Guess what time it is, yup a new Goddess of Love chapter. Now, here you will witness a change in our favorite little human. I hope you enjoy.
Venus sighed as she finally emerged from Marcus's room, she having stole a pale yellow dress shirt of his and a belt from Caius. Walking down the castle corridors soon after with black flats and leggings, moving swiftly to the kitchens. "Good morning Demetri." She greeted while passing him.
"Why, Good morning Venus." He returned, which made her stop turn back around to embrace him.
She giggled as he pulled her close. "How was your dinner last night?" Asking as she had learned what Fridays meant.
"Satisfactory, though Felix was stuck with a druggy." The tracker replied, while making a disgusted face.
Venus winced as well, having been explained at the rotten flavor of a drug addicts blood. "Don't do drugs, even vampires don't like it."
He laughed brightly at that. "Perfect slogan." The two had received a few strange looks from the human workers as they walked together. "I see you stole a shirt from Marcus." He added casually.
"Are you surprised?" She asked, and he snorted in response. "I thought not." Walking into the kitchen, Venus groaned as she saw the three human females that absolutely hated her. They look up to give dirty looks, only to shrink away from the vampire beside her.
Demetri did not put up with disrespect towards his Queen and sister, as he sat down at the table to keep Venus safe. "Venus, what are you doing today?"
"Oh, going back to school shopping with Jane, Heidi, and Aro." She replied. "Still can't believe I am allowed to attend a public school."
"Caius isn't thrilled about it." He said casually, noting the humans especially Valentina paying attention.
"I know, he wants to keep me safe." The Queen of vampires replied, before she smiled softly to herself. "Think I'll crawl into his bed tonight, and hold him."
"I bet he loves that." Demetri laughed.
Venus nodded, as she prepared a single serving of eggs in purgatory. "He really does."
"He really does what?" The said blonde king asked, as he walked in. The three humans quickly looked away, as he did.
"Oh you love it when I hold you." Venus replied, while moving to embrace him.
Caius thought for a moment. "That I do."
"I know." She laughed, before they kissed softly. "Hmm, I love you."
He smiled softly. "I love you to."
Valentina glared hotly watching Venus with narrowed dark eyes. The blonde king seemed to feel the gaze as he looked up and gave an even darker look. Growling loudly, making both Demetri and Venus look over.
"A meno che tu non voglia essere un dolce, è meglio che smetta di guardare il mio compagno e la tua Regina in quel modo. (Unless you wish to be dessert, you best stop looking at my mate and your Queen like that.)" He snarled.
The three humans all squeaked and jumped away, which looked pathetic to the two immortals. "Chiedo scusa, mia regina. (I apologize, my Queen.)" Valentina said quickly, while the others bowed their heads in respect.
Venus looked at her calmly. "Perché mi odi? (Why do you hate me?)" She asked, gaining surprised looks from the humans. They didn't realize she knew Italian, which meant they had to be even more careful.
"La tua regina, ti ha fatto una domanda. (Your Queen, asked you a question.)" Demetri hissed.
Giana was the one to speak. "Non ci piace il fatto che tu sia umano, eppure tu abbia tutto il potere. (We don't like the fact that you are human, and have all the power.)"
"Non sarò sempre umano e non potranno scegliere il loro compagno. Quindi, odiarmi a causa del destino è stupido. (I won't always be human, and they can't choose their mate. So, hating me because of fate is stupid.)" Venus replied calmly.
"La guardia- (The guard-)" Bianca went to say.
"La guardia sono esseri individuali, con i loro pensieri e opinioni. Adoro ognuno di loro come la mia famiglia! (The guard are individual beings, with their own thoughts and opinions. I love each and everyone of them as my family!)" Venus stated, her right eyebrow rose slowly.
Demetri stepped out slowly. "Mia regina qui, sì è sopra di noi. Tuttavia, sapeva che il rispetto era qualcosa di completamente diverso. Abbiamo riconosciuto il suo coraggio e la sua naturale volontà di sopravvivere. A nessuno di noi doveva piacere, ma siamo cresciuti tutti. (My Queen here, yes is above us. However, she knew respect was something entirely different. We recognized her bravery, and her natural will to survive. None of us had to like her, but we all have grown to.)"
Venus smiled and walked over to her loyal tracker to embrace him. "Thank you, Sexy Italian." As if she told an inside joke, both she and him started laughing brightly.
Caius watched the three humans. "Andare al lavoro (Get to work)"
"sì maestro. (Yes Master.)" The three women said, before practically running away.
Venus sighed, before moving back to her lover. "I missed you last night." She hummed, before kissing his lip.
He smiled softly, while kissing her back. "I miss my belt."
"Your not getting it." She replied instantly, which the two gave what Demetri described as a couple chuckle.
"Would you walk with me, to the garden?" Caius asked softly.
"Can I eat my breakfast first?" She asked.
"Of course." He told her, while guiding her back to the stove.
0.o.0
Later that morning, where she and Caius had originally said they were going to the garden; turned into the king's private pool. Aro and Marcus were lounging about in the water, which they had heated for her sake. Both looking up in greeting towards their brother and mate.
"I see you found my shirt." Marcus said, very much amused.
Venus blushed softly, while walking hand in hand with Caius to the dressing area. He slowly guiding her in, where a bag waited for her.
"We had Jane pick that out." He told her, before pecking her lips. "Take all the time you need, to join us." She nodded softly, while disappearing. Peeking into the bag she found a small note from Jane, in her delicate handwriting.
It is okay to tease them a bit, have fun and show off your skin.
The human had absolutely no idea what the note meant, until she pulled out the leopard print string bikini; if you could call it that. The top's triangle skits would just cover her areolas, and the bottoms were a thong. "Jane." She groaned, staring at the bathing suit for a long moment.
Looking up slowly, her eyes met the reflection in the mirror. Roaming over her arms, she could see the fading scars once again, lately they seemed hidden. Her mates never mentioned them, rubbing over her skin at night while she fell asleep. "I can do this." She whispered to herself, while carefully undressing and redressing into the bikini. Her eyes once again roaming over herself in the mirror, and for the first time she saw her differently.
The sickly thin girl was gone, now Venus had healthy curves. Her skin though still pale wasn't ghostly, and gave off a soft peachy glow; making her brighten. The scars, though some were still scabby were now fading and pale. An overwhelming sense of joy overcame her, as now Venus saw what everyone else did. She was beautiful, and that gave her the confidence to walk out to the pool.
Marcus was the first to see her, a sharp growl escaped him. "Mia cara, that is what Jane picked out?"
"She told me to tease." Venus giggled, as Aro and Caius turned. Their growls mimicking her older appearing mate, as she slowly descended into the water. Her ebony haired mate was the first to move towards her.
"Believe me." Aro whispered as he pulled her body close to him. "You are a tease." He promised softly, while kissing her deeply.
Some of you may be wondering where did little Venus go and how is she like this. Well, if you remember in the first chapter she used humor to mask nervousness. At least that was her excuse. In reality this is who Venus is, but was so closed off because of Charlie. Now that he is dead, she is able to become herself without fear. She is able to see the beautiful young woman she is through her mates eyes, that doesn't mean she wont have a relapse. Self-love is a very difficult thing to achieve.
Anyway, what do you think of the bikini Jane picked out?
Nature Faustus
