It's Christmas Eve!!!!!
CHAPTER 19
I sat on the bench my fingers drifting over playing random notes. Everyone had gone hunting but Rose and I, and last time I checked she was painting her nails. I was missing Edward terribly so I sat in the living room at the piano, yes we have two. Why? I have no idea. I started playing more chords and then decided to sing, I chose a carol since it is Christmas.
God rest you merry, gentlemen,Let nothing you dismay,
Remember Christ our Savior
Was born on Christmas Day;
To save us all from Satan's power
When we were gone astray.
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy,
O tidings of comfort and joy!
I stopped singing and turned around as I heard footsteps. I turned and saw Rose smiling.
"That was lovely, don't let me stop you" she smiled
"No it's fine. That one can be a bit depressing"
"Could I join you?"
"Of course" she walked over and stood next to the piano resting her joined hands on top, "What shall I play?"
"Let it Snow?" I grinned and started playing. (Rose Bella)
Oh the weather outside is frightful,But the fire is so delightful,
And since we've no place to go,
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
It
doesn't show signs of stopping,
And I've bought some corn for
popping,
The lights are turned way down low,
Let It Snow! Let
It Snow! Let It Snow!
When
we finally kiss goodnight,
How I'll hate going out in the
storm!
But if you'll really hold me tight,
All the way home
I'll be warm.
The
fire is slowly dying,
And,
my dear, we're still good-bying,
But
as long as you love me so,
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
"Wow Rose, you've got a lovely voice" I complimented
"Thanks. So have you"
"Next?"
"O Little Town of Bethlehem" I struck the correct chords for the introduction and we began.
O
little town of Bethlehem, For
Christ is born of Mary,
How still we see thee lie;
Above
thy deep and dreamless sleep
The silent stars go by;
Yet
in thy dark streets shineth
The everlasting light.
The
hopes and fears of all the years
Are met in thee tonight.
And gathered all above,
While
mortals sleep the angels keep
Their watch of wond'ring love.
O
morning stars, together
Proclaim the holy birth!
And
praises sing to God the King,
And peace to men on earth!
"You pick the next, Bella"
"Ave Maria"
"Bella you sing this one by yourself. Your voice will sound lovely"
I nodded "If you're sure"
Ave
Maria,
full
of grace,
the
Lord is with thee;
blessed
art thou among women,
and
blessed is the fruit of thy womb,
Jesus.
Sancta
Maria,
Mother
of God,
pray
for us sinners,
now
and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
As the last note rang out applause broke me from my concentration. I whizzed around in my seat to see all the Cullen's stood clapping. I knew if I was human I would be bright red. I ducked my head and buried my face in my hand.
"Wow! You rock!" Em boomed
"Thanks" I mumbled
"Don't be embarrassed dear, it was beautiful" Esme smiled. I returned it as Edward came over. He bent down to wrap his arms around my waist. He nuzzled my neck as he spoke,
"That was wonderful" I wrapped my arms around his neck and he looked up. I kissed him softly.
"Thanks you" I whispered
"Ooh!" Alice squealed while bouncing, "We should all sing carols!" we all agreed and moved the seats around the piano.
"Wait" I announced "Edward's the better pianist he would accompany us better"
"If you're sure, love"
"Positive" I stood and leaned against the piano as Rose had done previously. We started off singing altogether. Firstly we sang The Christmas Song. Then we moved onto Silent Night which Alice lead. (All Soloist )
Silent
night, holy night! Silent night, holy
night! Silent night, holy
night! Silent night, Holy night!
All is calm, All is bright
Round yon Virgin,
Mother and Child
Holy Infant so Tender and mild,
Sleep in
heavenly peace,
Sleep in heavenly peace.
Shepherds quake at the sight!
Glories stream from heaven
afar;
Heavenly hosts sing Al-le-lu-ia!
Christ the Saviour is
born!
Christ the Saviour is born!
Wondrous star, lend thy light!
With the angels let us
sing
Alleluia to our King!
Christ the Saviour is here,
Jesus
the Saviour is here!
Son of God,
love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face,
With the
dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus Lord at thy birth;
Jesus Lord at
thy birth.
"Alice that was amazing!" I gushed, "How come I've never heard you sing before?"
"I don't usually sing in front of people, I guess" she shrugged. After Alice's debut we continued as a group for hours on end.
Rockin
around the Christmas tree
At the Christmas party hop
Mistletoe
hung where you can see
Every couple tries to stop
Rocking
around the Christmas tree,
Let the Christmas spirit ring
Later
we'll have some pumpkin pie
And we'll do some caroling.
Esme:
You will get a sentimental
Feeling when you hear
Voices singing let's be jolly,
Deck the halls with boughs
of holly
Rocking
around the Christmas tree,
Have a happy holiday
Everyone
dancing merrily
In the new old-fashioned way.
When we had all decided on more solo songs, Em begged me to sing with him and I finally gave in. As soon as I heard the opening I couldn't help but smile. ( Emmett Bella )
It
was Christmas Eve, babe Got
on a lucky one
In the drunk tank
An old man said to
me, wont see another one
And then he sang a song
The rare old
mountain dew
I turned my face away
And dreamed about you
Came in eighteen to one
I've got a
feeling
This years for me and you
So happy Christmas
I love
you baby
I can see a better time
When all our dreams come
true
They've
got cars big as bars
They've got rivers of gold
But the wind
goes right through you
Its no place for the old
When you first
took my hand
On a cold Christmas Eve
You promised me
Broadway
was waiting for me
You
were handsome
You
were pretty
Queen of New York City
When
the band finished playing
They howled out for more
Sinatra was
swinging,
All the drunks they were singing
We kissed on a
corner
Then danced through the night
The
boys of the N.Y.P.D choir
Were singing "Galway Bay"
And the
bells were ringing out
For Christmas day
You're
a bum
You're a punk
You're an old slut on junk
Lying
there almost dead on a drip in that bed
You
scumbag, you maggot
You cheap lousy faggot
Happy Christmas your
ass
I pray God its our last
I
could have been someone
Well
so could anyone
You took my dreams from me
When I first found
you
I
kept them with me babe
I put them with my own
Cant make it all
alone
I've built my dreams around you
I started laughing as soon as we'd finished and soon all of us joined in.
