Summary: After Damon and Stefan rescue Elena from Elijah, they forget to also rescue Maddison Bennett, also known as Maddie. Elijah ends up finding her and as time passes they grown an instant connection with one another. Maddie knows that it's wrong and she ultimately shouldn't be with Elijah, but she doesn't care. This is her story.
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Before the Sun Sets
CHAPTER 35 ~ Surprise
I DO NOT OWN THE VAMPIRE DIARIES
"Sorry I'm late."
Maddie smiled, giving Matt a hug. Matt had just walked through the door. "It's seven thirty, I hardly consider that late." A mass of cars were outside so she figured it was hard for him to find a spot. Not that a ton of people were there, in her mind since she knew how crowded her house could get when her mom threw parties, but a lot of her friends drove and instead of pooling they drove separate which was fine.
"He was supposed to be here at seven," Cordelia said in a joking matter, walking up next to Maddie. "Wow, I mean I know I've seen you this summer but I feel like you just get taller."
"Hey Cord," Matt spoke, giving her a small hug, which she returned. "Have you gotten shorter?" He joked.
"Ha ha, very funny."
"Here you go Maddie," he handed her an envelope.
"You didn't have to get me anything." She really meant it when she told him that. She had meant it with everyone else to but especially him. She was aware of his situation.
"Yes I did." Matt said. "I know we never talked about it considering everything that's happened and been happening-," before he could finish he was cut off.
"Well what's happening?" Cordelia wondered, her hands on her hips.
Matt opened his mouth before closing it. "Well don't get quiet now. Just because Maddie dropped the dead weight in her life doesn't mean she needs to be oblivious to the shit that's going on. So tell me, how many deaths should we expect before Thanksgiving?"
He immediately looked uncomfortable, but before he could speak the door opened and closed, causing the three to look over. "Hunny I'm home!"
"Hey Katie," Maddie gave her a small hug, as did Cordelia.
Cordelia tapped her arm, as if she had an invisible watch and said, "Late, late, late, for a very important date."
"Sorry, cheer practice went a little long."
"You had practice?" Matt wondered. Since he had spoken to Caroline earlier and he wanted to go out he thought it was cancelled.
"Last minute. I left early though. This is more important."
"Glad some people have their priorities straight," Cordelia muttered even though they had all heard her.
Katie gave a small smile, handing Maddie a huge bag, "Happy birthday again. Now where's the food?"
They all laughed, "Not done yet but mom would love to see you. She's in the kitchen."
"Of course she wants to see me, this is my second home." With that Katie disappeared.
Matt, Cordelia and Maddie were the only one's left again. It was quiet for a moment, all three in their spots contemplating their own thoughts. Cordelia chose to speak up though, "Wouldn't he and Katie be so cute together?"
Matt's eyes almost bugged out of his head, he pointed in the direction Katie had just walked, "Cheerleader Katie."
Cordelia rolled her eyes, "Cheerleader, lacrosse, yes that Katie!"
"She's a sophomore, isn't she?"
"Junior," Maddie corrected. While she could see it, she had a feeling Matt had a thing for Rebekah. It was obvious Rebekah liked him. "But I think you should stick with Rebekah."
Cordelia's mouth turned into an O shape so fast as she exclaimed, "You're fucking Rebekah?!"
Maddie and Matt both looked around first, thankfully no one heard. Maddie lightly smacked her sister's arm, "Could you be any louder?"
Cordelia faced Maddie, "Sorry," she then turned to Matt, "so you're fucking Rebekah."
"I'm not sleeping with anyone."
"So you like Rebekah?"
"You are too much," Matt chuckled, giving a grin and easing away from the sisters.
"Really?" Maddie wondered, an eyebrow raised.
"What?"
She mocked her sister's voice, "You're fucking Rebekah?"
"You caught me off guard."
"Off guard is dad seeing this outfit," she gestured to what she was wearing. With the help of Cordelia, she had been able to decide on an outfit. She had on a velvet colored dress that stopped an inch or two before her knee caps. The dress was long sleeve and flowed nicely. She had on black heels that tied like bows in the back. Her dad hadn't been thrilled, thinking she looked "too grown up" but her mom loved it.
Cordelia leaned in close laughing, "Wasn't his face hilarious."
Not being able to help it Maddie laughed too, "It was."
The two stood there talking and getting laughs out of pointless things for a minute. They were about to go and rejoin other people when a knock was heard on the doorbell. Cordelia yelled out that she had it, not wanting to bother her parents, especially her mom who had insisted on cooking a huge meal instead of just ordering some pizzas. Maddie stood behind her sister as she opened up the door.
"Why hello love."
"Klaus?" Cordelia wondered.
"In the flesh."
She analyzed him. Looking him up and down. Maddie gave Rebekah a small nod before returning to look at her sister who was still eyeing Klaus. Finally, Cordelia let out a shrug, "He's not awful to look at."
"I'll take that as a compliment."
Cordelia turned to Maddie, "And that accent is even better in person."
Maddie rolled her eyes, "You do realize that they can hear you?"
"You do realize that I don't care?"
