"So, tell me" Tyler said sitting in my bed
"Okay, fist of all this is really going to sound insane. I don't even know if you will believe me" I started
"God Renee, just get on with it" he said agitated
I took a deep breathe and asked "Do you believe in supernatural, Ty?"
"Are you talking about that ghosts in paranormal activities?" He asked confused
"No, like Vampires, werewolves and witches" I said
"Of course not" he said with a scoff
"Well, they are real" I said and he got up "Renee if this is some sort of trick to piss me off by Tak ng me away from the party, I am absolutely not amused" said Tyler
"I am serious Ty. In fact we are one of them. We are from a werewolf bloodline" I said getting up to reach his height
"Okay now I am definitely not doing this" he said chuckling walking out of door
"What if I show you the proof?" I said grabbing his arm "That is one of the reason why we have this uncontrollable rage and we tend to be more agitated on full moon. You being near makes you little peaceful" I immediately grabbed the diary I bought from the old Lockwood Cellar and gave it to him. I really don't know if I am doing the right thing but in that moment it felt right and I had to do that. Let me regret later.
"This dairy is Uncle Mason's, he already activated his curse. He turns into a wolf every full moon now." I said making him sit on the bed. As he started reading the diary, I grabbed my laptop and showed him the werewolf transformation.
"Holy shit. We really are werewolves. Why didn't mom and dad tell me this" He said getting up to confront them
"They don't know Ty. I found this in the Old Lockwood property. You are just going to make them worried, if you tell them" I said.
"That looked painful" he said talking about the transformation "is it real? Maybe it's a prank Mason pulled"
"I don't think Mason is that good at acting" I said giving him a stinky eye "This why I didn't want to tell you but things are changing. I told you to be open minded remember?"
"When did you know about this and what do you mean by things changing?" he asked
"I started my research on werewolves, after I got the book in this summer. But I got more than I asked got. I think there are Vampires in the town" I said slowly "I think the animal attacks are not really animal attacks but a Vampires doing"
"Vampires." He said muttering and processing
"I can assure you our parents know about Vampires. Mom mixes a herb called Vervain in our perfumes and the watch she gave you on birthday, it also has that. It's keeps Vampires out of our head" I said
"Tell me everything you know" he asked and I did. I just hope I don't regret this later
I told him the basics like how you transform into werewolves and how you turn a Vampire. The strengths, weakness, the witches. And lastly the sun and moon curse.
"So you are saying because of the curse is the reason, the Vampires can't walk in day and werewolves turn every full moon" he said
"That's what the occult studies said" I said to him laying my head in his lap as he strokes my hair
"Did anyone tried to find a solution to reverse the curse" Tyler asked now interested in all the supernatural stuff
"I don't know" I said with a yawn
"Wow, I didn't this my day would end like this" said Tyler chuckling
"I am sorry for pushing all this on you Tyler" I said. I mean he would have had a normal life until next year if I didn't say anything. Now I feel shitty. This is what I don't like in me. I do something without thinking and regret later. It's like, I am a bad spontaneous person.
"It's alright Ree. I will now at least know why I am getting all agitated without you next to me" he said
"What we're you doing in the old creepy dungeon anyway?" he asked
"You know me. Couldn't sit in one place. So decided to the woods and accidentally came across it" I said
After a few minutes, mine and Tyler's phone was bombarding with messages.
"Another animal attack" Tyler muttered looking at his phone.
"Maybe they really did come back" I said referring to Vampires.
"Start wearing the watch mom gave you" I said to him and he made a face but nodded
"Shall we talk to Mason about this?" he asked "If you want to" I said.
"But according to the diary he killed his friend" said Tyler
"We don't know why. May be it was self defense" I said
"Come on, you are always optimistic" he said "Everyone is not good Re"
Just then my TV show Mom peeked through the door "Thank God, you guys are home. I thought you are still at the place of attack"
"Yeah, we came home early. I wanted to have a girl talk with Tyler" I said "Did you hear anything new about the animal attack. Is Brianna Okay?"
