One and Only
Disclaimer: I do not own the work that originally inspired this piece of writing.
Characters etc belong to L.J. Smith and the Production of the TV Show "Vampire Diaries"
I only own my OC.
A/N: OMG!
I cannot believe in the great response to the prologue of this story!:)
Firstly, I want to thank EVERYONE who revieved last chapter
or since its publication favourited/followed the story.
So, BIG THANKS to:
16love, , Captain Flame, HockeyWriter19, IgnitingFireworks, Jasmine35, OneOfTheGuys411102, PC 608, RainySmithCullenSalvatore X, Sammy-O Luvs The Ice, slspiker0607, Regan1993, vampirelover, winxgirl1997
I really appreciate that:)
You make me believe that what I write is actually worth continuation:)
I cannot promise yo update very, very often, 'cause I have some other stories to attend to:)
But the next chapter is also already written, so it will by published soon (probably tomorrow):)
Cross your fingers so that I would be able to write more tomorrow:)
As you can see, every chapter will be named after a song
that was my special inspiration while writing:)
This time it is "Haunted" by Taylor Swift:)
As I said, I'm not native, so if anyone would like to become my BETA reader,
I would be very grateful:)
Enjoy the Second Chapter of O&O!
This time we've got Cassie's real reaction to the whole situation:)
Chapter 2
Haunted
Cassie
I walk through the parlour to the hall with the staircase that leads to my new bedroom. The fury inside me is overwhelming, I can't stop it, nor control it. I try to use some of the relaxation techniques I learned at one of my courses, but I have to be alone to do that. I run as fast as I can through the stairs and the corridor to my room. I know that Elena, Damon and the others would like to ask me some questions now, but I'm not able to talk to them right now. I slam the door behind me and stop in the center of the room.
I close my eyes and use my imagination to take myself on a beach on the desert, exotic island. I can hear the birds singing and see the sun shining. I almost feel the salty air and listen to the sea humming quietly around me. I take a deep breath and then another. I tell myself to be calm, to forget about him just as I thought I already did. Then, suddenly, in front of me I see Nik's face and that terrible, evil smirk that scared me to death, though I would never admit it.
The truth that I didn't want to accept finally hits me. Yes, there are vampires in this world, and they are in Mystic Falls. I realized where it was that I could already see the same expression that had Damon showing me he's a vampire and wanting to scare me. Till now I would always convince myself it was always just my imagination. There were times when we had sex (or, as I always called it, we 'made love') with Nik and in the dark I could catch the glimpse of the fangs and the veins that appeared around his eyes when he looked hungrily at me. It was like if he wanted to… devour me. That time I would always make myself believe it was just an illusion. Now I'm sure it was all true.
Once again, I try to relax, to calm down. There's no way I could do this. I finally open my eyes and anger is still boiling over me. I'm mad at him, but I'm especially mad at myself – for being so stupid. I take a book from the nightstand and throw it to the other side of the room. I do the same thing with some other things that are at the top of the table and the cupboard. I want to throw also a big lamp from the desk, but then I hear a voice from behind the door. "I really hope you're not throwing the lamp now. You'd regret it". I recognize that's Damon and I roll my eyes when he says that. I also realize what I'm doing and it finally makes me stop. "Go away!" I say, raising my voice, though I already know that's not necessary because of his super vampire senses. "Oh, I will, just after you tell us all about your secret affair with Big Bad Original Dick", he retorts and it makes me clench my teeth.
"I said, go away!", I repeat.
"Cas, please, talk to us!" Now it's Elena talking to me. I'm not answering.
"Hey, guys, leave her there! It looks she needs some time alone…" Jenna finally talks sense. Thank God for her! I can always count on her.
They leave and I have the time to think it all over again. I can finally take control over my actions and emotions. I look around and see that I made the bedroom remain the battlefield. I quickly tidy the room and then I sit on the bed, feeling unexpectedly tired, actually exhausted. Then I hear a knock at the door.
"Cas, can I come in?" I hear Jenna once again.
"Yeah, come in, please…" I answer her in a low voice.
She steps in, sending me concerned look. "You wanna talk about it?" In response, I shrug, biting my lip. She sits right next to me and a long moment we spend in total silence. Then I can feel how she hugs me gently I find myself hugging her back. "Last time we talked you haven't mention you met a guy there."
I roll my eyes. It's because there was no point in doing that since we were apart for a year then, I think. What I actually say is slightly different. "There wasn't much to talk about in that matter", I sigh heavily.
She doesn't believe me. I'm not surprised about that. We grew up together, 'cause she's only five years older than me. She knows me too well to fall for something like that. "I don't think so, Cas. Until now you've never dated anyone."
"That's true", I nod at her. "It's because I've never had a boyfriend before. He was the one and only guy I ever dated." I raise my head to see that she's surprised to hear that.
"Well, at least we made that one thing clear", she's eventually able to hind her voice. She seems to carefully observe my face, thinking about what she can ask me next. "You care about him?"
I'm glad it's rather a question than a statement. Once again, I sigh heavily. "There was a time I did, but not anymore", I answer her, absolutely sure about what I say. I know that it doesn't convince her at all, so I have to add, with my eyes cold and steely: "What's important, I dumped him when I found out he was screwing all the girls on the campus. I didn't care if it was before we started dating or during that time. I just kicked his ass out and never spoke to him again." There, I said it! Being finally able to spit it out quickly improved my mood. "Finding out that he's not only a cheating, lying bastard, but also a psychopath and a freak that wants to hurt Elena just makes everything simple. Now I can only blame myself for falling for him that time and feel much better 'cause I have finally a real reason to hate him."
"So you'll help us to get him down, will you, Cas?" I hear Elena's voice from the door. I look in that direction and see my little sister, just as worried as Jenna was before. I get up and walk there to hug her. "Of course, I will, Lena. I think no one would like more to see him down than me. He definitely deserves that."