So guys, I changed the ending to Chapter 8. I will get back to that idea but not right now. I'm going to go one problem at a time. Feel free to re-read the ending. Hope you understand :)
Chapter 9
Stefan P.O. V
We showed up to a motel in Georgia. In North Carolina we went to the club and met a couple people. We got so drunk and trashed the hotel, that we were kicked out but compelled the owner to not call the cops.
"The beaches are beautiful here. I came here with Damon and Lexi one time, when Lexi was attempting to make us get along. Twenty years ago. We stayed here for a couple years. It's where I learned to surf"
"You surf? I'll put that on the list of things I need to learn. Maybe one day we can have a surf competition." I smile.
"Okay, it's on. But I'm only doing it so I can give you the satisfaction of thinking you can win." She looks at me and smiles looking offended. She smacks me on my arm.
"Oh, please Stefan. I can sure as hell beat you at surfing." I sigh. I shake my head and smile.
We are both lying on the bed. She stands up.
"Come on. Let's go shopping." I groan. "Or, I can go shopping and then you go try to figure out tonight's plan, maybe party or bowling or something. I'm sure there's plenty to do in Georgia."
"Okay deal. We meet back here at... whenever. No later than six or seven." She smiles then we both leave the motel. I kiss her then we go our separate way. I walk around Georgia. She's right; there is a lot to do around Georgia. It's a little breezy outside. I was hungry so I walk into a small diner. I wait for the waitress to come. The diner wasn't anything special but I know the food here is great. The waitress finally walks over to me. She's in her 70s with curly black hair. She's African American and her skin wasn't as wrinkly as the average. Without looking up she starts to talk.
"Hey Darling, what would you like to ord-" She looks up at me and widens her eyes "Stefan? Stefan... Salvatore?" I smile. Tears start forming in her eyes.
"Hey, Silvia It's nice to see you again." I stand up to hug her.
"Oh it's been years since I've seen you." She gets my order, hamburger and fries with a vanilla milk shake and chocolate whipped cream and a cherry, my favorite. She sits down on the other side of the booth.
"So how's everything. I haven't seen you in years." She gives me a smile and I can't help but smile back.
"Everything is good. I'm here with my girlfriend but she went shopping. Damon and Lexi have passed away so we are trying to bring them back. We are going to New Orleans" Silvia knows what we are. She's a witch and was like an aunt to me and Damon. Damon loved her like family too. We lived here for four years then we moved away. We used to talk to her once in a while but then we stopped completely. When we were here we actually acted like brothers.
"Oh dear, well I hope everything turns out great. Though I don't think you should tamper with the oblivion that theyre in. I stopped doing spells a while ago. I don't have the energy to do it anymore"
"How is everything? You've been her a while. Will you retire any time soon? And I'm sorry that I haven't contacted you. I have just been busy." I finish my burger and drink my milkshake.
"I love it here. It's my home I've been here working at this diner for over 40 years. I'm not ready to retire just yet. I'll give them a couple more years before they can take me away from this place. If I still have energy then it will be almost impossible." I laugh. "And don't you worry about it sweet heart. If it's one thing I learned, it's to enjoy the time you have with people and when they leave just remember those times and I guarantee a smile will come across your face. If it does then there's nothing to regret or to be sad about, just tell yourself that you'll be okay as long as you have the memories. Everyone leaves eventually, when I don't hear from them it usually means that they are living their lives. You two boys and Lexi were like family, when I stop hearing from you two and Lexi I knew it's because you went on to big and better things and I couldn't be any more grateful. I have the memories and that's all I need." I look down and smile. I feel my eyes getting watery. This woman, in the little time she knew us, has always cared for us. Lexi visited her from time to time I should have to.
"Yeah, we did. Doesn't matter how long we live, the world is big and there is always somewhere to visit. Some of the places that I did visit are worth visiting again. I came here for a good juicy burger and to see a person who was like family to me... the only thing Id regret is not seeing her much sooner and more often." She smiles and I know I made her day because she made mine. We talked about how her husband passed away seven years ago. I told her about how I was in the military. She always had a story to tell and I smiled at almost all of them.
"So tell me about that girlfriend of yours." My eyes lit up like a Christmas tree. I grin.
