Disclaimer: The last disclaimer for this story :( I don't own Twilight, and unless Stephenie Meyer sent it to me (and it will get here by tomorrow), I most probably never will.
A/N: LAST CHAPTER FOR NESSIE'S FIRST CHRISTMAS! That's sad. But now I have the chance to write another story now...YAY! Thanks for reading. :)

CHAPTER 4

Christmas lunch was...tough. Watching Bella wrestle with lions and bears is hard enough. But watching Nessie – my tiny, beautiful baby girl – attacking deer is...indescribable. When I wasn't distracted with food, I was having a heart attack. Emmett just laughed at me. My girls fighting with animals...I thought I would be used to it by now; obviously not.

Afterwards, we went back and spent more time at Carlisle and Esme's. I was starting to get fidgety with excitement; desperate to know what Bella was giving me. I really was selfish. She kept kissing me – not unusual for Bella – but more than normal; she could be such a tease when she wanted.

Two could play at that game. I kept teasing her whenever I got the chance; wrapping my arms around her waist and kissing below her ear (softening her up); whispering in her ear; tickling her. It was working.

Once again, we spent the evening watching performances from our darling daughter. Alice had also put together another fashion show; with all the Cullen girls. The Cullen boys went wild for their women – toning it down with claps and cheers when Nessie came out.

After the show, we all went back to watching dances from Renesmee. I played her lullaby while she twirled around pretending to be a ballerina; she could have passed easily. Everybody thought she looked adorable in her tutu.

Eventually, she came and joined us on the couch, falling asleep almost immediately. Bella and I took her back to the cottage and tucked her in. She woke up, as I kissed her forehead, and begged me to read to her.

I picked up the new copy of Pride and Prejudice that Bella had started reading with her, and opened it up to the second chapter where they left off.

"Mr. Bennet was among the earliest of those who waited on Mr. Bingley. He had always intended to visit him, though to the last always assuring his wife that he should not go; and till the evening after the visit was paid, she had no knowledge of it. It was then disclosed in the following manner…" I kept reading, even knowing she was asleep. Once I finished, I placed the book on her table, kissed her cheeks and crept out the door.

Bella walked into the room once I was on the couch. I assumed she wanted to watch Nessie dream. I let her spend a little time in there before I became impatient. I desperately wanted to know what I was getting. Also, I wanted to know if she like what I had gotten her.

I walked over and knocked on the door when I heard the bed make a noise. I looked in and smiled at the sight of Bella. She looked gorgeous, radiant after spending time with Nessie. She must have watched her dreams; it was one thing Bella and I could both do in our spare time; besides…

She walked over to me and took my hand. I led her out of the room, hoping my excitement wasn't extremely obvious. I was wrong.

"You're really excited aren't you?" she whispered seductively in my ear.

"Absolutely; but I am also a little disappointed, considering what you said – about it not being what I expected." I quickly looked at her, just to check if she had been lying…or if she may have changed her mind and it was obvious. I continued talking. "But I'm sure I'll love it."

I noticed the smile Bella was trying to hide before nodding her head in reply. I couldn't help myself; I was nearly jumping to our room.

I walked over to the bed, sitting and pulling Bella down with me. She ended up on top of me and began giggling. My lips were eager, making their way to Bella's for a kiss. She didn't stop me, kissing me back. The taste of her breath in my mouth was driving me crazy – in a good way.

Before I was ready, she cleared her throat and ended the kiss. I frowned and exhaled a little too loud. Bella kept giggling. It was so adorable that I nearly kissed her again, yet she seemed just as excited for my present to her, as I was for her present to me. I decided to say something. It took me a little while to get my words together, but I did.

"Alright, do you want your present first or do you want to give me mine first?" I said, sounding so keyed up it was silly.

"Um, I want mine first." She whispered, being a tease. Damn! Well, here goes. She will like it, Edward. You know she will. Bella's lips traced along my jaw down to my lips, kissing each time she moved. I sighed.

"Sure, give me a minute though. Okay?" I said, reluctantly pulling away.

"Absolutely. Human minute or minute?" Bella replied, giving me a little grin seductively.

"Minute," I said as I got off the bed and walked into the closet. I got the small box out of my drawer and then sped back out to the bed where Bella was spread across with a surprised look on her face. YES! It worked. She was surprised…sincerely surprised.

I got back on the bed, lying across her legs. Since I hadn't spoken, Bella started to play with my hair. It felt nice, her beautiful fingers running through my hair; pulling it back.

Eventually, I pulled myself together enough to form sentences.

"You teased me, I tease you. My gift is definitely not what you thought. Just in case you hadn't already figured," I said, making a joke of her reaction.

