AN:

Yeah, so, I kinda regret deleting all my old chapters and restarting on the same story instead of just creating a new one, so I decided to be backwards and upload the original chapters here. Enjoy those of you who like the story before, especially if you're tired and frustrated at the fact that the rewrite is taking so long.

"Evangeline!" I hear my mom call me from the floor below me of our new house.

We're originally from Chicago, Illinois, but I begged my parents to move to Mystic Falls, Virginia to find out more about my family. See, I was given up for adoption as soon as I was born, and just about a half a year ago, I found a picture hidden in an old toy that my father apparently left me. There were two men in it, one with black hair and crystal blue eyes, was almost completely identical to me, except for my light brown eyes of course. I suspected him to be my father due to the striking resemblance. The other man was somewhat older, with scruffy dark brown hair and eyes. On the back of the picture, there was the writing: Ethan and Zach, Mystic Falls.

"Evangeline!" I shook my head as my mom yelled for me again.

"I'm coming!" I yelled back. I go downstairs to find her smiling nervously in the kitchen. Hesitantly, I asked her, "What's wrong?"

"I'm sorry sweetheart, but I just found out I'm going to have to stay mainly on campus with the students when I start teaching at Whitmore." Mom smiled apologetically at when when she said this.

Whitmore is the college she now teaches at since we moved; she teaches Psychology. My mom worked almost all of the time where we used to live, but she's never had to stay away from me, so I wasn't okay. Of course I wasn't going to tell her that, so I said, "It's alright mom. I'll be alright while you're gone."

"Oh, that's great honey. Well I have to leave tonight in order to be ready for classes tomorrow, but I'll be here long enough to see you when you get home from school. I want to hear all about your first day!" As soon as she mentioned school, my eyes widened.

"How could I forget?!" I yelled, as I ran back upstairs to my shoes. Putting them on quickly, I ran back down, grabbed my keys off the counter, got in my car, and drove off to school.

As I stood in front of Mystic Falls High School, I felt nervousness bubble up within me. Although it was the first day of school, this is my senior year, so of course everyone else will already know each other. Looking around, I saw a three girls to my left that seemed almost as nervous as I, but why? There was a perky looking blonde, a dark skinned one who looked upset, and another who had dark brown hair and olive skin. For some reason, I couldn't take my eyes off of them. It's as though they were… different.

"That's Caroline, Bonnie, and Elena, if you're wondering." I jumped as I heard a voice come from behind me. Embarrassed that I was caught, I turned around to see who the person was. He was very tall compared to my 4'9" height with blonde hair and baby blue eyes. "I'm Matt by the way." He said while sticking his hand out.

Taking his hand and shaking it, I smiled. "Evangeline, or Eva if you prefer."

"Nice to meet you Eva. Well, I have to go, but I'll see you later."

"Nice to meet you too, and see you later Matt."

As he walked away, I started to feel as though I was being watched, so I looked around until my light brown eyes met forest green ones. They belonged to a guy with styled brown hair and a blank stare. Feeling uncomfortable, I looked away from Mr. Creepy and walked into the school.

As I walked down the hallway, I heard a guy and girl arguing.

"No. But if I don't have a choice in the matter, then neither do you." Said a voice that made me shiver in fear.

I turned the corner as saw the couple: it was one of the girls from this morning, whose name I could not remember, and Mr. Creepy. "I said let go of me." She told him.

Just then a teacher came up. "Let her go." He said while moving him away. However, instead of listening, Mr. Creepy pushed him against the locker, making me squeak out and back away in surprise.

"Stefan, stop it!" Yelled the girl who I had forgotten about.

"You're not gonna want to get in my way. Okay Ric? I will see you both in history." Mr. Creepy, now known as Stefan walked off like nothing had happened.

Finally, the pair take notice of my wide eyed stare. As they came closer, I freaked out and sped away from them. It's only the first day, and this school already has me paranoid.

As I enter history class, I noticed blondie from this morning, the brunette from the hallway, Mr. Creepy who's now known as Stefan, and the teacher from the hallway all in the same class. Tensing, I went to sit at the opposite side of the room, away from all of them. From my seat, I could see them from the corner of my eye.

My attention is taken away from them, however, when the teacher, whose name I guessed was Mr. Saltzman from the writing on the board, began to talk. "Welcome back, seniors. Let's turn our brains back on, starting with this country's original founders... the Native Americans."

Just then, a gorgeous blonde girl strutted into the class and said, "What about the Vikings?" She sat down, but as she did, I noticed blondie and brunette look at her.

Without missing a beat, Mr. Saltzman answered her, "There's no evidence that Viking explorers actually settled in the United States. Who are you?"

