The Girl Who Walked With The Moon
Chapter: 4. Sleepless Drunken Night
A/N: Hey sorry it too so long I've been sick T-T
Disclaimer: Twilight and Vampire Diaries Characters aren't mine ...Damnit!
Rated: M look on chapter one for why.
Bella's POV
Klaus really pissed me off with his behavior toward his big brother, we've only just patched things up not even twenty-four-hours ago. So I called and invited Paul over for the weekend to clear my head.
Damn hybrid! Always so grumpy and irritating the hell out of me! He's lucky I don't make good on my threat to permanently damage his dick, he better not threaten Paul. My thoughts were interrupted by knock at my door.
"Klaus please go away for now, you've really been upsetting me lately hybrid." Sighing in frustration. However a female voice answered back.
"Actually, sweetheart its Tori. Your friend Paul is here." Immediately I went to greet him. Opening the door to my room and seeing Paul's expression of amazement as he looked around at the house was quite amusing .
"Damn Swan! Nice place ya got here. So not only are you mysterious artist you live in a mansion, hang with the paranormal like it's an everyday occurrence, and you're not living with parents. Gotta say Swan this is getting to be an interesting friendship." He smirked at me, giving him an eye roll I thanked Victoria for letting me know he had arrived.
"Victoria would you please let the hybrid know, Paul and I are going out? We should only be gone until twelve AM, but don't tell him that part." She gave me a knowing look.
"He pissed you off again? He really is good at doing that. Idiot!" She growled then sighed out. "I promise, have fun you two." Once again thanking her as Paul and I went down stairs and out the front door.
"Where we headed?" Paul sounded a bit nervous.
"Well I thought we could hit town, I changed my mind about making dinner. Instead let's go out to eat my treat, we can go anywhere we want price doesn't matter." I promised, he just followed my lead.
As we came the most expensive restaurant in town called 'Mia Stella.' Paul stopped short at the entrance. Only the richest came here, since Klaus had set up an account and credit card for me I became one of those 'richest people'.
"Not to be rude Swan? how the fuck are we going to pay for this? I hate to tell you this, but If ya think we're splitting the bill you're loco, because I can't even afford to tip here." He looked panicked, I smiled at him reassuringly.
"Lahote, I told it's my treat and I can definitely take care of the bill without a problem. Don't worry about it, besides I invited you to eat with me." He looked at with disbelief.
We were seated right away as I told them my full name. Klaus made sure they knew he didn't want me kept waiting, though I didn't mind if I had to.
"Here is your table Miss Swan and your menus, your waiter Fredrick will be right with." I thanked him and looked at the drink choices.
"So I gotta know, how come you don't live with your parents?" Paul's questioned carefully trying not to ruin our time together.
"My mother and I don't get along and by 'don't get along' I mean she's abusive. I was the one working to pay our bills not her. My father can't take looking at me, I am a reminder of the woman whom he loved desperately leaving him." Even I could hear the bitterness in my tone. Paul was just...stunned
"Oh...did your mother leave you?" His expression became solemn as he asked this. I shook my head ready to reply, but before I could answer our waiter had arrived.
"Hi! I'm Fredrick I'll be your server tonight. What can get you for the lovely lady and her gentleman?" He certainly was a bubbly little thing. Pale skin, red hair tied back, whiskey colored eyes, slim frame. Quite pretty too.
"Coke for me." Ordering something simple.
"Me too." Paul was look at the steaks already I bet...because he seemed distracted as fuck.
"I already know what I want, how about you Lahote?" Really hoping he was, cause I was starving. Luckily it seemed he was.
"I'd like a steak medium rare, the loaded baked potato skins and broccoli. Could I get some Au jus sauce as well please?" The waiter nodded then looked to me.
"I would like the smoked lemon pepper salmon, wild rice, and roasted seasoned vegetables." Our waiter read our order back to us and when we determined he'd gotten it correct, he scurried off to the kitchen.
"No my mother actually kicked me out." I whispered, Paul's jaw tightened.
"Here's your drinks the food will take a few minutes." Our waiter was fast and polite, gotta give credit where it's due. He's getting a nice tip. After he left again Paul spoke.
"So your mom is a huge bitch and your dad is someone who throws himself a pity-party every day. How the fuck are you not hooked up on drugs." He chuckled humorlessly.
