TwiGirlsNextDoor's 12 Days of Christmas Writing Challenge; http:/www[.]twigirlsnextdoor[.]com/search/label/Contests

Collab: IcelandGirl812 and Mentalistecbm

Prompt: #22 and http:/bit[.]ly/gKOvMo

Word Count: 100

Disclaimer: We don't own, but are not afraid to hurt those that try to steal.

AN: Erica - Thank you so much for reading, the Twi-Girls for hosting, and Mental for writing with me. I heart each and every one. And Rachel and betaing.


"Stay."

"I really can't, Carlisle. It's already so late..."

"You can't go out there, darling. Your coat isn't warm enough."

"Then lend me yours. But... have you any idea what people will think? It's almost eight o'clock, and I'm still at your house!"

"Let them think what they want."

"My father... my mother..."

"Would not expect you to go out in such weather."

"My brother will stay up waiting."

"Then let him wait."

"This just is not socially acceptable, Carlisle!"

"Dear, I'm not socially acceptable."

"Well, alright... Maybe just a few minutes more..."

"How about a drink while you wait?"