BPOV
It was a week before Christmas and all was well. The Christmas Bash is tomorrow. Who knew that Charlie was actually very festive? In a little over two hours, we had decorated the outside of the house with numerous strands of lights that flashed different colors, hung up a few reefs, purchased a Christmas tree and fully decorated it, bought presents and put up the mistletoe (surprisingly, Charlie came up with that…) The phone rang and I picked it up. It was Alice.
"Hey Bells, would you please perform at the bash?" I smiled and said yes. She squealed and hung up. Charlie hovered into my room.
"Hey Bells, you know how I used to help at the mall and be Santa Clause, well I threw out my back and they are looking for a new Mrs. Clause"
"Alright I'll do it." He smiled, patted me on the back and left. I picked up my guitar and tried to make up a new song for the show….
The next day Alice, Rosalie and I sat Indian-style looking over outfits. The dress code was red, green and white and I considered the possibilities. I decided on a red, strapless dress that went up about six inches above my knee and red and white ballet flats and a white and green headband. Alice wore a green skirt and red dress and Rosalie wore a red corset with jeans. They attacked me and did my hair and makeup and applauded. I looked stunning. We smiled and headed to the car. We drove and I disappeared backstage along with Alice to set things up.
EPOV
I wore a white button down with black pants and headed to the bash with Jasper and Emmet. Alice and Rosalie were easily recognizable as they had a fan club following behind them. The most important person was not there though and I felt like I had to find her.
"Where's Bella?" I asked.
"Oh, she's erm, doing something!" Alice said.
"Wha-"
"Look, I'm going to get us some punch!" and she jetted away. Soon, the lights died down and a single spotlight shone on the stage. Out came Bella looking as beautiful as ever in a short red dress. She sat on the stool in the center of the stage and took a blue guitar from a guy offstage.
"Hi everyone, my name's Bella if you don't already know. Um.. this is a song I wrote called Soulmate"
Incompatible,
it don't matter though
'cos someone's bound to hear my cry
Speak
out if you do
You're not easy to find
Is it possible Mr.
Loveable
Is already in my life?
Right in front of me
Or
maybe you're in disguise
Who doesn't long for someone to
hold
Who knows how to love you without being told
Somebody tell
me why I'm on my own
If there's a soulmate for everyone
Here
we are again, circles never end
How do I find the perfect
fit
There's enough for everyone
But I'm still waiting in
line
Who doesn't long for someone to hold
Who knows how to
love you without being told
Somebody tell me why I'm on my own
If
there's a soulmate for everyone
If there's a soulmate for everyone
Most relationships seem so transitory
They're all
good but not the permanent one
Who doesn't long for someone to
hold
Who knows how to love you without being told
Somebody tell
me why I'm on my own
If there's a soulmate for everyone
Who
doesn't long for someone to hold
Who knows how to love you without
being told
Somebody tell me why I'm on my own
If there's a
soulmate for everyone
If there's a soulmate for everyone
When she finished, the
crowd erupted into cheers. She walked down and a proper band took the
stage. Bella was much better than them! She came to me and blushed,
looking down. She snuggled into my chest and at first I thought Mike
might have gotten to her drink again but when she looked up at me
with her pure chocolate brown eyes, I knew she was clean.
"You
were really good" I said, giving her a squeeze. She rested her head
on my shoulder and watched as couples were on the floor, grinding.
"I'm not doing that again!" she said, which made us both erupt into laughter. Of course, Mike Newton comes in and taps Bella's shoulder with his skunky hands.
"Will you dance with me, Bella?" he said, grabbing her hand.
"No." she said.
"I know and thank you- wait WHAT?!" he screeched.
"I said no. I'm going to dance with Edward." And with that I led her to the dance floor and we swayed from side to side. I wrapped my arm around her waist and she hung onto my neck. She put her head on my chest as we let the music fill out ears. The bash was awesome and Bella had a bunch of offers from guys to do more than just dance. She rejected all of them, staying solemnly by my side. I was grateful. We headed out and told the gang we would meet back at my house for a sleepover. They agreed and I drove Bella home. We talked mostly about our parents and Alice's obsession of shopping and by the time we reached her house, I had gotten her laughing. I walked her to the door and she smiled.
"I had a good time, thanks" she said,
"Me too" She looked up and I followed her gaze to see mistletoe. We were standing close, very close and this time she was not drunk. I bent down and her lips met with mine. Our lips moved in harmony. She had such soft, pink lips…. I was in blissful heaven. It was quick, and the moment had to end, it was only a goodnight kiss but I was sure I was smiling like an idiot.
"Night Bella" I said, smiling.
"Night Edward" she said. She blew me a kiss and walked inside. I was the luckiest man in the world.