The Hooded Luna:Happily Ever After
Chapter 19~Fixing Things

~Third Person POV~

"So I died and you and Maleficent got together?" Phoenix asked breaking the silence that had settled over them. She knew she was jealous and if Peter looked at her he'd see it too. She quickly stood up and walked up to the bar. Peter stared at her back curiously as he tried to figure out what the hell he was going to do about this. He was attracted to her and he wouldn't deny it but he simply couldn't be with her. Mates? She already had two which from what he could tell was enough for her and he wasn't really in the mood to get his heart broken again. He continued to stay quiet as he blatantly ignored Phoenix's question. She grabbed the shot glass he was using earlier before going behind the bar and filling it up with Vodka. She downed the shot before letting her eyes float over to him. He looked up in her eyes and her breath hitched in her throat. She lost herself in his beautiful grey eyes and it was like being under his control all over again but more intense. Lust wasn't the emotion she was feeling this time but love, and her body ached to be in his arms. They were both so enveloped in their thoughts that neither of them had realized they were walking towards each other. Before either of them could register what was happening their lips were attached. They both froze as one waited for the other to make a move. Phoenix's wolf pushed her way to the front as she fought Phoenix for control. She smirked triumphantly and wrapped her arms around Peter's neck as she slowly moved her lips against his. Peter rested his hand on her hips and let his lips move perfectly in sync with hers.

'That's what being in love with Peter Pan feels like.' Phoenix's wolf said smiling at the pair. She'd missed this, sure before there were Alex and Mateo and then just Mateo but the whole time she craved to be with her first-she craved to be with Peter. Phoenix blinked out of her trance and pulled away from Peter. Peter's chest ached as he swallowed down the need to pull her into him again. Phoenix missed the hurt look that flashed in his eyes as she looked down at the ground and then pack up at him.

"Sorry." She whispered, trying to keep her eyes on his and not on his lips. Peter didn't respond but watched her intently, something he was slowly becoming famous for. Phoenix took a deep breath before walking back over to the bar and pouring herself another drink.

"We didn't 'get together'. She died and no matter how we tried to ignore the empty feeling in our chest-we couldn't. Whatever we were doing was strictly platonic, neither of us would do anything to hurt her." He said harshly. As soon as the word left his mouth he felt like he was drowning. Maleficent wasn't evil- not even close- but she lost her best friend and family leaving her feeling helpless and she swore she'd never feel that way again. Maleficent had been betrayed once by a power-hungry prince who took something from her to become king. He swore he loved her and that he would make her queen. Katrina found her alone and broken and slowly helped her back to her normal self. When Katrina died it was like Mal had lost a part of herself and she couldn't handle that. Peter stood up quickly and took a deep breath as he started to speed walk out of the door.

"Do you hate me?" Phoenix asked weakly. In all honesty, she was mostly thinking the question- she hadn't even realized she asked until it was too late. She internally cringed at how afraid she sounded but truth be told she was terrified with the response he was going to give her. She'd just lost Alex and she wasn't ready to lose anybody else, she told herself but deep down she knew that was only half of the truth. He stopped walking but didn't turn to face her.

"I mean I did kill your best friend and you said 'she died' not I died." She added quickly.

"And you just referred to our best friend as just mine." He said simply before he walked completely out of the room. As soon as he was gone Phoenix was hit with the weight of his lack presence. She was hit with a sudden stabbing pain in her chest and whimpered softly. She grabbed the counter and closed her eyes as she tried to get herself together.

"What's the matter piccolo?" Mateo asked making her jump. She opened her eyes to see him standing in front of her with a frown as he waited for an answer.

"I'm fine, why?" She lied letting go of the counter and standing straighter up as she tried to ignore the feeling in her chest. He rolled his eyes and shook his head.

"Did you forget I can literally feel your emotions?" He asked crossing his arms over his chest. Phoenix shut her eyes tightly and took a deep breath.

"Yup." She said honestly as she slowly opened her eyes again.

"What's the matter?" He asked slower. She bit her lip hard as tears filled her eyes and shrugged.

"I killed my best friend." She sobbed. His eyes widened in shock and he took a step towards her before pulling her into him.

"What's wrong? Where's Kenzie?" He asked trying to get her to calm down. His mind was racing as he tried to figure out how he would tell his best friend that his mate killed his.

"Not Kenzie." She hiccuped. He released a breath of relief but pulled back a little to make it clear he was still confused.

"I was best friends with Maleficent. I died and she-they couldn't handle it. I'm the reason they became like this. Mateo, I just killed my best friend." She sobbed. She buried her face in his chest as she tried to quiet down her sobs.

"And I'm pretty sure Peter hates me." She whined in between her sniffles.

"I thought you didn't love him." He teased in response knowingly. She groaned and pulled away from him before wiping the tears from her cheeks.

"I don't." She said rolling her eyes.

"Maybe you should stop trying to deny your feelings." He said softly. She rolled her eyes at him and pouted.

"Even if I wanted to he doesn't want to be with me. Plus he lives in another world and I killed his best friend." She said closing her eyes running her fingers through her hair.

"It sounds like you're giving up to me." He said making her eyes fling open. She growled under her breath and pushed him out of her way. She froze as he realized what he just did.

"Thank you." She said without turning to face him.

"You're welcome." Mateo answered warmly. She stepped out of the room as she went to find Lucifer.

"Luce." She said catching his attention. He turned to face her and groaned.

"I'm not here to sell my soul or anything I just need your help." She said softly.

"Help with what?" He asked watching her skeptically.

"I need you to help me bring Maleficent back to life."

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