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Months quickly passed with no luck of finding Damon; however it never put Lucy off searching and searching. Alaric was by her side the whole time looking for his best friend, Lucy and Alaric used the trips out of town to the best of their advantages. Although of course everyone always thought they had separate rooms. They had decided to keep their relationship a secret to avoid unnecessary drama being added to it. Stefan was the only person who knew about their relationship as he would sometimes cover for the couple.
Alaric & Lucy lay in the peace of Alaric's apartment where Lucy snuck away to most nights. Alaric was brushing his fingers up and down Lucy's bare back as Lucy lay on his chest listening to his mellow breathing. "So I was thinking" Alaric said quietly. Lucy gasped in mock earning herself a playful shove from Alaric as she giggled "I was actually THINKING! We should go out tonight" Alaric chuckled "Where to?" Lucy asked "The Grill?" Alaric shrugged "There's a band playing there, It might be some fun" He said "We can't." Lucy sighed "What? Why not?" Alaric furrowed his eyebrows "We'll be seen" Lucy simply stated "And?" Alaric asked "Maybe it's time we should be seen" He smiled
"What?" Lucy looked up from his chest shocked "I mean, how long have we been together?" Alaric asked "About…7? Months" Lucy smiled "And are we both adults?" he asked Lucy nodded her head "Then it's time we stop hiding ourselves away like guilty teenagers" Alaric smiled running his thumb across her cheek "Tonight then?" He said cupping Lucy's face "Tonight" She whispered before kissing him sweetly "But you're sure?" Lucy pulled away scanning his eyes nervously "Lucy, you make me incredibly happy; I'm far from ashamed of our relationship…well not too much. So I don't care what anyone has to say." He beamed down at her. She nodded smiling before kissing him again. "Not too embarrassed?" She furrowed her eyebrows "Well sometimes you can be really! Embarrassing" Alaric smirked playfully "Oh, really?" Lucy smirked rolling over to straddle him causing Alaric to groan "When do I get embarrassing?" Lucy pouted "Certainly not now" Alaric chuckled "Maybe I should just go" Lucy whispered in his ear huskily moving away before Alaric grabbed her hips pulling her back down on top of him "Or stay" he whispered back before kissing her deeply.
Lucy placed her leather jacket on just as the doorbell rang of the Salvatore manor; Lucy fixed her figure hugging, deep purple, short dress before opening the door. "Hey" she smiled as Alaric stepped inside "You look breath taking" Alaric smiled before leaning in and kissing her. "Nobody's here" Lucy exhaled in relief "I don't care. I can kiss & compliment my girlfriend…remember?" He chuckled "Right, it's going to be so weird not having to watch out who's around" Lucy laughed "But good, because we can do this…whenever we want" Alaric smiled pulling Lucy closer to him by the waist before kissing her "Definitely good" She smiled against his lips "You ready to go?" He asked her "Yep, let's go" Lucy smiled up at him. Alaric returned her smile before interlocking their hands and opening the door for her.
Lucy exhaled nervously as she stood inside the door of the grill looking around at the packed bar "Hey…its okay" Alaric assured her rubbing her back "Promise?" Lucy whispered as thoughts of people judging them sifted through her mind making her shudder at the thought, something she could never stand was being judged. "I promise. C'mon" Alaric smiled gripping her hand, leading her towards the bar. "Whoa what's this?" Matt smiled immediately clocking their hands "Since when?" He asked curiously "Months buddy, months. Two bourbons please" Alaric smirked leaning on the bar "It was love at first stake" Matt chuckled to himself passing them their drinks "Oh god Matt. I can't believe you just said that" Lucy giggled wildly "Well, I'm really happy for you guys!" Matt smiled fully before being called away by another customer
"One down." Lucy exhaled "Lucy, I'm going to have to tickle you to death if you don't stop worrying!" Alaric said clutching Lucy's hand as she laughed dropping her eyes "I know it's scary okay but it is our relationship and I don't care who knows" Alaric grinned making Lucy smile widely wrapping her arms around Alaric's neck she pulled him into a passionate kiss "WHAT?!" they heard from beside them making them both jump. Lucy dropped her arms & pulled away fearfully. She turned her head with wide eyes to see Stefan standing beside them laughing so hard. "Stefan!" Lucy exhaled earning him a slap on the arm. Stefan dramatically winched "I'm sorry, I couldn't resist" Stefan smiled leaning against the bar. "So you finally decided to be out in the open, good for you two!" Stefan chuckled hitting Ric lightly on the shoulder "Thanks man" Alaric smiled "As always, treat her right!" Stefan said playfully warning. "Always" Alaric smiled at Lucy which she returned "Okay now go away, you're embarrassing" Lucy laughed at Stefan "I'm wounded Luce, really I am" He said holding a hand over his heart making the three of them erupt with laughter "No, seriously though the rest of the gang are over here, you should just get it over with" Stefan shrugged.