"I was, but then Theodore Davin happened. If it wasn't for him I would have definitely kept turning to OxyContin. I was offered some the day before he hired me, had Theo not changed his mind about taking a chance on me I think I would have tried overdosing." Paul's eyes went wide at my confession.
"Sorry about the wait Miss Swan." Fredrick sounded nervous.
"It's fine we weren't waiting long at all, thanks Fredrick!" Smiling reassuring him that he was indeed fine. He smiled back appreciating the kindness. After he finally went to take on other customers Paul and I went back to our conversation.
"My mom left me and my dad he was an abusive dickhead, so I left home at like nine years old. My cousin Sam Uley took me in, without him I don't know what would've happened to me." His voice was filled with different emotions, though he tried to hide it. Smiling I let him think I hadn't heard the slight trembling.
"I'll have to thank Sam, when I meet him." He blinked away the moisture in his eyes and cleared his throat.
After dinner we order dessert to go. We were headed to the store before going back to the house. After all I needed more candy to feed us both tonight during our movie.
"I'm pretty sure there's a bottle of Vanilla Vodka in the fridge, we can drink some of that." He smiled at this statement.
Klaus' POV
It was close to two in the morning by the time Isabella and her friend got back, I was also disappointed that Isabella hadn't made dinner, I had really been looking forward to seeing how well culinary her skills were. Elijah of course thought my unsettled behavior was hilarious.
I listened for a few minutes as they chatted in the kitchen.
"Who else do you live with, besides the beautiful redhead named Victoria?" The boy asked her genuinely curious.
"There's her mate James, some other werewolves I haven't officially met, a vampire named Alexander, Seb a panther shifter and well since your a shapeshifter, do you know anything about Niklaus Mikaelson?" Isabella equally curious herself.
"Only that he's fucking scary and that he has siblings. Heard he's sexy as hell too." Ahhh well as long as the kid wasn't attracted to my mate he would live.
"Yeah... not gonna lie, Klaus is pretty hot. He's also the one who let me move in here." A rush of pleasure and pride filled me at knowing that my mate liked what she saw, Her friend chuckled.
"Never a fuckin' dull moment! You'll have to introduce us sometime." He hummed amused at her words.
"He's probably upstairs sleeping by now, trust me you don't want to wake the grump up." Isabella muttered.
"Wait a sec! I thought you were pullin' my leg. You actually live with The Original Hybrid!? Swan what is up with you and these mindfucks...? Wait is he like gonna maim me for being here without asking his permission!?" I wish!
"Not if he likes his dick where it is," She answered simply then exclaimed. "Here it is come on get lets go to the spare room with the two huge beds and push them together. Bring the candy and chips." My mate loved to test my sanity I swear!
"Paul would you stop tiptoeing! Klaus won't kill you. He knows it'll really piss me off, besides I told him you were coming over hours ago." She huffed, happy that the boy was so afraid of me I decided to wait to greet Isabella.
When the spare room door clicked closed, I couldn't help clenching my teeth. After an hour I went and knocked, when no answer came I entered without hesitation.
I was met with the sight of various types of candy wrappers, three bags of chips comply empty, two tiny white styrofoam boxes at the bottom of the bed that looked as if they'd previously held a sweet of some kind, and a large now empty bottle of Vanilla Vodka sitting on little table near the bed. Isabella and Paul were knocked the fuck out.
"Wow! How'd they drink all that by themselves?" Tori asked from behind me, I just closed the door not really knowing what to do. I didn't like that she was drinking, because she was upset. Tomorrow I would see how long this has been going on for.
Even though it was hard to see her sleeping next to the boy, I had show her I trusted her. It wasn't long after I'd went to my room to try and get some sleep, that I heard someone stumbling around in the hall. I got up sighing, checking to see what the hell was going on I found Isabella leaning onto the wall.
"Isabella?" As she turned to answer me, as she did so she swayed, I caught her by the waist just before she fell. She leaned against my chest.
"Tanks gwumph.." Her words were either muffled by my shirt or she's entirely too drunk to speak.
"Why are you up?" I was very stunned especially with the amount missing from the liquor bottle, she shrugged, sighed at me, and spoke with heavy lidded tired eyes.
"Just am..." She was the cutest little drunk I'd ever met. I couldn't help the smirk on my face.
