"I'm home!" I hear a familiar accented voice say. Hopping off the couch, I run to my dad and t he is myself into his arms. He wraps his arms around me and picks me up chuckling.
We stay like that for a bit before I jump down and look at the suitcases he had. Moving my hair more to the side, I grab a suitcase. "It's been so long since you've been home" I tell him. He notices my glasses on me and pokes the frame.
He agrees as we walk up the steps to drop his luggage off. "The trip was longer than I thought. I hope you weren't going stir crazy all by yourself"
Shaking my head, we walk to his room and I set his suitcase down and plop down on his bed. "Not at all. The house wasn't as quiet as you would think" I remember Damon making sure I didn't have a day of peace while he was here. Singing, dancing, drinking, and swimming, meant everything fun and not boring happened with him. We didn't read books together or did arts and craft, but we did have a ball.
The house was as spotless as it always is and i'm glad my father doesn't notice anything different. Last night I found out Damon actually took a bit of my blood because there was a small bite on my neck. I must've really not been paying attention to not feel him biting me. I had a small bandaid cover it along with my hair because I haven't been over to the boarding house yet and saw it when it was too late to ask him to heal me because he was already gone.
"Good, no parties were thrown in my absence?"
Well I was pushed off a roof and danced with a vampire all around the house...but no parties, I think to myself. My mouth twitches and I straighten my face watching my dad unpack.
"No parties. I haven't really hungout withmy friends in days actually. Maybe tomorrow I should" I say.
"Why not now?" His blue eyes glance at me before turning back to unpacking.
Shrugging I start fiddling with my nails. "Well, I thought since your back we can have father daughter time. Order food, watch a movie, and catch up"
He smiles at me and walks over ruffling my hair. I scrunch my face up but a small smile is on my face as he does this.
"How about Chinese?" He questions. I stand up on the bed and ruffle his hair making him roll his eyes with a chuckle.
"I'll get the menu"
Looking in the mirror, I check out my halloween costume. My stomach feels weird again making me pause and a dizzy spell washes over me. Grabbing the edge of the sink, I clench my eyes and they open while flashing a aqua blue without me knowing. I blink and see my dark blue eyes and the light makes them look like a dark silver. These past couple weeks i've been feeling like shit, but I can't figure out what it was. I also don't want it stopping me from doing things.
It was halloween and everything was actually okay this time around. Everyone but Tyler and Matt knew about the supernatural in this timeline and I was kinda shocked how they took it. Elena found out on her own and confronted Stefan like in the original timeline. Caroline found out while Logan was hunting for vampires and got shot. I cried and immediately asked Stefan to heal her. Later on I told the brothers they couldn't compel her and told her about the things she never thought actually existed. It was funny when she asked Damon why they didn't sparkle and his sarcastic reply after. Hearing and seeing it in real life and person is just, wow.
Now, Jeremy...he found out in a way I didn't think he would. Damon cornered me in the town square and we started talking in a empty alley. He made a joke to me and flashed his fangs making me laugh. We heard someone drop something and saw Jeremy standing on the corner gaping at us. I'll admit Damon sped up to him and tried compelling him, but it didn't work because of the vervain Elena was slipping in his drinks, and the ring I gave him.
I told Damon to let him know and let's just say Jeremy was pissed to find out Elena knew longer. But, he kinda adjusted to it. I know he tries to be far away from Stefan and Damon right now, but he's still handling it better than most. The best reaction and person to be okay with it was Caroline I have to admit.
This made me happy and I knew soon Bonnie and her Grams will need to open the tomb. I went ahead and got the crystal and just need to get the grimoire from Giuseppe's grave. Maybe in a couple days when i'm free and alone I can do that. Then, Grams won't die and Bonnie can learn more magic and have backup when Jonas and Luka come to town.
The doorbell rings and I head downstairs and open the door to see Caroline dressed as a vampire. She changed her costume after finding out vampires are real and it made me giggle inwardly at the irony. She smiles at me showing her 'fangs' and then giggles.
"Happy Halloween!" I roll my eyes at the silly blonde and giggle.
"Happy Halloween, Care Bear" I grab my jacket and yell to my dad that i'm leaving. "Bye dad, love ya!"
"Be careful, love you too!" I hear from upstairs. I close the door and lock the top lock before following Caroline to her car.
As we drive off she tells me about her plans to get drunk. "I'm gonna be so hungover, i'll still feel the pain in my head when i'm in my thirties"
This makes me snort at the fact that she still wants to drink knowing the consequences of the liquor. "Only you Caroline"
She smiles and we get closer to the party.
Me and Caroline walk beside each other and find the group standing on the grass. She grabs a drink and hands me one. I shake my head not wanting to upset my stomach.
Elena smiles in greeting and gives me a hug. "You look amazing in your costume" She looks at my Alice In Wonderland outfit and it makes me do a little curtsy in the blue dress.
"Why thank you Batgirl" I say at her costume. She didn't go as a nurse like the show and decided to show off her leggy and thin figure with the costume.
