The day continued on as normal, the teachers giving me a bit of a hard time as usual as I tried to catch up with the class till mercifully the bell rang, signaling the end of the day. I decided then that supporting my friends as they tried out for the football team counted as a reasonable school emergency after I talked to my math teacher about me trying to get out of tutoring this kid in my class. I am good at learning stuff and actually getting it but god, I am absolutely horrible at explaining what to do. In the end, we will both end up confused and it won't help nobody no matter what she thinks. Anyways that works in my favor because I can tell Judith that I was talking to Mrs. Johnson and she can confirm it for me as long as Aunt Judith doesn't mention the time frame! It's a perfect alibi as I watched boys and a few girls get dirty. I watched in amazement as Stefan caught every single throw that was passed to him easily and out ran all the football players on the opposing side. Matt did amazing as well but he fumbled a couple times. I quickly ran off the bleachers once the coach said tryouts were over and I threw myself in Stefan's arms.

"You did absolutely amazing!" I cheered. Stefan stiffened slightly but gave me a small hug in return. I smiled widely and turned to do the same to Matt but I had to escape his arms quickly as he tried to get me a noogie.

"Hey, no touching my hair Matthew." I snapped playfully before slinging my arms around them both which was a bit tough seeing as they were both taller than me.

"Did he make the team?" I asked Matt eagerly. He laughed and gave a nod. I squealed and gave Stefan another big hug before jumping up and down in excitement. Sometimes when I get too happy, I get too hyper and I can't control it which is basically why Elena stuck to my side most of the way from preschool to middle school before we got into our official separate groups. I clapped my hands in excitement and I thought I saw Stefan look at my scarf with a painful look but I blinked and he looked normal so I shrugged it off but fixed my scarf anyways. It was slipping and I felt a breeze on the two marks which didn't bode well with me. I very much would like to forget the incident but they marks didn't make it possible at the moment.

"Congratulations Stefan! See, you were never gonna be the loner you thought you would be!" I cheered. Stefan blushed slightly and looked away.

"Is this normal for her?" I heard him whisper to Matt. I frowned slightly as I saw Matt nod and crossed my arms.

"I can hear you, you know?" I huffed. Matt gave me a cute smile and slung his arm around my shoulder.

"Sorry Stacy. Hey, are you gonna try out for cheerleading this year?" He asked as we began to walk. I grabbed Stefan's arm and started to swing it as we walked towards the parking lot.

"I don't think so. I already don't get along with most of the girls so why bother. Anyways, this year they have actual peppy girls trying out and you know how I am when there is too much hyperness around me. Takes hours for me to get back to normal. Like go Wolves!" I fake cheered.

"Aw come on Stacy."

"I'm not doing it. But Wisty and Celestial said they might,"

"Caroline is trying out."

"And why on earth would that make me change my mind?" I demanded. Matt looked at me before shrugging.

"I don't know. Hey Stefan, have you seen Stacy's Caroline impression yet?" I groaned as Stefan shook his head in denial.

"Why must you bring that up Matt? That was freshmen year and anyways she is still holding that against me,"

"Because it's funny. Come on, show Stefan."

"But I don't wanna." I moaned. Matt nudged my hip and gave me his puppy look.

"Come on. Just one Caroline impression. Please Annie." I groaned again at the look and growled.

"Fine! Just stop it with the eyes." I snapped and shook off his arm. I skipped ahead of them a couple steps and turned to face them, twirling my hair around my finger and I leisurely walked to Stefan.

"Oh Stefan, I need your help at home. I need some muscle to move my furniture in my room and I can't do it. Can you be a doll and come over at maybe six? My parents will be gone and not be able to help me." I pouted as I trailed my hand over his arm and turned to Matt, "Oh and Mattie, my car broke down." I pushed my lip out further. "Surely you can do something since you are the genius when it comes to stuff like this, I promise to pay you back." I said huskily before breaking off in a deadpan look.

"I feel so wrong inside. I can't believe I let you talk me into that, Gross." I shook my head as the boys laughed.

"She can be a convincing mini Caroline, huh Stefan." Matt laughed.

"If she was taller and had red hair, I would've believed it was here in a heartbeat." Stefan joked. I rolled my eyes and took my place in between them.

"But what did you mean by gross? Should we feel offended?" Matt raised an eyebrow and I rolled my eyes, smiling slightly.

"Not really. It's just that you're both my close friends. I mean, you're practically like my brothers. Yes Stefan, I'm including you in that." I said firmly at his wide eyed look and laughed before checking my watch before my eyes widened and I cursed before I started to jog away,

"Oh man, Judith is gonna kill me! I'm late!" I cried out in explanation.

"Do a trick and I'll buy you a chocolate tomorrow!" Matt called. I rolled my eyes but did a couple handsprings that led to a few turns in the air. I got some applause for that and smiled to myself as I jogged away. I frowned as I thought I saw Elena but she disappeared so quickly that I'm sure I was just seeing things. It wouldn't be the first time. At least I'll get some hot chocolate tomorrow. I love hot chocolate.

I know, I know. I'm sorry it's late and this is a sucky chapter. I'll try and be quicker next time, promise!

5/20/15