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Chapter 28 – Jingle Bells

EPOV - December 21, 2009

To be completely honest I loved spending unlimited time alone with Bella and shutting out the world for a few more days before we reemerged into the glaring lights of my career. When we weren't making love or showing each other how much we meant to each other, Bella spent hours typing at the computer while I familiarized myself with "The Pattinson Project' catalog of music.

I loved having my guitar back in my hands and remembering just where to place my fingers on the strings. For the first few days the tips of my fingers ached, and I gradually had to re-form my guitar calluses. Chord progressions and new lyrics saturated my head and I filled the pages of my notebook. Bella loved to sit at my feet while I practiced playing and she unknowingly influenced what I was writing next.

There was no way to avoid the attention that my sister's wedding was having on everyone. Emmett had dragged me to J's Formalwear in the Northgate Mall to be fitted for my tuxedo. I was grateful that my sister had great taste and that she wasn't going to put us into powder blue ruffled shirts or anything crazy like that. Rose distinctively requested for Emmett and I to wear a two-button, no vest classic tuxedo by Calvin Klein. I actually liked how I looked with the bowtie, satin lapel and satin-striped pants.

Even though the wedding was going to be a small affair, it wasn't going to be simple. Rose had been planning her wedding to Emmett since high school and she had a detailed list that we were all expected to follow. Bella was the maid-of-honor, which had her running all over town looking for items with Rose and talking with my mother on the phone for hours on end.

The other day, Emmett and I met with Newton and we laid down plans for our next tour for the Spring that would allow me time off to have my own wedding, along with media blasts about my full recovery and the band's return to the road. The promotional junket we had done in November actually allowed us to control how the media would handle the news about my current status without having them converging on us like a pack of dogs. The fans knew that I was seriously injured and that it would take me time to get back to work and they had been patient with us so far.

After Rose and Emmett returned from their honeymoon the band would go straight into rehearsal. I needed to work on my stamina and get back to working out and eating more healthfully. I was really enjoying Bella's home-cooked meals, but I knew it was important that I get back in shape so that I could survive a 5-month tour. Newton was going to book the locations closer together to avoid anymore long, overnight hauls. I didn't remember the accident, but the other guys did and we wanted to try and avoid any hazards that being on the road could bring.

Emmett was busy with his wedding plans, so he didn't pressure me into coming to the studio. Jasper and Jake were making their own plans for getting back on the road and we were all looking forward to being together in mid-January.

BPOV

I was in nirvana living with Edward again and putting our life back on the right track. We had a hard time keeping our hands off of each other, and some days we didn't get dressed at all. We managed to find time to do some work in between and it was incredible to hear Edward playing his music again. I found myself being drawn to him and I would sit and listen to him for hours.

The story I was working on about Edward was still easily spilling out onto the pages. It almost had me thinking that it could become a book. Some afternoons I wrote without even knowing how much time had passed and Edward would come and ask me if I was hungry. I wanted to surprise him, so I didn't disclose any details of what I was working on and he thought it was just another article for LOUD.

Rose gave me a few days before she started asking me to join her in scouring Seattle for linens, candles, flowers and wedding favors. I had to give the girl credit, she knew what she wanted and she provided me with a checklist to help her. Since Forks was so rural we had to have a lot of things shipped down from Seattle. The holiday added to the pressure, but a few vendors wanted to bend over backwards to have Rose's celebrity business. She swore them all to secrecy up until the wedding with an agreement that they would get to disclose the details after the event.

Esme also had some of her own connections and used them to hire a chef to come to the house and prepare the midnight supper for all the guests. With her designing talents she would be transforming the back lawn into a tented, elegant, intimate wedding environment that would include a dance floor and seating for both the ceremony and dinner. Along with all the wedding preparations, Esme was decorating the house for Christmas and getting ready to have all of us at the house together. I was talking to her almost every day and both she and Carlisle were happier than they had ever been.

