Christmas at the Cullen's Chapter 4
I woke up, wrapped in blankets, and snuggled close to Edward's body. He notices that I'm awake, and lightly kisses my cheek, forehead and then, finally, my lips. Isn't today special or something? I wonder why I can't remember. I must still be tired.
"Good morning, my sleeping beauty, and Merry Christmas!" He whispers in my ear, before kissing the space under it. I blush at his nickname, but then catch the ending of his sentence. Christmas! How could I forget that it's Christmas!
"Morning Edward, Merry Christmas. I love you" I smile sweetly up at him, earning my favourite crooked smile to be placed upon his lips.
"I love you too, more than you know..." He murmurs, sweetly. He kisses me sweetly, but still passionately, for a couple of minutes, before pulling away, bringing me closer to him. I lay me head on his shoulder, sighing in content. I feel his cool lips on my head, and look up at him. He's gazing at me adoringly.
"I've never been this happy on Christmas before. I'm certainly enjoying it" He says, smiling into my neck and he nuzzles it.
"I know what you mean. Completely."I answer, whilst running my hands through his hair, earning a soft purr from Edward. I suddenly realise that the house is too quiet, especially it being Christmas morning, in a house with Emmet AND Alice inside it. Maybe they stepped out?
"Edward, not that I'm not enjoying this time alone with you, but the house is too quiet. Should I be worried?" I ask, curious, and a little bit worried. Edward laughs his rare care-free laugh. Even though I rarely hear it, it's still one of my favourite sounds to hear.
"Everything's fine, though I can see why you would be worried, love. I asked Alice to see what time you'd wake up. When she told me the time, I asked them to leave when you woke up and return an hour later. It's my first Christmas with my one true love. I want some time alone with you today, before my mad family steal you for the day." He looks down, seeming somewhat, embarrassed? I quickly pull his head up and kiss the living daylights out of him. He's shocked at first, but starts to kiss me back. When I pull back, I kiss both his cheeks and then look into his eyes.
"Thank you ever so much, I feel the exact same way. While I love the family, I do love you more and I would like to have some time alone with you today, just to be with you. Thank you for being so thoughtful" I caress his cheek with my hand, smiling gently up at him. I'm really thankful that he asked his family. I can't believe that I didn't think about that. He smiles back at me, with that grateful look in his eyes.
"You're welcome, my love. We have about half an hour before they get back. What should we do till then?" He asks.
"I honestly don't know." I reply, at a dead end on any ideas of what to do.
Suddenly Edward pulls us up and out of the bed. He quickly gets my robe of the couch, and wraps it around me, stopping me from getting cold. He gathers me up quickly in his arms, making me giggle, and him in turn smile. He carries me to his window, and pulls the new, rich gold colour, curtains he had installed. (Due to my nightmares being based in the forest, whenever I woke up and saw the forest, it freaked me out more. So, cue the curtains. )
Instead of the green, forest I had become accustomed to, I'm met with a white sheet of fluff, which covered everything in sight. Oh, Alice did say last night that she had foreseen snow falling during the night! I have never had snow on Christmas. This just makes the day even more special. I didn't know that was even possible, though apparently it was.
"Wow, it's beautiful." I murmur.
"Not as beautiful as you, but I will admit, it is a rather lovely sight to see" he whispers in my ear. I blush slightly and he chuckles lightly.
"This is my first ever white Christmas." I say, a bit surprised that I hadn't had a white Christmas in all my life.
"Well then, we are defiantly making a snowman later. I think Emmet will want a snowball fight" He smiles crookedly at me again, dazzling me. Sigh. Will I ever stop being dazzled by him? Oh well.
"You mean, Emmet IS going to want a snowball fight later right? You know that he isn't going to be able to resist." We both chuckle at his brother. For someone who is supposed to be 80 years and older, he certainly doesn't act it. But that's the beauty of Emmet.
"I wonder what you look like with snow in your hair" I muse to myself, conjuring up a mental picture, which probably has nothing on the real image, as always.
"You'll find out later. Alice bought some wintry clothes for you which will keep you warm in the cold. I have a feeling you will like the shoes she picked you. She called them, Ugg's, I think. Ugg boots. I've seen them in her mind and they look toasty warm." He tells me.
"You're right. I will love them. No heel, comfy and warm. Check, check and check" I smile up at him and he kisses my smile. We stay there, watching the scenery for a little while longer.
We have 10 minutes till everyone else is due home. I realise that I'm not dressed. I try to excuse myself to go and get ready quickly, but he tows me to his closet, which contained 2 sets of pyjamas. I suddenly remember that Alice is making everyone wear them. She has left me some royal blue shorts, with a light blue tank top. Edward has light blue bottoms and a dark blue top. Why I have to get changed out of pyjamas into more pyjamas is a wonder to me, but it is Alice. I give Edward's cheek a kiss, grab my set of pyjamas and head to the bathroom. I quickly get changed, brush my teeth and hair, and head back to Edward.
Edward in pyjamas is... well there are no words for it. I knew that he would look good, but I didn't think it was possible for him to look that good. His pyjamas show off his muscle, clinging to his chest and legs. He sees me gazing at him and chuckles. He moves in front of me.
"Breath Bella..." He murmurs in my ear. I take a deep breath, and kiss him hard. After we had both pulled away, I say;
"You look amazing. You really should wear pyjamas more often" I smile wryly. He laughs and hugs me, pulling me ever so close to him.
"Thank you, love. For you I might do. I must say, you look beautiful, in your pyjamas. I know I've said it before, but I'm very partial to that colour with your skin" he tells me, kissing my neck. I blush, hearing him say that for the hundredth time.
"Thank you. How does it feel to wear pyjamas then?" I ask, teasingly, and a bit curious too.
"They are actually really nice. The material feels lovely against my skins. Soft. But not as soft as you lovely skin. I think I may wear them more often, love." He says, and I must admit, I could get used to seeing him in pyjamas.
I smile up at him and kiss him. He pulls away and says;
"Love the family will be here any second."
"Ok." I simply reply.
"I love you my Fiancée of mine" He says, pecking my lips.
"I love you too, Fiancé of mine" I reply, making his beautiful smile light up his face even more.
Suddenly, a bang is heard downstairs, followed by an apology and an excited squeal.
"Eddie! Bring Bella-boo down! We want to see her! Stop getting it on and get down here" Emmet yells up at us. I hear Edward growl at the nickname, then again at the innuendo. We hear a sound that resembles clashing rocks, and an;
"OW, ROSIE!"
"Be nice Emmet. Just because its Christmas, doesn't mean that you can tease them today."She growls, but you can hear her trying to hide her amusement.
I quickly remember everyone's gifts. I turn to get them and get stopped by Edward.
"I took the gifts down last night, while you were sleeping to save you the trouble now. Don't worry; I didn't look at any of them." He tells me. As if I might be mad at him for it.
"Thank you. I love you" I say, giving him a quick kiss. I really am thankful. It's better to have them already down there. He grabs my hand and we head downstairs.
After we greet everyone, including a hyper active Alice and a very excited Emmet, we all head into the living room. I notice they are all wearing similar pyjamas to me and Edward, but all pairs have their own colour.
Edward and I sit on the loveseat, me practically sitting on his lap. He takes my hand, and kisses my engagement ring. I smile at him, and nestle into his chest. I'm going to be good and not complain at all about anything like money etc. I will tolerate it on Christmas and Birthdays.
"Alright folk's! Present time!" Emmet shouts, making everyone smile at his eagerness. I look around at the faces of my family, and I know this will be the best Christmas ever.