A New Beginning

by RueMarieOdair

Aphrodite and Darius go their separate ways from the Nerd Herd as Aphrodite calls their group of friends , to start their own life, their own future together. Soon they have second thoughts about making the choice to leave, when things very unexpected happen. Something Aphrodite thought she was ready for, but then she realizes she might need her friends to help her through it.

1. Chapter 1

A New Beginning

Aphrodite

Chapter 1

She turned her gaze from the passenger window of the white hummer, to Darius, and let her lips tilt up in a sweet smile. She was so proud of him. She never thought someone could love her as much as Darius did. When she decided to leave the House of Night, he was right behind her with her decision. He told her he would always be there for her, he promised. He was so brave, her warrior, her protector, her love.. love? she thought, as her smile quickly turned into a confused expression. Yes. My love. Her smile then reappeared, and got wider.

"What is it, my beauty?" Darius asked grabbing her hand, with a gorgeous smile on his face.

Aphrodite shot a wink at him and asked, "How am I so lucky?"

"Lucky? I think I'm the lucky one, my love." Darius replied.

"Are you kidding? I don't know what I would do without you. Honestly, Darius," she almost yelled, throwing her hands up in the air. She was frustrated. How can he love me? I don't understand, she thought. "I love you," she said in a whisper.

Darius smiled, and squeezed her hand, "I love you too, and always will."

Aphrodite crawled into the seat with Darius and cuddled up to him. He was warm and sweet. She felt safe with him. She slowly shut her eyes, but didn't get close to sleep before Darius spoke.

"We're almost home, my beauty." Darius said

"Our home..," she said in a whisper, thinking Darius wouldn't hear her.

"Yes, our home," he replied, as he kissed her on top of her head.

After a few more minutes of driving, Darius said, "We're home," as he carried Aphrodite out of the hummer, and gently let her stand up beside him. Aphrodite's mouth flew open in shock. It was beautiful. Normally she would have been pissed at the sight of a log cabin in the middle of the woods. She hated cabins, but not this one. This one felt like home to her. A home for her and Darius. She hadn't realized it, but she had walked halfway up the little gravel driveway, almost to the stairs leading to the front door. She turned back to Darius, ran toward him, and threw her arms around his neck. He began to laugh, and Aphrodite loved the way his laugh made her feel. Happy.

"It's absolutely perfect. I love it." She whispered in his ear.

"I was hoping you would." He said while slowly putting her down. "Come on. Let me show you our home." He said offering out his hand for her. She accepted and followed him into their new home.