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Some of you are wondering/asking when Bella and Edward are going to get together. Please keep in mind that they are both under the assumption that the other has someone already. I promise they will eventually get things straightened out and there will be a HEA (happily ever after). Please just stick with me. In my mind, Bella is really insecure because she doesn't think she is good enough to be with Edward, considering he is a gorgeous, famous actor. Edward is really insecure because he thinks that Bella has a boyfriend and he is use to people using him because of his fame. Not that he thinks that about Bella but hey, who doesn't have their insecurities.
Sorry for the long AN but I thought that maybe if you had a rundown of what I'm envisioning, you could maybe be a little more patient with my thought process.
So, here you have it folk, the first installment of a Cullen's Christmas. There were a few comments about my story longer so I am granting your wish;)
Sorry about any mistakes, I was in a rush to get this posted so please go easy on me. If you find any, please let me know so I can fix it:) I have no beta.
BPOV
Ring, Ring...
Ring, Ring…
"What?" I yelled into my phone after grabbing it from the night stand.
"Uhh…Bella?" I heard the voice question.
"Yeah" I muttered.
"Are you awake?" the voice questioned again. Man, what was this guy's deal anyway. I was just awakened from the most wonderful dream at the most fantastic part and this guy was questioning if I awake me or not.
"Well, I'm taking to you, so I guess that would mean I'm awake, wouldn't it!" I mumbled into the phone. I hoped this person understood me because my face was half hidden in my pillow. I had yet to officially open my eyes, so they were still locked shut.
"I'm sorry if I woke you but you didn't answer the door and we really need to be headed to the airport so we don't miss our flight" With that I shot up in bed. I looked at my alarm clock and it was blinking 12:00 over and over.
"OH MY GOD! I OVER SLEPT!" I screeched into the phone. I threw my phone down, jumped out of bed and started running around like chicken with its head cut off.
"Oh my god, oh my god, oh my god…" that was my motto that I kept chanting while running around my room in search of what, I didn't know. Ok, Bella, calm down! This isn't helping! I reminded myself.
I was so glad that I had taken a shower last night before Alice came over because right now I didn't have time. I threw on some clothes, grabbed my carry on (which Alice begrudgingly agreed that I could pack myself) and ran down the steps. I knew better then to attempt to run anywhere, especially down steps, but at the moment by brain lost train of thought about anything but getting my late butt outside. My heel caught the edge of the steps and the next thing I knew I was sliding down the last three steps on my butt. Stupid, beautiful hard wood floors! I quickly, or as quickly as I could after having a personal introduction of my butt with the floor, I hobbled to the front door. Grabbing my keys off the hook, locking up behind me, I hobbled down the stairs and out to the front of the building.
My breath hitched when I saw what was waiting for me there. Edward Cullen, looking delicious in his faded jeans, black T-shirt, a baseball hat, and sunglasses. He was leaning up against a black limo with his feet crossed at the ankles and his arms crossed at his chest. He was wearing that famous crooked grin that I was so fond of. He looked like he just walked out of a photo shot for some product. Because he definitely could have modeled for anything he was wearing right now. But quit honestly the man could wear a tutu and still look fine as hell.
"Well, good morning sleeping beauty! I am guessing that you didn't get very much sleep last night?" he inquired with a chuckle.
"Ha ha, laugh it up! My alarm didn't go off this morning because sometime last night the power must have gone out" I informed him. "Sorry if I snapped on you when you called. I was having the most amazing dream and to say that I'm not very much of a morning person is a harsh understatement!"
"An amazing dream, huh?! Well, you must tell me about this amazing dream of yours!" He grabbed the strap of my bag off my shoulder and proceeded to put in the trunk.
"Not on your life Cullen! That's for me to know and for you to wonder about" I informed him, giving him the slyest smile and a wink before climbing into the back of the limo.
"Well then, if you won't share then I won't!" he told me with a grin and proceeded to shake a coffee cup in my face.
My lip jutted out and I crossed my arms over my chest. "Please! I really need that! Please?" I gave him the best puppy dog eyes in my ability.
He chuckled while looking down at the floor and slowly shook his head. "Fine, just don't look at me like that! God, I'm the biggest sucker around!" he announced while handing me the steaming cup.
Pouting and puppy dog eyes, must remember that when wanting something from Edward. I grabbed the cup and sank down into the plush, leather seat with a sigh. Hello beautiful I told my cup as I took my first drink.
We rode to the airport in almost complete silence, only stealing a few glances at each other once and awhile. It wasn't one of those awkward silences that happen on a really bad first date, it was one of those silences that you could just sit back, relax and enjoy each others' company. The only time we actually spoke during the ride is when I asked where Alice and Jasper were.
"They will be meeting us on the plane" he informed me. He seemed kind-of spacey, just staring out the window. So, I dropped it and went back to staring out my own window.
We arrived at the airport and retrieved our bags out of the trunk. Alice must have brought my bag with her because it was missing. Edward must have already been informed by her that she had my bag because he never questioned me about its where abouts.
We got Edward all checked in and made our way up to the second floor. We had a pretty uneventful trip up without people stopping us. There were although, many double glances from people that we walked by. People who weren't sure enough that he was who they thought he was and they weren't brave enough to approach us to find out for sure.
We made our way to the gated area and walked up to the desk. The flight attendant kept her head down busy working on whatever it was she was doing.
"Hi, we are here for boarding" Edward informed her in that velvet voice of his.
"Sorry, we haven't begun boarding people yet, so if you'll have a seat we will begin boarding in a few" she said, not even glancing up.
