Delilah hadn't seen or heard from Klaus since he had made his dramatic appearance in the forest. Of course she preferred it that way but nonetheless it bothered her. She was a smart girl and knew if a mysterious hybrid like Klaus took interest in her, it would be trouble. Shaking her head she refused to think about the newcomer. After all she still didn't know his name.

Yanking the covers off her she got out of her bed. It felt strange being home and not a good strange. The bed bought back bad memories, mostly of Alex. That Christmas, Delilah had ruined the Gilbert family, crushed them of happiness all because of her foolhardy fling with a man that was engaged to her best friend's Aunt. Shuddering at the thought she bit her lip. She knew she had to face her demons.


"What we're just going to go over there?" Elena muttered glaring at Caroline as she pushed her best friend out the door.

"Yes," Caroline said simply holding the freshly baked apple pie in her arms.

"Caroline, it could be dangerous. She's a vampire, one whose anger and recklessness has only peaked!" The brunette sighed getting into her friend's car. "What if her mother's a vampire too?" she continued trying to get out the deed that was about to be done.

Caroline let out a laugh. "Hello Elena I have seen Karen Williamson and believe me when I tell you, she is not a vampire. I mean c'mon she's hardly a walking L'Oreal advert."

The girl broke into a small smile. Caroline always seemed to have a witty comment to make situations mildly better. "Harsh but true," she replied. Pulling out her phone, the girl stared at the blank screen, wishing she had heard from Stefan. She needed him, especially now.


Klaus smirked circling the group. "Well thanks to our mate Ray, we've found ourselves a pack!" He said with glee, looking at Stefan.

The Salvatore stood emotionless putting Ray on the floor in front of Klaus. Taking in the sight around him he sighed. How did it all come to this?

"Oh my god Ray! What's going on? Who are you?" A women yelled running over to the pair. "The more important question is who am I, forgive the intrusion. My name is Klaus," the blonde replied a smirk firmly on his face.

"You're the hybrid," The women said, her face drained of colour. "You've heard of me! Fantastic!" Klaus clapped.

"It's fascinating actually. A werewolf who isn't beholden to the moon, a vampire who doesn't burn in the sun. A true hybrid," he continued.

Ray shot up gasping for breath, "Excellent timing Ray! Very dramatic." Klaus grinned. The group stared between the two men. A look of fright plastered across their faces. "Just in time too, we wouldn't want you to miss all the fun," the hybrid continued grabbing the man's shoulder.

"Now are anyone of you human?" He continued trailing off.


Scribbling in her notebook Delilah's head shot up when she heard the doorbell. Biting her lower lip she dropped her head and continued to write. It rung again. Frustrated she walked down the stairs adamant she would snap the neck of whoever disturbed her.

"What?" She growled yanking open the door revealing her two old friends. Her face softened immediately. Clearing her throat she looked from Caroline to Elena, "Can I help you?" she asked in a cold voice.

Caroline let out a dramatic sigh. "We're sorry," he said holding the pie out to Delilah. Elena's head shot up at the blonde shaking her head, "Caroline!" she barked. She wasn't going to forgive Delilah. At least not yet, all she wanted was to hear her out find out just why she returned to Mystic Falls.

A smirk appeared on Delilah's lips, "I don't eat apple pie, but I'm sure David will love it," she said taking the pie and motioning for the both of them to come in.

"David?" Elena said abruptly. "Another fling?" she snarled. Delilah glared at the girl noticing Caroline still stood by the doorway. "You can come in Caroline," she called out with a huff.

"That pesky no entry thing. A massive hindrance if you ask me." Delilah rolled her eyes sitting on the couch. Caroline smiled at the blonde sitting down opposite her. Elena still stood glaring at her in the corner. God she could be so stubborn at times.

"A hindrance because it protects people like us from people like you?" The brunette snapped. This was so out of character so her. Then again Delilah bought out the worst in people.

