I woke up with someone's arm around me. It took me a few seconds to realize that it was Will, who I had convinced to stay the night for the second time. Now it's a Monday and he wants to go to school, but it's not going to happen if he doesn't get up.
The past two days he's been home alone because I've been skyping with Jack and contacting all of the vampires that lead cities. Turns out that there must be some mass movement to kick them out, because they're all on the run. It's not a good thing, but being in Mystic Falls would be bad for them all, so I sent them to Sydney in Australia, where one of the last leaders needed help staying in control.
Jack and all of the leader vampires of different cities are headed to Sydney, and in exchange for taking back the city, they're going to all work together to get the cities for everyone back. I just hope they can keep their mouths shut and hide well, or every single one of them is screwed.
Will's planning on asking Klaus if he can stay here for a while, but he hasn't done it yet. He does have a suitcase sitting in the corner of my room though, which is close enough to moving in. It turns out he only has a suitcase worth of clothes anyway, but we can fix that soon enough.
Since our short make-out session, Will and I haven't kissed again. You would think it would help me to get over these stupid feelings for him, but apparently not. Why do I even like him? I mean, he's kind and handsome and powerful, but I don't develop feelings for everyone who's like that.
A groan escaped Will's lips and I found it insanely hot, so I tried to move away. He pulled me closer to his chest and although I could've moved his arm, I decided not to. He was warm and his chest, which was clothed, was comfortable.
"Will, if you want me to go to school then we have to get up now," I told him, quietly. "Please. Klaus will kick your ass if you're the reason I stay home, and I'm not helping you."
"Fine," he grumbled, letting go of me and rolling over.
I grinned victoriously, then sat up. It's still winter, and although I don't actually feel the cold, I still do what I can to avoid it. Anything that can compete with the icy, black abyss that is my heart isn't my friend, so I used my heightened speed to get to my wardrobe, where it's always warm.
There wasn't much I felt like wearing today, as I plan to get Caroline to give me back my spot on the cheer squad, seeing how they're down two girls and have a competition today. I could've worn clothes that a cheerleader would, but I chose not to. Instead I picked out black skinny jeans, a blood red shirt, a pair of combat boots, and one of my many designer leather jackets.
I didn't put them on, as I had to shower. Seeing how there's vervain in the water system, I wasn't about to take a long shower, just in case the water filters failed and the vervain burns my skin. I got in, shaved, washed my body and hair, then got out.
After getting dressed, apart from putting on my shoes, socks and jacket, I dried my hair and then curled it. Seeing as there's meant to be a minimal make-up rule in high school's, I chose not to wear any. I just made sure that my hair looked nice and sprayed a bit of hairspray so it would stay in place.
When I walked back into my room, I found Will sitting on the floor. He was dressed in black jeans, a nice but plain white shirt, black boots, and wore a grey hoodie. His hair was wet, which meant he'd taken a shower. He looked really good today.
Joining him on the floor, I put on my socks and combat boots, then put on my leather jacket. Will smiled at me and I felt a flutter in my stomach, which is stupid. My feelings need to go away so I can think and not have stupid, teenage-like reactions.
"We're going to get breakfast on the way," I told Will, standing up. "My shout, seeing how I've got more money then I know what to do with."
Will got to his feet and I grabbed my phone and car keys. I checked my instagram on the way to my car, which was rather uneventful. Seeing how I have almost no friends in real life, I follow mainly celebrities. For some reason I follow all of the Kardashians and Jenners, but they interest me.
We both got in my car and I drove, of course. I wanted a coffee, but I can't have one because they spike it with vervain at the Grill and everywhere else. Like, if this place had a Starbucks, they would spike the coffee with vervain too. I hate it and it's leading to a hatred of almost everything and everyone.
"Are you serious about signing up for the cheer squad?" Will asked me. "I mean, the competition's today and you don't know the routine."
"Yeah, well, I'm taking Rebekah's spot," I stated, keeping my eyes on the road so I don't crash. "It's not like it's hard."
A noise of disgust left Will's lips, but I chose to ignore it. We were getting close to the Grill, so I had to go the speed limit. Thankfully, the Grill parking lot wasn't packed, so it was easy to get a parking space at the front, where it would be easy to leave.