"Well, I insure you, we have pre, pre-boarding passes" he said.
"I'm sorry sir but we do not issue pre pre-boarding passes to anyone!" she snorted. She then took the opportunity to glare up at the man who had enough nerve to suggest that he was more important than even the pre-boarding people, claiming he had a pre pre-boarding pass. Her face lost all coloring when she looked at Edward. She snapped to attention.
"Oh, Mr. Cullen! I'm very sorry sir! Please follow me" she fumbled for her keys that were sitting on the desk and dropped them on the floor. She scooped them up and proceeded to the door. She led us down the passageway towards the plane door and stood aside to let us pass. "Again, sir, I'm very sorry for the confusion." She muttered, her face blushed as she lowered her eyes to the floor.
"It's certainly ok. I completely understand" Edward informed her, flashing her his award winning grin. I didn't think it was possible but the poor girl blushed an even deeper shade of red before turning and almost sprinting, made her way back up the walkway.
I chuckled and followed Edward to our seats.
"What?" he questioned me.
I shook my head "I think that poor woman will be permanently red from now on" I chuckled.
"What do you mean?" his brows were furrowed and his mouth downturned. He really didn't have any idea what he does to people, women especially.
I had to laugh at the fact that he really didn't know the kind of effect he had. "Nothing, never mind" I told him.
He was getting ready to argue when I heard our names being shouted. We quickly located Alice and Jasper because it was obviously them since we were the only four people on the plane. We took our seats, which we located in front of Alice and Jasper this time. I took the window seat this time and Edward had the aisle.
"Wow, déjà vu!" I mumbled, not really sure if I said it loud enough for Edward to hear.
"I know this all seems fairly familiar!" he said with a smirk, tapping his finger on his chin like he was in deep thought.
The plane ride was pretty unremarkable and when we finally did land in Washington it was about noon.
We made our way to collect our luggage and then over to the rent a car terminal. Jasper rented the car under his father's name and paid cash, so that the paparazzi wouldn't know that Edward was here.
We had about an hour drive from the airport to the Cullen home, so Alice and I decided to play I Spy, while the boys laughed at us. They eventually joined in and we had a blast. It made our trip go a lot faster and to be quite honest, took my mind off of my nerves.
When we approached the house, those damn nerves, shot back with a vengeance. My palms were sweating and my mouth went dry. I felt a hand on my thigh and squeeze. I looked over at Alice and she gave me a comforting smile. "It's going to be ok!" she whispered. I gave her the best smile I could and stepped out of the car. We gathered our bags out of the trunk and made our way to the front door. Edward was the first one there and walked in. Alice, Jasper and I followed, with myself in the rear, which was fine with me!
"Mom! Dad! We're here!" he yelled.
I saw a beautiful woman dance, yes I said dance, her way out of the kitchen. She was a little taller than me with Edward's color of hair and bright green eyes. I see where Edward got his great looks. Following right behind her was a tall, lean man with blond hair and bright blue eyes. Wow, from the looks of his parents, Alice and Edward both got their looks honestly. Edward's mother threw herself into Edward's arms and rocked them both back and forth in a huge hug. Their father had Alice in an embrace with his arm around Jasper's shoulders. They went around give hugs and hellos and then like it were timed, all turned and looked at me. I was grateful that I had wiped my palms off on my jeans when no one was looking. I was swept into a hug by Edward's mother. When she let go, she went to stand next to her husband, they were both grinning at me.
"Mom, Dad, this is Bella. Bella this is my mom Esme and my dad Carlisle." he introduced us.
"Hello Bella, it's a pleasure to finally meet you. We've heard so much about you!" Esme informed me.
"Mr. and Mrs. Cullen, it's a pleasure to meet you both" I said with a smile.
"Please call me Esme" she said with the sweetest voice.
"And you can call me Carlisle" he said while extending his hand, which I took.
"Mom, where's Emmett? I told him when we would be here" Edward asked her.
"Oh, he called just a moment before you guys arrived and said something came up at work. They will be here in time for dinner. They are just dying to meet Bella" she explained.
Why was everyone so excited to meet me. I felt like I was missing some piece of information. Not that I am complaining, I was very happy they wanted to meet but still, it felt like something was up.
"Edward, why don't you guys go upstairs and get settled. I have some things to finish up in the kitchen before dinner" she told him.
We made our way up the winding staircase and up to the third floor. Edward was pointing out things as we went. We ended up in front of a door that he announced was his room. We then went down one more door and walked in. It was a beautiful room, a large beautiful room. I just set my carryon bag on the floor, since Edward had insisted on carrying my suitcase himself, and scanned everything in the room. The bed was a cheery wood four poster bed with deep burgundy bedding. The walls were a very warm color of beige. There was a vase of fresh lilacs sitting on the night table. If I didn't know better, I would have thought I was in a five star hotel instead of a guest room.
"You will have to share a bathroom with me, and that's right across the hall. There are extra blankets in the linen closet right outside, if you need anything just let me know" he told me. "If you want to shower before dinner, please feel free. I will be down stairs if you need anything."
"Thank you, I think I will get freshened up" I saw that Esme had laid out some towels on my bed. I grabbed my toiletry bag and a towel and followed Edward out of the room.
He turned around and gave me a smile before walking down the stairs again. My heart fluttered and I quickly retreated into the bathroom. I looked at myself in the mirror.
"This is going to be a long trip!" I muttered to myself.
Ok, so for those of you that thought my other chapters weren't long enough, this long chapter is dedicated to you:) What do you all think? Do I deserve a review??
