Can you see me? (Cullens x B.fem reader)

Chapter 19: Road to Reciprocating

          (Narrator's POV)
After putting her backpack away and feeding Jellybean, Azira gets dressed in her work clothes with a black apron on top before heading down into her basement. She already informed the Cullens that she was still at school and since they agreed from the beginning to never come to her home when she wasn't around, it's unlikely that any of them would drop by. Perfect.

Slipping some gloves on as she strolls over to a table laid out with surgical equipment, she speaks casually to the groggy man tied down on a dentist's chair fully reclined back, "Now, let's get well acquainted, shall we?" A glint of amusement flickers in her eyes at the look of fear in David's expression. 'Oh, what a day this will be..'

     [Time-skip; 11:34pm]
            (Azira's POV)
Leaving the basement, an exhausted sigh escaped my lips as I stretched, 'That was mildly entertaining. Such a shame he broke too soon, hm.. maybe my next target will have a little bite to them..'

With my apron left behind in the basement and my clothes discarded as I enter my bathroom, I take a thorough shower, washing off all the blood and stench from my body, being careful to get my nails clean as well.

By the time I was done it was already passed midnight. Seeing the time, I wore a simple oversized shirt and underwear before going downstairs to make a late night snack, 'All that work has certainly worked up an appetite.. should I make something heavy or just settle for avocado toast?..'

My internal debate doesn't last long before I here a shuffle coming from the living room window, smiling to myself a little as I'm already aware it's one of the Cullens. Having texted in the group chat that I was awake and free half an hour ago after my bath, it was only a matter of time before one of them showed up.

'Wonder who's turn it is tonight on that little schedule they agreed on..' I don't have to wonder long as a playful greeting reaches my ears followed by a familiar bear hug.

Emmett: "Hey there, little queen. Late night snack?" His goofy smile present as he sets me down.

"Yeah, got hungry and kinda skipped over dinner. Just some extra work that needed finishing." I reply, casually cutting some peeled potatoes while a small pot of water boils on the stove.

Emmett: "Want some help? I'm a pretty decent cook." He offers as he washes his hands in the sink before grabbing another knife and proceeding to chop the onions, garlic, tomato and bell peppers for me.

A small, genuine smile twitches at the corner of my lips at the thoughtful gesture as I continue cutting potatoes and hum, "Thanks, the extra help will definitely shorten the cook time and prolong the eating time.."

With a playful chuckle, he says, "No problem. Can't let one of my queens go hungry now, can I?"

His words make me pause for a moment as I put the chopped up potatoes in the boiling pot. Smiling to myself as I go to the fridge, saying carefully, "I see... Emmett, what is it you truly felt when finding out I'm you and your family's coven mate? Like, what are your personal takes on it?"

Silence. The sound of a boiling pot was the only thing that filled the space, Emmett having stopped chopping veggies while I patiently wait for an answer, grabbing a pack of boneless chicken before returning to my side of the counter.

'Loaded question, huh? Might take a while before he ans-', my thoughts are cut off as he gets close behind me and turns me around gently to face him, caging me against the counter as he rests his hands on either side of me on the counters edge.

Emmett: "If I'm being completely honest with you, I was shocked. I never even knew such a thing existed up until a few weeks ago." Stares down at me with a loving warmth in his eyes.

"Yeah, I guess anyone would be shocked after finding out they have a second soul mate who also happens to be the soul mate of their whole coven. Haha.." i gaze up at him, memorizing every detail of his expressions as he chuckles a little and continues to speak,

Emmett: "Yeah, that's one way to go about it... But, after the initial shock, I felt a mix of nervousness, excitement and.. happiness. Finding out i had a second mate was a welcomed surprise, learning that this mate would also be the mate of my mate also filled me with joy."

He brings his hand up to my face, brushing a finger through my fluffy hair and tucking part of it behind my ear as he continued, "To me, it didn't matter who or what this person would be, I was prepared to love them unconditionally... finding out it was you and meeting you that first time set off fireworks in my heart.."

His hand returns down to the counter edge, my attention fully wrapped on his confession, "I knew I'd find my second mate pretty/handsome nomatter what but seeing you that first time through me for a loop. I didn't expect you to be so.. beautiful, your personality was even more unique.. I've never met a calm person who could never bore me, there's something about your calm that seems so mysterious.."

Embers of fondness slowly warm my eyes the more I listen to his confession and I can't help but muse, "I have been told I have that effect on people, plus I guess my powers were an unexpected surprise to you all as well, huh?.. what did you think?"

Emmett: gazes down at me with adoring eyes, silent for a moment before answering with a playful smirk, "I thought the powers were just a bonus of fun on top of everything else, just imagine the pranks we could pull on the others with your powers.." such idea has me giggling in amusement, 'It does sound fun..'

Emmett: "Haha, no boring future there... but on a serious note, it still feels like there's more to you than what you've shown us so far.. and I look forward to discovering those deep secrets you keep.. only when you're ready to share them, that is.."

The genuine sincerity in his voice sparks that fuzzy feeling in me once more, a moment of silence befalls us again but this time it's very comfortable, almost ambiguous as we stare into each other's eyes. 'Huh, never fully noticed how pretty his eyes could be.. darker than usual today, he must have had a good hunt..'

After moments of staring, he breaks the silence with a single sentence, looking deeply in my eyes as he unhurriedly says, "Now, a single question for you. Is there any sign that you're starting to fall for us? Falling for me?"

'Falling for him? What I'm feeling for them?...', the words are stuck in my throat, contemplating seriously before giving a response, "I.."