"Don't know much about your life.
Don't know much about your world, but
Don't want to be alone tonight,
On this planet they call earth.

You don't know about my past, and
I don't have a future figured out.
And maybe this is going too fast.
And maybe it's not meant to last,

But what do you say to taking chances,
What do you say to jumping off the edge?
Never knowing if there's solid ground below
Or hand to hold, or hell to pay,
What do you say,

What do you say?"

That was the first verse of "Taking Chances" By Celine Dion. I've sort of dedicated that song as Lilly and Seth's, and I encourage everyone to listen to it.

Another song, that coincides with this chapter is "One Last Time" By Kellie Pickler, yet again I encourage everyone to listen.

"I wanna lay in your bed
Stare in your eyes
Feel your heart beating with mine
One Last Time...
One Last Time...

There won't be any tears
That's not why I'm here.
Baby, turn out the lights and lets disappear.
One Last Time...
One Last Time..

I'm not here to fight
About who's wrong or right
I just want your kiss
I wanna feel just like this
One Last Time...
One Last Time...

Your breath on my neck
I don't wanna forget the smell of your skin.
Touch me again.
One Last Time...

Cause I'm not here to fight
About who's wrong or right
I just want your kiss
I want to feel just like this.
One Last Time...
One Last Time...

And then when you fall asleep
I'll kiss your cheek
Whisper goodnight
I'll just leave
One Last Time."

!!!!!!!!!!AUTHOR'S NOTE!!!!!!!!!!

These songs convey lots of emotion, and the majority of this chapter was written while I was listening to them over and over again. I also have a song for the next chapter that I will reveal then.

This is a rather large chapter, but I hope you all enjoy it. Please read the A/N at the bottom...It is IMPORTANT!!!!!!!!!!

Disclaimer for K: I do not own any of the songs or anything Twilight related. I wish I did but Idon'tknow, Idon'tknow, and Ms. Meyer own them.

Baby, Let's Take a Chance One Last Time

Chapter Thirteen

Lilly Davenport

The next week was a blur, each moment dragging on into the next. It wasn't how it used to be, it would never be that way again. Boredom and monotony had been replaced, and now I was absorbed in Seth. Every morning, I woke thinking of him, taking a swig of my brother's blood from the flask to curb my blood lust. I would go to school and hold my breath until he would show up, and pass an easy smile my direction before taking his seat. I couldn't seem to wipe the stupid grin off my face, as I reveled in the feel of his gaze on me. In between classes, we would hold each other and kiss in secluded corners, but only when my brother wasn't lurking about.

Seth asked about him everyday, wanting to know how his arms were. I lied, but in truth, I wasn't sure. I knew that he had refused to let Gerry heal him, no matter how much she had glared at him, but we hadn't really spoken since that night. Oliver was withdrawing from me. At first I'd been glad. Relieved that me biting him hadn't ruined our bond, but now days, he's quieter than even Holly, who has amazingly started talking more. She's still not very happy, but at least speech is an improvement.

Seth and I would walk to the Cullen's after last period, and they would drop us off at Seth's. A lot of times, we would finish our homework, and just lay side by side on his bed, holding each other. We didn't talk then, didn't need to.

Soon, it was Friday, and then Saturday morning. I couldn't stop smiling, I was heading out the door to spend the day with Seth when a Rowan solider appeared, falling to the ground at my feet. As I helped him up, I realized that I knew him. His name was Rave, he was my father's second. "Rave?"

He smiled at me, but I could tell something was wrong. His face was covered in dirt, and his uniform had his armor haphazardly thrown on top of what appeared to be pajamas, "Hello, Princess. I trust you've been well?" Something in his voice was off. I had known Rave Magnus my entire life, and I'd never heard him sound quite like this.

"Yes, but Rave, what are you doing here?" I asked cautiously.

He stiffened, "I need to speak to your parents."

"Sure, let me go get them."

"I can't wait that long."

He strode past me, stirring the air around me with a menacing aura. I grabbed at his hand, catching his fingers. "Rave! What's wrong?"

He frowned at me, "I am sorry, Princess, but this matter cannot wait."

