Soo...I'm back. But I'm not really sure what else to write about. This chapter is mainly just a filler.
Now, I have a question for all of you. Would you rather Edward and Bella finish college before they get married or would you rather we just get the wedding over with? On the one hand, there could be some really... interesting college stories if they do finish before the wedding. And on the other hand, it might be interesting to see how they deal with college and married life. It's your choice!!
Chapter 15: The Best Christmas Presents Ever
~Edward's point of view~
Before I knew it, it was Christmas Eve. Tonight, after Bella and I's afternoon classes, we would be going to Charlie's house for a Christmas Eve dinner - provided by Seth's mother and Charlie's friend, Sue Clearwater - and gifts. Everyone would be there. Em, Rose, Alice, Jasper, my parents, and even Renee and Phil. There was another person coming but it would be a surprise for Bella.
Now, I was sitting in a desk listening to the professor drone on and on about the importance of perfection. Yeah, if this guy was so worried about perfection then he'd get someone to make him a better toupe. I listened to the clock tick and wishing that it would go faster. One, so I could see Bella. And two, so I could see her face when she saw the person who was coming to dinner tonight.
Finally, the lecture was over. Mr. Sampson wished us all a happy Christmas and I was on my way. I threw my books into my bag and ran to my car. I sped to Bella's dorm and ran up to the door.
I knocked and that James prick, who was supposed to be my roommate but spent the majority of his time at Bella's dorm, answered. "Well, hey Eddie. What can I do ya for?"
I rolled my eyes. "Where's Bel-"
"Right here." Bella said quickly as she slipped passed James and into my arms. She was carrying a large dufflebag.
Once we were in the car and one the road, I asked Bella "So, what's the dufflebag for?"
She shrugged. "I couldn't handle being around Tanya or James any more so I was going to stay with Charlie for the rest of Christmas break."
This confused me. Sue was staying in her room so that option was out. The couch was out too because Bella's surprise person was staying there. "All the beds in Charlie's house are taken." I pointed out to her. She nodded.
"I realized this, so I booked a motel room in Port Angeles instead." She shrugged her shoulders like this was no big deal.
I pulled the car over on the shoulder of the road and turned to face her. "Isabella, you are not going to spend your Christmas vacation in a motel room."
"Edward, be reasonable. I can't stay at Charlie's and I'm not going to mooch off your parents and stay there. Besides all the beds there will be taken, too." She looked down at her hands.
I pulled her chin up. "You can stay in my bed with me." I said in a husky tone letting her know my intentions.
She giggled and blushed a bright red. "Edward, I will not have sex with you while your parents are sleeping down the hall. Especially with someone like Emmett in the house who has no bounderies when it comes to the bedroom. You know if he heard anything he wouldn't let it go."
Damn! She was right. Emmett may be my best friend, but right now I wanted to strangle him for ruining my chance at having the girl of my dreams in my bed. Then an idea hit me like a ton of bricks. Why hadn't I thought of it before? "Bella, I think it's time you and I move in together. But, if you're not ready then I understand."
She chewed on her lip. I reached over and smoothed it out. She sighed. "I've been thinking about that for a while but I didn't want to say anything." She smiled and leaned across the consol to hug and kiss me.
Once we pulled away from each other I spoke. "Bella, promise me that you'll never not tell me something because you're afraid of my reaction. I won't bite." I chuckled. I leaned over and whispered in her ear. "Except for that one time."
I watched as her face flushed red. "Yes, that one time."
We ended up getting to Charlie's five minutes late because we swinged by my parent's place so I could grab some clothes. I would be staying with Bella at the motel for Christmas. We'd get our alone time and she wouldn't be alone.
When we got to the door, Renee answered. "Bella!" She squealed as she lauched herself at Bella. I slipped passed them and into the house.
~An excited Bella's point of view~
We all ate dinner, laughing and telling embarassing stories of me and Edward. My mother found it fun to make me blush and to make Edward chuckle at my embarassing adolecence. It was annoying at first but then I just decided to let it go. There was no use in getting angry with my mother for being honest.
Then it was time for gifts. Everyone exchanged gifts and I was rather happy with the things I recieved from everyone and the reactions of everyone at the gifts I gave them. Then I realized I hadn't gotten anything from Edward. I didn't say anything because that would be rude.
Just as everyone was getting up to leave, Edward cleared his throat and got the attention of everyone. They stopped and looked at him. "Now, Bella never got a chance to see the engagement ring from me. So, for her gift, I'd like to give it to her." I looked down at his pocket, expecting him to pull it out of his pocket. But he shook his head. "Nope. You're ring has a rather special deliverer." He smiled and winked. He looked passed me.
I turned around and my eyes widened. A huge smiled spread across my face. "Seth!" I shouted as I ran into his arms. For some reason tears of happiness started running down my cheeks. "How'd you get here? What're you up to?" I said as I hugged around his muscular middle, looking up at him.
He wrapped his arms around me. "I just got here about five minutes ago. This big oaf," He said smiling at Edward, "told me you needed some cheering up. So, he gave me a call and asked a favor. One that I couldn't deny, especially since it involved my best friend." He kissed the top of my head. He held me at arms length. "Now, Edward here, had me deliver something." He dug around in his pocket and then pulled out the most georgous sapphire ring I'd ever sing.
I gasped. "Th-that's...that's mine?"
Seth laughed. "Yes it is. But, I think Edward is the one to put it on your finger, not me." He walked with me still in his arms over to Edward. He handed him the ring and then looked very sternly into Edward's eyes. "Now, you take care of this beautiful girl. If you don't you will more than likely end up in the ICU. Got that?"
Edward nodded and smiled. "Got it." He took the ring from Seth and knelt down in front of me. "Isabella Marie Swan, I know I've already asked you this, but, will you please marry me? If you say no again, I just might have to become gay because there will never be a woman out there that will make me feel the way you do." That comment earned a round of laughter from the room.
I found myself crying again. I fell into Edward's arms almost knocking both of us over. "Yes."