"Well as entertaining as this is it is quite cold out here." Rebekah said.
Cordelia looked away from Klaus to her sister, "Don't keep your guests waiting."
Maddie looked back at her sister, "You invited them."
"One of your many fabulous gifts from me." Maddie scoffed. "Don't frown, it'll give you wrinkles. And we can't look alike if you have them."
Klaus watched the sisters bicker with amusement. So, he thought to himself, this is the famous Cordelia. Rebekah's fake cough got them to all look at her, "It's still cold."
"Right," Maddie turned to make sure no one was watching. When she saw the cost was clear she spoke up, "I have some ground rules."
Cordelia cut in, "We have ground rules. Don't kill anyone. And when dad asks you are friends of Maddie's."
"We go to school together," Maddie cut in.
"I doubt your father is going to believe I'm in school."
"Weren't you possessing Ric's body?" Cordelia wondered with an eyebrow raised. "So technically you were." She looked at Maddie, "I'd believe he's a teacher"
Maddie's head snapped to her sister with the last comment, "Shut up."
"Make me."
Klaus smirked, "No need to fight over me ladies." With that Maddie really scoffed and Cordelia laughed. "My sister and I mean no harm, tonight."
Cordelia whispered, "So he eventually means harm."
"He can hear you."
"If he kills Damon I'd love him."
"It seems your sister and I share mutual distaste for your friend love," Klaus noted.
"Oh, you haven't heard? They aren't friends. Although, if I were her that friendship would have ended after Rose kidnapped you and he left you."
"I wasn't aware that happened, maybe when you invite us in you can tell us more."
"Your smooth but I'm taken."
"That can be rectified."
Maddie looked between her sister and Klaus, unsure of what to say or do. "This is weird," she murmured, "you can both come in now."
Moving out of the way, Maddie and Cordelia stepped to the side as Rebekah entered their house, Klaus following right behind.
"Nice house," Rebekah commented, looking around. The sisters gave their thanks together.
"Maddie," Janette came up so quick, the four all looked at her, "oh there you are." She put on a smile, seeing Rebekah and Klaus. "Who is this?" The smile was still plastered on her face.
Cordelia spoke up first, "Rebekah is Maddie's friend from school and this is her brother."
"Nice to meet you both," Janette spoke. She looked at Rebekah, "Do you play lacrosse too?"
Rebekah shook her head, "No."
"Oh," Janette turned back to Maddie then, "I need to borrow you when you're free."
"I'll be right there."
Janette nodded, "C'mon Cordelia."
Cordelia frowned, "What do you need me for?"
"I need you to do something."
"Why?" Cordelia grinned, she loved to egg her mom on.
Janette looked towards Klaus and Rebekah apologetically, "Do you have kids?" She was looking at Klaus.
He shook his head, "No, I don't."
"Lucky you."
"She loves us," Cordelia piped up.
"That I do, even though you're a pain in the ass." Janette took her daughters arm pulling her off, as she went they all heard her say, "stop staring at that man like he is a piece of meat." Maddie looked at Klaus, knowing if she heard so did he.
"But he is," she heard Cordelia reply. Klaus' grin only got wider.
"If you'll excuse me," Maddie went and followed after her mother and sister into the kitchens. Some of her mom's friends were in there, moving dishes around the counter. There was a section for plates, forks, knives and napkins already set.
"What do you need me to do?" Maddie wondered.
"Nothing, I just want you to eat first," her mother said.
"How nice."
"The dining room is set up already for your friends."
She nodded, giving her thanks before making herself a plate and setting it down on the table. Cordelia followed in suite, putting her plate next to hers and then they went and got everyone from the basement. Within minutes people were all swarming into the kitchen, getting food before Maddie's friends moved to the dining room and the adults went elsewhere. Maddie was in the middle of Cordelia and Rebekah, while Katie was next to Cordelia and Matt was next to Rebekah. Maddie nudged her sister a little bit to point out the interaction between Matt and Rebekah.
Maddie was eating some the pasta her mom had made, conversating with everyone. She was really having a good time, being around all of her friends.
"Aren't you excited for lacrosse to start?" Kristen asked, getting everyone's attention really.
Maddie nodded. She was in fact ready. While winter track had been fun, it was also a distraction to get her ready for lacrosse. She would be done with her part at the end of next month since in January lacrosse practices were beginning in door. They had already gotten the memo from their coach, James, about it.
"I'm so ready," Katie noted. "But Caroline thinks we have a really good shot at nationals so I'm going to have to be ready for that too."
"Lax is more important," Kristen said seriously, but gave her a smile to let her know she was only joking, even though most of them knew deep down she was serious.
"So when are tryouts officially?" Rachel wondered.
"Probably end of February, early march.
"How many team mates do we even have right now?"
"At least eight to ten," Katie noted.
Maddie nodded. She was right. They had only lost about three girls last year Amy, Janelle and Sarah. Usually their team consisted of at least fifteen girls. Her coaches only took the best. They had a reputation to uphold and they refused to just put on girls that couldn't keep up, which she respected.