I haven't told Will about the take down of all the leading vampires, apart from those in New Orleans. It doesn't really have anything to do with him, but it does mean that I'm at risk, even here. If I'm at risk, then anyone who's thought of as a friend of mine might die.
As we walked in, I removed my ray bans, to be polite. A smirk found it's way onto my face, as everyone was staring at Will and I. Judging from their looks, they thought we were some hot crime duo, here to get some food and maybe rob the place.
We sat at the booth at the back, and Will looked at the menu. I already knew that I wanted a BLT, as I'd wanted one since I got in the shower. A middle-aged woman came over to serve us, and I changed my smirk into a smile. Working in food places must get so annoying, especially when people constantly yell at you for something that's out of your control, so I like to be kind to the people who are at work on the days I leave the house get food.
"What can I get you two?" She asked, a southern accent clear in her voice.
"Uh, could I get the pancakes please," Will requested. "Oh, and some coffee."
"I'll have the BLT and some orange juice, thanks," I said, still smiling.
"We don't get many English people 'round here," the woman stated. I think she's from Louisiana. "Your the Ashford boy, right? Sorry about your aunt." She turned back to me. "I'll be back with your food."
Will looked as uncomfortable as I felt. I've never been great with over-talkative people, and this woman was no exception. As soon as she left, I saw Will's façade drop a little. His parents had died when he was eight, and even if he wasn't close to them, he still would've believed they were good people.
I reached for his hand under the table, but my hand ended up on his thigh. He tensed a little, but smiled at me anyway. I removed my hand and he relaxed a little, which was when I realized that I accidentally turned him on.
After breakfast, Will and I had gone straight to school. It was easy to convince Caroline to give me the second spare spot on the team, and she went over the routine with me. When she gets thrown in the air, I get to do three back hand springs and then a backflip, which is easy enough.
Now I was wearing a spare cheerleader outfit and I looked hot in it. The other team is Grove Hills, and there's a few others, but according to Caroline the rest don't have anything on us. I was standing in the hall, waiting for Will, who had agreed to come and see me.
"Looking for someone?" A familiar voice asked. "I have to admit, you look hot in that."
"Go away, Hayden," I said, turning to face him with my arms crossed over my chest. He ran a finger up my arm in an attempt to seduce me or something stupid like that. "Do I need to get a restraining order or something?"
"I've slept with most of the cheer squad," Hayden whispered in my ear. "What makes you any different?"
"This." Shadows pushed Hayden back and he placed his hand over his heart, which I was making hurt by using shadows.
As soon as someone turned the corner, I withdrew the shadows and smirked at Hayden, who was on the floor, breathing heavily. I turned to see who was there, but that was a mistake because I went flying down the hall.
I hit the floor and rolled. Of course it was Hayden's friends who were in the hall. I swore when I got to my feet. Hayden just smirked that annoying, but rather attractive smirk, and I hissed under my breath, but didn't attack him again.
When I was sure they were all looking at me, I fixed up my hair, smoothed out my uniform, and then I winked at all of them. Daniel, Sam, Jordan, Kyle and Hayden all seemed to be entranced now, but then there was Carter, who just looked guilty. I nodded at him before walking down the hall, away from them.
Seeing how I'd just been thrown down the hall, I decided to go and fix my appearance. I walked into the bathroom and looked at myself in the mirror. Another girl walked in as I tied up my hair and put a pretty maroon ribbon in my hair.
The other girl, who was from Grove Hill, smiled at me. I smiled back before sneakily taking eyeliner out of her make-up bag. I applied some, but not much and I didn't wing it because it's easier to do that with liner, and this one's the crayon one. Somehow, I managed to put it back without being caught.
Because I don't know where Will is, I went to the gymnasium. Caroline and Elena were there, and they were beginning to argue. Stefan and I reached them at the same time, so I glared at him. If he thinks I'm over Kol's death, then he couldn't be more wrong.
"Everything all right?" Stefan asked.
"Yeah, as soon as the queen backs off, everything will be fine," Elena answered, then walked off.
