Everyday Moments Of Perfection

A/N: Thanks to all who reviewed. Unfortunately, I don't have time to list you all this chapter like I usually do, as I have to go, like now! But I love each and every one of you and I'll be sure to do it next chapter. I'm pretty sure you'd rather have the update than have to wait for another day and get the list as well. But extra Jasper-in-a-Santa-suit cookies for you! :)

Now, I did say to paper . creations (a.k.a. Maggie) that this was going to be the slow dance one. However, I felt in a very Christmassy mood when I got home today, so you get this. Although, I do promise the next one will be the dance one! :)

Jasper looked up at the large, Christmas tree that dominated most of the Cullens' front room. It was absolutely colossal, and completely covered with decorations. Each had its own story to tell. Throughout the years, the Cullens' had picked up quite a few trinkets for Christmas. The oldest ones belonged to Carlisle, remnants of his family's Christmas celebrations, kept meticulously maintained because of their fragile state. They were several centuries old, after all.

Some were made by family members; Edward had carved a bauble of pure platinum for Esme's Christmas one year. It was almost as old as she was. There were quite a few made by Alice, Jasper could tell them apart from the others quite easily. Partly because he was so in tune with Alice, but mostly because anyone could spot her quirky styling, her love of unique colour combinations and textures.

Jasper also spotted the huge piles of presents under the tree. It was so easy to distinguish who had wrapped each present. Jasper knew more than most about each of his family's personalities and styles than anyone, given his gift and the amount of time he had lived with them. He looked at Edward's present to Bella. He could see the meticulous fashion with which it had been wrapped, the care that had been placed into each step. That was Edward to a 't'.

Esme's presents were always perfectly presented, all due care and attention given, while Carlisle, ever the doctor, wrapped his methodically, almost clinically, but with that underlying spark of compassion that he had brought forward from his human life.

Alice's, of course, had to be wrapped perfectly, with not a tear or a crease out of place. She always stylised her presents with little extra things, like a bow or coloured ribbons here and there. Jasper felt his mouth tilt in a fond smile.

Jasper heard a noise; light pixyish footsteps.

He turned swiftly, to see Alice coming down the stairs, tinsel and fairy lights covering most of her body as she carried them out to be hung up around the house. She spotted Jasper lingering near the tree and eyed him suspiciously, but with a playful twinkle in her eye.

"Not trying to sneak a look at your present, are you Jasper?"

"Of course not, dear heart." Jasper said, laughing. "Of course, I don't believe the same can be said for you."

Alice schooled her features to look the picture of innocence, but Jasper fixed her with a devious smile, knowing better. He stretched out his arms and asked, ever the Southern gentleman, "Can I be of assistance with that?"

Alice beamed, handing Jasper a few sets of fairy lights. "I think these would be perfect outside." she said, grinning, before becoming a blur of speed, Jasper following in her wake.

A few minutes later, and the windows, doors and walls of the Cullen house were covered in all manner of dazzling decorations. Alice, from the top of her ladder, was just fixing the final touches before flipping the switch on. The flickering lights reflected in the gold of Jasper's eyes as Alice climbed down from the ladder, stopping five rungs before the end and jumping off. Jasper's attention was instantly drawn to her falling form and he rushed to the bottom in a millisecond, catching her, bridal-style. She giggled, her fingers entwined in Jasper's shirt.

"I love it when you do that."

Jasper winked and kissed her sweetly on the lips.

"Merry Christmas." he whispered.

Merry Christmas everyone! And the best Christmas present is, as everyone knows, a review!

Hope you liked it, anyway. Christmas rocks. :)

Raven. x