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— 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐖𝐀𝐒 𝐁𝐑𝐔𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 her hair and getting ready to go out with the Cullens for her first trial around humans when Valencia peeked into the room and smiled.
Bree smiled back and set her brush down on her vanity as she finished up. "Hey. Are you coming with us into town today?"
The redhead shook her head and smiled apologetically. "I was going to, but Willow texted me and asked if I could watch over Brady at the pack house while she and Paul go and see Briar. She...isn't taking the news of her parents' divorce well, and not being able to see Brady right now is making it worse."
Bree nodded in understanding and stood up. "No worries, I get it. You can be there for the next one." She smiled.
Valencia's smile turned happier and she walked into the room to ruffle the younger vampire's hair a little. "Thanks, kiddo. Should I be expecting a certain someone's absence from the pack house today?" She smirked.
Bree whined softly and batted Valencia's hand away from her head, smoothing out her hair and huffing before she nodded. "Yes, actually. Seth wanted to come with us to show me some support."
"Plus he misses you." The Sutherland girl added as she crossed her arms, and Bree looked down in embarrassment. Were she still human — she would definitely be blushing.
"Yes, plus he misses me. And I miss him too." She admitted.
Valencia sighed and tilted her head. "I wish I could tell you it gets easier with time, but that would be a fat lie. Despite being sure I wanted to talk to the Cullens about moving in privately, I still missed Embry like crazy."
Bree nodded and then frowned in concern. "Are you two going to be okay not living with one another anymore? I mean...you guys spent every night together. I imagine it's going to be a tough transition to make."
Valencia nodded. "We talked about it. I explained why it's better that we live separately for now. But I won't lie — it's definitely easier said than done. Last night was...rough. But at least I'm not like Edward, watching my mate in his sleep."
"That was a private fear!" Came Edward's voice from downstairs, his voice laced with irritation and embarrassment.
"You read my mind, I read yours. Deal with it, Edweirdo!" Came Valencia's quick response, making Bree break out into giggles.
"He seriously did that?" The younger girl questioned.
"Multiple times." The redhead nodded.
"Stop talking, Valencia!"
— 𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐍 𝐒𝐄𝐓𝐇 𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐃 at the Cullen residence, Valencia took it as her cue to leave and said her goodbyes quickly — excited to see Brady again.
Seth waved her off before walking over to Bree with an excited smile on his face.
"Hi." He said a bit shyly.
"Hey," Bree said back, her tone equally as shy.
"This is awkward. Don't be awkward." Emmett suddenly appeared at the entryway of the kitchen, leaning against the doorway as he stared at the younger couple with a smirk.
Bree and Seth shot him identical looks of irritation before Seth narrowed his eyes and wrapped his arms around his imprint's waist, pulling her closer to his chest.
It was as if Bree's body moved on autopilot as she wrapped her arms around the back of his neck and tilted her head at Emmett. "Is this better for you, King Emmett?" She asked sarcastically.
However, instead of getting upset, Emmett's smirk just widened as he nodded and straightened up. "King Emmett — I like it. Keep calling me that, Bree-Bree."
"Bree-Bree? Seriously?" The Tanner girl asked incredulously.
"It's a cute nickname and it suits you!" The Cullen boy defended himself, crossing his huge arms once more.
"Aren't nicknames supposed to be shorter than the person's actual name? And not their name repeated twice?" Seth asked with a raised brow and smirk of amusement.
The older vampire pouted as he looked at Seth, beginning to grumble. "You're supposed to be the nice one of the wolves. Be nice to me!"
The younger couple shook their heads in amusement as they looked back at one another and smiled.
"Sorry for just grabbing you like that. I should've asked if it was okay with you first." Seth apologized softly, a blush making its way to his cheeks.
Bree shook her head immediately as she tightened her hold around him. "No, no, don't worry about it. I'm comfortable enough to tell you if I don't like something you do. I promise."
Seth nodded and his shoulders relaxed a little — only then making him aware that he had been tensed up at all. His hold on her waist tightened a little further and he pulled Bree even closer, smiling when she went along with it happily.
"Now that is good communication, you could learn from it." Rosalie suddenly appeared behind Emmett, causing the big vampire to turn around and pout at his mate.
"You mean you don't like it when I make us play rock-paper-scissors to settle our arguments?"
The blonde just rolled her eyes and walked over to the younger couple who were still hugging. She smiled at Bree, her voice adopting a softer tone as she spoke to the Tanner girl.
"We're gonna be taking off soon. How are you feeling?"
Bree sucked in an unnecessary breath as she nodded, her fingers digging into Seth for a moment, before she pulled her arms away from him — making sure they were still close enough for their arms to brush against one another.
"Nervous, but excited. I'm trying not to keep my hopes up, but I really want this to go well today." She said with a small smile.
The blonde vampire smiled and shrugged casually. "Whatever happens today — and however this trial goes, I'm proud of you for making an effort."
Emmett let out a low whistle. "Those are big words coming from Rose, Bree-Bree. Don't take them lightly."
Rosalie rolled her eyes at her mate before turning to look at Bree. "He's right though."
Bree and Seth laughed softly, but before either of them could reply — Carlisle appeared with a smile on his face.