Rachel looked at Maddie, "I bet it's a bitter sweet, with this being your last season and all." Maddie hadn't even wanted to think about that yet. While she had already been preparing herself that this was it and high school was almost over, she hadn't thought about leaving behind lacrosse yet. It had been where she met a good majority of her friends. Not just from high school, but also from some travel teams she had been lucky enough to be apart of.
"I don't even want to think about that," she noted.
Mary asked, "Are you planning to play in college or leave it in high school?"
"I'd like to play." She had already met some coaches from travel teams to the schools she was looking at. Some she had met through Cordelia when she had been applying around. She still had to reintroduce herself. Her dad already had a video of her highlights sent out. She had also been trying to keep in touch with coaches now that it was her time to shine.
"Where are you looking at?"
"Maryland, North Carolina and Boston are the main ones I'm looking into for lacrosse. Virginia is up there as well."
Hanna, who was also a senior said, "Did you visit North Carolina yet!"
She shook her head, "Not to tour but I've been there for some lacrosse games." She was already well acquainted with that coach luckily. They had wanted her to commit when she was younger, but she wanted to think about her options.
"I'm thinking about going soon, we should go together." Maddie nodded, that would be fun. She still needed to go to Louisiana as well and Boston.
"I love Boston," Katie noted.
"Never been."
"I think you'd like it," this was the first time Rebekah had made conversation with anyone either than Matt.
"Is it one of your favorite places?" Maddie knew she had traveled a lot. She was over a thousand-years-old.
"It meets my tastes."
She tried not to shudder, thinking of what tastes Rebekah was referring to. The conversations continued, talking about school, college, work and the upcoming holidays. Maddie noticed how Matt got quiet when they spoke about some of their family rituals, such as setting up Christmas trees right after Thanksgiving dinner. She frowned, wondering what he had planned for Thanksgiving. Since the stars were aligning where she and her sister would be staying home and her parents would be off to Buffalo she had no problem inviting him over. She was positive Cordelia wouldn't mind it either. They both loved Matt. He was like their brother in an extended family sort of way.
In the mist of the talking, Maddie got up, wanting a can of soda. She had promised to bring some back on her way. She had been leaving her kitchen, some cans in hand when she saw the back of Klaus. She followed him, passing the dining room. "Sneaking around?" She wondered, as he stopped in her hallway.
"Not with you watching," he turned around giving her his signature grin.
"Right. So, on the real, what are you doing here?" Her eyebrow raised playfully.
"Can you not believe that I came to just wish you a happy birthday?"
"I know you a little better than that."
Klaus kept his signature smirk on, "You shouldn't worry about my intentions love."
"I shouldn't but I do." She tried to cross her arms, but it didn't work out since she had the sodas in her hand. "So, tell me, what's going on?"
Klaus stared at her before speaking, "Well after my mother tried to kill us we have some other problem arise."
"Like."
Klaus stepped closer to her, looking down on her. She could tell it was serious. "Not sure whether I should say or not, considering your conflicting loyalties with the Salvatore's."
A glare instantly appeared on her face. She didn't even want to think about Damon right now, or Stefan. Or Elena, or any of them. "As my sister told you Damon and I are no longer friends."
"Right, and as she also said after Rose kidnapped you and he left you stranded you went back to being friends with him."
"I try and learn from my mistakes," she told him honestly. "While you were out thinking everything was okay with the world, Stefan tampered with my car, knocked me out and locked me in his cellar. And Damon, the guy who is supposed to be my friend did nothing to stop it. And why's that because he is so obsessed with Elena Gilbert, the stupid doppleganger, whose blood you need to make hybrids." She felt herself getting heated just talking about it.
Klaus analyzed her before finally speaking, "My brother is an idiot." There was no room for question in his voice. He was making a statement and it caught her off guard. She had been expecting him to say something about Damon or Elena, shit, even Stefan, not Elijah.
"We actually agree on something," Maddie said, trying to come off as if she didn't care as much. Klaus saw right through her though. "Now, will you tell me what's going on?"
He frowned, "Apparently there is a white oak out there somewhere that can kill my family."
Her face dropped. What? "I thought you couldn't be killed."
"So did I," he ground out. "When my family first changed we burned that tree to the ground, however it appears another grew. So now we have to figure out where it is and burn it."
"Have you found it yet?"
"No. And I also need your little cousin, you are older aren't you, to rectify that little spell my mother put together."
"The one that links you all?"
"Do you know of another one?"
"No need to be sarcastic." She looked around, making sure no one was near them, although afterwards she felt silly doing so. He would be able to hear them. "She has some stuff to deal with right now. Her mom got turned to stop your mom, which in turn would save Elena."
He had a grin on his face, "It always comes down to her, doesn't it?"
"Please don't remind me."
They stood there, silence passing between them. Maddie bit her lip, trying not to ask the question that had been invading her mind. "What is it?" She looked to Klaus. "You obliviously want to ask me something."
"Am I that obvious?"
"I've been around a long time love, give me some credit."
She smirked before it went away, "Have you seen him? Elijah?"
"No, can't say that I have."
"Does he know?"
"That my mother linking us together poses a problem, yes, he is very well aware."
She frowned at him, "I mean the stakes."
