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 17~ Puppy Love & a very Sweet 16

I DO NOT OWN THE VAMPIRE DIARIES

The weekend passed by way to fast. Sunday morning, Cordelia and Maddie both woke up to huge hangovers. Christian and Janette weren't surprised about Cordelia in the least but were a bit shocked about Maddie. She was usually alright after some drinks, they knew she must have taken in a lot of alcohol considering her face stayed in the toilet for hours. Nathan was a little hungover but not as bad as the girls. He spent time with Christian, hanging out, playing video games and they even went fishing. Janette, took care of her girls. She hid the leftover alcohol first. Monday got there way to fast and Maddie was told that she had to go to school. She just wanted to sleep, especially after her face got acquainted with the toilet.

It had been when she got back in bed, around three in the afternoon when she finally looked at her phone. She two messages from Caroline and then one text message from Elijah. She opened the texts from Caroline first.

Caroline- Good morning sunshine.

Caroline- You up for hanging out today? We can grab a bite then go to the movies or something?

Maddie let out a sigh before responding back

Maddie- If I wasn't hungover I would say let's go, however, since I just got done throwing up, I'll say let's reschedule that?

She waited for Caroline to respond, she didn't really wanna see Elijah's messages yet.

Caroline- WHAT?! You were drinking? Why wasn't I invited.

"Who you texting?" A sick looking Cordelia wondered, coming inside. Maddie scooted over in her bed.

"Caroline."

"What does she want?"

"She wants to know why she wasn't invited to drink last night," Maddie chuckled.

"Because it was my birthday and I don't like her."

"You love Care."

"Not right now." Cordelia stated. Maddie loved the loyalty that her sister had for her. Never get's old.

Maddie- Because it was Cordelia's birthday. She isn't your biggest fan.

She rolled around her phone in her hand for awhile. "What you thinking about?"

"Elijah texted, I don't know whether or not to look."

"LOOK!" Cordelia practically yelled. "Why has he finally stopped avoiding you?" She wondered quickly, before adding, "Not that I'm not happy for you and all, just curious."

"I kind of drunk dialed him last night."

Laughter came right out of Cordelia. "Oh my god, ow, that hurt my stomach." She took in a dramatic breath. "You drunk dialed him? What happened?!"

"Caroline called my yesterday and informed me that he has been in contact with Elena."

"Slutlena always striking."

"Tell me about."

"Put your man in check!"

"Technically he never asked me to be his girlfriend."

"Oh no." Cordelia waved a finger before sighing. "Open his messages."

"I'm scared."

Cordelia grabbed Maddie's phone, "Well ... I'm not!" Maddie made to grab for the phone but Cordelia turned so that her back was facing her. "He left you a text and a voicemail. Which shall we open up first?"

"Neither."

"Text message it is." Cordelia coughed and then lowered her voice to try and make her sound like she had a deeper tone, Maddie guessed she was trying to imitate a guy, "Maddison, after the events from last night I think it is important that we speak. I will await your call." Maddie groaned. She had no plans on actually calling him. "This guy is way to proper. Maddison? Really?! And what's with the, after the events from last night shit, like he was avoiding you, not the other way around!"

"I have no plans to call him."

"I'd be ashamed if you did! Now, onto the voicemail." Cordelia went to the voicemail message and sighed before clicking the play button.

There was a pause before it started, "Good morning Maddison. If you are listening to this then I am going to assume that you received my text message, which was sent three hours ago. I insist that you call me back, we need to speak, immediately. If you plan to ignore me, I have no problem seeking you out, I've done so in the past already." It sounded like there was a playful edge in his tone. "Talk to you soon."

Monday, Maddie still could feel the affects of the amount of alcohol she consumed but she still went to school. A big part of that, of course, was because of her mom. In the morning, she slammed down her alarm clock before laying in bed. Taking in deep breath, she forced herself out, went to take a shower and then got ready for school. It was nice, considering it was almost June. Actually this would be the last full week of May. Opening her closet she pulled out a black and white stripped dress, the sleeves were short and it hugged her body nicely. She slipped into a pair of sandals before grabbing her backpack and going. It was weird for her, not having to carry her lacrosse stuff.

"Bye mom," Maddie spoke, she was ready to leave and start what she figured would be a hectic day. She just hoped no one screamed in her presence, headache would be a killer.

"Bye, leaving a bit early, aren't you?"

