Me and Mr McCarty

Emmett challenges Edward to a fight, but with Bella in the mix, perhaps they aren't so evenly matched anymore. Who wins, who loses and how does Rosalie react? Post-BD family fun with the Cullens!

"Bella, we're brother and sister now, right?"

"Yes, of course." Emmett had always been a good brother to Edward, and he'd welcomed me into the family from the start. Sometimes a bit too much, considering the teasing he had not hesitated to unleash on me.

"I've been there for you," he declared.

"Yes." I was definitely suspicious now. What did he want?

"So you'd do me a favor if you could?"

"That depends!" I wasn't going to be trapped.

"I want you to shield my mind while I fight Edward." His words spilled out eagerly. My uncertainty must have shown on my face, because he immediately began to plead his case. "I always wanted to face him on an even playing field. He said he couldn't stop hearing my thoughts. But now he can!"

I had to smile at his enthusiasm, but I didn't think I should agree without checking with Edward. "I have to ask him. I can't do it if he doesn't want me to."

"You could so," Emmett contradicted. "But he'll agree. For one thing, he wouldn't want to listen to the names I'd call him if he refused."

"Very mature, Emmett," I said dryly.

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