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JPOV- Tuesday December 21st
Work was crazy as it has been for the past few weeks. Christmas was nearly upon us and I couldn't wait to give Edward his present.
To say I was exited would be an understatement. It was 6:30 and I was on my way to Edwards to start our second date. He refused every attempt I made for him to tell me what he had planed.
"Jasper!" He yells as I pull into the driveway and he runs out to greet me.
"Edward, so what are we doing?" I ask as I get out of my car and am pulled into a hug from him.
"Nope, I'm not telling you." He says leading me way from my car and to the garage where his was.
"Oh come on babe, please?" I say as we pull out of the garage and head to a destination unknown to me.
"Not going to work Jazzy." He says laughing. His laugh was musical, a true Edward Cullen laugh and one that I hadn't heard in a while. I knew there was something that has been bothering him. Lately he has been too distant and I was grateful that he seemed ok today.
Soon my questions are answered as we pulled into the new restaurant Japanese Kitchen; it was a Teppan Yaki place.
"Jasper, you mentioned you wanted to try this place, so I thought that we could try it tonight." Edward says slightly rambling as he parks the car and we get out.
"Sounds wonderful Edward, thanks." I say as I grab his hand and we walk inside.
"Hello, how may I help you?" the host says as we walk up to him.
"Yes, hello we have reservations for two in Teppan Yaki dinning for Edward at 7:00." Edward says as his hold on my hand tightens at the man's attention.
"Ok please follow me I'll show the two of you to your table." He says grabbing two menus and leading us to a table.
There were already a few people seated as we also sat down.
Dinner was great, though it was interesting being at a table with strangers.
"Thanks for dinner babe. It was perfect, I enjoyed our date." I say as we head back down the road we had come.
"Welcome, but its not done yet." He says as we pull down another street and head towards another part of town. "I thought we could see Tron."
"That's supposed to be like the movie of the year." I say as we buy our tickets and head to the concession stand.
Later that night as Edward parks his car in the garage.
"Thanks babe for the date, I had a lot of fun." I say as we kiss and I turn to go home, since I had work in the morning.
"Wait." He says as he grabs my hand. "I um, I wanted to um say…I um, had a fun night drive safe Jasper." And with that he lets go of my hand and turns to go into the house.
"Goodnight Edward." I say to his retreating form as I hop into my car and drive away.
Looking back on that night I couldn't help the feeling that he was going to tell me he was going to tell me that he loved me. I knew I was ready to tell him, but I didn't want to say anything before he was ready.
"Jasper can you look in back and see if we have any of the books hush, hush left?" My boss asks pulling me out of my memory.
"Sure thing boss." I yell as I head into the back.
Today was diffidently going to be a long day I think as I grab the mentioned book and take it to the waiting customer.
EPOV- Christmas Day
It was 7:00 in the morning; Alice's constant banging on my door woke me up at 6:30. She was in such a hurry for us all to wake up and open gifts.
Walking down stairs I could smell the wonderful warm smell of cinnamon rolls. Smiling I made my way into the kitchen.
"Merry Christmas Edward." Dad says as I walk in.
"Merry Christmas, Dad." I say giving him a hug as I in turn give Emmett and Alice a hug and Christmas wishes.
"Merry Christmas dear." Esme says as she places the fresh rolls on the table as Emmett goes to answer the door that Rose and Jasper had just knocked on.
"Merry Christmas," I say pulling her into a hug. "Mom." I add my lips close to her ear.
"Thank you." She whispers as we pull apart and Rose drags me into a hug saying merry Christmas.
"Merry Christmas, babe." Jasper says when I am released from Roses hold.
We all sit down and eat our breakfast as Alice impatiently waits for us to finish and open gifts.
"OK you are all done done, let's go!" Alice yells leading us into the living room where all of our gifts are sitting under the tree. "Edward, why don't you hand out yours first."
And so it began my first actual Christmas.
"First I would like to give you a gift from all of us." I say. "We love you mom and dad and we want to thank you for everything." Esme had tears in her eyes as I included myself into loving them and I called her mom again.
"Oh thank you so much." They say as they see a 7 day cruse to Alaska, January 14th to the 21st.
"Alice you can open yours next." I say as I hand her a small gift box.
"Oh thank you so much I love it!" she says as she opens it and pulls out a heart bracelet. That also was engraved with Beloved Sister.
"Emmett I think this is more of a gift for us than for you, but enjoy." I say handing him his wrapped up camcorder that I planed to use to record all his embarrassing moments.
"Oh thanks man." He says as he turns it on and starts to use it.
"Jasper, Merry Christmas." I say handing him his present.
Slowly he starts to unwrap the Mackbook that I had gotten him after hearing that his computer was on its last limb.
"Thanks Edward." He says as he hugs me. "I love it." He whispers before he turns to Rose.
"Rose this is from the both of us." He hands her a small box that she quickly opens.
"What is it?" Esme asks as Rose says thank you.
