CHRISTMAS TIME
Chapter 2
BPOV
Renesmee's eyes grew big as she took in the surprise. Without speaking, she picked up the squirmy little body and held him close as she turned around to face Edward and I. The most radiant smile I have ever seen on her face was positively beaming, glowing at us. The little black puppy in her arms snuggled up to her, probably feeling more comfort in her than any of us vampires. Animals fear us. This puppy must love being with Renesmee, because she does not seem to hold as much danger as immortals for some reason that I need to ask Carlisle later.
"Wow, I have to say, I'm surprised the puppy has takes so well ,so quickly to you Nessie," Jasper said, speaking for the first time, "I can feel the love radiating off of it, but also fear for us," he added, gesturing to everyone else besides her. Renesmee ran up to Edward and I, still holding the puppy with a smile. I got off of Edward's lap so she could have her turn. She took the spot with the puppy in her arms.
Edward smiled down at her and asked, "do you know why I picked out this little guy for you?"
Renesmee put her hand up to his cheek. She must have said no because he then asked, "See that little white diamond on his back.?" Yes.
"Well, it's because diamonds are precious and so are you." Renesmee looked up at Edward and he bent down to kiss her forehead.
"Edward, that's so sweet of you!" Esme exclaimed, beaming at him.
He turned to look at me with a grin, I smiled back. No words would ever express how much I loved him. I'm sure Renesmee felt the same way because she wasn't speaking either.
Emmett cleared his throat with impatience.
"Okay, Nessie, time for the other presents," Edward said gently as he brushed his thumb across her cheek. Renesmee took her previous spot and opened the present from Alice. Clothes and shoes, as usual. I don't know if any of us would have expected anything else from her. I did have to give Alice some credit though, because she chose a cute outfit, but I do think the "baby heels" were unnecessary.
Jasper and Carlisle both got Renesmee books, which she smiled at because, being mature for her age, she loved to read.
Rosalie got her a new bedspread and wallpaper set for her room. Even though I knew Rose was going to get Renesmee that, I was still glad because I was getting tired of seeing the same decorations over and over. Some of Alice's decorating sense has seemed to rub off on me.
The little puppy reminded me of Jake when he get excited. That cheerful little shape-shifter who I call my best friend was gone at Billy's house spending Christmas morning with his family, so he can come here to spend some time with us Cullen's.
"Rocky." Renesmee states as she was opening the present from me.
"What did you say sweetie?" Rosalie asked, curious. I looked at Edward and he smiled at me, no doubt reading Renesmee's mind, and looked pointedly at her while he took my had and held it.
"Rocky is the name of my little puppy that daddy gave me." She said proudly while he ran around her legs and up to Jasper who still had Alice in his lap.
"His name is Rocky because he is fearless, like a rock, and also as fearless as Rocky Balboa." She smiled proudly, showing off her little teeth.
Emmett laughed his booming laugh, "now you can see that she likes to watch movies with me."
Alice giggled, "we can count on you to teach her that kind of stuff Emmett."
That's all I heard as Edward and I directed our attention to each other.
"Momma! Daddy!" Renesmee squealed while both Edward and I were immersed in each other, blocking everything else out.
"Thank you momma! I got the necklace Rose has! It's so pretty!" Renesmee ran into my arms while she gratefully shouted. I hugged her tight, not wanting my little girl to go.
The necklace was the exact same that Rose got from Emmett. It had a white gold chain with a heart and a delicate blue sapphire at the tip of it.
Rose gave me a small smile and I smiled back, she mouthed "thank you" to me. I knew she loved Renesmee as much as I did and I could see this truly meant something to her.
Once again, Emmett cleared his throat and said to Renesmee, "I still have a present for you."
Renesmee beamed and ran up to the largest box in the center of the room. Emmett would not tell anyone but Rosalie what was in the box. Even Edward could not get into their minds. Every time he tried, Emmett was going over the Rock movie script forwards and backwards. Every once in while he would have a thought about Rose that made Edward tell him to go back
to Rocky. All Rose did to block out Edward was sing the song "Glamorous" by Fergie in her head and he would stay clear of her mind. And of course, Alice saw the future and knew what Emmett was getting, so she recited monopoly strategies in Greek and Latin. We had was too much time on our hands.
Renesmee opened the box slowly, savoring the last present. Emmett grinned so wide I was afraid the smile would go off of his face.
Renesmee looked at the box and read what was on the outside.
"Yay! A playground! Yay!" She danced around the room and finally went to go sit in Esme's lap, tired out. Esme took her in her arms, so welcoming.
"Thank you everybody!" Renesmee said excitedly.
Esme's present wasn't wrapped but my little nudger knew exactly what it was when Esme took it off the arm off the couch and put it around Renesmee's little body. She put her hand up to Esme's cheek and seemed to say thank you because Esme smiled down at her and said, "You're Welcome."