A Reason To Smile
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Here's what happened before Krystal found out about Lucas sneaking into her room at night.
Chapter 12 – Secrets
Krystal's POV
After enjoying another day with Lucas, he drove me back to my house later in the afternoon.
"Well, I'll see you later." I said.
"Yeah, see ya." Lucas said.
I leaned in and kissed his lips. I just can't get enough of it. It's like my own personal drug.
"I love you." I said smiling.
"I love you." Lucas smiled.
I got out of the car and went to the front door. I turned to give him a wave as he waved backed and drove off to his home. I was just about to get my house key when I noticed the door is unlocked.
Weird, I was sure I locked it before I left. I slowly opened the door and stepped inside cautiously until someone grabbed my wrist causing me to scream as I was dragged into the living room and thrown into the couch. I looked around to see facing me was Carly and Danielle who looked very excited and Nathan who had a 'Sorry, their idea not mines' look.
"Don't do that you guys." I said placing my hand on my chest. "You gave me a heart attack. What are you all doing here anyway?"
"Your dad called us saying that his car is fixed and that he wants us to drive your car home." Carly said. I got up and ran out to the window to see sure enough my car standing in the driveway, and so was Nathan's car. How did I not see that when I got home? Guess I was distracted with Lucas.
"How did you guys even get in here?" I asked looking at them.
"We have our methods." Danielle smiled.
I looked at Nathan who said, "You gave us the spare key, remember?" He held out the single key I remembered giving them.
"Well," Carly asked impatiently as she dragged me back to couch and sat next to me and Danielle sitting on my other side as Nathan sat in the recliner. "How did your date with Lucas went last night?"
I blushed and said, "It was amazing." Carly and Danielle started squealing as Nathan smiled as he shook his head.
"What did he do? Tell us everything!" Danielle commanded.
I told my friends how Lucas and I walked at La Push and met his friends and took me to the most beautiful scenery where we got to see the sun set where Lucas complimented me how beautiful I am. Even remembering his words when me shiver.
"Then we stumbled upon a beautiful meadow and then Lucas said he loves me." I felt pink saying those words as the girls started screaming with delight while Nathan covered his ears.
"This is why I need some more male friends!" He said rubbing his ears.
"There's more is there?" Danielle asked ignoring Nathan's complaint. "There has to be. I mean it can't just end with that even though it's good."
There was more to it; two of them. I struggled with them. One where I kissed him and the other where I found out he's a vampire. I feel embarrass to tell them about the kiss but I promised Lucas I wouldn't tell anyone about him and his family being vampires. I hate keeping secrets from my friends but I'm sure there's a good reason for them. He had a good reason from not telling me when he assumed I would think of him as a monster which he is not.
I mumbled something but didn't say it clearly.
"What did you say?" Nathan asked.
"I…I… Ikissedhim." I said it all too fast but I'm sure they heard it. Carly and Danielle screamed at the top of their lungs as Nathan fell off his seat covering his ears.
"Seriously, what is with you girls and screaming?" Nathan asked all annoyed.
"When?" Carly asked looking like she's at edge of her seat.
"After he drove me home." I said. "I never planned it, it just happened, like my body has a mind of its own."
"So where are you two at?" Carly asked.
"Well boyfriend and girlfriend I guess." I said turning red.
"You guess? More like you are the way you and him came home earlier today." Danielle smirked at me.
"Well I'm really happy for you Krystal," Nathan said. "You and Lucas are perfect for each other and I'm sure everyone at school will agree once they see you two officially together."
I smiled and went to hug Nathan. "Thanks Nate, although I'm not sure everyone would agree about us." By everyone I mean Miley. She's probably gonna be more piss at me when she hears the news.
"You're not at all worry about Miley?" Carly asked noticing my statement.
"Actually no, I know she won't be happy with me but as long as I'm happy that I'm with Lucas, she won't bother me one bit."
"Wow girl, look at you all confident." Danielle said. "This is why I admire you so much."
"I thought it was because of how I get a lot of boys' attention." I teased.
"That too." Yep, never a dull moment with my friends.
Sunday was a special but emotional day; my mom's birthday. She would've been thirty nine today. She would've been here with us celebrating surrounding by her friends, family and fellow teammates of hers. She would've been receiving a hug from me and a kiss from dad but no. Instead she is up there watching us and the only thing we can do is wish her a happy birthday. Dad and I visited her grave where we wished her a happy birthday. I watched dad gave a few words to mom no doubt telling her how much he loves and miss her. Dad left to leave me privacy with mom.