Lucy followed Stefan over to where the others were standing, Alaric appeared beside Lucy & interlocked their hands "Together" He whispered kissing her hand making her smile brightly "OH. MY. GOD." Lucy & Alaric's eyes landed on a shocked blonde vampire "Are you guys?" She smiled like a Cheshire cat "For months Caroline, MONTHS!" Stefan grinned putting on his best shocked voice "Months? Why didn't you guys tell us?" Caroline looked slightly disappointed "We never planned it, it just grew into this" Lucy smirked "Well, I am so happy for you two!" Caroline grinned bouncing on the spot making Lucy & Alaric giggle. "Happy for them? Happy for them Caroline?" Elena spat at her friend. Lucy felt a pang of guilt as Alaric dropped her hand "Elena…" Alaric began stepping forward "No. I don't care." She said as she stormed off. Stefan looked around before taking off after Elena. Lucy could see Alaric's hurt expression as he tried to hide it; the Gilberts were like his own kids. "I'm with Elena on this." Bonnie spat before walking off sighing. "Jeremy…" Alaric said catching his arm before he could leave "Go to hell man…Both of you" Jeremy almost shouted yanking his arm from Alaric's grip and storming off. Alaric sighed "I'll be back okay?" squeezing Lucy's hand before taking off after Jeremy. Lucy drew in a shaky breath "For what it's worth, I'm happy for you guys. Screw everyone else" Tyler smiled resting his chin on top of Caroline's head "Thank you, It's really hot in here, I'll be back" Lucy smiled trying to leave before tears sprang to her eyes. "Lucy…" Caroline called.
Lucy let the night air fill her lungs as she leaned back against the cool wall as her mind replayed how the closest thing Alaric was ever going to get to having children was possibly ruined because of how much they hated her. She always hated being judged and the only images she could she in her head was everyone judging them & the hurt on Alaric's face. Lucy inhaled & exhaled deeply steadying her emotions "Everything alright love?" She glanced to the side to reveal Klaus leaning against the wall beside her. She nodded and stared straight ahead "Nothing to do with that train wreck inside then?" Klaus questioned "Klaus…" Lucy sighed. "The history teacher Lucetta? Really?" Klaus smirked "Yes really." She spat "My, my your standards have slipped." He spat back "I'm not listening to this." Lucy said pushing herself off the wall to walk back inside "Why won't you just remember the past Lucy?" Klaus pushed gripping her arm "I remember it all." Lucy stated "We were happy sweetheart…we can have that again." Klaus said quietly "No we can't. We can't because the only reason you want me is because you can't have me. Same old Klaus" Lucy spat with anger "Is it my fault you're so irresistible love?" He smirked "I found someone who respects me and treats me right Klaus. Why can't you just accept that?" Lucy whispered "He can't keep you safe" Klaus grinned "Well I'd fancy my chances with him over you any day. Now get your hands off me!" Lucy spat yanking her arm from Klaus' grip before returning inside.
"Lucy" Caroline called running over to her with Tyler behind her "Lucy are you okay?" Caroline asked concerned "Yeah I feel better after some air" Lucy lied "We saw Klaus, he wasn't bothering you was he?" Caroline knitted her eyebrows in concern. Although Lucy hated how everyone knew of her past with Klaus now she was heart warmed at Caroline and Tyler's compassion. "Klaus bothers me every chance he gets, I just block it out" Lucy smiled "I just want to say, how everyone reacted earlier was totally out of line, you shouldn't listen to them. Do what makes you happy" Caroline smiled brightly at her friend "Yeah Lucy, we're totally cool with it and so should everyone else" Tyler smiled linking hands with Caroline "Thank you guys, seriously" Lucy smiled at them "We're going to shoot off, but I'll see you tomorrow?" Caroline raised her eyebrows "Count on it, see you guys" Lucy waved as she walked towards the bar.
