*Julia's POV*

I could feel the heat rushing to my face, and the shaking of my hands and legs. I felt my breath getting caught in my throat, and my head starting to become dizzy. I didn't think it could be real. I mean, I had just drank more than I probably ever had. Who knew, maybe it was my imagination getting the best of me again? This is what I had always wanted right? My imagination was full of Barnabas, and his hopeless love for me.

Or did he actually just ask me to marry him?

Barnabas furrowed his eyebrows, and kneeled uncomfortably on the concrete of the balcony. He swallowed nervously, and tilted his head.

"Julia?" he asked, "Are you alright?"

I shook my head, and tried to become more clear of what was happening. It couldnt possibly be real, could it? He could be playing a joke on me, like this party. Maybe Maddie getting taken was just my imagination, too. I had no clue what to think.

"B-" I stuttered, "Barnabas..." I said. Now, I knew it was real. It had to be. I knew where my head was at, and I knew I was fully aware of what was happening. I dont believe I'd imagine something this huge.

"Yes?" he replied. He looked flushed, and scared. I needed to reply, but I couldnt come out with an answer. I was in shock. How come he would ask at a time like this? Maddie, gone. Victoria, with her. That bitch. I hated her.

"I-" I had to answer, "I need a moment."

I let go of his warm, soft hands. I darted towards the doors, and swung them open. Elizabeth was gone, thankfully. She wouldn't be here to see me like this. She seemed to know that he was going to do this, why hadn't she told me? She knew I was still under too much pressure. The family probably knew, too.

I ran through each room, and tried to run as fast as I could. But, of course. Running in heels wasn't the easiest thing to do.

I ran through crowds, and mounds of people. Music still pounded through the air, drownding out every other noise in the house. I spotted Carolyn. She was walking around, trying to keep to herself. Her gaze met mine, and she gave me a confused look. She glanced back towards the balcony where Barnabas was.

She knew.

She looked back at me, and didnt do a thing. I shook my head, and took in a deep breath. I didn't want to say a thing to her either, she already knew. So what was there to say? That I just mainly rejected him. Or gave myself a few moments to think to myself.

I then turned towards my room, and moved past more and more people. They turned their heads, and rolled their eyes. I ignored their glances and rude remarks, I barely knew them anyway.

I finally pushed my way through the suffocating crowd, and jogged to my room. I was secretly hoping Barnabas would run after me, seeking an answer to his question. But what did I know? He hated me at first, then fell madly in love with me. He didn't seem to know a thing about love.

I ran to my door, and swung it open quickly to where it hit the wall behind it. It made a loud echoe. It was barely noticable from the loud music luckily. I didnt want anyone else running to me, wondering if I'm okay again. I hated the sympathy of the family. Elizabeth was alright, but the rest of the family seemed to know nothing about sympathy, and caring. They usually just cared about themselves.

David was alright, too. He was just a small boy with a big imagination. With a large love for his mothe that no longer visits. It was strange, his mother always visited him. Now, it seems as if she was just a figment of his and our imagination.

I quickly ran into the room, and slammed the door. I truly didnt care anymore. I leaned against, the door and tried to catch my breath. Running was something I was not always a fan of. But of course, I had a special running ability with the vampirism. Which, I guess was a plus.

I stood up from leaning, and walked slowly to my black chair. I sat down, and leaned back. I glanced around the room, and saw the glass mess was cleaned up. Elizabeth must've had Willie clean it up immediantly.

That means Willie now knows about my little episode. Dammit. Willie, I despised that man sometimes. Always drunk, possibly more drunk than I ever was. But then again, everyone seemed to like him more than they liked me.

I sighed, and put my head in my hands. I now noticed I was crying. Tears were dried on my cheeks, and more were threatning to spill over. My eyes were probably red, and blotchy. Maybe that was why Carolyn was so worried. She seemed to warm up to me, more and more. Even if I've been doing the worlds dumbest things.

Carolyn was probably going to burst into the room with Elizabeth. Wondering why I was all sad once again. The truth is, I wasnt sad. I was shocked, and angry. It was just his plan, right? He didnt care for me, or even want me to marry him. He just wanted to see Victoria and finish her once and for all. Even though I would gladly like to see her finished, I do not want it to be part of his plan. To act like he has fallen for me, and throw a party.

I shook my head, and tried to think. I couldn't marry him like this. Could I? Yes, I was in love with him. Yes, I wanted to marry him. No, I didnt want to be part of his stupid plan. To be another one of his victims.