I wondered if she would be awake the whole night, which worried me. Lifting her into my arms I brought her into my room, settled her on my bed, and called the Cullen Coven leader.
-'Niklaus'-
I'd given them my number this afternoon in case something ever happened to Isabella.
"Dr. Cullen, I need to barrow your son Jasper. Isabella is having trouble sleeping." Though I hated to ask these vampires for anything, I knew Isabella wouldn't feel well at all if I didn't get her some assistance.
-'Has she had another night terror?'-
Another night terror? Had they witnessed one themselves? I reluctantly replied.
"I honestly don't know, she was stumbling in the hallway when I found her. She and a friend of hers got very intoxicated." Carlisle was silent for a few minutes.
-'Niklaus if I may, do you think Isabella would benefit from some counseling? I'd be willing to talk with her if she feels comfortable enough.'-
His offer was one of sincere concern, glancing at Isabella I noticed she had lied down and curled up into a ball at some point while I was on the phone. Her eyes were completely open, staring at my bedroom wall, and I wondered. What kind of hell did her mind put her through at night? She should be sleeping peacefully.
Sitting down next her, running my fingers up and down her back to comfort her, considering Carlisle's words. I was so angry that she had suffer like this every night. After what seemed like forever I spoke.
"I will discuss it with her, but it is ultimately her decision. However your offer and concern is appreciated. We'll be in touch." Hanging up, turning my phone off, and put it aside for the night. Within not even two minutes there was a quiet knock at my door.
"Enter." Jasper looked at my mate with worry and bewilderment, he then looked to me.
"She alright?" Continuing to stroke her back, I shook my head. Isabella recognized his voice right away.
"Hey Jazz.." she smiled at him, which made me feel quite murderously jealous. The cold one picked up on this for he stepped back a bit, though he found it very amusing as well.
"I haven't the slightest, that is the only reason you were called over." Letting him now if there was any other way, it gladly would've been taken.
"Right got it, anyway why is she three sheets to the wind?" Isabella answered before I could.
"The hybrid had a hissy-fit and yelled at me, so I've been upset. Plus I talked about my past with Paul, and I needed to numb myself afterwards." Her confession was hard for me to hear
"Darlin' using alcohol to forget ain't the way, I understand those must have been some very painful memories for you to dredge up. I'm going to make it so you'll feel relaxed enough to fall asleep." She nodded her acceptance of his words, a good ten or fifteen minutes later she out.
"Hopefully she'll sleep through the rest of night, thank you for your assistance Jasper." He looked back and forth between Isabella and I, pursing his lips.
"I think you should know...since you're her mate, I've developed a sibling bond with Isabella. I'd like to be able to visit her more, you see even while living with the Cullens I haven't once felt this close to any of my step-siblings." The idea of sharing Isabella in any way would be hell, but I also knew that my mate wanted Jasper in her life.
Therefore he would be, but for a price. "That will be no problem, however you will keep her safe when she is with you. That entails during school, if she comes home hurt physically or otherwise I'm holding you responsible." He nodded his in understanding, finally I brought up something I'd been curious about all day. "How did your family convince Isabella to take a ride with you all to school? My driver and I can't even get her to accept one from him and it's his job!" Jasper laughed quietly at my exasperation.
"She doesn't like attention, when we pulled up to the school everyone was looking at us especially her though and Isabella was more than embarrassed by it all." Now I know why she didn't want to her birthday into something extravagant. The cold one noticed the drawing Isabella had done of my wolf form.
"So as her brother I have to ask even if it gets me killed, do you love Isabella? Or do you see her as your possession just cause she's your mate? I don't want her to be stuck in a loveless mating. It can destroy a person." He seemed very passionate about this. Becoming curious I bartered with him.
"Not that it is any business of yours, but I shall indulge you. Yes I love her very much so. Need I say more?" He regarded me with searching eyes, minutes seemed to go by before he accepted my answer.
"Your emotions tell me this statement is more than true, these feelings for her will only grow deeper as time passes. She's becoming quite precious to you." Jasper's words weren't surprising to me, I knew full well how Isabella affected me.
