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The white curtains of the cottage flutter with the faint breeze from outside, Emily's hand-written recipe book rests in the counter while both girls twirl around each other to get the ingredients and mix the already cooking pots. A mouthwatering smell escapes the heated oven and a dainty grey bird rests on the open window, its head tilted sideways to examine the disastrous kitchen.

Emily's coal hair swings back and forth as she rushes around the small kitchen, the loose braid Angelina had done was long gone.

'Hey Lina, can you pass me the blueberries?' Emily smiles at Angelina kindly as the girl passes her the fruit bowl.

As Emily mixes the fruits into the batter, Angelina opens the oven and takes out the first batch of muffins, placing the tray over a cloth to let them cool down before placing them on a decorated plate.

Loud bickering and laughs come from outside and quickly enough Embry and Jared enter the cozy house.

Embry's warm laughter echoed through the kitchen as he entered, Jared following closely behind. Their banter filled the air, bringing a lively energy into the cozy space.

'Come on, Jared, you know Jacob's a natural. Paul won't get him.' Embry teased, nudging his friend playfully.

Jared shook his head, a good-natured smile on his face. 'Paul's temper will get Jacob, he needs to learn his place.'

As they continued their good-natured ribbing, Angelina couldn't help but chuckle. She greeted them with a playful eye roll, already accustomed to the antics of the Quileute boys.

Embry, noticing Angelina's amusement, turned toward her with a mischievous grin. 'Hey, you.' he said, enveloping her in a hug, his lips peppering her face with affectionate kisses.

Angelina grinned, savoring the warmth of his embrace. 'Hey yourself, troublemaker. What's that about?'

Jared couldn't help but chime in, a smirk on his face. 'Oh, just a little bet. You know how it goes.'

Angelina raised an eyebrow, feigning innocence. 'Enlighten me, then.'

Embry leaned in, whispering in her ear, 'Let's just say Paul has a short fuse, and we found a way to profit from it.'

Amused, Angelina shook her head. 'You guys and your bets. Well, enjoy your winnings, I suppose.'

'Oh,' Emily said, surprised. 'Who's this?'

That caught Angelina's attention, she moved her face to look around Embry and her body stiffened, there stood Bella Swan shaking from head to toes.

Embry, sensing a shift in Angelina's demeanor, followed her gaze. He turned back to look at the younger girl and sighed releasing Angelina from their embrace, he walked around the kitchen and sat at the table.

'Bella Swan,' Jared told her, shrugging. 'Who else?'

'Leave it to Jacob to find a way around,' Emily murmured. 'So, you're the vampire girl.'

Bella stiffened, 'I suppose. Are you the wolf girl?'

Emily laughed, the rest joining in. 'I guess I am.' She then turned to the boys her brows furrowed in confusion. 'Where's Sam?'