Just Another Chick Flick

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~<>~Kynaree's POV~<>~


Trudie's expression was one of complete horror, sadness and confusion all at the same time. Rivers explained to us what she wanted, and we all silently walked to our rooms. I felt ashamed. I'd started the whole mess. What if Trudie hated me forever?

Cecil and I made it to our current bedroom. When he shut the door, I spun on my heel and faced him. "Do you think Trudie'll hate me forever?" I squeaked.

"No," was his simple answer.

"I feel really horribly bad. Maybe we should help clean up."

"She doesn't want our help. We can just hang tight up here." He sat on the bed and opened his charging laptop. I sighed, joining him on the bed. "Here, play solitaire. I need to get this gunk off me," he said, referring to the whipped cream in his hair and the toppings covering his clothes.

"Okay," I wasn't very computer savvy, Cecil knew the only thing I did on a computer was play cards. I played solitaire while he showered, and we changed places when it was my turn to get the chocolate out of my hair. When I got out of the shower and changed into my pajamas, I wondered what there was to do. "What should we do?"

"I dunno. I suppose I could try doing some work."

"Work is boring. You have to keep me company," I whined, pulling his laptop away from him. "Is there any boardgames?" We didn't end up having any boardgames, so instead we just talked-- I talked mostly-- and did some kissing in between. He tried to distract me from the guilt I felt for ruining Trudie's living room.

Eventually someone knocked on the door and I answered it. Trudie was standing there, still looking sour. She held out a plate of cheese and crackers. "Here. I can't let you both go hungry."

"Does that mean you forgive us?" I asked excitedly.

"I haven't decided yet. We'll see in the morning," she shoved the plate into my hands, shut the door and left. "She hates me," I whispered tragically.

[<^>Krustine<^>]

~Trudie's POV~

After we semi cleaned up, I did the best I could, I just couldn't get the chocolate stains out of, well, anything. Rivers kept trying to cheer me up, saying that we have enough money, now we have a reason to remodel like I've been wanting to do for a while now. I seen this cute couch that I wanted, I just wish I didn't have to say goodbye to my old couch quite yet.

Knowing that everybody was going without supper, and not knowing the story behind this fight, I decided to give everybody a little something to eat. Cheese and Crackers. I started wondering where Xian and Ethan were since they just got back before I did, they weren't a part of this fiasco. Then I realized they probably just wanted to let me cool off, I was probably blowing steam from my ears. When I went to give them their food, which was more that just Cheese and Crackers, it was a little home-ade Mac'n Cheese I had made for Rivers and I, I asked them if they wanted to come out, I mean, it sounded weird, but they weren't who I was currently mad at. I'd talk to them right now.

They decided to stay in their room for they night, they said they were okay. I didn't bug them anymore.

Rivers and I decided to go up to our room to talk, since I couldn't sit there and look at the mess that was still there even after we scrubbed. I wondered how long it would be until I was able to sit peacefully in my own house.

"So, you know you are going to forgive them, so why punish them to a night in a bedroom?" He asked me.

"I don't know if I can forgive them quite yet. I just need to breathe a little."

"I know," He said, as he sat on their bed and leaned against the headrest.

"Thanks for helping me clean up." She curled up into him, till she was cumfy. The feeling she felt right now, that was the feeling she loved, his comfort. She knew for sure, he was the guy for her.

"Not that I was much help."

"No, you helped, a lot."

"Can't think of anything can you? You're lying pretty good tonight. What happened to you today?" He chuckled.

"I had the scare of my life." I replied.

He laid his head, so it rested on top of mine. "Hope you had fun. It will all be okay, I know it, and so do you. We can go to the Store tomorrow, pick out some carpet, choose a date for it to be installed. Buy a whole new Living Room tomorrow if you want."

I smiled, he always did just want to make me happy. "Yeah, before your parents show up in a week."

"Um, well, i'm not so sure they are coming anymore, but I don't know for sure. They kind of avoid me now. Every since I left without graduating High School, that was one thing they always wanted me to do, and I didn't do it."

"I'm sorry, it's all my fault, you didn't graduate for me. You came here with me."

"And we are probably better off that my parents are, and my dads a lawyer. Your restaurant is doing better than ever and we couldn't have a better life."

He always knew what to say to make me feel better. "Yeah, I guess."

I leaned away from him so he could shift down into a sleeping position, and that is were I stayed, in his arms, all night. I lied there curled up with him, picturing the rest of our amazing life together.

[Kàylà]

~Valkyrie's POV~

I felt terrible and for once it wasn't pregnancy indused terrible. The look on Trudie's face when she saw what we had done to her living room was pure terror and heartache. I was laying on mine and Nathan's bed clutching a pillow to me wishing Trudie would allow us to help her. We had tried to offer to help her clean up but it was no use. There was no way Trudie was going to let us help her, she didn't even want to look at us right now.

