I looked over at the driver; still after all this time together i could never keep my eyes away, nor believe he was mine, all mine. How could something so perfect, so...complete, be made for someone like me? The fact is, it doesn't work like that, and i new that someday i was going to mess it up, like everything i do. We're going to Edwards place for "Christmas Dinner", joy! Ill be sat there eating a whole plate full of potatoes and turkey while a whole table of vampires sit observing my every move, this was going to be one of the human experiences' i wasn't going to miss.
"You look worried." i looked into those liquid topaz eyes and momentarily forgot my trail of thoughts, as he intended.
"I am." i sighed.
"theres no need to be" he took my hand in his and made me look straight into his perfect features. "Everyone's really looking forward to seeing you."
I raised an eyebrow. "everyone?" it was a known fact that Edwards 'sister', Rosalie, hated me to the fiery pits of hades.
"Yes, everyone." he emphasized the 'everyone' part. "wow". i muttered. and i heard my favorite light musical laugh.
Before i knew it we were at the elusive Cullen Residence. Alice was waiting at the door before we even got out of the door, bouncing on the balls of her feet. "Merry Christmas, Bella!" she called running to a stop at my feet and kissing me lightly on the cheek. "merry Christmas, Alice." she pulled me into a tight embrace.
"Now, dearest brother." she rounded on Edward with a grim expression. "I had a rather-"She hesitated, searching for the right word "- disturbing vision of you today." She looked at him arrogantly. "Does Bella know your festive plans?" His face was blank but i could see his jaw tighten and was there a faint tint of pink in his cheek bones? No. Not possible. But i think i could tell, he was uncomfortable.
"Thats none of your business Alice."He glared. What could be so bad that he hadn't told me? Or So bad that Alice and he were being so edgy? I knew it, I knew it was too good to be true. He was leaving me. At Christmas?
Alice frog-marched us up to the house and through into the large expanse of room. I was horrified. there in the far west of the room was a large oak dining table, every member of the Cullen household was seated around the table, according to Alice's specifically designed table plan i presumed.
I stood rooted to the spot as i analyzed the huge Turkey the size of a small bear, the mountain of roasted potatoes and what looked like a forest of vegetables. "Alice." i breathed. "that better not all be for me." She laughed her tinkling laugh and i felt Edwards arms slink around my waist.
"You wont have to put up with this much longer." He whispered in my ear. i froze, was this it? Was this the end? I would no longer have the pleasure of the Cullen's company. I would no longer look into those liquid topaz eyes. i turned in his arms till i was facing him. "don't leave me!" i breathed. he sighed and looked over at the table of vampires, pointedly not looking at us. "I'm afraid thats not going to be possible." he looked at me with a sad expression and walked over to the table and sat in between Carlisle and Emmett. I took the only free place at the head of the table, all eyes on me.
"Merry Christmas, Bella." Esme smiled at me. I smiled slightly back. Emmet began speaking to Edward and Carlisle was pulling a cracker with Esme.
"So," Alice turned to me "Any new years resolutions?" Just a few. "Yeah, stop being such a klutz." i muttered, she laughed and i saw a faint smile appear on Rosalie's face. "You?" I asked Alice
She thought for a moment. "yes." I raised an eyebrow.
"Even vampires have faults Bella." I caught her flash a sharp and pointed glance at Edward, so quick i thought id made it up. "I'm going to miss you." She said, her face suddenly filled with sorrow.
"Why?" i asked although i feared i already knew the answer. Edward suddenly stood up and so did Alice.
"Alice i cant take it any more!" Edward said loudly.
"I just cant believe your doing this...Its Christmas for gods sake!" She retorted.
"Bella i have something i have to say, shall we step outside?" He threw a sharp, pointed look at Alice.
I rose, eager to leave the awkward eyes but dreading what lie in wait outside. I followed Edward quickly outside.
"Ive been thinking" he paused. "Bella i-"
"Stop!" i breathed. A silent tear dripped down my cheeks. "I don't want to hear it Edward, i know your going to leave me!" I cried. "I've always known someone as perfect as you and someone so...so...so..." My sobs came in floods now. He looked at me horrified.
"You think I'm leaving you?" He asked, disgust ran through his voice. I looked up, confused.
"I don't understand, all that stuff with Alice and you not sitting next to me an-"
"Stop." He held up a hand. "I'm not leaving you, Bella." He paused. "I'm leaving with you." He smiled and brought me into an embrace. "Alice had placed me there to try and stop me leaving with you. You silly, silly girl." He laughed into my hair. "Ive cleared it with Charlie, it was a surprise Christmas present for you, I'm taking you away for Christmas so we can be alone together for the holidays, i thought you might like it." He shrugged. I looked up at him.
"But why was Alice behaving like that?" I asked.
"Alice was annoyed because she wanted to see you this Christmas and didn't want us to go away because" He imitated Alice's voice"'Christmas is a time for family!'" He sighed. I heard a shriek of annoyance come from the house.
"I'm sorry, so sorry, if i gave you that impression." I laughed at my stupidity and hearing me laugh, i felt something cold and wet touch my ear. I looked around and it was snowing.
"Now, tell me" he said pulling away so he could see my face. "Do you want to spend Christmas alone with a vampire?"
I reached up and kissed him on his ice cold, marble lips. "of course." i whispered.
"Good." He smiled. "one more thing, would you prefer to leave now or stay for a delightful dinner with vampires?" He asked mockingly. we both laughed. i turned to the house.
"Best say goodbye or Alice would never forgive me." i sighed and trudged up the porch.
"Oh, Bella?" i turned and Edward was there right behind me. "Mistletoe." He whispered and i looked up at the huge garland above us.
Ah yes, Merry Christmas indeed.
A/N: Okay, this was jut a one-off story for christmas, first fan fic ( yay!), but i might go further with it, not to sure. If so it might kind of be writen in the style of bridget jones' diary: Edge of reason. Thoughts on that please!!! so please comment/critisize, but dont be too harsh please thanks x
