I do not own…just this story
So I have written Vampire Diaries fictions but never tried my hand at Beauty and the Beast but I was recently inspired to do so from a story I have read from another BATB fan. So I hope you all enjoy….
Chapter 1
Catherine sighed as she removed her boots setting them by the door. It had been a long day at the precinct and she was wore out and sore beyond the normal. She unclipped her gun flipping it to safety before toting it back to her bedroom. She sat the gun down on the night table and sat on the bed finally falling back on the comforter. She had always been the hard working one who never took time off from work but she had finally reached the point where it was mandatory she take her vacation or loose it and honestly she had two weeks saved. She would have kept working except that her Sargent had ordered her to take it after her recent case which left her lying in a hospital bed. It was one of the many hazards of being a police officer in New York City. Heather had moved out after the incident and moved back in with their dad which left Catherine alone. Catherine didn't mind it gave her time to herself again; not that she didn't like having her sister around but too much fuss was well too much. Catherine moaned as she sat up feeling the ache in her back from the recent wall incident with a suspect. She climbed from the bed with stiff legs and went to her bathroom to drawl a nice hot bath. Once she was finished she shed her clothes slipping into a robe and padded to the kitchen for a glass of wine. With her wine in tow she made her way back to her bedroom. The water was now causing the bathroom to steam and Catherine tossed in some bath beads. She left the room and checked her phone. She had received a text from Tess telling her to enjoy her break while she dealt with rookie Daren Lawrence. Catherine couldn't help but smile knowing that Daren had a thing for Tess. Catherine shot her a text back wishing her the best before shutting her phone to silent and moving to the now full tub that called her name. Catherine shut the water off and untied her robe letting it fall to the floor. She carefully eased into the tub hissing as the hot water stung the sore spot on her back. Finally once the stinging stopped she sank down to her nose breathing in the smell of lavender. Catherine's thoughts on the other hand couldn't relax as she thought about Vincent. She had found herself thinking of him more and more every day since he had almost been discovered sneaking out of her room at the hospital. JT had insisted that Catherine stay away from the beginning but even more so after Vincent's almost run in. Catherine still felt bad for him almost risking everything to come see her but no matter how she tried to tell him he brushed it off. Catherine realized in that moment when he had risked it all how much she had really fallen for him. He had saved her on so many occasions and even though they had never said it out loud to each other she knew the connection was there for them both. Catherine closed her eyes and let the water calm her body if not her mind. Catherine fell asleep in the tub for just a moment before the water was too cool for her liking. She sat up unplugging it watching the water drain away wishing that everything with Murfield could follow it. Catherine grabbed a towel drying off and stepping out of the tub wrapping her robe around her. She hung up her towel and clipped her hair up opening the door and moving to her bedroom. Catherine froze when she entered her room to see Vincent sitting on her bed. Catherine jumped.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you" his voice raspy at the sight of her in the short robe.
"It's okay, how are you?" Catherine took a seat beside him on the bed.
"Good" he met her eyes.
"So can I ask you a question?" she turned to him smiling.
"You can ask me anything" he grinned back cocking his head to the side.
"Well apparently I have two weeks of Vacation to use and according to Joe I have to use them starting now, so what would you say to taking a road trip with me?" she held his gaze hoping he might agree.
She knew he was hiding from Murfield but she also knew they could go somewhere private and spend some much needed time together something she had hoped for when their camping trip fell through.
"Where?" curiosity peeking his interest at being alone with Catherine.
"Well, my dad and mom have this cabin that we use to use all the time when heather and I were kids and well since my mom's death my dad is letting it sit. It was a special place for them and he gave it to me. I was hoping you might want to go with me. It in Tennessee" hoping that the distance would be a win win for both of them.
Vincent looked at Catherine and smiled before taking her hand into his.
"I've never been to Tennessee before" he grinned even bigger.
"So is that a yes?" Catherine smiled hoping it was.
"Yes" Vincent smiled back before pulling her closer to him.
"When do we leave?" he shuffled.
"How about tomorrow night? I will call my dad and get the keys and make all the arrangements" Catherine offered as she felt Vincent get closer to her.
"Perfect" he whispered before his lips collided with hers.