He found my parents drinking coffee in the sitting room. Dropping to one knee just in front of the door way, he addressed them, "My lord, my lady, I'm afraid I've no formal training in this sort of thing, so I must request permission to speak freely."

My father looked at my mother, worry in both their eyes, "Permission granted, Rave."

The soldier kept his eyes glued to the floor, "My lord, your mother has joined her parents in the realm of peace."

My previous joy vanished, dissolving into horror. My father stood sharply, knocking his chair into the wall, "You lie!"

Rave averted his eyes, and I saw tear stains in the dirt on his face, "I wish I was my lord. Adriana was a wonderful queen, and a gentle woman."

My mother stood, and wrapped her arms around my father, only to have him shove her hands away, "What happened? I know she hasn't been ill, father would have told me."

Rave shook his head, "No, my lord. For a woman out of her prime, your mother was in excellent health."

"What happened. Tell me now."

Rave flinched away from my father's hard voice, and looked up at me sadly with his dark eyes, "Please, my lord, I shall not speak of such things in front of the Princess. She is still young."

My mother looked at me appraisingly, "She is an adult now. Answer my husband."

"Yes, my Queen consort. My lord,…"

"No!" My father yelled, anger boiling in his eyes. He glared at my mother, "Anna, if Rave feels the need to warn us beforehand, than you shall not dishonor him by disputing his advice, and furthermore, you will not undermine my authority. You may be my mate, but I am still King."

I gasped, and Rave stared at my father in shock. We'd never heard him speak to my mother like that. She seemed just as shocked, her eyes open wide and her jaw dropped.

"Dad, I'll leave, no need to yell at mom. She just wants me to grow up." I sputtered, hoping to appease all involved.

He walked around the table and hugged me. Burying his nose in my hair, he squeezed my shoulders and whispered into my ear, "Oh, Lilly. What's going on? My family's been shot to hell. First you and that boy, and now mom. We are going home as soon as we can. I have to be home for my mother's funeral. We all have to."

I pulled away from him, trying to figure out some sort of protest. I couldn't leave Seth, but at the same time, my Grams had been murdered. I smiled, "Okay, dad. I mean we'll be back right? After the funeral?"

"Lilly," He started, and by his tone, I knew I wasn't going to like what he had to say, "We can't come back. My mother was killed in the most well protected building in our realm, and this place has no guards at all. It isn't safe. We should leave now, but I understand you children will need to say goodbyes. We will leave an hour before nightfall."

"No!" I yelled, "We have to come back! I can't leave. I can't leave him!"

My father's eyes softened with pity, "He seems like a nice boy, Lilly, he really does, but baby, I hope you understand that what you're feeling's not real. He's human. He can't be your mate. I don't want you to hurt baby girl. You need to let him go. This is going to be hard enough."

"Dad…" I started.

"No, Lilly. This matter is not up for discussion. While I am King, this will be the last night you will spend in this realm. You're brother might let you come back when he is ruler, but you will live by my rules as long as everyone else does."

"Please, at least let me have tonight. We can leave in the morning." I begged.

My father eyed me curiously, as if trying to gauge my intentions, "Okay." He said finally. "Be home by midnight, no later. You'll need your rest, and I am not letting you have the time to do something stupid."

Nodding fiercely, I ran back to the door, heading to the woods in a tempest mood.

I tried not to dwell on what he had meant by 'something stupid'. I wouldn't do that to Seth; I'd rather die than hurt him. Which is what would happen. I would die. My brother's blood would only last so long, and at the rate it was going, I didn't think he'd be willing to give it to me for much longer.

I was so tired of trying to convince my parents that Seth was my mate. I was so tired of trying to force myself to believe them. I knew what I felt. He was human though, and he would be fine if I left. Sure, he would be sad, but he wouldn't be in pain. I would be in pain. If it was even real at all.

I ripped a chunk of bark off a nearby tree. I took a deep breath and let the crushed wood fall onto a bed of leaves and grass before continuing to walk to Seth's, shame in my heart. I couldn't even trust my own feelings. Maybe my parents were right and I would be fine when we went home, but on the off chance they were wrong, than they were taking me home to die a slow and painful death. I didn't understand how we could both think we were right. Surely if my parents thought I was telling the truth then they wouldn't take me home.