I couldn't blame her though, after one look of the mess we had created I would have been like that too, and I'm not even as much of a neat freak as Trudie. A little later Trudie had asked us if we wanted to come out of our rooms, Nathan and I thought it best to just stay out of her way for awhile and let her breathe. We told her that it was okay and that we would stay in our rooms.

"Hey it's okay she won't stay mad forever." Nathan told me comin to lay next to me.

"Oh I know but still I feel horrible, and this time it's not the baby. I mean it's probably going to cost Trudie a fortune to get everything replaced. I mean if it wasn't for the fact that she would probably be more insulted if we offered to help her pay for it I would in a heartbeat but I don't know how she would feel about that." I babbled.

"Do you want me to talk to Rivers about it?" Nathan asked while he gently uncurled her fingers from the pillow so he could lace them inbetween his fingers.

"You can try, but I don't know if Rivers would accept it either. It's worth a shot though, I guess." I told him after a bit of thought.

"Alright I'll talk to him in the morning before they leave to pick out their new living room." Nathan said after reading Rivers mind to find out what they were going to do.

"Okay." I yawned and Nathan chuckled.

"You should get some sleep hun. You and the baby need all the rest you can get." Nathan smiled.

"We need to think of names for the baby." I reminded him through half closed eyes, as I was starting to drift to sleep.

"We will, just right now you need to sleep." He smiled at me and kissed me softly. I grinned sleepily at him and returned his kiss. He wrapped his arms around me and we fell asleep like that.

The next morning I awoke to find Nathan's side of the bed empty and I knew that he had gone to talk to Rivers.

~Nathan's POV~

Making sure Trudie was no where in sight, I located Rivers so I could talk to him. I found him in a small office and gently knocked on the door. "Come in." I opened the door and walked in.

"Hey can I talk to you for a second?" I asked.

"Sure. What about?" Rivers asked curious.

"Valk and I feel horrible about what happened last night, Valk especially. Even though she knows that you guys are very capiable of affording everything you need to replace everything ten fold, Valk and I would definately feel better if we could at least somewhat help pay for it." I told him.

"You know Trudie would never let you guys help pay." Rivers confirmed what I already knew.

"I know that is why I'm talking to you about this. I figured you would be more willing to let us help pay for it than Trudie would be."

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~<>~Kynaree's POV~<>~


"Cecil, you can't just leave!" I exclaimed, grabbing onto his shirt sleeve.

He gave me that You've got to be joking look, which was very similar to his You're a complete moron look, except kinder. "Its eight and I still haven't had my morning coffee. I'm going downstairs."

"Trudie might be downstairs, and she's still mad," I warned him. He turned the door handle, walked out, and started for the stairs. I walked closely behind him, waiting to hid my face in his back if need be. When we walked into the kitchen, Trudie stood there with her back to us. Cecil paid no attention to her while she cleaned the counters. He grabbed a coffee mug, poured coffee into it, and walked to the living room. I, however, hid behind the island and walked with Cecil out of the kitchen.

I had a sickening feeling, I didn't like it when someone hated me.

Valkyrie was freshly showered, sitting on the couch. Nathan was close by her and Rivers was sitting on one of the chairs. Rivers looked sort of worried. Cecil and I stole the other opened chair. "I don't like this," I told them. They all shared with me a look of empathy, except Cecil who was now very focused on his coffee.

"She'll forgive you," Rivers promised. It was the nicest thing he'd ever said to me.

"Thanks," I whispered sadly.

Trudie stomped into the living room, "Oh. My. Gosh. Quit talking about me like I can't hear you." If it was possible I scooted even closer to Cecil when her gaze met mine. "I forgive you, okay? Just. Don't. Ever. Do. It. Again." She was still angry, but her icy look warmed a little.

"I'm sorry. It was my fault, you didn't have to blame everyone. I can help fix your living room."

She shook her head, "I know your sorry... But its okay. Now I have a reason to redo my living room."

Now forgiven, I ran up and gave her a hug, "Thanks for not being mad anymore."

[<^>Krustine<^>]

~Trudie's POV~

I accepted Kynaree's hug, but didn't return one to her, I was still mad at her, I just hoped she realized that when I didn't hug her back. Was it wrong that I was still upset? I wasn't as upset as when I first walked in and seen the living room. I mean, its not like we don't have the money to fix it, we have been saving up to redo the living room anyways.

I am excited to go and search for my new living room. I just hope Kynaree doesn't want to go along with me, she would ruin my living room with bright colors.


It came to be time to go to shopping for the new wallpaper, and then the TV and Carpet. Then The furniture, I wouldn't even let myself sit on furniture, even after I shampooed them. I'm am surprised I can even contain myself in the house.

We went to pick out wallpaper. I let the gang come with me, but they had to keep their opinions to themselves.

The Living Room design I didn't really have a theme for, I just picked things that matched. I decided to get a wallpaper the was paint able. It had swirls on it and was textured. I got a light blue/purple paint. The furniture I picked out was a light blue, that I thought looked good with the paint.

