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Here is chapter 8.

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Chapter 8

Today was the first day back at school after Christmas break and the gossip was at it's maximum point. Emmett Cullen being a father made number one on the most talked about list. I had been asked many of times about it already; and it was only just lunch time. Bella, Alice, Edward and Jasper had all been victim to their classmates prying also.

Alice and I were leaving English and headed to the cafeteria. We noticed the stares and whispers we were getting from all year groups. "Rose, everyone is really starting to get to me. It's one thing to watch because of beauty but this is irritating." Alice hissed under her breath. It must have been making her really angry; Alice is always the energetic happy one of the group but she didn't just sound happy.

"I know Ali. We just have to ignore it though. If we spaz out it will be like we're disapproving of Emmett remember?"

Last night we had gotten together at my house to decide how to act. We had been giving a warning from Angela. She told us that on Saturday night a lot of the students went down to La Push. La Push is a local reservation where heaps of the teens around here go to hang out as well there's not much to do in Forks. At the end of the Christmas break there's always a big get together between the students. We'd gone in other years but I guess this time it had slipped everyone's minds to invite us. While there, the topic of Daddy Emmett had been brought up and was the biggest scandal since Bella's mom left town. They were all wanting to see Baby Cullen and know the details of Victoria and Emmett's relationship now that she was born.

So we decided to stay cool on the subject. That way it would seem like we were supporting Emmett through it all and won't add gasoline to the rumour fire. But staying quiet was proving difficult to do. Alice nodded and we quickened our pace to get to the café faster. Though I don't know why; going to a big room where everyone could turn and watch you didn't sound so appealing.

"Rosalie, Alice." Someone called behind us. If it was more people with questions I swear- Oh wait I knew that voice. Alice and I both turned to see Bella and Edward walking towards us hand in hand.

"Hey!" Alice squealed to them as I waved hi.

The 4 of us braved the wandering eyes together as we entered the café and each got a tray. I settled on a salad and coke today. Not really feeling hungry.

Our usual table in the back corner was still empty. Where was Jasper? I searched throughout the food line and couldn't see him.

"Alice, where's Jasper?" I asked. Normally if no one else knew Alice certainly did. I watched her eyes search over our normal table before she turned back to me with a confused expression.

"I don't know. He was supposed to be here already. Edward, Bella you didn't see Jasper on the way over did you?" she asked them. They both shook their heads.

"No we didn't. Maybe he's just running late. Let's go to our table and he'll come when arrives." Edward said; always the voice of reason. We were nearly at our table when I heard Alice yell "Jasper" next to me. Jasper was sitting at the table in next to ours talking to Charlotte, Peter, Vera and a boy Oliver. I hadn't seen Oliver hang out with them before but knew him from around Forks; after all it is a small place.

"Hey guys. I was just catching up with everyone." Jasper told us all. Vera looked up at me and smiled. I smiled back at her. I hadn't seen her since the baby shower at the Cullens; which is quite a long time when you used to never be separated as children. I missed being best friends with Vera but it's just something that happened.

When the Cullen's arrived in Forks, Alice and I instantly became best friends, so when Edward and Alice had their first day at school Alice was by my side. Vera and I still hung out; Alice was just there too. Slowly as Alice and I became closer, Vera and I drifted apart. I do feel bad and guilty that that is what happened but I guess it's unchangeable now.

"Hey Vera how are you?" I asked my old best friend. Her smile increased and she waved her hand at the seat next to hers. I sat down in it.

"Oh my gosh Rosalie!" she quickly squealed. She still called me Rosalie. It wasn't until after the Cullen's came that I liked and allowed my friends to call me Rose. I think it has something to do with Emmett using it. Before then only my family could say it or I wouldn't answer that person. "I have the best news! In the Christmas break Charlotte and I were hanging out when we went to meet Peter at the park. He was playing baseball with some of the boys in our year. And the ball got hit towards us. We thought we were about to be hit until Oliver ran and jumped in front of us. He caught it with his mitt right in front of my face."

Vera's voice kept wavering pitch in her excitement. After Jasper and I began to hang out with the Cullens, Vera, Charlotte and Peter were left together. Vera and Charlotte later became best friends themselves while Peter and Charlotte moved passed their friend stage.

I looked at Oliver who was watching Vera with a soft expression. His dad owned a local carpenter business and it was said the Oliver would take over the family business when he left school. Apparently Oliver was very skilled at what he did.

"After that we spent most of the break together and are now together 'together' if you know what I mean!" Vera finished. I was very happy for Vera and Oliver too; he looked like he really liked her and had for some time.

I hugged her. "Wow Vera that is too cute! I'm so happy for you!" I told her very honestly.

"Me too. To be honest Rosalie I was getting quite tired of being the third wheel with Peter and Charlotte." she told me and we separated.

I knew exactly what she meant. I looked back over at my table where Jasper, Alice, Edward and Bella were now sitting. They were all paired off and when I was with them I felt I had '5th wheel' written across my forehead. Let me tell you; that feeling not so fun.

I smiled at Vera once more and excused myself from her table; but not before telling her to call me Rose from now on.

"Rose, Do you want to see a movie with us after school today?" Bella asked as I sat down. The conversation with Vera was still in my mind as I answered "No thanks guys, you all go. See a nice romantic comedy."

Being 5th wheel wasn't something I felt like doing today to be honest. The whispers about Emmett had been taking a lot of emotional stability out of me. Though Emmett and I were over our fight from two days ago, I hadn't forgotten Victoria's words.