Growling at myself, I stopped. I couldn't go to Seth like this. Just like I couldn't let him know I was upset. I made the decision in the middle of the forest, that if I was okay when I got home, than I would forget about him. As much as that thought hurt now, I knew it would be better in the end. I had no idea what I would do if I started to get sick. I'd just have to cross that bridge when I got to it.

Slowly collecting myself, I began walking again. Several minutes later, I walked up the steps to Seth's house.

"Oh, Lilly!" Sue came around from the side, "Are you here to see Seth?"

Yet again, the older woman was wiping dirt off of her hands, "Yes I am, Ms. Clearwater, is he here?"

She smiled at me, the skin around her eyes crinkling softly, "I'm sorry sweetheart, he's at a tribe meeting. You just missed him. Jake called not a quarter hour ago."

"Oh, okay, I guess I'll just call him later."

"Oh no, sweetie, just go down to Sam and Emily's, they should be in the woods behind the house. Those boy's can't have a proper discussion unless they're shirtless and out in nature. I'm sure you found out the other week that the boys are hopeless inside. I refuse to let them in my house. They'd destroy everything."

I laughed and hugged her, "I know, I don't know how Emily stands it. I should get going, I really need to talk to him."

"Oh, is everything alright?"

"Um…not really. My grandmother died."

She hugged me again, running her hands trough my hair, "Oh sweetie, I'm so sorry. It was your…"

"Dad's mom. He's really upset."

She looked me in the eyes, "Lilly, shouldn't you be home, instead of gallivanting about after my son?"

I shook my head, "No, I couldn't stay home, everything is too stressful. I had to get away. Being with Seth always makes me feel better."

She smiled, "Yeah, he has that quality about him."

"I'd better go before I start crying."

"If you want. You could always stay here and wait."

I walked down two of the steps, "No, I'm going to find Seth." I paused, choosing my next words carefully, "Sue, I never meant to hurt him."

I shoved my hands in my pockets and walked briskly away. "Lilly! Lilly, what did you mean?"

I arrived at Emily's quickly, "Seth, Sam, Emily?"

I vaguely remembered Sue saying they would be behind the house, so I walked on the wrap around porch, "Seth?"

I didn't see him, but I smelled him. I followed the trail, meandering through the trees of a forest I'd never been to before. I let my mind blank and simply followed the scent of him. "Seth?" I let my voice carry softly through the trees.

"Lilly?" Came seconds later.

"Seth!" I sighed, and dissolved into his arms. I noted mildly that he was actually wearing a shirt. "What are you boys doing out here? The others are here, aren't they?"

"Yeah, I thought we weren't meeting until lunch."

I bit my lip, "Yeah, it's been a ruff morning, and I didn't figure the boys would mind if I nabbed you early. I hope it's okay."

Jake appeared smiling, "Yeah, it's okay, I was just about to let Seth here out to play. You kids have fun."

As we walked to his truck I grinned at Seth, "So, just whom was Jake letting you out to play with?"

He growled, and picked me up, slinging me easily over his shoulder, "You! You are a silly girl. I was going to go home and make lunch for you!"

"Awe…you mean I don't get to have lunch now?"

"Hmmm…I guess so. If you ask nicely."

"Please, I'm hungry!"

Bending down, Seth managed to lay me on the ground, before laying himself parallel to me, and whispering into my ear, "Lilly, I'll always take care of you."

I giggled, trying to ignore the burning in the back of my throat, as I leaned up to kiss him. He was unbelievably warm. With him, there would be no need for a heater in the winter, although I could imagine he would be a pain to sleep next to in the heat of the summer. I stopped thinking at that point; I would only get myself in trouble. I took my mind back to Seth, intent on tasting him as thoroughly as propriety would allow in the short time I had.

He seemed just as objectified as I was, attacking me with vigor, his hands exploring my body, but I regained control when his warm hands started to slip under my shirt, "Shouldn't we get to your house for lunch?" I gasped out.

He sighed, letting most of his weight rest on me, his head on my chest. I smiled, and wrapped my arms around his shoulders; he was breathing every bit as hard as I was. Finally he mumbled, "Yeah, I guess." And rolled off of me, springing to his feet and offering me a hand.