Apparently, a girl called Brianna got attacked instead of Vicki. I thing I started changing the plot
"Honey, the poor girl died on her way to hospital due to heavy blood loss" Carol said and I gasped.
The girl died. She would've been alive if I hadn't bought Tyler here. Tyler squeezed my hand in comfort.
"I am sorry for your friend honey" she said pulling me into a hug, but she is not really a friend but still a 17 year old fictional girl.
She left the room saying something to Tyler which I didn't hear.
"Hey Renee. It's alright we will find the one causing this. Okay?" he said hugging me.
"No, Tyler. I shouldn't have told you this. Don't get in the middle of this. You are a 17 year old boy. Just stay like that, okay?" I said "okay?" I repeated one more time looking into his eyes and he nodded. Even though he is not a 17 year old in real life, he still has a teenager brain here.
"Come on, sleep it off. I will be here for you" he said dragging me to bed.
I slept and lifted my arm inviting him to sleep next to me and he did. I think physical contact is what I needed most at that point. I kept my head on his chest and cuddled up with him. The warm body heat from him made it easier to sleep. The last thing I remember was a kiss on my head.
"Still here" I said to myself as soon as I woke up.
"Why? are you expecting to be in Colton arms?" Tyler asked from beside me
"You didn't go for a jog" I asked
"Nope. Didn't want to get up. And also we slept at 3 am" said Tyler
Yeah. I took a lot of time to explain to him about supernatural.
"Are you alright?" he asked and I nodded
"Are you alright? You know about all the secrets you have to keep now from everyone" I asked
"Not everyone. I have you to bother" he said cheekily
"I guess. But be careful alright" I said sternly to which he kissed my forehead and got up.
"Get ready. The life and school won't stop just because we are werewolves and there are vampires running around" he said
"Can you be anymore louder" I said hitting his arm and he pouted.
"we have practice today. Don't be late for it" he said while going out of the room.
.At school Brianna locker was filled with candles and flowers. I just stared at it thinking again if the girl would be alive for few more days, if I didn't do anything.
"Hey" someone snapped me out of the trance and I turned towards the voice.
"You are crying" he said with pity.. I touched my face to see a year left my eye.
"Its just something went into my eye" I said wiping the tears but he didn't seem to buy it. Before he could say anything the Bell rang "I am going to be late for Practice. Later Stef" I said and escaped. I don't really talk to people about my feelings. Even with pops and Gracie, I share my happiness but definitely not my sorrows. It just makes them worry more. I learnt to deal with my own problems
I went outside to find Tyler and Jeremy fighting. God! I hate teen drama.
"This is your final warning dick, I am sick of watching you play Vicki. If you hurt her one more time, I swear to God, I will kill you" says Jeremy.
"Hey, knock it off. It's my brother you are talking to little Gilbert. He is not playing her. It is her who can't decide" I said coming in between them and Jeremy left without saying anything giving Tyler one last look.
"Thanks for controlling your anger" I said to Tyler and he sighed.
"Come on, Matt said he will be at the field with others" said Tyler
"I will change and come" I said and left to locker room.
"Renee" someone called me as I came out wearing my practice dress.
"Hey Aunt Jenna" I said to her hugging. She was my favorite character in the show and I really didn't like her dying like that. I mean she didn't even know anything until the day before she died.
"What are you doing here?" I asked her "Please tell me you are not teaching these hormonal kids looking this sexy"
"Oh good. No. I had enough of teen drama at home. I came to talk to Jeremy's teacher for parents-teachers conference" she said to me smiling
"Okay. No matter what Tanner says, remember that you are doing a great job at being a guardian for two dysfunctional teenagers" I said to her
"Thank you Renee. I should get going now. See you later" she said and left with a peck on my cheek.
After a long, sweaty practice, the whole football team made our way to the Mystic Grill.
"Can't they be anymore creative" I said to myself as soon as I stepped out of car looking at the sign.
"You are asking this question after 14 years of this Grill being here?" said Stefan from behind me.
