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I could feel a drop of sweet trickle down the back of my neck and was vaguely aware of
my nervously tapping toe. Emmett's eyes were bearing into mine- filled with determination
and accusation. I took a breath and told myself to calm down. The stress would give me
away.

"Yes." I answered in a monotone voice, hoping that my efforts towards confidence would
work out. I held my breath as I waited for the results.

The seconds ticked by as Emmett looked down at the tiny machine placed on his lap. When
he finally looked up at me, there was a grin plastered on his face.

"Liar." he said triumphantly. "You've dreamt of being with more people than just Edward."

I could feel the blush return to my face as the rest of the Cullen family got off of the couch
to see the small machine that Emmett was holding. Ever since Emmett had received the
machine only hours ago, I had been the test subject as he asked the most pointless and
embarrassing questions. Whenever I asked where he got it, he simply says "Don't worry
about it."

"Who was it?" Rosalie asked, amused at my embarrassment.

My blush slowly returned and I ripped the few pads that were taped to my body and left
my chair.

"I'm done being you're test subject." I announced exasperatingly. "Why can't you
embarrass someone in your family? Why not Edward?!"

It was a hypothetical question- but Emmett's eyes widened and he looked around the
group until he saw Edward.

"No." Edward immediately said.

"Come on. It's not like you have anything to hide!" Emmett reasoned from his chair. Alice
had already picked up the small pads to tape to Edward's chest and arm.

"And if you do then it's time to see how great of a liar you really are." Rosalie added,
though there was no hostility in her voice.

Edward shot me one pleading look and I gestured towards the chair that I was previously
sitting at. As he stomped his way to the chair, he mumbled something that I couldn't
understand, but that made Alice giggle. The room grew quiet as Emmett picked up and
read off of a large box.

"Focus on only what I am saying and try to remain calm. Only answer with the word 'Yes'
and---"

"Is this really necessary?" Edward interrupted.

"If you want this to be 100 accurate, then yes. It's necessary. Only answer with the word
'Yes' and don't allow your mind to travel to other topics. Try your best to relax. Do you
understand?"

"But what if what you say isn't true? Then I can't say yes. Where did you get this
anyway?" Edward asked confused.
"Just answer with yes. The machine will be able to tell that it's a lie and then I'll say that
you lied. And as to where I got this- don't worry about it." Edward opened his mouth to
speak but Emmett quickly asked the first question. "Do you love Bella?

My breath caught in my throat at the words. Nervously, I looked at Edward. His face was
in a cool, serene expression as he made his answer. "Yes."

I held my breath as Emmett waited for the machine to analyze the results. "You're telling
the truth, you do love Bella."

Edward rolled his eyes again, as if it was obvious and opened his mouth to speak.

"Hey!" Emmett interrupted. "The rules! Always say 'Yes', relax and do not let your mind
travel to other topics. That includes no talking. Now, have you ever had feelings for Alice?"

The serene face returned as he said the answer that he was obligated by the rules to say.

"Yes."

Alice chuckled at the absurdity of the chance of Edward ever liking her as more than a
sibling. I found the humour myself, but it was obvious that Emmett was only asking
questions that he knew Edward would have to say yes to, no matter how unlikely they
were.

Emmett's eyes widened. "That's...true? You've had feelings for Alice?"

Alice stopped giggling and I could feel tension a few feet to my right. Jasper. Edward
opened his mouth to defend himself but Emmett scolded him about the rules again.
Grudgingly, Edward sat back down. I'm sure that he was planning on arguing this later.

"Are you a vampire?" Emmett tried, obviously trying to see whether or not the machine
was broken.

"Yes."

A few moments passed. "Yes. You're telling the truth."

Jasper was still feeling tense, but the calmness was beginning to come over me. Either he
was no longer as stressed about the new information, or he was aware of how he was
affecting everyone.

"Have you ever had feelings for Jasper?" Emmett joked, hardly able to contain his chuckle.

Edward rolled his eyes at the immaturity of his brother and answered the question with the
only response he was allowed to. "Yes."

Emmett couldn't contain his booming laughter anymore, though, and eventually Rosalie
had to walk to the machine to see the results. Her eyes widened and Emmett stopped
laughing. "That's...true." she said simply.

Edward's eyes widened too and his mouth fell opened. He glanced at me to see my
reaction and then returned them to Emmett.

"What is---" he began.

"No talking!" Emmett chastised. "One more question." he thought for a moment. "Have
you ever wished to be in a sexual relationship with another man?"
Immediately Edward stood up. "I am not going to be your amusement." he said as he
began to peel off one of the pads.

"This is the last one." Emmett promised, pushing Edward back on the chair. He honestly
looked curious.

"Fine!" Edward practically yelled. "Yes!"

Emmett immediately returned to the results. "It's the truth."

"No way." Rosalie gasped from behind Jasper.

"What?" Edward demanded. "That stupid toy of yours is broken!" he said angrily.

"Nu-uh." Emmett stated, reaching for the manual. "This has a 99.9 of being correct. It was
tested before hand so it's not broken or anything."

"Well it is now." Edward stated, smashing the machine against the wall and storming out
of the room. Emmett was about to follow after him when Jasper reached for the collar of
his shirt.

"How does this machine work exactly?" Jasper asked, his voice sounding as if he hardly
cared.

"When people lie their pulses increase by a few beats. This machine can compare the
typical amount of beats a minute from when he was originally given the test, to the
amount when he is asked a question. If the amount doesn't increase, then he's telling the
truth." Emmett answer warily, still eyeing the door that Edward had left through.

"And Edward's beats per minute didn't increase?" Jasper asked. Where was he getting at?

"Right."

"Emmett.." Jasper sighed as his hand ran through his hair uncomfortably. "Edward's dead.
He doesn't have a pulse."