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Chapter Thirty

"Bella, I'm going to go ahead and go," Maggie said as she poked her head in, "I finished sweeping."

"That's fine! Merry Christmas!"

"Merry Christmas," She smiled, "I'll see you Tuesday."

"See you!"

I pulled the cookies out of the oven when it dinged then went back to frosting my cake. Tomorrow night I was going to the Cullen's house for Christmas dinner. Esme had called me last week to confirm that I was coming. When she picked up on my confusion, she vowed to kill Edward, who had been planning on inviting me that night.

I was glad that she had invited me. I was worried about spending Christmas alone. A few times I had broke down crying, missing my parents. I was very thankful for Edward's family.

"Mm, something smells good," Edward said as he walked into the kitchen.

"How did you get in here?" I chuckled.

"Caught Maggie before she locked up," he said, trying to snag a cookie.

I smacked him with the spatula, "No! These are for dinner tomorrow!"

"Bella, you don't have to bake all of this for my family," He said, reaching around and successfully grabbing a cookie, "Oh shit, hot." He whimpered when he took a bite.

"That's what you get," I said, "And yes I absolutely have too. It was so nice of your mother to invite me. Plus, it's really all I can bring."

"We went shopping last week. You have plenty to bring." He said.

"We did go shopping, but you paid for everything. I wanted to bring something that came from me."

"The gifts are from both of us," he said, "And you picked everything out."

"Well, whatever. The best thing I can contribute is my baking," I said, "Your mom's cooking dinner, so I'll provide plenty of desserts."

"What all do you have here?" He asked, putting his hand on my waist.

"I have three types of Christmas cookies. Sugar, chocolate chip, and white macadamia nut, your father's favorite. I made Christmas candy. And I have a chocolate cake. I'm decorating it to look all Christmas-y."

"Looks cute," he said, "Are you almost done?"

"Yes sir, I'm just putting the last finishing touches on it."

"Good, because I am ready to get our Christmas started," He said, "I have the Chinese food, our mini Christmas tree, and Christmas movies."

Edward and I had planned on spending Christmas together. It was my idea, but I had been a little too scared to bring it up. I didn't want Edward to think I was moving too fast. But then he asked what we were doing for Christmas, and I flooded him with a ton of ideas.

Edward had grabbed food from our favorite Chinese restaurant and brought some Christmas movies from his mom's house. He had also stopped by Walmart and grabbed the pre-decorated mini-tree where we could place our presents.

We were going to do it at his house, but I had a ton of last minute Christmas orders I had to get done. He was fine with doing it at my house. We were practically living together now. There was only one, maybe two nights where we didn't sleep in the same bed.

"Are we going to eat the gingerbread house tonight?" Edward asked.

I laughed; since Christmas came around, I learned that Edward's favorite dessert was gingerbread. He was sneaking tiny pieces of the gingerbread house when he thought I wasn't looking.

"Yeah, you can eat it tonight. But after dinner." I said.

He waited while I put on the last few touches to the cake.

"Perfect!" I said, "Okay, help me wrap this stuff please."

Edward grabbed the boxes and helped me package everything. I placed them in the fridge then patted my hands against my apron.

"Alright, let's get our Christmas started," I said.

Edward chuckled and took my apron off, pulling me close, "I could go ahead and give you your present now?"

I giggled, "No more sex in the kitchen. I had to deep clean everything last time."

He smiled, "Don't worry, I know it's not present time yet."

I shook my head, "Pervert."

He playfully swatted my rear when I turned towards the door.

Ever since we started having sex, Edward has been more handsy. I wasn't complaining, in fact I absolutely loved it. I didn't realize how dirty I truly was until Edward and I started fooling around.

We walked up to the apartment. Cinnamon ran out from the blanket fort that Edward and I had made a week ago to watch movies. I had yet to take it down. I loved our little blanket fort.

Edward didn't tense up anymore when Cinnamon came near him, but he still didn't pet him. We were taking baby steps.

"I'm going to change into my pajamas." I said.

I took my top off and tossed it into the dirty hamper, my pants following. I was no longer shy to be nude around Edward. His constant complimenting and ogling at me whenever I was naked had made me more confident.

I had a pair of Christmas pajamas I planned to wear tonight. They were so cute. I got Edward a pair too. He preferred to sleep naked, but I told him that it was Christmas and he had to wear Christmas pajamas.

"Oh god, we cannot take any pictures." Edward said.

I turned around and couldn't help but laugh, "You look so cute!"

He gave me a look, "I must really really like you. Because I would never be caught dead in something like this."