"I don't doubt that, we're not even mated yet and somehow she's got wrapped around her little finger already." I chuckled humorlessly. As the cold one was about to take his leave he paused in mid step
"By the way she had a bunch of guys from our art class trying to talk with her, a tiger shifter named Dante Radford wouldn't leave her alone all day today he's seventeen. The funny thing is Isabella here completely ignored them all." Even though it made me extremely happy to know she wasn't falling all over some boy, I was still very irritated that this 'Dante' wasn't getting the hint she was so obviously sending him.
"If he steps out of line correct the boy immediately, if he still doesn't get the message after that bring him here and I'll have a word with him." Jasper nodded then swiftly, but quietly left my home.
A few hours after I fallen asleep next to Isabella I felt her stirring awake, how in hell do drink all that Vodka and wake up three hours later?! She groaned as she sat up, messaging her temples.
"Thank God I don't have school today, I need coffee and Ibuprofen..." she was talking to herself which was amusing, however she was interrupted by her friend calling her name from the hallway.
"Swan! Where'd you get to?" Isabella groaned once more in pain, before finally speaking to me.
"Klaus I know you're not too happy with me, but please...make him stop shouting." She practically begged, sighing I went to the boy inside. When he saw me he looked deathly pale for a moment.
"Your name is Paul correct?" He nodded getting paler by the second, I took pity on the boy. "Isabella is in here, quiet down she's got a headache from hell. I'll have the staff make us something and send it up. You may enter this room as long as do not sit on my bed nor touch anything." He nervously spoke up.
"I-I understand, is she okay? She drank more than me last night." Ahh no wonder she was suffering more, besides the fact this boy was a wolf shifter.
"Yes she's just in need of coffee and food. You can sit at the table by the window." After he was seated I made the call to the kitchen, they were quick about it when I mentioned Isabella. Speaking of Isabella she must've fallen back asleep waiting for the our very early breakfast.
There was a loud knock at my door two minutes later, I had specifically told them to be almost silent when they brought up the trays of food. Isabella was holding her head in her hands now.
Opening my bedroom door I was shocked to see Elijah standing there in nothing but trousers, I was also very irritated at the fact he'd caused my mate such discomfort. "Nik why is there breakfast being made at such an ungodly hour?" His tone was incredulous.
"Well Isabella decided to get more than drunk last night with her friend here." I pointed my thumb over my shoulder at Paul, who seemed to have fallen asleep as well with his head leaning against the wall.
"Well I guess order more food, I'd like to discuss when we're un-daggering our siblings." I reluctantly complied with his demand, had Isabella not been here Elijah would be a permanent part of the floor.
"Go sit breakfast will arrive soon, there's nothing to discuss I already told you it would be done by Tuesday afternoon. Besides I wish to speak with my mate about a few things, perhaps even spend some time with her." He considered this for a moment, he looked to sleeping wolf shifter he sat by. His eyes wandered all over the young man, his expression went from tense to soft.
"He's your mate isn't he?" In my mind I mulled over whether or not Isabella would be upset about my brother's newfound curiosity in her friend, stalling I asked.
"Why do you need to know?" He's seen Isabella's angered state, is he stupid? Looks like he needs reminding. "Because, Isabella will maim you if you hurt him. If you think I'm kidding your dead wrong." Elijah swallowed thickly.
"Yes...what is their relationship?" He couldn't take his eyes off the young man, though I was still upset with Elijah for showing up here unannounced I answered his question.
"They're just friends, apparently the boy prefers males. So dear brother it seems you're in luck!" Teasing him has never lost it's interest to me. Elijah growled at me scoldingly.
Paul's POV
I am never getting drunk with Isabella again! My fuckin head feels like it's going to explode!
Jumping from my sleep as someone tapped me on my shoulder, I looked over to see the one at fault for my headache. Glaring at the brunette I spoke.
"Swan we are never getting smashed together again, Jesus Christ! You drink vodka like it's freaking water..." She just shrugs her shoulders at me as she sits down.
"Just eat, if you don't you'll feel even more like shit." Rolling my eyes at her statement, I spotted two men sitting with us. A well built tall man with blonde hair, with blue-green eyes, slightly scruffy lips and jaw, who only wore black silk sweats, and seemed to purposely choose the seat closest to Isabella... whom was oblivious to this.
The second male had dark brown hair, he was clean shaven, he wasn't as built as the blonde though his form told me he could handle whatever came his way. He wore gray silk sweats with a white tank top, his eyes were a mystery, but I'm pretty sure he was a hottie.
