Just The Beginning

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"Cause I knew you were trouble when you walked in
So shame on me now
Flew me to places I'd never been
So you put me down oh
I knew you were trouble when you walked in
So shame on me now
Flew me to places I'd never been
Now I'm lying on the cold hard ground
Oh, oh, trouble, trouble, trouble
Oh, oh, trouble, trouble, trouble"

My hand was running all over my bed, searching for my phone. Finally I found it and turned off the alarm. I rolled onto my back and stared at the ceiling. Today is the first day of school. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. I was dreading today. Not only do I hate school but I have to deal with the continuous questions of "how are you?" Ever since my parents died back in May everyone has been walking on egg shells around me. The same with my siblings, Elena and Jeremy. I got out of bed and headed to the bathroom. I did my daily routine and got dressed. I decided to go with blue jeggings, peach lace ruffle baby doll top, tall brown leatherette boots, and my brown leather jacket. I topped it off with some jewelry. Pearl earrings that start big then get smaller with each piercing. I have my ears pierced three times. Then I added a love heart charm necklace. I walked over to my full length mirror and was satisfied with what I saw. I look almost identical to my sister Elena. We are twins after all. We are both tall and skinny with light olive skin. The thing that separates us though is that she has brown doe eyes and I have glistening green eyes. The thing about my eyes though is that they change color a little through out the day. Sometimes they look green, sometimes blue, and sometimes even gray. When I went to go get my license, they had a hard time deciding my eye color. Another thing different is our hair. Elena has long straight dark brown hair and it splits in the middle. I have long dark brown hair too but it is naturally curly and I have swooping bangs. I walked over to my nightstand to grab my phone when I saw that I forgot to put my ring on. It was a lapis lazuli. It had two diamond hearts on the side of it and had a silver band. Over the summer I decided to just take a drive. No destination in mind. Two hours later of just driving around mindlessly I saw an old antique shop at one of the exits. I decided to check it out. There was only one other car there. I walked inside and it was so cluttered. It was dark and dusty too. I looked around and just as I turned, the shop keeper was there. She was old and honestly kinda creepy. She told me that no one ever comes here. I wasn't surprised though. That place was a hole in the wall. I browsed the shop an was completely fascinated by all the old things I saw. I eventually came across an old empty journal and a lapis lazuli ring. I brought them to the shop keeper and went to pay for it but she told me to keep them for free. She seemed a little crazy. She was rambling on about magic and that the ring held special powers for the "creatures of the night". It was interesting but yet very weird. I left that place and I have worn this ring ever since. I also write in that journal every day too. I put my ring on then grabbed my things and went downstairs. I walked into the kitchen to see Aunt Jenna running around. She looked like she was about to pull her hair out in a state of panic. She turned around and looked at me.

"Amelia! Here, lunch money." She practically threw the money at me.

"Thanks Jenna." I walked around the table and ruffled Jeremy's hair. He swatted my hand away and I just smirked at him. I grabbed a bottle of water from the fridge and looked at Elena.

"You ready to go?"

"Uh yeah." She grabbed her stuff and I pulled my keys out of my purse and went outside. Elena doesn't like to drive ever since the accident. I never let it get to me like that though. I have a red Chevrolet Cruze. I worked a lot of hours and did a lot of begging to get this car. I paid half and Jenna paid the other half. I absolutely love this car though. Elena climbed in and I drove off. It was silent the whole car ride with the exception of the music playing. I know what Elena is thinking. It's the same thing that I'm thinking. I just have to take this day by day. People will ask how I'm doing and ill plaster a fake smile on my face and say 'Im doing a lot better. Thanks for asking.' I know I'll be saying 'Im fine' many times today. We arrived at school and I saw friends hugging and everyone looking so happy. I don't know why. It's school. Elena got out of the car and I just say there for a second. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. I opened my eyes and got out of the car. Ready to take on the day.

I went to my locker and then to Elena's. I leaned on the locker next to hers.

"It's only been 10 minutes and I already want to shoot myself." She looked up at me and rolled her eyes then smiled.

"You still have 8 hours to go."

"Ugh don't remind me." I looked over and saw one of my best friends walking over.