"And how do you know, it's been 14 years" I asked him
"Zach told me" he said and I nodded
"Would you like to sit with us" I asked referring to football team "I know they look gross, but you will get used to it" I dragged him to the table and introduced everyone. Thanks to my memory, I remembered every name.
"I didn't know you played football. When you said practice, I thought you are talking about cheerleader or a drama practice" Stefan said
"She is the Capitan of the team man, not just a player and a badass one at that" said Derek and I chuckled.
"Enough about me. What are you interested in. Any clubs you want to join" I asked Stefan
"That's a hot body. I think you should go for the football Tryouts. It's the last day tomorrow" Harry said eying him.
"Hey he is already taken" I said hitting his head upside down
"You already moved on from Colton?" he asked raising a eyebrow
"No. He and Elena are a thing. And you know her. She goes for older and experienced ones" Tyler said wiggling his eyebrows and they all laughed except for Matt and me, I said a quick sorry to him and chucked a fry at Tyler's face. He shrugged like he already knew it and ate the fry.
"Me and Elena aren't a 'thing'" Stefan said smiling and air quoting the thing.
"Did you see her. She has been watching you from the time you entered the Grill" I said pointing at Elena who is sitting with Caroline and Bonnie. Stefan looked at them and Elena immediately turned her head down and he smiled.
After a lot of embarrassing stories and laughs. We started to say our goodbyes.
"Hey Stef. Sorry I haven't been talking to you much lately. I have been such a bad friend" I said to him with a small smile
"It's alright. My timing was bad and you are busy. Thank you for the fun day. I haven't done anything like this in a long time." He said
"You just need to stop brooding Stef. I will see you at the tryouts then. It maybe a bit tough job to convince Tanner" I said to him
"Don't worry. I will handle it" he said "Are you going to come watch the comet"
"Of course, the Mayor's daughter will be there" I said. I scribbled my number on a paper and gave it to him "If any one tries to bully you. Say my name" I said winking and left saying a goodbye.
"Hey girls" I said making my way to the three musketeers "How is it going?"
"Hey Renee" Bonnie said.
"Do you have a thing for Stefan" Caroline asked me bluntly
"Why does everyone think that. Stefan's younger than me. So no, I don't have a thing" I said to them.
"You were looking chummy together" Elena said
"Everyone knows something is going on with you both Elena" I said "and now I am not in a mood to talk to you. Byee"
Teenagers and their insecurities.
I made my way to the grill. I looked around to find Vicki talking to Damon. Why is he talking to her. Please tell me he is not using her as a blood bag.
"Hey Vicki, did you see Tyler by any chance" I asked
"No, not since yesterday night when you took him from the woods" She said
"Okay, . Just let me know if you hear from him" I said and she placed the bourbon near Damon and left. So he was not using her, just ordering a drink.
"You are a new face" I said to Damon in my usual social butterfly voice "Oh how rude of me, Renee, Renee Lockwood" and let me tell you it was so freaking cool to watch him that close. For a second I forgot I am in a TV show and thought of fangirling.
"Damon, Damon Salvatore and yes, I recently moved" he said in his Vampire gigolo voice
"Salvatore, as in Stefan." I asked
"You know Stefan? He is my brother" said Damon
"He is nice guy. Bit broody but once you get to know him, you will enjoy his company" I said to Damon with a smile not a flirty one but a polite one.
"I know right. He gets all this lines on forehead when he gets like that" Damon said
"Renee" someone said coming from behind me
"Ty, I was looking for you" I said to him
"Yeah, Vicki told me. Is there any problem. Is he harassing you?" he asked looking at Damon with a angry look
"No, No. I wanted to watch the comet with you and this is Damon, Stefan's brother" I said and gave a apologetic look to Damon mostly asking not to kill my brother "He is a bit protective of me. Don't mind"
"Damon.. Damon Salvatore" he said extending a hand
"Tyler Lockwood" he said shaking his hand.
