Sorry about the wait.
This chapter is a little special of mine and AnnaBoleyna1536's, a little something for Valentine's Day even if it's already passed. It picks up from the last one but Aro has a surprise for Kitty in this one.
I don't own Twilight and neither does AB.
Enjoy!
Kitty's P.O.V.:
His lips were cold, but soft against mine. The kiss was gentle, but I didn't realize I'd opened my mouth until I felt a tongue slide past my lips. He didn't taste poisonous or venomous, his mouth was sweet and almost felt like I tasted chocolate if I were human again. His hand was in my hair, and his other was around my waist; my arms twined around his neck as the kiss deepened.
This felt right, it didn't feel wrong or anything. Us standing here together on a balcony looking over the city, sharing a kiss under the moonlight, it was like this was meant to happen. When he pulled away his eyes seemed glazed over, and I think mine were too because I was looking at a completely different person than the man I'd met in Washington.
"That…was the most amazing thing that's ever happened to me." I whispered and I saw him smile, not his usual creepy smile but a softer, kinder one.
"It was also for me, I haven't kissed anyone like that in centuries." He pulled me into a hug. "I'm sorry if I was too forward."
"No, no you weren't." my arms moved from his neck to his mid back. "I think I misjudged you." He chuckled.
"You weren't far from the truth cara mia, I have done many wrongs in the past but meeting you has been the best event in the last few centuries for me." he kissed my head.
"You know I'd be blushing if I were human right?" he laughed and pulled away slightly.
"Kitty, I know this is our first date but it's the best night I've had in a long time." That smile returned, and then I felt myself smile back.
"Me too, this has been a wonderful night." I couldn't lie, this night had turned out way better than I'd expected.
"Would you like another dance?"
"Yes, I'd love to." He led me back down the staircase, and as we reached the large floor I heard a song come on and this one I loved.
A few stolen moments is all that we share
You've got your family, and they need you there
Though I've tried to resist, being last on your list
But no other man's gonna do
So I'm saving all my love for you
It's not very easy, living all alone
My friends try and tell me, find a man of my own
But each time I try, I just break down and cry
Cause I'd rather be home feeling blue
So I'm saving all my love for you
"I knew you'd like this song, Didyme helped me pick it out." I had a feeling she'd been part of this, other than dressing me up.
"It's a beautiful song."
You used to tell me we'd run away together
Love gives you the right to be free
You said be patient, just wait a little longer
But that's just an old fantasy
I've got to get ready, just a few minutes more
Gonna get that old feeling when you walk through that door
For tonight is the night, for feeling alright
We'll be making love the whole night through
So I'm saving all my love
Yes I'm saving all my love
Yes I'm saving all my love for you
No other woman, is gonna love you more
Cause tonight is the night, that I'm feeling alright
We'll be making love the whole night through
So I'm saving all my love
Yeah I'm saving all my love
Yes I'm saving all my love for you
For you, for you
When the song ended we stopped, and then Aro pulled me into another gentle kiss. My body melted with this one, he truly was a gentleman.
"You are beautiful, Catalina." He whispered in my ear.
"Thank you Aro." We hugged again, and then he pulled away to check his wristwatch.
"Oh my, it's already past midnight. The girls will want to know how tonight went."
"And you want to tell Marcus and Caius?" he smiled but nodded. "Ok, I'll show myself out." I turned to leave but he grabbed my hand.
"Oh no cara mia, I will have the pleasure of escorting you back to your room." He smirked that time, and then at vampire speed we rushed back to my door right where Jane, Athenodora, and Didyme were all waiting for me. "You did well sister."
"Thank you brother, now go away we want to talk." She practically shoved him away as she and the other two yanked me back into the bedroom.
"Guys please…"
"So how was it?"
"What'd you talk about?"
"Did he kiss you?"
"Did you dance?" I held up my hands.
