"Doctor Suess actually stole that line from me"
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"Merry Christmas Sunshine" Garrett happily greeted as Addison Cullen clumsily stumbled down the stairs for the first time in two days dressed way too casually and looking well-dead, "Merry Christ- huh"...
Addison Cullen paused glancing around the living room where a freshly cut Christmas tree that definitely wasn't there before stood in the corner decorated to the nines, red, green, and gold tinsel hung over the balconies and railings, white fairy lights were strung all over the house, and the fresh smell of gingerbread cookies wafted through the house.
And all of the witnesses- all of their friends were dressed in comfy sweaters and of course, Garrett and Emmett chose to wear goofy/ugly Christmas sweaters.
"I- I think- no I walked through the wrong door and ended up in Christmas Land"... Addison mumbled under her breath as she spun around taking in everything..."Here you go Addie" Rosalie smiled as she handed her confused sister her favorite Christmas mug that was based off of Jack Skeleton, "you need to try the egg nog".
The so-called 'eggnog' was actually just animals blood from the butchers or donated human's blood from Carlisle's stash for emergencies with a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, and other holiday spices, "uh-huh" Addison mumbled barely paying attention, "what the hell happened to our house, this was not like this a few days ago?"
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"Well my dear our friends had noticed how down you've been recently" Esme Cullen started as she leaned against the chair her husband was sitting in, "and they decided that our home needed some holiday cheer".
Addison nodded, still slightly confused as she took a small sip of the warm spiced blood, "uh-huh and how did you manage to do this without me noticing? Emmett and Garrett are loud when they sit perfectly still, let alone decorate a house".
Garrett chuckled at her words as he lazily slung an arm around his confused friend, "well sunshine, you've been hiding in Esme's and Carlisle bedroom and hadn't moved at all, and when it comes to surprises, we're both surprisingly- see what I did there- quiet about it".
"You all decorated the house for me? W-why?"
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"Because silly, we're your friends and besides things have been tough around here and we all thought that we all need to at least enjoy a Christmas together, get some form of normality around here" Kate replied with a small smile making Addison almost tear up... "But- but I didn't even... there's no presents"...
Garrett smiled at the eldest twin playfully bopping her nose with his free hand making her giggle scrunching her nose like some kind of bunny, "oh my dear, dear sunshine, when will you learn that Christmas doesn't always come with ribbons and tags, or packages, boxes, and bags. Christmas doesn't come from a store, Christmas means a little bit more".
"Hey, you stole that from the Grinch"... Garrett scoffed with a shake of his head, "pfft please Doctor Suess actually stole that line from me... Anyway no more sadness sunshine, it goes against your name".
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"Oh dear, I almost forgot" Esme suddenly exclaimed as she stood up from her spot on the arm of the chair moving towards Carlisle's study, "we did, however, get you one present, from all of us". "And unfortunately it comes with no refunds or returns" Carlisle added his voice teasing as Leah Clearwater walked into the living room with one bright red bow placed on her shoulder...
Addison's face seemed to light up brighter than the Christmas tree as she flashed towards her best bitch who she hadn't seen since Alice and Jasper vanished that one night... But Leah didn't hesitate to hug the happy vampire...
"What- how- you said- oh my-" Addison's words were rushed and jumbled as she tried to calm down from all the sudden excitement that had crashed over her like a tidal wave, "Jake pulled some strings with everyone, and Seth of course made me wear the bow, I just... really missed you"...
"I missed you too Lee'' Addison mumbled before pulling the she-wolf into another tight hug, Leah sighing happily into the embrace, she would gladly hang around several bloodsuckers if it meant she could be with Addison... She should have done this sooner...
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'Twas Christmas Evening when all through the Cullen's house, not a supernatural creature was stirring, not even a mouse, the stockings were hung by the chimney with care, for once at the Cullen House everything and everyone was peaceful this happy Christmas evening... "I HATE YOU" or at least it was but unfortunately, all good things must come to an end...
"I HATE YOU!" Emmett shouted at the human-eating vampire sitting across the coffee table from him on the floor... "OH REALLY WELL NEXT TIME DON'T STEAL MY MONOPOLY!" Garrett replied just as loudly as he spun around sticking his nose in the air like a child throwing a tantrum...
"Addison for the love of- please please just give Peter your 200 dollars, you landed on his property" Leah pleaded as she rubbed her temples feeling the start of a headache beginning to form but her vampire friend blatantly refused to play the game the correct way.
"What no! He's in jail, I'm not going to give my money to a criminal!" Addison crossed her arms over her chest following Garrett's lead and sticking her nose in the air like a pouting child making Peter's eyes began to twitch with pure annoyance, "that's not how you PLAYYY".
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"Uh, Leah... Why is Peter screaming?" Kate carefully asked, confused on how a simple family game like Monopoly turned into whatever this scene now was... "Shut the fuck up Kate, you don't get to talk after stealing my last railroad" the she-wolf snapped, her voice filled with sudden venom making the pale blonde hold up her hands in surrender. "Okay shutting up"...
"I WISH I WAS NEVER BORN" Emmett suddenly shouted as he stomped to his feet, Addison quickly following his movements with an extremely sassy scoff, "ME TOO, YOU THINK I WANTED THIS?" her words only caused even more chaos as Emmett shouted in pure annoyance followed by Garett, and then Leah, and then Kate who's scream was more confused than annoyed...
"OKAY FOR THE LOVE OF GOD" Esme shouted over the noise, "THAT IS ENOUGH CHILDREN, ENOUGH WITH THE MONOPOLY" and with one quick motion she swiped the board off the coffee table, the pieces clattering around the floor, and all five players huffed in annoyance, turning away from each other...
"Good God I need more eggnog"...
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The vampire family and friends plus the one werewolf had turned sleepy and exhausted from the long long day of festivities, the sun following their lead and ending the day letting the moon clock in. All of them were spread out around the living room listening to the peaceful sound of the crackling fire...
Addison was cuddled comfortably by Leah's side enjoy the warmth that radiated off the practically half-asleep werewolf as soft snores left her half-open mouth, Rosalie and Emmett were lounged on the couch above Addison both practically drooling from exhaustion.
But of course, the peaceful silence was once again ruined by a loud shout cutting like a sharp knife in the cold wind and snow... "HELLO?"
Emmett grunted falling off the couch from surprise and almost crushing Addison, who luckily rolled out of the way before the burly man squashed her smaller body, "watch it Emmett-". "Shush" Carlisle interrupted making the two fall silent as he held his finger to his lips as the stranger outside continued to call out into the night..."Uh Hello? I know there are people home, I can smell you"... an awkward sigh quickly followed after the strangers' words "great job Freddy, be weird, scare them off"...
"Um okay... I'm looking for Addison? Addison Cullen, I think?" Addison's curiosity peaked to a high as she pushed herself up into a sitting position, Rosalie, Emmett, and Leah protectively crowding around the girl...
"Umm J-Jasper H-Hale. Jasper Hale sent me! Told me to find his wife?"
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A/n~ LEAH CLEARWATER IS BACK BITCHES!!! And what better way to introduce her back than by a chaotic Christmas chapter.
So I believe there is one or maybe two more chapters before the Volturi arrives which of course means Jasper and Alice are coming back to Forks and oh the things I have planned...
Anyway, I hope you enjoyed this chapter, and please feel free to leave any comments or criticism. <3 Jade
*Edit I've tried to post this six times yesterday and today, I'm going mad...