I was driving down the road. Passing sign after sign not really paying much attention to them. The only time I turned my head to a sign was when I passed the Welcome to Mystic Falls sign. I sighed softly as I continued to drive. Home sweet home, I thought to myself. I was born and raised in the town my brothers and I used to run all over the place. I guess you're all wonder who I am right? Well, my name is Laura Lockwood. That's just my name though it's not who I am. Who I am is a damn good question because I don't even know who that is.
I going home because my older brother Richard, yes Mayor Richard Lockwood, passed away. My other brother , Mason, is already there with our sister-in-law , Carol, and our nephew ,Tyler. Though I'm getting off point here before I left Tyler had always liked me better than both his parents and they hated it. But back to what you all want to get back to, me coming home. I know if I left why would I come back. Obviously, Richard and I didn't leave on the best terms but that's why I coming home I need to be there for Tyler he doesn't deserve to suffer from my family's and I's mistakes.
I was driving through Small Town U.S.A. as I call it, anyway, I was driving through town when I came close to the Grill, or only popular restaurant in town. I pulled into the parking space and turned my car off. I took the keys out the ignition and opened the door the car. I hopped out and my boots hit against the road. I put my sunglasses on and slammed the door of my black Jeep shut. I walked up on to the sidewalk. Walking closer to the door I looked through the window and saw Tyler and his friends sitting at a table laughing. I smirked and pulled the glass door , surrounded by wood, open. I walked through the door and it shut behind me causing the bell to ring. My boots hit off the wooden floor as I walked closer to the table. His best friend Matt , I think, looked over and saw me. I put my finger my lips shushing him.
I walked next to him and stood their for a couple minutes. When I realized he wasn't going to noticed me I spoke.
" Wow, Ty love you too."
His head whipped around and faced me, " Aunt Laura?!" he exclaimed.
" no, it's just your other amazing, Badass aunt who owns a black , lifted Jeep," I replied sarcastically.
He laughed, " hey Aunt Laura."
He stood up and gave me a hug. I hugged him back I heard Matt start laughing at the scene unfolding.
" Wow, Ty never knew you to show so much emotion towards another person other than yourself."
" oh, shut it. Where do think he got it from?"
" his Father," they said at the same time.
" ouch. Hey Ty where is your uncle he said he would meet me here?"
" Mason, I don't where he is," he said honestly.
" will you tell him I'm at the bar if you see him?"
" Yeah."
" thanks Ty you're the best," I said walking over to the bar and taking a seat. I sat down and the bartender came over.
" bourbon," I said and she nodded. I sighed and waited for her to bring my drink back.
" Bourbon. You sure you can handle that?" A make voice asked.
" I don't think some stranger has a right to tell me what I can and can't handle." I said back.
" Then let's not be strangers anymore. Damon Salvatore."
" Well Damon. I'm Laura Lockwood."
" Lockwood? Like Richard Lockwood?" He asked me. Sitting on the stool next to me. The bartender came over and placed the drink down in front of me.
" um.. Yeah. He was my older brother."
' well, I'm sorry for what happened to him," Damon said lowering his head.
" it's fine. My other brother Mason is supposed to be here, but he's not."
" good thing I'm here to keep you company then, huh." He said chuckling slightly.
" yeah, I guess so."
" So will I be seeing you around here more? Because my friend and I could use a new drinking buddy?"
" Maybe. If you have a drinking buddy already where is he?" I asked taking a sip of my drink.
" He is with his girlfriend."
" Girlfriend? Aren't most drunks single?"
He chuckled at my statement, " usually. But there's an exception."
" What about you? Anyone special in your?"
" Not at the moment. Why you interested in changing that?" He said jokingly.
" Maybe. After I get to know you a little better."
" Well, there's this barbeque at the Gilbert house. If you would be interested in joining me," he said waving the bartender over.
" I'd love to Mr. Salvatore."
" I'll pick you up at 1:30 then Ms. Lockwood," the bartender came over to us, " put it on my tab."
The bartender nodded and walked away.
" Hey Laura sorry I'm late," a make voice said behind us. I turned around and saw my older brother.
" Mason, hey. It's fine I had company." I said smiling at Damon.
" I see that. Well,we should get going Carol wants to see you," he said urging me to get away from Damon.
" Fine. You go I want to say goodbye to Tyler."
" Okay. I'll be in the truck," he said and headed for the door. When he was gone I stood up to leave. Before I could move away from the stool Damon grabbed my wrist.
" What are you doing?" I asked him. He didn't respond. Damon pulled me to him and pressed his lips against mine. When we broke apart I gasped, " wow!"
" Yeah. So I'll pick you up at 1:30.." he said trying to regain his train of thought.
" Yeah. Yes. Um.. I should!d probably go before my brother calls the calvery."
" Of course. See you later Luara," he said turning back towards the bar.
" You too."
I walked away from the bar and out of the restaurant. I hoped into the driver's side of my Jeep and pulled away from the Grill.