Esme's POV
I was in the living room of our family home. Bella, Rosalie, Alice, and Renesmee were decorating our tree. Their mates were sitting on the couch opposite of me, engaged in a conversation. I was flipping through photo albums, filled with picture of our family's previous Christmas' together. Carlisle sat next to me and slipped his arms around my waist. He kissed me on the cheek, and I smiled,
"I remember that," he said, pointing to a picture. It was our first Christmas together. Carlisle, Edward, and I were standing in front of the tree that had been in our living room that year.
"Yeah," I said, sighing happily and looked up at my girls. Renesmee was trying to reach the top of the tree. Bella lifted her up, and she beamed as she placed the ornament near the top. I closed the album, and looked at my husband. He smiled and kissed me. We broke our kiss at the sound of the front door opening. The scent hit me. Such a foul odor. Jacob was here. He walked in with his arms full of gift.
"Merry Christmas. Could some one help me!?" he asked. I stood up and grabbed some of the gifts from him,
"Oh, Jacob. You really didn't have to," I said, setting the gifts under the tree. He set the others next to them, and Renesmee jumped into his arms, wrapping her legs around his hips.
"Jakey," she said, hugging him tight.
"Whoa there Ness! Your getting to big for this," Jake said, setting her down, arms still wrapped around her. She giggled. He was right. It had been a year since the Volturi had permitted Renesmee to live. She now looked like she was sixteen. I smiled at how happy she was. Carlisle wrapped his arms around me, but I somewhat ignored him. Why did our family not seem to be in the Christmas spirit?
"Esme, love, What's wrong?" My husbands voice broke through my thoughts. He turned me around in his arms to face him. He tilted my chin up so I would look him in the eyes.
"Nothing," I lied. He raised and eyebrow,
"Don't lie," he said. I sighed. It was worth the try.
"It just doesn't feel like Christmas," I said. Everyone was looking at us now,
"What do you mean?" he asked.
"I don't know," I admitted. I really didn't. But I knew something was missing. Something that would put me in the holiday spirit, "I just don't have any holiday spirit," I said. He sighed as well,
"Just give it time," he said, "it'll come,". We sat back down on the couch together. Emmett picked up the remote, and changed it to a Christmas music channel. I listened/
"Turn that up a bit, Emmett" I said. He did,
"What is this song?" He asked. I looked up from the floor, and started to quietly sing the lyrics, I was so quiet, it was almost inaudible to my family's superior hearing.
O come, O come, Emmanuel
And ransom captive Israel
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appears
Everyone one looked at me. I really hated it when people stared at me, but I raised my voice a little bit as they all smiled at me.
Rejoice, rejoice
Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel
Carlisle joined in my singing, and soon we were sing together. His voice was so beautiful I almost forgot to sing.
O come, O come, Thou Dayspring bright
Pour on our souls Thy healing light
Dispel the long night's lingering gloom
And pierce the shadows of the tomb
Rejoice, rejoice
Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel
Shall come to thee, O Israel
O come, desire of nations bind
In one the hearts of all mankind
Bid every strife and quarrels cease
And fill the world with Heaven's peace
Rejoice, rejoice
Emmanuel shall come to thee
Rejoice, rejoice
Emmanuel shall come to thee
O Israel
"Where did you learn to sing like that?" Edward asked. I wasn't sure who he was asking, so I just shrugged.
"Well you both have very beautiful singing voices," Rosalie complimented.
"Thank you," I said, smiling at her.
"You seem happier," Carlisle said. "Or is that just Jasper's doing?"
"It ain't me," Jasper said. I looked up at me husband.
"I do feel happier. I haven't sang in years. I used to sing with my little sister when we were young." I said, remembering Myself and my sister, Grace, in our home on Christmas. It was a happier time.
"How 'bout we all sing a bit?" Rosalie asked. That sounded fun,
"That would be fun," Renesmee squealed.