"Are you okay?" Matt asked pushing a bourbon towards Lucy as she leaned on the bar "Yeah, of course" Lucy smirked downing the drink "You didn't deserve that reaction, Lucy people have been hard on you since you arrived when it's not necessary. I hope you're not taking it to heart" Matt said quietly to his friend "Of course I'm not" She smiled "Thank you Matt" she squeezed his hand "What are best friends for?" He smiled before going to serve another customer. Lucy jumped as a hand snaked around her waist causing her to gasp "It's only me" Alaric whispered in her ear as Lucy exhaled in relief. She turned to face him and felt her jaw drop "Oh my god. What happened?" She said rushed cupping his face, examining his swollen cut lip and grazed cheek "Jeremy." Alaric sighed "Jeremy did this to you?" Lucy said in disbelief "He's just acting out" Alaric shrugged. Tears formed in Lucy's eyes as another wave of guilt came crashing over her "I'm so sorry" She whispered still cupping Alaric's face "Don't be…it's okay" Alaric whispered putting his hands over hers still resting on his face "Let's go home." Alaric said cuddling Lucy into his side and pulling her towards the exit.
At the apartment Alaric sat on the sofa with a sigh as Lucy got the first aid kit and began disinfecting his injuries with shaking hands "Lucy…" Alaric whispered pulling on Lucy's hands for her to sit down beside him "It's okay" He whispered to her "No it's not" She shook "Those kids are the closest to children you have. You must be hurting so much" Lucy sighed "I'd be lying if I said it didn't hurt but they'll come around. Teenagers act out and seeing as I'm the closest person Jeremy has to a dad right now that's all he was doing." Alaric reassured her "I feel so responsible" Lucy looked at the ground "Don't. The guys are being stupid to react like that. I don't feel guilty for being happy with you & I don't think you should either" Alaric smirked "You're sure you're okay?" Lucy searched his eyes. Alaric sat back moving the first aid kit "I am more than okay. I'm perfect how can I not be with you by my side? A girl, who shows me nothing but love, would do everything for me including putting herself through the pain of being judged all for me. I am more than okay" Alaric smiled pulling Lucy into his side "You really are one in a million Alaric Saltzman" Lucy grinned kissing his cheek.
"We still told everyone about us, and no one actually died" Alaric chuckled "This is true." Lucy smirked "We should celebrate" Alaric grinned "Oh yeah?" Lucy raised her eyebrow "Yeah…" Alaric said leaning down to kiss Lucy "We should play scrabble" Lucy laughed making Alaric chuckle with her "Oh yeah, love scrabble" Alaric smiled kissing her more; they leaned back with their hands tangled in each other's hairs kissing passionately. Alaric straddled over Lucy as they stripped their clothes off in between kisses, Alaric moved to Lucy's neck filling it with sweet sensational kisses causing Lucy to moan. Until she felt her face change, Lucy could feel her fangs elongate and the veins begin to appear under her eyes then it dawned on her she hadn't fed since that morning. All she could hear was Alaric's blood pumping through his veins "Oh no." She quietly whispered in panic, covering her face "What's wrong…Lucy?" Alaric whispered moving her hands to reveal her vamped out face. Lucy held her breath but Alaric didn't flinch. "It's okay. I know you won't hurt me. Breathe through it" Alaric stroked her cheek. Lucy rolled off her back switching places with Alaric straddling him. She searched his eyes and took slow breaths seeing the support for her. After a few breaths Lucy felt her face return to normal and a smile spread over her lips. "Just for the record, you're beautiful. Vampire or not. You're beautiful." Alaric smiled up at her. Lucy's breath caught in her throat as she leaned down and kissed him passionately which he returned with fire. Alaric's apartment was filled with moans of pleasure and love making.
Lucy lay on Alaric's bare chest with their hands and legs intertwined. "I'll be right back" Alaric whispered before climbing off the sofa "Okay" Lucy smiled. Alaric returned a few minutes later with his arms full of belongings. "What's all that?" Lucy giggled noticing that Alaric had put on loose grey sweatpants. He threw Lucy his t-shirt that she loved to often wear. Lucy smiled up at Alaric slipping the t-shirt over her body "For malady" Alaric extended his arm holding a blood bag out to Lucy making her smile, loving how her kept blood bags specially for her now "You're so thoughtful" She finished it in seconds suppressing her hunger "And finally" Alaric unfolded a huge blanket over the sofa before climbing under it and wrapping his arms around Lucy once more as she relaxed back against his chest listening to his mellow breathing "I love this" Lucy sighed "These are moments to cherish" Alaric smiled down at her stroking her cheek "You really are a keeper" Lucy grinned "Don't freak…but I really do, love you. Lucy" Alaric held his breath as Lucy raised her head with wide eyes searching Alaric's "I'm not freaking…I love you Alaric" She smiled widely at him feeling him exhale in relief before chuckling. Alaric leaned his head down kissing Lucy lovingly. Lucy put her head back onto Alaric chest, interlocking their fingers tight as she listened to his heartbeat regain normal rhythm and his breath mellow again. She drifted off the sleep in one of her favorite places.
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