"It was about time you'd joined our team, Elena!" Bonnie added with a sign of satisfaction visible on her face.
"Yes!" Caroline agreed. "I feel like after all the persuasion and infinite hours, we have finally convinced you."
"Yes Care, you can be a hell of an annoying friend when you want to." I laughed at my friend's pout.
But indeed, they did it. After many hours of bubbling about how we were all meant to work together, about how talented I was and how much the NYPD could change my life, be that something that I was waiting for, I applied for the job and they immediately contacted me. And I guess I am happy with my choice. Working with the amazing investigators, that Tyler and Matt are in the field, is just another joy because I have known the two of them since I can remember. Bonnie has been my best friend since high school and I simply can't make it through the day without her. Her medical abilities are just the icing on the cake and I couldn't be happier to work with a greater forensic scientist. And then there is Caroline, the life of everything that moves around us, she is just like a ray of light through out our 'moping around' times and never-ending dramas. She is working in the office, providing us information so that we can get to know the victim better or search different areas of the investigation. As I said before, we're just one big family. However, the police officer responsible for our actions as a police squad is Mr. Damon Salvatore. I haven't had the chance or opportunity to meet the person that my friends cannot stop bragging about. They all seem to look up to him but daily complain about his cockiness and 'lack of humanity', as they called it several times. I am really curious and intrigued by his presence and I haven't even met the guy yet. I guess that I will tomorrow (finally). For now I am just enjoying the last night of freedom, of no worries and sleepless nights, no cases to crack and no guilt that is needed to be felt. It's just me and them, like it has always been.
"To Elena, our new cop and working buddy!" Matt reaches his shot of tequila in the air, marking a toast. The others whistle and the girls giggle as we all say "Cheers!" and drink the shot of tequila from one gasp.
"Ready for tomorrow?" Tyler asks, putting his hand over Care's shoulders. The two of them have been together since our graduation day. Bonnie and I have always joked about how lonely Caroline and her annoyingly cute boyfriend make us feel. I guess that after all we felt a little jealousy as the blonde was always getting the most of the boys' attention and she somehow managed to end up with the good one. That jealousy was though topped with tons of happiness, good thoughts and genuine lovingness.
"Definitely. I can't wait for us to get the next case cracked and arrest the first bad guy that comes in our sight." I say proudly, picturing the victorious moment.
"Slow down, Gilbert! You may fool the others and they might just take you as a bad girl." Bonnie laughed. "You're just a kitten, chill your excitement woman."
"Easy there, Benett. I know that even you're afraid of me." I made a 'meow' sound that sounded more like an aggressive cat, trying to mark her territory.
"It's all lies, E."
"Remember that one time when that high school stalker of yours was following you on your way to class? Because I remember the fear that was visible in your voice. Who did you call that day? Your badass friend, that's right. You called me, and it turned out that the poor guy was just heading out of the building. Yep, and I'm still the kitten." I laugh at Bonnie, who is carefully eyeing me.
Everybody started laughing along with me. It was just one of those nights spent at the Grill (our favorite local bar which was, unlike the other New York bars, quiet and easygoing), in the dim of the light, gathering reminiscences of our early days. My mind couldn't help but drift to tomorrow.
"Oh shit." I heard Matt mutter under his breath. I looked at his expression with interest as I saw his face falling from a happy mood to a serious and thoughtful look. He then, to my surprise, pulled the empty glasses of tequila further on the table, away from him. I followed his breath that lead me to the other's faces. Their faces seemed to take a more serious look as they aimed Matt's reason of sudden weirdness and stiffness.
"Look who has just made an appearance." Pointed Bonnie as if I was not confused enough.
I looked at the door which was now closing, the atmosphere of the bar suddenly growing quieter, everybody's eyes scanning a certain silhouette.
AN: New storyyyy! I'm so happy I came up with it and I hope that you will enjoy it as much as I do. I'm gonna update it every Monday so see you then.