I knew that I was going out of order, but the furniture wouldn't be delivered till tomorrow. That gave me plenty of time to bribe the people at the carpet store to install it tonight, rather than next week.

That was our next stop. I almost felt bad that I wasn't even excepting Rivers help, so I let him put his two sense in even if I ignored it.

Rivers choice of carpet wasn't bad, I chose one that was very similar to the one he chose, I just felt that this one matched the other things we had already bought a little bit better.

Next was the TV, then after that Rivers and the rest of the guys were gonna go home, the dumpster should be there by now. They are going to strip the Living Room, and whatever else got ruined. The Fridge didn't get ruined in the 'disaster' but I figured that this is a perfect time to get a new one.

I let Rivers pick out the TV, that was more his area, I just gave requests. He ended out picking out a very big screen TV. He explained a whole bunch of fancy things about it, but it was all technical stuff that went in one ear and out the other.

The guys left and went to strip the house of the 'disaster'. The Girls and I went to pick out the Fridge, I could tell they were really bored, but this was the last stop of the day. So they only have to suffer for as long as it takes me to pick out my new fridge.

I didn't tell them how long this could take, but i'm sure they guessed after the long day that has passed by so slowly.

I found the perfect Fridge. The girls were relieved when I said we were leaving.

We went and ate supper at my restaurant because I had to check in on it. I haven't been actually in there working for a while. I went in the back as the waiter seated my friends.

The reason I didn't mind taking time off before my wedding was because I knew my restaurant would be in good hands. Everything was running perfectly.

I went and sat in the open chair by all of my closest friends. They were talking about the Bachelor-et party. It was gonna be at the hotel down the street from my house. We were gonna get 4 rooms total, two for the Bachelor-et party, and two for the Bachelor party. That way we could all be together at times and not at others. There was a bar downstairs. I'm not sure if they know what they should be expecting, they know it is going to be both Bachelor and Bachelor-et parties, but I don't think they know who they are dealing with.

It was next week already, thats why this disaster in my house is so horrible, because all of our friends and family will be arriving in a few days, and they are going to want to see our house. But after tomorrow everything will be even better than before.

[Kàylà]

~Nathan's POV~

We left the girls and headed back to Trudie's house to strip the living room of well everything. Xian and Ethan also helped while Cecil and Rivers tried to help us but they mainly did little stuff since it was easier for the three of us to just lift the heaviest of the furniture by ourselves. While we were stripping the living room Cecil's thoughts floated into my head. Normally he was the hardest to read since he had the most practice and blocking his mind, but today he was slipping and it was like someone turned a stereo up to full volume on a staticy radio station.

Wondering what was troubling my british friend I put lowered the walls around my mind and listened. I have to leave. I just have to go. This got me curious. Why did Cecil have to leave when the wedding was so close? And what about Kynaree, why was he planning on leaving without her or even letting her know.

I just can't keep lying her about this. What if she finds out!

Now he really had my attention! How would I confront Cecil about this though? I had no idea what he was lying to Kynaree about but if he was willing to leave so early and without her then it obviously wasn't something good.

Maybe if I had Rivers', Xian's, and Ethan's help in all of this. Maybe together we could find out what was troubling Cecil so much and convince him to stay. I knew one thing was for sure...If Cecil ended up hurting Kynaree, vampire or not Valkyrie would find a way to painfully punish him. I could still hear here threat to Theo in my mind and shuddered. She was scary then as a vampire but now as a pregnant human with mood swings at every corner...I actually didn't know which was worse.

~Valkyrie's POV~
I was surprised when Trudie asked us all to come along with her to find wallpaper and other accessories for the living room. At first I was thrilled thinking this was a way for her to show us that she wasn't as mad anymore, two hours later I changed my mind. Maybe it was the pregnancy acting up or maybe it was just because I hated this sort of stuff but I realized that it wasn't Trudie showing us that she wasn't as mad...she was trying to torture us, and at least for me...it was working!

I didn't say anything though knowing I had no right to complain. I almost cried out in happiness when Trudie finally found her new fridge and said that she was done. We headed to her restaurant and ate dinner there. This was my first time eating the food that was prepared at her restaurant. It was almost if not better than what Trudie made at home. Everything melted in my mouth and there was a symphony of flavors. I was tempted to lick my plate but used my better judgment and kept my composure.

We headed back to Trudie's to see the boys done with the stripping of the living room, sitting on the floor, all five of them with a beer in hand. "Ya know Rivers I'm starting to think you're having a bad influence on Nathan." I joked putting my hands on my hips.

"We've had one beer! Nathan doesn't get drunk anyway....stupid vampire." Rivers laughed.

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~<>~Cecil's POV~<>~


The group hadn't seen much of Ethan or Xian since they'd gotten to Paris, but it wasn't that abnormal. They hadn't hung out with us much before. I did take the time to visit with Ethan, the only person that could almost understand my coffee addiction. Although that was pretty much the only thing we had in common, I think the reason I felt comfortable around him was because he reminded me of Phil and Kynaree at the same time. We'd almost finished clearing out the living room, the only ones working now were Nathan and Xian. Rivers was on his cell phone, asking Trudie when she would be home.

