Blood Drug: Deep Down

Chapter 2

Julian was tense as Stefan pulled into Robert E. Lee parking lot; maybe it was to soon. He couldn't even remember the last time he was out in broad daylight, let alone be around a big group of people with out looking over his shoulder. He started to chew his lower lip. Julian looked around the parking lot, both scared and fascinated at the same time. He had never been to school- ever. Julian had brought the subject up with Stefan the night before and all the green eyed vampire said was: "You're a fast learner." like that helped calm his nerves.

A hand on his shoulder made him start, he looked over and saw the vanishing apologetic smile on Stefan's face.

"You're going to be fine, Julian." Stefan reassured. "Just remember what we talked about."

"Right," Julian took a breath, "No talking about the supernatural."

"Exactly," Stefan gave his shoulder a squeeze. "I'll show you where your first class is before the bell rings, that way you'll know how to get there from the gym."

"Okay," Julian took a nervous breath as he pulled the leaver open the door. Sun light poured into the tinted darkness of the car, he had to blink a few times to get his sight back.

"You'll get used to it," Stefan smiled slamming his door shut; Julian did the same only softer.

Julian slung the strap of his backpack over his shoulder, and the next time he looked around all the other students were in multiple groups; talking laughing and hugging as if they had spent years apart instead of a few months. For Julian, it was very awkward. He was like glue to Stefan's side as they weaved through the throng of groups.

The bell rang and everything went into kaose.

Students started to rush forwards in the halls; pushing, shoving. Julian made a grab for Stefan's sleeve; trying to get a hold of the only familiar thing in this unfamiliar place. His finger tips brushed the material of Stefan's shirt but he only grasped empty air as something barreled into him. Julian was knocked to the ground and what ever had knocked into him, had fell on top.

Silence filled the halls as everyone cleared to the gym for the beginning of the year assembly. The weight pushed off of him before it could be a problem. Julian felt the familiar hands of Stefan pull him up.

"Sorry," came from the same person who had fallen on top of him. Julian looked up into hazel green eyes. "I sort of tripped, didn't mean to take anyone with me." he rubbed the back of his neck sheepishly.

A funny smell tickled Julian's nose. "That's okay," Julian reassured. "I'm Julian Salvatore," he stuck his hand out.

"Tyler Lockwood," he shook Julian's out stretched hand firmly. "Uh, I have to go, but maybe I'll catch you later?"

Julian nodded his head before Tyler took off down the hall. With a smile on his face, Julian turned to Stefan. "Already meeting people, this isn't as bad as I thought it would be." but the smile faded as he took in Stefan's expression. "What?" he wanted to know.

Stefan shook his head. "Nothing," he sighed. "There's just something off about him and I can never seem to put my finger on it.

"He's nice," Julian told him firmly. "Besides," he continued, looking down the empty hallway where Tyler had gone. "If you dig, then he'll dig and it'll just open a can of worms that you know you don't want to open."

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"Just walk in and take the first empty seat you see," Stefan instructed peering stealthily through the doors window.

Julian bobbed his head as he took slow deep breaths, trying to calm down.

"If you need anything, just call me or Elena, okay?" Stefan waited for him to nod before he gave Julian a encouraging push towards the door. Julian gave him the stink eye as he grabbed the handle. Stefan waited until Julian closed the door behind him before he left for his own class.

The door closed behind him with a click; all the talking instantly stopped as every one turned and stared. His first class was science, so instead of desks there were tables. He ignore the stared and search the room for an empty seat, it looked like all of them were taken except one. He glanced over and the other kid at the table happened to be none other than Tyler Lockwood. Julian stealthily weaved through the isle, giving Tyler a smile as he sat on the available stool.

"Told you I'd catch you later." the corner of Tyler's lips curved up.

"So you did," Julian chuckled.

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Damon was bored out of his mind, so bored that he started to clean which was freaking him out. Maybe he shouldn't have suggested that Julian should go to school, because what was he supposed to do now? All he knew was that he had to get out of the house. He closed the door behind him and took off into the air in a flap of black wings. He was only going to check up on Julian, that was all.

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Julian's second class was English and it turns out that Tyler was also it that class. It was lunch time now, and it was a nice enough day that they decided to eat outside. They had compared schedules and as it turns out the had all their classes together; Science, English, Phys Ed and History.

"How long have you been here?" Julian asked curiously.

"Born and raised," Tyler said proudly. "What about you? You're a Salvatore, right?"

"Yeah," Julian nodded, taking a sip from his soda can.

"You don't look related," Tyler commented.

"Can I tell you a secret?" Julian leaned forward slightly, lowering his voice.

"Uh, sure." Tyler agreed albeit confused and leaned forward too.

Julian and Stefan had made a back story the night before and he thought it was actually pretty good. He waited until Tyler was close enough, "I'm Canadian,"

Tyler sat back, his whole expression was the very definition of confusion. "So?"

"My father was from Italy, but my mom was Canadian; I take after her more then my dad." Julian shrugged his shoulders.

"If you Canadian, then why are you all the way in Mystic Falls?"