"Are you sure Rose? It won't be as fun without you" everyone kindly encouraged but I stood my ground. "Honest. I've already been given a bunch of homework by teachers anyway I should properly get on with that. I don't want to get behind on my first day."

After a few more excuses they gave in and I prepared myself for an afternoon alone.

School was over and the 4 of my closest friends were at the movies; while I was alone nestled up on the couch with a blanket, tissue box and a hot chocolate with mini marshmallows watching Ghost. I loved this movie even if I cried every time I watched it. He would have done absolutely anything to keep Demi Moore's character alive. He really did love her. I wished Emmett would feel that way about me.

Unidentifiable screams started outside which mirrored the ones onscreen. I quickly found the slim black control and muted my television. The screams had turned to yells but I couldn't understand the words. I knew it was a lady though. My ears searched for the direction of the voice.

The yelling was from outside the Cullens' house. But Edward and Alice were not home while Esme and Carlisle were working. The only possible person home could be ..Emmett!.

I had to find out what was happening. I opened the front door which allowed the noise of screeching car tires to enter my house. Sprinting down the drive way I tried to think of possible reasons for the screams. The screeching car was just turning out of my street, down the far end. I recognised it as the tail end of a blue V Dub Volkswagen. A car identical to one belonging to Irina Denali; she was the only one who owned one in Forks.

Why would Irina have been at Emmett's? I couldn't think of a reason. I turned my head to the front porch of the Cullens' house. Emmett was sitting there, cradling a screaming baby. Baby Cullen. The baby's yells were all I could hear in that moment. From what I had been told Baby Cullen never cried. Emmett looked lost at how to react but he also looked broken and angry.

Have you ever been witness to the man you love struggled to hold himself together? I just was and the pain that stabbed my chest was nearly unbearable.

"Emmett what's going on?" He looked up to him and his face showed a glimpse of surprise. He'd obviously not heard me approach.

"Victoria left Rose! She secretly discharged and took off.

I'm now going to raise my daughter all alone.

How could she do that Rosie? How could she be so cold hearted to dump my daughter on my door step?

Her and that bitch Irina came and left. I tried yelling at them to stop but they wouldn't listen. She doesn't care for her own flesh and blood. If I hadn't been home, would she have just left her here alone?

I never once considered abandoning my child; yet she didn't think twice about it."

The pain and wonder were both evident in his voice. Emmett liked to see the bright sides to everyone, because of his nature he couldn't understand the vile actions of Victoria. I however could see the every ripple caused by the vixen. Emmett looked defeated. I hated seeing him this way; when I get my hands of baby Cullen's mother….

What the hell could she be thinking though? She had the two things I most wanted in this world; Emmett and a daughter. And yet she chooses to leave them.

The tiny baby in Emmett's arms was still yelling as Emmett tried to comfort her. She would now grow up without her mother. She would now grow up with only a father figure.

I sat down next to Emmett on the porch step. I trail my finger down his lost face before removing his daughter from his arms. I brought her into my chest and began rocking. Baby Cullen's screams turned to cries and continued to the occasional sobs.

"Shh baby. It's ok." I soothed to the baby girl in my arms. Emmett sat very still. I could feel his green eyes watching me.

"Are you o.k. Emmett?" I asked him. My eyes met his and I saw surprising hope in them. He smiled a small version of his dimpled grin.

"You amaze me Rosalie Hale. How did you manage to comfort her? I couldn't and she's my daughter."

"Emmett you're upset too. She can tell that." I looked to the sleeping girl in my arms. "She's precious, Emmett."

"I know Rose. That's why I want to be a good father to her. But it's going to be harder now; I'm going to be a single parent." The dark curls on his head covered the frown of his eye brows as he lean forwards.

Single parenting would be really hard ,but call me cold hearted, but I think it's better Victoria has left. She's no good as a person and I don't believe as a mother either.

"Emmett you won't be alone you know? Esme, Carlisle, Alice, Edward are your family. They love her too. I'm here Emmett. I promised I would never leave you and now I want to extend that promise." I moved back to lean my head onto the shoulder of Emmett.

"What do you mean Rose?" He asked. I knew in my heart from the minute I saw her I would offer this ,but I never thought I would be have to.

"Emmett I want to extend the promise I made to you. I will never leave you and I'll now never leave your daughter. I can help you look after her." I would stand by any part of Emmett.

Emmett's shoulder heightened beneath my head. "Rosie, you mean that?"

I nodded.

"You're the best friend I could ever have Rosalie. Thank you so much." he wrapped his arm around my shoulder so his hand stroked the head of his daughter, who was still in my lap.

All tears had dried and promises made in the wake of an abandoning mother. Victoria had left two of the most important people to me. To passing cars we would have looked like a happy new family; mother, father and baby daughter. However close we looked, we weren't and that was painful.

"I love you, bestie." Emmett chuckled through his buff chest. A smile spread over my pale face.

"I love you too Emmett." More than you realise.

AN. So Victoria has finally left, how do you all feel about that?. Please let me know in a review.

Also What should I do next... I need a couple of filler chapters so if anyone has any ideas of what to do with baby Cullen? Once again please let me know.

Thanks so much to everyone for sticking with this story! I totally apreciate it.

And lastly.. OMC I have to get this out of my system lol. This year school has started in the wake of Twilight screening at the movies, and I still look the same. But now i have soooooo many people coming up to me saying that i "look exactly like Alice Cullen from Twilight!" It's so crazy. I was even asked yesterday if someone could take a photo of me! :O