"How long were we out for?" My sudden question tore Isabella's gaze from the book she was indulging in, she sighed.
"You slept from two AM to Eight AM." There was something she was leaving out, not able to let it go I instead asked.
"No sleep for you?" She narrowed her eyes at me.
"Depends on whose opinion you ask." Swan was damn irritated with me now, but I pressed on.
"Well, I did in fact ask your opinion, now didn't I?" Challenging her probably wasn't the smartest idea.
"Lahote you do realize I have a raging headache and you're very close, too close actually..." The warning was clear, 'don't talk about my fucked up sleep patterns!' She subtly shouted at me. Sighing as I changed the subject.
"How about we head over to my place a little later? We can eat there or come back here for dinner, whichever you think is easiest." These words were apparently the right things to say, because she was smiling now.
"That sounds lovely, but I don't wish to impose on your cousin like that." I really hated Isabella's shit mom for her self esteem issues. So I assured her.
"I'm sure Sam and Emily would be happy to have us for dinner, I know Emily will love you. Since she married my cousin her own cousin Leah has had some jealousy issues with her, so she kinda doesn't have any female friends to talk with." Isabella's hesitation completely vanished.
"Alright, make sure to text and ask them if it's okay." Looking at her plate I noticed she'd eaten a very small amount of food. Before I could question her, the blonde man spoke up.
"Isabella we should talk." It was more a request than a demand.
"Klaus I need to get ready in an hour, so why don't we go to your office now?" Wait! That's the original fuckin hybrid?!
"A good idea indeed.." He mumbled, I watched the both of them exit the room.
"That idiot better not piss her off again, honestly still can't believe we are related. Do forgive me for my ramblings...I'm Elijah, Nik's older brother." He smiled at me, finally I was able to determine his eyes were a dark brown color. They also had flecks gold and gray in them.
It was like time froze...this man...this original vampire was in fact my imprint. Holy shit!
Elijah's POV
From what I'd heard of Isabella and Paul's conversation or should I say bickering, they were indeed just friends. Though I was still jealous. Paul's scent wasn't one you'd expect from him. To me he smell like cinnamon, cherries, and bourbon it was heaven.
As Nik asked Isabella for a quick word I began to worry he'd upset the poor girl...again, honestly if he keeps it up there will be no mating between the two of them. She's not the type to put up with his shit. Time to introduce myself.
"That idiot better not piss her off again, honestly still can't believe we are related. Do forgive me for my ramblings...I'm Elijah, Nik's older brother." Paul's head whipped in my direction, I couldn't help but smile.
Happy with Paul's shocked look, I couldn't take my eyes off of him. His russet skin, dark brown eyes much like my own. However his were flecks with different shades of gold, raven hair. Wearing black sweats and a black tee-shirt.
"So you've noticed the connection. That's good.. the only question I have for you at this moment is how exactly old are you?" He cleared his throat, obviously flustered which suited me just fine.
"I'm fifteen..er..and you?" His nervous words were quite endearing, damn! He was young seems Nik and I are in the same boat. Paul could pass for seventeen, though so could Isabella it was in the way they carried themselves. Tonight they had lacked a bit of maturity by getting drunk, but that could be overlooked since they came do that in privacy instead of the public eye.
"Twenty-four in human years technically and one-thousand-and-some-years as a vampire." Paul seemed to taking this all very well, he sighed.
"Wow, so I imprinted on an original, how do I explain this to Sam?" My possessive nature immediately flared up.
"Who is Sam?" The question came out a little harsher than I meant it to, but my mate needed to know I didn't share. Paul's eyes became wide then with some realization he laughed.
"Sam as you so hissed out, is my cousin. He is also happily mated and married. Jeez you originals always like this?" He smiled and it was breathtaking, I chuckled.
"Only when it comes to our mates."
Paul tore his gaze away from mine.
Bella's POV
"I believe we should start this talk off with me apologizing, then we'll get to your drunken night." Klaus was only making my headache worse..asshole!
"Whatever just make sure you speak softly, else you'll find a knee to the groin." Upon warning him, he narrowed his eyes at me, running a hand over his face, and finally growling.
"What is with your constant threats to my nether region?" As mad as he sounded he seemed also curious.
"You treasure your bits don't you?" He nodded and expanded on my explanation. "Well, there's your answer. Plus it's gonna hurt even if you are the original hybrid." His glare became harsher.