Maddie shrugged. "I have been craving Starbucks."

Janette chuckled, "That strawberry thing your dad bought you yesterday?"

"Yes, I might go after school or during lunch. It depends." Maddie paused, "Tell Nathan bye for me." He would be leaving later that day to go home.

"Of course, be safe."

Smiling, Maddie nodded. "Love you, bye."

She didn't end up going to Starbucks, deciding that she would go later. She made her way to school, going in read to just get the day done and over with. Thankfully, that happened and time went by fast. She went out during lunch and got herself a Venti iced strawberry refresher. It was so good and refreshing, she smiled the whole while drinking. Her classes were easy to finish when she got back to school. She mostly was just getting for end of the year finals. Her Spanish final thankfully wasn't a test but a notebook where they had to travel around and tell what they did. She planned on starting that early. While it was easy, if she waited until the last minute it would be a lot of work.

"Maddie, wait up!"

On the way to her car Maddie stopped, grin on her face. "What's sup Katy-Kat?"

"Hey, sorry to stop you."

"No worries."

"Cordelia's birthday was fun."

"Wasn't it?"

"Your mom knows how to throw a party."

"She'll be flattered that you said that."

Katie smiled. "So, you know how we have a team dinner when the sports season ends?" Maddie nodded. "Do you know what we are doing?"

Maddie shook her head. She honestly had no idea. The season might have ended but they all still kept in touch. They never did discuss their annual team dinner though. It was tradition with every team, and extra important for the seniors that would be leaving. "I'll find out." She chuckled. "I see a team group text in our future."

Katie laughed, "Our group chats are the best."

"Do you need a ride home?" Maddie wondered.

"Nah, I'm going home with Mary."

"Mary drives?"

"The girl actually passed the road test, shockingly." Katie joked.

"So are you excited?" Maddie wondered as they neared the door to exit the building. She felt like it was taking longer for people to leave than normal, but she didn't really care all that much. Either was she was going to end up eventually walking out of the door.

"For the sweet sixteen of a lifetime? As my mom calls it." Both girls chuckled together. "Yeah, I guess so. I mean it will be fun."

"Of course it will, I'll be there."

"You're going to be free the whole day, right?"

"Course Katy-Kat."

"Alright, perfect."

"Should I go to your house or meet you at the salon?" Maddie wondered. They were going to be getting the whole spa treatment before hand.

"I will ask my mom. I know that we are getting hair and makeup done outside of the venue and then going over there to take pictures before the party begins."

"Whoo hoo!"

They were now nearing the door to the outside of the school. It was still taking a while. Maddie noticed Katie texting someone. Had she been doing the same thing, time might have went by a smidge faster. She didn't really mind the line too much, it was just that the school's air conditioning wasn't working at the moment and it was blazing hot. Being in close proximity with a whole bunch of sweaty people wasn't helping her either.

"People don't know how to walk in this school," Maddie commented.

Katie only chuckled, "You are never wrong. We are almost outside." She spoke as they got to the door. Maddie took in the heat outside, thankful her car had air conditioning.

Maddie noticed a whole crowd of people still standing. She huffed. Someone yelled her name out loud, but she wasn't sure who. With that the mass crow separated into people standing on the left and right. She and Katie were in the middle, some people behind them. She looked ahead and first just saw the yellow school buses, but then she made out the people standing in a line in front of the buses. She could see Blake, he was standing there with a sign. She wasn't sure whether to walk or get out of the way. Katie gave her a little nudge so she walked forward.

MADDIE, LET'S L A X

AT PROM TOGETHER?!

"The boy did good," Katie murmured, next to Maddie. She had her phone out, recording the whole thing.

"So," Blake said after awhile. "Prom?"

It was dead silent. A million things ran through head. Not even a million, just one really. Elijah.

Say yes, a part of her said. Elijah only wants to talk to you because of the voice mails you left him. Before that he wasn't interested in you.

Another part of her said, say no! It's only going to complicate things.

"Of course I'll go to prom with you."

Blake smiled and gave Maddie a hug. She smiled back. A whole bunch of people starting clapping and then there were noises of "aww" all around. Maddie smiled looking around at everyone.

Katie came over and took Maddie's phone. Maddie frowned until Katie held it up at the two of them, "Smile you too." Blake and Maddie stood next to one another, sign help up tall, grinning. Maddie felt the flashes of other people, but didn't care. She was sure she would see it on many people's Snapchat accounts later. "Super cute, you guys are adorable. I will send you the recording later, I know your mom will want to see it."

