~*Three*~

Get With The Program

Elena sighed with relief as she felt the fresh air tickle her skin. She needed it, after that incident with Mr. Obnoxious. God, how did Kat put up with him?

Elena heard the sound of Kat's phone ringing, and as she dug through Kat's Prada, she found it and answered it without checking the ID.

"Hello?"

"Did you forget?"

The voice on the other end of the line was vaguely familiar...But who was it? God, she needed to remember. It could've been Kat's agent, and If she screwed up Kat's career...

"About what?"

"About lunch!" the woman shrieked. "Are you getting enough sleep, Kat?"

Elena sighed. She was about to apologize for forgetting about said lunch date, but decided against it as she didn't think that would help her fit in as Kat. "I've been busy in and out of photo shoots," she said. "I've forgotten loads of stuff."

"Oh, right, the movie shoot." the woman sighed. "Well, I'm over at Rocco's. Meet me?"

Elena nodded. "Sure."

"Usual?"

What did that mean?

"Sure," Elena sighed.

"Wonderful." The woman squealed. "Toodles!"

Elena still held the phone to her ear.

Did she really just say "toodles?"

Elena checked the clock on Kat's phone. 11:34.

"There you are," Caroline's voice startled Elena, and she whipped around. "God, I've been looking everywhere for you,"

"I needed some air," Elena said.

"God, I know." Caroline sighed. "That Damon Salvatore's a right nasty piece of work. You don't want to get involved with him."

Elena frowned.

No trouble there.

"Believe me, I won't."

"I mean, he may be insanely hot, but that guy's damaged goods,"

This intrigued her.

"What are you talking about?" Elena frowned.

"Didn't you hear? Damon's had a... history with substances."

"What?" Elena had figured that he was carrying baggage, but using?

"Well, according to TMZ, anyway." Caroline scoffed. "But what percent of that garbage is real? I mean, they're the spearheads of the Datherine ship."

Well, real or not, it was definitely a red flag.

"Hey, I need to get to Rocco's." Elena said, changing the topic.

Caroline nodded. "Let's go,"

So this was what "punishment" felt like.

Kat sighed as she chipped at her nails in Room 123, . Hell on Earth. Ms. Freedman, the Detention supervisor, and her homeroom teacher, was in particular, keeping her eyes on her. It honestly bugged the crap out of Kat. There were countless times that she was so close to playing the "I'm Katherine Pierce and deserve to get out of jail free" card. But then she'd lose all hope at avoiding the spotlight for a while.

"Pst," Bonnie's voice hissed in Kat's ear. "What time is it? My phone died,"

There were clocks on the walls.

Kat sighed exasperatingly as she glanced at Elena's Dino phone.

3:34.

"Half-past three," Kat muttered back.

"Gilbert! Bennett!" Ms. Freedman called suddenly, causing Kat to jump out of her seat. "No talking! Unless you'd like to spend tomorrow afternoon getting to know each other again," Ms. Freedman smiled menacingly.

"Like that's going to happen," Kat scoffed. "I'd rather take a screwdriver and-Ow!"

Kat made a ruffled noise as Bonnie's foot kicked the bottom of her seat.

"Cool it," Bonnie said. Kat sighed as she rested her head against the desk.

"Ah, Mr. Lockwood, See you've taken time to join us."

Kat poked her head up. Lockwood? Why did that name sound familiar?

Kat got the answer as she saw Barbie's boy toy stride into the room. He wore a plain navy t-shirt that defined his muscles perfectly. As he took a seat beside her, Kat sat up and began to play with her hair.

Suddenly, her eyes landed on a poster above Ms. Freedman's desk.

Mystic Falls High School Presents:

Singin' in The Rain

Spring 2012

Auditions coming soon!

"Um," Kat cleared her throat as she raised her hand. "Excuse me?"

Ms. Freedman glanced up from the novel that she was invested in, and when Kat saw the title, A Walk To Remember, she nearly threw up.

Nicholas Sparks, obvious.

"I was wondering." Kat sighed. "When are the auditions for the play being held?"

"When you schedule an audition," Ms. Freedman deadpanned, and Kat frowned.

Keep cool, Kat.

"And who would I make the arrangements to audition with?"

"That would be me," Ms. Freedman said as she tipped her lenses low, her eyes piercing Kat.

"Ah," Kat cleared her throat as she stood up. "I'd like to audition for the part of Kathy Selden,"

A rumple of laughter erupted, and Kat was surprised to see Ms. Freedman involved. She'd make a note to get this woman fired. Who did she think she was?

"Good one," Ms. Freedman scoffed. "Sit down, Gilbert,"

Kat was about to go off, but she remembered that she was being seen as the least popular girl in school. Of course they were all laughing. Well, everyone except Bonnie and Lockwood.

Wait, Lockwood?

Kat suddenly felt relieved that Lockwood wasn't laughing at her.

Kat silently took her seat. Suddenly, the phone rang, and Ms. Freedman sighed as she answered it.

"Yello,"

"What?"

Ms. Freedman's shrieks startled everyone in the room.

"God, I'll be right there." she sighed as she slammed the phone down, causing ten students to flinch.

"New librarian don't know how to work the printer," she scoffed. "I'll be back. Stay." she snapped, and left the room.

