Kaylee's POV
"Don't let her get to you," Charlie rubbed her hand over your leg as you two drove to your house. It was much windier today but you never minded. You had always loved when the wind would kick up the fallen leaves and make a tiny tornado with them. "I'm trying," you clenched your jaw together so tight it hurt to even say those words. "You forget that I know you. And I know you are. But you can't let her. Or I mean I guess you could and then beat the crap out of her again because I've gotta say that was quite entertaining," you both grinned at the memory. The last remains on Elena from that fight were long healed. But apparently her stupid brain didn't learn that sometimes you should just keep your mouth shut. Vampire's aren't the only ones that have super hearing now.
"Look I'll never get the weird relationship you have with my brother. But that doesn't mean I'm not gonna support the hell out of you. I told you when you found everything out that I would do my best to help you. Which is why I pushed for you and Kyle. Because I mean he's obviously hot. He's obviously crazy about you. And he's the only other wolf I've ever encountered and I wasn't even sure till the party. But that doesn't make sense if Damon could compell him if he's a wolf. Because you are and you can't be compelled. Ugh this is all so confusing even for me and I'm over 150 years old," she went on and on. "Charlie," you glanced from the steering wheel. And she looked over at you, "What?" she was heavily breathing and holding her chest.
"Breath you psycho," you joked turning on your blinker and pulling into your driveway. And of course the first thing you saw was the giant black jeep. Standing out like a sore thumb against your white house. It seemed no one else was home so that was good. At least you had a little time to come up with en explanation for who bought you this extravagant present. "Well that's fancy, ya know sometimes it's a little unfair that you guys can control minds and I can't, Like," you pulled your moms car next to the Jeep and parked turning to face her. "Like you could literally do whatever you wanted. You could hijack a plane or the freaking white house. Like that would be absolutely epic," you nodded getting out finally to examine your gift.
"My brothers never gotten me a car," she pouted folding her arms over her chest. You ran your head across the hood and then rolled your eyes looking over at her. "What?" she gasped innocently. "You and I both know you could compell yourself whatever car you wanted. Why you chose that ugly SUV is beyond me but to each their own," you smirked as she placed her hand over her heart. "That is so rude! I love my car. And It's not that I could get one myself. It's the principle," she huffed leaning back against your moms car. "I have no idea what I'm suppose to tell my parents," a moment of panic washed over you. But Charlie waved you off, "Oh please. They're usually to busy to even notice when you're not home much less you in general. I think how you got a jeep for your birthday is the least of their concerns." You nodded turning the giant red bow sitting on the hood staring back at you. "Now you're brother I'm not sure. You could just say my parents are superrrrrrr rich and we got it for you so you could have a car," she suggested. You shook yourself out of the starstruck feeling looking at this giant vehicle that was now yours. "So let's address the elephant in the room" you turned and she had popped a cigarette in her mouth covering the end so she could lit it without the wind blowing out the flame. "Hm?" You raised an eyebrow at her confused. "I know you were listening to your brother and Matt," she squinted at you then taking a long drag off the cig before exhaling out the smoke. You watched it dance a way in the wind. "Which also means I know that you know about Kyle's surprise," she clarified taking another drag. "Is it something cheesy?" you looked over at her taking the cig when she offered it. "it's cute. It's why he wants you to come tonight," she pushed again moving to lean against the jeep next to you. A smile befell your mouth as you popped the cig in between your lips. "Which is also why we are going. Not that I care about football either but," you couldnt help but laugh removing the cigarette from your lips back to your hand. "But you just want to see certain hottie that likes you. I don't understand why you won't let me introduce you," you teased but whined at the same time playfully nudging her. But your playfully nudge seemed to have some kick to it as your body collided with hers and you knocked her into the back of your moms car. "Jesus I'm sorry," you frantically said offering her a hand up. She took it dusting off her jeans and looking back to you. "It's all good. You're just a bit stronger than me right now. I should be use to it," she laughed checking her outfit for anymore dirt.
"Well I guess if we're gonna go we should get going," you sighed knowing you didn't really have a choice. And that she conviently for out of taking about Jacob. You couldn't dodge all 4 of your best friends. Which you were sure were all in on it. You took your phone out checking your texts quickly.
Am I forgiven? xo D You couldn't help but smile as you clicked to reply.
Hmmm. I'm not sure. But I'm heading to a football game. If you are still leaving I expect a hug before you go tonight.