"Just friends," chuckled Blake and Maddie nodded. They both knew that they were just friends, that is one of the reasons she didn't mind saying yes to him. He knew that they wouldn't end up dating or anything. She would never want to give someone the wrong idea.

"Am I aloud to keep the sign?" Maddie asked, smirking. You could see her dimples.

"Of course. Brian helped me make it."

"Of course he did," Maddie said, thinking about how drunk he had gotten at her house. Then again they were all pretty wasted, except the designating drivers … like Blake.

Maddie held the sign in her hand and got her phone back from Katie. She was congratulated by people passing by and she nicely thanked them. Looking around, she couldn't help but notice the scooby doo gang. All of them. Well, Elena, Stefan, Caroline, Jeremy and Matt. She did like Matt though, he wasn't bad. They were all watching. Their expressions ranged from Elena's confusion to Caroline's joy. She met Caroline's eye and waved. Caroline came over to where they were standing.

"That was so cute, oh my god! I'm coming prom dress shopping with you!"

"Me too," chimed Katie.

"It's a date." Maddie chuckled.

"I gotta get out of here," Blake said after awhile. Maddie nodded. "I'll see you later."

"Yeah." Maddie nodded.

"SO CUTE!" Mary spoke giving Maddie a hug. "You were so shocked."

"You knew?!"

"Of course. The whole team was in on it! We all left class early to make sure it went off perfect and that it did." Mary grinned. "We were all in the front row, watching. We all got it on video too."

"Of course."

"And this little mastermind," Mary said looking at Katie did great, letting us know when you guys were gonna be here."

"Oh really?" Maddie wondered with a quirked eyebrow.

"Love you too." Katie spoke. "We'll see you later."

"Bye."

With a sigh, Maddie went over to her car. She unlocked it and put her backpack down on the floor in the back and put the poster on the backseat. She closed the door, ready to get in the front seat and go home.

"That was cute." She looked. Stefan was parked right next to her. Wonderful.

"Yeah, Blake is a sweetheart."

"He is a sweetheart," spoke Elena. She was standing beside Stefan, her resting bitch face in tact. Maddie could tell she was going to start, just by her tone talking about Blake being a sweetheart. She mentally prepared herself. "Which is why I hope he doesn't get killed."

Maddie was immediately on the defense, "Excuse me?!"

"I said-," Stefan cut her off. "What she means is, she doesn't want Elijah to," he scratched the back of his head, "you know, get upset." He was still scratching the back of his head. It was annoying the shit out of Maddie in all honesty.

"Stop scratching your head like it actually itches!" Maddie snapped, "It's annoying." She took in a slight breath. "And so what if he does get upset? How is any of that your business?" She was looked directly into the brown eyes of Elena.

"Blake is a nice guy and because he decided to try and get involved with you he could get killed!"

"Blake is going to be fine!" Maddie stated. Elena huffed. "And not that it's any of your business, we are not involved as you put it. We are friends." She made sure to state this fiercely. "And correct me if I'm wrong but I think it's you that people end up dying around?! And I'm definitely nothing like you, especially when it comes to romantic relationships."

"What's that supposed to mean?"

"I don't string people along." Maddie stated clearly. Some people had looked over, noticing the two girls bickering. Stefan looked uncomfortable.

"I'm not stringing anyone along!"

"Oh really? So what do you call your relationship with Damon? Because last time I checked you are just another Katherine!" Elena gasped, Maddie did a fake gasp and nodded her head. "Yeah, I said it! Someone has to tell you about your whorish ways, because sweetheart they aren't flattering. Now if the two of you excuse me, I have things that I have to do that don't involve either of you."

"You do realize that Damon hates you right?!"

"Does it look like I care? And if anything I'm the one that hates him right now!"

With that, Maddie got into her car and drove off. She smiled the whole way home, I told that bitch, was all she could think. She made it home within fifteen minutes. As soon as her car was off, Cordelia ran outside, grin on her face.

"TELL ME EVERYTHING!"

"Blake asked me to prom."

"Not that!"

Maddie frowned. "What do you want to know?"

"I heard my baby sister served Elena! I want to know all the details!"

"They are so precious."

"No." Janette stated. Her tone was clear.

"Why not?!" Wondered Cordelia.

