Title: Damn Those Lilies
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Category: Books – Vampire Kisses
Pairings: William/Valentine, Raven/Alexander

Disclaimer: I do not own the sexiness that is Valentine and William or any other recognizable aspect of this story. I do not make a profit from this; this is a project for fun and use by other fans.

Chapter Eight

William's P.O.V.

I felt my breath catch in my throat as my eyes ran over the pale perfection that was presented before me.

"William, these are a couple of my friends from Romania," Alexander introduced "the older is Jagger, and the younger is named Valentine."

"Valen, Jagger, this is Raven's younger brother William."

Jagger nodded in my direction, and Valentine smiled coyly and my face slowly flushed.

"So why are we gathered here on this dark dreary night?" I asked, trying to diffuse my flustered thoughts.

"Well," Raven said " Alexander and I wanted to share some exciting news with everyone."

"But first everyone sit down and get comfortable, " Alexander interrupted.

Raven and Alexander sat on one side of the blond duo, and I was left with the spot beside Valentine, the angel from the other night.

I walked over and lowered my tall frame onto the blanket covered grass.

"Hello again," Valentine said.

I opened and closed my mouth a few times, trying to not stammer. Finally the words came to my tongue.

"Sorry about the other night," I started.

"You have nothing to worry about," Valentine interjected "I understand the annoying older sibling problem"

I laughed as he rolled his eyes in his brother's direction. The other three were oblivious to our conversation. They were reminiscing about old times or something of that nature.

"So I now know why I thought you looked so familiar." Valen stated.

"And that would be?"

"We've met before, years ago when we were children. I followed Jagger and Luna here when they came looking for Alexander, don't you remember?" asked the excited little vampire.

I thought back, and tried to think of the years of my childhood. I vaguely remembered a crush and a blond haired child

"I can remember a little bit," I replied and Valentine continued to look at me with glimmering eyes full of hope.

We continued talking and getting to know each other, and when the elder vampires decided to stop gabbing we where sitting closely and joking like old friends, it was so amazing.

I looked over and saw Raven smiling in my direction. She looked away quickly but I didn't care I was feeling like a rock star.

I started when Alexander cleared his throat demanding everyone's undivided attention

"Now that we are all acquainted, I think it's time to share what has us out on this fine evening."

Raven moved over closer to Alexander and he pulled her against him, his arms around her waist.

I watched them. Raven smiling up at her love, nodding slightly. Alexander inhaled and exhaled slowly and decided to just spit it out.

"Raven and I are expecting a child."

It was amazing, but unexpected news. The shock froze me for a second and then I was jumping up to embrace my sister."

"Congrats you two." Jagger exclaimed.

Valentine walked over to join in the excitement. "When is the baby due?" He asked.

I was wondering the same question, I couldn't wait for the chance to spoil my little niece or nephew.

"Not for a while yet, we were so excited that we just wanted to tell you guys." Raven explained with a huge grin on her face.

"Have you told mom and dad yet?" I asked.

"Hehehe yeah not yet," Raven said nervousness resounding in her voice.

"Don't worry Rave, they will be so excited a new little baby that they can spoil and just send home," I joked trying to settle her down.

"I hope," she whispered.

I hugged her once again and we spent most of the night celebrating the good news. All in all it was a terrific night and I got to see the man of my dreams once again.