Hey, people! This is a special little one shot for The Grand Specter! Enjoy!
This was a rare day indeed. Pope Alessandro was given a free day that wasn't filled with running the Roman Catholic Church. On this rare free day, the Pope became Alec- best friend to Paige Lockheart. Paige had come to the Vatican for sanctuary two years ago, hiding from Vampire Hunters that killed her family. Alessandro comforted the young vampire, the two soon befriended Paige and they became inseparable friends.
Once Alec was dressed in his day suit, he rushed into the lush gardens that Paige spent her days in. The Vatican's gardens held peace for Paige, but also small animals that gave Paige company when Alec was busy. It was also a good thing that Paige was gifted with talking to animals. She never felt crazy for talking to the animals or communicating between Alec and the animals.
And it was her pet falcon that led Alec to Paige. He found her sitting by a small pond, feeding small rabbits some lettuce and carrots from her hand. She was lovely, wearing a Victorian Gothic Lolita Cotton Purple Dress Ball Gown Knee length dress. Her chocolate colored locks were held back by a purple headband, letting her emerald eyes shine with the sun.
He slowly walked up to her and sat next to her, petting one of the bunnies. That one bunny jumped into his lap and nuzzled his stomach.
Good morning, Alec, she said, looking up to her best friend.
You look very pretty today, Paige, he said in a shy voice.
Paige's fair cheeks were highlighted with a soft pink color.
The bunnies hopped away as Alec stood up. He offered Paige his hand. Shall we go for a walk? he asked shyly.
Paige placed her hand in his and Alec helped her up, leading her down a familiar path to a small, but lovely gazebo that had a table under it. On this table, a lovely tea set with plates and platters of small cakes, sliced fruit and little bowls of creamy blueberries at both place settings. Paige grinned and said, Alec, you spoil me.
Alec pulled her chair out for her and pushed it in when she was sitting down. He sat down in his seat next to her and poured a cup of tea for her. I just want you to feel special, Paige. You're very special to me, he replied shyly, giving her the cup.
She accepted the cup, sipping the hot tea. I'm special to you? You're the Pope while I'm just a vampire seeking protection from sanctuary. She chuckled shyly.
Alec stood up from him seat and knelt before Paige. It's been two years since you've come to the Vatican and claimed sanctuary. At the time, we were two teenagers who jumped at their own shadows. Now, we've grown up and have lifted ourselves as members of the Church. You may be a vampire refugee here, but you are very special to me, he confessed, taking her hands in his.
She gasped and her skin was suddenly very warm. What are you saying, Alec?
He stood up and planted a soft, shy kiss on Paige's cheek. Paige's eyes grew wide as he pulled away, his cheeks also a deep red color.
They gazed into each other eyes for a moment before Alec rubbed the back of his neck. I had chocolate cream cakes made for you... he said shyly.
Paige smiled. Sounds yummy! she clapped her hands.
As Alec sat down, the two lock gazes and smiled at each other. With that, they had the perfect, all day tea party.