Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight; if I did then I would be with Edward right now instead of writing this… : )

Some time after Eclipse, (pretend Breaking Dawn never happened)……….

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BPOV

I stood staring out of my window in my room, waiting for Edward to arrive. I hadn't seen him since yesterday and I was impatient to be with him again. The rain beat mercilessly against the roof of my house, which it had been doing for the last three days. The chilly wind caused me to shiver so I decided to get a sweater. I really hated this type of weather and the gloom outside didn't help to elevate my mood.

When I reached halfway towards my closet, I felt a pair of rock-hard arms encircle my waist. I yelped in surprise as the wetness of the limbs seeped through my thin shirt and touched my skin. I turned around to scowl at the owner of the arms for sneaking up on me, or at least I was planning to, but my feet had other ideas. They somehow got tangled together and the rest of me went sprawling towards the ground. Huh. 'Smooth Bella' I thought. 'As graceful as usual, I see'. Thankfully, the arms once again secured me before my nose had a chance of breaking on the floor.

Edward chuckled under his breath as he brought me into a hug, his wet skin soaking my clothes. Suddenly I didn't mind the cold. I was too mesmerized by his beautiful voice to remember why I got annoyed in the first place.

"Bella, Bella, Bella. My adorable, clumsy love, can't you stay on your feet for one day without getting into trouble? ".

Oh, yeah. Now I remembered why I was angry. Edward continued laughing, unaware of my glare.

"You know, I was perfectly balanced until you came in here and surprised me!" I pushed away from him and went to sit on the bed. That wiped the amused look off his face quite quickly.

"Do you want me to leave?"

The pathetic way he said it melted my fury instantly. I went to him and hugged him gently. He returned it, resting his chin on my hair.

Of course not. I'll never want you to leave. I was just startled, that's all. Now, was there anything else you wanted that prevented you from using the front door, or was scaring me your only mission?"

"Well, actually I came through the window because I wanted to ask your opinion on something before I officially arrive. You sidetracked me with your near encounter with the floor just now."

I ignored his comment on my clumsiness.

"What is it? Is everything alright?"

"Yes. Stop worrying. Everything is perfectly fine. My family, and I especially, would like you to spend the Christmas week with us at my house." He looked at me with hopeful eyes. " I plan to ask Charlie's permission but I wanted to ask you first. If you don't want to, it's not a problem. Nobody is going to pressure you to-".

I put my hand over his mouth to stop him right there. Did he still have no idea of how strong his hold on me was? The idea of spending all my time at his house was more than ideal to me, yet he thought that I would have a problem with it? He truly was insane. " Of course I'll come!" I bounced Alice-like on my feet in excitement. Edward's face split into a breathtaking grin and he hugged me tighter. " When do you want me to come? I have to pack right away! Ohhhhh, this is great!" Edward just beamed at my enthusiasm and let me prattle on and on like a kid making plans to go to Disney world. Then a possible obstacle occurred to me.

"Wait. How on earth are you going to get Charlie to agree to this? He practically hates you for being engaged to his daughter and you're talking about taking me away for the entire Christmas week- not that I mind of course- and do you expect me to ask him? I don't think I can just go up to him and say 'Dad, I want to go spend Christmas with my fiancée's family instead of with my own father.' It might hurt his feelings. " I shuddered at the very idea. "And why are you so calm about this? Did Alice see a way to get him to agree with your plan?

Edward remained unfazed through my rant, smiling gently. "Stop worrying about the wrong things, Bella. We have a plan. I would like you to come over as soon as possible so go get packed. We should be able to leave in an hour if everything goes well. Just stay upstairs and I'll come back up when it's time."

"Who exactly are you talking about when you say 'we'?", I asked suspiciously. He obviously wasn't planning on just asking if there were other members of his family involved.

" I promise to tell you later. Go get packed and please, please try not to fall again. I'd like to carry you home in one piece."

He gave me a brief sweet kiss and jumped out of my window.

I rushed around the room, grabbing appropriate clothes for the weather. I wanted to be ready when he returned. I could hear murmuring downstairs. Charlie's voice was easily recognizable, rough with brief statements. I also heard Edward's familiar speech, soothing and smooth. I could detect one other, but it was too soft to place. I gave up on attempting to figure out who the owner of the voice was soon after, because my feet got caught in my bag strap and I had to concentrate on not tripping while I untangled myself. Edward would not be amused if I got hurt after his request.

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An hour later I was walking out the door with Edward, who held my bags, after saying goodbye to Charlie. Alice and Jasper were waiting for us in the back seat of the Volvo.

"Hey, Bella! I'm glad you decided to come. We're going to have soooo much fun!" Alice looked just about ready to explode with excitement. I felt sorry for Jasper, who not only saw her excitement, but also was forced by his power to experience it firsthand.

"Hello, Bella. I am also glad that you could make it. " Jasper, as usual, appeared calm on the surface, although if Alice got any more excited he would be bouncing on the seat just like her.

As Edward pulled out of the driveway, I remembered his promise.

"Soooooo, how did you get Charlie to give his permission?"

"Well, it was really simple .All we had to do was present some facts. Charlie already felt a bit guilty that he had to work this week and wouldn't be able to spend much time at home with you. Jasper helped out by increasing his guilt. Your dad really likes Alice and would probably go along with whatever she suggested so she was the one to propose that you stay with us. Charlie went along with the idea very well. He thought that you would enjoy the holidays where you had more company. And I fully intend for you to enjoy this Christmas, it being our first together."

I did intend to enjoy this week with Edward. Nothing seemed more satisfying. He could be himself around his family and I could be with him. Not to mention that it was our first ever Christmas together. I spent the entire ride to his house wondering what a Christmas vacation with the Cullens was going to be like. I couldn't wait to find out….

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A/N: soooo what do you think of my first story? It might seem boring now but I plan to do at least nine more chapters that are all packed with fun. I already have the entire story drafted but I need motivation on my first piece. All I'm asking for is one review……