"Can I go first?" Rosalie said, quite politely actually.
"Sure" Carlisle said. He leaned back and I snuggled into his embrace, his arms wrapping around me. Rosalie stood up in front of everyone. Emmett gave her the remote and she chose a song, singing along.
Come, they told me, pa rum pa pum pum
A newborn King to see, pa rum pa pum pum
Our finest gifts we bring, pa rum pa pum pum
To lay before the King, pa rum pa pum pum,
Rum pa pum pum, rum pa pum pum
So to honor Him, pa rum pa pum pum
When we come
Little baby, pa rum pa pum pum
I am a poor boy too, pa rum pa pum pum
I have no gift to bring, pa rum pa pum pum
That's fit to give our King, pa rum pa pum pum,
Rum pa pum pum, rum pa pum pum
Shall I play for You, pa rum pa pum pum
On my drum
On my drum
I play my drum for Him
So to honor Him
Mary nodded, pa rum pa pum pum
The ox and lamb kept time, pa rum pa pum pum
I played my drum for Him, pa rum pa pum pum
I played my best for Him, pa rum pa pum pum,
Rum pa pum pum, rum pa pum pum
Then He smiled at me, pa rum pa pum pum
Me and my drum
When we come
Me and my drum
Edward stood up and took his place. Singing a wonderful song.
There's a star shining bright tonight, on a house filled with candlelight
There's a story being told that will never grow old
Waiting for Christmas to come.
On a blanket of snow outside, people stand and sing O HOLY NIGHT
Glowing hearts keep them warm, they've been there all night long.
Waiting for Christmas to come.
For all the joy that it brings, for the bells that it rings,
For the sound of it's pipes and it's drums.
For all the peace, hope and love that is spread amongst us.
Waiting for Christmas to come.
It's a time full of happiness,
A time to give, a time not forget.
Heavenly voices sing, children sleep on Angel wings.
Waiting for Christmas to come.
For all the joy that it brings, for the bells that it rings.
For the sound of it's pipes and it's drums.
For all the peace, hope and love that is spread amongst us.
Waiting for Christmas to come.
Yeah for every boy and every girl, waiting for Christmas.
For everyone around the world, waiting for Christmas.
For the child in all of us waiting for Christmas to come.
Waiting for Christmas.
Waiting for Christmas.
There's a star shining bright tonight, waiting for Christmas to come.
Edwards song basically reflected our family near the time of Christmas. He bowed as we clapped. Bella kissed him on the cheek, and chose a song for herself. I noticed that outside the window there was a fresh blanket of snow falling. Bella stood up and began to sing.
Oh, the weather outside is frightful
But the fire is so delightful
And since we've no place to go
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
It doesn't show signs of stopping
And I brought some corn for popping
The lights are turned way down low
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
When we finally kiss good-night
How I'll hate going out in the storm
But if you really hold me tight
All the way home I'll be warm
The fire is slowly dying
And, my dear, we're still good-bye-ing
But as long as you love me so
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
When we finally kiss good-night
How I'll hate going out in the storm
But if you really hold me tight
All the way home I'll be warm
The fire is slowly dying
And, my dear, we're still good-bye-ing
But as long as you love me so
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
Have a holly jolly Christmas
It's the best time of the year
I don't know if there'll be snow
But have a cup of cheer
Alice jumped up and squealed.
"Our turn" she said, dragging Jasper up with her.
Have a holly jolly Christmas
And when you walk down the street
Say hello to friends you know
And everyone you meet
Oh ho the mistletoe
Hung where you can see
Somebody waits for you
Kiss him once for me
Have a holly jolly Christmas
And in case you didn't hear
Uh by golly have a holly jolly
Christmas this year
Oh ho the mistletoe
Hung where you can see
Somebody waits for you
Kiss him once for me
Have a holly jolly Christmas
And in case you didn't hear
Uh by golly have a holly jolly
Christmas this year
Their song was very upbeat and happy. It really lifted my spirit quite a bit. Alice was beaming by the time the finished singing. Jasper had a somewhat embarrassed grin on his face. I looked over to see Emmett with his video camera out.