Neither noticed as Damon, in his crow form, landed in the tree behind their table.

"Change, I guess." Julian ran his tongue ring along his, making it sound like a xylophone. "And why not? I mean, I have two cousins here who were willing to take me in and it's a small town so I can't really get into trouble."

Tyler was looking at him with a very curious expression.

"What?" Julian asked, feeling very self-conscious under that stare.

Tyler shook himself, "Sorry," he cleared his throat. "It's just, how did you make that sound."

"This-" Julian once again ran one of the ends of his tongue against the back of his teeth. Tyler nodded, looking fascinated. Julian shrugged his shoulders, "It's just a tongue ring."

"Tongue ring?" Tyler repeated, "You actually have one?" he looked fascinated. Julian just nodded; worried where this was going. Tyler hesitated, "Can I- Can I see it. I mean, you don't have to and I don't mean to be weird. I know we just met like a few hours ago, but I'm just curious."

Julian was silent as he stealthily looked around them; the place was basically deserted. Julian shrugged; what harm could it do, it was like guys showing each other their tattoo's right. Julian leaned forward on the table before he stuck his tongue out; the blue jewel gleamed in the sunlight.

Tyler leaned forward too, his hazel eyes taking in every inch. "What is that made of?"

Julian had looked down at the question just as Tyler looked up as he asked the question, and because of their close proximity, their lips made contact. They were frozen in place if only for a second, before they both jerked back, eyes wide in shock. Their eyes looked every where but at each other as they took a moment to contemplate what had just happened.

That was Julian's first kiss. Well, was it really considered a kiss? It was only for a second and it was barely a brush, barely even a press. He stared at Tyler with wide eyes; "Nothing happened. Tyler, nothing happened." he waited for Tyler to nod, before he relaxed a little. "This get's said to nobody." Tyler nodded again. Julian scrubbed a hand through his brown locks in worry. If this had to happen, why did it have to be on the first day of school? "Do you have any siblings?" he asked, trying to change the subject.

Tyler cleared his throat, "Uh, no. You?"

"Same," Julian sighed.

Tyler put his head in his hands. "This is my fault,"

Crap, what was he supposed to do; Julian had never even been to school before now, let alone relationship problems in a relationship that wasn't even a relationship three hours ago. But he couldn't just let the guy blame himself for something that wasn't entirely his fault. So he took a page from Stefan's book; Julian placed a hand on Tyler's shoulder. He could feel Tyler's muscles tense under his hand but he didn't remove it and Tyler didn't move away, so Julian took that as a good sign.

"I don't want this to wreck our friendship, Tyler." he started, grasping straws. "I mean, you probably could have done that on purpose and I wouldn't have really cared." Tyler lifted his head at that. "I've been home school my whole life; I'm basically a shut in, so I have no idea how to fix this. But what I do know, is that why does something that can't even be considered a kiss ruin a friendship we developed in twenty-seconds flat?" Julian raised an eyebrow.

Tyler's face was still for a second before a smile split across his face. Julian decided that that was pretty good for his first pep-talk.

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Damon couldn't believe what he just saw, but he had to have because it was right there in front of him. What ever words were being said went right over Damon's head as he watched the scene below.

The way Julian glanced around them; making sure no one was around before he leaned toward and stuck his tongue out. He hadn't even known that Julian had a tongue ring and by looks of it, it was made from the same stone as his and Stefan's rings. Damon didn't know what to think, but a emotionally charged seed was planted when their lips met.

He wanted in that very instant to leap from the tree and claw the eyes out of that kids head, before he would punish in equal measure. But if he came out now, then the blame would get turned on him because he was the one spying after all.

He was filled with betrayal, anger, fury and revenge.

The only way to get even was to Make Julian feel the same way. His lips were pressed into a thin line and his nostrils flared. He stared as the two teens smiled at each other before he took off in a flurry of feathers.

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School was finally out, and the day was good. He and Tyler were back to normal again; though glances were seen. Tyler was like Julian's personal tour guide; since they had all their classes together and their lockers were near each other. And who would have thought that school was this cool? And he never would have considered it if Damon hadn't said anything. Julian would have been content to just stay by his side all day and night; just like a lost puppy. But he had went anyway because Damon said so, and it looked as if Stefan really wanted him to go too.

But that begged the question; should he tell Damon? Julian was embarrassed and how the hell was he supposed to start that conversation? But it didn't matter; Julian had to tell him other wise it felt as if he were cheating. Which was a whole different can of worms because he knew Damon didn't look at him that way; Julian was just good cuisine. But it wasn't his fault that he through his emotional line out into Mystic Falls and apparently he snag a Damon.

He groaned, folding his arms on top of Stefan's car and rested his on top of them. Once he got home, he'd tell Damon and the air would be cleared.

note: Anticipation! In this chapter I introduced Tyler Lockwood; and I do know there are inconsistencies like him being in grade eleven, a loner and all of that but I think you'll understand once you read the rest of the story. Or maybe I did it because I wanted to use Tyler Lockwood and not Jeremy Gilbert. Hoped you like this chapter and I hope that you will review too!