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ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ 30

                                      Annabelle held a red rose in her hands, she stood next to Stacey and Alaric who were silently crying, facing Aurelias grave, each of them held flowers. Annabelle bent down and placed the rose on her mother's grave. Alaric and Stacey mirrored her movements and they began walking out of the cemetery.

They all agreed with move back to Mystic Falls, with Stacey and so they headed back to the Francisco's house to pack up. Alaric had decided to take some stuff that belonged to Aurelia as memory. He couldn't shake off the fact that she had passed away and he noticed Annabelle being distant from him.

Now, he sat on her bed, looking at a photo frame of Aurelia, Stacey, Beatrice and Annabelle. All of them wore wide grins and Annabelle had braces, her tongue stuck out while her mother and sisters laughed with her.

Alaric smiled softly at the image then felt someone staring at him making look up to see Annabelle leaning against the door. "I'm..." he sighed and set the picture away.

"It's fine...you can take it." Annabelle sighed and sat next to him on the bed "It's going to get worse. The nightmares, the thought of used to having her in your arms, her smile, laugh, touch and smell. You'll think about all of that, even if you moved on."

"I know." Alaric sighed and her eyebrows furrowed as he continued "I was married once...she died but it turns out she's a vampire...I'm uh, great friends with the guy who turned her. Damon." He explained and her face scrunched up in distaste "Then, I met another girl, her names Jenna. She was Elenas aunt. Klaus killed her."

Annabelle looked to her hands "I'm sorry." She murmured then chuckled "So it's just some sort of curse on you." She managed a laugh.

Alaric joined in slightly and nodded "I guess you can say that." He agreed and she stood up, sending him a nod then she walked away.

-

Annabelle and Kol had to go in a car ride together since the car with Rebekah and Stacey was occupied with all the bags and Alaric had his own car. None of them attempted to speak, both still angry with each other.

Kol tried to bring up the kiss but she would shut him down and it made him angry to say the least. She kissed him back, told him she liked it but then regretted it and told him to face the reality. Confusion. Frustration. Irritation. Anger and Love boiled in Kols blood and he felt like he was going to explode any moment which is why Annabelle drove the car.

The brunette changed into comfortable peace of clothing that revolved in khaki pants, a black tank top and a simple unbuttoned blouse. She glanced at Kol to see him using his phone, leaning against the opened window.

Annabelle smirked wickedly and swerved the car making his phone fly out of the car, crashing on the street but she only whistled as he turned to her in pure disbelief. "Have you gone insane?!" He questioned.

"Huh? What do you mean?" Annabelle faked confusion, not glancing at him but she kept her eyes on the road as she noticed the Mikaelson mansion ahead of them

"Don't act—"

"We're home!" Annabelle cheered and the car came to a half, she quickly got out of the car but Kol sped in front of her making her purse her lips. "Oh, come on, you compel yourself another phone." She mumbled.

"That phone had everything."

"Oh, I'm sure you could retake those eye squinting selfies." Annabelle pushed him aside, rolling her eyes and she opened the car trunk, she pulled out her own bag and walked away from Kol while he pulled out his own bag..

Annabelle noticed it was colder, it's already December which makes it cold. Rebekah, Stacey, Kol and Annabelle walk in the Mikaelson mansion to see a Christmas tree and a wax Santa Claus with Caroline setting down drinks while Elijah, Klaus and Katherine talked.

Caroline turned around to see who arrived and smiled widely "Merry Christmas!" She put an arm around the wax Claus.

"Wrong Klaus, Caroline." Annabelle joked, entering the mansion and Klaus rolled his eyes.

"Oh yeah, nice pun, Annabelle." Klaus scowled before smirking "Correct me if I'm wrong but wasn't Halloween two months ago?" He sarcastically asked.

"I'd rather be a scary old doll that makes children run than some old rag who doesn't exist and children wait for." Annabelle smirked.

Caroline giggled "Hey, how's your mom?" She asked.

"Dead." Annabelle smiled and Stacey entered "This is my older sister, Stacey. Also a vampire. Stacey this is Caroline, she'll be your personal fashion and makeup designer, also your emotional supporter. That's Klaus, he's thee Original hybrid, a bit overrated if you ask me and he's with Caroline. That's Elijah, very noble but will smack your head off anytime. And that's Katherine, my favorite bitch in town, she's with Elijah."

"I thought I was your favorite." Rebekah teased, smiling.

"Yeah but don't tell her, she's crazy."

Stacey smiled slightly, her eyes still puffy and red "I would introduce myself but Annabelle already ddi that." She turned to Annabelle "Wheres my room?"

"Oh, all the rooms are taken— except for my former bedroom but I would recommend not sleeping there." Annabelle advised and Kol rolled his eyes as he waltzed inside with his luggage.

"She can stay with me!" Rebekah offered excitedly and everyone raised a brow at her making her clear her throat.

Stacey smiled softly "Thanks."

"I'll um show you." Rebekah took her hand and lead her away.

Annabelle blinked before smiling slightly until Caroline gripped her shoulders, staring into her eyes "Are. You. Okay?" She emphasized, her voice loud as if speaking to a child.

The brunettes eyebrows furrowed "I lost my mom, not my hearing," she changed the subject and took her luggage "It's been a long ride, goodnight."

-

Annabelle did not in fact go to sleep, she went on a walk by the sidelines of town. She took in the fresh air and leaned against the wall then slid down and bough her knees to her chest, taking a deep breath with a frown, she knew she would never forgive Kol, he took it too far this time and didn't even apologize, not even a look of guilt played on his eyes.

"Annabelle?" She heard and opened her eyes to see him. Green eyes and chestnut brown hair. "What are you doing here?"

Annabelle crossed her arms, "I'm um taking a walk." She eyed him suspiciously. "What are you doing?"

He slid down the wall next to her and rested his arms on his knees with. "Taking a walk...somethings wrong."

"Yes there is something wrong, Stefan but you also seem glum and we aren't exactly best friends so the fact that your even looking at me means you're desperate." Annabelle smirks and Stefan shrugs. "Let me guess, Elena and Damon are crushing your hero hair ego?"

"You can say that." Stefan sighed, "Why are you upset?"

"My mom died." Annabelle sighed.

"So did your sister." Stefan shook his head in disbelief. "Originals bring nothing but death and chaos."

"You're one to talk." Annabelle let out a small chuckle and Stefan looked down. "Didn't Damon kill Jeremy...twice?"

Stefan nodded, "Yeah. He did." He confirmed and she grimaced, shaking her head. "What are you going to do now?"

"I don't know." Annabelle shrugged. "You?"

"I don't know." He sighed as well. Just then, they heard a crooked sound and out of instinct, Annabelle grabbed Stefans arm.

"What was that?"

"Maybe it's um ninja turtles." Stefan spoke sarcastically and she turned to face him in disbelief and he laughed at her. Annabelle released his arms. "Your a vampire."

"Heretic actually." Annabelle looked at a small dead flower and slowly began chanting. The flower came back to life. Slowly, the two began speaking and chatting.

I updated again for two reasons.

First reason is I couldn't wait to upload this chapter and second reason is because Wattpad is glitching.

It took me about ten minutes to publish the other chapter because it kept saying 'valid' and wouldn't let me read other stories?

Anyone know what that means? My friend said someone must've reported my account or it's shutting down.