"You're getting married?" I queried, "To whom?" I wasn't sure why I'd said whom. When had I ever been raised to use proper English?

"Luana, you've met her," Ethan said his with adoring eyes. The name did sound familiar, I didn't think I was ever really introduced to her. She was probably just mentioned in conversation. I just nodded, as if I knew he was talking about. It was times like this were I wished I could keep up a conversation like Kynaree did. "What about you? I mean, are you ever gonna get hitched?"

That question took me off guard, especially because of what I'd been thinking earlier. I tried to keep my mind off that, I'd almost slipped around Nathan already. "Kynaree's been wondering the same thing," I joked.

"Don't keep her waiting," he laughed, "I mean, its not like its not gonna happen eventually. I don't see you two splitting up anytime soon."

I frowned and felt that sicking feeling again. Guilt was top on my list of worst feelings, especially when it was lying. "Cecil." Nathan towered over me, now more than ever. "I think you need to tell us what's going on."

Ethan's eyebrows scrunched together. Rivers was now done with his phone call and noticed the tension. The confused look on Xian's face told me that he was listening in too. Nathan glared, "Yeah, I did catch your slip up earlier..." He answered before I could ask.

"Woah, what's going on?" Rivers wondered.

I found myself scooted into the corner of the room, Xian was to my right, Nathan middle-right, Rivers middle-left, and Ethan was still on the ground to my left. All their eyes were on me, the pressure was building and I wasn't sure I could block my thoughts much longer. I could tell he was trying to dig into my brain. "Nathan, get out of my damn head!" I said, fueling the words with all the anger I could manage, hoping he didn't hear the defenselessness in my voice.

"I repeat, what's going on?"

I tried to not to focus on any particular face, so I concentrated on my shoes. The action felt childish, but I didn't know what to do. Nathan kicked my foot lightly, "Cecil, we can do this all night."

"At least tell us what you know," Ethan said sounding annoyed.

Nathan did, "I'm getting this anxious thoughts from Cecil. He wants to leave Kynaree, he's lying to her about something."

"What?!" The three others said in unison. Ethan added, "Why?!"

I felt the heat of a spotlight on me, I lifted my head and glared at each of them. Knowing they wouldn't back down. "I just... Lied to her," I hoped they heard all the hurt I felt in my voice and not question me any longer.

"Just spit it out," Ethan begged, unable to stand the secret.

"It sounds stupid," I warned them, "but I know that its really hurting her. I don't know if it would be better she knows the truth or not..."

"Get past the details," Rivers grumbled.

Just because of that comment, I went into the entire story. "We were just talking one night, it was raining and for some reason neither of us could sleep. And you know, Kynaree's thought process is wild and unpredictable. So, she went off and asked me how many children I wanted to have." I swallowed, my throat was dry. I laughed unhumored, "I've never ever wanted kids. I don't see myself ever being a parent, she told me she wanted at least five. Luckily it was dark so she couldn't see my horrified expression... I lied and told her I wanted two." I shrugged.

"That's easy, just tell her you don't want children," Ethan said, making it sound like I was a total idiot. I felt like one.

I continued, "The next day, I thought it through. I was gonna tell her the truth, I really was, but something told me that I shouldn't. That if I did she was going to leave me. She'd see we wanted different things." Everybody looked at me like I was some kind of moron. "It wasn't only that, faeries and humans haven't ever...bred before. It could be seriously dangerous for her, but I know she would be optimistic and that she would definitely find some way to talk me into it." I paused, waiting for it to sink into their heads. They still didn't seem too thrilled with me.

"So, what'd you do?" The annoyed voice again.

"I told her we couldn't have children, I mean, like physically. I even came up with lies and false evidence, but she didn't ask for it. She totally and completely believed me." I shook my head, then adding a detail I didn't need to, "She cried for hours after that."

"What the hell?" Nathan said, shaking his head, as if he couldn't believe what he was hearing.

Xian, who hadn't barely said a word asked, "So now you're leaving her?"

"She should find someone who wants the same things."

"I think you need a beer," Rivers decided. I nodded in agreement, I could tell everyone was very unhappy with me at this point. We all had beers in our hands and were acting casual by the time the girls walked in, looking exhausted.

[<^>Krustine<^>]

~Trudie's POV~

After the carpet was installed in the Living Room, it was 6 o'clock. We ate supper, I had Grilled some Chicken. It wasn't really my style but I had missed food like this. So I decided to make it. It ended up being really good. Everyone enjoyed it and there were no leftovers.

I realized that the guys were acting kind of strangely ever since we got home. I didn't want to force Rivers to say anything, I mean, try spelling families without lies, but I hoped that he would tell me.

