God! I feel so bad about not updating sooner! And not until Christmas Eve no less! –hits head on desk repeatedly- I AM SOOOOO SORRY!!! Well, here you have it! The second chapter of A Twilight Christmas!

To Onyx: Sorry I didn't send this to you so you could proof read it!! I wanted to get it up here today so I had to go fast and I didn't know if you would be able to get to it today. If you could have, just copy and paste this story, and send it back to me via email with all the necessary changes and I shall update it later! Thanks and sorry again!

Disclaimer- I do not, have not, nor WILL I EVER own Twilight!!! –sobs-


We drove down the street, Edward never letting go of my hand. The car's heater was up nice and toasty, but I was still shaking. From fear. Hey, you try thinking about how you're going to live through the day when you're on your way to see your sister to-be, the shopaholic, on Christmas! Yeah, I thought you'd be freaked out.

"Love, are you alright? You're awfully jumpy." Edward asked, concerned.

"Gee! I wonder! Maybe it's because I'm scared out of my mind to see your shopping obsessed sister during the biggest shopping season of the year!" I said, maybe a little too sarcastically. Edward just laughed and rubbed soothing circles on my hands.

"Don't worry Bella. I won't let her get to you." He said jokingly, but I could sense truth and sincerity behind his words too.

I sighed as we pulled up to the house and he cut the engine. I gulped and looked at Edward, only to notice he was slightly rigid too. I giggled as Edward got out and opened my door. My giggling ceased as I realized why he was tense.

Alice's car was in the driveway.

I stared wide eyed at the Porsche and slowly turned my head to the door and back to Edward. He even seemed a little nervous. I guess he wasn't expecting this. Neither was I. I would've thought she would have been at the mall, shopping, as usual.

Then it hit me. What if Alice had a vision and saw me coming over? What if she hadn't left yet because… My thoughts trailed off as I glanced at Edward. I guess in dawned on him too because he quickly pulled me behind him as we walked into the house.

When we did we heard…

Nothing. Absolutely nothing, which scared me even more. The only noises were my rapid heart and breathing. Edward didn't breathe.

"I can't hear anything," He said. "Not even any thoughts. Well, except for Emmett." As if on cue, Emmett stepped out of the kitchen.

"Someone say my name?" He called.

"Emmett," Edward asked. "Have you seen Alice?"

Emmett's eyebrows flew up. "You want to see her? Your funeral. Most likely shopping. Why?"

Edward shook his head. "Her car… is in… the driveway…"

Emmett's face went from surprise, to complete horror, to tense, alert, big brother protectiveness as he looked at me. This was very out of character for him, but I could only imagine what Alice's like when I'm not here. Any other time, and he would have been rolling on the floor. We slowly looked around the room.

That's when we heard it. A very loud, high pitched, "BEEEEELLLAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!"

"Hit the deck!" Emmett shouted as Edward flung himself on top of me, caging me in his arms. Alice shot down the stairs, full vampire speed, just inches from grabbing me. She growled at Edward, obviously having a silent conversation with him.

"No Alice!" Edward snarled. Emmett ran and tried to contain Alice, surprisingly having a difficult time doing so.

"Come on! She NEEDS a new Christmas outfit!" She screamed.

"No, she doesn't." Edward said, still caging me in his arms, protectively. Emmett was enjoying this, trying not to laugh due to his booming laugher. They went back and forth at this until Alice finally relaxed.

"Fine, you win" Alice said. (A/N: I know, totally out of character, but I had to make it work for this, so please don't complain) I stared wide eyed at her. All that went through my thoughts, and probably everyone else's was, "Alice gave in? THE Alice gave in?!"

Eventually, she smiled brightly. "Emmett, you can let go now." He did, ever so slowly, released his grip from her arms, like he was opening up an active boom, which he could've been. Edward didn't move a millimeter.

Alice laughed. "Seriously Edward, I'm okay! For now anyways. There will be plenty of time to shop after the holidays are over." Edward, still ever vigilant, loosened his grip on me, but only just. "Edward, release!" She laughed again.

He slowly started to until only his arm was around my waist, pulling me to his side as close as possible. Alice stayed surprisingly calm. Soon after, we heard doors creak upstairs. Eventually, Jasper, Rosalie, Carlisle, and Esme came down.

"Is it safe yet?" Jasper asked, strained. I felt sorry for him, having to feel Alice's excitement, my fear, Emmett's humor, and Edward's tenseness, all at the same time.

"We heard the yelling stop and we wanted to make sure things were okay." Carlisle added. Then they all looked at me with wide eyes and took in Alice's calm composure, who was smiling angelically. It was silent for a few moments.

"You're alive," Rose sounded flabbergasted and astounded. "How did you do that?!" Emmett's booming laughter echoed throughout the room. Eventually everyone started laughing.

"Okay Bella," Alice piped in. "Edward told you he's taking you out today, yes?" I nodded. "They you know what that means!" She had a mischievous twinkle in her eye.

Before I could protest, I was sitting in Alice's bathroom, surrounded by make-up and bombarded by outfits spread out everywhere. I groaned.

