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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HarryPotterGeek7-31- I am so glad you have been enjoying the Madde/Cordelia moments. I really have fun writing the two of them, especially together. So glad you love Maddie and Elijah as well, I try to stay fun and creative with them! Thank you so much for reviewing this story, I hope that you love this chapter! :)
MarshWolffe- I was originally going to do the ball in this chapter but things have been really crazy so I decided to take the first part and split it, not to worry the next chapter will be the ball and same about Elena! I completely agree Rebekah can be mean and a brat but I think the surface of her character truly means well if that makes sense lol, it's nice to find someone who understands. Yes, Kol is in school but I'm not really sure if he'll stay there, considering I have no idea what I'm doing with him later in the road lol. Thank you so much for reviewing, I hope that you enjoy this chapter! :)
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Before the Sun Sets
CHAPTER 31 ~ Invitations
I DO NOT OWN THE VAMPIRE DIARIES
The first week of the Originals being back had passed, and the second was now beginning. There was still a substitute in history, as Ric was in the hospital, which Maddie had found out from Damon, who had also asked her to see what her dad knew about Meredith Fell. She did ask only for her dad to compliment Meredith's hospital work, so there was nothing juicy for her to tell Damon. That week was Maddie's first week of track practice. So far it wasn't bad, but she didn't mind running and she was glad that she was going to be staying in shape. That way when her lacrosse season began in January, they always started early, she would be extra prepared.
After school, Maddie didn't go straight home. She ended up going to the gym with some of her team mates. She left before they did though, she wanted to shower, get into pajamas, eat and do some homework while watching Netflix. As she parked her car she could see that both of her parents were currently home.
"Hi honey," Janette spoke as Maddie entered the house.
"Hi mom."
"You're home late today." Maddie usually beat her home. "Hot date?" Janette smirked at her daughter's reaction.
Maddie couldn't help but smirk herself before saying, "Track practice."
"Oh yeah, how's that going?"
"It's going."
Janette chuckled, taking a sip of what Maddie assumed to be tea or coffee. "What do you want for dinner tonight?"
"I don't know," Maddie said, adjusting her backpack. Her sports bag was still in her hands. Her hair was in a loose ponytail and it was obvious she had been sweating, she stood in a Timberwolves t-shirt and Nike pants that stopped around her calf. To anyone who didn't know her it would appear she had just come from the gym.
"Well give me some ideas."
"What do we have?"
Janette sighed, "I just got back from the grocery store a little while ago so we have everything."
"How about spaghetti? That's simple."
"Spaghetti it is, I'll call you when it's done."
Maddie nodded with a smirk, she adjusted her backpack again and began to head out when she asked, "Where's dad?"
"Outside with Lucy."
"Lucy is more our dog then Cordelia's."
"I know," Janette rolled her eyes. "I told you all this would happen but you insisted on the dog."
"Cordelia insisted."
"And you helped."
With a smirk, Maddie began to walk away, prepared to go upstairs but her mom stopped her. "Oh wait, you have mail."
Maddie was pretty sure this year to date she had received the most mail she ever had in her life. With college being around the corner she kept getting brochures and information on different schools. She grabbed the stack that was on the counter heading upstairs to her room, "I'll be in the shower if you need me."
"Okay."
Maddie dropped off everything in her bedroom before heading into the shower. When she got out she got dressed into a comfortable pair of pajamas before going over to her desk and working on some homework. As she sat there, looking at the pile of mail she had put down. A part of her just wished that the whole week would go by fast.
By Wednesday Maddie just wanted the weekend to be here. The first quarter was going to be up within two to three weeks, so teachers were giving last papers, exams and reminders of makeup work to be done early. Thankfully, because she was a senior Maddie didn't have way too much to do, but with her rigorous schedule she still had a lot coming up. She was in her car after a track practice, tired and ready for a nap when she felt anther presence in her vehicle. Looking to her right she saw Elijah, smiling at her.