When everyone was heading to bed, and Rivers and I were laying down, he had said that he had to tell me something. I hoped that what he was going to tell me was why him and the rest of the guys were acting weird.

"So, I figured you should know this. Cecil is thinking about leaving Kynaree." He blurted. He never was very suttle.

"What?" I whisper yelled.

"Nathan read his mind today, he had been thinking about how he had lied to her, and that he was thinking about leaving. So Nathan told us, Xian, Ethan and I, and we forced Cecil to tell us what was bothering him. He said that he had lied to Kynaree about wanting kids. He told her that they couldn't have kids, the whole thing with him being a human and her a faerie. At first he told her that he wanted two kids, when he didn't want any, then said that they couldn't have kids anyways. And now he wants to leave her, because he thinks that she deserves someone that wants the same things she does." He said in a really fast whisper, then continued. "Are you going to say something?"

"I have to tell Kynaree. I have to talk to Cecil."

"Well, if it helps your decision, I would talk to Cecil first. Just to be sure that he didn't just need to talk about it, then change his mind."

"Yeah, thats what I will do." This shall be a long night, waiting for morning to talk to Cecil. "Thanks for telling me." The words caught in my throat like I was gonna cry. I felt Rivers hugging me closer, kissing my forehead.

"Its gonna be okay. It always is. I don't think Cecil will really leave her, they are so perfect for each other."

My thoughts exactly.

"I hope so." Tears fell from my eyes and onto Rivers shoulder. He rubbed my back until he fell asleep. I felt tired, but I knew that I would never fall asleep. I just laid there trying to figure out what I was gonna say to Cecil in the morning.

What would I say if I had to talk to Kynaree?

[Kàylà]

~Valkyrie's POV~

Nathan had been on edge ever since we had gotten home. This was one of those times when I really missed my mind reading abilities. I kept asking him what was wrong but he always gave me his reassuring smile and told me that everything was fine. I really hated it when he didn't tell me what was going on right away. I knew I had to be patient though for I knew he would tell me when I needed to know what was going on. Being pregnant though...well it makes it harder to be patient.

Trudie made an amazing light dinner and after we all offered to help her clean up and have her refuse for the millionth time Nathan and I headed to our room. We laid on the bed in silence for awhile until I couldn't take it anymore I needed to know what was troubling him.

"Nathan what's wrong? You've been acting weird all night." I told him.

"Honey I'm fine, just a discussion with Cecil and the rest of the guys is still on my mind." He said trying to avoid telling me. I turned onto my other side so that I could look at him. I gave him my best penetrating glare, sending out every signal that I could think of that would show him how angry I would be if he didn't tell me.

"Nathan Asema Nicholai, if you don't tell me whats going on I swear I will kick you out of this room and ignore you until the wedding." I threatened. I saw the look of mock horror on his face, knowing that I wouldn't be able to go that long without him. He did soften though and sighed.

"Cecil is thinking about leaving Kynaree.." It was all I could do to keep from yelling out.

"What! Why?" I cried softly.

"Cecil lied to Kynaree about being able to have kids. Kynaree wants about 5 kids while Cecil doesn't want any and when they were discussing it he was afraid she would leave him because he figured she would think that see that they wanted different things. So he lied to her saying that it was physically impossible for humans and faeries to breed."

"Is he going to tell Kynaree?" I asked after a moment of silence so I could take everything in.

"No, he wasn't planning on it at least. That's why he was going to leave." Nathan explained to me.

"I think she has a right to know. So either you convince Cecil to tell her..or I will." I told him.

Nathan couldn't help but chuckle. "As you wish my Queen." I rolled my eyes. Even though I was no longer the Queen of the Ourea clan Nathan still liked to call me that when I was being either overly dramatic or a little more orderly than normal. He found it hilarious, I just found it annoying.

I fell asleep that night wondering if I should talk to Cecil about all of this and how and if I should tell Kynaree.

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~<>~Cecil's POV~<>~


"I'm so tired..." Kynaree yawned, she stretched out on the bed. I was far too awake to sleep any longer. "Trudie took us everywhere. Yesterday was a horrible day. I don't feel even a little guilty for destroying her living room anymore." She closed her eyes and rested her head back onto her pillow.

"I'm gonna go downstairs and let you sleep awhile longer."

"No, I'm just resting my eyes," she replied. "Just stay here, for a little." I did as she asked and sat on the bed for awhile. She childishly fought the urge to sleep by talking, but eventually she drifted to sleep with her head on my shoulder. I debated on whether I should stay up here pretending to sleep, or go downstairs. Going downstairs would mean conversation. With people that would try and bite my head off. By now Valkyrie and Trudie would know about my lies too. I was surprised they weren't already up here filling in Kynaree.

There was a knock on the door, "Hell," I muttered under my breath. Louder I said, "Come in," refusing to get up from my comfortable spot.

Valkyrie peeked her head in, "Can I talk to you?" she asked.

"Sure," I said, making no effort to move.

