-1'I hate Christmas,' grumbled Edward. Bella looked shocked.
'How can you be such a Scrooge Edward? Can't you feel the Christmas spirit?' she asked in mock horror.
'You're not even religious!' Edward protested.
'And so what?'
'SO, Christmas is a celebration of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, told of in the Gospels in the Bible, and giving thanks for the fact that God sent his son to save us all. Not Hallmark cards,' Edward took a breath to add more impact, looking disgusted, 'Frosty the Snowman, Father Christmas, evil elves that stalk you in department stores, and DEFINITELY not pseudo pop 'artists' (here he made quotes in the air) trying to pass off their feeble musical talent as an act of kindness and charity when in all actuality it's just them trying to get a number 1!' Rant over, Edward settled back into the sofa looking satisfied. Bella gaped.
'Wow, you feel strongly about this, don't you?' Edward scowled.
'Yes. I liked it better in my time. Then, everyone actually went to church when they celebrated Christmas, so they could put a little meaning into the holiday. And another thing that bugs me…crackers.' Edward now looked riled up. Bella looked freaked out.
'What have you got against Christmas crackers?'
'Well for one thing we now can't have them in our house at Christmas, because Emmett would always shred them accidentally, or Jasper would win, and then there would be a punch up. Then, if we managed to open one without anyone dying, all you get is a lame joke, a stupid little toy and a paper hat that doesn't fit, all contributing only to the pollution of the world.' Bella looked confused, then resigned.
'Christmas with you isn't going to be any fun at all, is it?' Edward shrugged.
'I'm sure Jake is thinking of something Christmas related. He seems like the type to be supporting those fascist elves.' Edward relaxed into the sofa and pulled Bella with him.
'Well,' said Bella slyly, looking up at him, 'since it is nearly Christmas, can you kiss me? As an early gift?'
'You know I don't need an excuse to kiss you, Bells,' said Edward softly.
A/N: I AM SO BACK! Hello! I'm sure I have totally lost all my reviewers by now, because I am SO terrible about updating, but check out my profile for my rubbish excuse. Now, this is incredibly, ridiculously short, but there is a reason, and I think you'll like it. See, this is like my wrapping on the Christmas present (which is an actual chapter.) And what I want you to do is this. Send me your suggestion for what Jake should spring on Bella and Edward for Christmas day, and I will write the chapter. BUT BE WARNED! If I do not receive plenty of ideas, my creative sleigh will not take off, the bells will not ring out, Santa WILL NOT COME…and you will have NO CHRISTMAS CHAPTER. I'm not kidding. So PLEASE humour me? Please?