This caused her to smile, "Hi."
"I'm shocked, this is one of the first times you haven't jumped when I've snuck up on you."
"I'm getting better at sensing your presence apparently." She leaned over so her head was closer to his and she kissed him quickly. Her car was one of the only ones left in the parking lot since every had gone right after practice, she had been busy texting other people and checking on some of her Facebook notifications. She had no worry though, she was far away from everyone else. Elijah returned her kiss, allowing his lips to stay connected to hers before he pulled away. Curiosity stretched across his face.
"What?"
Her face was still close to his, so he cupped her cheek in his hand, brushing his thumb over it lovingly, "That is one of the first times you've kissed me on your own."
She smiled slightly, thinking about it. He was right. They had shared a lot of kisses in their time together and a lot of the time she let him come to her. "I missed you." She didn't want to be one of those people that couldn't bear to live a moment without their boyfriend or girlfriend, but now that she had Elijah back she didn't want to let him go. She knew the fear that Klaus could dagger him at any moment would never go away. Especially when she had seen it happen with her own eyes, it would always be there in the back of her mind when it would happen again.
"Something wrong?" Elijah wondered.
Maddie shook her head, "No." She looked around, not seeing his car. "How did you get here?" His smirk told her all she needed to know, "Right, vampire speed. So tell me, what brings you here? A high school setting doesn't really seem like your thing."
"It isn't." She knew it. "But I knew you were here."
"Oh yeah?" She raised an eyebrow, "And how is that?"
"You write down everything on a calendar displayed in your room."
She chuckled, "I don't know Mr. Mikaelson, that makes you sound a little stalkerish."
His eyes lightened up, as if she started a fire, "If that's what you want to call it."
While she was enjoying the company, she didn't feel comfortable sitting in the high school parking lot. She started up the car and then slipped on her seat belt, "So, where too?"
"Anywhere you want to go."
She thought about it before an idea popped into her head. She gave him a smile before pulling off. Elijah didn't say anything as she drove, he just sat back and relaxed. She didn't tell him that she planned on going to his old place, the one he had before he was daggered, but she was pretty sure he got the hint. When they actually arrived to his place place Maddie felt apprehensive about going in. Elijah could see it all over her face. She hadn't been there since he was daggered. Getting out, he went to her door and grasped her hand in his, leading the way. She smiled, as she grabbed her keys and phone going inside. Before doing so, she checked the time inside the car and saw that it hadn't even hit five yet. She would make sure she was on her way home by at least eight.
Elijah held the door open for Maddie to walk through, closing it he then led her to his living room area. As she looked around, everything appeared to be the same, but she was shocked to see no dust. Not meaning to really frown she asked him accusingly, "Have you been back here already?"
"I have, I do have to change my suites you know."
She rolled her eyes, but couldn't help but smirk a little thinking about Elijah and his suites. He always looked good in them. Allowing herself to go and sit on his couch, she relaxed slightly, bringing her head back. She turned her slightly to look at him when she felt his presence next to her. He was smiling at her. "You know, your couch is really comfortable."
"Is that so?"
"Yep," she popped the P, "don't be shocked if you find me here napping often."
"I think I'd like that."
"Would you now?" She quirked an eyebrow. She had never really thought about it. Spending the night at Elijah's. Not that it was what they were talking about but still, she couldn't help but to think about it now.
"I like having you here."
"I like being with you." They smiled at one another, staring into each other's eyes. "How are things with your family?"
His smile faded, "Everyone is adjusting to the changes. Finn is taking it the hardest."
"Well he's been daggered the longest, right?"
Elijah nodded, "Yes and then Kol."
She chuckled, "Kol is kind of funny. He's been my entertainment in school lately."
Elijah's face immediately went from relaxed and happy, to a frown. "Is that right?"
Maddie noted the mood change instantly, "What's wrong?"
"Please, tell me, how much time have you been spending with my brothers."
