You're sure about this?" Bella questions as they stand outside of the Cullen residence. Receiving a nod she gives Rosalie a reassuring smile, squeezing the hand-held tightly into her own, she opens the door as they step inside.
A week after their intense but successful date, Rosalie, with Bella's persuasion, had finally decided to alert every one of the way the two girls had been communicating. She asked Bella, who in-turn asked Alice, to call a meeting so the silent girl could reveal the secret; Bella didn't tell the pixie what the meeting is going to be about but Bella has a feeling that Alice already knows. Turning into the living room the girls find both the Cullen and Hale families arranged around the room waiting patiently for the pair.
Esmé and Carlisle sat on one of the love seats, their expressions encouraging as they look to Rosalie and Bella. Alice, Edward and Emmett are one the sofa, Jasper sitting on the arm-rest, and Ms. Hale is seated in a soft- cushion chair facing the empty love seat in the room. Bella understanding the hint leads Rosalie over to the chair taking a seat.
"Did something happen?" Anne immediately questions her eyes darting between the two girls. Rosalie shakes her head at her mother and Bella sits back, allowing the blonde to take control. Slowly she reaches into the pocket of her light blue jacket to pull out the small notebook and pen and begins to write as the room is silent watching on in curiosity. Bella glances at the anxious faces around the room, regret briefly entering her body for having kept this secret. She doesn't have time to dwell on the subject as Rosalie hesitantly hands the notepad to her mother, who takes it in anticipation staring at her daughter.
"Oh my God!" the older woman gasps out bringing a hand to cover her mouth, tears instantly filling her eyes. She stands moving forward to embrace Rosalie who returns the gesture and Bella views the liquid gathering in her eyes.
"What's going on?" Emmett whispers gazing at the scene in front of him.
"Rose is finally talking" Alice speaks and Bella averts her eyes in their direction watching the pixie beam at her sending a wink her way.
Moments later Anne pulls away from her daughter, resuming her position in the chair, she gives Bella a thankful smile knowing that she is the cause of the progress. 'Thank you' is mouthed and the teenage girl blushes giving a minor nod.
"So this means we can finally go shopping and get you a cell phone right?" Alice blurts out staring at Rosalie, excitement flashing in her jade orbs. Rosalie smiles and the shorter girl actually squeals out a yes, making everyone in the room chuckle at her reaction.
"And you can text me answers in Spanish right?" Emmett booms out before wincing at the slap he receives from his brother.
"You're such a fucking idiot" Edward mumbles presenting Rosalie with a crooked grin.
"Well then" Carlisle announces as he stands up. "I have to go into work but I'm sure Esmé wouldn't mind if everyone stayed for dinner." He glances down lovingly at his wife who nods at his words.
"Of course" she responds and Carlisle bends down placing a gentle kiss on Esme's cheek before he moves to exit the room. When he moves past Rosalie he gives her shoulder a small squeeze whispering words too low for Bella to hear in her ear.
Jasper is the next to respond, the blonde male moves toward his twin dropping down to eye level with her; their blue eyes meeting.
"Strippers?" he speaks a smirk finding a way upon his face; Bella snorts shaking her head at the strangeness of the man. Amusement shines in Rosalie's eyes and she smiles at Jasper pushing against his chest lightly. He chuckles kissing her forehead before leaving, with Alice trailing behind him.
