw the time, i had an hour before work. I knew i needed to go home and get ready for work.

I sighed, now that I had all of my friends and Emmett to talk to and hang out with i didn't want to work. Maybe i could bring it up to Dad tonight at dinner.

I pushed my tray forward and stood up, "I gotta get going, i need to stop by my house and shower before work." I said. I hugged everyone bye then picked up my tray.

"Hold up, i'll walk you to your car." Emmett said standing up from the table, tray already in hand.

We walked to the other side of the Cafeteria to dump our trays.

"Hey, you didn't even touch your food or drink." I said.

"Oh I wasn't very hungry, I wolfed down some cinnamon rolls this morning for breakfast."

I forgot Esme would have cooked, she loves to keep her children happy and her food always smelt so mouthwatering. I nodded. "Well that's still wasteful, if you weren't hungry you shouldn't have gotten food." I pointed out.

He gave me a weak smile and sighed. He picked up his un-touched burger and took a huge bite out of it.

The sight of him trying to swallow down a huge chunk of burger was hilarious and threw me into a fit of laughter. "Oh my God, spit it out, spit it out." I was was still laughing but he listened to me. He leaned over the trashed can and spit out the chewed up burger.

He smiled at me and dumped our trays into the trash.

"It wasn't that funny." He said, grumpy but still smiling.

"It was, a little ol burger made big bad Emmett choke." I said fighting back another giggle.

He rolled his eyes, "Whatever." He said casually, then he did something i wasn't expecting. He draped his arm around my shoulders and walked me out of the cafeteria.

Once we got to my car he removed his arm, i was sad that he had.

My face must have shown it.

He put a finger under my chin and made me look up at him. His face was sincere and almost boyish. He gave me a soft smile. "I'll see you tomorrow, ok?"

His words made me feel better. I smiled and then hugged him. "Ok" I said into his chest.

He held me tight then sadly i knew i had to let go, i had to go to work, he knew it too. We let go of each other and he opened my door for me.

I got in and took off, Yeah i was definitely going to have to talk to Dad about quitting.

Later after work i helped Cat with dinner, she was making pot roast so i helped peel the potatoes for mashed potatoes.

"So," I said, breaking the silence between us. It wasn't an uncomfortable silence, it was just something i did with her when i wanted to tell her something important. It was usually bad news.

She turned around with a slightly worried look on her face.

"Yes Honey?" She asked cautiously.

"SO, this guy i really like asked me to the Fall Formal."

Cat was all smiles. "Wow honey, i'm so happy for you. So when is the Dance and Tell me about the young man." She sounded, from there we worked on the food as we talked.

"September 22nd, is the day of the dance, the first OFFICIAL day of Fall."

She nodded as if to tell me to go on.

"OK, Well for starters his name is Emmett Cullen and he along with his brothers and sisters go to my school, They are Kate's Adopted cousins and his Adoptive parents are Dr. Carlisle Cullen, he is the new Chief of Medicine down at the hospital, and his wife Esme Cullen, she is a home maker and she is very sweet and kind."

"They sound like a lovely family." Cat said. "Maybe you should invite Him over for dinner some time so your Father and I can meet him." She suggested.

I blushed.

"Well he isn't my boyfriend or anything, i just really like him. He's a Senior like me but he's smart and funny, he's very very attractive, and he seems very protective of the people he loves. He's sensitive and caring, and he has this amazing smile with the most adorable dimples." I said gushing over him, i didn't even notice Cat had stopped cooking and was now staring at me with a wide smile.

"Sounds like my Baby has been bitten by the love bug. Give it time Honey, soon enough, if he's as smart as you say, he will realize you are quite a catch and he will be asking you out."

I smiled and went back to work. Soon dinner was ready and we all ate happily.

When dinner was over i went upstairs to shower and then made my way back downstairs.I found my Dad in the den watching Sports Center.

"Hey Kiddo, wanna watch some highlights with your old Pop?" He asked contently.

I smiled and sat down on the sofa with him. I pulled a throw blanket over myself. Football had just started but the Cowboys were looking pretty decent so far.

"Hey Dad." I said.

"Hmm."

"I was wondering how mad you would be if i put in my two weeks?" I asked.

"Well that depends, why's your reason for quitting?" He asked.

"Well, i don't want to be a quitter," which was true. "But it's all becoming too much, it's my Senior year and i have extra homework, college applications, SAT's then i still want to fit in some kind of a social life with my friends before i go off to College, and then i have to put in hours at work and plus i don't want to just stop spending time with you and Cat." I said.

He sighed, but it wasn't a grumpy sigh. "Well can you at least stay until i find a replacement?" He asked.

"Of course Dad." I hugged him and then went upstairs to do some homework.

I got into bed and pulled open my backpack. I removed a few books and then laid on my stomach as i set out to get to work.

I was one page into a report on the great General Lee when i heard a little noise. I looked up from my page and waited to see if it would happen again.

It did, it was something at my window. Then it happened again, it wasn't something AT my window, it was something hitting my window. I turned on the balcony light and saw little pebbles on the balcony floor.

I opened my balcony doors, walked out, and i looked over the railing to see a very attractive Emmett Cullen looking up at me and smiling mischievously.

"Can I come up?" He asked.

Without hesitation i nodded.