She wasn't sure what it was that threw her off, the question or the acqusation. After a minute of thinking she decided that it was both. "What?" He continued to look at her and not say anything, with his silence she only laughed. "Okay, obviously you have been misinformed on some things, I haven't been spending time with your brothers."
"So, you haven't grown close with Klaus and now Kol?"
"No, I haven't and I don't know how many times I have to go over this with you." Once was enough in her mind. She wasn't really sure why he was pushing the issue but it was aggravating her.
"I can't help but to notice how upset you're getting."
Maddie let out a laugh, a fake one, "It's like you're trying to piss me off," she mumbled, even though she knew he could hear her perfectly fine, "why don't you stop tip toeing around the issue and just ask me whatever it is you want to know?" She met his gave. He said nothing for a moment, staring her down, but that only aggravated her more to the point where she got up and grabbed her things leaving. She was in no mood to deal with Elijah and his games.
"Where are you going?" Elijah asked as she stood.
"Anywhere that isn't near you sounds pretty great right now." She said before leaving, making sure to slam the door on her way out. A part of her hoped he would follow, but he didn't.
"So, Maddison," she mock glared at Rebekah the next day. She was in no mood for games. For once, she was early to class and she had time to stop by her locker and empty some things out of her backpack.
"So, Rebekah."
"What's going on between you and my brother?"
It had been two days since she walked out on Elijah and she hadn't heard from him since. It was most definitely bothering her more than she would have liked to admit.
Maddie met Rebekah's eye before looking away, "You know I could lie and say nothing or that I don't know what you're talking about, but you'd just call me on it. Kind of like my sister." She shut the door, putting on her backpack and looked at Rebekah, "What have you heard?"
"Nothing, which is why I'm asking."
"Then how do you know something is wrong?"
"You know my brother Kol can be irritating but he uses that ability to find out things, get under people's skin. Even Elijah can only take so much."
"Right, so basically Kol has been badgering Elijah about me and Elijah hasn't been answering."
"Something like that."
"It's complicated."
"No," Rebekah's voice changed, there was something there, "it's that doppleganger."
"Elena?"
"She causing trouble as usual."
"What does she have to with Elijah and myself?" Maddie was curious to know.
"I'm willing to bet money she's the reason you and Elijah are having problems."
Maddie stood with a frown before asking, "Has she been seeing him a lot?"
Rebekah almost looked sad for her before covering him, "She's seen him alright."
"When?" Maddie was now interested to know who Elijah had been spending time with. She didn't feel bad considering he had been grilling on about spending time with his brothers, when that wasn't the case at all.
"Who do you think he went to after we were all reunited."
Not me, Maddie thought bitterly. "Oh."
"I thought you knew already."
If she had she hadn't recalled, "No, I didn't."
"Well, if he wants to go and spend time with a backstabber then that's his problem."
"Right." She couldn't help but have a frown on her face for the rest of the day, and a glare whenever she saw Elena Gilbert.
The weekends were Maddie's favorite time of the week. Especially Saturday's. Saturdays meant she got to sleep in and do nothing, unless she was babysitting for someone. She had babysat for a couple that lived in the neighborhood the night before which was nice. It was something that she enjoyed doing. Her parents were gone when she woke up, having gone to breakfast together. Her mom had shaken her awake earlier and asked her if she wanted to come and she declined the offer, rolling around and going back to sleep instantly. She could hear her mom's slight chuckle. When she did finally go downstairs she found a note saying that they would be gone for most of the day, spending time together.
Now she was residing in the living room, she had no plans to do anything except lounge around all day. Nonetheless, fate had other plans because the minute she got really comfortable her doorbell was ringing. With a sigh she got up, going to the door and opening it, not even bothering to see who was there.
"Morning sunshine," Damon spoke allowing himself entry into her house.
"Nice to see you too."
"I see you got one too," he spoke, making himself at home in her living room.
"Got what?"
Damon held out an envelope to her. Her name was written on it beautifully. With a slight frown she opened it up.