As a family we decided to skip the gift exchange since all of us were so involved in Edward's recovery and Rose's wedding. I hadn't had the opportunity to give Edward a gift since I missed his birthday because we were apart, so I was still going to find something special for him. He had showered me with so many wonderful gifts and I wanted to surprise him with something special. While Rose and I were shopping for the wedding, I was able to find the perfect gift. I had to call Charlie to ask him for a small loan and I did some name dropping to the store manager so that I got a deal that I could afford. I gave it to Rose to take to Forks and help me keep it as a surprise from Edward.

I had packed for our two-week stay in Forks. Edward was easy and I made sure he had a pair of black dress socks for the wedding. I wanted to make sure I had the right dress for the bachelorette party and the proper outfit for any other activity that might arise. Alice and Jasper would be arriving for their holiday visit with the Hales on Christmas Eve, so if I forgot anything she could bring it down with her. Jake had been spending a lot of time in Forks because of his father's health so he would be available the entire time that we were there.

Edward was looking forward to seeing his parents again and he had gotten clearance to drive from the doctors, so he was practically jumping up and down to leave. The weather in Forks was in the mid-30s and the snow was finding a way to stick to the ground, but I doubted if any of it would last.

It didn't seem long before we arrived and Edward pulled the Volvo directly into the garage and left our luggage in the car so as not to delay his reunion with his parents. As we entered, the Pattinson house smelled like warm cookies and spices. They had an enormous fresh spruce that was perfectly decorated and placed in the center of the front windows in the main room and the staircase was draped with fresh evergreens.

Before we could announce ourselves, Esme and Carlisle had their arms wrapped around their son. Edward fit perfectly in between them as they huddled together in the hallway. It had been a long time since they had shared any physical affection for each other and it was nice to be a witness.

"Bella, come here honey." Carlisle motioned for me and pulled me into the group hug.

"I love you." Edward said adoringly to his parents as Esme kissed her son's cheeks.

"We love you too, it's so good to have you back son," Carlisle rubbed the top of Edward's head messing up his hair more.

"I have my family all here." Esme said joyfully as tears of happiness poured down her cheeks. It was the first time I had ever seen Esme cry and thankfully it was from her overwhelming love of her beloved Edward.

"Come…We were just about to eat lunch." Esme sniffled and smiled as we all broke from the embrace.

Rose and Emmett were already in the kitchen waiting for us. Emmett would be spending the next several nights at his parents until the wedding, so things would be different at the Pattinson home compared to my previous visits. Edward pulled out a chair next to him at the table for me to sit in.

"Finally no more empty chairs at the table," Edward smiled. "What's for lunch Mom?"

"Vegetable soup and popovers." Esme replied as she filled our bowls with her homemade soup.

"Smells delicious." I never felt more at home as I did at that moment.

EPOV

"It's so good to have you home son. How are you feeling?" Carlisle asked as we sat around the table to eat our lunch. I had been speaking to my parent's everyday so they were up to speed with my recovery and that my engagement with Bella was back on.

"Excellent. I haven't had any problems since I started to regain my memory. I've done as much as I can and everything I can to build on it."

"The brain is amazing…it could have taken you up to two years before we would have gotten too concerned, but spontaneous recovery was always possible." Carlisle looked at me with pride.

"Dr. Riggins gave me the okay to drive and he doesn't seem to think I'll have any problems touring this spring."

"It's wonderful. I'm so thankful you have your music again." Esme added.

"No headaches?" Carlisle continued.

"None." I didn't miss the painful throbbing that had haunted me for months.

"We have Newton making arrangements for another tour and for us to go back to work after Rose and I return from our honeymoon." Emmett told Carlisle.

"It's great to hear that you are strong enough to go back to the band." Carlisle said.

"I need to work on my stamina, been kinda lazy for the past few months, but I'm really looking forward to going back to work." I had enough of lying around and not being productive. It wasn't my nature to be so apathetic about my career.

After lunch I went out to the car and got our bags and brought them up to my room. Walking up the stairway I got a feeling of déjà vu, which was more likely another memory and it grew stronger as I approached the doorway to my room. My room held many years of memories of my life and I remembered the night I kissed Bella only a few months ago. The experience of feeling attraction for the first time was an opportunity that few people had happen twice.