"You both are siblings? You both seem completely opposite" said Damon
"Oh, don't get fooled by her smile. She can really be scary if you get on her bad side, it just contrasts with her happy bubbly self" said Tyler and I stuck my tongue out at him
"Come on now. Let's go. Sorry for disturbing you Damon. Enjoy your drink" I said to him and dragged Tyler out
"Want to workout?" I asked him
"Now?" he asked confused
"Well since you didn't go for a walk today" I started and jumped on his back "take me to the comet place and burn your calories" I was really bored of walking. There is nothing adventures going on here, well at least until now. Every one in the grill was watching us. I mean who would expect the Mayor's children acting as toddlers.
"You are not even heavy Ree. Just freaking tall" he said grumbling
"Oh hush. Just carry me" I said kissing his cheek from behind "And I am still one inch shorter than you. Thanks to the sports I play"
"Hey Guardian angel, what are you doing up there?" Matt asked when he saw us passing by
"I am bored of walking and my sweet sweet brother agreed to carry me" I said pinching Tyler's cheek which he swatted and I pouted
"I will drop you if you don't stop it" he said and I sighed disappointed. I mean how many people will get a chance of talking and pinching cheeks of there favorite actors. I just want to make the most out of it.
"Speaking of brothers, have you seen my sister?" he asked
"She is working at the grill man" said Tyler. After a little talk Matt went to look for Vicki as we started searching for a place to look at the comet.
"Lets go home and sit on the roof top" I said and he nodded after a little thinking.
"I will get the car. You stay here" he said and left me. As I waited for him to come there, a voice startled me
"What are you doing alone?" Damon asked from behind me. Is he here to kill me.
"Hey. Waiting for Tyler to pick me up" I said playing the dumb human part
"Arent you staying for the comet show" he asked
"Tyler and I want to watch it away from others. We plan on watching it on our roof top. Just us two" I said
"Maybe you should invite me in" he said looking in my eye trying to compel me. I just wanted to take a gun with wooden bullets and blow him. I hate compelling.
"Are you okay? Your eyes.." I started stating myself that I can't be compelled "And sorry, I can't invite you, it's kind of our thing."
"Damon?" Stefan said coming towards us concerned that his brother is going to drink from me or something
"Stefan" both Damon and I said at the same time, me with a smile and Damon with his smirk
"What are you doing here?" he asked his brother
"I was just about to ask Renee, where she got that bracelet from" said Damon looking at my Vervain bracelet
"Oh! It's a family heirloom, I think. Just like your and Stef's ring. I think it's a founding families thing" I said extending my arm and showing it
"What's that smell" he asked acting dumb
"Mom said it's some herb that Lockwood are obsessed with. Everyone in my family has them" I said acting dumber "I think it's called Verbain or something similar"
Before they could ask anymore questions, Tyler came with the car.
"Alright. I should get going. It's nice meeting you Damon and Stefan I will see you at practice tomorrow" I said and skipped from them. Whoa, thanks for my lying skills that I acquired myself since 5 year old.
"Do the Salvatore's have nothing to do other than talk to you be around you" Tyler said driving the car
"Don't be jealous Ty. You are always the best" I said chuckling. I am just glad I am still alive and will live for few more days. Once we reached home, we climbed on to the roof top and laid down looking at sky and stars
"Hey Ty, do you believe there are other parallel universe just like ours" I asked. I missed my dad and mom
"I don't know. After listening to all this supernatural shit. I think I can believe anything they say that's impossible" he said
"Well if there was a other universe, you would be an actor there. Movies, maybe but Tv show, yes" I said
"Actor? Me?" he said surprised and chuckled "That's ridiculous. I was thinking a soldier, with my temper and all" he said "what about you"
"I.. I would be travelling the world maybe" I said "Discovering how to live a life to the fullest"
It felt good talking to him. It's like, I found comfort beside him. Not only him but also with Stefan, Damon. Is it weird I find solace in vampires and werewolves? I then saw the comet passing and made a wish. I don't know if it will come true or not but I just did for my own satisfaction.
I hope I can fulfill the promises I made .
Hey guys. So this is the next chapter. Took my time to write it. Send me your advices and comments about the story. Looking forward to it.
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