-1A/N: I'm on a roll! Three chapters, one day. That's because I'm at home. I'm supposed to be studying…-shifty eyes- you people are a bad influence on me -winks-
This is a shortish chapter and it jumps around a lot.
When I came round, I was in my bed. There was nobody there, so I had no idea how I'd got into it. I sat up, and regretted it immediately. The room was spinning and my head ached. There was an aspirin and a glass of water on my bedside table and I took the pill gratefully. I checked my clock and saw I'd been out for a while. I groaned and decided that it was probably best just to go to sleep.
**Monday-outside school**
I stood, staring at the school, as if it were a great grey monster I intended to slay. I wished it would just disappear. I didn't want to go inside…I was afraid I'd never come out again.
"Elena!" called a cheerful voice. I turned to see Stefan. I manufactured a smile.
"Hey"
"Are you feeling better?" he asked. I was confused about what he meant. He must have seen my confusion because he quickly clarified "You said on Saturday you had a stomach ache. Are you okay now?"
"oh. Oh! Yes, just…time of the month and all Stefan. Nothing to worry about" He looped his arm around my shoulder. "so how was your weekend?" I asked, determined to keep the topic away from me.
"Slow. And lonely. Damon got himself incredibly drunk and brought home three college girls"
"Yikes. Did he clear up after himself?"
"Not at first. But I pestered him until he gave in. He had a hangover so it took less time then normal" he smiled. I forced another smile. I really cared for Stefan but I was hurting him, even without him knowing. I forced myself to remember my promise. I had ended this, it was over. At least, I hoped it was.
**History Class**
Klaus didn't react to me when I came into class with Caroline and Stefan. In fact, he seemed more distant then normal. I was pleased by this new development, but part of me felt hurt. I pushed that part down, forcing it into silence. I watched as he chatted with Caroline, as the rest of the class slowly assembled. Caroline was flirting with him, and even though I knew I shouldn't care, I did.
"Alright class" he said, sauntering away from Caroline's desk "let's begin" he winked at me as he passed. I felt anger boiling inside me. How dare he treat me like this? He was playing a game, toying with me. I glared at the board, refusing to look at him for even a second. I would not acknowledge how I felt. I couldn't.
My phone vibrated against my leg. I checked it. Stefan.
You okay? You look upset.
Stefan xx
I texted back quickly, keeping one eye on Klaus. I knew he'd be looking for any excuse to humiliate me today.
I'm fine. Talk after class.
E. xxx
No sooner had I sent it when it beeped again.
You know, texting in class is very bad behaviour Elena. Maybe I should give you a detention…
K~
I shot a glance at Klaus. He was sitting behind his desk, smiling smugly to himself. I rolled my eyes and put my phone away. I tried to focus on the assignment but my mind kept wandering. So did my eyes. The flickered worriedly over my friends, wondering which one Klaus would go after to get to me. Katherine had told me that the first thing he'd done after she left him was kill every member of her family. Would he really do that? I winced at the thought. I felt bile rise in my throat. God, I was going to be sick.
I raised my hand.
"Elena?"
"Sir, can I please go to the bathroom. I think I'm going to throw up" I hated pretending to respect him. Just looking at him made me feel worse.
"Yes" he said. I scurried out of the classroom, to the toilet. I only just made it in time. I threw up violently in the bowl, then slumped against it.
My phone vibrated weakly against my leg, echoing my feelings. I flipped it open. Two messages. Stefan and Klaus.
You okay? Do you need me to come to you?
Stefan. Xxx
Hurry back Elena, don't want to miss class now do you?
K~
I groaned and rested my head against the cool porcelain. This was not good.
**Later**
I ended up missing most of history, and maths (no loss there) but Caroline found me and told me that Mr Night wanted me to collect my homework after school. I sighed but nodded. I told Stefan I'd talk to him later and headed to the class.
"Hello" I said, dolefully.
"Elena, come in"
"No thanks. I just want to pick up my work and go. I'm worried I'll be sick again if I stay with you too long" he raised an eyebrow and rolled his eyes at me. He got up and went to shut the door.
"Elena…I know you hate me"
"Do you? Good. Can I go?"
"No…not quite yet. I wanted to apologise"
"Really?" I said in disbelief.
"Not for what I've done but what I'm about to do"
"What?" I asked. Ice filled my veins.
"Sorry Elena" he darted forward, grabbed me and sank his fangs into my neck.
A/N: DUN DUN DUH! Wow, that ended up longer then I intended.