I took special care of my tuxedo and I hung it gently in the closet then placed the luggage on the floor. I peered over the shelves of journals and memorabilia of my life. I was grateful that my mom didn't pack it all away had and kept Rose's and my rooms as places we could come back to. My parents provided us with solid foundations to build our lives on and I certainly was appreciative.

I removed Bella's Christmas present that I had secretly tucked inside my bag so she wouldn't find it when we unpacked later. I tucked it in my dresser drawer under a few things so she wouldn't be able to find it. I pulled the curtains back so when we came to bed the moonlight would be watching over us. It was going to be a hectic couple of weeks and I wanted to do all that I could to make our first Christmas memorable.

Bella, Rose and my mother had their heads together talking about the wedding. I joined Emmett and Dad in front of the television. I needed to discuss the bachelor party since it was my responsibility as Best Man to plan it.

"Em, what do you want to do for your bachelor party?" I knew the standard stag party was out of the question.

"I'm up for anything." Emmett answered quickly with no suggestions.

"The girls are going to Port Angeles, how about we stay in town and go to Mill Creek Bar and Grill, and they have a big screen, pool and darts. What else do we need?"

"Sounds like a great place. It's convenient for everyone." Carlisle added.

"They also have a stage for live music. I'll ask if they'll let us set up and play." All our friends were musicians in some form or another and it would be a kick taking turns playing something. "Do you want me to reserve the place?"

"Yeah, sounds like a great idea." Emmett was happy with a simple night out drinking with the guys. I didn't think he would expect any girls after all he went through getting back in Rose's good graces. Word would definitely get out around town if I hired strippers to drive down from Seattle. We were trying to keep our names out of the news.

"Dad, can I use your office to make some calls?" I needed the computer to get the phone number of the bar and call Jake and Jasper about the plans.

"Sure son, and call Mr. Cullen so he can help you contact everyone." Carlisle replied.

I walked across the house to my father's office. It was a room I seldom entered and I sat in his oversized leather chair behind his massive desk. Before I turned on the computer I noticed all the family photos he surrounded himself with. Some of them were when Rose and I were very young all the way up until very recently. He had clippings about the band slipped under the glass that protected the top of his desk, which surprised me a little since I always thought his focus was on medicine when he came into his office. Carlisle was a extraordinary father and I hoped that one day I would be able to be the same great father to my children.

I called the Mill and they were happy to accommodate us on the 30th and gave us permission to be the band for part of the evening. I called Mr. Cullen next, and he was completely agreeable with the arrangements I had made for his son and he told me he would deal with contacting the guests on their side of the list. Jake and Jasper were excited about setting up the band for a short gig. I needed Rose's list so I could finish contacting the remaining male wedding guests to join us.

After my calls, I returned to the living room and sat to watch whatever Emmett had on.

"We're on at the Mill." I said, happy that it was such and easy accomplishment. I planned on buying the first round and I was sure Carlisle would be just as generous. Emmett has been a son to him since he and I became friends in the 9th grade.

"My relatives will be arriving for the wedding after Christmas, until then I'm expected to be home every night," Emmett grumbled. "It's going to be rough not being with my Rosie."

"I'm sure your parents love having you home. With everything that needs to be done time will fly." Carlisle said as he continued to stare at the TV.

"Easy for you say,' Emmett caught himself. "In all due respect sir."

"You can start calling me Dad." Carlisle laughed and slapped Emmett's back.

BPOV

I sat with Rose and Esme as we went over the wedding details one more time. Most of the items were being delivered the morning of wedding, including the food and liquor. Jake asked a few friends from La Push to give us a hand setting things up.

Instead of a DJ, Rose hired the Jason Parker Quartet from Seattle who had no problems traveling to Forks to perform for the wedding. They would provide the music for all aspects of the ceremony and reception. Their repertoire was not only jazz music, but also the time-honored standards that everyone enjoyed dancing to, and Rose was sure the boys would step in and stir things up.