"Yes, he is aware of that too."
"And Kol?"
"I didn't know you cared about Kol."
"I care about all of you." Her statement had caught him off guard. He didn't even try and disguise it. "Anyways, I have to get these drinks back. Have fun mingling with the adults." She headed towards the dining room, leaving Klaus to stand there and ponder in his own thoughts.
"Fuck," Cordelia said, rummaging through her car. She had a surprise for Maddie so after the party they would be leaving. The minute she found what she was looking for, her portable charger, she closed her door, hearing the slam she locked it heading back towards the front door. It was chilly out and because she was in a dress her legs especially were freezing. She was glad that she had a least chosen a dress with long sleeves.
"Nice legs."
She immediately stopped, turning around, "What the hell are you doing here?"
Damon apprehensively walked up to her, "I just came to wish your sister a happy birthday."
"What part of you aren't friends anymore don't you understand?" She let a moment pass before she said, "You should leave."
Damon ignored her, "I just want to see her."
"Why so you can kidnap her and use her as bait?"
"I never wanted that to happen."
"But it did," Cordelia crossed her arms, "you knew exactly what Stefan was going to do, don't act like you didn't, no one is fooled by you. And all for Elena Gilbert who is playing you and your brother. It's amazing that you didn't learn your lesson from Katherine."
"You haven't even met Katherine," Damon spat.
"Nonetheless I've heard enough about her to make my statement. Tell me Damon, since we can all see that Elena's playing both of you emotionally has she started physically yet? Or is she just sleeping with Stefan and pulling you along with that?"
Damon's face went from neutral to pissed within minutes, "Let's not go there Cordelia."
"Or what?"
He looked at her and went to vampire speed in front of her but within an instance he pushed away, landing flat on his back. Cordelia looked at the person in front of her, she could tell it was Klaus by the back of his head. They made eye contact before breaking it, Damon got to his feet, groaning.
"Really?" He gestured between the two, "What are you friends with him?"
"Go home Damon."
Damon looked between the two. Klaus was still standing in front of Cordelia. Damon walked to look him in the eyes, he knew that Klaus wasn't backing down. He finally looked over his shoulder to Cordelia, "I know I hurt your sister," while he sounded sincere she didn't care, "and no one will ever know how bad I feel about that." He reached into his jacket pocket pulling out an envelope, "give this to her." He handed it to Klaus who snatched it. After giving Cordelia one last look Damon disappeared.
"Well that was … interesting to say the least," Cordelia noted.
Klaus turned around, "Are you alright."
"I'm fine. What were you eavesdropping?"
"Couldn't help but hear you say his name."
"Mhm," she gave him a small smile, "well I thank you for stepping in."
"Anytime."
"Are you almost done?"
Maddie rolled her eyes, opening up the bathroom door, "Am I not allowed to pee in peace?"
Cordelia pretended to think about it, "No, now c'mon," Maddie allowed Cordelia to lead her into the kitchen. Everyone was standing around. Her face lit up as she saw the candles lit, her parents walking to her, hold it. It was so cute. It was square and had Happy Birthday Maddison, written in the middle, with 18 candles surrounding it.
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR MADDIE, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU." Maddie couldn't help but smile looking all around at the people in her house. Her eyes glazed over everyone.
"Make a wish sweetie," her mom said holding the cake. Maddie looked into the candles, closed her eyes and opened them, taking a deep breath and blowing them all out. A burst of cheers erupted throughout the house.
Janette quickly moved to get the cake cut up. She gave Maddie a piece first before plating some more pieces.
"How is it?" Cordelia asked.
"Is this mousse filling?" Maddie wondered, taking another bite. Cordelia nodded. "So fucking good," she said before moaning. This had to be the best cake she had ever had. She looked to see how much was left and was glad that her mom had got a huge cake because she planned on eating this for breakfast the following day.
"We knew you would love it."
Maddie ate more, "I really do."
After cake people began to file out. Maddie thanked them all for taking the time to come out and celebrate with her. Katie of course was one of the last to leave considering she was having a blast hanging out with her favorite sisters, especially Cordelia since she hadn't seen her since the summer.
"You need a ride home?" Maddie asked Katie.
Katie shook her head, "Nope, dad is outside talking to your dad."
She nodded, "Thank you so much for coming."
"Of course," Katie went to give her a hug, "I hope you have an amazing birthday. I'll talk to you later."
She waved and Katie gave her one last smile before turning around and heading out. Cordelia and Maddie were left, standing in the kitchen, Maddie was now eating the cake with a fork since people were gone.
"What if other people want some?" Cordelia chuckled.
"Too bad."
"Now your germs are on it."
"Shut up," Maddie grumbled out around her piece.
"Didn't your mother teach you not to talk with your mouth full?" Both girls heads popped up as Rebekah and Klaus walked in.
"I see you haven't left yet," Cordelia wondered aloud. Seeing Rebekah's face she put her own fork in the cake Maddie was feasting on and broke off a piece for herself.
"Rushing us out so early?"
"It's only nine," she commented, "the night's still young."
"Right." Maddie looked back and forth between her sister and Rebekah before shrugging.