"Hi mom," I said. "I hope you're having a good birthday. I'm actually doing well if that's what you're asking. I made varsity again this year, but I guess you assumed it. My friends are being amazing; Carly being the best friend she's made to be, Danielle being crazy as she is and Nathan is just as calm and mature as he is dealing with the fact he hangs with us girls."
"There's also one person who stands out from the rest. Mom, I met this amazing guy. His name is Lucas and I'm in love with him." I smiled as I kept going. "I can tell you must be happy for me. Believe me, I'm happy too. I just thought I tell you that. I love you… and I miss you." I blew a kiss to her headstone and walked back to my dad who was waiting for me.
"Ready to go?" He asked.
"Ready when you are." I smiled. Dad had the day off today not just to celebrate mom's birthday but to spend time with me.
We spent the day just hanging out at the park and then had lunch. We then went to the movies to see the new Minions which was hilarious. We then had dinner for mom at The Chinese Buffett Restaurant. All in all, it was a good day.
It was late at night and I am in my room finishing my homework. I put away my stuff and looked at the clock to see that it's ten and dad is probably asleep by now. I went to the bathroom to brush my teeth and changed into my pajamas. I went back to my dark room just to see my phone vibrating. I turned on the lamp and picked up my phone to see Anna calling. What does this girl want at this time?
"Hey Anna." I said as I sat on my bed.
"Oh so now you remember me?" She teased. "I was thinking you probably forgot about me since you're busy with Lucas."
"Sorry," I said.
"Hey no worries, I get it." Anna said. "You like the guy and the guy likes you, understandable. I'm happy for you girlfriend."
"Thanks girlfriend." I teased with a smile.
"Tell me what happened on your date." Anna said all of a sudden.
"How did you know about that?" I asked very surprised. I don't remember telling her about it.
"Your post on Twitter says you had the best night ever and we both know it has nothing to do with your volleyball match." Anna said. I blushed in embarrassment. Of course she can read between the lines. "Now tell me how your date went."
Well let's see here; we spent the day enjoying each other's presence, he told me that he loves me and oh yeah I found out that my boyfriend's a vampire. Yeah like I would tell her that.
"It was magical." I said.
Anna started squealing like crazy. "What did he do?"
"He took me to La Push beach and we walked and talked. Then he took me to the most beautiful view to watch the sun set and then went to this amazing meadow." I said. Just saying it makes me wanna relive those beautiful moments.
"There's more to it is there?" Anna asked. Dang that girl knows where the good stuffs are hidden. "Come on, what happened?"
"Well…" I gasped when I turned my head. I almost screamed to see Lucas standing there facing me in the dark corner of my room. Judging from his expression, he wasn't expecting me to see him.
"Uh, Anna, I'll have to call you back." I said.
"What, no, we're in the middle of talking about –" I hung up on Anna before she got the chance and placed it next to my alarm clock.
"Lucas." I said as he sat on the edge of my bed.
"Um, hi?" Lucas said very awkwardly.
"How long have you been standing there?" I asked.
"Not long really." Lucas said.
I looked at the door. Okay how did he even get in here without me knowing? There's no way he could've just walked in the front door like that when it was locked. I looked at Lucas. "How did you get in here?" I asked.
"Um, the window." Lucas said and he pointed it out to where my window was opened.
I fought the urge to slap my forehead for that. I remembered that I opened the window earlier while I was doing my homework just to get some air. "Um, have you done this before?" I asked.
"Been doing it for the past few weeks." Lucas said sheepishly. Wait he sneaks into my room? How did I not notice that? Unless, no, he couldn't possibly come here to…
"I really like watching you sleep. It fascinates me." Lucas said.
Oh my gosh, he comes to watch me sleep? Sounds crazy, but sweet.
"Don't you get tired coming here this late at night?" I asked.
"Actually, vampires don't sleep." Lucas said.
"You don't?" I asked. That's a new one.
"Nope."
"Not even a little tired?"
"Not one bit."
"So you just watch me sleep?" I asked.
"Well there's more to it than that." Lucas said. I looked at him curiously as Lucas continued. "You know you talk in your sleep?"
"Oh no." I groaned. Dad said I had a habit of sleep talking when I was little. I thought I grew out of it. "What did I say?" I asked.
"Nothing really embarrassing if that's what you're thinking." Lucas said. "You mostly said my name."
"I did?" I asked turning very red as Lucas nodded his head. Please tell me it wasn't the one I was dreaming about him. Oh what am I talking about? All of my dreams lately were about Lucas.
