I can do this.
Yes. I can because I'm Elena Gilbert.
I tell myself hundredth time as I brush my black hairs softly. It's not everyday you got nervous because you're going to come face to face with your enemies. Argh!
It is my first day of junior year not to mention in boarding school. My daddy dearest has finally convinced me to join the Fell Church School which is by the way full of rich asses. Our family is one of founding families and being a Gilbert has it's own perks sometimes but as I say only sometimes. My father is a doctor at Mystic Falls which happens to be my hometown. Mystic falls is not far from Fell church to which I'm extremely greatful. At least I can go to see my family whenever I want.
Being in Boarding school is not what bothering me, it is the gang which live here. Gilbert family has it's own personal enemies which includes Mikelson's, Pierce's and above all Salvatore's. I cringe at the thought of being dragged in this mess. I was happily studying with my friends in Mystic High but what can I say now!
When I came here last night, Caroline Forbes my roommate made it pretty clear to me that I'm going to be their target now. Forbes are good friend of ours and I just hope Caroline stand by my side during all this.
I knew it from the start and I even give it as an excuse for not going to Fell Church school but my dad told me to be strong. I curse myself now for accepting my father's offer because I'm not at all strong.
"Elena How long are you going to stand there?" Caroline's voice snaps me out of my thoughts and I look at her through mirror.
She smiles. "I know it's tough but you'll get through this" she says and I nod slowly. I take in my appearance one last time. I'm wearing my uniform, hairs pulled in a high ponytail. I sighs. This is going to be a long day.
"Come on" she takes her bag pack like me and we both makes our way toward the classroom.
"You know Elena.. Don't get yourself involved in anything. Just stay away from those rich asses. They're not worth your time" Caroline tells me softly as we walk down the hall. I nod my head. She really is very supportive and good friend. Well I didn't mentioned much about Caroline so here it is. Forbes is also one of founding families. Caroline is blond beauty actually. She really is very beautiful with her green eyes.
"There you go" Caroline murmurs under her breath and my head snaps up to see my other roommate Davina Claire standing with Kol Mikelson. Before you ask, I know every single one of them. It's hard not to know as we all have been raised in same town.
Kol's one arm is resting around Davina's waist and I didn't miss the smirk on his face when his eyes lands on mine.
Davina is my roommate but she clearly greets me genuinely even when she is with a Mikelson. I smiles at Davina and she returns a small smile. We keep walking and many head turns in our direction, some whispering and some giggling. I roll my eyes. Stupid bunch of kids.
"Elena Gilbert" a voice makes us stop and I turned to see a familiar face in front of me.
"Klaus Mikelson" I matches his tone and he smirks. Caroline nudged my elbow clearly afraid of situation.
"Oh. I missed it Gilbert" he cocked his brows. Yupe. You guessed it right. I met all of them many times in Founder's parties and Gala's. As I said perks of being a Gilbert.
I roll my eyes and turn around to see some bunch of kids blocking my way ,when I turn to face Klaus I realised that I'm surrounded by Klaus's allies.
I tried not to panick but it is hard when your heart is pounding painfully in your chest. I looked at Caroline who is just as afraid as me.
"What do we have here?" A cool voice sent shiver to my body as I recognized the voice immediately.
Katherine Pierce. She come to stand besides Klaus, a smug look on her face.
"What are you doing?" I ask in a firm way, trying not to break down.
"Just playing around" Katherine twirls one of her curls and I feel disgusted under her dirty gaze. The scene get interrupted by a voice though.
"What is going on here?" A hard voice makes everyone scattered like they were never there. I looked up to see Alaric Saltzman coming towards us. Did I happen to mention that I'm not that much alone. I got a teacher who also happens to be my aunt's fiancé by my side. Ric is a good friend and honestly I feel relief running through my body as Alaric place his hand on my head "You okay?"
"Yeah I'm fine" the lie roll of my tongue perfectly. "I have class so I'll see you later?"
"Yeah sure" he smiles and walk away. I know he is not convinced. He know everything but I can tell he wants me to learn fight on my own.
Caroline and I walk into the classroom but I stop deadly on my track when I see him. Damon Salvatore. Salvatore's hates Gilbert's with their guts and Damon also made it preety clear to me many times how much he hates me.
He turned around and smirks as he noticed my presence. As far as I know Damon is repeating his junior year because he had an accident last year due to which he wasn't able to do it. One big trouble, he is going to be in my class.
"Elena, see Damon is waiting for you since morning. Aren't you going to greet him" Klaus's voice snap me out of my thoughts and I turned to see Kol ,Katherine and Klaus standing behind me. There are another 10 minutes for Class. I gulps nervously.
"Caroline love take your seat" Klaus Smirk at Caroline and she look at me, clearly searching for any signal. I nod. I want Caroline to support me but I can't drag her in this mess. Not yet.
I watch Caroline as she takes her seat and I nervously tug a strand of hair behind my ear. Damn it! I need to be strong..
"Come on bow him" Katherine waved her hand towards Damon and I catch him staring at me. He is looking handsome as always, hairs messy, blue eyes who can see right through the soul.
"Bow him" I hear Katherine repeat herself and I shake my head in disappointment. Maybe I'm not strong as them but I have a self respect and I can't give someone respect who don't deserve it. Atleast Damon don't.