Elena winks and puts a hand on her hip. "It's not easy making this party while crime needs to be stopped" She sounds dramatic and it makes us laugh.
Matt takes a sip of his drink and he too changed his costume. He's dressed as Captain America and rocks the costume.
"We all look awesome" His deep voice says. I smile and nod looking up at everyone.
I was still short and didn't really gain a height difference as I had on black flats. My blonde hair had a black ribbon in it and white stockings were on my legs. The traditional blue and white dress made the look and lets just say I looked adorable. Even the freckles on my face made me look even more innocent.
Noticing Bonnie is saying something, I tune back into the conversation. She's dressed up as a witch still but looks more like a wicked sexy witch.
"I swear these parties get more and more hardcore every year" She says looking around at the crowd of people partying and doing activities. I nod my head agreeing looking for the Salvatore's. They have yet to show and it makes me want to look for them, one in particular.
"Cute" A gentle voice says scaring me. I put a hand to my chest seeing Stefan and I gasp looking at him. He's dressed in a tight blue jumpsuit with a 'S' on it. He's dressed as superman and even has his usually gelled hair now messy with a curl in the front. He looks utterly gorgeous and even has the red cape.
"Nice choice Superman" I give him a quick hug.
Stefan flexes his arms and I see his muscles and girls would faint seeing this. Caroline blushes and looks at me to hide it and it makes me smile.
"I didn't expect you to dress up" I fiddle with my bow and watch him
He gives me his charming smile and sips his drink looking down at me. "Yeah well this is my first halloween I celebrate in awhile with friends"
My mouth twitches as I feel a smile at him admitting we're all his friends now. I can't believe I changed so much and yet, things feel happier. Matt suddenly rolls his eyes and it makes me turn to see Vicki staggering through the crowd. He excused himself and it reminds me that Damon is nowhere to be seen.
"I'm gonna go look for some food around here, I may or may not return" I say with a playful wave. They wave back and say their goodbyes while I walk off.
My feet drag me to the school and I frown looking around. Glove covered hands cover my eyes and it makes me tense getting ready to unleash a butt whooping on them. Sensing this, they chuckle and kiss the shell of my ear letting me know who they are.
"Relax, 'Alice' I mean no harm" Damon says turning me around.
I get ready to cuss him out but forget the words looking at him. There's black dress shoes on his feet and my eyes continue looking up at him as I see bright white pants on him. A yellow vest under a bright red fancy suit jacket captures my attention. There's a white collar poking out and he has a dark red (maroon like) bow tie and a watch on a chain in his vest pocket. This makes me look at the old fashioned hat on his head and bunny ears on it making my realize what he is. I smile as he's dressed as the white rabbit from Alice in Wonderland.
"Well don't you look smoky hot as the white rabbit" He didn't look chubby like the original and what was what made him even cuter, was his hair in a bang that wasn't in the hat,
Damon smirks pulling me close again and taps my nose. "You look as cute as a button"
I giggle and roll my eyes. The sick feeling fades enough to where I can now focus on Damon and him being here. I'm happy he made it and glad he surprised me by matching my costume by being a character from the same popular book and movie.
"Well, I don't even have to try" I look up at him and bat my lashes.
"That's not hard to believe" He runs his fingers through my hair. A pop song comes on through the speakers that I heard a couple times on the radio and it makes me look up at Damon.
"Would you mind dancing with me?"
Wiggling his brows he pulls me close to him. "It'll be my pleasure" Moving along to the beat, he sways me and holds me in an almost protective hold. I lean my head on his shoulder and I start thinking of another song than the one playing in my head.
You're the light, you're the night
You're the color of my blood
You're the cure, You're the pain
You're the only thing I wanna touch
This song was one of my favorites to sing back in the real world and dancing with Damon. it reminds me of us a bit. Feeling hot flashes overcome me I melt in his cold embrace and close my eyes. My fever starts to cool in his arms.
Never knew that it could mean so much...so much-
I don't know what was wrong with me but it was better when I was with Damon.
You're the fear I don't care
Cause i've never been so high
Follow me through the dark
Let me take you past our satellites
You can see the world you brought to life
In a beat I feel his cool hand touch my chin. He lifts my head up and the emotion I see in his eyes startle me. "Snowflake" He whispers.
Holding his gaze I feel my cheeks burn. More than ever I want to kiss him. He's so sweet when he wants to be and this is making butterflies flutter in my stomach.
I don't wanna ruin the moment by talking either, and it seems he's studying me with so much concentration. My lashes flutter innocently keeping his stare and his mouth turns and so badly I wanna read his mind. I wanna know what he's thinking and how he feels.
"God, your beautiful" He leans forehead and I think he's gonna kiss me. Meeting him halfway I feel his cool lips touch the corner of my mouth and let out a sigh. Hearing me, he chuckles and I can feel his mouth twitch.
The song ends and he pulls away. Avoiding his gaze I clear my throat and fix my dress. "I thought parties weren't your thing?"