"Not. In. Here..." she was already getting annoyed, her gaze was on Kynaree. I rolled my eyes and tried my best to get out from under Kynaree without waking her. Trudie peered into the bedroom also, probably noticing very wrinkle and mark on her fabrics, furniture and carpet.

I succeeded in not waking Kynaree, then I followed Trudie and Valkyrie out of the room. They lead me into the next room that looked like another spare bedroom. "What's wrong with you?!" Trudie growled before Valkyrie could even shut the door.

"You cannot be that stupid. You need to tell her," Valkyrie demanded.

"I don't need to," I argued. "I'll break up with her and she can find someone else that wants the same things she does."

"You still need to tell her that faeries and humans can have children together..." Trudie pointed out. "You can't limit her to just faeries.."

"I can't believe this!" Valkyrie sounded so frustrated I backed further away. "You can't just give her up because you don't want kids."

"Can you both calm down? I don't need your advice or guidance. I'm perfectly capable of making adult decisions on my own." I was getting annoyed. "You're making it sound like I'm some sort of idiot."

"You are." They said in unison. "If you don't tell her, we will," Valkyrie promised.


~<>~Kynaree's POV~<>~

I woke up with the sunlight shining too brightly through the windows. I fell asleep! When I tried so hard not to... I must've slept for another hour or so. I felt a lot better though. I stretched and realized Cecil abandoned me here. Probably needed his morning cup of coffee. I sprang out of bed and skipped down the stairs whistling.

"It's so nice out!" I sang. Trudie was in the kitchen, so I greeted her with, "I wonder if it'll rain on the day of your wedding?" The comment looked like it added to the worry on her face. "What's up? I was just kidding. I'm sure its not going to rain. You'll have a beautiful wedding," I assured her.

Valkyrie walked into the kitchen behind me and put a hand on my shoulder. "Kynaree..." The two of them exchanged a look, "Trudie and I need to talk to you."

"Maybe breakfast would be good first," Trudie said.

[Kàylà]

~Valkyrie's POV~
Breakfast was abnormally quiet. Everyone knew why the silence was so thick you could cut it with a knife. Everyone else that is except Kynaree. It was still hard to wrap my mind around the fact that Cecil wanted to leave Kynaree. Then again I could also understand his side of it. He didn't think he was good enough for Kynaree. I had heard it a million times in his mind before I turned human, and from the way Nathan talked...he still didn't believe that him and Kynaree were meant to be.

Just because I understood his side of the story didn't mean that I supported his decisions. There was no way I wanted him to leave Kynaree, especially without knowing the real reason why. Kynaree had the right to know that Cecil was thinking about leaving, and that the reason was that he lied to her about not being able to have kids, since he just didn't want any.

After everyone was finished with breakfast I helped Trudie bring the dishes into the kitchen so they could be washed. Trudie turned on the faucet letting the water fill the sink and I went into the living room to fetch Kynaree.

"Kynaree, Trudie and I need to talk to you about something." I told her from the living room entry. She got up from where she was sitting and followed me into the kitchen. I sent a mental message to Nathan telling him to make sure no one comes into the kitchen. I had to admit even to myself that the kitchen wasn't the best place for this discussion though.

"What do you guys need to talk to me about?" Kynaree asked with a confused expression on her face. I looked over at Trudie who was washing dishes and gave her a look that asked "do you wanna tell her or do I have to?" When Trudie didn't start talking I sighed and went over to stand by Kynaree.

"Cecil lied to you about being able to have kids. He didn't wanna tell you that he just doesn't want to have kids because he didn't want to hurt you. Now the guilt is building up and he's thinking about leaving." I told her in a gentle voice.

"If this is your idea of a joke you guys it's not funny." Kynaree told us not believing a word I said.

"Kynaree we aren't joking. Yesterday while we were gone Nathan heard that Cecil was hiding something in his mind and then the rest of the guys got it out of him." Trudie tried to explain.

"Cecil wouldn't keep secrets from me." Kynaree glared at us. I couldn't help it I was already getting frustrated with her.

"Kynaree he's keeping it from you because he thought that if you knew the truth you would leave him. He's always thought he wasn't good enough for you." I sighed.

"You guys knock it off this isn't funny." Kynaree said angrily. I had never really seen her mad before but she was getting close.

"Fine Kynaree go ask him yourself." I said already fed up with all of it. I sighed again. I was normally more patient with Kynaree than this. Stupid pregnancy.

"Fine I will." She turned around on one heel and stormed out of the kitchen back into the living room to rejoin Cecil and ask him if all we said was true.

All I could think was..Poor Kynaree.

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~<>~Cecil's POV~<>~


"Kynaree, Trudie and I need to talk to you about something." Kynaree followed Valkyrie out of the living room. I wanted to jump out, shield her eyes and ears from them. Carry her to some land far away where she won't hear the terrible things Valkyrie and Trudie were about to tell her. With effort I remained calm and stayed sitting, still sort of jittery. I looked at my half drunken cup of coffee and set it on the coffee table.