"Well, thank you both for coming," she said as she finished some of her cake, "it was a nice surprise."
"Of course," Klaus noted.
"Did you find what you were looking for?" Cordelia wondered looking at him.
He gave her a small smile, "I'm not sure what you mean?"
"Right, we are not dumb. Did you come across whatever you came here for?"
Klaus only smirked, "I got everything I needed."
"Good, I'm glad."
A smile passed between the two of them, Maddie didn't miss it, nor did Rebekah.
"Well thank again, thank you for coming, even though it was probably for your own devious reasons," Maddie said.
Klaus nodded, and to her shock he actually gave her a small hug, "Happy birthday Maddison," he whispered lightly before passing something into her hand. Two envelopes.
"Thank you."
He gave her one last smile before leaving, Rebekah following behind. The minute they were outside Rebekah coughed loudly, causing Klaus to stop, "What is it Rebekah?"
"I saw the way you looked at her."
"At who?"
"Her sister."
"And?" Klaus turned his body so that he was fully facing his sister.
"Well if you ask me I think you like her," Rebekah said.
"Good thing I didn't ask you."
"I suppose she is a better pick than Caroline though." Klaus didn't find anything amusing about her statement, which only made Rebekah smile harder.
"Enough with this nonsense. We have work to do." And with that the two sped off.
"Let's go," Cordelia spoke, she had bags in her hands.
Maddie frowned, "Where are we going?" After the amazing day she had she just wanted to go to sleep.
"One last surprise."
"Why do you have those two bags?"
"We aren't sleeping here tonight."
Maddie frowned. Everyone was gone and after helping clean up a bit she was ready to get to bed, however Cordelia stopped her as she was halfway up the stairs. Quickly, Cordelia got Maddie out of the house, of course after rushing her to say goodbye to her parents, neither one seemed surprised that the girls were leaving so Maddie decided she would just act like she knew what was going on.
"Alright," Maddie finally spoke as Cordelia was leaving their neighborhood, "where are we going?"
"I told you," Cordelia didn't even bother to spare her a glance, "it's a surprise."
Maddie frowned, but didn't speak for the rest of the ride. She did take note how Cordelia had the presents in the back of the car. That only made her more curious. Why would she need to bring those along? She made sure to keep aware of her surroundings, they were definitely not in Mystic Falls, but they weren't far, she figured they were just outside of it. Maddie frowned as Cordelia pulled into a neighborhood and then pulled into a driveway. Wow. As Maddie looked at the house from the window that was the first thing that popped into her head. She loved the look. The house was two story and from what she could tell the colors were cream and the part that connected to the garage was stone.
"Whose house is this?" Maddie wondered.
"A friend," Cordelia noted, "stay in the car."
"Which friend?" Maddie yelled out as Cordelia got out of the car.
"You'll find out in a minute, just relax." The back door slammed and Maddie watched as Cordelia went straight and then made a left heading for the front door. She was shocked she didn't just run across people's grass but in her own way she was proud. After what seemed like forever, but was really just a minute, Cordelia returned, free of the bags.
She opened her car door, "Okay, have fun."
"What do you mean have fun?" Maddie wondered, an eyebrow raised.
"I mean go and enjoy your night."
"You're not staying?"
Cordelia shook her head, "No."
"Who's in there?"
"It's a team sleepover," Cordelia stated, "I'm going to party with some old friends but I told mom we'd be together. I'll text you tomorrow." Maddie eyed her sister. "Are you going to stare at me all night? I know my face is pretty but you're interrupting my plans to get drunk."
"I hate you."
Cordelia blew out a kiss, "Love you too sister, now get out."
Maddie rolled her eyes before opening the door. She slowly walked towards the door, looking around. She didn't' recognize this house as any of her teammates. She turned and Cordelia was looking at her through the window, which was now rolled down, "Just go inside!"
Maddie gave her the fucker before turning back around. She could hear her sister's laugh. Once she got the door she frowned seeing it had been left slightly open. She pushed it, walking inside. One of the first things that she noticed was the tidiness. The house was definitely well put together. When she walked in there was a little entry way. Straight ahead were stairs and then there was a hallway that she presumed would lead to a kitchen, since on the left she saw a dining room table and to the left she could see a room with couches inside.
"Yes," she knew that voice, "she's made it inside." Elijah. "I promise," her eyes went slightly wide as Elijah suddenly appeared walking towards her, "I won't mess it up."
Maddie stood there speechless as she looked at Elijah. His brown eyes staring into the depths of hers. She automatically felt out of place, they were no longer together. After that feeling she felt anger. Her sister was in for it and if she didn't come back to get her she would just have to find someone else to do it. Breaking the eye contact Maddie actually looked at him. He had on a blue dress shirt, which actually complimented him nicely and black dress pants. His hair was still short, in a way it looked like he had it touched up again. He looks good, she immediately tried to wipe those thoughts out of her head. She felt her chest pump faster as he stood in front of her.
The two stared at each other, neither saying a word for what felt like forever, "Maddison," Elijah finally breathed out.