"Guys please one question at a time. For the record we talked, just to understand each other, yes we danced twice, and…yes he kissed me." their mouths dropped open and then I saw Athenodora squeal before she hugged me.
"Oh I'm so happy for you!" she bounced up and down. "You finally did it!"
"Whoa now we didn't go that far…" she smacked my arm.
"Not that, I mean you finally took another step together. Oh just wait until tomorrow!" I raised my eyebrows at her.
"Tomorrow?" technically it is tomorrow already but what did she mean?"
"Don't you know what tomorrow is?" I thought for a minute, and I forgot the date. "It's Valentine's Day!" my eyes widened.
"Already?"
"Of course and tomorrow is going to be so special! Aro's got a big surprise for you!"
"What kind of surprise?" they all glared at me. "Worth a shot." Didyme hugged me.
"Sweetheart you are going to love it, believe me my brother has never been so serious about anyone than he is with you. Now, we'll let you change and get cleaned up, but you're staying with us tonight so you can't be peeping in on the surprise tomorrow morning."
"You girls are killing me you know that?" they all giggled.
"C'mon now take off the jewels and the dress and go shower, you look like you need to relax." I just did as I was told and handed the jewels to Didyme, then took off the dress, handed it to Jane and let Athenodora give me a bathrobe before I went straight into the bathroom and started the shower.
I thought about what Aro had planned for me, and I knew one thing already. If tomorrow was as good as tonight was, then I couldn't wait for the sun to come up.
Some hours later, the next day:
"Guys it's morning already can I leave yet?" I had been trapped in this room all night long and though I enjoyed the time with the girls they refused to let me set foot near the door.
"Not yet, it's not time!" Jane whined.
"It'll be worth the wait honey don't worry." Didyme patted my shoulder.
"What about you two? Aren't you nervous about what your husbands are going to give you?" she and Athenodora just giggled.
"We don't have to worry, we can wait." Just then I heard a buzzing sound and Didyme pulled out a cellphone. "Oh, it's time!" she pushed me towards the door. "Have fun, just follow the trail." She winked at me and when I opened the door I saw a trail of red rose petals on the floor, leading down the hall.
"Well go on!" they shut the door behind me, and I just followed the trail. I noticed it was leading to Aro's study, and when I reached the doors there was a note and a long piece of cloth hanging on the knob.
Blindfold yourself, and knock on the door so I can lead you inside.
-Aro
'What kind of trick is he pulling now?' I brushed the thought off as I did what the note said. The blindfold was on tight, and after I knocked on the door I heard it open and felt someone gently pull me inside.
"Aro?" I heard a shushing sound.
"Patience my dear." He whispered in my ear, his cool breath made me shiver. His hand held mine and then he led me to another part of the room. "I'm going to take this off, and when I do I want you to keep your eyes closed."
"Why?"
"Trust me Kitty, just trust me." I nodded and then I felt the blindfold come off. I heard him walk away, and then another sound along with the smell of roses hit me. I felt something on my lap, rectangular and small, but light.
"Aro? What's going on?" he just shushed me and then I heard a click before some slow music came on.
"You can open your eyes now." I slowly opened them, and what I saw my mouth drop open. The entire room was decorated with red and pink heart decorations, and a large bouquet of roses stood in the far corner of the room. I looked down, and I saw a red velvet box lying there on my legs.
"What's this…?" I touched it and he smiled that same smile from last night.
"It's the first part of your gift, go on open it." I looked at him with curiosity, but slowly opened the box to reveal probably the most beautiful bracelet I'd ever seen.
"Oh…" I stared at it, it was absolutely stunning. From what I saw it was a chain charm bracelet, could be silver or platinum, with beautiful red rose charms all around it. "Aro this is…this is too much." I looked at him, and then he clasped the bracelet around my wrist.
"My dear nothing is too much, not for you. Besides this is only half of your gift, and I will give you the other half if you dance with me." I smiled, and set the box down.
"Love to." I let him pull me up and another song began to play. It had no words, but didn't matter to me right now.