"Remember the day after Miley beat you up and I came to your house when you didn't go to school?" I nodded. "When you fell asleep in my arms, you said my name, like a lot. I couldn't resist how you say my name so I started coming here on Sunday since to hear you say it. On that night, you said that you love me. When you said that, you made me feel so happy and I wanted to wait until the time was right to tell you how much I love you. And yes, I gave you that kiss on the forehead."
I was blushing not just at what he said but on the last part when he kissed my forehead. So that feeling wasn't a dream. I knew I wasn't crazy.
"You made me feel complete since you came into my life." Lucas said. "Before, I felt like I was missing something since I became a vampire. That day I met you, it wasn't long until I realized how in love I am with you. You don't know how happy I am to have you into my life."
"I feel the same way when I met you." I said. "Before, my life was nothing but pain and sadness since my mom died."
"Krystal, you don't have to –"
"Yes, I do." I said confidently. "During those times, I felt like I lost half of myself, the part where I used to be happy. Whenever I'm around with my dad, friends or other people, I always been telling myself that I'm okay like nothing ever happened but inside, I was sad and weak like I couldn't handle living like this."
"When I met you, there was something about you that's telling me that there's hope, a reason for me to be happy. It was like you gave me a reason to be happy. Lucas, no one has ever loved anyone as much as I love you." I said smiling at Lucas as placed my hand on his face.
"You have no idea how much I love you." Lucas said and soon our lips met.
I just love this feeling; my warm lips against his cold ones feel like heaven. Lucas then cupped my face with one hand and the other around my waist and slowly moved his lips with mines. I don't ever wanna stop.
I took the next step as I slowly opened my mouth and ran my tongue against his bottom lips as I wrapped my arms around his neck grabbing his spiky brown hair through my fingers. Wow, he taste so amazing that I wanted to keep going further until suddenly,
"Whoa!" Lucas cried not too loudly as he quickly pulled away from me and sent himself straight to the wall with his back against it. He was breathing uncontrollably.
"I-I'm sorry." I said. I was hurt to have been cut off but I was also embarrassed. I went too far.
Lucas took a couple of deep breaths before he said, "No, don't be. I just wasn't expecting that."
"Expecting what?" I asked.
"Your scent, the scent that attracts vampires for their blood. I never wanted human's blood in my life since my transformation. I was able to resist the smell of it since but I didn't expect yours would have this much affect on me. I could've killed you and I don't want that to happen." Lucas said not facing me. Oh no please don't tell me…
"I trust you." I said. "You won't."
"I'm sorry if I hurt you just now, stopping that moment we had earlier," Lucas said as he faced me. "But I'm not sure if I could control myself when I'm with you." Lucas turns away again.
"Lucas, I trust you. I'm here for you. Please don't leave." I begged. I could feel myself about to cry at the thought of him leaving me all because of his control.
"I wasn't planning on leaving." Lucas said as he sat back down on my bed. I quickly threw my arms around him so fast like he was about to be taken away from me and buried my head in his chest as Lucas wrapped his around me and rested his chin on my head. "Krystal, I love you. You are my life, my world, my universe, my everything."
"I love you too Lucas." I said as I lifted my head and planted a quick kiss on his lips. Lucas looked at his watch.
"Are you tired? You should probably get some sleep." Lucas said.
"I don't want you to leave." I said sadly. It feels too soon for him to leave when he just got here.
Lucas kissed my forehead and said. "If you want, I'll stay with you the whole night."
"Thank you." I smiled.
Lucas had his phone out texting to someone. I was now lying on my bed and turned off my lamp as Lucas lay down next to me.
"So do you have any plans for tomorrow?" I asked. Tomorrow we have no school due to a teacher conference.
"Alice and Rosalie, mostly Alice, is dragging me for another shopping trip." Lucas said. "But after that, I'll be free for the afternoon."
"Sounds great." I said. "Can you tell me more about the world you live in?"
"Well what do you want to know?" Lucas asked. "You already know we're not the kind of vampires you guys read about. You know that my family is different than others because of our diet. What else do you want to know?"
I thought for a moment and asked, "How did you guys get your powers?"
"Well," Lucas started. "Apart from Nessie who was born with it and Alice who had some precognition wherever she was, according to Carlisle, we all bring something of our strongest human traits with us into the next life."