With a smirk, she said, "My name's Rebekah. I'm new. And history's my favorite subject."

Noticing the looks that kept on being sent to her, I pursed my slips and sighed. This is going to be a long year.

I sat on the bleachers overlooking all the activities happening on the field. I looked upon everything with boredom until I saw the sassy blonde, who I remembered as Rebekah, do some very impressive gymnastic moves and end with a split. She then looks at blondie, I really need to learn her name, with a smile.

I laugh as quietly as I could when I saw this, until I heard the approaching voices of Stefan and the brunette arguing again.

"You think I'm annoying now? Wait till homecoming. Hey, who you bringing, by the way? I don't want to be weird." He asked her. I tried to look like I was doing work, and not eavesdropping, so I looked down and started writing.

Suddenly, I hear Stefan yell out, "Watch it, dick!" Startled, I looked up and saw that he was yelling at some random guy.

"Who are you?!" The brunette interrupts that though.

"I'm the guy who's been assigned to protect a human blood bag. I mean, no offense or anything." This made my eyes widen when he called her a human blood bag. What in the world did he mean by that? Unfortunately, I couldn't find out since she decided to walk away from him.

"What?!" He yelled to her. When he received no answer, he only shrugged. I looked back again as he turned around, but I could feel his eyes on me, so I looked up. As our eyes me, I bit my lip and clenched my hands. Suddenly, he started to approach me. Frightened, I got my things and tried to speed away, but he caught my arm, which made me squeak.

"Letting go." He said as he put his arms up in surrender. "I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm Stefan."

"Evangeline." I said cautiously. "I, um, I should get going." I then went passed him, tense until I was no longer near the field.

I didn't know exactly why I came, but I was at some school bonfire. I felt completely out of place and alone.

"You don't look like you're having fun." I jumped slightly from fright when I heard the british accent. When I turned around, I saw Rebekah.

"Oh, well I don't know anyone here, so it isn't exactly fun." I gave her a half smile. "I'm Evangeline by the way. Or Eva as some call me."

She smiled and said, "Rebekah. It's a pleasure."

"So, why did you move here?" I asked a bit curious.

"My family had business to take care of." She said while staring at me. "And you?"

"I was adopted, and I found out my father may have lived here. So, I came to find out who my family is."

"Well, I've decided that I'm going to help you." She told me. "Family is very important. Plus, us girls have to stick together. Now I must take my leave, but I'll see you in class tomorrow."

"See you then Rebekah." I said with a giggle.

Looking at the time, I decided to head back home so I could talk to my mom before she leaves for Whitmore. However, it seems that I could not get a break from all things crazy in this town. There was a car on fire! I stood shocked as I saw the brunette from earlier and Mr. Saltzman.

"Elena! Elena! Open the door!" I heard Mr. Saltzman yell. I couldn't hear her response, but I noticed the door wasn't opening.

Mr. Saltzman rushed to another car to find something. He found a lacrosse stick and tried to break the door with it, but it didn't work. Suddenly, the fire became stronger. Instinctively, I screamed out, then covered my mouth. I notice Mr. Saltzman look at me with an expression of horror, but then the trunk of the car breaks open which distracts him. I then saw him helping the brunette get out

"Hurry up before it blows!" He yells to her. Turning to me, he yells at me, "You too! It isn't safe!"

"Wait! Wait, wait, wait!" I had started to back up until I heard her shout. I see her grab Stefan from the trunk. I run over to them to help her and Mr. Saltzman save him. We rush away from the car as quick as we can, and he car explodes.

I sit in my car covered in ashed a minor cuts. I barely even notice the tears streaking down my face until I feel a sting from a cut on my cheek. The shock had worn off as soon as I got in my car, but I've been sitting here for about five minutes. Suddenly, my phone's ringtone startles me, and I compose myself before answering. "Hello?"

"Sweetie, I'm sorry but I won't be able to see you when you get home, I have to leave now, but I love you alright?" It was my mom.

"Yeah, it's fine mom. I understand. I'm sorry I didn't go home sooner."

"It's alright. I will be able to come by on weekends so I'll just see you then alright?"

"Yeah, alright." I noticed Stefan was outside of my car door, so with a second of hesitation, I quietly let him in.

"Well, see you on the weekend. I love you." My mom told me.

"Yeah, love you too mom." I said back before hanging up the phone. I then turned to Stefan. "Um, hi?"

"I just wanted to say thanks for earlier. With helping me out of the car I mean." He said with a slight smile that seemed forced.

"You're welcome." I gave a smile back and he got out of the car.

"See you tomorrow then." He said, right before shutting my door and walking away. With that, I started the car and drove home.

"What have I gotten myself into." I muttered.