Lots of people have opinions about Emmett and his behavior. There's a lot of old wounds that will take a long time to heal for them, but that isn't what this story is about. This is about Edward and Bella finding each other, and that is where our little story ends. Thank you all for coming on this little journey with me. I'll see you in 2023!

AGW

Chapter 6 - Another Christmas, Another Wish

We spent my birthday in Forks, with Edward nervously meeting Charlie. He shouldn't have worried. All Charlie wanted was for me to be happy. The fact that this man was my greatest source of joy was obvious.

While Sue and I hung out in the kitchen as she finished dinner prep, Edward sat watching hockey with Charlie. It made me laugh because hockey was a new sport for Charlie, but Edward was an expert, so he took the time to walk him through the basics.

"He's certainly enamored with you," Sue commented, pulling the lasagna out of the oven.

"The feeling is mutual. I love him so much, Sue."

"And he's definitely handsome. You'll make beautiful babies."

"A tad too early for that."

"I don't know, that boy seems to be on the fast track when it comes to you."

Those words drifted through my head as I spent the next morning showing Edward around my sleepy hometown. He seemed to enjoy seeing another side of me and I was all too happy to show him.

Fall gave way to winter and we continued to live in our happy little bubble.

Thanksgiving found us in Forks with my dad, Sue, and her kids. Our plans were to spend Christmas with the Cullens.

I cherished every morning I woke up to see Edward asleep beside me, not once regretting moving in that soon. For us, it felt right.

As Christmas approached, I could tell Edward was scheming, so I let him have his fun. Whatever he was conspiring to get me, I was sure to love it.

On Christmas morning I woke up in my favorite way, cuddling with Edward. Not the Hallmark movie style cuddling, either. His hard cock pressed against my ass, his right arm pillowing my head as his hand groped my left boob, and his left hand was in my panties.

Like I said, best wake-up I could imagine.

It wasn't long before he had me pressed into the mattress, his strong hands caressing my body while his hips pounded a steady beat. I was keening and crying out as I came undone around him, his own orgasm not too far behind.

Normally, Edward would collapse on top of me for a few moments before rolling off and inviting me to shower with him, but today he seemed a little distracted.

"Is everything all right?" I asked.

"What? Yeah. I'm just looking for one of your gifts. I had it hidden under my pillow so I could give it to you first thing. I hadn't anticipated starting our day like that." His distraction eased as he obviously found what he was looking for.

"I'm a fan of that particular way of waking up. I wouldn't mind if it became a regular occurrence."

"Like forever?" His hopeful expression warmed my heart.

"It does have a nice ring to it."

I heard the faint snap and creak before a small black velvet box appeared between my breasts, just beside my heart. "Would you like to make that official?"

"Edward, are you …"

"Asking you to marry me? Yes. I love you so much, Bella. You're strong and smart and fierce. You defend me and support me. This past year has been the best of my life and I couldn't think of a better way to start our second year together than planning our life together."

I felt my cheeks ache with how hard I was smiling as tears welled in my eyes. "That sounds perfect. Yes, I'll marry you."

Edward beamed and plucked the ring from the box and slid it onto my finger. His lips pressed against mine, the ring box flung against the wall.

"You just made me the happiest man alive."

"And I'm the happiest woman. But you'll have to explain to my father why you didn't ask for his permission."

"No, I won't. We discussed it over Thanksgiving." He said with a smirk on his face.

"You are such an ass kisser when it comes to him."

"I want your dad to like me. It is important, because he's important to you."

"So are you. The most important man in my life."

Edward rolled off of me and stood beside the bed, offering me his hand. "You ready to take your first step into forever?"

"With you, absolutely."