"Bonnie!" I gave her a big smile and hugged her. Bonnie Bennett was one of my closest friends and she really helped me deal after the loss of my parents.

"Hey Mia! Elena!" She looked around for a moment. "Major lack of male real estate. Look at the shower curtain on Kelly Beech. She looks a hot...can I still say 'tranny mess'?"

"Ah, no, that's over," Elena said, after a pause.

"Ahh, find a man, coin a phrase. It's a busy year," Bonnie smiled. I looked over Elena's shoulder and saw Matt. I smiled and waved at him. He nodded his head in reply. Then Elena looked over at him. He gave a cold hurt look before shutting his locker and walking away.

"He hates me." Elena groaned turning back around.

"That's not hate," Bonnie contradicted her. "That's 'you dumped me, but I'm too cool to show it, but secretly I'm listening to air supply's greatest hits'." I gave a small sad smile at that. I really did feel bad for Matt. I know what it feels like to have your heart broken and just how long it can take to mend it. All of the sudden I saw Caroline rush towards us.

"Elena, Mia!" she smiled, pulling us both into a hug. "Oh my god. How are you both? Oh, it's so good to see you." She let go of us and turned to Bonnie. "How are they? Are they good?"

I rolled my eyes as Elena said, "Caroline, we're right here. And we're fine. Thank you."

"Really?" She sounded doubtful.

"Yes. Much better." I said giving her a reassuring smile.

"You poor things!" She gushed an then pulled us into another hug. She finally let go of us, "So I'll see you guys later?"

"Yeah! See ya Caroline." I said with a smile.

"Okay, bye!" Bonnie replied. I watched as Caroline walked off and Bonnie turned to look at both me and Elena. I laughed and Elena shook her head.

"No comment." Me and Elena said at the same time.

"See I'm telling ya Lena! We have some kind of twin powers!" She rolled her eyes at me while Bonnie laughed and we began to walk.

We passed the main office and Bonnie stopped us. Something inside the room had caught her eye. I followed her gaze to see a boy standing at the desk, talking to the receptionist.

"Hold up. Who's this?" she asked with a gleam in her eye.

"All I see is back." Elena said, not particularly interested.

"It's a hot back." Bonnie shot back. Elena laughed and I smirked.

"Mm looks mysterious. " I said with a wink. They both laughed.

"I'm sensing Seattle, and he plays the guitar," Bonnie said. I gave her a weird look but played along.

"I bet he's got a deep dark secret. And I wouldn't mind finding out what it is." I said while wiggling my eyebrows. Bonnie nodded her head.

"You're really going to run this whole psychic thing into the ground, huh?" Elena asked, ignoring my comment and looking amused.

"Wait what?" I asked, confused.
"Since when was Bonnie psychic?" I looked at Bonnie and raised my eyebrows.

"Just some things my grams has been telling me. I'll explain more later."

"Well if you're psychic, you better be whipping me up some lottery numbers!"

"I wish!" She replied. I was about to reply when I heard someone say Jeremy's name. I looked back and I saw Jeremy talking with a really shady guy. I narrowed my eyes at them and glared. I know Jeremy got into the drug scene and I was hoping it would be a phase that passed by the end of summer. Apparently not.

"I'll be right back." Elena said. I knew she was furious but I didn't want her to cause a scene. I saw Jeremy go into the men's bathroom and she was headed the way.

"One sec Bon." I followed Elena into the men's bathroom. Just as I entered a guy was leaving. He looked surprised that girls where storming in. If it was any other circumstance, I would find it funny. Elena grabbed Jeremy's face and looked into his eyes.

"Great. It's the first day of school and you're stoned."

"No, I'm not." I rolled my eyes at that. Elena started searching Jeremy.

"Where is it? Is it on you?"

"Stop, all right?! You need to chill yourself, all right?"

"Chill myself? What is that, stoner talk? Dude, you are so cool."

"Look, stop! I don't have anything on me. Are you crazy?"

"You haven't seen crazy, Jeremy! I gave you a summer pass, but I am done watching you destroy yourself. No, no, no, you know what? Go ahead. Keep it up. But just know that I am going to be there to ruin your buzz every time, you got it? Jeremy, I know who you are. And it's not this person. So don't be this person."
I sighed and looked at Jeremy.