"Edward has a knack for reading people which is what made him became a mind reader." Lucas said. "Jasper is very charismatic as you well know. He's able to influence those around him to see things his way and now he can manipulate the emotions of those around him. Bella's mind has always been closed off when she was human which even back then Edward's mind reading had no effect on her developed to be a shield."
"Wow." I said. "What about your powers?"
"Well, when I was human, I had this thing I inherited from my father called 'cop senses' where I can detect something off including the person's behavior. I am a martial artist where I was trained to sharpen my mind and reflexes. That's how I was able to develop my auras to its true power when I was transformed. The aura spheres just came out nowhere and I just winged it."
"What about the others?" I asked. "Doesn't Emmett or anyone else have special powers?"
"No," Lucas said. "But like I said, we all brought something from our human lives. Carlisle brought his compassion, you know since his discovery on sparing human blood, Esme brought passionate love since she loves kids and treats us like her own, Emmett brought his strength and Rosalie brought her beauty."
"There are also people I know with gifts of their own." Lucas said.
"Who?"
"Our cousins from Denali."
"Cousins?"
"Well not blood relatively cousins but we consider them as such because they share the method of animal blood." Lucas said.
"Oh, well what powers do they have?" I asked.
"One guy Eleazar can identify what gifts we possess and Kate can generate electrical current through her body." Lucas said.
"Who else is in their family?" I asked. I do want to know about his family.
"There's Carmen, Eleazar's mate, Tanya the leader of their coven and Garret, Kate's mate. They're the third largest coven next ours." Lucas said.
"Who's the largest? Another family of yours?" I asked.
Lucas suddenly look tensed as he said, "The Volturi."
"Who?"
"One, they are not a family of ours," Lucas said gritting his teeth. "Second, they're this royalty coven who makes the laws of our world."
"There are laws?" I asked. Lucas nodded his head. "How many?"
"Not much, just to not expose yourself to the humans otherwise… goodbye." Lucas said.
"I shouldn't have known about your secret." I said feeling bad. It's not his fault I knew.
"They don't know about you Krystal." Lucas said. "They're just too busy in their own little world. If they did know about you, I…"
"You don't like them?" I asked noticing his dark expression.
"The Volturi are the ones who killed my family."
"What!" I said a little too loud. I checked to make sure I didn't wake up my dad and to my relief he's still asleep. "That's terrible. And they make the laws?" They're just like the Ministry of Magic back in Order of the Phoenix.
"You don't even know half about them." Lucas said gritting his teeth and I saw him tightening his knuckles. "They are the most evil, sick, twisted and cruel group of vampires I have ever met. Aro, the leader of the coven, only cares about power and collect the most talented vampires to join his coven. He tried to invite me, Edward, Bella, Alice and Nessie to join him. Like hell if I ever wanted to join their coven."
I rubbed Lucas's arm soothing him to calm down. "Listen, I'm sorry for what they did to your family. I know it must have been hard for you to deal with before you knew about them but you forgot that I've been through something similar. You're not alone Lucas, I'm here for you."
Lucas was able to calm down and said, "I'm sorry, it's just that I still had a hard time to get over it."
"I understand." I decided to change the subject." Does Nessie's boyfriend know about you guys being vampires?"
"Yep." Lucas said.
"And he's okay with it?" I asked.
"Well at first no." Lucas said.
"What do you mean?" I asked.
"Well how do I say this; Jacob's a werewolf." Lucas said.
My eyes widened. "A werewolf? Are there other creatures out there I should know?"
"Funny, I had that same thought when I was told about Jacob." Lucas chuckled.
"So he's really a werewolf?" I asked.
"Well not really a werewolf, more like he's a shape shifter." Lucas said. "You see they are the enemy of the vampires and they protect humans from us." Haven't I've seen enough Romeo and Juliet here? I guess not.
"How were you guys able to deal with?" I asked.
"Actually we never had a war going on between us." Lucas said. "You see Jacob's great grandfather met my family awhile back and he knew they're not like the vampires so they made a peace treaty saying that as long as we don't come on their land and not bite humans, his tribe will not attack us and expose us for what we are unless the Alpha of the pack gives the command."
I was about to ask more questions when I yawned. I looked at my alarm and its past midnight.
"Go to sleep Krystal, you need it." Lucas said putting his arm around me.
"Good night Lucas." I said snuggling to his side.
"Good night Krystal." Lucas said kissing my forehead.
As soon as I placed my head on his chest, I drifted off to an amazing sleep.
I thought I make it up to you guys for not updating for a long time awhile back so I updated the last two chapters. Please review.
