A Collection of Stories

Star-Crossed

Anastasia

Ever since Christmas, Vincent and I were almost inseparable. We made a life for ourselves, spending every moment we could together. There were days that he would spend it with Grandpa and the rest of the family, figuring out plans to keep me safe. There were nights that I would stay up late, sitting out in the garden and cried. I just couldn’t stay this far away from everyone that loved me; that loved Vincent. But at the same time, they didn’t want me to marry Vincent, the love of my life.

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I stood in the doorway that led out to the back, Vincent’s large, flannel button-up shirt hanging open, showing my tank top and panties. I closed my eyes, letting the warmth of the sun, warm my skin. Vincent had been away for almost a week now, and I missed him. Aunt Reese would come and visit from time to time, but I wanted Vincent, I wanted my little piece of heaven.

I hear footsteps from behind and two familiar arms wrap around my waist. I felt him press his lips to my neck, drawing me against his chest. I reached behind and slipped a hand into his hair and rested the other on his hands.

“Sweetheart, I am so sorry. I know I was away for too long. Aaron and I started talking about stuff and we couldn’t stop.” He whispered against my skin. I leaned into him, biting my lip. God I missed him—I missed this so much.

I opened my eyes and looked at him. “You were gone almost a week. I thought Victoria got you. Nobody would let me call you.” I whispered. “Please don’t leave that long again, I missed you.”

He nodded and lifted me up, wrapping my legs around his waist. “I missed you too, Ana.” He whispered, holding me close. I ran my fingers through his hair, kissing every part of his face. He closed his eyes and held me close, backing me into the doorframe. I leaned down and kissed his lips softly, cupping his cheek with one hand and resting the other on the side of his neck. He slipped his hands under my shirt as he slipped his tongue into my mouth. I moaned and pulled back slightly, smiling at him. He smiled back and started to lean in again. I giggled and wormed out of his arms, and ran away, teasing him. He growled and ran after me, trying to catch me. I ran around the house and out into the back yard, where he tackled me to the ground, grinning as he straddled me. I giggled and pulled him close, kissing him again. He kissed me back, lying on top of me.

Vincent slipped his lips to my neck and kissed it, then trailed a line of kisses down my neck, to my chest, and to my stomach. He stopped kissing it and looked up at me, running a hand over my stomach. He scooted up and lay next to me, running a hand through my hair.

“Ana, I’ve been thinking about something.” He whispered, looking at me. “What if we’re pregnant?” He whispered.

I stilled and looked down at my stomach. It could be true. We haven’t exactly been using any protection or anything. “I—I don’t know.” I whispered, folding my hands over my stomach. Vincent picked me up and carried me into the house, setting me down inside the bathroom.

“Hailey—Hailey told me that there was a pregnancy under the sink. Colette—Colette must have found about us doing it—or Hailey did…” He rambled on nervously. I sank down onto the toilet cover, numb with fear.

Vincent looked at me when I never said anything. He knelt in front of me, taking my face in his hands. “Baby, It’s gonna be okay. I promise.” He whispered. I nodded numbly, holding my stomach. He kissed my forehead softly, reaching behind him and grabbing the box.  “Ana, if I could pee on this for you, I would. But I can’t. You need to do this for us, okay?” He murmured. I nodded and took the box from him. I did as the instructions said and waited until the timer went off.

Vincent

I paced anxiously as I waited for the timer to ding. Ana was terrified of what might be, and I didn’t know how to comfort her. I jumped and grabbed the stick when the timer dinged. I looked at the sign and sighed in relief. No baby. I looked at Ana and scooped her into my arms, kissing her softly.

She looked at me, wrapping her arms around my neck. “No baby?” She whispered. I nodded and kissed her hair, so relieved. She relaxed in my arms and hugged me tight, nuzzling my neck. “God, I’ve never been so relieved in my life.” She whispered. I nodded and held her close.

“We’ll use protection from now on, I promise.” I whispered in her ear. She looked at me and nodded, kissed me softly. I kissed her back, setting her on the counter. She wrapped her legs around me, pulling me closer.

I reached over her head and fumbled around for a condom box or something. Ana pulled back and grabbed a box. I read the label and pulled the box of pills out for her. She took one and pulled me close, kissing me again. I picked her up and rushed her upstairs. I placed her on the bed and stripped down to my boxers, Ana smiled and got up, walking over to me. She played with my waist band, her fingers brushing lower than it every now and then.

She stretched up on her tiptoes and smiled softly at me. “Catch me.” She whispered before she ran away, again. I moaned and ran after her, following the sound of her footsteps.

I lost her for a moment before hearing her footsteps again. I followed them, making sure I never made a sound. I crept up behind her and swung Ana off her feet. She laughed and held onto me, kicking her legs wildly. I tightened my arms around her and spun in a circle, making her laugh even harder. I looked at her as she tried to calm down, and I knew she was the one. She was the one I would stay with until the Earth is burnt to a crisp. And I would stay with her until that day came. Ana and I sighed as her cell phone rang. I set her down and grabbed it off of the coffee table, answering it immediately. The person calling made my blood run cold. Victoria had found us, the wicked witch of the west finally found us. I wrapped my arms around Ana and held her close to me as Victoria said;

“Run, pretty boy, run. I’ll find you two; I swear on her life that I’ll find you two.” She ended the call, leaving my veins coursing with adrenaline. I held Anastasia close as I dialed my parent’s phone number and pressed it to my ear. My father picked up and I said,

"She found us, Dad. Victoria found us," Ana stiffened in my arms as I kissed her hair soothingly. Dad quickly told me where to take her and that he would meet us there. I hung up quickly before picking Ana up and carrying her into our room. We started packing almost immediately, making sure we left before Victoria made in into Italy.