"You look so handsome," I said, "How do I look."

"You look cute in those," he said, "I look like some pervert who has a collection of kid's toys."

"I mean, you do have—,"

"Hey, hey," he said, "I told you, those were from when I was twelve and my mother won't let me throw them out."

I laughed, "Mm hmm. Sure."

He sat down at the table while I grabbed plates for our dinner. We opened the boxes and filled out plates.

"So, how was your day?" I asked.

"Eh, it was okay," he said, "I saw my mother today. She wanted me to tell you that she missed you at the charity event, but everyone loved the cookies and brownies you sent over."

"Awe," I said, "I wished I could've gone. But I had so many orders, I just couldn't pull myself away."

"That's alright," he said, "You're coming to the New Year's Party though, right?"

"Mm hmm. I just have to find a dress. Apparently my graduation dress isn't fancy enough."

"Just a heads off, Alice is going to rope you into a shopping spree. She wants to go to Fifth Avenue."

I frowned, "I hope she doesn't get too upset if I decline. I just can't afford anything on Fifth Avenue."

Edward gave me a look, "Just go, don't worry about the money."

"No." I said sternly, not even looking at him.

"Bella, you need a dress for the party. Take my card and go."

"Edward I'm not comfortable with that."

"It's fine Bella," He said, "Look, you already promised my mother you were coming. I know you, if you walk into that place with your graduation dress, which is very cute by the way, you will feel very underdressed and out of place. So just take my card and go get you a nice dress."

I sighed; he had a way of somehow convincing me to use his card or accept very fancy gifts. It was so aggravating.

After we finished dinner, we washed the dishes then put up the little tree. It was cute, and it lasted for about ten minutes, then Cinnamon decided that he was going to launch himself into the tree. Trying to get him out of it was too much of a hassle, so we just let him enjoy himself.

Edward popped one of the movies into the DVD player, then crawled into the blanket fort with me. I had a bowl of popcorn and the gingerbread house I made.

I snuggled up against Edward's chest, "This is my favorite Christmas movie."

"I haven't seen it in years," Edward said, "My Christmases are usually spent with whiskey."

"That sounds lonely," I said, "You didn't spend it with your parents?"

"Bella, I'm almost thirty. At a certain point, you stop spending the night at your parents for Christmas."

"Oh yeah that's right," I smirked, "I forgot you're old."

He gasped, "Old?"

"Yep," I leaned back against the pillows, "You're an old man."

"Old man," He nodded slowly before springing on me.

He grabbed my sides and tickling me. I squealed and kicked, trying to get him off of me.

"Get off!" I laughed.

"Lemme ask you something Bella," he said, "Could an old man make you cum the way I do?"

"Oh my god!" I smacked his shoulder, "Can we at least finish the movie before we start this!"

"Why? Is this old man turning you on?"

I shrieked when he grabbed my thigh and squeezed, "No! But I'd at least like to finish the Grinch before we get naked!"

He stopped tickling me and kissed my cheek sloppily, "Alright fine. Let's finish the movie."

He rolled back onto his side, reaching down and grabbing another piece of the gingerbread house.

We finished the movie, then popped in another one. But about halfway through, I got a little distracted.

I had been cuddled up into Edward's side, but instead of watching the movie, I was staring at the outline of his crotch in his sweatpants. I had become such a dirty pervert myself. I just couldn't get enough of him.

My hand started drifting down towards his crotch. He chuckled darkly.

"Excuse me, ma'am, I'm trying to enjoy the movie."

"I've seen this movie," I said, my hands lazily rubbing the skin above the rim of his pants.

His hand cupped my ass, "Mm, well then, I think I could give you one of your presents early."

I smiled widely, "I actually have an early present too!"

"Come on over here and give it to me," He said.

"No, no I mean I have an actual gift for you," I said, "Hold on one second."

I ran into the bathroom to put on his gift. I had ordered it online, and now I was just praying that it fit, and looked decent. It a lingerie set that was made to look like a present. Edward could even unwrap it. I hoped it liked it.

I teased my hair a little before walking out of the bathroom. Edward had crawled out of the pillow fort and was in the kitchen drinking one of his beers. He stopped, mid-chug, and raised his eyebrows.

He sat his beer down, it hit the counter noisily. He didn't have to say whether or not he liked the outfit; his pants were tenting furiously. I smiled at that.

"Wanna open your present?" I asked, playing with the ribbon a little.

"Oh absolutely," He growled, walking to me.

I giggled as he picked me up by the hips and tossed me onto the mattress. Cinnamon ran away into the bathroom in fear.

