A/N: I have direction in my work! I hope you enjoy, because I know it's going to be good after all the time I took to think of it!
Disclaimer: I don't own anything in relation to the Darkest Powers series.
SPOV
I had just got done making breakfast for Chloe when Derek sauntered downstairs and ogled all the food that was made. I waved off the food towards the sink and saw him nod his head in thanks and dug in hungrily. 'Well that takes care of distraction number one.' My ears strained to see if I could hear if Tori was up or not.
Not taking any chances, I prepared myself for the next encounter with the moody witch. Grabbing the little tray filed with sweet smelling pancakes, oatmeal and a few other things, I hurried myself upstairs, knowing the food wouldn't last long once Derek started in on it full force. Skidding to a halt, I almost ran into Tori wearing some of the most sluttish clothes I had ever seen. Since we've been on the run she's been worried about losing her figure, so I knew just the thing to keep her occupied.
"Hey Tori, nice outfit, looks a little tight on you though. Have you been sneaking the cookies I've been baking for Derek and Chloe?" I hid the smile that spread ear to ear as she gasped, looked down at her body and in a whirl wind went screaming downstairs to the gym to work out her body till she collapsed.
Finally I made it to Chloe's room and knocked on the door waiting for entrance. "Come in," said the small voice behind the door. What I saw once the door swung open made my heart stop. One second, two seconds, three seconds, four seconds had passed as the air caught in my throat. She looked so beautiful sprawled out on her bed like that with as little as she was wearing. Almost as if on cue, she realized it was me and grabbed the sheets to throw over her. Before she was covered, I saw that she was wearing the light blue baby doll chemise Tori had bought her for Christmas just last year. All that went through my mind was heaven.
I sat the tray down on her lap and smiled widely; sitting down on the edge of the bed as well to make sure she didn't need anything else.
"Oh Simon! This looks so wonderful! You know you didn't have to do that right?!" Her face became super red; she tried to hide it behind her long silky hair, but failed.
"I know, I just thought you might deserve something a little extra special for your birthday, so I'm starting super early this year. Now just hush and eat your food before Derek comes up and tries to steal it from you." She had giggled at my comment and started right into the meal that would begin my plan of action.
CPOV
The last little bit of oatmeal left was carefully shoveled into my mouth as I took a chance to side glance at Simon. I wondered what he was up to, but didn't see any harm in actually getting a little pampered for my birthday.
Almost as if to answer my thoughts Simon shot up and bowed in front of me, "I shall return my lady." His behavior was only making me think he had some kind of weird practical joke set up for me in the near future, but I let him go and heard the distant sound of water being turned on before he popped back into my room with a Terri cloth robe and towel draped over his left arm. He bowed again, smiling from ear to ear as he offered the robe and towel to me.
After great debate, I finally took the robe from Simon and shooed him out of my room so I might get dressed to go see my next little surprise.
My eyes almost popped out of my head when I walked into the master bath. Not only is it one of the only times I've been in here, with the great mirror stretched across the span of the wall, but it was lit in the soft glow of hundreds of votive candles. Steam rolled lazily off the surface of the water that filled the tub that looked more like a Jacuzzi than a bath.
I sat at the edge of the basin and blindly looked around the huge room until my brain registered an odd looking bottle and glass sitting in between the "his & hers" sinks. Turning my attention back to Simon, I slightly tilt my head in confusion as perplexing emotions etch into my face. I almost go as far as to scratch my head, but resist the urge as I stand to face Simon who had been watching my reaction to the scene from the doorway.
"Simon…?" my voice trailed off, questions swimming in my eyes and tone.
The smile that graced his usually warm and inviting complexion, made me shiver amidst the warm vapor that caressed my body. He calmly placed the towel down on the counter and crossed the distance between us in just a few short strides, his body brushing against the only barrier between him and me.
SPOV
My hands move to her hips, sliding across the belt like a railing to the knot that kept the robe closed. Her hands shot out to grab my own, a slight glimmer of fear in her eyes. I closed my eyes and sighed gently. Opening my eyes again, I really look at Chloe; I can't believe how much she's changed in these past four years. When she first came to Lyle House she was looking every bit the innocent little school girl. Her strawberry blonde hair with that complete shock of color, those begging blue eyes, small pouty mouth, and complete lack of curves made for an interesting wait to see how she blossomed.
Now however, she is on the precipice of her eighteenth birthday in just another twenty four hours. Leaving out the color that her hair was doused in every three months, her hair has become very long and to the touch is so silky smooth, there are times I want to just wrap myself in it and fall asleep. The small pout turned into a set of full luscious lips that Angelina Jolie would envy. Supple soft curves finally settled in all the right places, making it completely impossible to keep pure thoughts around her. The only feature that had not entirely changed were her begging blue eyes that just added to her sexiness, especially framed by those long curly eyelashes she finally grew into.
I stared into the blue pools she calls eyes and felt her relax the grip she had on my hands. Taking it slightly slower, I turned her around by her hips, then sliding my hands over her flat stomach back to the knot, I yank it undone. I take a step back, my hand grabbing the collar of the robe and pulling it off her. Throwing it in place by the towel, I turn and allow my eyes to roam over the perfect sight in front of me.
After years of sunlight exposure, her whole body had begun to glow as if it had captured the light of the sun itself. She had certainly grown taller and had legs that went on for miles because of it. Even the longest of roads have to end and at the end of this journey, one was not to be disappointed by the heart shaped ass connected to the shapely hips and waist. The hair I wanted to always touch silently kissed down her spine to the small of her back.
Biting back a moan of tortured pleasure, I step behind her, holding my hand out in front of her to steady herself.
CPOV
Resisting years of being self conscious, I gulp hard a few times, and keep myself from throwing my arms around me protectively. I knew it would be pointless anyways. Simon's prying eyes were on my back end not my front. I feel a slight breeze by my right arm and glance down to see his hand held out for me. 'He must be nervous' I thought, his hand was shaking if only slightly so. This bolstered my confidence allowing me to grab his hand and step one foot at a time into the melt to your toes water.
The rest of the day went by quickly, though I couldn't tell you half of what happened after I allowed Simon to help me into the tub while I was naked. I remember blurs of a new outfit, a teal mini dress with black bodice accompanied by the same colored ballerina flats, vaguely seeing Tori with a look of approval on her face, and Derek with the look of interest and then anguish before his norm appeared again. My head felt fuzzy and heavy when the cake was brought out, blowing out the candles wishing that I didn't have to run from the Edison Group anymore.
When I finally was allowed to go to bed, I was officially eighteen. Morpheus pulled at me heavily and just before I acquiesced, I could have sworn I heard my door open and a low chuckle emit from whoever had entered.
A/N: I have accompanying pictures set up through a photobucket account for those of you who may want more visual cues. Have my version of Derek, Chloe, and Simon up for this story so far. Have the master bathroom scene up and a picture of the birthday outfit as well. Still looking for the right Tori, but that will be up soon as well. Will post the URL on my bio page.