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

Chapter 20: Next step

              (Azira's POV)
"I.." didn't know what to say. Do I have feelings for them, yes but is it love? I'm yet to determine.

Gazing into those sincere almost golden eyes, I speak the truth of my feelings, "I cannot say for sure that I love any of you.. yet. But I am certain of something.." reaching up and cupping his cheek, I lean upwards and press a feather light kiss to his other cheek before whispering,

"I become more drawn to you all with each passing day, you in particular spark a freeing air in my heart that I've quite frankly grown fond of.. I guess what I'm trying to say is, I do see a future with you and know I will come to reciprocate all your feelings with time." I don't get the chance to pull back after my confession as he wraps his arms around me and hugs me close to his chest.

Hearing him mutter thank you's and voice his joy, I find myself chuckling with bubbling endearment, 'Such a big softie.. how could I not grow fonder..'

When he finally let's me go, we get back to cooking but with a more relaxed and intimate atmosphere. He's practically beaming with joy after the much needed talk and becomes more playful with me which I honestly find refreshing.

By the time the food is done and served, I suggest a movie to which he readily agrees. Picking a comedy, I settle in his lap as we get comfortable on the sofa, my food in hand as we enjoy the movie. I listen fondly as he rambles from time to time about different things he's done in funny scenarios in the past, each story more ridiculous than the last.

'I never imagined I'd be this comfortable with a yapper, for a big guy he's so cute when he's happy. Maybe there's a possibility for love in my life after all..' Thinking along these lines, I find myself relaxing more naturally in his arms.

After two hours of half watching the movie, eating and being engrossed in conversation, I finally decide to call it a night and invite Emmett to accompany me to my bedroom, in the mood to cuddle for whatever little time I have left until dawn.

He follows me with a little excitement in his step. Once in my bedroom, I get comfortable under the sheets while he lays next to me atop them, Jellybean padding in and hopping onto the bed, getting comfortable on the pillow by my head. Shifting my position a little, I lay my head on Emmett's chest and relax.

A comforting silence washing over us, just as I shut my eyes, he breaks the silence with a question that makes them snap right open again,  "So.. you gonna tell me why there's the scent of human blood coming from your basement?"

'Shit, did i not scrub the floor hard enough?' "I..", "Don't lie, I know it's not yours.." he cuts me off to which I pout a little and sigh, 'They're gonna find out at some point, might as well ease them into it.'

"I can't tell you everything now for personal reasons but I can assure you I've got solid reasons for that. It is human blood but not an innocent one... well if those even exist aside from children to begin with, but don't worry." My explanation is vague but entirely true to my happenings in private.

I half expect him to pursue the issue but he just hums and says, "I get it's not something you can disclose now. I won't press for any details if you're not comfortable with telling... but if or when you ever do feel like telling, I promise I'll listen."

His words leave me a little shocked but more relieved that i don't have to get into the details, 'Not right away atleast.', "Thanks, Em." And I genuinely appreciate his respect for my boundaries. I mean, yeah him and the others have tendencies to pop up outta nowhere in my house sometimes but atleast we've established some rules that encompass their habits as well. They're doing pretty good at this wooing me thing so far, I'll give them that.

Now that that was in the air, I knew it would only be a matter of time before Edward found out from Emmett's mind and then the others would know, 'Oh the worry and curiosity im going to receive from them will me a hassle..'

Closing my eyes once more, I decide to just take a nap cuddling Emmett and relax before sunrise,  I can worry about everything else another time, right now is bonding time..