PLEASE JOIN THE
Michaelson Family
THIS EVENING AT SEVEN O'CLOCK
FOR DANCING, COCKTAILS AND CELEBRATIONS
Turning it over there was a note scribbled for her.
Maddison, hope you'll save me a dance,
Kol.
She looked at Damon, "So there's a party tonight?"
"I would expect you to know more about it then me since your boyfriend's family is the host," she could hear the irritation in his voice.
Maddie just rolled her eyes, "I didn't know until you handed me this invitation."
Damon raised an eyebrow, "Trouble in paradise."
"I hate you sometimes."
He shrugged, "It happens."
"What time are you getting there."
Maddie frowned, not sure if she should even go. It wasn't like Elijah himself had invited her anyways. "I don't know if I'm going."
"Definitely trouble in paradise."
"Damon."
"What?" He shrugged. "I'm just taking note."
"Besides I don't have a dress."
"Doesn't your sister have like ten prom dresses upstairs that you can borrow."
"Not the point," Maddie said before adding, "and she doesn't have ten prom dresses, besides this is supposed to be a ball!"
"Who cares find something and I'll pick you up tonight."
She rolled her eyes, "I don't know Damon."
He looked at her quizzically before plopping himself down on her couch, "Come sit," he patted the seat next to him, "tell Dr. Damon all about your romantic troubles."
She glared at him. "You're an ass."
"This relationship can definitely be saved with my help."
"Ha ha, you are so funny."
"So, I'm told," he gave her a small smile, "but really, what's wrong?"
"This and that, that and this." She brought her knees up to her chest, resting her face down. She looked down to see her nail polish peeling from her feet. "I don't know Damon. I'm grateful to you for undaggering Elijah, I am but it's just different."
"How different?"
"It was great at first, but then things changed."
"Changed how?"
"This is weird," she gave him a look, "we shouldn't even be having this conversation."
"But we are."
She rolled her eyes, "I appreciate you trying to help me but let's put it this way, Elena is part of the problem and since you are in love with her I'd rather you stay out of it."
Damon was quiet before he asked, "Are you going to hit her again?"
She chuckled, "Why does everyone know about that?"
"I was there, remember?"
A flash of Damon on his death bed appeared in her head, "Oh yeah."
"I prefer to look at her face without your handprint on it."
"My handprint wasn't on her face last time."
"Oh, it was there." She hadn't seen it. Then again, it wasn't like she and Elena were friends and it wasn't like they casually ran into one another either.
She finally let out a shrug, "Shit happens."
"Right." He stood. "Well, I have to go and find a tux. Text me and I will pick you up for tonight."
"I never said I was going."
Damon stood, "But I need a date."
"Is that your way of asking me to go with you?"
"Well considering Elijah hasn't asked you yet," she glared at him, he tried to hide his smile. "Oh c'mon, you and me, our styles coming together as one, no one there would be able to beat us. For sure we're winning best dressed."
"Funny."
"See you later." With that he gave her a small hug, which she returned before he left. "Wear something sexy!" He called before her front door closed.
She looked around at the time. It wasn't even twelve yet. If she was going to go, which she hadn't decided on yet, she was going to need to get her nails and feet done. And see what to do with her hair and find something to wear.
Shit, she thought to herself.
First, I would like to thank everyone for their reviews, favorites and follows/alerts! I am so grateful for the love and support that I receive for this story! It means a lot to me!
This was supposed to be one big chapter with the masquerade ball but I have not even started that yet. College has been kicking my ass and I will admit I am having a bit of a hard time, mainly due to the fact that I have no idea what I want to major in and then there's more that I won't bore you with. I promise to try and update as soon as possible. Thank you for all being so understanding!
In this chapter … Maddie gets invited to a ball but not by the person she expects.
Next chapter … Masquerade Ball.
Btw, to whoever reviewed or messaged me about Kol asking Maddie to the ball instead of Elijah, thank you!