AN: Alright guys here is chapter 7! I KNOW I SUCK AT UPDATING! My late updates stem from three things. 1. School (though I am only taking two summer courses) 2. Work and family obligations 3. I'm a perfectionist, it makes me very critical of my work. I changed things in chapter 6 about four times before I was happy with it. I am also going through spark notes and watching Twilight cause even though this fic has mostly my own spin on the book, I also want the most important parts of the book in here. I read all four books in 2008, so my memory is a little fuzzy. To make up for the late updates both this chapter and chapter 8 are about 10-12 pages long and have a ton of material in them. PLEASE REVIEW!
I'm also watching my 1 year old nephew Emmett over the summer between 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM so that is going to take up what school and friends don't. I am going to have chapters 7 and 8 up this week. Would love to promise 9 and 10 as well but I am just going to be safe and say those probably won't show up till sometime next week.
ORIGINAL CHARACTER INTRODUCTION IN THIS STORY:
MONROE CHAMBERS (Joshua Bowman) – He will be taking the role of Mike as Kurt's human suitor, though like Mike he will mainly be a background character who shows up every so often.
Also there is of course my original vamp character:
SAWYER (Alex Pettyfer) – he's Quinn's mate and though he hasn't had a huge role in the story so far he as well as the other Smythe's will start to be featured more prominently from here on out.
Oh and we meet Emma in chapter 9 I promise!
KEEPER OF MY HEART (CH.7: Drama in Seattle and Shocking Discoveries)
"So as you know the school dance is coming up." Rachel casually announced as she walked into Kurt's room and sat down on his bed.
"Rachel, did I know you were coming over?" Kurt asked with amusement taking in his friend's appearance and instantly saw that she came there with a purpose.
"Please we're past the whole needed to announce that we are coming over Kurt, though you have spent lunch time with the Sebastian and his siblings I still consider you my number one gay." She said with a wave of her hand.
Kurt was about to respond when Rachel started up again.
"And as my number one gay I need your help."
"With what?"
"The dance."
"Rachel, I'm not going to the dance." Kurt replied which instantly sent the small girl on his bed flying up with shock written all over her face.
"WHAT? Why not?" Rachel demanded as she stormed over to Kurt and placed both hands on her hips, a pose she was known to do when she didn't approve of something.
"One I don't have a date, and two dances aren't really my thing." He replied
"Well what if someone asks you? Don't even try and say you don't have anyone interested. I don't care what Sebastian says that boy is totally into you, and then there is Blaine who again isn't subtle about his crush on you. Then finally we have Monroe Chambers, that boy hasn't shut up about you since you arrived."
That got Kurt's attention.
"Monroe Chambers, like the quarterback Monroe Chambers?" He asked with curiosity.
Though he hadn't spend anytime outside of his Calculus class with the boy Monroe Chamber wasn't your typical jock. For one he was sweet, really sweet to like everyone. Then there was the fact that he held the highest GPA in their entire class. Yet while all things should make Kurt interested Sebastian had a habit of pulling focus from anyone.
"The one and only, I have English with him and he is constantly asking if you have a boyfriend." Rachel's replied with a cocky smile.
"Well that's unexpected, but be that as it may I really hate dances. It has nothing to do with not having a date, I just hate them." Kurt said as he turned and walked over to his dresser and grabbed his phone.
"Weird, so what are you going to do when the rest of us are there?"
"I'm actually thinking about going to Seattle there's a store that is having a sell on some pretty great clothes." Kurt replied without looking up from his phone where he was sending a text to Quinn to see if she wanted to join him.
"Alright, well that's fine but this problem you can help me with. Kurt I need you full attention!" Rachel whined and stomped her foot.
Rolling his eyes he quickly looked up at the girl in front of him.
"There you have it. What's the problem?"
"I need to know if you know if Finn was planning on asking me?" She asked nervously he facial features showing signs of insecurity.
Realizing he had the answer to her question he let out a sigh of relief before smiling at her.
"I actually now for sure that he is going to ask you." The answer got a squeal of delight followed by Rachel Berry skipping around Kurt's room.
"Really was that it? You could of called."
Stopping her happy dance she quickly turned back to him.
"That was part of it, the other thing is Tina and I need you to go with us to Seattle tomorrow after school to help us shop for dresses. Will you do it?"
"Of course I will, I love shopping." Kurt exclaimed and the girl quickly jumped in his arms and hugged him.