You got it. See you around gorgeous.
You felt a little bad that talking to him made you feel so good. It was true that you guys had this weird connection. That no one else seemed to quite get along as well as you two did. And as much as he pissed you off at times there was nothing that he could really do to make you hate him. At least nothing you know about now or has happened yet. He made you feel safe and beautiful. Which was odd since he was dead and technically a murder. But beggars can't be choosers. You didn't ask for this weird connection to form it just did. It was like you two had this weird power over each other. Like if one would fall off the wagon the other was there to bring them back. It was amazing and terrifying at the same time. But at the same time you were also enjoying being around Kyle. Kyle brought you down to earth again. Kept you grounded. And most of all made sure you weren't alone going through this. He was so special. And came back into your life right when you needed him. With everything going on it was never easy to take on, on your own. But now that you had just a few weeks to figure out what to do about your birthday and turning when what Emily said to you that night she possessed you came to mind.
"It's not hard to find someone deserving of death. Then you can break the curse without shedding innocent blood." echoed in your mind over and over. You looked back down to your phone texting Kyle quickly.
Heading to the game. See you soon. Kick ass wolf boy xoxo
You smiled and pressed send and climbed into your new car. Charlie throwing the giant bow in your moms car before you two headed back to school.
"So I'm assuming everyone else is in on this to and that's they've been avoiding me? And let me guess you're job was to keep me distracted?" You looked over to her raising an eyebrow and her eyes nearly tripled in size. "How do yo- Who even- What?" You turned on your blinker and turned back on to the main road to get back to school.
"You guys seem to forget that I know all of you as well," you smirked now keeping your eyes on the road. You didn't need to look at her to know what look was on her face right now.
"So hows that paper going that you and Jeremy are working on? Have you gotten a chance to read any of your stuff?" She picked at her nails and seemed nervous. Her energy has definitely changed. Nervous about what? "I think it's going great honestly. It's so interesting to be reading into my family and even personal history. And yes I've read some. But I've just started reading Nathan Lockwoods journals? It's extremely interesting and a little scary reading about his first encounters with vampires or demons as he puts, kind of a freak show but I was just getting to the part where he was learning about the werewolf curse. But i had to come meet you," you shrugged off the weirdness. It was a feeling you welcomed at this point.
"I didn't know we were together back then," you didn't want to say it but your brain was working faster than your mouth and it just kinda came out. "Yeah," she chuckled down at her hands still picking at her perfectly manicured nails. She chose a darker blue color this week. Your favorite. "It's kinda weird reading these letters that were me but weren't. Like I feel like i hurt you and it wasn't even actually me," you confessed keeping both hands on the steering wheel. Attempting to ignore how clammy they were getting against the new leather. Charlie shook her head, "It wasn't you K. We weren't each other soulmates. Just meant to be best friends. So i vowed from that day on to be the greatest best friend I could be. Besides I found my mate years ago. But unfortunately it didn't work out," her voice cracked at the end of that sentence which made your insides hurt for her. So there was more? Someone had stolen your best friends heart and you weren't gonna rest till you figured out who. But you saved that for another day.
"I'll tell you what, we're gonna go to this game. Have an amazing time. And after when we go back to Kyle's for the party I'll introduce you to Jake. And no one ever said he would become boyfriend material but you never know. You deserve to be happy just as much as the rest of us do. Even if you never tell him about any of the supernatural stuff at least he's a good guy. And you deserve something normal in your life right now," you nodded pulling into your parking spot and parking and turning the car off. You turned to Charlie before getting out, "I know you have a lot of pain in your heart. I can see it everytime you look at me. And I know you would sacrifice anything to make your brothers and your friends happy. But you need to remember that you matter too. You deserve happiness too," you placed a hand over hers and smiled sympathetically. "Now come on we have some very hot boys wanting us to be at this game," you winked opening the door and slipping out.
"Oh I forgot," Char reached into her bag as you met up in front of your car. You turned and locked it before looking back at what she was grabbing. "Kyle wanted you to wear this tonight," and she handed you his varsity jacket back to you. You must have left it at his house the night you got witchy wooed or whatever. You smiled and slipped on the jacket. It of course being a million sizes to big. But at least it was warm.