"It's a Dinner cruse for two on January 7th." Rose replies as Jasper hands out Alice's and them Emmett's gift.
Lastly he hand me mine.
"Thank you so much Jazzy." I say as in unwrap the new Kindle reader.
"Ok my turn." Rose says as she grabs a few gifts from under the tree.
"Jazzy this isn't new, but I think you'll love it all the same." Jasper quickly unwraps the gift she hands him.
"Grandfathers pocket watch." He says as he holds it up for all of us to see. "It's from our mother's side of the family, there's an inscription inside that reads "It's not flesh and blood but the heart which makes us a family." It's been broken for years. Thank you so much rose."
She just smiles as she hands Alice her gift, quickly followed by mine.
"Emmy Bear." She says handing him her last gift.
He thanks her as he pulls out a wrist watch that reads Love with all my heart on the back on the face.
"My turn." Alice says grabbing her gifts and handing them out.
I was speechless as I pulled out a black leather jacket from her.
"Alice its perfect I love it." Rose says as she stands and holds the dress from Alice up to her body so Em with his video camera and catch it.
And then it was Mom and Dads turn.
Quickly we all opened our gifts at the same time.
I was grateful to receive a recorder for my piano music.
"Guess I'm last." Emmett says handing out the last of the gifts.
I noticed mine, Alice's, and Jasper's seemed to all be gag gifts.
That's when it happened he walked over to Rose and fell to one knee.
Alice excitedly pulled out his video recorder.
"Rosie, I love you with everything that I am. You are as smart as you are beautiful and two times as kind. Will you do me the honor of marrying me and becoming Mrs. Rosalie Emmett Cullen?" Rose had tears of joy in her eyes after Emmett finished with his speech.
"Yes." She squeaks out as she jumps into his arms and kisses him.
"Then may I please place this on your finger?" He asks opening the small box he held in his hand and revealing the beautiful diamond ring inside.
"Oh Em its beautiful." She says as it's placed on her finger. "You all knew?" she says looking at our unsurprised faces.
"Yes we all knew. Congratulations Rose, I'm happy for you." Jasper says as he hugs her.
I find myself smiling as we all hug the bride to be and then hug and thank each other.
Soon we all separate to do our own thing until lunch was ready, Jasper and I settling for setting in the piano room and watching the snow fall outside.
"Jasper." I say turning in his arms so that I could see him. "I, um… I'm not sure how to say this and I know I have so many problems and I've been pushing you away and I…"
"Edward, you're rambling again." He says interrupting me.
"What I'm trying to say is. I love you Jasper." I am finally able to say as a smile forms on his face.
"I love you too Edward." He repeats and we seal with a kiss.
Our quiet alone moment is soon interrupted and the family enters the room, Rose holding Jaspers guitar.
"Let's sing some Christmas tune." She says holding the guitar towards Jasper, as I am motioned to go and sit at the piano.
That night I lay in bed with a smile on my face as I remember my first wonderful family Christmas.
AN: Hope you enjoyed it; here is the Christmas list of who got what and for who…
Christmas gifts, if you were wondering.
All gifts found at gifts (dot) com
some I just made up
From ALL-
TO Esme & Carlisle- 7 day couples cruse on Carnival cruse line to Alaska January 14th to 21st
From Edward- 1st
Jasper- Mackbook Pro SD 15"
Em- Flip UltraHD Camcorder
Alice- Personalized Flutter Heart Bracelet Gift
From Jasper- 2nd
Edward- Kindle Wireless Reading Device- Latest Generation
Rose- Dinner cruse for 2 January 7th (also from Edward)
Alice-Fantastically Fun Doodle Frame
Em-Football Universal Remote
From Rose- 3rd
Jasper- Celtic Pocket Watch (Maternal Grandfathers. Rose fixed it up for him- Quote inside reads "It is not flesh and blood but the heart which makes us a family."
Em-TAG Heuer 'Grand Carrera' Stainless Steel Watch (Love with all my heart on back of face)
Alice- Ecote Beaded Clutch
Edward- Brookstone Leather Kindle Case
From Alice- 4th
Edward- nice leather jacket- black
Jasper- BookBook Hardback Leather Case for 15" Macbook Pro SD - Black
Rose- Very Sexy Ruched Convertible Dress (Blue)
Em- Our Name Is Mud Whatever Clock (numbers not it its spot)
Carlisle and Esme- 5th
Edward- Piano recorder, to record personal pieces.
Jasper- IPod touch
Em-XM Snap! Satellite Radio
Rose-Shoes and a clutch that match the dress from Alice & Spa Basket Set
Alice- Summer design school and a new sewing machine
From Emmett-LAST
Edward- i360 Music Infused Hat Beanie
Jasper-Time Squared Alarm Clock
Rose- RING- Lover's Knot Personalized Diamond Ring: Romantic Jewelry Gift *LAST
Alice-Rorshock Inkblot Party Game
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