"Oh thank you Kurt, hey you don't mind if I drive do you? My dad's got me a really cute Volksawagen Beetle for my 16th birthday."
"That's fine."
"Great well I actually have to run, but I will see you tomorrow. Thanks for all your help" Rachel yelled as she ran from the room leaving Kurt amused at the whole interaction.
The next day Kurt's day goes by rather fast, and before he knows it he is walking out of the school with Tina and Rachel by his side. They make out the door before a voice calls out Kurt's name and causes the trio to turn around. Walking up to them in none other than Monroe who is only looking at Kurt and completely ignoring Rachel and Tina.
"Hey, I'm glad I caught you." The jock said with a genuine smile, a smile Kurt would of found gorgeous if it didn't fail in comparison to Sebastian's smile.
"Why is that?" Kurt asked with a polite smile
"I was actually wondering if you would go to the dance with me?" This was the question Kurt had been dreading ever since it was announced the stupid dance was coming up. The reason being he didn't want to hurt anyone's feelings. He was afraid he was about to do just that.
"Monroe, I'm actually not going to be in town for the dance." The answer wiped the smile off the jock's face and disappointment quickly replaced it.
"Oh."
"I'm so sorry, but even if I was here I really hate school dances. Seriously it's not you." Kurt quickly responded hoping to ease some of the kid's pain.
"No I actually get it, I just thought if you were my date the dance might actually be fun." The boy responded with another smile only this one didn't reach his eyes.
"I really am sorry."
"It's fine, don't beat yourself up about Kurt. Maybe we can do something else sometime."
"Maybe."
It was then that Rachel and Tina called out to him to hurry up, yelling back for them to calm their tits he quickly turned back to Monroe.
"I have to go. I'll see you tomorrow." Kurt said and when Monroe walked off Kurt quickly joined Tina and Rachel .
Forty minutes passed and they were almost to the Seattle exit when Kurt's phone vibrated signaling a text. Reaching in his pocket he smiled when he saw Sebastian's name on the screen.
SEBASTIAN: So I heard you crushed Monroe Chamber's heart not forty minutes ago. I knew you were a heart breaker : )
Rolling his eyes he quickly typed in a response.
KURT: Fuck off, I did him a favor. It would have been worse to go with someone I'm really not interested in to something I can't stand.
A couple minutes passed before Sebastian responded and with that they quickly texted back and forth while Rachel was driving to the dress shop.
SEBASTIAN: That's true. Why do you hate dances? Figured you were someone who would love them
KURT: Not a total stereotype, they 're just so tacky.
SEBASTIAN: I agree on that. So what are you doing?
KURT: I drove to Seattle with Rachel and Tina to help them shop for dresses
SEBASTIAN: Wow way to break the stereotype : )
KURT: Oh shut up.
SEBASTIAN: Hey you know I love you
That slowed down Kurt's response time. That message held so many different meanings and each one brought a different emotion. After a minute melt down Kurt shook it off and just played it cool.
KURT: What's not to love? Anyway we are here now so I have to go text you later.
He typed out as Rachel parked and the trio walked into the dress shop. Two hours and six dresses later Kurt finally had both girls in beautiful dresses which left them ecstatic as they twirled around the room. This didn't go unnoticed by a group of men who were walking by and earned them wolf whistles and vulgar comments. Though one of them was staring at Kurt like he was something to eat. It left all three feeling disgusted and wanting to leave immediately. Ten minutes later they were walking out to the darkened streets, and quickly decided to grab some food. Kurt however wanted to check the stores down the street that were having the sell so after agreeing to meet up they went their separate ways.
A half hour passed before Kurt was exiting the store after looking around and talking to the staff. After exiting the store he found the streets to be slightly darker than they were before. Shaking off a feeling of discomfort he quickly made his way back down the street he came. He made it a couple of blocks before he ran into two drunk men, ones he recognized from the dress shop. They were yelling and acting stupid not three feet in front of him. Not wanting to deal with it Kurt decided to cut through the alley, though he only walked a few steps before he heard them calling out to him. Looking over his shoulder he saw that two had become three and all were following him down the alley. Speeding up he managed to make it out only to once again be blocked off, by what? By the men behind him friend's the one who stared at Kurt.
"Well, well what did you boys bring me?" The man slurred as he walked up to Kurt
Alarms went off in Kurt's head. How stupid could he be? He thought he was outsmarting them only to find out that they had brought him right where they wanted him.