"Emmett!" I said with disbelief. "How long have you been filming?" I asked.
"This entire time" he said with a laugh, pointing the camera at me. I gave the camera a dramatic look of disapproval, so he would remember he was going to be in trouble. Alice handed the remote to Emmett but he shook his head, "No way!"
"Fine then" she said and handed it to Carlisle. He sheepishly grinned, and stood up, but didn't search for a song. Instead he looked over at Edward,
"Edward? Do you mind?" he asked, gesturing to the piano. Edward sat down at the piano,
"Certainly Father," he said. Father? Edward almost never called Carlisle 'father' unless it was for an act. What were they up too? Carlisle leaned up against the piano and looked me deep in the eyes. He smiled, so sweetly it made my heart melt. Edward began to play a slow and gently melody as My husband sang, his eyes never leaving mine.
I'll be home for Christmas
You can count on me
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents under the tree
Christmas Eve will find me
Where the love light beams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
Christmas Eve will find me
Where the love light beams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
If only in my dreams
I'll be home for Christmas
You can plan on me
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents under the tree
Christmas Eve will find me
Where the love light beams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
Christmas Eve will find me
Where the love light beams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
If only in my dreams
He had just barely finished singing and my lips were pressed against his. Edward cleared his throat, and I broke away from my husbands lips.
"That was for you," he said sweetly,
"Thank you," I said. I let go of him and he sat down, "I have something for you too," I said. I looked at Jasper, who pulled out a guitar and then I looked at Edward who turned back around at his Piano. Alice handed a set of jingle bells to Renesmee who smiled happily. Emmett pulled out a small hand drum and gave a whack. I nodded and locked eyes with Carlisle as I started to sing.
I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
I don't care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is you, baby. You
I don't need to hang my stocking
There upon the fireplace
Santa Claus won't make me happy
With a toy on Christmas Day
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is you
You, baby
Oh, all the lights are shining
So brightly everywhere
And the sound of children's
Laughter fills the air
And everyone is singing
I hear those sleigh bells ringing
Santa, won't you bring me the one I really need?
oh, bring my baby..to me
I don't want a lot for Christmas
This is all I'm asking for
I just want to see my baby
Standing right outside my door
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true,
All I want for Christmas is
You, baby.
You...
I listened as the music from my children faded. I saw the biggest smile spread across his face. I walked over to him and straddled him. He was pinned between me and the couch. I smiled before locking our lips together. I completely ignored our children. We just sat there, kissing with everything we had. It was a short period of time, but it almost seemed like an inappropriate length of time for something being done infront of my family. We broke our kiss and my husband smiled up at me. I smiled back.
"Later?" he asked. I knew what he meant,
"Later" I agreed. I rolled off of him, and was now laying on the couch, with my legs across his lap. I looked over at my children and grandchild, who all had at least one hand over their eyes. "Oops" I said. Edward peeked one eye open and the breathed a sigh of relief.
"Ok, their done," he said, and everyone moved their hands. Carlisle looked embarrassed. he looked over at me and smiled as he rubbed my leg gently. I smiled back at him, and sat up, snuggling back into his arms.
"Sorry," I said. Everyone chuckled. Renesmee jumped up and looked really excited.
"I wanna sing now" she squealed. "I wrote this song myself. Its really fun actually. Kinda a twist on the '12 days of Christmas' song. And there's something to do with everyone in it, now that I know everyone human life story. Can you give me tune Dad?" she asked. Edward went back to his piano and played an the tune to '12 days of Christmas'.
"On the first day of Christmas, here we all received, A long life of immortality.
On the second day of Christmas, this life gave to me, two loving parents, and a long life of immortality.
