My weakness

A new girl arrives in town: she has things to do, people to see and a world to save... and what does she need Jeremy for? (Sorry, I know I suck at summaries)

AN: This is just something that came to mind. It's been a while since I wrote FF, and it's only my very frst TVD fic. So go easy on me please :p
Most characters don't belong to me, just borrowing.
Story is still without my beta, but things will change (so all mistakes are on me... apologies in advance)

Enjoy!
Reviews are rewarded with cookies (not bribing anyone, though)

CHAPTER I: Arrival

Rain poured down from the sky. People all over the place were rushing to get inside a building or a nearby car. No one paid any attention to a lonely girl with a dark hoody who was trying to get into a taxi.

'Damn you, Americans!' she said to herself. She had only been on American soil for half an hour and already she longed for her home country. No, she should think of it now. She had things to do, people to see, a world to save. Maya didn't have an option. She had to get into a taxi and get the hell to Mystic Falls, where 'an old friend' had summoned her.

Finally a yellow car stopped right in front of her. The soaked young woman got in and gave swift directions, even though she had never even been to the US. Her long dark hair was soaked, as were her jeans. During the ride she kept thinking, thinking about her friend, about the reason why she was asked to come, and about the troubles that were hanging over everyone's head. What had he gotten himself into this time?
The drive to the town of Mystic Falls took about an hour, and in that time, Maya noticed the scenery change from metropolitan-looking city to quiet and easygoing towns. The weather too had changed. It wasn't raining anymore, and a small ray of sunshine managed to fight its way through the floating clouds. Nature was surrounding her when the driver said they were almost there, and her clothes were almost dry again.

'Where should I drop you off, miss?' he asked politely as they slowly passed the town square.

'Here will be fine, I think.' The car stopped, Maya paid the man and she got out of the car.
The Mystic Falls town square had something welcoming and cozy. Maybe coming here wouldn't be a bad thing after all. Well, not all bad, hopefully. She sat down on a wooden bench under an oak tree and took out her notebook. The people that walked by, all nodded to her, as to recognize she was there and to say hello. Kind people, she thought.

At first, Maya was writing down things she noticed about the town. Like the fact that the apparently local bar was really easy to reach, and very difficult to secure. The square was relatively big for such a small town, but perfect for gatherings. Again, it was hard to keep safe.
Her notes were changing. The words started to form small figures, and eventually, Maya was drawing her way through the town. She had her eyes closed, but she still managed to make a map of the town, completely with all the roads and major buildings. According to what she had found out, the school would be the best place it things came down to a fight, but the bar did have its advantages as well.

'Hi…' a voice interrupted her strategic thoughts. Her blue eyes caught the a pair of bambi brown ones. 'I haven't seen you here before. Are you new?' he asked. The boy, or man… she couldn't decide yet, was wearing a dark leather jacket and a V-neck shirt, and that was most definitely a very familiar style.

'Do you really know every single residents of Mystic Falls?' she asked before she could stop herself.

'No, but… I mean… Whatever.' He started stuttering. Maya grinned. She loved annoying people, that was another thing that is His fault…

'Hey, wait. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to be nasty. Yes, I'm new here.' She smiled, putting her notebook away.

'Oh, well, I'm Jeremy. Jeremy Gilbert.' He introduced himself with quite a dashing smile.

'Hi Jeremy. I'm Maya.' Now what were her instructions again? 'Get to the Gilbert House at 3pm'

'Gilbert… That name does sound a bit familiar.' Maya tried to get more intell, without it being obvious.

'We're one of the founding families. Together with the Lockwoods, Forbes' and the Salvatores.' He stated. That last name got her attention.

'Are they all still here?'

'Yes, descendants of all families never moved away. You seem awfully interested in the local history.' He noticed. Jeremy came to sit next to her, still smiling.

He was just a pawn. She needed to get to his house, that's her assignment. Why? She didn't have a clue.

'There you are, Jer!' she heard a woman's voice say. Her eyes followed the direction of the sound, and they ended with a beautiful young woman with long dark hair, not unlike her own.

'Oh, hi Elena. This is Maya, she's new here.'

'Hi! I'm Elena, Jeremy's sister.' She smiled. See, the people in this town were all kind. Definitely worth a save.

'Jer, we have to get home. Jenna called.' Elena said. The boy nodded and looked at his new friend.

'Oh, sorry Maya. Would you like to come with us for dinner? It seems like you don't know many people here.'

'You might be right. My family is still in my home town, and I don't really know anyone here, except for you two. SO yeah, I'd really like that.' Maya used her prettiest smile to show how happy she was. Up until now, she had only had good luck. Hopefully that wouldn't change...