You two walked out to the football field as everyone was getting ready. You scanned the bodies on the field finding Kyle's number 13 and Jakes number 14. "Come on," Charlie grabbed your hand pulling you up the stairs and you saw all your friends. "Kaylee!" Megan shouted from the 2nd to top row. She had maroon and white face paint all over her which you assumed was Caroline's doing. You guys finally walked up weaving your way through everyone, "I'm so happy you came!" She yelled over all the noises and threw her arms around you. "Oh I'm sure you are," her smile fell and she turned glaring at Charlie. "You told her? We promised!" she shrieked tapping her foot. "Hey don't blame me she listened into on her brother and Matt when we were leaving. I can't help super hearing Megs," she glared back. "She doesn't even actually know what's going on," she defended as you all sat down. "Curse you for being magic," she leaned towards you whispering still annoyed and you could tell how badly she wanted it to be a surprise. It was amazing having this group of such amazing people who cared so much about you. Would move heaven and earth just to make you happy. And would always take a bullet for you. God any of you would.
The game started soon after. You did you best to follow it but honestly it was no use. You had no idea how this game worked even though you were basically dating one of the allstar players. But at half time the Mystic falls timberwolves were in the lead. And now there was only a few seconds left in the last quarter. "Come on," Megan ordered tugging your arm down the bleachers and onto the track. You almost fell at least a hundred times for such a little human she was extremely fast and agile when she wanted to be. Everyone else has followed but none seemed to be able to keep up with her. Megan finally stopped at the edge of the football field just as you watched Kyle score the last touch down winning them yet another game. The whole crowd roared with cheers but you watched seeing only the other team leaving and heading back to the locker room. Everyone else seemed to be getting in the position for something. Thats when you heard Kyle's voice over the loudspeakers.
"i just wanted to thank each and everyone of you guys for coming out tonight and finishing this season off with a bang. But since it is the end of the season and this was our last game I wanted to take this time and celebrate something else with you all real quick," his whole team was just a few yards in front of you their helmets off sitting at their feet and they seemed to be holding some sort of paper or cardboard like a sign of some sort?
"So there's this girl. That I've known for literally my whole life. And we were best friends for so many years till I started listening to people judging her and talking down about her. So I distanced myself from her and threw myself into football because I didn't want people talking badly about her just because she was friends with me. I guess in some way I was trying to protect her. But now things have changed I've realized that she doesn't need to be protected she's already incredible strong and I can be friends with whoever I want and the jock stereotype does not define me. Because when I tell you this girl is the most amazing person i've ever met, I really really mean it. She's loyal to her core, she's so smart, that sense of humor, and of course her smile. I love that she expresses herself and doesn't give a crap about what anyone else thinks. Knowing her has definitely made me a better person. And I thank my lucky stars I got to meet her and grow up with her. Which is why," he ran threw the spot his team left and ran towards you taking a buddle of black roses from one of the cheerleaders and stopped just a few feet from you. "I had a super important question to ask," he pointed back at his team and they each held up their signs which them formed 'W-I-L-L-Y-O-U-B-E-M-I-N-E-?" the tears pooled in your eyes and he walked towards you. "What do you say beautiful?" Everything went silent you couldn't hear the roars of cheers or the chants of do it do it do it over and over. All you could see was him, all you wanted was him. The biggest wave of tears and happiness hit you like a ton of bricks. "Of course you idiot!" You cried throwing your arms around him and he wrapped his around your waist spinning you with the roses still cradled in his arms which is when the scent of spray paint hit you. He put you down and everyone cheered as he handed the roses to you, "Did you spray paint me black roses?" You chuckled looking back to him. He closed the space between you guys taking his thumb and wiping away the tears that had fallen to your cheeks. 'I'd do anything for you," he smiled cupping your face with his hand. You leaned forward on your tippy toes and kissed him with everything you had in you. And for a moment just a moment you forgot about everything supernatural. You weren't 2 wolves kissing each other. You were just two kids enjoying a very human moment. Nothing else mattered.
You failed to realize that you weren't human. And what was happening to you was very real and was growing tired of your games and hungry to be set free. It was getting stronger and there was no way you were gonna be able to stop it. Now only 2 weeks till the full moon. The clock was running out. You also failed to see the one person you wanted to see more than anything standing in the crowd watching you. His heart broke but he was happy to see you happy. That's all he wanted for you even if it wasn't with him. No matter how badly he wanted it to be him. He wanted to be the one to protect you. Even thought he knew you could handle your own. She deserved something normal, at least for now. Her world was about to turn upside down.
