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The feeling and sight of everyone's eyes on me was something that was way to familiar for my liking.

I stood there like an idiot, the doors closed behind me causing me to slightly jump. I scanned the room, I saw Tasha at the end of the table, who was looking at me with a sympathetic look. Nicole was sat next to Tasha and she smiled at me and I couldn't help but smile back. I continue to let my eyes wonder up the table, the girls were giving off mixed feelings, some looked angry, some looked happy,some even stared in awe.

The further up the table I got the more afraid I was feeling, the vampires looked at me with curious eyes but most of the men looked at me with hungry eyes. Then there was Paris,Colt,Chris and Cyrus all sat next to one another.

Rose and Hunter were seated with Ana and a few other people I hadn't recognised. Hunter nodded at me whilst Rose looked like she was about to burst with excitement. Ana was about to get of her seat but luckily Hunter grabbed her.

I was debating whether I should look at Ivan or not, but as always my curiosity got the best of me. The very second my eyes locked with his,i took a sharp intake of breath. He sat there in his black silk suit and bow tie, his hair was immaculate and his jade green eyes made it hard for me to keep my balance. He stared straight at me, I couldn't keep my eyes on him for long to know what his expression was like, but a small smile grew on his face, flashing his pearly whites.

The silence was agonising and for some stupid reason I felt like I needed to say something. I didn't want to stutter, so I made sure I knew what I was going to say.

Mental pep talk.Check. Speech prepared. Check. Smile. Check.

"Good evening everyone, I hope I didn't make too much of an entrance" I politely say, making sure to smile.

To my surprise the room filled with laughter, out of fear I forced out an awkward laugh.

Thankfully the butler took it as an opportunity to take me to my seat. He held out his hand I rested nine on top of his. Holding my dress up with the other hand I made my way down the steps and towards the royal end of the table.

When I had reached Ivan a few people stood up,including Ivan.

I first greeted Ivan, hello were the only worlds exchanged. I was guessing he was still in a mood with me.

I greeted Rose, Hunter and Ana before directing my attention to the four unfamiliar faces.

"Such a magnificent young lady, it is a pleasure to meet you, my name is Molly, I'm a friend of Roses" she was a curvy, brown eyed, brown haired women, dressed in a grey mermaid styled dress.

"The pleasures all mine Molly" I reply whilst shaking her hand.

"I'm Jacob, Molly's my wife" a brown haired man asked, who was in a suit the same colour as Molly's grey dress.

"Good evening" I greet, shaking his hand.

"I'm Caroline, and this is my husband, Kai" Caroline was blonde and Kai was a brunette. She wore a black dress and he was in a black Suit. Just as the previous couple they looked like super models.

We took our seats, I was next to Ivan and the others were seated either side of the table.

"I'm starting to doubt my choice of outfit, if I knew I was going to be dining with super models I would of faked and illness" I joke. Just as before they started to laugh.

"Oh stop it, if anyone's going to be faking the illness it should be one of us, look at you. I thought all the rumours were lies, the way people were describing you, I thought they were talking about an angel, turns out they were right. Beautiful doesn't even come close" Molly complimented.

"Well, thank you very much" I reply

"I used to be quite the stunner when I was your age" Caroline joked

"What's changed" I add.

Earning another wave of laugher.

"What a gem" she says whilst putting her hand on my wrist.

The rooms volume decreased once again as the chef had announced the foods arrival.

It was a meat dish, I couldn't pronounce the name but i was certain it was Lamb or beef.

The rest of the meal consisted of laughter and inappropriate comments. I had kept my tension mostly aimed at the women as Ivan had made conversation with the men.

Ivan hadn't spoken to me the whole time and I was starting to get annoyed, so I waited for the next opportunity to confront him and it was now, I slightly leaned over to my left and into Ivan's chest, it seemed to of caught his attention as he rested his hand on the back of the chair and lowered his head.

"Are you still mad at me?" I ask in a hushed tone. I watched as he paused, picking up his glass, raising it to his lips and taking a sip.

"No"

"Liar" I reply.He doesn't reply instead he takes another sip of alcohol.

"I said I was sorry"

He leaned in closer.

"Don't worry about it" muttering in my ear and then kissing me on the head.

All most instantly I felt myself leaning into him. But I quickly snapped out of it remembering we were surrounded by people. I looked up at him to see his usual smirk on his face.

Once all the food had been devoured,the guests retreated to the ball room where music was played and people mingled. I had found myself floating around the room speaking to familiar faces and greeting new ones.

I bid my farewells to everyone before heading back to Ivan's quarters, he had reassured me he would stay behind to catch up with his fellow friends.

Once I reached my room, I had changed into something comfortable and slipped Into bed. Sleep shortly followed.

------------------- Some time later

It had been two weeks since the dinner.Things with me and Ivan have been amazing, I hadn't had any doubts or concerns, there wasn't any arguments or hurtful comments it was just nice and I was happy.

We had been to dinner a couple of times, each time we would go to a diffenet by place and each time I would be putty in his hands. He made it clear they were just 'outings' but I told him straight that they were dates, he would never argue back he'd just suck it up and whine about it.

Since everything was going so well I had convinced Ivan to let me put a Christmas tree and decorations around his quarters.

"Ivan!!, Come on you said we were going to buy the decorations today!!" I shout.

I was sat In the oversized living room, picturing where everything would go.Rose,Hunter and Ana were going to come round Christmas Day, in the evening. Rose and I had already made it clear we were going to be making the dinner whilst the men did what they do best,nothing. I had already brought most of my presents for everyone, i was struggling to find something special for Ivan, I've already got a few little presents,7 to be exact but I wanted to give him something extravagant.

"Ivan!!" I repeat

"What" he calmly says, striding into the room.

"Christmas is in a week and you said that-"

"I know what I said" he cuts in.

"Then what are you waiting for"

I stand up and walk over to the door and open it.

"It's a bit of fun Ivan, it's Christmas"

"I fucking hate Christmas" he whined

"Oh don't be a baby, are you coming or not?" I don't wait for him to reply, I walk out the door and down the steps.

I can hear him sigh and the door slam shut.

"Finished throwing your toys out the pram" I teased.

We arrived at the entrance ready to leave when I came to a frantic stop.

"What?" He asks

I don't reply, my eyes still stuck on the unwanted presence.

"There's no way I'm going alone" he adds.

"So you invited Nicole and Colt!"

"Don't be a 'baby'" he says mocking my previous words.

I push past him and make my way to the doors.

"Hi Rogue" Greeted Colt

"Hey" I quickly reply

"Hi" Added Nicole

"Alright" I reply. Not wanting to encourage a conversation, I head straight to the car and sat in the front seat, slamming the door behind me.