Everyone was against me now, I could feel it. Valkyrie and Trudie were definitely hating me. Nathan and Rivers agreed with them. Xian probably didn't care, Ethan probably thought I was an idiot too. The person that should hate me most was defending me in the kitchen. I could hear her voice raise as she argued with Valkyrie. The anticipation was horrid, it was like being tied to a railroad and waiting for that moment the train would crush me. After this Kynaree would hate me.

Why now? Why couldn't they have waited? I was going to tell her. I just wanted to keep her happy through the wedding. Then maybe --selfishly-- a little longer than that. Enjoy the few months I had with her. Now they were cutting it short. What would I do after this?

I acted as if I wasn't listening to their conversation when Kynaree walked into the living room. Valkyrie was close behind her and remained standing when Kynaree walked over to the chair I seated at. "Um, Cecil?" She said, sounding so confident in the kitchen, but now seeming unsure. I met her purple gaze, I didn't reply but she continued. "Have you... Lied to me at all lately?" Her eyebrows turned upwards, waiting for a positive answer, No, I'd never lie to you.

"Yes."

"About what?" she asked, already knowing the answer.

My eyes turned to Valkyrie, "What Valkyrie just told you." I said the sentence slowly so I wouldn't have to repeat myself.

"I'm.." she shook her head, covering her mouth with her hand. "I dunno," she wiped at her eyes, "just stupid." I restrained myself from reaching out and holding her. I didn't know what to say. Finally she continued, "This is just like Theo. Valkyrie told me the truth and I defended the liar anyways.."

"Don't compare me to Theo," I pleaded.

She ignored my begging, "I thought this was different-- I mean, you're my best friend. Theo was just some guy." She shook her head, and let out a shaky sigh."I guess you're all the same." Smiling--fighting tears--on the verge of hysteria-- she walked out of the room.

Trudie and Valkyrie followed her out, I sat there still unsure of what I was supposed to do next. It was then I realized that our break-up scene was displayed for the entire household to see. I ignored their judgmental eyes and lifted my gaze to watch television again. Nothing was being comprehended, I just sat there hoping Kynaree didn't feel as terrible as I did. Hoping--knowing that she would get over this more quickly than I could. After all she was a faerie. She could distract her thoughts from this. She could forget about me.

"Are you gonna go talk to her?" Ethan wondered.

I cleared my throat hoping I didn't sound as pained as I felt, "I don't think talking to me would be in her best interest right now." And get out of my mind right now, Nathan. The tone I used let him know I wasn't the least bit kidding.

[<^>Krustine<^>]

~Trudie's POV~

Valkyrie and I followed Kynaree up to her bedroom, she was raging terror. She grabbed a suitcase and started stuffing Cecil's clothes in it. Then after a few seconds she just suddenly stopped and tears started streaming down her face.

I looked at Valk and mouthed 'give me a minute?' She nodded and stepped out the door. I walked up to where Kynaree stood and wrapped my arms around her. At first she just stood there, and then she gave in and cried on my shoulder.

"How could he do this to me?!!?!" She cried out in hysterics.

"He thought he was doing what was best."

"Yeah, for him!!"

"Well, Kynaree, think about it this way, if you choose to stay with Ce---"

"What!?!?!" She jumped back, out of my arms. "How could you even think that?"

"Kynaree, just think about it, if you do decide to stay with him, then at least you don't have to worry about not having kids." Because after what he put you through, if you decide to stay with him, he better suffer through however many kids you wanna have.

She didn't say anything, just plopped onto the bed, staring at her hands. "Kynaree, why don't you talk to him?" I asked sitting down next to her, waiting for her reply. "I'll go get him right now, bring him up here, so you can talk in private. Okay?"


~River's POV~

After the girls went upstairs to comfort Kynaree, all I could think was that it would blow over and they would get back together, because they are Cecil and Kynaree, meant to be together.

Then Valkyrie came into the room, and sat next to Nathan on the couch, and glared at Cecil. I looked at her with a questioning look, was she gonna tell us why she is down here?

"Valkyrie? Whats going on?" I asked.

"Trudie wanted a minute to talk alone." Nathan said for her, able to read their minds. Why didn't I think of that sooner, I could have asked him for updates, before she got back. "And Cecil, looks like it might be your turn to go up there, here comes Trudie."

"Cecil," Trudie said walking in, "She said she would talk to you, as long as I was in the room with you two."

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~<>~Cecil's POV~<>~

"Cecil, she said she would talk to you, as long as I was in the room with you two," Trude announced as she walked in.

"Talking to her won't do anything. Just wait until she's had some time to think." I folded my arms across my chest and met her gaze, refusing to show any kind of emotion. Without hesitation Trudie walked up to me and grabbed my shoulder. Her grip was tight.

"You're talking to her, right now," She squeezed harder, "the love of your life is up there crying her eyes out, and you're just going to sit down here and wait till its over with? This is your fault and you're going to fix it."

