ten minutes more, Anne thought. She went upstairs to get the presents she had hidden from the twins. now was the perfect moment to set the presents under the tree while they were out with Rachel Lynde. when she had carefully hidden them toward the back of the tree, she went to resume her place on the couch when she heard the distinct knock of Gilbert sounding from the door. she was at the door before Marilla could tell her to answer it. she quickly put on a coat and let herself out, rather than letting Gilbert in. he had expected her to do that, as she often did, and he was quite prepared to sweep her into his arms. they stayed out side for a while without saying a word. Marilla was worried when she didn't hear voices chiming from the parlour, she thought something had happened. she went to peek through the window adjacent to the door. as she expected the couple where in a tight embrace. she decided to let the lovers stay t
here for a while.
"You want to go inside? I think Marilla's starting to get worried."

"Oh, she's far from worried, she knows we're here." Anne laughed.

"Come on, Anne. lets go inside. its freezing out here."

"Okay then," she said as she took his hand and led him inside. "You go on into the parlour, i just have to help Marilla with something." When she saw that Gilbert was out of sight, she took of her coat she took off her coat and went into the kitchen. Rachel and the twins came back shortly and the twins practically attacked Gilbert. they were all in the middle of a game when Marilla called from the kitchen. "Dinner's ready!!" Anne went to pick up a dish when Marilla shooed at her. "Don't you dare Anne Shirley, do you honestly want to get your dress dirty? i think not. you go and sit down." Anne obeyed and found everyone, save herself and Marilla, seated at the table. she caught Gilbert's eye and quietly sat down next to him. he took her hand underneath the table and whispered into her ear. "You look beautiful, Anne." she blushed at the comment and ignored the looks Mrs. Lynde and the twins were giving.