"I'm not going to do that" I says casually and hear many whispering around me. Suddenly I feel someone's hand around the back of my neck which pushed me down. I see Caroline standing up with a gasp.
"I said bow him" Katherine bend to my side and hisses. She is looking at me with so much hatred that I want to get the hell out of here now.
"Enough Kat.. Let go off her" Klaus comes to our side and literally grabs Katherine off me. I look around me, all of them are silent. I can feel the tears gathering in my eyes in this embarrassing situation but I pushed back the feeling. I'm not gonna breakdown..
"Everyone go back to your seat" I hear our English teacher Mr. Tanner's voice. Damon and Kol take their seats While Katherine and Klaus turn to attend their class. I'm still standing there. I know they are strong together but I can't let them do this to me.
"Everything okay girl?" Mr. Tanner asks me and I thought about it. Am I really okay?
"Some students are harassing me" I says in a firm voice and look at their faces. Their faces are clearly saying that they hadn't expected this.
"It's first day.." starts but I cut him off.
"I said something. I want to talk to principal sir" I says casually again.
"Yeah sure." He says. I see Katherine giving me death glare, Klaus and kol looking at each other in fear while Damon being Damon smiling dangerously. I know what I did. I'm taking a big risk but Katherine forcing me to do things are off limits.
"I can't believe that bitch really did it. She complained against us!" I hear Katherine and as expected she is fuming with anger. We just came out of Principal's office after hearing a long lecture about morals. He even threatened to tell our parents about our little extra curricular activities.
"How are you so calm about it mate?" Klaus asks me and I turn around to face them.
"Yes. I'm calm Klaus because I'm using my energy to plot next plan against Gilbert girl instead of wasting it to get angry" I smirks.
"What are you planning mate?" Klaus matches my smirk as I look aside at that Gilbert girl who is laughing at something with blondy.
"Whatever it takes to wipe that smile off her face brother" I says in a cold voice.
"I'm in" Katherine smirks and Kol chuckles. "She have no idea what she has gotten herself into" kol says bitterly.
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I'm sitting alone in the classroom. After attending back to back classes I got a free period and I decided to spent it reading our English book. However, people can't mind their own business.
"Gilbert" I roll my eyes as Kol approaches my desk. The act of the morning, the way I stand up for myself, is really helping me to be strong.
"Someone got interest in literature" he comment as he sat on top of my desk. I sighs and close the book.
"What do you want Kol?" I asks in annoyance.
"Your blond friend is paying for the little stunt you pulled in the morning" he smirks and I swear I can feel my heart pounding in my chest hard.
"Wh.. W..what did you do?" My voice is shaky and worst possibilities starts roaming in my mind. They are bad and they are hurting Caroline because of me. I can't let that happen.
"Nothing. Just locked her up in Men's room" he smirks. "I wonder what our principal has to say about that" he places his index finger on his chin and act like he is in deep thinking.
"You all are disgusting" I says as I quickly grab my backpack.
"Hurry Gilbert" Kol shouts after me as I run from there.
I reaches at Men's room and I pushed the door open. My breathing is heavy as I have to run so fast. I throw my bag pack near the door.
"Caroline?" I see around but there is no one in there. I open the doors of washrooms but she is not there. I hear the click of the door and feel someone lingering inside. The heat rise in my cheeks as I realized the reality.
"It was a set up!" I concludes without turning around.
"It is" Damon says bitterly and I turned around. He is leaning against the door. "Don't say you didn't see it coming Gilbert" he smirks.
"I have a name Elena" I says and take steps towards him. "Move." He barks out a fake laugh and I steps back when he step forward. Oh God! He keep moving towards me until my back hits the wall. I try to be strong but I don't want any trouble.
"Damon. Please" I give up and starts begging. Last thing I want is the call to my father against me on first day of the school.
"Tsk tsk" he shakes his head in mocking smile and place his both hands on either side of me. I can feel his breath on my skin. I feel the wetness in my eyes and I know how much I'm afraid of everything now. I need to do something. Something.
I gather my strength and pushes him back with full force and run towards the door but it is locked from outside. Damn shit! I try to open the door and even bang but all I could hear is the laughter of Klaus Katherine and others.
Atonce, I feel Damon's hand gripping my wrist tightly as he swings me around and push me against the wall. I struggle to get away from his grip but in vain. He hold our hands between our chests. I look up at him and Damon gulps. All I can make out is Damon staring me down with anger and my heart beating rapidly.
His lips crash against mine and I stiffened. My body stops moving and it takes me a minute to understand what is happening. Damon Salvatore is kissing me?
As soon as I realized, I try to push him but it was too late. The door swing open and Mr. Tanner walk into the men's room. Damon breaks the kiss and steps back, a smug look on his face. I flushed in embarrassment and looks down at my boots.
"You two in principal's room" he says through his teeth and when I and Damon didn't move he shouts at us. "Now!"
I flinches and nod. I come out of men's room, Damon following me closely behind. I can hear laughter around me and when I turn I see Damon wink at his gang. A triumph look on his face.
He surely is bastard! …
Do you like the story? I've been planning it from very start and now I've finally posted it. I wanted to write some normal high school drama. In next chapter you'll know the reason behind rivalry.
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