"I'll have to remember that. Now then, I am very sorry for yelling at you for offering Elijah a place here. You must understand though, there are people human or paranormal that do want me dead. They would do just about anything to achieve such an outcome, therefore your kindness could have backfired and became our downfall to us all." Fuck! I hate it when he's right..
"I apologize for overstepping the line between Elijah and you, it wasn't my intention to put you or anyone else here at risk. Next time I shall talk to you about it first." We looked at each other for few moments.
"Why do we fight so much?" I really couldn't understand why we argued like this. Klaus sighed and spoke in riddles.
"In time it will become clear..though it is trying my patience..." What is the hybrid saying. Does he know something I don't? Suddenly I was brought out of my musings by his voice once again.
"Do tell me why did you decide to get drunk out of your mind last night?" Klaus wasn't reprimanding me he was just awfully intrigued. He was practically smiling.
"Paul and I spoke of our childhood to one another and well we were looking to forget for a bit. I drank the most I'll give you the money back for more." The hybrid waved a dismissive hand at me.
"Isabella I'm more worried about the fact that you can drink the amount that you did, get up after only two hours of sleep at four AM, because of a night terror. I had to call Carlisle Cullen and ask for Jasper to come over to help you sleep. Even though you were highly intoxicated as well as exhausted your mind wasn't letting you rest." When I didn't speak he continued.
"Carlisle suggested something that I think would be...beneficial to you. He said I should speak with you about getting counseling, I can tell the idea of letting your guard down like that doesn't appeal to you in the least. Trust me I understand that more than you could ever know, but Isabella as much as it might scare you it could help you with these awful nights you've been having. Please just try it...?" Klaus pursed his lips, blue-green eyes filled with concern for me.
I took a deep breath. "Okay..under one condition, no meds. If someone even suggests it the session is over and the counselor will need to look for another brain to pick at." Klaus looked thoughtful, then nodded.
"A reasonable compromise, would you be more comfortable with a female or male?" I didn't even have to think.
"Female!" The hybrid immediately took notice of my too quick answer, he didn't question me though.
"I have the perfect person for the job, do you trust me?" Again without hesitation I replied to his absurd question.
"Of course I do!" His eyes softened at my admission.
Klaus' POV
While Isabella and Paul out for the day I had the urge to paint, though it was difficult to decide what exactly I wanted to create. Instead of settling on a set idea I just let myself get lost.
After about two hours I noticed that the painting was of Isabella, with a book out on the front porch, sitting with her legs curled under her, only she was older, wearing a red sundress, her hair was a bit longer, and instead of reading she was looking out at the yard smiling.
I imagine Isabella in the future will be even more stunning then the Isabella I've just painted, therefore there shall be a redo. She's only left ten minutes ago and already I miss her.
Remembering my conversation earlier with Isabella about a counselor, I went to my office and made a call. After a few rings someone finally picked up.
-'Hello..?'- She sounded confused, which was good it meant my witches were right she still didn't know my whereabouts.
"Ahh..Sage so lovely to hear your voice again darling!" She growled at my sarcasm.
-'Niklaus! How the hell did you get this number!?'- Oh she was positively furious with me, too bad this was a serious matter else I'd love to play a few games.
"I called to make a deal with you about Finn." She was silent for a moment, perhaps composing herself.
-'I'm listening...'- I'd bet everything I own she was. I Explained about how I'd found my mate and imprint, what Isabella's life has been like and that there is more even I don't know.
-'Listen Niklaus this Isabella sounds like an amazing girl, but what is it you want from me.'- Sage was suspicious now, for good reason though.
"If you agree to become her counselor or just someone she talk to even, consider it a favor I'd owe you a debt. I'm already doing the exact same thing to the rest of my siblings this Tuesday. You can even be here when it happens. Should you refuse I'm still going to wake Finn. I promised Isabella that I would free them all." There was gasp on the other end of the phone.
-'Niklaus I'll help Isabella, she's obviously very special if she can convince you to do this. Honestly I can't wait to meet her, if you give your address I can be there tomorrow say around two in the afternoon.'- After giving her the information she need to get here, I went back to painting this time it was of a necklace I'd been designing for Isabella.
A/N: next is dinner at Sam and Emily's.