The flowers were expected to arrive at Forks Florist a day before the ceremony and they said they would help us decorate inside the tent after the rental company set up the tables and chairs. The chef arranged for the table settings and glassware and Esme had the linens and candles stored in the guest bedroom alone, with the party favors. To make things festive, Rose wanted noisemakers and party hats placed on all the tables as part of the New Years Eve celebration.

"I had the dresses shipped directly to Mrs. Gage's house," Rose explained. "I can't wait for you to seem them."

Mrs. Gage was the local seamstress that handled every wedding and prom dress alteration in Forks. Tomorrow we had our dress fitting appointment and it would be the first time I would be trying on the dress Rose had selected for me. I wasn't too concerned about my dress fitting since Alice had been dressing me for years and provided my measurements. I also hadn't seen Rose's dress and I was excited to see what she selected.

"Esme, what are your plans for Christmas? I would love to help you cook." I asked hoping to take some of the holiday strain off of Esme's shoulders.

"I was hoping to keep it simple since we are going to have such a lavish meal at the wedding," Esme was unsure. "Do you have any suggestions?"

"A standing rib roast would be nice." I thought while we were out tomorrow I could pick up some groceries.

"Will you and Emmett be here for Christmas dinner?" Esme asked Rose.

"You know Em, he always has room for another dinner," Rose answered. "I can help too."

"With both of your help, it seems we have everything under control." Esme sat back in her chair.

Edward stepped into the kitchen, "Are you ladies still talking about the wedding?" he rested his hands on my shoulders.

"Christmas too." I looked up to answer.

"It sounds exhausting…" Edward squeezed my shoulders. "Can I steal you away for a little while?"

"I need to freshen up before we go to the Cullen's for dinner." Rose stood from her chair. "Thank you so much for everything, don't forget tomorrow." She blew kisses and rushed off to her room.

"Mom?" Edward asked.

"You two go. I need to get out of this kitchen and put my feet up while I still can." Esme smiled as she stood from her chair and made her way to Carlisle leaving Edward and I alone.

"Care to go for a ride with me?" Edward offered his hand to help me out of my chair.

"Sure…" I had no idea where Edward was taking me, but I knew wanted to be alone with him.

"Let's grab our coats." Edward smiled as we headed for the hall closet.

EPOV

I found a blanket at the bottom of the closet and took it with me and tossed it in the backseat. Once we were seat-belted in, I turned up the heat and slowly headed towards the coast. I thought some fresh air and a nice view would be a relaxing way to spend the afternoon together. Bella hasn't seen the cliffs and if wasn't too cold we could sit and watch the waves.

"I wanted to steal you away while I had a chance." My foot pressed on the accelerator.

"I was hoping you would." Bella leaned closer to me.

"I know it isn't the best weather to be sight-seeing, but we could always stay in the car." We soon pulled off the road and parked close to the edge of the cliffs.

"What a wonderful view." Bella commented as soon as she realized where we were.

"Do you want to take a walk closer?"

"Let's try…" Bella exited the car and I joined her. It was colder than I expected and the ocean winds had a bite. I placed my arm around her as we walked towards the edge of the cliffs and peered over. "It's so dangerous here even though the view is incredible." Bella clung to my arm.

"I wanted to share this with you, I've come to this place to think many times, but I think it's too cold to be outside today," I pulled Bella tighter in my arms to keep us warm. "We should get back to the car."

We walked quickly back to the Volvo, "I brought a blanket so we could sit a while if you like."

Bella crawled to her knees and reached over the seat to get the blanket and draped it over our laps. "I love being here," Bella stared out the windshield at the dark ocean water ahead of us. "I could see us raising our babies here."

The words softly fell out her mouth and my heart jumped. "Our babies. That sounded so phenomenal hearing you say that," I shifted my body in my seat so that I faced Bella. "Do you mean it?"

"Which part? Babies or raising them in Forks?" Bella flirted with me, batting her big brown eyes and grinned. "Yes to both."

"Yes to settling here to raise our family?" I had never given it much thought about how we would spend our life after we had gotten married. I knew we agreed we wanted to have children, but nothing about where we would live.

