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 6 ~ Date Night
I DO NOT OWN THE VAMPIRE DIARIES!
It was no secret to anyone in the town of Mystic Falls that Christian Bennett and his family were well off. It wasn't like they tried to hide it, they just didn't go around and flaunting it. Yes they wore name brand and designer things, had nice cars and a majority of the finer things in life, however they were all around humble people, unlike some of the other wealthy families living in Mystic Falls. Some people didn't even consider them residents because of where their house was located, which was just ridiculous.
The Bennett family house was located almost on the outskirts of Mystic Falls, in a private area. They lived in a neighborhood however they had their own street. Well, their house was the only house branched off on that road but so were some of the other houses that were in the area. It was nice, they were around people but they had their privacy.
Christian and Janette had their house built just the way they wanted it. A three car garage was attached to the beautiful gray house. While the majority of the house was gray, white trims. The front door was a dark cherry brown. It was a two story house that had a porch, where a small swing couch was placed. Inside there were four bedrooms, one for Christian and Janette, one for Cordelia and another for Maddie. The fourth was a guest bedroom, which for the most part was never used. Christian and Janette had their grand master bedroom downstairs and Christian's office was a few doors down. Cordelia and Maddie were upstairs but they shared a bathroom with one another. When Cordelia was two years old, Christian had an in ground swimming pool put it. He wanted it done perfect. He even had a slide attached and the perfect fence put around it. When the girls both got older he put up Lacrosse's nets so they could always play on their free time.
Of course, other changes were installed in the house over time but nothing major. Just something added here and there or something fixed.
The sun was blazing on Friday.
Caroline had texted Maddie wanting to hang out, and since she had nothing better to do, well before her date with Elijah, Maddie invited Caroline over to hang out in the pool. So there the two girls were, swimming around in the blazing hot sun, the water was currently warm. It was fun. Reminded Maddie of the good old days. Maddie had invited Bonnie over as well, however she had declined and thanked her for the invite.
"I can't believe you have in your belly button piercing," Caroline gushed. "I mean you never wear it, which I don't understand. You look hot with it in."
"I just popped it in today." Maddie noted, she looked down at jewelry in her stomach. It was a small purple and white flower. The only reason she had gotten one to begin with was because Caroline begged her. She didn't wanna get hers done alone. They were both 15 at the time. Actually she had gotten a lot of her piercings done with Caroline now that she thought about it. Her first ear wholes she got when she was a baby but her 2nd, 3rd and cartilage she got with Care. Then was the nose stud she got at 16 that she never really wore but when she did it suited her. You couldn't even tell she had her nose pierced if it wasn't in. Being, honest Maddie was probably going to get her cartilage done soon, every time her mom asked her if she wanted to go get it she chickened out, however whenever she went on Pinterest she would look at pictures of it and want it.
"It's been forever since we've hung out." Caroline noted.
"Gee I wonder why …" Maddie gave her a pointed look causing the blonde to roll her eyes.
"I get it, I get it. Everything has just been so crazy lately. Especially with Matt and then I have Tyler to worry about."
"Why are you worried about Tyler?" Maddie wondered. While she was caught up on things she didn't know everything. She liked it at that sometimes but other times she didn't want to know everything, she would only get a headache.
"You have to promise you won't tell Damon."
"We aren't speaking at the moment." And if she was being honest she could care less. She knew he would get over what she had said about Elena, eventually. "So tell me what's going on."
"Tyler is a werewolf."
Maddie wasn't that surprised. She had been there during the whole Mason situation and Mason was related to Tyler. "Of course he is," she muttered. "Just what we needed in this town, more supernatural."
"So why aren't you and Damon talking?" Maddie could tell from Caroline's tone that she wasn't going to let it go. "You two are like best friends."
"Damon and I haven't been best friends for awhile," Maddie responded truthfully. Their friendship had started going downhill when Katherine showed up. Rose and Trevor kidnapping her was just the icing on the cake.
"Why are you and Damon not talking?
"Listen Care, I love you and that's why I am telling you this," Caroline stared at her with a blank face. " Do the smart thing and let Elena hand herself over."