There was a knock on my door, and my stomach dropped. Of course, someone had to bother me at this moment. But, at the same time. I wished someone would come, I hated being alone.

I kept quiet, and listened. I didn't want to say anything, just to see what the person behind the door would do. Of course, they would most likely come right in. Maybe even thinking nobody was in the room, and that it was empty. Sorry to the person, but its actually occupied.

Instead, there was silence. I waited, and then another knock came. I lifted my head from my hands, and rolled my eyes. Were people that dumb? I sighed loudly, hoping the person would hear it.

They did.

The door opened slowly, and a small figure peeked around the corner. His jet black hair covered his head, and his dark brown eyes glared at me. He didnt say a word, so I decided to.

I took in a deep breath, "Hi David."

He let out a small grin, and walked into the room. He slowly closed the door behind him.

"Are you alright, ?" he asked, tilting his head.

I almost laughed. One, becuase he hasnt called me " " in a while. Two, becuase I wasnt alright. My red eyes, and tear stained cheeks probably gave that away.

I glanced around the room, "I guess so."

He nodded, and made his way over to the couch across from me. He sat down, and looked around. It looked like when we still had those appointments. Where we would talk about his problems, and how I could just help him out. Or even help him through the day. We were alot closer than other peopel thought. I always acted as if he was just another crazy kid, who needed my help. But, secretly. We were friends, and liked to talk to each other. To get out problems out, and just laugh for a bit.

"Barnabas told us," he said quietly.

My eyes shot up to his, and I sighed. "Yeah..." I trailed off. What was I supposed to say? He was just a child, he knew nothing about love. He knew about hurt. The hurt he felt when that dumbass Roger left. He left his son alone, and sad. I hated him, too.

It was silent. I didnt know what David wanted, he just sat quietly. I furrowed my eyebrows, and cleared my throat.

"We'll get Maddie back," David spit out before I could say a word.

I raised my eyebrows, and looked down.

"She's strong. She'll be okay," he sounded sad, but hopeful. Thats the thing about David. He is always hopeful, and keeps his head up. Even when people said he was crazy for thinking his mother was still alive, he stuck to it. Even after his father left, he stayed strong. David was one strong boy.

"David," I sighed.

He cut me off, "Look," he said, "Just watch, what she taught me." he pleaded.

I sighed, and waited.

He did a slight nod, and looked towards the table next to me. I glanced at him, and was trying to figure out what he was planning.

He did a quick flick with his hand, and an empty glass sitting on the table flew up. I yelped, and flinched away. I completely forgot David and his powers. The glass was about a foot above the table. It swayed a bit, with a black mist swirling around the bottom of it. I took in a deep breath. Last time David used his powers, he almost killed a boy.

"David," I said.

"Just watch!" he said, glancing at me.

I bit my lip, and looked back at the glass. David did swift movements with his hands, and the glass moved around the room. I watched it carefully, making sure nothing bad was going to happen.

The glass then floated over to be right in the middle of David and I. I still watched it. The glass then suddenly fell to the ground, with a loud crash. Glass shattered on the floor, and I flinched.

David glanced from the glass to me, "Sorry. I'm still working on it." I saw a hint of laughter in his voice. I grinned, trying to show him it was alright.

"Maddie taught you that?" I asked. I tried to keep the hurt down. Maddie was gone, but we'd get her back. I know it.

"Well, yeah. She was really good at it," he said.

I grinned again, and heard footsteps outside the door again. I looked towards the door, and back at David. He did the same, and stood up.

The door sqeaked open, and a taller figure stood by the door. My throat tightened, and I couldnt find out how to breath anymore. David started to walked towards Barnabas.

"David, may I talk to Julia?" he asked looked down at David. He nodded, and squeezed himself out the door. I looked up at Barnabas who was now looking at me. He didnt seem angry, he seemed worried. I took in a deep breath, and shifted uncomfortably in my chair.

"Julia," he said quietly as he walked towards me. I closed my eyes for a moment, and then reopened them. He towered over me. He lifted out his hand, wanting me to take it. I sighed, and glanced at his hand.

I grabbed his hand, and stood up slowly. He backed up a few steps, and I followed. He looked down at me, "Julia. I know that you're angry-" I cut him off.

"Barnabas, just don't." I caught him off gaurd. "Dont. All this is, is part of your "plan" to get Victoria to show herself. It isnt for the reason I want it to be."

He furrowed his eyebrows, and grabbed my other hand. I glanced down at our hands, and bit my lip.

