"Must you leave already?" Anelie whined enjoying his company as they sat on the floor of her room conversing.
He nodded sadly, "Yeah, I'm sorry, but I promise I'll come see you tomorrow, okay?"
Anelie showed a playful pouty face, "But we've had so much fun together today! Besides we do not have school tomorrow,"
"And what is why I promise to come see you tomorrow," Darien said standing from the spot in front of Anelie.
She sighed and held out her arms, Darien took them helping her up, "Okay…fine, maybe you can come over in the morning? It's my turn to make Breakfast,"
He laughed as he held Anelie's hands in his, "I'm making blueberry pancakes," She sang with a smile, he considered her eyes and took in the way they sparkled.
"What time is breakfast?" He gave in; Anelie smiled big, "Ten o'clock!"
Anelie lead Darien downstairs and outside, she stopped at the top of the steps, "Well I had a wonderful time Anie, thank you. Your family is great,"
Anelie smiled, "Thank you for keeping me company, I had great time with you, Darien."
He smiled leaning in, he kissed her gently on the cheek, catching her off guard her breath caught in her throat, "Goodnight Anelie." He spoke their faces only centimeters from each other,
"Until tomorrow," Anelie responded, he smiled at her before making his way down the stone steps and into his black Beamer.
Anelie retreated into the palace closing the large door behind her she sighed happily, leaning herself agents it.
Her thoughts went back to the day's events, she felt so happy and carefree, and Darien made her forget all the bad things that were happening around her, Kiara and the fight with Cassie. They could keep a good conversation with nothing but nonsense; she couldn't count how many times he had made her laugh until tears were pouring out of her eyes. It had been an awfully long time since the last time that had happened to her.
"You like him, don't you?" A voice said, tearing her away from her thoughts
Anelie looked over to see Rebekah and Katherine, she tried to hide her smile by biting down on her bottom lip however, she failed epically, "I wouldn't say that I like him just yet, but he is a really nice guy, a friend as of right now." Anelie informed
Katherine and Rebekah exchanged glanced with each other, "Everyone could see the way he looked at you and the way the two of you acted around each other was priceless," Rebekah grinned
"It's sweet Anelie, and you need someone like Darien to keep you out of a slump. Being that Cassie isn't much of a friend right now." Katherine acknowledged.
Anelie shook her head and let her smile show willingly, "Yes I suppose I do need someone like Darien. He is a very charming guy…do you not agree momma?"
"I agree very much, there is no doubt about that, all of us do." Katherine agreed
"I think that I am going to call it a night, goodnight mommy." Anelie said going into the arms of her mother, "Good night, Anelisia."
Anelie pulled away and smiled at Rebekah, exchanging a good night with her auntie, before heading back to her room.
Lying in bed Anelie turned over on her side, facing the large window that let in flooding light from the bright full moon her mind ventured off into the memories of the day. How it seemed so school-girl cliché. Boy and girl run into each other in the hallway, or new boy can't help but stare at the mysterious girl in class that catches his eye.
Behind Darien's eyes there had to be something and it would not be a surprise if Darien felt the same about Anelie Petrova.
Her mind ventured off to Kiara and her family—what if Darien was just—no…Kiara wouldn't use a boy to distract her that's far too easy. Even for Kiara's simple mind.
Anelie turned on her back lazily now starring up at the ceiling.
Cassie.
Anelie grumbled at the thought, shaking her head to her subconscious she started to feel stressed when there was no reason to be; there shouldn't be. Maybe it was time for Anelie to sit Cassie down and talk; Anelie can apologize, or maybe Anelie could just compel Cassie and make her forget what she had said to her and then nothing would have changed and everything will go back to the way things were.
She sighed to herself. Snuggling under the warm comforter and her head sinking into the cool pillow she closed her eyes and let her body relax and fall into an abyss of dreams.
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The Sun rose from the east casting brilliant rays of sunlight throughout Sofia. The sunrise was beautiful with the colors of pink and orange painting the sky.
Katherine turned over onto her side, her hand under her pillow she smiled softly when she saw that Stefan was still asleep. She moved her body closer to him, feeling the heat of his body radiate. The room temperate was at comfortable warmth, even being completely naked under only a sheet. The five-hundred-year-old Brunette sat up on her right elbow, leaned in and planted a warm kiss on Stefan's lips causing him to groan. She leaned back her left hand caressing his cheek; Stefan opened his green eyes to meet a pair of beautiful chocolate pools. His lips widened into a smile feeling his love's warm hand over his cheek, he brought his hand up and wrapped it around her wrist gently.
"Good morning," Katherine greeted.
"Indeed, it is," Stefan responded making Katherine giggle softly, He brought his lips to meet hers once again; grabbing her waist and pulling her on top of him, she chuckled through the kiss, loving the feeling of their bare skin making contact.
Katherine pulled away, "We should get up; Anelie is making breakfast."
Stefan groaned and made his grip on Katherine tighter, "No, let's stay in bed for a while longer, food can wait—I'm hungry for something else." He smirked
Katherine laughed and shook her head, "Nope, not this time; Darien is coming over again and Anelie really likes him."
"And you are okay with her liking this boy?"
Katherine scoffed, "Stefan she's five-hundred-years-old…I think it's okay if she has a boyfriend."
Stefan rolled her eyes playfully, "I know—it's just—," He sighed, "If he hurts her, I will rip his head off."
Katherine shook her head and laughed, "No need for violence Mr. Salvatore, now—get your lazy ass up and get dressed!" she demanded sliding off the bed and making her way over to the adjoined bathroom, Stefan blurred in front of Katherine blocking her way into the bathroom. "I, Mrs. Salvatore am not lazy. I think you mistake me for someone else." He said pushing her body against the cool door frame.
Katherine was taken by surprise for a moment, a smile twisting on her lips, "Mrs. Salvatore?" She repeated.
Stefan stopped, admiring her eyes and nodded, "Why not? We've been together for a hundred and fifty years—we have a daughter together—let's make it official."
She about melted in that moment; the thought about what it would be like to be married to Stefan had been in the back of her mind for many decades. He had adopted her daughter as his own long ago and it has been since then they have been together.
let's make it official
Katherine leaned up and kissed Stefan once again, wrapping her arms around his neck. Excitement and happiness over took her, she couldn't help herself, she squealed happily when they pulled away from each other. Stefan smiled down at her, admiring the grin on Katherine's face. She looked gorgeous with such a glowing smile.
Katerina Salvatore