Caroline looked at Maddie as if she was crazy. Maddie prepared herself for Caroline to give the same reaction Damon had, leaving. "I know Elena is your friend and all but innocent people are going to die." She made sure to emphasize the death part. "People close to her will die! And your whole gang of friends trying to stop Klaus from taking her is only going to make things worse. These people aren't playing around. Do you think Rose and Trevor are the only ones who are going to try and come after Elena!?"
"Elena is my best friend, I will do anything to protect her."
"Even loose your life?" Maddie wondered, "Listen I don't wanna fight with you Care, but I do want you to think about something. You are so willing to risk your life for Elena's sake but would she be willing to do the same for you?"
Caroline didn't answer.
Maddie groaned looking around her closet floor. It looked an absolute mess. Her shoes were lying all around, a mess. She couldn't even see any pairs that matched. She was all showered and lotioned up. She had on a bra and matching thong that she had bought from Aerie on her shopping adventure with Damon and Rose. She already had her dress ready to go, laid out on her bed but now she had to find the perfect shoes. She hadn't been thinking about that until just now.
She was looking anxiously for the perfect pair when she heard her cell phone. She ignored it for a few seconds and then just got up. Could be important.
"Hello?"
"Sista sista."
"Hi Cordelia." Maddie said, she put her phone on speaker before setting it down on the side of her.
"What's sup?"
"I'm getting dressed right now."
"Hot date tonight?"
"Yes actually."
"Tell me, tell me, tell me!"
"Just dinner with a friend." Maddie knew that she was safe confiding in her sister. She wouldn't say anything to anyone.
"Does this new friend have the name, Elijah?"
"I swear mom has the biggest mouth in the world."
Cordelia couldn't help laugh. "Relax she only told me, I won't say anything to anyone."
"What did she tell you exactly?"
"She told me that he took you to school and that you wouldn't tell her what was going on. Then she told me that the only thing you would tell her was that his name is Elijah."
"Sounds about right."
"Well I hope you know you will be telling me everything, whether you want to or not."
"Yeah I know." She had no problem telling her sister everything though. Actually she couldn't wait to tell her. She wanted to talk to about him with someone. Damon and Caroline were out. And she knew how Bonnie felt about vampires. Besides it would be weird for her to tell her parents everything.
"Alright, well what are you wearing on your date?"
"I have this cute red dress, I just don't have the right shoes to go with it."
"Problem solved, go in my room and look in my closet. I have the cutest heals."
"Alright hold on," Maddie picked up the phone and rushed to her sisters room. She didn't even know why she was running. She had plenty of time and her parents weren't home. They had went out of town and wouldn't be back until later. She had informed them she was going out but didn't specify when she'd be back. "You do have cute shoes," Maddie said as soon as she was in her sister's closet.
"And they better be there when I get back," Cordelia immediately replied.
"Yeah … yeah … yeah."
"Don't yeah me. You always take my clothes and never give them back."
Maddie scoffed. "Yeah okay. Last time I checked you were the one who came into my closet when I wasn't home, took my clothes, went off to college, came back and claimed that they were all yours."
"They are all mine."
"Liar."
"Did you find a pair yet!?"
"I'm looking." Cordelia had a huge assortment of heels in her closet. All different colors. But only one pair really caught her eye. They were a pair of beige stilettos, they had straps and were open toe. She was so in love.
"Found a pair."
"Alright, go finish getting ready and then send me a picture of yourself."
"I'll think about it," Maddie said picking up the shoes and going off to her room.
"I expect a picture, I'm giving you 20 minutes top." With that Cordelia hung up.
Rushing back into her room, Maddie put the shoes on first. She thanked whatever god out there that they fit. Not that she had really doubted it. She and her sister always fit the same shoes.
After that she slipped on her dress. After smoothing it out she walked over to the mirror to take a look. The dress was a beautiful shade of Burgundy, it stopped right before her knees and showed all of her curves. She stood to the side to see that her ass was popping. Turning back to her front she admired the dress some more. There was a slit in the front by her breasts, but you couldn't see anything. It was done in a classy way. When she was sure it looked good she went to her bathroom. She knew she should have done her makeup before getting dressed but it slipped. She applied some eyeshadow, gel eyeliner and mascara. She had to admit she looked hot, especially since she had curled her hair. Going back to her room Maddie sent a picture of herself to her sister.