"Seattle and the loft is perfect for us now. You're close to the airport and the studio, but once we start creating our family, I'd like us to be near your parents and this charming town."

I cupped Bella's right cheek and leaned in to kiss her. I was in love with a remarkable woman who continued to amaze me. Bella's lips were hot compared to the chill of the car and I slowly twisted my tongue with hers.

Bella crept under the blanket over the gearbox and half way into my lap, as our lips remained locked. While we kept at it, Bella's right hand massaged my thigh, and my stiffening cock struggled behind the buttons of my jeans, causing me to moan in pleasure. I was only about half-hard and her hand was tentative as she began rubbing and squeezing my semi-erect cock and it felt marvelous. I reached my free hand through the opening of Bella's coat and I caressed her clothed covered breast, feeling her arch into my hand.

My eyes were closed as our hands explored each other within the confinements of the Volvo's front-seat. Bella's hand played with the hair on the back of my neck as she pulled my face closer. She was making me unbelievably horny. My hips lifted from the seat and I groaned and squirmed.

The windows of the car began to fog up as we continued to make out in the car. Bella was teasing me and intentionally made sure she kept me constrained in my clothes. Her fingers outlined my cock over my jeans as she slightly bit my lower lip.

I nibbled Bella's neck and refrained from leaving my mark. I pressed my mouth near her ear and whispered, "You're driving me crazy."

"We should stop." Bella answered.

"NO!" I growled.

"Someone could see us." Bella pulled her coat shut and sat back in her seat.

I sighed and my head fell back on the headrest. I had to somehow regain my composure. I completely enjoyed the make-out session, but if Bella wanted to stop, I would. I turned the car on and switched on the window defroster.

"Are you mad?" Bella asked me.

"I can never be mad at you…' I smiled and kissed her lightly. "That was great."

"I didn't mean to push you so far." Bella was flushed and flustered.

"Oh love, you never have to push me." I laughed. "You take my breath away."

We buckled our seat belts and I slowly turned the car around towards the main road. My phone began to ring and I handed it to Bella to answer.

"It's your mom," Bella pressed the phone to her ear. "Hello."

I could hear my mom's voice, "Can you kids go out to dinner tonight? Your father was called to the hospital and it would be nice to take advantage of not having to cook tonight.'

"Sure, do you want us to bring you home something?" Bella asked.

"No, I have plenty of leftovers I can warm up."

"Okay. We'll see you later, goodbye." Bella handed my phone back.

"Are you interested in Italian?" I steered the car towards Port Angeles.

"Sounds good." Bella reached over and held my hand.

I took her to La Bella Italia.

BPOV

Edward drove me to a restaurant in Port Angeles for dinner. Things had gotten hot and heavy between us while we parked by the cliffs and I had to put the brakes on because I was afraid someone would see us, or even worse, a police car would pull up. I hated cutting Edward off, but I knew I would make it up to him later.

We ordered a bottle of merlot and shared a plate of mushroom ravioli and an antipasto. It was a very tasty meal and we sat in a dark booth holding hands the entire time. A few people seemed to recognize Edward, but he never took his eyes off of me to notice. It wouldn't be long before Edward would be forced back in the spotlight and I cherished these moments alone.

We headed back to Forks and when we arrived home, Esme was already in bed and Rose was still out with Emmett. We tiptoed upstairs and quietly locked ourselves in our room. Edward kept he lights off and started removing my clothes as I pulled off his shirts.

"You know you drove me insane in the car." Edward hissed as his rough fingertips grazed across my skin.

"Did you like it?" I teased as I pulled at the button of his jeans.

"I loved it." Edward stood still as I finished unbuttoning his jeans and pulled them to the floor. "I almost couldn't control myself. I was so fucking horny I could hardly eat my dinner."

"Come here, let's finish what we started." I crawled onto the bed.