"Jeremy, I know what you're going through. Elena and I are going through the same thing. I know that drugs is just you're way of coping, but you need to find a different outlet. Drugs gives you an escape but not for long. Eventually reality will catch up with you and it's not going to be good. Elena is right, this isn't who you are. Please Jeremy, this is only going to ruin you. We just want to help because we care." He stares at me for a minute. I really hope my words reaches him. Jeremy and I used to be so close but after the accident, we drifted.

"I don't need this." He said them walked away. I took a deep breath and looked at Elena.

"What are we going to do with him?!" I asked.

"I don't know." I shook my head and started to head for the door. Elena followed behind me and we both exited the bathroom at the same time. We turned around and ran into the new guy.

"Uh, pardon me. Um. . .is this the men's room?" He asked looking between the two of us.

"Yes. Um, I was just, Um—I was just—It's a long story. Just. . ." Elena got flustered. I got a good look at the guy and I can't blame her. He was hot.

"Sometimes Elena gets confused and ends up in the wrong restroom and I have to go fish her out." I said and looked over at her. Her eyes were wide open in shock and she opened her mouth to say something but nothing came out. I just smirked at her and looked back at the new guy to see him looking between us both and smiling. He makes way for us and we both pass him. When we get away Elena slaps my arm.

"I can't believe you said that!"

"Oh come on! I was just kidding!" I laughed and she rolled her eyes.


"Once our home state of Virginia joined confederacy in 1861, it created a tremendous amount of tension within the state. People in Virginia's northwest region had different ideals than those from the traditional deep south. Then Virginia divided in 1863 with the northwest region joining the union."

I tuned out Mr. Tanner and looked over at Elena to see her exchanging looks with the new guy. I looked over at Bonnie and we both raised our eyebrows. I look back to the front and then started doodling in my notebook. I felt like someone was looking at me and I looked back just to see the new guy looking at me. I smiled at him and he smiled back. I went back to my doodling and all I could think was that Elena already seems smitten with the guy and I don't plan on there being a love triangle anytime soon.


After school I met up with Elena.

"So how was your first day?"

"The same as any other day. Hey look, I think I'm just going to walk home. I have to stop somewhere first anyways."

"Alright. See ya later." I have her a small smile and started walking towards my car. I knew why Elena wanted to walk. She was going to the cemetery to write in her diary. I've done that a few times myself but I haven't done it in weeks. The loss of my parents still hurts everyday but I truly am getting better. I can't just put my life on hold. I headed home and as I was driving something hit my windshield. It scared me and I swerved the car. I pulled over in shock. A bird just flew into my car. Well that doesn't happen everyday. I continued driving home. When I got home I started on my homework. I didn't have much, just math. Once I finished that I went downstairs to get a snack and then I went back to my room. I decided to just sit and listen to music. Me and Elena are supposed to meet Bonnie at the grill later tonight.


I walked downstairs just in time to hear Jenna trying to be the parental figure.

"Ok, have fun. Wait, I got this. Don't stay out late, it's a school night." Jenna looked proud of herself for saying that. Elena looked up at me amused. I gave a small clap.

"Well done, Aunt Jenna." I grabbed my jacket as Elena opened the door. I saw the new guy just on the other side.

"Oh." Elena said.

"Sorry, I was about to knock. I wanted to apologize for my disappearing act earlier. I know it was. . .strange."

"No worries. I get it, blood makes you squeamish." I walked away into the kitchen to grab my purse and I walked back to the front door. I heard the end of Elena's sentence.

"...Do you want to come?" I still haven't been formally introduced to the new guy yet. I walked over to them.

"Ready Lena?" I looked over at the new guy. "Sorry I don't think we have been formally introduced. I'm Amelia." I held out my hand and gave him a smile. He gave me a small smile back an shook my hand.

"It's nice to meet you Amelia. I'm Stefan."

"Pleasure. So will you be joining us tonight?"

"If you don't mind."

"Of course not! Lets go."