Then he shocked me by climbing my tree with ease and then he scared the crap out of me when he jumped the short distance from the tree to my balcony.

He got his legs over the rail and when he did i smacked his arm, hurting my own hand in the process.

"Ow" I said cradling my hand. "Jesus your muscles are hard as rocks." I said.

For once he wasn't smiling, he actually looking worried and concerned and a little bit afraid.

"I'm sorry, um, why did you decide to hit me?" He asked as he took my hand and looked it over. He placed a cool kiss on the back of my hand and then he flipped it over and laid the same chaste kiss on the palm.

"Well you nearly scared me to death, jumping from trees, you could have hurt yourself." I said angry with him, doesn't he know how much that would hurt me if something bad ever happened to him?

"Red, It was a short jump, i landed on the lip of the balcony easily, i swear i wasn't in any danger ever."

"You know you could've just used the front door." I said.

"Could I?" He asked.

I thought about it for a second. Truthfully my parents didn't mind people coming over, but usually not this late on a school night.

"Well probably not on a school night but next time you can just call or text me." I said.

"I don't have your number." He tried to use and excuse.

"Or maybe you just wanted to see me." I said boldly.

"What makes you so sure." He asked smirking.

"Well all of your sisters plus your cousin have both my house and cell phone numbers." I pointed out.

I don't know where this confidence came from. I liked this guy, usually when i like a guy i wait for him to talk to me and i am very shy around them until i know that they like me. I guess this morning in french class changed our "relationship" from just friends to flirty friends.

He smirked handsomely. "And what if i did just want to see you?"

I matched his smirk with my own.

"Then i would say it would be quite the scandal, gossip would spread like wildfire through school."

"And why is that?" He asked.

I loved witty banter, i'm glad he was playing along.

"Because it is quite improper for a girl to have a guy climb through her window at night, especially one who isn't her boyfriend." I said. Eh, what can i say, i've read a lot of Austen novels.

"Hmm, you have a point Miss Elle." He said tapping his chin. Then he dropped the facade and leaned in toward me. "Maybe we should change that." He said.

I had to hold my breath to keep from gasping, heat flooded my face, I gulped and licked my now dry lips.

"W-what exactly are you saying Emmett?" I asked, my eyes never leaving his.

"I like you, Elle. To be honest i even went to Italy Because of you." He confessed.

I was at a complete loss for words due to his admission.

"You, have captivated me since my first day. That's why i was so quiet around you. I liked you and i was having a hard time trying to justify my feeling for you when i was still confused with my old feelings for Rosalie."

His words were honest and raw, and they tugged deep within my heart, how could i not love somebody who could be this honest and open with me.

"I know we hardly know each other and maybe things are moving too fast but Elle, i know in my heart that you're the one and i want you to be mine, and i will be yours. Be my girlfriend and we can go as fast or as slow as you want to just as long as i can call you mine." He said.

The guy had just poured his heart out.

Emmett freaking Cullen liked me, wanted to be with me, Just asked me to be his girlfriend.

"Emmett, my feelings for you are strong, so strong that sometimes it scares me, i shouldn't be able to have feelings like this for someone i just met, but i know they're real."

"How bout it then Red, wanna give US a shot?" He smirked.

I said smiling and nodded before quickly throwing my arms around his middle.

He hugged me back before he leaned in and kissed my lips softly.

The kiss was like heaven. It sent that same rush of warmth through my body, even though his lips were cold (probably from the frigid nights air). The kiss was innocent and full of the feelings we had for one another.

He stroked my cheek with his rough thumb, the coolness of his touch made my cheek tingle with life.

He smiled sweetly at me and i fell into his chest once more. He hugged me to him, i relished his embraced and took in his scent, trying to memorize it. He kissed my hair and then released me.

"I guess i should go now." He said, taking a step back.

I didn't want him to go but i think he was right.

"I'll see you tomorrow at school." He said as he turned to face the rail of my balcony.

"C'mon, let just go use the door, you're going to kill yourself trying to jump from this balcony."

The moon was high above us and the stars were shinning brightly. He took my face in his hands and cradled it carefully, then he kissed me lightly,

"I'll be fine babe, i promise." He smiled. "If i get hurt, i give you full permission to kick my ass."

Then he went on the other side of the rail and held onto with his hand then let go.

My heart stopped beating as i watched him get closer and closer to the ground. Thankfully he landed almost gracefully and he was unharmed. He looked up at me and smirked then he playfully blew me a kiss and took off in a light jog back to his house.

I was worried that he would be hurt on the way home, stray animal, psycho killer, thin ice over the lake.

I laid down and tried to finish my homework, it took longer than i would have liked, maybe because now all i could think about was Emmett, My Boyfriend.

Just as i was putting everything away my cell phone began to ring.

I answered the unknown number.

"Hello?" I answered timidly.

"Hey, i thought i would take your advice and just call you. I figured you were probably worrying about me getting home." He said.

I rolled my eyes but smiled, he knew me well.

"So i just wanted to call and let you know i made it home ok." He said, he sounded like he was probably smiling.

"I'm glad you called, you were right, i was worried. " I admitted smiling as he chuckled into the phone.

"Well i'll let you go, you need to get to sleep." He said.

"Yeah. Well good night." I said.

"Goodnight." He said and hung up.

I plugged my cell into my charger and then i got into bed, that night i fell asleep with a smile plastered on my face.