"Fuck your hot baby, I could have some fun with you." The man said as he stopped right in front of Kurt and reached out for him causing Kurt to jump back.
"Look I don't want any trouble, just let me leave." He said with a shaky voice and cursed the fear in it
"Babe there's no trouble here, only fun. You and I can have fun all night long." The man once again reached for Kurt this time grabbing his wrist
"DON'T TOUCH ME!" Kurt screamed as he shoved the guy off. Another mistake now he looked angry as he began walking back up to Kurt.
Just then the screeching of tired tore Kurt and the man's attention to a familiar black Volvo speeding towards them. Kurt was shocked when the car came to screeching stop in front and Sebastian stormed out, looking the angriest Kurt had ever seen him.
"Get the fuck away from him!" He roared as he quickly walked over to the men and once again shoved the guy, only he did it with more force sending the guy crashing into his friends. As they fell to the floor Sebastian turned to Kurt.
"Are you ok? Did they hurt you?" He asked concern and anger clear in his voice
"No." That's the only response he got
"Get in the car." Sebastian said and Kurt quickly ran to the car thinking Sebastian was behind him, he wasn't. The men had tried to confront him but Sebastian's words stopped them in their tracks.
"You come near him again, I'll fucking kill you." The anger in those words spoke volumes of how serious Sebastian was and sent the men running away.
Once they were out of sight Sebastian made it to the car and quickly turned to Kurt.
"Your sure they didn't hurt you?"
"How did you find me?" Kurt asked
"Kurt, are you hurt?" Sebastian asked again
"No but seriously, were you here and you just saw me? Did you follow us?" Kurt continued to question
"Have you eaten?" The taller boy deflected
"Not yet, I was suppose to meet Rachel and Tina. Stop deflecting and answer me." Kurt demanded
"You'll get your answers, just not here. Let's go get you something to eat, then you can have your answers." Sebastian said with finality.
Looking him in the eye Kurt realized if he wanted those answers he had to get them Sebastian's way.
"Fine."
With that they were off and outside the restaurant in five minutes. Tina and Rachel were stepping out when they were almost to the door.
"Hey where were you? Oh I see where you were." Rachel said with a smile and Tina giggled
"Sorry I actually ran into Sebastian and we've been hanging out." Kurt replied and the girls waved it off. After a few minutes passed Sebastian had convinced Rachel to let him drive Kurt home and that's how Kurt found himself ordering a salad inside the restaurant with only Sebastian as his company.
Once the waitress had left Kurt was about to speak but Sebastian beat him to it.
"I have this gift" The boy started but Kurt cut him off
"Yeah the super speed and strength."
"No, not that. I've always been able to read people, read what they were thinking." Sebastian explained
"Seriously? Like everybody?"
"I thought so. Until I met you. Kurt you are the only person I knew who I can't get a read on."
The news caused Kurt to pause and before he could ask another question his salad was in front of him and Sebastian was talking again.
"I love it. Your such an incredible guy, but your also a mystery. I love it but it also scares me." Sebastian whispered and looked around making sure no one was listening in
"Why?"
"I also am not able to find you right away. I did follow you cause this city isn't always safe. I felt you may be in danger but couldn't get an exact read. I was so terrified I would be to late. Kurt I couldn't live with myself if something had happened to you." Sebastian confessed with nothing but honesty and hurt in his voice.
Kurt quickly stood and sat by the taller boy instantly taking his hands.
"You saved me tonight, again. Nothing happened." He whispered to him
"But if it had, if they had touched you nothing could stop me from killing them." The response should have been alarming but all Kurt felt was affection and gratitude
"It's a good thing you don't have to."
"Yeah it is." The boy replied and with that Kurt quickly turned the conversation around and they two had a amazing dinner. When they eventually made it to Kurt's house they exchanged goodbye's but before he got out he quickly turned back to Sebastian.
"How did you find me if you couldn't get a read on me?" He asked
"Quinn, she also has a gift she see's things. She saw you and directed me where to go." Again Kurt found himself accepting something that made no sense.
"Well thank you again. I'll see you tomorrow." With that he quickly got out and made it inside heading straight for his laptop.
Turning it on he began searching anything and everything he knew about the Smythe's. What came up shocked him. Articles about blood suckers, vampire and the word that really popped out cold ones. It set Blaine's story on replay and everything he read, everything he knew, everything Blaine told him it was all true.
AN: OK THERE IS CHAPTER 7! Please review. Chapter 8 up by Friday night.