Edward began to kiss and suck each of my breasts as his body draped over mine. I dug my fingers into his back as he lowered his head down my torso and eventually arrived between my legs, pushing his tongue between my lips feverishly licking and sucking. His mouth felt like it was burning my skin and his tongue lashed out like a whip, causing my hips to rock uncontrollably in motion with Edward's touch as he drove me crazy with his tongue. He felt my body spasm and responded by sliding two of his fingers deep inside of me and the sensation just got better. His thumb pressed and rubbed on my clit, bringing me quickly to my first orgasm. I pulled on his hair as he made his way up my stomach kissing me and looking into my eyes as I breathed heavily to recover.

He lay next to me and we continued to kiss, as I tasted myself on his tongue, I stroked his chest with one hand and his face with my fingers of the other. As I fondled Edward's chest my hand moved lower and reached the base of his beautiful cock and I moved my fingers lightly over his balls.

"Are you still horny?" I asked as I crawled over him and wiggled my tits across his chest.

Edward smiled devilishly back at me, "Always for you."

He kiss me deeply as I took his cock in my hand holding tight, and I stroked him with my grip gradually getting tighter and I pulled harder cupping his balls as I moved down and kissed the tip. I opened my mouth licking the tip and releasing my warm breath over the rest of his long, stiff shaft. I then took him in my wet mouth as my lips tightened around his cock and Edward felt my teeth press a little against him and it made him flinch as the palms of his hands smacked against the mattress.

My tongue glided over the tip in my mouth as I released my grip and took more of him in, sucking slightly as my fingers circled over his balls. Edward's hands ran over my hair as I pumped a few times taking him deeper with each move.

"Baby please...you gotta let go." Edward said between gasps as he pulled me up. "Lie on your back for me love." I did as he asked as my hair splayed across the pillows.

Edward knelt slightly and lifted my right leg with his hand and placed it over his shoulder before he entered me. He bent over me and we kissed passionately baring down on top of me as he pushed himself deep inside. Our bodies pressed against each other as his hips began grinding up against mine burying his cock deep inside me, and he watched me breathing heavily with each thrust.

Edward's hand squeezed my breast as he picked up speed, "Look at me love." Edward commanded as he stared into my eyes watching my face up close as he brought me to a second orgasm, my hands scratching down his back as he came inside me. Edward slowed down his thrusting and came to a stop letting my leg go so he could slide out and moved to my side as we relaxed in each other's arms.

"Aren't you glad I made you wait until we got home?" I laughed as I gasped for air and we both held onto each other.

OoOo

A few days later, Christmas Morning.

I woke up with Edward still fast asleep next to me. I was excited about spending our first Christmas together and I couldn't wait to give Edward his gift. I couldn't resist myself from waking him. I kissed his cheek and whispered in his ear, "Merry Christmas."

Edward's eyes began to flutter and his arms reached for me. I curled up next to him as he began to mumble. "What time is it?"

"8," I flinched as I confessed. "It's Christmas, will you please wake up with me?"

"8…A…M? Edward buried his face into his pillow and rolled to his stomach.

I kissed up his bare back and curled over him closer. "Don't you want to see what Santa brought you?

"You think Santa remembered me?" Edward turned and smiled at me with his sleepy puffy face.

"You've been a very good boy." I kissed his cheek again. "Rose and Emmett will be here for breakfast."

"Okay…give me a minute." Edward struggled to wake up.

I slipped out of bed and pulled out Edward's sleep pants and a clean t-shirt from the dresser for him to put on. I grabbed my new pajamas, wrapped my robe around me and brushed my hair while Edward slowly dressed.

Edward sat on the edge of the bed and opened his arms to me to come to him. I sat on his knee and he hugged me tight against his chest. "Merry Christmas baby, I love you."

"I love you too." I kissed his lips tenderly before we stood to head for the kitchen, holding hands as we descended the stairs.

I could smell the coffee and bacon as we entered the room.

"Merry Christmas." We all greeted each other with hugs and kisses.

Esme had made scones, scrambled eggs and bacon and she had it all set out on the table.

"Edward awake this early in the morning?" Emmett teased. "I'm shocked."

