Disclaimer: I don't own Bloodlines.

This is how I originally imagined how certain quotes from The Indigo Spell would be used – the quotes with kahlua and the word bedroom involved. This is somewhat (kind of, not really) of a re-write of the scene in my Sydrian story A Golden Love, but I hope you'll enjoy anyway ^^


Kahlua

"The family law should be overturned soon," Queen Vasilisa said to Adrian. "I just don't know how soon. But hopefully everyone will be able to come back."

My heart went into overdrive at that. Come back? How soon was soon? Did this mean I would soon no longer see Adrian? I scolded myself for caring, but I now paid more attention to the conversation.

"How soon will it be?" Adrian asked, taking a sip from his champagne glass.

Vasilisa shrugged. "Probably within the next five months."

At that, my heart completely dropped. I needed to get out of here. "Excuse me, I think I'll grab some refreshments," I said with a polite smile.

Vasilisa nodded, and I quickly excused myself to the refreshment table. You don't love Adrian, I reminded myself. Never have, never will. You shouldn't care so much about him and whether or not you'll be able to see him. He's a Moroi royal, and you're an Alchemist. Those lines must never be crossed.

As I looked over the refreshment table, I saw a drink that looked like coffee in paper cups. I wondered why they would put coffee in a paper cup instead of a mug but dismissed the thought.

I picked up a cup and inhaled the fragrance. It smelled amazing, better than any coffee I'd ever tasted before. I could smell a hint of vanilla in it. I then took a sip.

My already awake senses were waking up after that one sip. It tasted amazing – way better than any coffee served at Spencer's. What was in this coffee? I took another sip, and before I knew it, I'd downed the entire cup.

I blinked. Everything around me seemed clear and yet unfocused. What are you doing? part of me was demanding. Picking up a strange coffee-like drink in a place full of Moroi and dhampirs!

I shushed that voice and reached for a second cup. I didn't think it was possible for it to taste better, but it did. This time, I could taste something that was pretty strong, and wondered what it was but dismissed it.

I was going to walk back to where everyone – the Queen, Adrian, some others I somewhat knew – was standing, but then I wobbled on my heels as soon as I'd taken one step. The world suddenly began to spin, and I grabbed the back of my chair.

What happened? I wondered dimly, putting a hand to my head. I feel a bit woozy right now.

I saw Adrian headed for the refreshments table, and delight filled my entire body. How could I not have noticed how good-looking he was before? Well, I'd noticed but hadn't really taken the chance to appreciate every part of him – his dark, stylishly mussed hair, his emerald green eyes, his tall stature…

I threw my arms in the air. "Adriannn!"

Some partygoers looked over at me with disapproving expressions. Why are they looking at me like that? I thought defiantly. I just want him to come over.

Adrian's green eyes widened when I called his name and he looked over at me. He looked shocked and hurried over immediately. "What did you do, Sage?"

"What do you mean what did I do? I just wanted to see you and talk to you," I slurred. "I'm soo happy right now! Nothing could go wrong!"

Adrian looked at me intently, and then he groaned. "You're drunk."

"I'm not drunk!" I protested indignantly, pointing a finger at him. I nearly fell over and he caught hold of my arm. I continued, "And you're one to talk, Mr. Partyboy."

"I've sobered up lately," he said dryly, "and yes, you are drunk. What did you drink before calling me?"

"I just drank coffee!" I complained, pointing in the general direction of the amazing coffee. I really needed to find the ingredient for that, once my head stopped spinning.

Adrian led me over to the table and studied the coffee I'd had before turning to me. "It's an alcoholic beverage."

"So?"

He stared at me in shock before composing himself. "It's Kahlua, Sage. Packed with sugar and coffee flavor."

I was about to reach for a third cup before he took my hand. "I'm taking you to your room."

"But I want more!" I protested as he led me through the crowd of partygoers, all of whom were staring openly at me.

"I don't think you want to be any more drunk than you are already. I didn't even know it was possible for you to get drunk."

He led me outside and we started walking across a courtyard. It was completely dark out, except for the stars, the moon, and some lights along the paths. I tilted my head to look up at the stars, but they seemed to be moving and taking shape.

"Don't stop until we get to your room," he advised as we walked past a Moroi couple. "I'm sure people are already shocked that I'm walking around with a human girl, let alone an Alchemist girl."

"Like they care," I grumbled, trying to wrap my arms tight around Adrian but he gently shook me off.

"We're still in public, and everyone has good hearing and eyes," he reminded me. We made a few turns, and I vaguely recognized the housing for guests to the Court.

I was on the second floor, but my head ached, and I wasn't sure if I could make it up the flight of stairs. Without a word, Adrian scooped me up so he was carrying me princess-style, and carried me up the stairs easily before gently setting me on the floor.

"Where's your room?" he asked.

I pointed down the hall as I struggled to fish out my keycard out of my clutch. "Somewhere there."

Adrian retrieved the keycard out of my clutch and looked down at the room number. "Yes, it's that way. Come on."

I followed him slowly. My headache had gotten a little better, but I really did want more coffee – or Kahlua, as Adrian had called it. How could it have been alcoholic?

We finally arrived at my room and Adrian opened the door. Suddenly, I had an excellent idea. "Maybe you should come in and stay with me," I breathed softly into his ear as I stepped in.

He froze, his eyes wide. "Under normal circumstances, you inviting me to the bedroom would be the highlight of my day."

"Just come in with me," I pleaded, tugging on his arm. I wanted him in my room, where I could have him to myself and kiss him…

"I'll make sure you won't throw up and then I'm going," he warned, letting himself in behind me and closing the door.

I moved closer to him, trying to kiss him, but he abruptly stepped back. "No, Sage. Make yourself comfortable and I'll bring you something to drink."

I pouted at him as he moved into the sitting area, but I removed my dress and heels before going through my suitcase and pulling out my pajamas. I'd just gotten into my huge bed when Adrian returned with a glass of water.

"Here, it should make you feel better." I took it and gulped down the whole glass.

He smiled ruefully at me as I made myself comfortable in bed. "I'm guessing you're not going to let me heal away that hangover."

I recoiled. Even in my so-called drunken state, I was still scared of vampire magic. "No, no, no!"

He held his hands up in surrender. "Okay, okay, no magic."

I closed my eyes and lay down on the pillow as he tucked the blankets in around me. "You feel okay?" he asked, and I was aware of how close his voice was.

"I'll be okay," I murmured sleepily.

"Okay then." I heard him stand up, but I thought I felt him kiss my forehead very softly. "Sweet dreams, lily girl," he whispered.


Author's note: Sorry I haven't updated in a few weeks! Been getting writer's block again and I've been busy with school :( But read/review, and suggestions could definitely help :D