"That's...fine." Bella replied, still sounding a little shocked. "So, can I have my present?"

I like this new Bella; she is actually willing to accept gifts without complaining. Alice will be extremely happy that she can now buy Bella things…then again, maybe that would be pushing it a bit.

Bella hadn't noticed that I was lost for what to say, so instead of saying something, I just pulled out the box from behind my back, handing it to her straight after.

She pulled off the paper and ribbon, but read the card first. I hoped it wasn't too much written inside, but it was what I wanted and needed to say to her today, and the card seemed like the best way to do that.

Bella pulled the gift box open, and saw the actual box of the gift inside. As she pulled out the box, her face seemed upset. I really hoped that she would accept this; she wouldn't be upset or angry that I had spent money on her. Really it was something to be passed to Nessie when Bella was ready to give it to her – if that day ever came.

But then, when she saw the ring inside the box, her face became overwhelmed and she gasped.

Bella hadn't picked the ring up yet, so I whispered in her ear, "Look inside." She didn't pick it up, just pulled the box closer to get the ring at a better angle. Her lips pulled up into a smile when she read the words My Girls.

I took the ring off of the cushion in the box, and then grabbed Bella's hand. I placed it on her finger before kissing each finger and her palm. I held her palm to my lips for a moment, taking in her scent.

She leaped on me, taking no time to stop before our lips met. Her lips moved as if she hadn't kissed me in ages: strong and fierce. I didn't oppose; but after a minute or two, I pulled away.

"My present?" I asked, using the force of my eyes, and putting an innocent look on my face. She never has been able to resist my eyes, immortality hadn't changed that either.

"Edward Anthony, are you trying to force me into giving you your present? You know that if you do that, it may just put you on the naughty list!" she said, pointing her finger at me. I growled playfully and took hold of her waist, pulling her closer to me.

She started giggling uncontrollably. "Hey!" Bella giggled, when she could breathe. "I was just about to give you your present, but I can't if you're doing that."

I sat up, crossing my legs, and letting her go. I put on the best poker face I could at that moment – without laughing – and forced myself to stop smiling.

Bella cleared her throat and placed her hands gently on my cheeks. Her fingers caressed the face, and she didn't even realise it. Shortly after, she closed her eyes.

I followed, but took a quick peek at her whenever I could (before she began). I had an idea of what she was planning on giving me at that moment, but was stunned when she started. I kept my eyes shut the entire time.

The first image flashed through in her mind, the day we went to the meadow together; I remembered that day so well. The flowers that surrounded us looked beautiful to Bella, but that was nothing compared to how she looked. Her memory was mainly of me, running around the meadow, listening to her heartbeat, Bella lying on my chest. Then the image changed.

Suddenly we were inside my parent's house. Carlisle and Esme meeting Bella in the dining room, Alice and Jasper coming downstairs, me playing the piano.

Then, I caught a small flash of prom. Bella and I dancing around the dance floor with my siblings around us. The night Bella had agreed to marry me was after that.

Bella remembered the bracelet and me putting the charm on it; though she still wore it, I knew the memory would have been diminutive. Then she remembered me getting down on one knee, and me placing the ring on her hand. That will always be the best night of my existence.

Finally, the wedding came. She thought about when we said "I do" and our first kiss – as husband and wife, obviously. The dance and when we drove off to go on our honeymoon. Our first night together, on the beach and in the bed. The next best night of my existence.

The pillows covering every inch of the room, and the broken headboard, were faint memories. I laughed silently at that. Then finally, Nessie. The first time she saw our beautiful little girl.

I admit, that each time Bella remembered something, I gasped quietly. It was absolutely incredible – the best gift she could have given me. I wanted to ask how she remembered it all, but I knew it could wait.

When I saw Bella start to open her eyes, I crushed my lips to hers. I pulled away shortly after, wanting to thank her.

"Thank you, Bella. That was amazing! I loved it," I promised, kissing her full lips once more, gently. "I loved every single moment of it."

I saw a short nod from her, but I wasn't sure because all I could feel was Bella, forcing herself against me.

I was certainly not dissatisfied with both of my presents.

A/N: Thank you all so much for reading my story! It means a lot that I can get feedback from everyone. Anyway, this was the last chapter for this story. I thought, since it was Christmas Eve, I should finish it off for you - so I worked all day on this :).
Thank you, once again. I wish I could give you all Edward Cullen for Christmas - but I can't get him myself so that could be difficult. Oh well. Merry Christmas guys and girls!

Love Elyse xxx

PS. If you have any suggestions as to stories I could write, please let me know.