Let the torture begin.

EPOV

I thanked Alice silently when she took Bella upstairs. Not because I didn't want to be with her. Quite the opposite. I was going to spend all day with her so I wanted to make this her best Christmas ever.

First, I needed to call Bella's mother. I went to the phone and flipped through the dialed calls. Esme and Renee called each other all the time about mine and Bella's wedding so I knew her number by heart.

She answered on the second ring. "Hello?" She asked.

"Renee? This is Edward." I responded

"Oh, Edward! Merry Christmas! How are you?" She replied enthusiastically.

"Well, Bella told me this morning about some delicious hot chocolate that you used to make for her, and I was wondering if I could have the recipe. I'm planning on making some for her as a surprise."

The phone was silent for a few moments. "Well, Edward. I don't usually tell anyone the recipe, but… I will this once for you."

I smiled. "Thank you Renee. I really appreciate it."

"And I appreciate you wanting my daughter to have a fabulous Christmas." She sounded like she was smiling like I was. I did want Bella to have a fabulous Christmas.

I grabbed some paper and a pen and wrote down the ingredients and directions for the hot chocolate. I would have Esme make it while we were out. I walked out of the kitchen and went to her.

"Esme? Would you mind going to the store and getting these for me and making the hot chocolate while were out?" I gave her the list and she looked at it, and then smiled at me.

"Of course Edward. I'd love to!" She nodded.

"Thank you Esme." I kissed her cheek. I suddenly saw Alice have a vision. It was just a glimpse though, before Alice blocked it out.

"She'll love it Edward. This is very sweet what you're doing for her. She will be so surprised.

I smiled and suddenly, I heard footsteps at the top of the stairs.

If my heart was beating, it would have stopped when I saw Bella.

(A/N: So tempted to stop here)

BPOV

I walked down the stairs, careful not to trip. Thankfully Alice put me in an outfit that was, cute-even for my taste-, great for the weather, and, as Rose and Alice put it, "Klutz proof". I was wearing a dark blue coat, with blue skinny jeans. My boots were nice and warm, and I had on a blue tank under a brown sweater. The jewelry she put me in was very pretty too. (A/N: Link on profile) The make-up was actually light but still enough to notice. My hair, she didn't do much with. She just curled it a little.

Still, I was very careful. I walked down and saw Edward looking at me and I immediately blushed. He had on my favorite crooked smile. As soon as I was on a flat surface, he swept me into his arms and kissed me.

"Love, you look stunning." I looked down at my feet when he said that.

"No I'm not." I said, blushing still.

"My dear, when will you ever see yourself clearly?" Edward said laughing. I smiled and wrapped my arms around his neck as his pulled me closer. "We should get going," He said. "I have quite a few plans for us today." I sighed.

"You didn't have to go to all the trouble, you know. I would have a great Christmas just being with you." I meant every word. I didn't need the presents, the decorations, nothing. All I needed was Edward.

"As I you Bella, Love. But what's wrong with a few extra things thrown in?" He asked smirking.

I tried to think of an excuse, but nothing came to mind, mostly because I couldn't stop staring at him. Probably all part of his plan to get me to come up with nothing

"You two better get going! Today's not going to last forever you know!" Alice shoved us towards the door.

"Have fun!" I heard them all yell. As soon as we were out the door, Edward picked me up into his arms and carried me to the car. He opened my door and ran around to his side. As soon as he got in, he picked up my hand and placed it on his face.

"I love you Bella. I hope you have fun today." He smiled a loving smile at me.

"You should know by now that I will always have fun with you. And I love you too." He smiled wider and leaned over and kissed me. As soon as he pulled away, he pulled out onto the road as we headed to do God knows what.


A/N: So, how'd you like it!? By far not my best work. I know there were some confusing parts, such as Edward not being able to hear the thoughts of the other people in the house, but I just made it like that to make it work. Just live with it! Jk! But that includes you too Onyx!! So please, don't bag on me about those parts, okay?

I still need help on ideas on a present for Bella to give to Edward!!! Pleeeeeease help me!!! I'm begging!!

Also remember, writing fanfictions+me=slow updates! Me and my unhelpful laziness! So remember! If you want me to update sooner, you need to yell at me in reviews or if you PM me, and doing so may help me write faster!!! Also, any ideas on what you want to happen will also help me write faster! So, please, if you want to see more of this story, REVIEW OR PM!!! PLEASE!!!

Happy Holidays everyone!!!! Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, Kwanza, or whatever other holiday that I am unaware of that you celebrate at this time of year! And happy New Year too if I don't update by then, and if I don't, I highly apologize!

Sorry for the long authors note, and if you read this far, you are a very dedicated reader! Cookies for you! Anyway, hit or miss? Please review!!

Peace!

-Topaz out

P.S. Please check out my other story, Skull and Star Crossed! It's not nearly my best work, but, then again, I'm just starting it! But if you would please check it out (and review too!) I would really appriciate it! Also, don't forget to check out my other account at EdwardXBella4eva!!! Thanks again!!!