Aro led me across the room; I didn't even realize we were spinning because I was so entranced by his eyes. He was so handsome, and he said I'm so beautiful, I suppose I could trust him on that right?
'This has been great, last night and now this morning. Everything's wonderful.' He read my thoughts and kissed my cheek, then my lips as the music stopped.
"Cara mia, do you truly enjoy it here now?" I didn't know what to think, but I knew what to say.
"I…I do." He hugged me close.
"I'm glad, I was very worried you would not like it here. Despite all the memories you have, you have gained new ones and will have more soon enough." He pulled away and I stood confused as he presented me with a small red envelope. "For you my valentine."
"I feel bad I didn't get you anything." He tilted my chin.
"You need not worry about me, your happiness is my gift." He hand me the envelope. "Open that, I guarantee you will love it." I did as he asked, and I felt my mouth drop open again when I saw a plane ticket inside.
"This is…?" I looked at the destination, 'Forks, Washington.' "Aro?" he touched my hand.
"Kitty, I have watched you carefully and I know that you miss the Cullens. They were the first family you ever met, and you felt like you belonged with them. That's why I'm giving you this choice."
"Choice?" he put a finger to my lips.
"Let me finish my dear. This is a round-trip ticket, so you will go to Forks and remain there for a month with the Cullens. I will give you a month, and if you choose to stay with them then I will not come after you. If you come back here to Volterra, then it will tell me that you love me as I love you." My eyes widened.
"You're giving me the choice to live where I want?" he nodded.
"I know you miss them and you long to see them again, I have already called Carlisle they will be expecting you in three days. You will leave this afternoon, and when you arrive I want you to text my sister to let us know you are safe. I will wait for you, but if you do not return then my heart that no longer beats will break. I will not go to find you, and once the month is up and you do not return within a week after I will assume you do not reciprocate my feelings. Do you understand?"
"C…Can I at least talk to Didyme?" he shook his head.
"Other than your arrival you will not, this is entirely your choice. You will not call or anything, stay with the Cullens. They will welcome you if you stay." I was frozen, he was letting me leave to see Carlisle and the others? He loved me enough to let me go?
"Aro…" he pulled me into another hug, and I felt his hand in my hair.
"I do love you Kitty, but as the saying goes 'If you love something, set it free'. I will wait for you, but I cannot hold you prisoner here any longer." My arms wrapped around him, and if I were human I would be crying right now.
"Thank you, for all you've done for me." he kissed my head.
"I would do anything for you, remember that." He pulled away and his hand stroked against my jawline. "Now you must go pack, Didyme and Jane will help you."
"Aro I…" I was at a loss for words, what could I say? I wasn't sure if I loved him or not, but part of me didn't want to leave him.
"You don't have to say it young one, just promise me that you'll be safe." I nodded.
"I promise, I promise I'll be fine." I hugged him again, and this time I kissed his cheek. "Aro, I don't know how to thank you." His hug on me tightened.
"You can thank me later, now go on. You will be going soon."
"Will you see me off?" he shook his head.
"I must stay here, for I fear if I watch you leave I might try and stop you. Demetri, Jane, and Felix will watch over you until the plane leaves." He let go of me.
"Thank you Aro." I touched the bracelet on my wrist, almost afraid I would melt it.
"You're welcome, now go." I saw the pain in his eyes and I wanted to hold him again, but I obeyed and left for my room. Half of me was excited to go, but the other half was unsure of my newfound feelings. I then remembered something, and it gave me an idea.
'Perhaps Alice would help me.'
Hope you liked it!
Next one is where Kitty leaves Volterra and goes to Forks to meet up with the Cullens. She will be unsure of her feelings for a while, but she'll know what do when the time comes.
Oh and if you're interested feel free to check out my newest fic 'Taming A Wild Heart', it's a NahuelxOC fic even if it says NahuelxRenesmee.
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Later!