"We don't need dogs."

"Actually they're puppies mom, get it together!" Currently Cordelia and Maddie were sitting in Cordelia's bedroom, looking at puppies. Janette had come in during their search to see what her girls were up too.

"Don't care."

"C'mon mom."

"No."

"Why?" Both girls asked together.

"Because I do not have time to watch not one, but two puppies!"

Excitedly, Maddie spoke, "We'll watch them!"

"No you won't! You might during the summer but once school starts those puppies will be my responsibility."

"NO!" Cordelia and Maddie said together.

"Yes, conversation over."

"But mom-," Cordelia started only to be cut off with a, "NO!"

"We'll take care of them," Maddie pushed.

"Oh yeah?" Janette looked at Cordelia. "You are leaving for college in August. What do you plan on doing, bringing the puppy with you?!"

"Maddie will take care of Lucy for me while I am away."

"Lucy?"

"My puppies name."

"There will be no puppies!"

"We are totally getting puppies," Cordelia said to Maddie, obviously ignoring Janette.

"There will be no dogs in this house!"

"Puppies are different than dogs mom, like how kittens are different from cats."

"THEY AREN'T THAT DIFFERENT!"

"Someone's angry."

"Someone has a talent for annoying her mother!"

"Thou shouldn't yell at their favorite child." Janette just scoffed.

"You know I'm mom's favorite," Maddie joked.

Cordelia rolled her eyes saying, "Thou shouldn't like." She then looked at her computer screen and then looked at Maddie asking,"Do you want a boy or girl?"

"Not sure."

"It doesn't matter, no do-puppies!"

"You do realize that we aren't paying attention, right?" Cordelia wondered with a smile on her face.

"Doesn't matter, I said no."

The smile on Cordelia's face turned into a wide grin. "But dad will say yes."

"Christian doesn't have time to look after puppies either!"

"We can discuss this during dinner."

"He's working late." Janette spoke. "I was thinking about ordering in a pizza, that's why I came up here actually. What do you girls think?"

"I'm cool." Maddie spoke.

"Same, we can eat and look for our future puppies."

"You're so annoying."

"Love you too."

Janette turned to Maddie. "I also came up here to ask you something." Maddie was clueless. "Isn't there something that you would like to share with your mother Maddison?"

Maddie sighed, "Is there something that you would like for me to share with you mother?"

"Well, I was just looking through my Facebook and what do I see? My daughter has been asked to prom. And you know after the excitement wondered off, I wondered why I wasn't called immediately."

"I forgot." Maddie said honestly.

"You forgot?"

"Yes."

"You forgot to tell me that someone asked you to prom?!" Janette wondered, her eyebrows now raised.

Maddie shrugged. "Yeah, kind of." Janette wasn't buying it. "It's just been a long day, it just slipped my mind. But Blake asked me to prom and I said yes."

"Are you two dating?"

"NO!"

"Mhm," she spoke, not buying it. "You're telling me he just asked you to prom, out of the blue?"

"Yes!"

"It's true mom," Cordelia spoke. She was still looking at puppies though. "It was Brian's idea actually. Blake needed a date and he and Maddie are friends. Any other girl would have probably thought they were going to be dating Blake for the summer or it was something serious when that isn't the case at all."

"Sure." Janette sounded unsure.

"You should be proud of Maddie though."

"I'm always proud of her," Janette said with a smile, looking at Maddie. Maddie grinned back. "But why in particular should I be proud?"

"She told off Elena Gilbert!" Maddie groaned. This was not something that she wanted to be going over at the moment. She glared at her sister.

Janette pulled over one of the bean bag chairs Cordelia had in her room and sat down. "Details, I need details!"

It was no secret that her girls weren't fond of the Gilberts, but for Janette to hear that her sweet little Maddie had went off on someone had her interested. She wanted to know everything.

"Well," Cordelia drawled out looking away from the puppies. "Elena got all in Maddie's business and Maddie told her off."

Maddie rolled her eyes. "It wasn't that serious."

"Obviously it was if I had people telling me about it."

"Who even told you?"

"You remember Emily Preston?" Maddie nodded. "She was picking up her brother who is a freshman and she heard. She texted me and told me me that she didn't know you had it in you and I told her of course you did, you are the sister of Cordelia Bennett after all."

"Such big shoes to fill," Maddie responded sarcastically.

