A/N:- This was supposed to be just a little oneshot but since showed no signs of ending. I have converted into a twoshot. Please tell me if you liked it and would want me to continue or should I just leave it like this. I will update the next chapter in the next two days.
Wordcount:- 1386 excluding the AN.
Background :- Harry is adopted by the Cullens at young age. In this story is he about four and five. Harry is not Edward's mate or anything, he is just very close to Edward. This occurs at christmas eve. The next chapter will be from Edward's point of view if there is one.. I am assuming that Edward has some company which he owns and such, under another name of course and has left to attend some emergency. Harry and the Cullens are unaware of the wizarding world.
WARNINGS:- Tantrum, an Edward Tantrum.
"No... Daddy save me... Rosie's trying to play dress up again..." Yelled little Harry as he used Carlisle as his climbing pole and wound his thin arms around his neck and held on for his dear life.
"Now, Harry tell me what happened?" Carlisle asked as rubbed Harry's back trying to stop the tears that were flowing down his little boy's cheeks.
"Daddy, Rose and Alice...hic... They w..want me t..to dress up a..again and t..try out all those c..clothes they bought m..me as Christmas gift again... I won't... Daddy P..please.." He stammered.
"Don't cry little prince. You won't have to. Now stop crying
please." Carlisle said, trying to placate the boy just as Alice and Rose barged onto the room.
"Oh Harry, there you are.. Where did you run off to? We wnted to see how that new suit looked on you." Rose said as soon as she saw Harry clinging to Carslisle, his face buried in his neck.
"Alice, Rose stay back. That's enough dressing up for today. You can see the other suits on him tomorrow." Carlisle said.
It felt a lifetime before either of them replied.
"Come on Carlisle, we have to see which of the suits look best on him for tomorrow's party." Alice said trying to grab the little boy who it seemed was stuck to Carlisle, just as Rose continued
"And you know Edward is not here..." And she froze mid sentence realising what she just said. The temperature in the room dropped drastically as the adults traded terrified looks.
'Now she has done it' was the thought going through the whole family's head as Jasper and Emmett came up the stairs to Carlisle's study leaving the game they were playing behind.
The whole family was careful not to mention Edward in Harry's vicinity as it was Edward to whom Harry was most attached and he had gone to attend to an emergency that had cropped up in his business. And now it was time for Harry's 'Edward tantrum'
A keening wail left Harry's throat as soon as he heard Edward's name. The sobs that were quietening had turned into a whole new level. Tears flowed freely from his huge eyes as he turned them onto his siblings.
"Eddy?.." his voice hopeful
"Edward is not here Harry.. you know he went to that Business trip a few days ago..?" Carlisle explained.
"D..Daddy I w...want E..eddy." Harry said turning his huge green eyes towards his father.
"Shh..shh...my little prince, Edward will be here soon." Carlisle said as he tried calming him down.
"No, no no I want him now..now ,right now"
Harry screamed crying hard.
"Harry.. calm down... please.. come on Let's go see your mom." Carlisle said desperately. He just couldn't bear the thought of his children in distress. He carried Harry down to the Basement where Esme was trying to concentrate on some new drawings in her sound proof office.
As soon as he entered the room, Esme turned to greet him. Harry squirmed to be put down and ran into his mother's arms sobbing.
"Harry..little prince.. calm down.. come on tell me what happened. . Did someone say something to you.. Are Rose and Alice playing dress up again? " Esme asked making soothing noises and rubbing his back trying to make him stop crying. After not getting an answer from him, she turned her eyes towards Carlisle, silently asking him.
"Rose and Alice were trying to find the right suit for him to wear at the party tomorrow and Rose accidently mentioned Edward.." Carlisle responded and trailed off as he saw Esme wince.
Esme's heart broke as she saw her youngest son crying his eyes out. Edward and Harry were attached at the hip and this was first time Harry was apart from Edward for more than a few hours.
"Harry. . come on now.. how about we call Edward and talk to him?" She tried.
"Kay." Harry responded.
"Come on then... Let's go upstairs and get you something to eat before we call Edward and then you can tell him all about your day." Esme said as she wiped off his cheeks and carried him upstairs. She quickly crossed the hall to the kitchen, Harry still perched on her hip and settled him down on the marble kitchen counter.
"So my little prince, tell me what would you like to eat." Esme asked as she tickled him.
"Mommy, stop it..Daddy help me.." Harry giggled and looked towards Carlisle raising his arms towards him.
Carlisle picked up his precious son and hugged him, glad to see Harry smile again.
Esme fixed a sandwich for Harry to eat and after feeding it to her son all three of them entered the hall where the rest of the family was waiting for them.
"Can I talk to Eddy now Mommy?" Harry asked as he made his way towards the phone in the living room.
Alice quicky made her way towards Esme and whispered in her ear," Esme, I don't think it's a good idea, from what I can see Edward is stuck in a snow strom and it's Christmas so he won't get any signal or be able to contact us without arising human suspicion."
But alas it was too late as Harry had already picked up the phone and dialed Edward's number on it.
'The number you are trying to reach is not available, please try again later.' All the vampires in the room heard the voice say. Their sharp hearing could detect the shuddering breath drawn in by the little boy and they could see the beautiful green eyes fill with tears again. Esme rushed to Harry's side and quickly gathered him in her arms. And the dam broke. Tears rushed down his cheeks as he buried his face in his mother's neck.
"Mommy... E..Eddy no talk", the little boy reverted to child speak in the moment of distress. He wanted to talk to Eddy. Harry missed his Eddy and no one was calling Eddy back. He wanted Eddy and he wanted Eddy now. He cried harder as again and again the mechanical voice told him that Eddy didn't want to talk to him.
Every single person in the room despised seeing the youngest family member this sad and rushed to calm him. Esme and Carlisle shared a look and turned to Jasper, silently asking him to do something.
Jasper absolutely hated to use his power to manipulate Harry's emotions citing some emotional develpoment reasons, but he hated seeing and feeling Harry's sadness more. So he silently did as asked and carefully took the little boy in his arms and carried him upstairs to his room.
The room was decorated in calm blues and cream and had every single thing a child could dream of. He rocked the precious bundle he carried and sat on the bed with Harry tucked tightly against his chest.
Jasper sung a lullaby and let a fraction of his power escape to calm the child and rocked him until he slipped into dreams. Jasper pulled the Duvet and covered the little prince. He kissed Harry's forehead and slipped out of the room switching on the little nightlight that was placed on the side stand.
Down in the living room, Esme was wringing her hands as she thought of ways to contact Edward. She was sure tomorrow was going to be difficult as it was Christmas and Harry was sure to miss Edward's presence. They had kept him calm and distracted for a week now after Harry had woke up only to find Edward missing.
Edward had been called urgently away on business and had not wanted to wake up Harry and had left without saying goodbye. He had left a note promising to be home by christmas and since he was still not here, she wasn't sure if he was going to keep that promise. She relaxed slightly as she heard Harry breathing calmly and Jasper singing the lullaby. It seemed Harry was asleep now. Tomorrow was surely going to be a new struggle.
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE. I hope you enjoy this story. Review please.