Without really thinking it through, I got up from the recliner and left the living room. I hated all those eyes watching the confrontation between Trudie and I. She followed me out and then took lead as we walked up the stairs. My knees felt weak as I wondered what I was walking into. Kynaree was never this upset. Was she a raging maniac, burning all my clothes, throwing things, and riping the wallpaper off the walls? Was she a mess of tears, unable to get an audible sentence out? "I really don't think this is a good idea," I told Trudie. She didn't answer me, instead she opened the door and shoved me into the bedroom.

When we walked in Kynaree was hastily stuffing my clothes into a bag. Trudie elbowed me when, instead of talking, I just stood there watching her.

~<>~Kynaree's POV~<>~

I couldn't stop Trudie from leaving the room. I hoped so much that Cecil refused to come with her. Right now, talking to Cecil didn't sound like something I wanted to do. What was talking going to do? I think both of us knew that this wasn't going to work. I decided to finish Cecil's packing.

He wasn't going to stay here after this, these were my friends. All he would get were glares from them while I got comforting. I breathed deeply in and out, hoping to get my composure together before they walked in. I couldn't be in a room alone with Cecil, not now. One person needed to be here, so I could look at them when I felt like I was going to give in. There was no way I was giving into his pleas. I never knew being angry at someone could be so hard.

The door opened, I didn't look up to see who it was. I didn't need to. While I shoved clothes into his bag I tried to think of all the chick flicks I'd ever seen. What was supposed to happen now? Was this the part where he took me in his arms? No, that was the end. Maybe this was when he crawled on his hands and knees and begged to have me back. "Hey," Cecil finally said.

"Hey," I squeaked back. No, no,, I begged my throat to stop the tightening. Not right now, I'll cry later, I tried compensating. I bit my trembling lip and faced the other wall, continuing my packing process.

"I can do that," he offered, "And if it makes any difference I'm still sorry."

"I-I'm s-s-sorry I y-yelled at you," I replied, wiping at my eyes. I cleared my throat, "But it doesn't make a difference."

"Come on," Trudie growled, "You guys can't just give up this easily."

"That's easy for you to say. Rivers and you agree on everything, you both want the same things," I crawled on the bed and turned so I was facing the two of them. "Cecil doesn't want to move forward, so I can't make him. He hadn't even thought of the idea of marriage until I brought it up, he makes up a lie just so he doesn't have to have children, and I dunno, he's just an idiot."

Cecil just stood there, not defending himself. "You and Cecil are the best couple though! Think of all the things you're going to miss about him."

"If he's so great, then I'll trade you for Rivers. I doubt you'll agree, so how about you both leave me alone so I can cry by myself."

[<^>Krustine<^>]

~Trudie's POV~

"You and Cecil are the best couple though! Think of all the things you're going to miss about him." I had to try to help their relationship.

"If he's so great, then I'll trade you for Rivers. I doubt you'll agree, so how about you both leave me alone so I can cry by myself." She shot back at me.

"Kynaree, I think you need a break, maybe me and you can go out, Valk too. Just us, the girls hanging out again. We can talk and make a Pros and Cons list if you would like." I said, trying to calm her down.

"Maybe later."

"Okay," I turned to Cecil. "Come on." I waved him out the door.


"Hows Kynaree?" Rivers asked when we entered the living room.

"She is not good." I said looking at Cecil. "She wants some time alone. I don't blame her. I'll go up there in a little while and check on her." I sighed, taking the only open spot, next to Rivers.

Rivers put his arm around me, sending comforting words my way.

An hour or so later, we heard tumbling down the stairs. I jumped up and ran over to see what it was, and I seen a suitcase at the bottom of the staircase, Kynaree standing a couple steps from the top. "Kynaree, you aren't leaving, I won't let you. You have to stay, you are in the wedding. Its not that long wait. Please." I complained.

"Don't worry Trudie. I'm not leaving-- Cecil is." She replied.

"Kynaree--" She cut me off by grabbing the suitcase and dragging it into the living room. "Kynaree! You are gonna scratch the wood!" I yelled grabbing the suitcase from her.

By this time, everyone was gathered around to see what was going on. "Cecil, I decided you have to leave. I don't want to ever see you again in my life."

"Kynaree--" He started, sounding pained.

"Kynaree, come on." I said pulling her arm, "Lets go for that drive now, okay? We can talk about this before you make a decision you are going to regret."

"Fine." She replied. I gave everyone the I will let you know what happens, talk to Cecil look, and motioned for Valk to come if she wanted.


~River's POV~

After Trudie, Kynaree and Valkyrie left, Everyone shuffled back into the living room. "Cecil," Nathan began, after no one else would start talking. "You really have to make a decision."

"And what is that? He doesn't have the decision, at this point, its up to Kynaree." Xian said, "And Trudie or Valkyrie, if they can talk her into making a certain decision."

"He has the decision of whether he wants to fight for her or not." Nathan continued, sending evil looks in Xians direction. "Cecil?"