"Elijah." She didn't bother correcting him, wanting to just get to the point, "I told you not to come back if you left."
Elijah nodded at her, "You did."
"Obviously you didn't listen."
"I didn't."
She made sure she changed her voice octave so that he would get the point, "Well you can call my sister back and tell her to turn around because I have no plans on talking to you."
Instead of even flinching at her tone, instead he smiled at her, "You know," he began, "one thing that I have always admired about you," he took a step closer to her so that he was now directly in front of her and if she moved they would touch, "is your fierceness."
"I don't want compliments, not from you."
"I understand that you're upset."
She gave him a fake laugh, "Upset! Upset doesn't even begin to describe the feelings that I have towards you. Let's try something a little more on the pissed off side, hurt, betrayed, do you understand?"
Elijah moved his hand to try and touch her face but she smacked it away, "Don't touch me."
"My apologizes."
Maddie rolled her eyes, and moved to open her crossbody bag. Once she had her cell phone out she went to her contacts but before she could get to her sister her cell phone was plucked out of her pocket. By the time she looked up she didn't see where it went, but a smirk was on Elijah's face.
"Really?"
"I want to talk to you."
"I have nothing to say to you."
"Please," she frowned at the obvious change in his voice. It was almost like he was pleading with her. Good, a part of her yelled. He should be begging for forgiveness. "Just listen to what I have to say."
She shook her head, "Today has been a really good day and I don't want to ruin that."
"I promise you won't."
Maddie analyzed him. He looked sincere but she was torn. A part of her wanted to talk and the other part wanted to just go and run for the hills. "When it's over I'm leaving." Elijah looked at her, a small smirk but said nothing, instead he held out his hand to her. "Just lead the way, we don't need to touch." It would hurt too much.
She followed Elijah to the left which led to his living room, which she had presumed when she saw the couches as she walked in. She noted that the couches looked comfortable, he had a coffee table, in tables and a huge flat screen TV on the wall. Then again she didn't expect anything but the best from him.
"Nice house."
"Thanks."
Curiosity got the best of her, "What happened to your apartment?"
"I figured it was time to go up a notch."
"This looks nothing like Klaus' mansion."
"My brother prefers to be flashy, I on the other hand don't mind simple."
An image of Elijah smacking off Trevor's head all those months ago popped into her head, she shuddered slightly, "Right, simple." Elijah sat by her on the couch, a little to close for her liking so she tried to scoot back but he noticed.
"I'm not going to hurt you."
"You already have."
"And for that I am sorry."
"For what part exactly?"
"All of it."
"I'm going to need you to be more specific." Elijah looked into her eyes, looking all calm, cool and collected. She had to remind herself she was mad at him, his visual was getting to her, making her want to swoon.
"Let me start by telling you happy birthday," she didn't miss how his eyes raked her, she was still in her dress and heels since Cordelia had rushed her out of the house, "you look beautiful."
She bit the inside of her cheeks, trying to hold in a smile, but by the way he was eyeing her she could tell that he knew, "Thank you."
"I am truly sorry, Maddison, for everything. I can not even begin to explain to you the depth of how bad I feel for everything that has happened. I thought by going away you would be in less danger, not realizing how much I was only hurting you in the end." She said nothing, only listened, a part of her was enjoying his confession. "I let my feelings for a girl who I thought was pure cloud my judgment. I should have known that night when I confronted Elena that she and my mother were up to something, plotting against my siblings and I. But she had never been deceitful to me before so I tried to ignore the feelings I had and look where it got us."
Maddie rolled her eyes, "So stabbing you with a stake doesn't make her deceitful?"
Instead of answering her question Elijah acted as if he hadn't heard her, he did however, move a tad closer to her and put his hand on top of her folded ones, "I never want you to feel like I chose her over you."
"And that's where I'm going to stop you," Maddie felt the need to cut in, "I think it's great that you care about Elena. I do, putting aside my selfish ways, but she has stabbed you in the back literally twice now and you still have compassion for her?" Elijah looked at her saying nothing. "But, with that being said it's also something I admired about you. The way you try and see the good in people. I don't like it, especially when it comes to her but it makes you, well you."
She moved her hands slightly, grabbing his within hers. This was all she had wanted the night of the ball, for them to have an honest talk instead of avoiding things. It seemed to her like they were finally doing that, even though she wasn't sure of their exact relationship status or fate at the moment.
"I should never have left that night," he told her honestly, "and for the rest of my existence my greatest regret will be knowing that I was a reason for your pain."
"You're right, you shouldn't have left that night, but you did. I don't know if I can forgive you for that."
"I'm not going to ask for your forgiveness because I know that I do not deserve it. Instead I ask that you let me show you how much you mean to me and how much I love you." The anger she had built up for him didn't completely subside, but heart definitely melted. "It seems that I can't get anything right when it comes to you, so let me try and do this part correctly." She looked at him curiously and her eyes nearly bugged out of her head as he got down on one knee to her. I can not get married, I am way too young! Thoughts were rushing through her head like crazy.
"Elijah, I am way too young to marry you." She said, shaking her head as he got on his knees.
"Will you let me speak?" Her mouth, which had been open shut immediately.