"Did she cry?" Janette asked, thinking of Elena. She had no opinion on the girl really. She didn't know her. She felt bad for her and Jeremy, because of the death of their parents but really had no opinion on the two orphans.

"No, at least I don't think so. That's a question for Stefan."

"Stefan let you tell off his girlfriend?" Cordelia wondered.

"What was he going to do, snap my neck in front of a whole crowd of people?" Maddie wondered sarcastically.

Janette flinched a bit. It was quiet, dead silence for a few minutes before she spoke. "Sometimes I wonder if Christian and I did the right thing."

"What do you mean?" Maddie wondered curiously.

"I don't regret falling in love with him and marrying him. That would mean regretting you girls and the amazing life we have built together." Janette spoke. You could hear the honesty in her voice. "But sometimes I wonder if we should have left. You know took you girls and moved far, far away from this town."

"Why would you want to do that?!"

"This town is like the town of the undead!" Janette snapped. "Vampires and witches!"

"Don't forget the werewolves," Cordelia chuckled causing Janette to glare at her.

"Oh right, how could I possibly forgot that?!" The sarcasm was dripping from Janette's voice. "At one time, I wanted us to all go. Christian was always a phenomenal doctor, he could work anywhere and with some time I could have gotten a teaching position somewhere. I didn't mind being a stay at home mom anyways until you were both settled in elementary school."

"Did you ever consider leaving us?" Maddie wondered. "Like how Abby left Bonnie?"

Janette frowned. "Absolutely not! Leaving you girls was never an option." She stated fiercely before adding, "leaving Christian was never an option either. I don't understand Christian's sister. Abby is just, well she is an idiot to give up the family she had!"

"Love you mama." Both girls said together.

"I love you both too. My annoying girls." She looked at Cordelia when she said that part. "My smart, beautiful, annoying girls, who I am very proud of."

While lacrosse was over, Maddie still wanted to feel like she was staying fit. So everyday after school she found herself going on a jog. Since Cordelia had been home she usually accompanied her, however today she wasn't. It was Wednesday and it was blazing hot. Therefore Maddie had changed out of her school outfit into a Nike sports bra and shorts before slipping on her shoes. She made sure she had her ear buds in as she ran around her neighborhood. Cordelia was out wherever doing whatever and she didn't feel like waiting. She knew that if she didn't go right then and there she most likely wouldn't go at all.

Her run was a good one. She could feel her heart pounding as she ran faster and faster, the good music was one reason, another was because she wanted to finish as quickly as possible to go home, shower and take a long nap.

When she finally was finished she walked back to her house. Not all the way. As soon as she saw her house, she began walking. She was halfway there when she stopped. It was a small sound, nonetheless, she still heard it. A little crunch. Like feet moving against the the dirt and leaves in the woods. She focused back on her house, walking fast, almost jogging. She felt the eyes on her. She bit her lip, seeing that no one was home. Fuck! She ran up the stairs and stopped at the door. Someone was behind her. She knew it, she heard it.

FUCK! Was all she could think. She wondered if it was a vampire or werewolf. Or maybe it was Klaus, either way she knew she was screwed.

Not thing about it, she spun around. There he was. She frowned. It was the guy, the one from the grocery store. The one that had given her the basket.

He smiled at her, all she did was open her mouth.

And there they stood. Two people, staring at one another. One confused and at the same time scared. The other enjoying every minute of what was occurring.

"Are you going to say anything?" Maddie spat out. Nothing. "Right, so you just stalk me and then don't speak."

"I wouldn't call it stalking, love. I've just been curious."

"Curious? About plain old me?" She spoke slowly. "Who are you?"

"I think you know the answer to that."

Before could say anything, the man across from her titled his head and then he was gone. He disappeared at the same time her house door swung open, causing her to jump as she looked to see who had been in her house. "DAD?!"

"What's wrong?" Christian asked worried.

"Nothing," she tried to play it off. "Nothing, I just dropped my iPod and I didn't know that you were home. Freaked me out," she chuckled lightly.

"Yeah, I got here awhile ago."

"Nice." Maddie spoke, walking inside. Her dad was still giving her a weird look but other than that said nothing. "I'm sweaty, I'm gonna go shower."

Christian just nodded, "Alright. After that come downstairs. We'll find something to watch on Netflix."

"Right."

She began walking up the stairs, trying to control her shaking when he called her, "Maddie!" She turned. "Are you sure your alright?"