"Well that was fun" I decided once I had calmed down
"Thanks, Bells. Normally no one will sing duets with me" he pouted.
"Aw Emmie!" I walked over and hugged him, "I'll sing with you any time you like" I placed a big kiss on his cheek and grinned while the other chuckled
"What about me?" Edward pouted. I turned around and smiled at him. His lips curved up slightly letting me know he was teasing me. I kissed his pouting lips.
"You too, love" I smiled.
"Good. Cause I want a go now" he grinned and I obliged smiling like a fool. ( Edward is now bold )
I
really can't stay -
Baby it's cold
outside
I've
got to go away -
Baby it's cold
outside
This
evening has been
- Been hoping
that you'd drop in
So
very nice -
I'll hold your
hands, they're just like ice
My
mother will start to worry -
Beautiful,
what's your hurry
My
father will be pacing the floor
- Listen to the
fireplace roar
So
really I'd better scurry
- Beautiful,
please don't hurry
Well
Maybe just a half a drink more
- Put some music
on while I pour
The
neighbors might think -
Baby, it's bad
out there
Say,
what's in this drink -
No cabs to be
had out there
I
wish I knew how -
Your eyes are
like starlight now
To
break this spell
- I'll take your
hat, your hair looks swell
I
ought to say no, no, no, sir -
Mind if I move a
little closer
At
least I'm gonna say that I tried
- What's the
sense in hurting my pride
I
really can't stay -
Baby don't hold out
Ahh,
but it's cold outside
C'mon
baby
I
simply must go
- Baby, it's
cold outside
The
answer is no -
Ooh baby, it's
cold outside
This
welcome has been
- I'm lucky that
you dropped in
So
nice and warm -
Look out the
window at that storm
My
sister will be suspicious
- Man, your lips
look so delicious
My
brother will be there at the door
- Waves upon a
tropical shore
My
maiden aunt's mind is vicious -
Gosh your lips
look delicious
Well
maybe just a half a drink more -
Never such a blizzard before
I've
got to go home
- Oh, baby,
you'll freeze out there
Say,
lend me your comb -
It's up to your
knees out there
You've
really been grand -
Your eyes are
like starlight now
But
don't you see -
How can you do
this thing to me
There's
bound to be talk tomorrow
- Making my life
long sorrow
At
least there will be plenty implied
- If you caught
pneumonia and died
I
really can't stay -
Get over that
old out
Ahh,
but it's cold outside
Baby it's cold outside
I smiled and leaned in to kiss him. What I thought was a small chaste kiss soon turned into a passion filled kiss. I pulled back after realizing we were not alone. My Dad walked in moments later and I was thankful he wasn't earlier.
"We thought now would be a good time to put the gifts under the tree" Dad suggested.
"I would Aro, but Emmett tends to peak" Carlisle told Dad.
"No problem. Demetri! Felix!" Demetri and Felix came in, "Guard the gifts and make sure know one goes near them unless they're putting gifts down" Dad demanded sternly trying to smother a smile,
"Especially Emmett!" Jazz laughed
"We will" they replied in unison chuckling slightly as we all laughed. Emmett huffed and we all laughed again. I agreed to meet Edward at the tree once we'd place our presents under them. I went and gathered all the gifts I placed them under, well to the side, of the tree. Edward walked in as I placed Esme's gift against the wall.
"Jeez! What's that Bella?"
"Esme's" Esme then walked in with her gifts.
"What's mine?" she inquired as she placed her gifts under the tree.
"That" Edward pointed to the box and her mouth fell a gape.
"Bella, you shouldn't have!" I smiled smugly
"I couldn't help myself"
"Okay" she smiled and walked back to Carlisle. Edward walked towards me and wrapped his arms around my waist.
"Which one's mine?" Edward asked, as I buried my head in the crook of his neck.
"I'm not saying"
"Just a little clue"
"Nope" he sighed, lifted me up onto his shoulder and started walking, "EDWARD! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?! PUT ME DOWN!"
"Sorry no can do"
"EDWARD PUT MY DAUGHTER DOWN NOW!" Dad yelled from his office and Edward put me down immediately. Haha! I stuck my tongue out in victory. He pulled me by the hand to my room
"Cheater" he whispered playfully in my ear. I opened my door and turned to face him.
"Reinforcements, actually" he shoke his head.
"I'm not going to win am I?" I shoke my head, "Well get changed into your pajamas and meet me here" he kissed my lips and I closed my door. I quickly showered and then slipped on the pale tank top and blue silk trousers, with a matching dressing gown. I tied up my hair and slipped on some blue fluffy slippers. I opened my door and found Edward leaning against my wall, in dark blue trousers and a white vest with black slippers. He looked at me and smiled. He wrapped his arms around me.
"I love you in blue" he smiled.
"I love you in these vests" I stroked his strong biceps, "Very accommodating" I laughed and so did he.
I think we can all agree Edward in those vests would be a very lovely sight!!! :p
xxx