A/N: Hello readers, there is something that I have to get off my chest and if you decide to read this or not, then that is up to you.This month and last have been horrible. What happened in Paris, France broke my heart, and then what happened in San Bernardino, California.

And it hurts because no one should have to die that way. But what is also getting to me is the way people react. Those attacks were not cause by Muslims. No. Those attacks were caused by terrorists.

People should not be judging a group of people for something that they don't believe in. Just because there are a few rotten apples doesn't meant the rest of basket is going to go to waste.

We all need to stand by each other during these hard times. We should not go and attack those who have done nothing wrong, they do not deserve that, because if we continue that elementary attitude, we will most certainly not be developing as societies, countries and humanity. There is so little of humanity anyway, we should fight to keep it in tact, well preserved, and begin the building of it once more.

I do not pray, but I believe in sending positive energy. So please join me in spreading on the positive energy for the well being of the people around the world. And for those that pray, pray for those who need it, this is a sad time, that will pass, but for now, we should mourn those who have passed, not just in the recent attacks in France and California, but in other countries as well.

As always, I love my readers, and thank you for being there to enjoy my stories. You guys are amazing, my heart is with you and, hey if you guys ever feel the need to talk or give suggestions, just message me. You guys are awesome!

Happy Reading!

A month has passed, I was still living with Kol and his family. I have gone back to school and continued on with my plans, I wanted to finish up high school, somewhere far from Elena and my 'brother's' drama. It was consuming me and honestly, I was hoping one of Nik's hybrid would lose control already and eat her. But no, life did not work out that way, and of course my wonderful 'brother's' would not allow that to happen.

I rolled my eyes as the thought crossed my mind. I grabbed a cookie from my plate and continued to watch the movie. Today of all days, the house was empty. It was a week before Christmas, there was no decorations up, no tree, zip. Nada, Nothing. And that brought down my mood. I continued watching the horror film and laughed when the guy out of the closet and hit the woman with the axe. It was sad, that I found this entertaining, when I really should be in a holiday spirit, watching family movies, or singing Christmas songs as we decorate the house and tree.

Suddenly not feeling very hungry anymore, I placed the plate of cookies on the coffee table, turned off the tv and headed upstairs to my room.

…

I let the water run and hit my skin as I scrubbed my hair. I let my thoughts free. Sage, Finn's lover, had come to collect him once she heard he was awaken again. Of course, there can never be a peaceful day in the Mikaelson manor. They caused a scene, which just so happened to reach the ears of the Salvatores, who I can't even consider as siblings, not anymore.

Rinsing the shampoo off, I began thinking of myself. One of my many mistakes was never letting go of the past. I just let all my past lives torture me. It was time to let go of them. I was no longer who I once was. Those who I was related to, are no longer family. They are gone. And I'll never see them again. Which leads me to believe, that after I got cursed, I have been involved in a tango with pain.I let the mental and physical pain consume me every time I was born once more.

It was an addiction.

It was disgusting.

I am pathetic.

But I won't be. Not anymore. Everything is going as it should be. As I always wanted. Things with Nik and I were going great. Though I haven't seen him at all. I could sometimes feel his presence, when I would go to sleep. I could feel him around me and I feel more relaxed. I just wish, before everything goes to hell, that we would spend whatever little time together, that we can.

Turning the water off, wrapping my robe around and weaving a towel around my hair, I finally stepped out of the shower. And that's when the feeling of dread came over me.

…

"No." That word slipped so easily from my lips. My eyes squinted at him before exiting the kitchen with my cup of coffee in hand. I grabbed my bag and swung it over my shoulder. Finishing the rest of my coffee, I continued to ignore Nik.

"Lov-" I swiftly turned to face him with a glare on my face. "What did I say about calling me that." I growled shoving him as I entered the kitchen once more to rinse my cup. "You know not to call me that anymore. You overused it, and honestly, I do not like the fact that you used that term of endearment with Elena and Caroline. Besides, I doubt you want to ruin the major improvement we are having "

I felt him wrap his arms around me as he kissed my neck. "I'm sorry Darlin." I grinned at the way he said that with a southern accent. I turned around wrapping my arms around his neck. "See, now, that I liked. It was sexy, and you better not use it with anyone else or else I'll cut you." I grinned as I said this pecking his cheek and seeing him grin back down at me.

We just stared at each other for who knows how long, and then we were kissing. And this was just the best thing of today, until…

"So you are going with me to this stupid dance that Rebekah planned. I love you." And he was gone, leaving me in the kitchen with a frown. Bastard got me.

…

Two days later, here I was.

At the dance.

With my boyfriend.

Looking very 20s like.

And the dread is back again.

"You look lovely darling." Nik appeared, wrapping his arm around my waist leading me onto the dance floor. "What are you doing?" I ask, trying to find an exit from the dance floor. "I am dancing with the woman I love." He says so casually. I giggled. "Oh well, then ok." I roll my eyes as he pulls me closer to him.

We danced just the way we used to. I could feel stares from the other students. And I knew that they can feel all the love we have for each other. All the love that we had from all those years and the short time we would have together.

What they are all seeing are two people who in love with each other and will be together forever. But what they can not see is, that all this, is short lived. Our time together, isn't how we always planned. We were going to get married and spend eternity together, but now, it was all too late. We would never get to that chapter for our lives.

So we agreed. We are going to cherish every moment we have together and we are going to make this the best life lived together.

…

"Darlin, I still haven't seen Rebekah. Something must be wrong. Stay here."

And he was gone and I was here, standing in the middle of dancing teens. And as he left the feeling of dread once more appeared, and clung to me like a wet towel.

…

"What do you mean your mother turned Alaric into the ultimate vampire slayer?" I screeched. And no one could judge me. The bitch tried to poison me, she helped make my life miserable, she made my family's life miserable, and so far my only true family has been her children and she helped limit my time with them.

"Darlin, I'm so sorry." I shook my head as Elijah, Rebekah, Kol and Nik stared at me. I wiped away any tears that would have made their way down my cheeks.

"No. No. My time is very short with you guys, and even shorter now that I'm leaving to study in Scotland in less than two weeks. So, we will spend as much time as we can together before I leave. I didn't realize that when I chose to go to Scotland, I would be going earlier than expected, but this is even more of a reason to spend the time that we have, together. Because we are a family."