Edward quickly shed his shirt and pants, letting his cock break free. I shuddered as I watched it bounce when it was free of its confines.

Edward grabbed the top ribbon with his teeth and slowly pulled it. It fell loose and revealed my breasts.

He smiled at me wickedly before latching to my nipple. I bit my lip as he nibbled my nipple, tugging and pulling with his teeth. Once both of my nipples had an equal amount of attention, his fingers grabbed the bottom ribbon and pulled. The ribbon rubbed against my clit and created a delicious friction.

I sat up on my elbows and watched as he parted my lips with his thumbs. He started by licking my entire length with his tongue. I always squirmed when he did this, it felt so good.

After he finished licking me, he focused on my clit. Something that always made me start to pull away from him, but he knew better. He wrapped his arms around me so I couldn't get away from him.

"Oh… fuck," I said, his teeth finding that sensitive little bud. He knew how to play it so well.

"I thought this gift was for me?" Edward chuckled when he lifted his head.

"It is," I said, "I know for a fact that you enjoy this as much as I do."

He laughed, "You are right about that," he dove back into my center, his teeth focusing on my clit.

After a few moments, my hips raised and I gripped the sheets, "Oh…oh… fuck!"

I came into Edward's mouth. He took everything I gave him, licking until I came down from my orgasm.

Edward lifted up, smiling like a madman, his mouth glistening. I smiled and rolled up over, he was momentarily confused, but when I started to straddle him. He held his cock so I could slide down easily. Edward and I both hissed as he slowly entered me.

"This is a new position," Edward grinned.

"This is your Christmas present," I leaned down and kissed him.

"I have to say it's definitely the best given I've ever received." He said.

I adjusted my hands on his chest and started moving. I found a steady pace, enjoying the feeling of him inside of me. His hands gripped my waist, as if he were refraining from pounding into me.

His hand drifted from my hip to where we were connected. His thumb started to stroke my clit; I gasped, doubling over.

Edward took advantage of my position and started thrusting up into me. I moaned, the position hitting the spot inside of me that drove me insane. My fingernails broke through his skin as he pounded into me. This new position was making me feel all sorts of things.

"Oh god!" I cried, throwing my head back.

"Fuck!" Edward gasped, "Bella! I'm gonna…!"

Edward slammed me down onto his cock one last time, emptying himself into me. I gripped his hands as I came. I fell down against his chest, my head tucked under his head. He rubbed his fingers lazily over my back. I sighed happily, closing my eyes.

"I loved my present." Edward said.

I chuckled, "I thought you would."

He stretched his legs out, "You want your gift now?"

I looked up at him, "I thought this was my gift."

"This was your gift to me; I have another gift for you." He said.

He moved me off of him and got out of bed. I watched his bare ass as he walked over to the little pile of gifts around the tree. He pulled out a small silver box and walked back over to the bed, sitting down.

"Now, I really hope you like it," he said nervously.

"I'm sure I'll love it," I smiled.

I opened it and found a ring. My heart jumped into my throat at first, but then I realized it wasn't an engagement ring. But it was still beautiful. I looked up at him with wide eyes, wondering what this ring meant.

He cleared his throat, "It's not an engagement ring. But it is a promise ring."

The ring was so beautiful. It was a large sapphire gem set in a silver band. There were several different sized diamonds surrounding the gem. It wasn't over the top or simple, but it was certainly beautiful.

"It's a sapphire stone, your birthstone, the jeweler told me it's an heirloom quality. The diamonds together are real, 4.03 carats altogether. And the band is platinum. I ordered it a couple weeks ago. What do you think?"

I slipped it on my finger, it was a perfect fit.

"I love it," I said as I admired it, "It's so beautiful."

He smiled, "Good, I'm so glad you like it."

"You said it's a promise ring?" I asked, "What does that mean."

"It's kind of sophomoric, but it does mean a lot to me," he said, "Basically, it means that I'm very serious about this relationship. And it means that I'm very hopeful about the development of our future development."

I smiled, "Wow, that's—,"

"I know it seems soon," He said, "But honestly Bella, I've never dated anyone and felt this strongly before. I'm not rushing things, I swear, but I just want you to know how serious I am."

I leaned up and kissed him deeply, "I haven't dated anyone, but honestly, I feel very strongly for you too."

He chuckled and rolled us over on the bed, me on top, "Merry Christmas Bella."

"Merry Christmas, Edward." I wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed him.

I had to split this chapter into two pieces, so the next chapter will be part two. Hopefully, you thought this chapter was very cute! Anyways, tune in next week for the new chapter!