"Bella told me Santa brought me something." Edward gulped down his orange juice and gradually sat at his place at the table.

"There's definitely evidence of him being here." Carlisle said as he placed his teacup down and Esme sat in his lap.

"See I told you." I cuddled up against Edward. I couldn't wait for him to get his gift from me. It was the first time in our relationship that I had the opportunity to give him anything significant.

I filled my mug with coffee and enjoyed the breakfast with everyone. Edward excused himself and returned with envelopes in his hand.

"I know we agreed no presents this year, but I couldn't help myself," Edward handed everyone in his family an envelope. "After all I put everyone through, this is the least I could do. This is from Bella and I."

"Edward we love you and we're your family." Rose stated as she held her gift.

"Open it, please." Edward asked.

Everyone peeled open the seal and pulled out airline tickets.

"Children!" Esme exclaimed. "London?"

"This is somewhat of a surprise to Bella too," Edward held my hand. "I'm taking you to England for our honeymoon and I would like everyone to join us."

"Really?" I couldn't believe it. I was so surprised.

"I should be the one taking you to London, not LOUD. The tour is taking us to Europe so we can all go and have a good time."

I couldn't think of anything more appropriate.

"Mom and Dad, you can visit Auntie Diane and Uncle Peter while Rose and I show Emmett and Bella home." Edward was very excited about his gift and everyone was giddy with him.

"You're very thoughtful…thank you son." Carlisle held the ticket in his hand.

"Let's go see what Santa brought you," I pulled on Edward's arm. I knew Rose had hid my gift in the corner behind the tree with a huge red bow wrapped around it.

We all gathered around the beautifully decorated tree and Edward stood and waited as I climbed over the branches. I was so excited that my mouth was dry and my hands were shaking. I lifted the gift and turned to reveal it to Edward.

"A 1962 ES335 Gibson!" Edward's eyes widen at the guitar that was custom-made with a blonde finish, gold hardware and a Bigsby B-7 tremolo. "OH my God Bella!"

"I found it at Emerald City Guitars," I was so happy he liked it. "I thought you should have it."

Edward gently held the guitar in his hands and began to tear up. "This is unbelievable."

"I'm so happy you love it." I didn't expect him to cry. Edward stepped over still cradling the guitar and buried his head in my neck. I reached up and grasped the back of his head as a few of his tears hit my skin.

"You gotta take that baby on the road with you." Emmett patted Edward's back. "You have great taste Bella."

Edward kissed my neck and then my cheek. "Thank you! I love you."

The Pattinsons started to pull out packages from under the tree as we all sat down on the couch.

"Hey, I thought no presents." I was embarrassed because I didn't get anyone else anything.

"Oh, no need to concern yourself sweetie," Esme handed me a package. "It's just a little something from us."

"I saw this and I couldn't resist." Rose gave me another present.

"This is from me," Edward placed a flat box on my lap. "I hope you like it."

I felt my face flush as everyone stared at me with my pile of presents in my lap. I was the only one who had anything to unwrap. I looked at Edward for reassurance.

"Come on open them!" Emmett bellowed as he bounced on the edge of his seat.

I started with Rose and Emmett's present. I tore the paper and found a small jewelry box and I lifted the lid to reveal small pearl earrings. "Wow." I gasped. "These are beautiful."

"I thought you might want to wear them for the wedding." Rose smiled.

"They're perfect, thank you so much." Edward handed me his parents present for me to open next.

My hands shook as the shimmering paper ripped away and I looked down at the box. "An iPad? Are you kidding me?" I was shocked.

"We hope it helps with your work." Carlisle grinned.

I jumped up from my place on the couch and hugged and kissed Esme, Carlisle, Rose and Emmett for their thoughtful generosity. "Thank you so much!"

"Now it's time for my present," Edward beckoned me to his side with his brightly wrapped package in his hand. "It's just a little something."

I knelt on the couch beside him and carefully pulled the wrapping paper off the flat box. I lifted the lid and pushed aside the tissue paper to find the notebook I had given Edward in the hospital in Wyoming and a CD.

