Cautious | Emmett Cullen

+ELEVEN+

  "Oh," Irina whispered, growing amused. "Now this, this will be fun. Could you possibly pull this on my mate?" Daniella looked back at her, smiling before looking at Emmett once more.

Her lips curved into a vicious grin that made Emmett struggle to keep calm. He was seeing a completely different side of Daniella Morgan. Inching closer, she whispered one word, "Speak the truth."

  "Y-yes," he grunted, watching as she bloomed a goregous smile that made his solid and cold heart flutter almost. For a long time, the two knew that they loved each other, yet they never dared to say it out loud. Their actions proved it. They were in no relationship, only enjoying the idea of being close friends and that was common. Friends loved each other.

A chuckle fell from her lips. "Good thing I love you too, Em." And she placed her hand out for him, feeling his large one cradle hers as he stood up, towering over her and three other girls. He was showing embarrassment, but relief as she uttered it back. I love you, he thought. She said it back. The Denali coven spoke in hushed tones by them, showing amusement. All of them showed amusement, the idea of the Volturi being shoved into the back of their minds as they stood amongst each other. They created memories that Daniella cherished.

Yet it had to come to an end when they heard the clock dinged five times in a row, making all of them stiffen. Time was closing in on them. Daniella felt Emmett tighten his hold on her hand, holding her closer to him. The Denali sisters looked at each other, their eyes holding a story that Daniella didn't have enough time to read.

  Suddenly, Jasper Hale was walking into the room, Alice on his tail. The small woman peaked from behind, smiling sadly at then group of five. "One hour." Jasper laced his fingers with Alice, smiling softly at his mate before frowning suddenly, whispering close to her ear before pulling away. Daniella guessed that it was due to Alice still holding her excitement, only with worry falling in with her joy. A frown was growing on her lips and made her eyes trail away from him. Guilt. There it was again. Beautiful, radiating guilt. It fell onto her shoulders, maks her sulk forward. She wondered if anyone else noticed how much guilt she was feeling.

  Jasper noticed and quickly sent a wave full of tranquil, watching her carefully to see if his gift worked. It did, only slightly. She stood straighter once more, for a feeling entered her body, her home. "Thank you," Daniella whispered, clutching her free hand on her shirt. The fabric felt odd on her. She felt odd overall. It was due to what events would take place soon and as she let her eyes wander up to the clock, she made note that this could very possibly be her last time with them. With her family.

Then she pulled her hand away Emmett. Her eyes flashed over to Jasper and Alice. To Emmett. To Tonya, Irina, and Kate. To the clock. To her hands. Finally, her voice fell, "Summer." It was as if she breathed her name, her breath was rushed, it was urgent. Emmett knew instantly and reached for his keys out of his left, back pocket. Pulling them, he used his other hand to pull Daniella with him and towards the front door while the rest of the household watched in wonder. Then when the door slammed, Alice gasped, clutching Jasper tightly.

  "Vision," Edward blurted, eyes widening intensely. He came to his adoptive sister's side, trying to read her mind. She was at loss, her eyes being coated with a thick layer of fog. She was blind to the real world, blind to Edward searching her mind and blind to Jasper who clutched her tightly in his hold. "It's hard..." Edward trailed off just as Alice gasped once again, returning to reality.

  "They aren't coming to here anymore," Edward chocked which made Carlisle come to his side, demanding an answer. Edward answer away, "They have her scent. Her scent, hell. What?" He questioned to himself as he searched Alice's mind, only finding the repeat of someone bringing down a door floating in her conscious. "Apartment twelve."

  "Oh no," Rosalie breathed, quickly leaving the home to follow after Daniella and Emmett. It left the rest of them in confusion, specifically Esme and Carlisle as they held each other firmly.

  "Apartment twelve?" Esme questioned, looking at her children for an answer. "Who lives in apartment twelve?"

Poor Alice. All eyes were on her as she fumbled with the tips of her dark, dark-colored hair as a habit. Her heels clicking together as if she had a pair of ruby slippers on her dainty feet. Attention was all on her and it took a lot of courage for her to look up at them. "Apartment twelve, that-that's Dani's home." And suddenly a rush of wind smacked her as everyone left, all except Raven who came in from the back door, blood droplets falling from his chin.

  "What'd I miss?"

•°•°•

A/N: Yes, Daniella and Emmett love each other as friends. They still don't hold feelings for each other yet, but they do know that Dani is his mate. It doesn't automatically make them fall in love and marry. But anyhow, I hoped you enjoyed this chapter!!