"She's amazing and very beautiful. I love her. She has blond hair and a smile that makes me fall in love with her all over again. She loves to be in charge and she's very optimistic. When she wants to do something she does it and doesn't give up. She's brutally honest and it's not always a bad thing. She treats me very well. I know she loves me too. We can talk for hours but sometimes we just sit there and I wrap my arms around her. Just having her there with me makes me happy. She's there for me and I know I can go to her for anything. She's my best friend. The best part of her is when she can make everyone smile and have a good time and-" I stop when I realize I'm talking too much. Silvia was just smiling.
"Seems like you're head over heels for her. You should hold onto her as much as you can. She seems like a good one." She coughs but covers her mouth. I was already done with my food.
"Yeah, she is. Maybe I'll come by tomorrow so you can meet her." We both stand up.
"Yeah that'll be nice. Haven't had visitors in years... until today of course" I smile.
"Yeah, seems like a plan. We will take you to dinner or something" She smiles and I give her a hug. She got smaller. "It's so nice to see you again, Silvia."
"It's nice to see you too." Silvia didn't have any children because she was barren. She was the youngest of her family so she was alive to watch her parent die and a lot of her relatives. Even with all that happened to her she still seems like the happiest old women. I leave the money on the table, I say good bye then I leave. I had a smile on my face then walked on the side walk. I came to a flyer on a tree. It read that there will be a ball at the Robinsons Mansion, black tie event. It's in a couple days. It's to greet the neighborhood. Caroline would love to go to this. I went back to the motel and waited for her to return. She came back with a bunch of bags in her hand.
"Hey babe how was shopping." She kissed me
"I love Georgia!" I smile. "Did you find out what we will do today?"
"No, but I know what we will do in a couple days." I show her the flyer and she starts jumping up and down.
"Oh my god! A ball? That means I have to go shopping again. I'm so excited!" She jumps on me and kisses me. She still has a smile on her face. "We can go tomorrow. So what have you done all this time?" She was sitting on top of me.
I smile. "I went to a diner I and Damon used to go to. I met an old friend there." I told her everything that happened, except about me talking about her.
"Aw, she sounds so cute. I would love to meet her. Especially since you seem happy right now... She must have told you something. We can go before shopping." She smiles
"She did. She usually says some things that make me think."
That night me and Caroline just stayed in and watched the lion king. I always tear up on that on part when his dad dies. I fell asleep at the part were scar was about to fall off the cliff. The next day I woke up to hear Caroline taking a shower. I don't know why but I was happy for her to meet Silvia. I feel like her opinion would matter to me about Caroline. It won't change what I feel about Caroline but it'll mean something to know how she feels.
We both decide to go to the mall first. We went into four different stores. We went in one more store because Caroline promised it'll be the last. She tries on different dresses. They were all okay.
"Okay, I'm ready."
"Come out." She walks out of the dressing room. My mouth is left hanging. It's a long royal blue dress. It was strapless. Above her waist was beaded in silver. It tightened around her waist then the rest of the dress flowed down to the floor. It was beautiful.
"I can tell by how you're speechless that you like the dress. She smiles.
"That's the one." She bought shoes too and I bought a tux, black tie of course. We dropped our stuff off at the motel and headed to the diner. On our way Caroline and I just held hand in hand.
"So what was your relation to her?"
"She was like an aunt to me. I don't want to say mother because I've only stayed here for four years. Damon loved her. Every time he made snarky comment, she would have a comeback so quick that would leave Damon quiet."
"Hm... I like her already." I smile.
"She's small and smiles a lot. She's a little like you." Caroline smiles. We walk into the diner and it was empty. It was about five in the afternoon. There was just one costumer. I walk up to the lady in the front. She was young and blond.
"Hey, how can I help you?" she gives me a weak smile.
"Is Silvia here today? I was supposed to take her out to dinner today?" she looks at me then frowns.
"Didn't you hear?" I shake my head. "Silvia passed away last night. She had a heart attack. I'm just covering today, then in a couple weeks they shutting this place down." Caroline gasps. I frown. I saw her yesterday and she seemed fine. My eyes water so I nod my head at her good bye then walk out, Caroline shortly behind me. I sit down at a bench nearby. I clench my teeth as hard as I can so I won't start crying. Caroline sits next to me.
"Stefan..."she puts her hand on my shoulder. I look down. "I'm so sorry" I look at her, and I'm trying to beat the urge to cry. I feel a tear fall down. I wipe my face then sigh.