I narrowed my eyes at Elena. She doesn't have any emotions, and it's clear. When she's with the other girls she's good at acting like she does, but it's all an act. Why would she turn it off, though? I thought her life revolved around being human.
Wait. Jeremy was killed by that Silas guy. Maybe that's why she turned it off. Klaus told me that her old house burned down, with her brother's body in it, and I smirked because it felt good to know that at least one of them was dead.
"Her sire bond broke because she turned it all off," I told them. "It's all you had to do, but I thought that it was too easy after she killed Kol, and that she wanted to be as human as possible before she did it."
"Of course you knew how to fix it," Stefan said, dismayed. "Your friend was looking for you before. He's waiting in a nearby classroom."
I muttered my thanks before walking out of the gym and going to find Will. I could hear him speaking to someone, so I followed the sound of his voice. He stopped talking and I stopped listening for him when I knew where he was for sure.
As I turned down the hall and walked into one of the classrooms, I found Hayden pushing Will against the wall. Will's lip was split, but he looked fine other then that. Daniel, Same, Kyle and Jordan formed a circle around Will, so I quietly shut and locked the doors.
Insults were being thrown at Will, and I heard one of them tell him to die, which was the final strike. My first thought was to kill whoever said that as I used my heightened speed to get to the boys, but instead I pushed them to the side and pulled Hayden off Will. It was him who had said it, so I threw him onto the nearest desk.
Will dropped to the floor, and his nose began to bleed. He stared down at the ground, and I knew that it was because he was crying. I lilted his head up and wiped his tears away with the pad of my thumb. He just pulled his head away and looked back at the ground.
Someone went to grab me, so I spun while getting up, and pushed them away. It was Kyle, and he was shocked to find that I was so strong, but then he remembered that I'm a vampire. This place was filled with council members, but I let my fangs slip out for a second anyway.
"All of you sit down and stay seated!" I commanded.
"This is like some hot student-teacher thing," Hayden commented, earning a snicker from his friends. "If I get a choice, I want to be the teacher."
"Shut up or I'll tear your tongue out!" I warned.
I crouched back down next to Will, who's nose had stopped bleeding. I grabbed the box of tissues of the desk and handed it to Will, who wiped the blood away. His lip was split and I have a trick to fix it, but it'll only work if he agrees to the plan.
"Is the little baby crying because Thalia will never be his girlfriend?" Sam taunted.
"There's a way to shut them up, but I need you to go along with it," I whispered.
Will nodded, so I helped him to his feet. I looked at the teachers' desk, so he sat down on it. A noise left Hayden's lips that sounded an awful lot like a scoff. I glared at him, but said nothing, as I walked over to Will.
"Do you really think you could be with her?" Kyle asked, sneering. "She's hot and you're a freak. Don't look at her like a puppy because it just gets you sympathy. Thalia's way too hot to even kiss you on the cheek, let alone date you and let you sleep with her."
"Thing is, we're dating," I lied, smirking.
"Prove it," Hayden insisted, a sad look in his eyes.
Will shot me a questioning look, but as soon as I kissed him, he kissed me back. I tangled my hands in the back of his hair and bit my own lip so my blood would heal his. He drank it and then I pulled away and smirked at him.
"Well, it's been great seeing you all again, but I have to stretch," I told them, walking over to the door and opening it.
All five guys got from their seats and left the room. Hayden was the last to go, and he looked me up and down. I didn't flinch under his gaze, but I wanted to. Part of me wished I had never stopped kissing Will, so I didn't have to deal with everything.
Because I was close enough to get to the gymnasium when my team's called, I decided to stay in here with Will. His lip had healed and he had a slightly victorious look in his eyes. I smiled at him and sat down next to him on the desk.
Straight after I sat down, I got back up because I remembered that I had to stretch. I arched my arm over my head, and then switched arms after leaning to the right ten times. When I was done with that, I went into the splits.
"Can you help me stretch?" I asked, smiling innocently.
"Yeah, sure," Will agreed, standing up.
I decided to act on my feelings for Will. When I have feelings for someone, I usually tease them a little and leave them wanting, so that's what I did. I kicked my leg up and placed it on Will's shoulder. I then leaned forward and touched my toes.