"What's this?" I ran my fingers over the top of the cover.

"A piece of me." My heart swelled at Edward's simple comment.

I opened the notebook and found that it was filled with Edward's private thoughts and the feelings he had after the accident. I couldn't believe he was offering his journal to me. I lifted up the unmarked CD.

"I wrote you a new song, it's not fully produced yet, but I promise to make a better recording once I get back into the studio." Edward flashed his famous grin.

"I can't wait to hear it." I felt tears building up in my throat as I tried to push them down. I curled myself around Edward as we held each other on the couch.

Esme gathered up the tattered wrapping paper from the floor and everyone returned to the kitchen for more coffee and tea leaving us alone. Edward lifted me up in his arms and carried me back upstairs and placed me gently on my feet as he closed and locked the door behind him. We both rushed to remove our clothing. It was unlike us to break away from the family to make love, but things were different.

Edward's hands glided across my naked stomach, softly, exciting my flesh with each movement. I shivered as his hands move slowly across my skin and I leaned back into him resting my head on his shoulder. His breath was so warm and his mouth so loving as his kisses and nibbles brought my body to life. Edward bit gently near my collarbone applying the perfect amount of pressure to deliver a sting of pain that immediately melted into pleasure.

"Take me," my body was screaming. "Mmmmm." I moan softly

I leaned back into him further, feeling his heartbeat accelerate. After slow caresses across my stomach, Edward's hands finally reached up to my aching breasts, expertly running across my nipples making them stand at attention. I arched and pressed my breasts into his hands. His kisses trailed up and down my neck, his breath still so hot against me, and I reached up and placed my hands over his, wanting him to move faster, wanting him to take more.

"Keep your hands by your side. Let me." Edward requested and I reluctantly dropped them to my side.

He slowly rubbed my nipples between his calloused fingers they were so hard and so sensitive. As he flicked at them, it sent jolts of pleasure through my body. "Oh yes." I moaned louder. I begin to grind my ass into his groin, wanting to feel more of him. Edward's cock was hard and at full attention. Knowing that his teasing was torturing us both made me smile. He pulled my ear lobe into his mouth and nibbled on it. His breath was still so very hot, his heart pounded at my back.

Edward nudged me toward the bed as my hands reached out to brace myself. I gasped as his cock jumped at the sound and the excitement he knew he'd delivered. I reached back and grab his thighs, digging my nails into them.

"Mmmm." He moaned into my ear. Tingles of pleasure were shooting deep inside me. He moaned continually into my ear now, knowing what he was doing to me, knowing that I was at his mercy.

"Oh baby, I want you so bad." He whispered in my ear. This only fueled my need to feel him inside of me and I thrust my ass backward harder.

"I need you, now." He whispered hoarsely as he eased into me slowly. I couldn't get enough of his flesh. I squeezed around him as he pulsed deep within me thrusting harder and deeper, but not faster. His hands gripped my hips as he rocked into me.

Our bodies remained in a rhythm of bliss, demanding and answering immediately the desires of the other. Edward thrust forcefully again, keeping me with him as our bodies shuddered together in pure pleasure. Harder and deeper Edward continued to fill me.

His body brought me pleasure beyond anything I'd ever known. His heartbeat was stronger, pounding against my back. I could feel him pulsing even as he pushed into me. As his body prepared to explode, my body tensed then quivered against his as my walls squeezed him inside me, encouraging him. The orgasmic waves crashed through me as my body shook and heaved. I tried not to cry out at the intense pleasure being washed over me, through me.

"Amazing" was the only thing running through my mind.

With a final thrust, Edward held it there, pulsing so deep inside me. I collapsed on the bed and his chest pressed against my back, our hearts beat together, for each other.

We crawled up in the bed and I kissed his lips softly then whispered into his ear "Merry Christmas baby." Edward laughed.

"We need to get back downstairs." Edward said, pulling his hand through his hair.

I kissed his cheek and jumped out of bed and ran into the bathroom. We quickly showered and dressed and rejoined the family before anyone had a chance to really miss us.

I love Christmas time...don't you?

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