She didn't trust her voice, not then. "Yeah, I'm good." With that she ran to her bedroom. Closing the door, she stood there, heart racing, mind pondering. After a minute she stood, her dad definitely knew something was up and she didn't want him getting too suspicious so she had to continue on. With that she went over to her in table. She noticed her phone non-stop blinking.

She had a three missed calls and one voice mail. All from Elijah.

Sighing, she opened it up.

"Maddison, this childish act of yours is getting old. Call me. We have a lot to discuss and it needs to be done face to face, as I'm sure you already know. You can only avoid me for so long."

Funny, Maddie thought. You were the one avoiding me until I drunk dialed you.

The last thing she wanted to do was argue. Especially after that man was behind her. There was something about him. Something about the way that he spoke. She felt like she should know him. She felt like, in a way she did know him. Something about the way he spoke to her. Like she had known that style of language.

She played his words over in her head, "I wouldn't call it stalking, love. I've just been curious."

Curious ... curious ... curious ...

She took in a gulp of air. She wasn't positive, but she had a strong feeling, a very strong feeling that she had just met the man that Elijah was trying to keep her away from. It wasn't just what he said but how he eyed her, like he was studying her.

"Klaus."

Maddie slammed her fist down on her alarm clock Saturday morning. Typically, she just used her phone for an alarm but she had turned it off last night to let it get a good charge and so she didn't get woken up in the middle of the night with text messages or phone calls. She needed as much sleep as possible for today. She had a full day ahead of her. Katy Kat's sweet sixteen party would be taking place today. Maddie had to be at her house by eleven so her alarm was set for nine. That was mostly so she could make sure she got up and out of the house. It was much harder for her to operate on weekend mornings. She lay in bed for about another half hour before forcing herself to depart with her sheets. There was plenty of time for her to sleep later.

"Why are you leaving so early?" Cordelia wondered, as Maddie was leaving the bathroom after her shower. Her towel, securely wrapped around her body.

"I'm in her court."

"Right, forgot. Blame it on early morning." Maddie only chuckled. "What are you doing? Mani, pedi and makeup?"

Maddie nodded. "Pretty sure."

"Have fun."

"Yep. See you tonight." Maddie spoke heading towards her room. "And stay out of my room."

"Yeah, yeah, yeah." Cordelia grinned. "I need an outfit for tonight, I'm sure you'll have something to satisfy me."

"STAY OUT OF MY ROOM CORDELIA!" Maddie yelled as she ran downstairs. She heard her sisters laugh and saw her dad before she left.

He had a mug in his hands, "Not even twelve and you two are already at it."

"Well," Maddie sighed. "You know how it goes."

Christian gave her a knowing smirk. Together they said, "Girls."

"Alright, let's get some pictures over there, by the archway."

When Maddie arrived at Katie's she was the last to show. She didn't even care. She arrived ten minutes early, everyone else there was just a usual early bird on the weekend. They all went to get their nails and feet done, then hair and then makeup. The whole court had their hair the same way, straight. No bump or curl, just straight, all the way down. It went nice, especially since Katie's hair was all curled up and she had on a crown. After that they made their way to the venue to actually get changed and then start taking pictures.

The dresses Katie had for her court was beyond gorgeous. The dress was a navy blue, two piece gown. Maddie, who wasn't the biggest fan of two piece dresses had to admit that Katy Kat rocked it. The top straps wrapped in one around the neck, it was navy like the bottom of the dress, except it had beaded crystals on the top. The bottom was a ballgown skirt with some crystals wrapping around the top. For the court, Katie's mom had found dresses to go with each girl. Beautiful sleeveless cocktail dresses, with the top sequined. The skater skirt on the dress was silky soft.

As they all entered the archway outside, Katie's mom set them up in picture order as she saw fit. She had hired a professional photographer that she knew to do all of the photos. They were supposed to get emailed later the following week with a site to reach the photographs. As they continued to take pictures, professionally and on their phones Maddie was only focused on having fun. She didn't want to think of the problems she had, only this night and enjoying it to all of her ability.

"Maddie!" She looked up, smiling at Caroline. "Take a picture with me!"

"But I don't like you," Maddie joked, chuckling to herself.

"Haha!"

The two girls came together in a pose, grinning at the camera. After that they took one with Katie in the middle.

One that would be Maddie's favorite was when they all stood behind Katy Kat in a line, grinning. In Maddie's opinion it was just the greatest picture. The happiness in it shined through.