"I'm going to go back to the motel." She grabs my hand. I hold it tight. I was quiet the whole way there.
"Stefan I am going to buy food then I'll meet you up to talk. I know you're hungry." I nod. She's right I am hungry from walking around.
Caroline's P. O.V
I go to a Chinese store. I walked back to the motel. I feel so bad for Stefan. I can tell he was excited for me to meet her. He lost Damon, Lexi, Bonnie and now Silvia. I give him credit; I wouldn't be able to handle all this. I practiced what I was going to tell him when I see him. Maybe I can make him feel little better. I put the key in the door and open it. I see Stefan sitting by the bed crying. I run to him. I never saw him like this. His eyes were red and he was breathing hard. I look at his face and I want to cry.
"Stefan." I grab a tissue and wipe his face. "Stefan what happened you look fine when I left."
"I... I should have... seen her more... and visited her more often. She shouldn't have died... Damon shouldn't have died." He says between every breath. He bites his lip but it's still trembling. I sit next to him and wrap him in my arms. I kiss his forehead.
"I'm so sorry Stefan, about Silvia. We are getting Damon and Lexi back remember."
"I know, I know. But I miss him... so much, Care. He shouldn't have died..." I was so caught up in figuring a way to bring them back I didn't realize that the time that has passed was hurting Stefan even more. A boy needs his older brother. "He should... be here. Gosh I'm so frustrated. We are vampires. We aren't supposed to die. " He was looking down. His face is so helpless. I bite my lip. I don't like seeing him like this.
"We are going to get then back. Forget the ball we are going to New Orleans. I don't like seeing you sad."
"Caroline I'm not only sad I'm frustrated. I feel useless. I couldn't save Damon. I couldn't save Silvia. I loved Silvia like family. I'm older than her but she taught me so much. I shouldn't have just left her. When I tell Damon about her he's going to lose it. We were supposed to protect her. I couldn't even save her life."
"Yes but remember what she said about memories. How did it go?" he sighs.
""Enjoy the time you have with people and... when they leave just remember... those times and I guarantee a smile will come across your face... If it does then there's nothing... to regret or to be sad about, remember the memories you have and tell yourself you'll be okay."" He took a deep breath. He said that word for word. A tear fell down my face. How do I get him pass this break down.
"Okay. So close your eyes and remember the good times." He closes his eyes a couple seconds later tears run down his face and he smiles. He opens his eyes and there's softness to them.
Stefan's P.O. V
"Okay. So close your eyes and remember the good times." I close my eyes.
20 years ago
She puts the pancakes on me and Damon's plate. Lexi helps her out in the kitchen. They got along great. The both join us a couple minutes later.
"So when are we going to go out and surf?" Damon says while stuff stuffing pancakes in his mouth.
"The waves aren't strong enough yet. But I do suggest you go now while they are still three feet in height, I'm sure you won't be able to handle the big ones" Lexi says then smirks. I laugh. Damon rolls his eyes and bites another piece of his pancakes.
"With that hair I'm sure a shark will drag you deep into the ocean and I will no longer have to see you again. You've always looked like shark bait."
"So you're saying I look good enough to be eaten? Why, thank you Damon." He gives her a sarcastic smile. We all continue eating.
"Why don't we get a snack on the way, my treat. Be happy I haven't taken a bite out of you Silvia."
"Are you going to lure a girl into an ally and feed off of her? Well The only way you can do that is if you compel her from a distance, and I'm sure you mastered that. Because if someone that looked like you walked up to me, first thing I'd do is run. No doubt" said Silvia. Damon rolls his eyes and smiles. Me and Lexi laugh.
Tears roll down my face and I smile. Caroline smiles back at me in relief.
"Okay we will go to New Orleans, but first I want to stay for the funeral. She doesn't have that much family here for her so I'll be here." Caroline nods her head and we start eating. I didn't eat as much.
I'm so sorry this is long. I start school tomorrow so I thought I'd give you a long one. I liked Silvia she seemed like a good person. When I wrote Stefan crying I was like aw. Btw did you guys here in the season 6 spoiler they say that Elena will try to get Caroline with a guy named Liam, that Stefan only views her as a friend. -,- ... Thank you guys for reading! :) leave a review or ask a question. I love you all.