We got to the grill and we went through the awkward introduction with Stefan and Matt. Caroline saw us and beamed. Of course she would be going after Stefan. He's fresh meat. We all took a seat at a table. Caroline of course started with 20 questions.

"So, you were born in Mystic Falls?"

"Mm-Hmm. And moved when I was still young."

"Parents?" Bonnie asked.

"My parents passed away."

"I'm sorry. Any siblings?" Elena asked sympathetically.

"None that I talk to. I live with my uncle."

"So, Stefan, if you're new, then you don't know about the party tomorrow." Caroline was giving him her flirty smile.

"It's a back to school thing at the falls." Bonnie added. Stefan looked at me and then Elena.

"Are you going?"

"Of course she is." Bonnie answered for her and Elena gave a small shy smile.


The next day I went about my daily motions. New day, same stuff. I was walking to history class when some kid running in the halls bumped into me and I dropped all my stuff. I glared at the kid who kept running and didn't even look back to apologize. With a sigh I bent down to pick up my stuff. Just as I did, I saw another hand shoot out to help. I looked up and saw Stefan. He helped me pick up my things and handed them to me.

"Thanks I really appreciate it." I smiled at him.

"It's no problem." As he handed me the last paper I noticed the ring on his hand.

"Wow that's a big ring." He looked down and twisted the ring a bit.

"Uh yeah, it's a family heirloom."

"I like it. And it's a lapis lazuli too." He looked surprised for a moment. I held out my hand and showed him my ring.
"I have one too." Just as he was about to comment the bell rang.

"We better hurry! Mr. Tanner doesn't take to kindly to those who show up late in his class." Stefan nodded at me and took one more glance at my ring before walking to class. As we entered Mr. Tanner looked at us and crossed his arms.

"I'm assuming you guys didn't just get lost. There's no excuse for being late." Tanner was such an asshole. Stefan apologized and then Mr. Tanner looked at me expectantly. Did he seriously want me to apologize? We weren't even 2 minutes late and it's the second day of school.

"Amelia I know all about you're situation. I don't know how you cope but you better not be acting out in my class." I raised my eyebrow at that and decided to keep my mouth shut before I say something I would regret. I looked at Stefan and saw that he was about to say something but I just shook my head at him. Tanner went on with his lecture and I zoned in an out.

"The Battle of Willow Creek took place right at the end of the war in our very own Mystic Falls. How many casualties resulted in this battle? Ms. Bennett?"

"Um..a lot? I'm not sure. Like a whole lot."

"Cute becomes dumb in an instant, Ms. Bennett. Mr. Donovan? Would you like to take this opportunity to overcome your embedded jock stereotype?"

"It's ok, Mr. Tanner, I'm cool with it."

"Hmm. Elena? Surely you can enlighten us about one of the town's most significantly historical events?"

"I'm sorry, I-I don't know."

"I was willing to be lenient last year for obvious reasons, Elena. But the personal excuses ended with summer break." That just pissed me off.

"There were 346 casualties. Unless you're counting local civilians."

"That's correct. Mister. . .?"

"Salvatore."

"Salvatore. Any relation to the original settlers here at Mystic Falls?"

"Distant."

"Well, very good. Except, of course, there were no civilian casualties in this battle."

"Actually, there were 27, sir. Confederate soldiers, they fired on the church, believing it to be housing weapons. They were wrong. It was a night of great loss. The founder's archives are, uh, stored in civil hall if you'd like to brush up on your facts. Mr. Tanner." I was completely shocked at that. He totally just owned Tanner. I couldn't help but laugh at the look on his face. He looked over at me with narrowed eyes and I just smirked.


I arrived at the party at the falls and started walking towards Elena and Bonnie when I saw Bonnie walk away and Elena call after her. I looked at Elena with furrowed brows.

"What was that about?!"

"Uh I don't even know."

"Oh." I looked back to where Bonnie went and then looked back at Elena and as I did I saw Stefan next to her. I gasped in surprise and as I did, Elena turned around also.

"Hey Stefan!" I said.

"Hi." Elena said breathlessly.

"Amelia. Elena," He nodded at us. "I didn't mean to startle you guys."

"You seem to be doing that a lot." Elena replied. I decided to leave them alone to talk.