Catherine molded herself to his frame as he held her tightly their lips moving together in sync. Catherine loved the way Vincent kissed, slowly taking his time until Catherine could feel it to the bottom of her soles. They held each other savoring the kiss for a few moments before Catherine and Vincent broke apart needing the air. Vincent stayed for a few more minutes before knowing Catherine was tired and needed her sleep. As he moved to her window Catherine met his eyes.
"Dress warm" she warned him "It's going to be snowing" she grinned.
"Yes mam" he saluted before slipping out her window and down the fire escape.
Catherine squealed and moved to grab her cell phone calling her dad.
"Hello" her father answered.
"Hey dad, I was wondering if I could swing by the office tomorrow and pick up the keys for the cabin" she ran her fingers through her hair.
"Of course, it is yours. Why the interest?" she heard him place something down over the phone.
"Well, according to Joe I have to take my two week vacation starting now since I have been working nonstop since the hospital thing and I thought a change in scenery was exactly what I needed to relax" she admitted as she moved to her dresser and grabbed some pajamas.
"It's about time you take some time to relax sweetheart. I will have the keys for you. Care to join me for lunch tomorrow?"
"Of course, I'll see you tomorrow around noon?" she offered.
"Sounds wonderful, I love you"
"I love you too dad, I'll see you tomorrow" Catherine hung up the phone and slipped her pajamas on smiling.
She moved to her closet and dug out her suitcase. It was only eleven and she knew she needed sleep but she couldn't bring herself to sleep with the excitement. She moved quickly thru her room packing everything she would need for her trip before finally crashing a little after midnight.
Vincent woke the next morning with a pep in his step which earned him so curious questions from JT as he packed his duffle bag.
"So your going away for a few days with Catherine?" JT sat down meeting the back of his roommate.
"Yes, to Tennessee" Vincent dug around for some sweaters.
"And this is a good idea why?" JT questioned.
"Come on man, it's not like we will be out in the open. It's a cabin in the mountains" Vincent folded his jeans and tucked them in the bag.
"What about Murfield?" JT challenged.
"What about them?" Vincent turned meeting his gaze.
"Okay let's say you do have a safe place from Murfield at least for a while what if you go all beasty? Then what?" JT stood moving to him.
"JT calm down man, It will be fine" Vincent grabbed another pair of jeans and folded them.
"Just be careful okay" JT told him as he handed him a cell phone.
"I will no worries" Vincent grinned at him.
JT shook his head and headed back down stairs. Vincent finished packing and then moved to a shower. He was more than excited to get away with Catherine he just hoped it would be as perfect as she wanted it to be.
Catherine finished her lunch with her dad and headed back home. The afternoon had been slow approaching and she felt as if the rest of the day was as well. Catherine finally made it back to the apartment and called her sister while she moved her suitcase into the living room. Heather didn't answer but Catherine asked her to check on her apartment while she was way. Once she was finished she hurried to take a shower and finish up the rest of her packing. Finally after a whole day of waiting Catherine loaded her bag into the SUV and drove to the warehouse. Her nerves were driving her crazy as she finally stopped outside the gates. She took a deep breath and climbed from the cab. The gravel crunched under her feet as she approached the front door. She knocked loudly and waited. Suddenly with a loud creek the door opened to reveal JT.
"Hey JT" Catherine answered as she took a step in the building.
"Hi" JT moved to shut the door before turning his attention to the sandwich he was eating with a beer.
Catherine felt awkward around JT but only when he was keeping his mouth shut. Catherine was about to ask him a question when she heard Vincent coming down the stairs. Catherine snapped her eyes up to see him in a pair of dark jeans, boots, and a sweater. He held her gaze for a moment before they broke apart to look at JT.
"I'll call when we get there" Vincent motioned as he took a step to Catherine.
"Hey, you guys be careful okay" JT sat his beer down on the table meeting Catherine and Vincent's eyes.
"We will" Catherine answered meeting his eyes.
With one last nod Catherine and Vincent moved to the car. Vincent tossed his bag in the back and climbed in the front seat with Catherine.
"You ready?" Catherine turned her head meeting his eyes.
"Absolutely" Vincent grinned taking her hand into his.
Catherine smiled at the touch and started the car leaving the warehouse, Murfield, and all the other problems behind in New York City. They pulled onto the express way and headed south.
Okay first chapter is up let me know what you think. Reviews are always welcome no matter what. So until next time…