When I was done, I kicked up the other leg and saw that Will was trying not to stare. I turned his head so he was looking at me, then I reached to touch my toes. A strangled noise escaped Will's lips, so I kicked my leg down.
There was a noticeable bulge in his jeans now, so I smirked. He leaned back on the desk and bit his lip a little. Now it was his turn to turn me on, and I just sighed. Will really is handsome, and I don't know if I should say something about my feelings or not, because I don't feel things for real people often.
"Come watch me," I insisted, as the team was called over the PA system.
Will nodded, so I jogged out of the room to join the team. Whoever decided that we should be called the Lady Timberwolves had no creativity at all. Caroline and Elena were at the front with me, so I joined them.
As Will passed to enter the gym, he winked at me and I winked back. No one else saw it, so they didn't say anything. Caroline led us into the gym and we all took our places, then looked down. I knew these words well, and the moves, despite only having learned them today.
The music began and I waited. It felt like time was going slower then usual, and I had the feeling that Elena would be the cause of something going wrong. It was too late to say anything now, so I mentally chided myself.
"L-O-L," We spelled out, doing the moves. "O-M-G, you're looking at Mystic Falls Varsity! B-E-A-T, beat those Cats!"
We moved and because I was on the far end, I took three steps forward. The flyers got into position. As soon as I heard them being lifted, I did my three back hand-springs. The girls were thrown in the air as I did the last back hand-spring and then my backflip into the splits.
Caroline and I hit the floor at the same time, but I was meant to and she wasn't, as she was a flier. The whole team, including myself, went to see if she was alright. When I reached Caroline, Elena looked at her, and then turned away.
If Caroline were human, she would be seriously hurt. Elena just sabotaged the entire squad, and she would be the new enemy of all the cheerleaders, which sort of made me feel good. I felt more sympathy for the cheerleaders who wanted to win, though. Our routine was better then Grove Hill's, but I suppose it doesn't matter now.
After about an hour, we all left to go and change. We spent that past hour as a squad, apart from Elena, who wasn't there. Now I was wearing my normal clothes again, but with my varsity jacket instead of my leather one.
Caroline had insisted that because I wasn't leaving in my cheer uniform that I should at least wear the jacket, and I wasn't in the mood to argue. Will was waiting for me outside, so I was making my way there now. I stepped outside and felt the cold breeze, but I didn't get cold, which will never stop being weird.
Will was there, and he was watching Stefan, who plunged a vervain dart into Elena's neck. I laughed at her, and then joined my favourite warlock. He grinned at me and then pulled something out of his jacket pocket. I realized it was my black diamond ring, and so I took it from him and put it back on.
"You left it in the classroom," Will told me, smiling sheepishly.
"Thanks," I said, twisting it out of habit.
Together we walked over to my car. I unlocked it and we both got in. My phone buzzed and I saw that it was a text inviting me to a party at the Salvatore Boarding House, and that it was from Elena. I had no other plans, and messing with her seems like a good idea right now, especially since she's emotionless and when she turns it all back on, she's going to feel terrible and I want to make it worse.
I got in my car, but Will took my hand before I could put the keys in the ignition and drive off. He looked me in the eyes, knowing I'm too stubborn to look away first. His eyes didn't flick to my lips and back up. This was a serious talk that we were going to have, but I was oddly ready.
"So, about those two kisses, I was wondering if it actually meant anything to you, or if you just kiss that passionately all the time," Will stated, refusing to look away. "I mean, you're immortal so you must know how to kiss passionately, but if it meant nothing, then that's fine."
"Would you hate me if I said I know exactly how I feel, but don't want to tell you just in case your feelings aren't the same?" I asked, quietly. "It meant something, but I don't usually have feelings for people. It's easier for me not to get attached to people who aren't immortal because I've never been good with the whole grief thing. Everyone I love dies, so it's just easier not to get attached to too many people."
"I know how you feel," Will muttered, looking away. "Friends then?"
"I didn't say I wasn't willing to try something more. Tonight you and I are going out to the party. It'll be an odd sort of date, where we get to get drunk and have fun, despite the fact that Mystic Falls lost because of Elena dropping Caroline."
I started up my car and drove off. I can only hope that Klaus lets Will stay...