Hottay!-Cordelia
;)-Maddie.
Don't do anything I wouldn't.-Cordelia.
Of course not! I am the good one.-Maddie.
LIES!-Cordelia.
Maddie didn't even bother to respond. She only went back to her room and got a clutch which she put her house and car keys in, a small bottle of perfume. After that she turned off the lights to her bedroom and went downstairs to watch TV.
At 7 sharp her door bell rang. Boy was he early. Maddie turned off the TV and went to the door. She opened it and almost dropped her clutch.
FUCK!
Stefan.
"What do you want?"
"To talk, but I see you are busy."
"Talk? About what?" She crossed her arms slightly. Now what could Stefan possibly want.
"Listen, I know you aren't a big fan of Elena-," Maddie let out a laugh which made Stefan stop talking.
"That's why you came here? To talk about Elena … I don't even know why I'm surprised actually. Of course that's why you came here. Well I will tell you the same thing I told Damon and Caroline, you need to let her go! People are going die, innocent people, and what for? So that Elena gets to see another day?!"
"Maddie," Stefan breathed out causing her to cut him off again. "Don't Maddie me! I know what I am saying, I don't need you to try and get me to change my mind!"
"Why are you getting so defensive? I just want to talk to you?!"
"I'm defensive because you and your idiot brother left me in a house with Rose and that other stupid vampire Trevor. I know I wasn't your top priority but would it have been that hard to get me out of there?"
"Well, Rose is dead now so you don't have to worry about her anymore."
That caught Maddie off guard. "What?!"
"She died of a werewolf bite."
Werewolf, Maddie groaned internally. "When was a werewolf here?"
"This girl Jules was looking for Mason Lockwood and long story short Damon pissed her off. She went after him and Rose got bit instead."
"Of course … Damon is always pissing someone off."
"What is wrong with you?" Stefan asked causing Maddie to raise her eyebrows. He could not be serious, she thought to herself. "Do you have one compassionate bone in your body?"
Just as fast and she opened her mouth she closed it and she started counting back from 10. While she wanted nothing more than to tell Stefan off she wanted him to go away. This was supposed to be a good night for her, she didn't need him ruining it.
"Listen Stefan, as you can see I have plans tonight. So, with that being said, you can turn around and vampire speed your ass off of my property."
Stefan gave her a hard look, then he was gone.
Maddie stood there in the doorway minutes after he was gone. She was about to head back inside of the house when she heard a car engines and saw headlights.
She was suddenly nervous.
She found herself looking down at her feet.
She kept glancing up, especially when the car stopped in front of her door. She looked down again though and pretended to play with something on the edge of her dress.
"I must say," Elijah was now standing in front of her. "You look amazing."
Maddie tried not to blush, but ultimately failed. "Well, you look handsome."
"Are you ready to go?"
She nodded, "Yeah, I think I'm ready to see what the original has in store for me tonight."
"So, no time to waste?"
"None." Elijah took Maddie's hand and led her down the steps of her house. He walked her over to the passenger seat of his car and opened the door for her.
"Has anyone ever told you that you are a total gentlemen."
"Once or twice."
"You gonna tell me where we're going?" Maddie wondered after about 10 minutes of silence.
"No."
"Oh come on," She looked at Elijah, he only glanced at her. "Just give me a hint."
"I don't think so."
"A small one? Please."
"Has anyone ever told you that you're cute when you beg."
"You just did."
The remainder of the car ride was mostly quiet. Elijah and Maddie occasionally chatted but it was mostly silent. They were both fine with that due to the fact that it wasn't awkward.
"And we are here."
Maddie was out of the car as soon as Elijah turned it off. Within seconds he was in front of her, holding out his hand to her. She grinned, clasping her hand in his. It felt so right. The only time Elijah unclasped their hands was when he opened the door for her but as soon as they were both inside he grabbed her hand again walking up the hostess.
"I have a reservation."