Before the party started Katie had been nervous. It was visibly noticeable to everyone. Maddie and Caroline both talked to her, getting her to calm down a bit. She did, a tad, but she was still obviously very shaky. In the end she did fine. Caroline and Maddie walked out together, their fingers entwined, arms raised and then Katie followed behind them, grin plastered wide on her face. As she came out, the crowd of people went wild of the gorgeous princess.

Maddie liked how they ate first, well before they partied their brains out. Especially considering she hadn't ate much all day, saving up for this event. Katie had it set up so that her whole court sat at one table in a line, her in the middle, facing all of the guests. Maddie spotted her parents sitting with some other doctors from the hospital and gave them a wave. She looked for her sister and eventually found her, sitting at the table with most of the lacrosse team. Cordelia wasn't looking around though, so she wouldn't actually see Maddie until later.

By ten o'clock the party was in full mode. Everyone was having the time of their lives. Great food, followed by great dancing music. As Cordelia would say it was LIT!

As time followed Katie started her speeches for her candles. First was her mom, then dad, then grandparents, her brother and then she started with outside family. First was her cheerleading team, then her lacrosse team, after that some other people and then Caroline. Next came a special one.

"This next person who I am going to give a candle to is someone very special. This girl has become such an influential part of my life that I'm not sure what I would do without her. When I first met Maddison Bennett, or Maddie as she prefers to be called it was at a lacrosse camp. We already knew each other thanks to our awesome dads but camp was where we clicked. This year especially, with me being bumped to Varsity Maddie has been amazing. Through every step of the way you've been there, helping my practice, teaching me different ways to score a goal, my ride home, the person I text when I need help with my math homework at two in the morning and so much for. I can't thank you enough. I have so much love and respect for you Maddie."

Maddie felt her face flush. She was so touched by the kind words. She could feel people looking at her as she started tearing up. She wiped a corner of her eye. She guessed it was her turn to get up and go accept her candle. She took in a slight breath before getting up and immediately walking over to hug Katie. "I love you so much," she said in her ear.

Looking around, everyone in the room was smiling at her. She saw her mom taking a pictures or she was video recording, Maddie wasn't sure. She just knew she would see her reaction later. As she looked into the audience she could see the flat screen TV's that were showing images. When the party first started they were images of Katie throughout her life but when she started doing speeches it was of Katie and the person she was giving a candle too. Maddie couldn't help but smile at the picture that was up of her and Katie. It had been after practice and Katie was on Maddie's shoulders. Another image flashed of the two from one of the lacrosse team sleepovers that they had. Maddie was sleeping and so was Katie, Katie had her head in the crest of Maddie's neck. Maddie was sure Rachel was to blame for that photo, but she didn't care.

Together, Katie and Maddie lit the candle. It was going to be one of the main things Maddie would remember from this night.

Thank you all so very much for the amount of love and support you have been giving this story! I appreciate all of it!

Also, where are my KLAROLINE FANS AT?! :)

I totally ship them so don't be surprised when we move into the next seasons, especially season 4! :)

I haven't started writing out of season 3 yet, honestly haven't finished writing out season 2, nonetheless I am thinking about it and already have a lot of ideas that I can't wait to write down! :) So I would like some opinions for season 3 and 4. Definitely more Maddie and Elijah but what else? I already know that I want Maddie and Klaus to end up having some kind of friendship, no romance. She's just for Elijah and Elijah only. Let me know what's going through your minds though.

Also anybody have any ideas about matching tattoos for Cordelia and Maddie? I have some things in mind but I love the suggestions you all always give me. Such positive feedback! :)

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Chapter Summary: Maddie is leaving school talking to Katie and it's taking a long time. When they get outside, Blake is there with a sign for Maddie, asking her to prom. She says yes. Maddie and Elena get into an argument. Janette tells Cordelia and Maddie that she would never abandon them like how Abby did Bonnie. On a job, Maddie feels like someone is behind her. She comes face to face with the man from the grocery store. She feels as though she knows who it is ... Klaus. Katie's sweet 16 party is a night to remember.

On the next chapter ... Maddie and Elijah time. (What's there ship name?!) Just so you all know, I have started the beginning of chapter 18 and have some middle parts written out but nothing set in stone. I hope to have an update before September 1st, I have a lot to do right now but every free chance I get I am writing! :)

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