"Well I'm going to go check on Bonnie, see you in a bit." I smiled at Elena and waved at Stefan. He waved back and then turned his attention on Elena. I'd be happy for Elena if something happened between we and Stefan. I just feel bad for Matt. She broke up with him because she needed time and here she is with Stefan. It must be hard. I went to look for Bonnie when I saw Caroline. Completely wasted.

"Hey Care! You okay?"

"Why don't any of the good guys go for me? Am I not pretty enough? I mean Stefan is instantly attracted to Elena the day they met and he wouldn't even consider giving me the time of day. You and Elena get everything good." I looked at her sadly.

"Care bear you are absolutely beautiful. Elena and I are no better than you. You just have to be patient and the right guy will come around eventually." She nodded her head at me and I hugged her. After a minute I pulled away.

"Are you going to be okay? Do you want me to take you home?"

"No I'm fine. I'm not thaaat drunk."

"If you say so. I'm going to go find Bonnie."

"Okie dokie." She hiccuped. After making sure she was okay, I went to look for Bonnie. I saw her sitting by the fire, staring into it.

"Hey." She jumped and looked startled.

"Oh hey Mia."

"So what was that earlier? With Elena?"

"It's nothing."

"It didn't look like nothing. Hey I'm not going to push but you know I'm always here."

"I know. It's just this stuff my grams has been telling me. That I'm psychic. Sometimes when I touch an object I get a picture. Earlier when I touched Elena's hand I saw a crow and fog. It was weird. I don't know, maybe I'm just making something out of nothing." I looked at her.

"Or maybe you're not. Maybe you really are psychic or have some kind of ability."

"Really? Do you really think that's possible?" I shrugged.

"Anything is possible if you ask me."

"Thanks Mia. Really. For not writing me off as crazy."

"Of course Bon. If you really believe something is happening, I'm with ya 100% of the way." I nudged her. I looked over and saw Jeremy going into the woods. I groaned.

"I'll be back." She nodded and I followed Jeremy.

"Jeremy, where the hell are you going?" I called after him.

"I don't want to hear it!"

"Jeremy please!" I kept walking after him when he tripped.

"Vicki? No! Oh, my god, it's Vicki!" He shouted and I looked over him to see Vicki on the ground, blood everywhere.

"Oh, my god!"

"No!"

"Pick her up, we need to get help!" He lifted her up and we ran out of the woods as fast as we could.

"Somebody help!" I yelled. Matt ran over to us.

"Vicki? Vicki, what the hell?!"

"What happened to her?" Tyler asked with wide eyes.

"Somebody, call an ambulance!"

"Everybody back up, give her some space!"

"It's her neck. Something bit her. She's losing a lot of blood." I said panicked.

"Put this on her neck."

"Vicki, Vicki, come on, open your eyes, look at me."


I watched as Matt left in the ambulance with Vicki. Bonnie walked over to me and Elena.

"Hey. We're gonna go to Mainline Coffee, wait for news."

"We need take Jeremy home." Elena said.

"Elena, there's no way I'm psychic. I know that. But whatever I saw, or I think I saw, I have this feeling..."

"Bonnie, what?"

"That it's just the beginning."


We walked over to Jeremy to see him drinking a beer.

"You ok?" Elena asked.

"You know, those people in uniforms, last time I checked, they're the police. People are going to stop giving you breaks, Jer." I said to him.

"They just don't care anymore. They don't remember that our parents are dead, because they've got their own lives to deal with. The rest of the world has moved on. You should try, too." Elena finished. Jeremy looked from me to Elena and scoffed at Elena.

"I've seen you in the cemetery writing in your diary. Is that-is that supposed to be you moving on?"

"Mom and Dad wouldn't have wanted this." Elena replied.

"Come on Lena, Jer. Lets get home."


I walked into my room and put my hands on my dresser and look in the mirror above. I just wish I could go back 4 months and change what happened. Jeremy's just spiraling downward and I don't know what to do to help him. I sighed and went into my bathroom and started stripping off my clothes. I got into the hot shower and literally just stood there for 20 minutes thinking about life. Bonnie was right. This is just the beginning.