"Name?"
"Elijah."
Maddie noted how the hostess stood up straight and tall. "Right this way Mr. Mikaelson," she led them to a private table.
"How did you find this place?" Maddie wondered when they were seated across from one another.
"I've been around for a very long time."
"Doesn't exactly answer my question."
Before Elijah could say anything more their waiter came over. "Hello Mr. Mikaelson." Maddie noticed how he had a bottle of wine with him and watched as he filled the two glasses.
As soon as he left Maddie grinned at Elijah. "Well, I guess you're known around here."
"Do you know where we are?"
"No clue." She didn't really look at the name or anything. She was only paying attention to him.
That damn original, she thought, so fucking charming.
"We are currently sitting in one of the best fine and dining restaurants."
"Wow."
"Have you been here before?"
"My family has gone out to fancy restaurants before, but no like this." She was pretty sure her parents had been on a few dates here though.
"Well I am glad to take you on this wonderful experience." He took a sip of his wine, Maddie just eyed hers. "Try it."
She eyed the wine, then eyed Elijah. Taking in a slight breath she picked it up and looked inside at the blood red content. Finally she took a sip. "Not bad."
"I thought you might like it."
"Oh, did you now?" She raised an eyebrow and smiled. "And when did you order it?"
"I might have mentioned it when I made the reservation."
"Yeah, what else might you have mentioned?"
"That will be revealed later."
"I can't wait," Maddie took another sip of her wine.
The two began to slip into easy conversation as the night continued and they ordered their food.
"This is amazing," Maddie couldn't contain her moan as she ate a pasta dish. She didn't even know what it was called. She told Elijah to choose for her.
"I thought you might like it."
"It seems you know my taste very well." She sighed, "But the point of this date was me getting to know more about you."
Elijah sat back in his seat. Maddie noted how he looked so relaxed. "Ask me whatever you want."
"Whatever I want?" He just nodded giving her confrontation.
She wasted no time. She had already prepared herself, she knew they had to be related or something. "Well, you alreadt told me that Klaus is your brother." Elijah nodded, "Besides him do you have any other siblings?"
"Yes."
"How many?"
"My mother had 5 children total, her first child however passed away so besides me I had 4 other siblings."
"What are their names?"
"Finn is the oldest, then myself, Niklaus, Kol and last is my sister Rebekah."
"I bet you had to play the protective older brother a lot," she tried to lighten the mood. Elijah only smiled.
"You have an older sister don't you?"
"Her name is Cordelia and she's in college."
"Are you close?" She nodded enthusiastically at his question, "She's my confidant. No matter what I do, no matter where we are I know that I can always confide in her. She won't judge me, only listen and give me advice, help me out."
"There was once a time when my siblings and I were very close. We would go to the lengths of the earth to protect each other?"
Maddie wasn't sure if she should ask what happened. She didn't wanna be too pushy. A little voice in her head was just telling her to ask anyways. "So what changed?"
"Many things, Klaus' obsessant need for power is one thing and loyalty can be another."
"I'm sorry." She was feeling grateful for the amazing relationship she and Cordelia had. It was silent for a few minutes. All that could be heard was their chewing. Maddie felt the need to uplift the mood again. "So, why did you ask me on a date?"
"Quiet frankly, I like you." Her eyes lit up. "Besides, I enjoy your company."
"Well, I enjoy yours too." At the moment she didn't care about their age difference. She didn't care that Damon wouldn't be happy. She didn't care that the Mystic Falls gang would pin her as a traitor. What she cared about were growing feelings for Elijah … the feelings that were there.
"I'm glad."
Maddie let out an amazing sigh when they finished their meals. "That was amazing."
"It was." Her eyes widened a tad when he stood from his seat and came to stand on the side of her. "Maddison, will you dance with me?"
Maddie stood quickly and took the hand that he was sticking out to her. He lead her to the dance floor. "I am only dancing with you because you asked so nicely … ," as soon as they were situated and her hands were around his neck she got closer to him, "do not ever call me Maddison again."
"I forgot."
"I'm sure you did, but it's okay."
"Every guy in this room wishes that they were me at the moment."