"God, that woman is a witch," One of the students sighed.

"What were you thinking?"

Kat turned around to see Bonnie regarding her with confusion.

"What do you mean?"

"The whole sass-o-frass act," Bonnie said cooly. "You're nor like that,"

"I guess I felt motivated." she shrugged.

"So, you want to audition for the play?"

Kat whipped around to face Stefan.

"Excuse me?"

"You want to audition for the fall play?" he repeated, and Kat nodded. Acting was in her blood. Her SAG and Golden Globe nominations proved that.

"I can hook you up," Stefan said. "I work with the Drama Club. I'm actually auditioning as well,"

"Ah, well, here's to luck," she held out her hand, and when Stefan took it, she felt an unexpected jolt of electricity.

"Here's to luck,"

"Save the Dogs! Stop denying!"

Elena froze. What was going on up ahead? Some riot seemed to be assembling.

"Kat, where are you going?" Caroline asked.

As she walked closer, Elena heard the chanting louder and clearer. Posters and banners waved high in the air with graphic pictures of dogs, and Elena nearly threw up at the conditions of the animals. How could someone do that to an innocent animal?

"Save the dogs! Stop denying!"

"Excuse me," Elena said as she tapped a random woman on the shoulder. "What's going on?"

As soon as she had seen the woman's large blue eyes widen, she realized her mistake.

"Y-You're Katherine Pierce," the woman breathed.

"I am," Elena nodded. She was stuck for now.

"Can I have your autograph?" she asked, and Elena nodded quickly, hoping to minimize the news that she was present. Elena took out a pen as the woman handed her a tote bag.

"There's a new case about a puppy mill in Riverside accused of forcing their dogs to reproduce their entire lives, and they have them live in terrible conditions while nursing. The puppies are getting severely ill," The woman said sadly. "We're trying to bring it to the public's attention."

Maybe she could help with that.

Elena ignored Caroline's cries and marched up the stone steps of the City Hall Building.

"Katherine Pierce!" A reporter cried as he held out his microphone. "What do you have to say on the subject of matter?"
What did she have to say? A lot, that's what.

"I think that this is just cruel and inhumane, for anyone to be treating any living creature this way is beyond anything I've ever imagined for such an innocent creature to have to endure. It's absolutely horrid and vile, and those responsible should be brought to justice."

"Well said, Miss Pierce," the reporter smiled. "Could you do me a favor and sign my hat? My daughters are big fans,"

Elena nodded. "Certainly."

She made it her mission to find these crooks and bring them to justice.

Even after she was done pretending to be be Katherine Pierce.

Katherine stared at the monitor before her.

Katherine Pierce, Animal Activist:Calls Riverside Puppy Mill Scandal 'Cruel and Inhumane'

What the-?

Katherine clicked on the video that followed.

Logan Fell, Reporter: Katherine Pierce! What's your say on the subject at matter?

Katherine Pierce, Actress: I think that this is just cruel and inhumane, for anyone to be treating any living creature this way is beyond anything I've ever imagined for such an innocent creature to have to endure. It's absolutely horrid and vile, and those responsible should be brought to justice."

Katherine didn't even know how to respond. She scrolled down to see the comment board, and when she read some of them, she was shocked.

-MereFell12

Good going, Katherine! Big fan!

-AndieS133

I have two small female dogs, and to think of anyone doing this to them makes me sick. These criminals must be caught and brought to justice for the pain they have caused on these poor animals.

-HeyItsBrit1354

Totally agree, Kat! Come to Brazil Por favor! Mwah!

petluvrKJ

dis is jst ridikulus. No 1 shud b treated lyk dis

The thing that shocked Kat the most was the top video suggested.

Damon Salvatore on Kat's response to Riverside Scandal HQ

Without hesitating, Kat clicked on the link.

Stewart Fell, Reporter: Mr. Salvatore! What's your opinions on the Riverside Scandal?

Damon Salvatore, Actor: I think that it's disgusting. It needs to be stopped as soon as possible, and I'm funding a team to catch these criminals.

Stewart Fell, Report: And what's your take on co-star Katherine Pierce's views?

Damon Salvatore: I think that she's absolutely right. No living creature deserves this treatment and abuse, and you can be sure as hell that these jerks will be brought against the system."

Stewart Fell, Report: Thank you, Mr. Salvatore. I'm Stewart Fell, Coming to you live from the streets of Los Angeles. Back to you, Carl.

Kat scrolled down to the comments hesitantly.

-LilPixiexoxo

God he is SOOOOOOO HOOOTTT! :D :D :D

-KKAshBaby12

Totally agree with him and Kat. This is inhumane.

-MsSalvatoreXZ

Props to him and Kat. They're using their star power for good. Unlike Bieber and Lohan.

People were rallying behind Damon and "Kat" on this. It was bigger than Kat had thought, and she was becoming a household name because Elena's so passionate about this.

Katherine was fine with this, she supposed. As long as it didn't blow up in either her or Elena's face.

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(THEME SONG) I Want You To Want Me ~KSM

Soundtrack that inspired/mentioned in this chapter:

We Are The Tide ~Blind Pilot

Breakaway ~Kelly Clarkson