She swallowed, feeling herself getting emotional. Elijah knew exactly what he was doing. He reached into his inside jacket pocket pulling out a box. She felt her heart stop slightly, "What are you-," seeing the intense look on his face she stopped speaking.
Elijah stayed on his knee, and looked down at the box in his hands before he popped it open. Maddie immediately felt better when she what was inside, a Pandora ring, not an engagement ring. She even let out a laugh. "You went to Pandora?"
"Your sister said she knew what you would want."
"Oh yeah?" She raised an eyebrow, that damn Cordelia was always meddling, but this time it wasn't such a bad thing.
"With this ring I'm asking you to put it on as a sign that you promise yourself to me, just as I will promise myself to you. I promise, as your boyfriend to never break your trust, betray you or ever make you feel doubt in our relationship again."
She tried to hold herself together but she could feel her eyes watering up with tears. She slightly sucked in her bottom lip to try and help herself stay cool, but she ended up blinking. She wiped one of the tears that fell down her face. Holy shit. This was actually happening. "You know I haven't asked for anything and it's my birthday but now there is something I want." He nodded at her, his way of telling her to go on. "First, I want you to put that ring on my finger as my promise to you." Elijah smiled at her and did as she asked, "And I think you owe me a few kisses, you know to make up for lost time."
Her heart did a small jump as Elijah stood up and got to his feet. She looked up at him, as she was still sitting on the couch. Leaning down, Elijah planted a kiss on her lips. She accepted it and then slightly frowned when he pulled away.
"Hey."
"I missed you."
Her face softened, "I missed you too."
"I will never leave you again."
"If you do," she said, a seriousness coming over her tone, "I won't forgive you."
He nodded in understanding before ending their conversation kissing her again. Her warm lips melted against his. She moved her hand so that instead of in her lap they were now touching his back, his shirt felt so smooth against her hand she could tell it was expensive. Then again, she expected nothing less from him. Because of their awkward position, she raised her but to stand and he stood straight with her, holding her class. After giving him one last kiss they just stared into one another's eyes. Nothing was said allowed but their eyes told each other everything.
"Were you at my house earlier?" She wondered.
She was lounging on the couch with Elijah, he was sitting behind her, his feet up. She was between his legs, her head resting against his chest. "Yes."
She smirked a bit, turning her face, "You left my window open."
He smirked back, "I know. I'm glad you're being observant."
"Ha ha." She looked away, looking down at her finger. "This ring is so beautiful." She couldn't help but to admire the Pandora Princess ring that was now on her finger. She was in love with it.
"Your sister said you would want it. In her words you like simple and that's it." She chuckled, imagining her sister saying that to him.
"Right, I guess Cordelia knows best sometimes."
"I think your sister would argue she knows best all of the time."
"You're right about that." She stared into his eyes, for seemed like the thousandth time that night. She just loved looking into them. Not wanting to contain herself she reached up to touch her lips to his again. Elijah met her and slightly turned her body so that she was now turned more in his direction, but she was still on top of him. Maddie moved her right hand to cup his face as she got more serious.
Pecks turned into slow sensual kisses. It was Maddie who initiated it, poking out her tongue and sliding it along Elijah's bottom lip. It didn't take him long to respond to her. He quickly asserted his dominance by taking control, but she loved it, moaning allowed as he tangled his tongue with hers. She felt his hands begin to move down her back before the buzzing sound began. Buzz. Buzz. Buzz. Breaking away from her kiss, Maddie couldn't help but giggle. Because of the position they were in and the buzzing of the phone her chest felt the vibration. Elijah smirked at her quickly before pulling her cell phone out of her jacket pocket.
"It's Damon." He told her. She looked at his face before declining the call, not wanting to speak to him, "You could have answered it."
"Damon and I are no longer on speaking terms."
"I'm sorry to hear that."
She studied his face before smiling, "No you're not."
"You're right, but I know he was your friend. Elijah moved so that instead of laying down his legs touched the ground, but she was still on his lap. "Would you like to talk about it?"
"He knew Stefan was going to kidnap me," she said, she spoke in a whisper, "he knew and he allowed it to happen because he loved Elena and wanted her back. I don't need friends like that. Enough about Damon, what's with the house?" She made a gesture with her hands to the living room.
"Do you not like it?"
"I like it, I'm just curious about it."
Elijah smirked, "Well, I figured it was time to upgrade a notch."
"Right, when did you get it?"
"I found it a little while after I saw you in that Halloween costume," she didn't miss the glint in his eyes.
"You are so naughty."
He leaned into her, his mouth by her ear, "On the contrary I've been very good, but if you'd like I can show you naughty."
She felt it and he smelt it. Her insides were tingling. Holy shit. She moved her head so her mouth was now by his ear as she whispered, "I think we can be naughty together."
Now his eyes really lit up, as did hers, "Is that what you want?"
She did, "It is."