On the third day of Christmas, here's what we received, three vampire stalkers, two loving parents, and a long life of immortality.
On the fourth day of Christmas, here's what we received, four Volturi death threats, three vampire stalkers, two loving parents, and a long life of immortality
On the fifth day of Christmas, this life gave to Mom, FIVE PHASING BOYS! four Volturi death threats, three vampire stalkers, two loving parents, and a long life of immortality
On the sixth day of Christmas, here's what Em received, six slaps for swearing, FIVE PHASING BOYS! four Volturi death threats, three vampire stalkers, two loving parents, and a long life of immortality
On the seventh day of Christmas, this life gave to Jaz, seven newborns to kill, (Em got)six slaps for swearing, (we got) FIVE PHASING BOYS! four Volturi death threats, three vampire stalkers, two loving parents, and a long life of immortality
On the eighth day of Christmas, we found out what Carlisle did, (he) eight, all the deer herds, (Jaz got) seven newborns to kill, (Em got) six slaps for swearing, (we got) FIVE PHASING BOYS! four Volturi death threats, three vampire stalkers, two loving parents, and a long life of immortality
On the ninth day of Christmas, a human gave to you, nine months pregnant, (Carlisle) eight, all the deer herds, (Jaz got) seven newborns to kill, (Em got) six slaps for swearing, (we got) FIVE PHASING BOYS! four Volturi death threats, three vampire stalkers, two loving parents, and a long life of immortality
On the tenth day of Christmas, Alice gave to me, Ten designer purses, (Esme got) nine months pregnant, (Carlisle) eight, all the deer herds, (Jaz got) seven newborns to kill, (Em got) six slaps for swearing, (we got) FIVE PHASING BOYS! four Volturi death threats, three vampire stalkers, two loving parents, and a long life of immortality
On the eleventh day of Christmas, this is what we received, eleven constant slip-ups, (Alice gave me) Ten designer purses, (Esme got) nine months pregnant, (Carlisle) eight, all the deer herds, (Jaz got) seven newborns to kill, (Em got) six slaps for swearing, (we got) FIVE PHASING BOYS! four Volturi death threats, three vampire stalkers, two loving parents, and a long life of immortality
On the twelfth day of Christmas, Esme gave to Mom (and Dad), twelve day on her island, (there was) eleven constant slip-ups, (Alice gave me) Ten designer purses, (Esme got) nine months pregnant, (Carlisle) eight, all the deer herds, (Jaz got) seven newborns to kill, (Em got) six slaps for swearing, (we got) FIVE PHASING BOYS! four Volturi death threats, three vampire stalkers, two loving parents, and a long life of immortality"
Renesmee finished her adorable, yet emotionally insensitive song.
"I'm sorry if anything I said hurt anyone feelings, But it was supposed to cheer everyone up," She said.
"Its ok," I said to her. "it was a great song,". She looked up at me and smiled. "Thanks" she said and sat down.
"I liked the parts about me getting slapped. I remember how much trouble I was in when Bella heard me swear in front of you." Emmett said with a huge grin on his face,
"Yea, and the part about Carlisle eating all the deer herds," Jasper laughed. I looked over at my husband,
"It wasn't my fault I didn't hunt for a month," he said, defending himself. I turned back to Renesmee,
"the 'two loving parents' was sweet. But were you talking about your mom and dad, or Carlisle and I?" I asked her with an 'I bet you didn't think of that', look on my face,
"Both," she beamed. "and I'm sorry, about the nine months pregnant thing, I just couldn't think of anything else to put there" she said, her smile falling.
"Its ok" I said. "my favorite part, was the five phasing boys. that was funny,"
"What about me giving her ten designer purses?" Alice asked.
"That was good too" Carlisle said. We continued to talk about how funny Renesmee's song was. I had completely forgot about how down I was earlier. I was happy now. My spirits lifted. My Christmas spirit was here. This year would be the best Christmas yet.