"And why's that?" Maddie wondered. She wished she could step closer to him.
"Because I'm with you, and your dress leaves much room for imagination."
"What do you imagine?" Her cheeks were suddenly hot. She could not believe that she had just said that.
Elijah pulled her closer. Maddie's eyes went slightly wide. She didn't think that they could get any closer to one another.
Elijah put his lips to her ear. "Wouldn't you like to know?"
"Yes, I would actually."
"Another time."
"I don't want to wait for another time." She tried not to make it sound like she was whining. Elijah only chuckled. "Thank you for tonight."
"You are quiet welcome, however the night isn't over yet."
"Oh no?"
"No, we haven't even had dessert yet."
"I think you've spoiled me enough."
"Nonsense, I plan to give you a night to remember."
"Well so far it's been spectacular."
Maddie slowly let her head rest on Elijah's shoulder as they danced. It was nice and slow. She was enjoying herself.
"This is nice."
"Well, now it's time for dessert." He led her back to the table, not even seconds later a huge bowl of chocolate was placed in front of her. Her mouth was instantly watery. She cold tell the the main part was a brownie, there was chocolate sauce everywhere, vanilla and chocolate ice cream, some strawberries on the side and whipped cream.
Elijah took a spoon full and fed it to her. She closed her mouth around the spoon tightly and ate it. She let out a moan when she swallowed. Her eyes raised up and she met the brown eyes of Elijah.
He looks like wants to tear my dress off … good, was all Maddie could think.
"Delicious."
"Glad you enjoyed it."
"Your turn." She took the other spoon and grabbed some of the moist dessert now feeding Elijah.
"It is delicious."
The two sat there feeding one another. To on lookers it seemed as if they were the perfect couple. To them it seemed like they were perfect. Maddie noticed the dessert was almost finished and that their were strawberries still on the sides of the bowl. She grabbed one and dipped it in chocolate. Elijah was watching her carefully. She met his gaze putting the strawberry in her mouth taking a bite. She made sure she held his gaze as she chewed. His eyes went from her gaze to her mouth.
He moved his face closer to hers when she finished chewing. "I think we should get out of here."
"I couldn't agree more." Their waiter came over and dropped of the check then. Elijah reached into his pocket and pulled out what looked like four hundreds to Maddie and paid the bill. Once the waiter got it, he led Maddie out.
"That was a very dangerous thing you did there with that strawberry," Elijah's mouth was right on her ear.
"I have no idea what you're talking about." Maddie was failing at trying to play innocent. He only smiled at her opening the door and helping her inside of the car.
The ride seemed short to Maddie, too short.
"Thank you for tonight." They were standing in front of Maddie's door.
"You're welcome."
"I had a great time, especially with dessert." His eyes twinkled when she said that. He stepped closer to her.
"Oh I bet."
"Would you like to come in?" She already had the door opened.
"I'd like that." She clasped her hand in his leading him inside. "When will your parents be home?"
"Not until sometime early in the morning."
"That's a good thing." He stood in front of her once more, but this time he was leaning down.
"Oh yeah … why's that?" Her voice sounded like a hushed whisper.
Elijah moved in more, his nose was almost touching hers.
Ring.
Ring.
Ring.
"You've got to be shitting me," Maddie didn't hold her disappointment.
"I'm sorry," Elijah grabbed his phone from his jacket pocket. "Yes." He sighed. "I will be right there."
"I have ..." she cut him off, "Yeah, I get it." She closed her eyes, "Thanks for tonight."
He kissed her forehead and let his lips linger for awhile, then he was gone.
"Fucking original." Maddie shut the door and locked it. She slipped the heels off and headed into the living room. She was sure some kind of reality TV was playing at the moment. That was always a nice relaxer for her. She settled for episodes of Marriage Boot Camp.
As soon as she felt herself dozing off, Maddie turned off the TV and headed up to her room. It was almost 1 in the morning by that time. She didn't bother taking off her shoes or makeup she only lay down on her bed. She was lost in thought until she heard something or more like someone in her room. Sitting up she reached from her bedroom light. She looked around and saw a figure there.
"Oh, it's you."
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