I looked at it and smiled fondly, "Huh, kind of reminds you of something that happened a long time ago."

Yanking me up to his chest, he gave me a searing kiss that left my head spinning and my heart racing.

We both had managed to stop gasping by the time we walked through his front door. Sue wasn't home, gone to Charlie's I assumed. It was for the best, though. While Seth's pasta boiled, we continued our gentle exploration on his sofa.

I wanted him so badly, in both ways. But the truth was, I couldn't do either of them with him. If we had sex, and then I left the next morning, he would hate me. I could never bear to have him hate me. Every time he started to attempt, venturing under my shirt, I gently pulled his hands away or told him to check the pasta. I didn't have the heart to lie to him again, so I carefully dismissed his whimpers of disappointment before silencing him with a deep kiss.

After lunch, we talked a while before watching an old movie. I didn't see most of it, because I was too busy thinking, and watching the expressions on Seth's beautiful face. I wasn't particularly fond of television, it seemed far too bright, and the cinema was far too overdramatic for my tastes. Seth seemed to think that I needed to see the next movie in sequence, so he popped it in. I had no urge to stop him, I just wanted to be with him. Seth would kiss me occasionally this time, his lips lingering on my neck so I could feel his breath against my skin.

Apparently, to my chagrin, there was a third movie. The fact that we were watching movies didn't bother me. I hadn't planned anything else, and I was content as long as he was next to me.

It appeared that I drifted off during the last movie because the next time I opened my eyes, I was being spooned by Seth in his bedroom. He was sound asleep, his breathing even and deep. I turned over to face him, looping the fingers of one hand in his hair and using the other to grasp his hand over my heart. Like earlier, I could feel the heat of his skin through the fabric of my t-shirt. He didn't know it, but I was saying goodbye. I wanted to remember everything about him. I stared at him for what seemed like hours, not daring to let my eyes close again and steal more time from me.

Idly, I glanced at his wall clock. A horrible pain ached in my chest. It was eleven thirty. It was time for me to leave. Suppressing my sobs, I kissed his forehead and then I brushed my lips against his. Standing carefully, I looked around his room, committing every detail to memory. The sweater from my first visit was still folded neatly on top of his desk. I picked it up, and brought it to my chest, clutching it there.

My heart breaking, I looked back at Seth, "Bye." I walked to his door, shutting it softly behind me, before pressing my back to it, "I'll never forget you." With those words, the tears started to fall silently. I wanted so desperately to turn back around, but I couldn't. When I had reached the edge of the woods, I whispered softly through my tears, "Seth, I'll always love you."

THE END

This is the last chapter of Nightfall Is Bliss. I'm not sure what I will do for the sequel, but there will be one, I'm not that mean.I have posted info that you will need for the sequel on my profile, so you don't get confused. The sequel will have much more plot, this was basically just Seth and Lilly falling in love. Seth and Lilly will find out what the other is, in the sequel. I wrote this chapter in two days. I'd like to ask everyone to review.

I say sequel, but it's really more part two in my story. It's not going to have the same feel, and there will be a lot of grief in the first two chapters followed by some pretty nail-biting scenes. I will either create it as a "new story" or I will simply keep adding to this story. If I create a new story, you can look for it to be titled, "Never Look Back." Or something like that. I will let you guys know, or you can just add me to author alert and be done with it. **wink**wink**

We will get to see what Oliver has found out about his "aunt" and we will see more of her as well. The mysteriously absent Nigel will reappear. Lilly will wear a corset. Holly will be depressing...as usual. Gerry will nag Oliver, and the twins will continue to act like one person...for a reason.

My friend, Purplereader29 has been a big help, and I want eveyone to know that she is a really good writer. (See: Agent Cullen & Ruby Choker) K, your advice has been invaluble, and I can't wait to see what you think of this last chapter! (P.S. Can you help me with a title...I'm kinda stuck?)

I hope everyone has enjoyed reading this story as much as I have writing it. I can't wait to get back to writing the next part.

Thanks for reading, and I'll see you all on the other side.

-Jenn

P.S.S. Reviews are welcome! I love you guys!