In an instant Elijah was up with her in his arms, she let out a laugh as he carried her bridal style out of the living room and up the stairs. Since he was going at a normal pace she decided to mess with him by moving her face into his neck and giving him gentle kisses there before she would open her mouth and suck. She felt his arms get tighter around her. She pulled away when she heard a door kicked open. She planned to look around but before she got a clear view of everything her body bounced slightly on a bed, she was sitting and Elijah was standing in front of her looking like a mad man. She loved it which was the main reason why she couldn't keep a smile off of her face. Within seconds, Elijah took her phone that was in her hand and set it down somewhere before he was back in front of her.
"You won't be needing that."
"Oh no?" She raised an eyebrow and kicked off her shoes.
He stepped closer so that his pants were touching her knees, "No."
"And why not?"
He towered over her and she just grinned, "I'll be keeping you preoccupied. Now raise your arms."
She smiled doing as he asked. He moved his hands to her thighs, taking the fabric of her dress before pulling it up and over her head. It came off easily for him. He was about to continue when his eyes stopped. She looked down to see what he was looking at before she noticed it, the tattoo she had on her side. It was shiny from the ointment Cordelia had told her to apply earlier when people were clearing out and she had gone to use the restroom.
"I see you got a tattoo."
She nodded, "Yeah, I did."
She and Cordelia had both gotten matching arrow tattoos on their sides. They were basic, there were the feathers that lead into the shaft and then the tip that was solid black. That had hurt like a bitch, the coloring but both sisters loved the way it did.
"Interesting."
"Do you not like it."
"Maddison, I want you to understand that I love everything about you, especially your body." She smiled, feeling his gaze travel over her. She felt self-conscious in a way because now she was just in a bra and a thong but she felt better seeing the hunger in his eyes.
Deciding to stand she looked him in his eyes and moved her hands to his shoulder, running them down his arms. She kept eye contact with him as she unbuttoned his shirt. Once she got to the end she pushed it off of his shoulders, "If I'm going to be half naked it's only fair that you are too."
Saying nothing he pushed her to him placing his mouth over hers. She stood up on her tippy toes a little bit before speaking, "You're supposed to be doing naughty things to me."
Instead of speaking he picked her up, immediately she wrapped her legs around his. Instead of kissing her he went for her neck, sucking gently. She smiled, relishing the feeling. When her back hit the bed she entwined her fingers into his hair. He continued on with his ministrations though, teasing her. Moving down quickly he kissed her throat before desending. She let out a loud moan when his hands went to squeeze between her breasts.
"Please," she whispered.
"Please what?"
"Touch them."
Her bra was gone within seconds, cold air hitting her chest before Elijah's fingers circled around her nipples. Her back arched slightly as she enjoyed the feeling. Before she could ask he put his mouth around of them, sucking gently. She opened her eyes and looked down at him, watching him suck the right one before moving to the left. "You like that?"
"Love it."
While she loved what he was doing, she wanted his attention else wear. Taking one of his hands she put it on her stoamach, wrapping hers around it and moving it down slightly. When he got to the string of lace underwear he stopped. She frowned, "What's wrong?"
Lifting his head, he said, "You aren't ready for that."
She frowned, his statement catching her off guard, "What do you mean?"
"I mean, I'm not going to rush into things with you. When I feel that you're ready for that intimacy I will give you what you desire."
"I desire you now." She tried to push his hand down a little but that seemed to be helpless as he didn't move.
"I know, I smell it all over you."
She frowned, slightly pushing his shoulder, "This isn't funny."
"You're right, it isn't." Within a flash he was gone before he was back, "Here, put this on."
She snatched his shirt, irritated. He had gotten her all hot and bothered only to stop, "You know you shouldn't get me all hot and bothered and talk about us being naughty when you aren't going to fulfill your promise."
Something flashed in his eyes before his face was close to hers, "I'm going to fulfill that promise Maddison, just not tonight." She felt an even bigger rush come over her and from the smile on his face she was sure he could tell, "But it's not going to be tonight. I just got you back, I'm not going to do anything stupid to jeopardize it, besides it is still your birthday and you should open your gifts."
"Gifts?" He nodded, "This is my gift," she held up her finger with her ring on it.
"No, that was just an appetizer," he kissed her gently, "did you honestly think I wasn't going to spoil you?"
I didn't even think I would see you, she thought. "I vote for no gifts tonight. Since you won't release my ache down there," she smiled at his expression, "you should at least allow me the choice of not opening up anything."
"Well what would you like to do instead?"
"I think you should snuggle up with me under the covers."
He did as she asked, moving all of the pillows before moving the bedsheets so that they could both get under them. She got in first and then he followed. Laying on her side she stared at his face, his perfect face. Unable to help it she moved closer to him giving him a sweet kiss, "You know it doesn't matter what you or anyone else bought me, us back together is the greatest gift."
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I just hit season 4 of TVD, I'm on the first episode. I'm kind of excited, I've never actually watched full episodes from this season, I've only looked at some small clips on YouTube. I've also come to the conclusion that I don't want to kill Ric, I like this character too much so if you like the plotline where he dies sorry.
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In this chapter ... Maddie enjoys the rest of her birthday with her family and friends. Rebekah thinks Klaus is into Cordelia. Cordelia has a surprise for Maddie.
On the next chapter ... Letters