Delilah rolled her eyes, yet again in bore of the girls company. "Firstly David is my mother's new boyfriend. A massive comedown from my Dad if you ask me," she replied.

"Secondly if I was going to kill you I would have done it by now. So sit down. I expect you have questions and I'm not going to answer them if you're shooting me dirty looks in the corner." She continued.

Elena slowly moved to the couch sitting down next to Caroline. She eyed the girl up skeptically. This wasn't her friend. Even in her reckless days Delilah wasn't like this. She wasn't this cold. This heartless.

"Why are you back?" Caroline asked bluntly.

"Fancy a change of scenery." Delilah shrugged. As if she was going to tell them the truth. After all the truth would get them killed.

"And you're a vampire?" Elena asked. "How?"

Delilah chucked, "Elena I'm sure you've spent enough time with The Salvatores to know how one becomes a vampire."

"I know that! I mean how did you turn? How did you become this?" Elena barked in reply.

"I don't have to answer that," The blonde shot back. There was no way she was telling Elena. Not yet at least.

"Look if you've come for an apology. I'm sorry I truly am. Things got out of hand and I shouldn't have acted the way I did to your family that Christmas. You invited me into your home when I had no one. I took you for granted and made a mistake." She continued looking at her old friend. Her voice seemed lifeless, as if her own words were even boring her.

Caroline screwed her eyebrows together staring closely at her friend. "You've turned it off," she said her mouth slightly agape. "You've turned off your emotions."

A smile spread across the girl's lips. "Sweet Caroline I turned off my emotions long before I became a vampire," Delilah told them. "You two, well you just didn't notice."


"Movie night around Bonnie's!" Caroline giggled looping arms with her two best friends. Delilah was on one side, Elena on the other. "We have popcorn, ice cream, and of course chic-flicks," she rambled on telling the other two her plans.

Elena chatted along in glee. The two were always bubbly. From boys to the cheerleading squad they had it all.

"I'm gonna give it a miss guys. I don't feel very well." Delilah lied through her teeth looking at the two. Caroline broke arms with her friends "Oh okay," she mumbled looked at Elena as the pair continued to walk to Bonnie's place.

"Get better soon!" Elena yelled at her friend as the two strolled off in the distance. The blonde sighed turning on her heel as she made her own way home.

When she got there her parents were bickering once again. "Leave us then! If you're so content in finding this blasted creatures leave us!" Her mother screeched.

Delilah's father only yelled back, louder and harsher. Words were always the deal breaker between the two. They were often cruel and full of hurt. Trudging up the stairs, her parents didn't even notice Delilah returned from school.

Once at the top of the stairs she made her way to her room throwing her bag on the side. "There's no point getting attached to people Mo. They'll only let you down," she muttered to her cat as he greeted her with a purr at the door.

From that day onwards Delilah Williamson refused to feel. She refused to get attached to people because she knew eventually they would hurt her. She didn't want to become her parents and bicker with someone she supposedly loved. She didn't want the betrayal or endless nights of crying. So she turned it off. As a human, she turned it off.


The two girls quickly left after Caroline's discovery. The blonde muttered something about helping the older girl, but Delilah wanted none of it. Elena just remained quiet as usual - the two's friendship was as far to deaths end as it could be.

Going back to her writing Delilah soon grew tired. She knew her Mom was out with David that night. She didn't quite understand it. David was closer to Delilah's age than her Mom's. He was cute, fresh out of college. What was he doing shacking up with her Mom?

Shaking the thoughts out of her head she climbed the stairs heading to her bedroom. Showering, she quickly changed into a pair of shorts and old tee before climbing into bed. Pulling the covers around her she heard her phone buzz on the bedside table. It amused her that even vampires bothered with this technology.

You shouldn't have left. You know I'll find you. – W x

Staring at the phone for a few moments, panic swept over the young girl. Throwing herself out of bed her eyes scanned the house numerous times before she could finally relax. He wasn't there. At least not yet.