Chapter 16: One Year

~One Year Later~

(Alec's POV)

I ran at top speed down the hall to the throne room. Tomorrow was the one year mark and the day I promised to go find Violet. She's sent me letters telling me about what she's been up to. She's spent most of her time in Paris and has been selling tons of painting; other times she's traveled a little to get ideas for new paintings. A few months ago, she sent me a letter saying that she traveled to Egypt and met Amun and his coven. Apparently one of the members, Benjamin, has a similar gift to hers and helped her out.

"Alec," Aro said smiling when I entered the room. He knew that I was leaving today to go find Violet.

"Can I leave now?" I asked and he nodded.

"Say hi to Violet for us." He said. I kissed Jane on the cheek before leaving.

"Any idea where she is?" Demetri asked walking up to me and I froze. I know Violet has the studio that I bought her in Paris, but she wasn't always there.

"No." I admitted and he smirked.

"Paris." He said then walked away.

"Thanks." I muttered even though he was gone. I turned on me heel and ran in the direction of Paris.

I arrived in Paris around five in the evening the next day. After putting in blue contacts, I immediately went to the apartment I bought for Violet. I walked into the studio that was under her apartment.

"Hello." A human girl said walking up to me. She was about sixteen years old with short brown hair; "I'm Lilly what can I do for you?" she smiled a flirty smile at me.

"I'm looking for Violet." I said flatly.

"She's not here right now," Lilly said, "would you like me to let her know you were here?"

"Do you know where she is?" I asked ignoring her question, "I'm a friend of hers from Italy." The girl hesitated for a minute before speaking.

"She's at the Eiffel Tower," the girl said, "she's at her art stand there." I nodded and quickly left. By the time I reached the tower it was seven in the evening. I looked around just seeing a lot of tourists and locals walking around. The street stands were staring to close up and I was worried that I wouldn't find her here. I sighed and sat on a bench that was under a tree. I leaned back and continued to look around trying to find Violet. Suddenly someone placed their hands over my eyes.

"Guess who." A familiar voice said. I smiled a little and moved her hands off my eyes. I turned around to face a purpled haired and blue eyed Violet. She leaned over the bench and placed a kiss on my lips before pulling away.

"Hello Violet," I said not knowing what else to say. She laughed and grabbed my hand leading me over to an art stand.

"Let me clean up here then we can go back to the studio," she said while she packed up some art supplied, "after I clean up and get dressed I want to show you something."

"Really?" I asked smirking a little and she rolled her eyes.

"Mind out of the gutter please." She said and I pouted. We walked back to her studio stopping several times because Violet was stopping to talk to several locals who owned shops along the way.

"Welcome back Violet." The girl said as we walked into the studio.

"Hello Lilly," Violet smiled putting away the art supplies. She then turned to the girl and gave her a roll of cash; "here's today's payment thanks for watching the studio today." The girl smiled and accepted the cash.

"Your welcome," she said and grabbed her purse, "I'll see you later Violet." Violet smiled and waved after her then locked the shop door. I followed her up to her apartment and sat on the couch while she quickly showered and dressed. About twenty minutes later she walked out smiling.

"Come on," she said leading me out to the streets, "I want to show you something." We ran for several miles outside of Pairs to a large lake with a waterfall. The moon was the only lighting around us by the time we reached the lake.

"Is this what you wanted me to see?" I asked her and she smiled. Violet walked over to the water and I followed. She placed her hand out and I watched as some water rose up towards her hand. She quickly moved her hand and the water froze. I walked over to look at the frozen water.

"That's cool." I said and she smiled.

"Benjamin helped me out with this." She said proudly. I leaned closer to the ice to look at it. Before I could react, it turned to water and splashed me in the face. I blinked a couple time stunned while Violet fell on the ground laughing. I glared at her wiping the water off my face.

"Not funny," I muttered and she laughed harder. She sat up then and I sat by her on the ground. I watched her look out over the lake while her hair swayed with the wind.

"How have you been?" I finally asked and she smiled.

"Great," she replied, "I've met so many people; humans and Vampires." I nodded and started to pick at the grass.

"How have you been?" she asked looking at me.

"Fine." I replied.

"Just fine?" she asked and I smiled at her.

"Bored I guess." I admitted and she smiled.

"Well let's have some fun," she said standing up, "let's go swimming." Before I could react she stripped to her bra and underwear the jumped into the lake; I narrowly avoided the water from her splash.

"Come on Alec!" Violet smiled already in the middle of the lake. I watched her swim towards the waterfall and disappear. When she didn't submerged, I quickly undressed to my underwear and jumped in after her. I swan under the waterfall and found myself in a small cave. Violet was still in the water smiling at me. I moved under the water and swam up to her; the water was shallow enough for me to stand, but Violet couldn't touch the bottom. I wrapped my arms around her waist while resurfacing and she wrapped her arms around my neck. I lightly kissed her before speaking.

"I really missed you," I whispered and a small smile touched her lips.

"I missed you too." She replied. I kissed her again slowly moving my tong into her mouth. She quickly broke the kiss making me pout.

"Catch me if you can." She said and I smirked.

"What do I get if I catch you?" I asked and she laughed diving into the water.

"Don't know." I heard her say from the other side of the waterfall. I quickly swam after her. Because water washes away scents, I was swimming in circle for a long time before finally surfacing. I scanned the surface of the water and saw Violet swimming near the place where we jumped in. When I reached the spot she was at, she was no longer there. I let out a frustrated growl and heard her giggle. She was laying on her stomach in the grass facing me with her feet in the air and her head resting in her crossed arms.

I got out of the water and walked over to her. She rolled over onto her back while I sat down crossed legged. I lightly stroked her hair while she looked up at the stars. Eventually she sat up on her elbows and looked at me.

"What now?" she asked and I sighed.

"I have to leave to Volterra tomorrow," I said, "Aro needs me." A soft smile touched her lips.

"What do you want to do then?" she asked and I raised an eyebrow. I lay next to her and lightly kissed her.

"You brought me here," I said, "you tell me." She sighed and laid back down with her arms behind her head. Suddenly she turned over on her side and propped herself up on her elbow and I did the same.

"How do you feel when you're with me?" she asked catching me by surprise.

"I feel," I said thinking, "annoyed, frustrated, happy..." I paused and looked at her in the eyes, "peaceful." She laughed and smiled at me.

"Same here." She said and kissed me. I placed a hand on her waist and deepened the kiss. She moaned softly when I moved on top of her. While I kissed her explored her body with my hands. When I tried to undo her bra, she stopped me. She broke the kiss and smiled up at me.

"Not yet Alec." She said and I sighed rolling off of her.

"See," I said, "frustrating." She laughed at me and cuddled closer to me as we looked at the stars. We stayed there until the sun started to rise. As the sun came up we got dressed and Violet turned towards me.

"I'll miss you," she said and kissed me. I sighed when she broke the kiss and ran off.

"See you in one year." I muttered watching her run off. I started off by walking placing my hands in my coat pockets only to find a piece of paper in one pocket. I pulled it out and red the note.

'Distance doesn't ruin people's relationships. You don't have to see someone every day to be in love.' ~Violet.

I folded up the paper and placed it back in my pocket.