"No," he replied blankly, "my love for you, cannot be put into my plan."

I shook my head, "Then what is this all about Barnabas?"

"Simply, so I can spend the rest of my life," he grinned, "with you."

I let go of his hands, and crossed my arms. His grin vanished, and he looked confused. He couldn't win me over that easily. It doesnt prove anything.

"Barnabas, I understand you're doing this for me, and for Maddie. But," I hesitated. There was more than just the plan I was angry at.

"But, what?" he asked.

"I-" I glanced at him, and shook my head, "I just dont want to be another one of your distractions."

His eyes widened, and he shook his head. He was obviously confused, which caught me off gaurd. He didn't know?

"What do you mean?" He asked, glancing around.

"What do I mean?" I repeated, "I mean, you've been involved with many other woman Barnabas."

He sighed, and shifted on his feet, "My dear-" I cut him off once again.

"No, do you realize how desperate you seem? There was Angelique, Josette, back to Angelique while you were trying to fall in love with Victoria becuase she reminded you of Josette!" I was practically yelling, now.

"Julia," he said trying to calm me down, "Please. That's all in my past."

"Oh, like how Josette was in your past? But still, you were searching for her in the 1960's!" I said.

He took a step towards me, and grabbed my hands again. I took in a deep breath, and shook my head.

"I'm not your distraction." I looked up at him, making sure he was listening.

The dim lighting in the room made his pale face seem almost normal looking. His dark eyes gazed into mine. His hands warmed mine, making me almost smile. No wonder he had so many woman after him. He was perfection, and knew how to make your heart flutter.

"You know I hated you ever since I laid eyes on you, Barnabas Collins." I grinned.

"Oh, really?" He said, smiling. His fangs shown, and made his smile more perfect, "Then, oh, what was that called?" he teased, "Wasn't it something like, Doctor-"

I punched him in his shoulder, causing him to laugh. I smiled, "Damn you," I said shaking my head.

He smiled, and started to lean down. I grinned, and stood on my tip-toes. His lips collided with mine. Warmth spread throughout my body, and I closed my eyes. He let go of my hands, and wrapped his arms around my waist, and I wrapped my arms around his neck. His soft lips seemed to be made just for me to kiss.

He leaned back slowly, and so did I. He was smiling, and his eyes sparkled. I laughed, and hugged him. He was caught off gaurd, but then hugged me back tightly. I laughed, and closed my eyes. I didnt want to leave his side. He was going to get Maddie back, I trusted him. I loved him.

I took in a deep breath, "Yes," I said. I broke our embrace, and looked into his dark eyes. He furrowed his eyebrows, and grinned, "What?"

I shook my head and smiled, "Yes." Here was his answer, "I'll marry you."

*Maddie's POV*

My arm ached as Vicky held on to it tightly. Her grip got tighter and tighter by the second. I barely noticed though.

We stood on the balcony outside of Julia's office or room. Vicky said they couldn't see us anyway, so I wouldn't try and yell for help. I just wished Julia knew I was alright and alive. I hated seeing her sad, and worried. I liked the happy, and enjoyable Julia.

I glanced at the small holes on my skin. The birds had broke many parts of my glass skin, and left small cracked holes. Punishment. Vicky was the craziest person I had ever seen in my life.

I could hear a small cracking sound, and immediantly checked my arms. It wasnt me. It was Vicky. She turned to me, and there was a large crack from her head to her cheek. She was angry. My stomach dropped, and I tapped my foot. She was going to take it out on me.

I looked through the walkway into her room, and saw Barnabas and her in an embrace. I didnt smile, or jump with excitment. If I did, I would be dead in a minute. Julia looked as if she had just been crying.

The next words suprised me.

"Yes, i'll marry you."

Vicky's grip became too tight, and there was a large cracking sound. I gasped, and grabbed my arm. She let go, and let out a frustrated sigh. I looked at my arm, and saw a large crack from my shoulder to my wrist. I gritted my teeth, and backed away from Vicky.

She looked at me, and stomped after me. She grabbed my shoulder, and dragged me back to see Julia and Barnabas again. Her grip was once again, too tight. I tried to escape it, but she was too strong.

"Well," she said angrily, "Looks like we'll be going to a wedding." she looked at me and smiled.

I flinched, and closed my eyes.

This woman was crazy.

There was another loud crack, and I looked towards my shoulder. A large crack started at my neck, and ended right on top of my shoulder. I had to get away before I ended up in peices.