"They are my thing if your there" Okay this had me a dark shade of red. Damon Salvatore was a smooth dude and his charm is one of the things I like about him.
With Damon everything can be so fun and playful. It was relaxing and gave me the excitement I yearned for from my old life. Our moment is interrupted though, by the sound of a cleared throat.
"Brother" Damon calls Stefan out.
Peeking over his shoulder, I see Stefan looking at us. His face is unreadable and I feel something turn in my stomach at the fact that he saw our moment most likely. "Ama, is it okay if I speak to you in private?"
At Stefan's pettiness of ignoring Damon, it makes my mouth twitch. Nodding, I gasp quietly as he speeds boldly infront of me grabbing my hand. Stefan flashes me a small smile before i'm shocked once again by him pulling us in a fast speed to an unknown location.
Blinking, I look around and notice me and Stefan are on the school roof and I look at the set up. There's a radio playing music softly and a blanket neatly placed in the center for us to sit without getting dirty or germs. Biting my lip, I look at the stars above and faintly flash to the memory of him catching me when Damon pushed me off the roof. Well...they both did but what shocked me the most was that Stefan was fast enough. But the way his hair was messy and how he seemed that he was so worried and scared, and cute...made my heart start thumping against my rib cage.
Sensing my heart rate changing, he studies me. "You like it?"
"Yeah. Actually, it's really beautiful. Why'd you do all this?" I hold eyes with him to see how he's feeling.
Licking his bottom lip, the taller male strokes my hand. "I wanted too. It feels like I haven't really got to spend time with you and I want to change that"
Understandable actually. These past few weeks I was with everyone and it's mainly been normal. I know that's gonna change though soon.
I missed Stefan and ever since the whole water fountain situation and my jealousy...I know deep down i'm crushing on the Salvatore. Looking at the curl resting on his forehead, I brush it out his face cupping his cheek and giggle as the curl bounces back in place. He too chuckles and I wrap my arms around his neck.
"I love this song" I whisper softly. He pulls me close and wraps his arms around my waist and I smell his cologne. Breathing slightly heavy, I use him as support for my weak state and my legs feel numb.
"Me too" The vampire starts to stroke my back and I sigh quietly.
This was...nice. I enjoyed it. It's sweet, kind, romantic, just so great. The wind starts to blow softly and I shiver against him. At this, he pulls me closer and it makes me breath out a laugh.
"Hey, Amatheia"
Making a sound, I feel it vibrate against his chest.
His lips turn smiling in my neck. "Can I say something? And if I do, I don't want things to change"
Nodding, I close my eyes wondering what it is.
"Okay. Listen, I like you so much it confuses me how I can feel so much for a tiny girl like you. Your smart, kind, has a weird sense of humor...so tiny but feisty. I like your blue eyes and you freckles. Sometimes I wanna run my fingers through your long platinum hair and hold you in my arms." Letting out a breath, he stops talking for a second before continuing. "But most of all, I fear that I can't have you. Like my brother wormed his way into your heart and isn't leaving without a fight. And I want you, I want your lips-" He lifts my head and touches my lip sweetly. "-I want your body-" He kisses the shell of my ear making me gasp.
Whoa. This was changing fast. "-Your mind...soul" He grazes his finger down my neck. "Ama your blood calls to me so much. Everytime we touch, I can feel it respond to the demon in me" Meeting his eyes I swallow.
"Stefan-" Shushing me, he pulls me close and holds my blue eyes with his green ones.
"But most of all, I want your heart but I need to know I can have it. That if I fight for it, I need to know you want me too" One of his large hands go over my chest where my heart is and I don't know what to say.
His eyes have so much emotion and he's silently pleading me to give him the right answer. The answer we both know is the truth.
Could I give that to him? Knowing the drama that follows when him and Damon love and live for the same girl? I don't wanna be Katherine, I don't wanna be Elena. I just wanna help them. Not ruin them.
Feeling my eyes water, I sniffle and frown looking at him. The words that leave my mouth come out against my will, but I know it's what I want. "I won't lie...I want you, so much Stefan" In a blink i'm laying on the blanket with him above me. His arms cage me in and I can see the smoke leave my mouth and leaving his own. My blonde hair is splayed around my head and I can feel my bow crooked.
Moving a piece of my hair out the way, I watch his face come closer to my own. I don't try to stop it. He comes closer and his lips are almost touching my own. Parting my lips in anticipation, I fist his costume probably wrinkling it but I don't care. I want this...no I need this.
As his lips graze mine, my lashes flutter and i'm gone. Our lips meet and they're soft. Very soft. His mouth was cold against my own making me shiver. Gasping, I give him entrance to my mouth and he explores it with such a passion that it gives me butterflies.
A tear falls from my eye. Kissing Stefan, it feels like i'm sharing emotions with him. It's raw and honest and so bloody real. Tilting my head, I let him know how much I feel for giving in. I couldn't not do it anymore. It was getting to be too much. If I made the right decision kissing him, i'll figure that out later.
Stefan groans and suddenly pulls away from my mouth with his teeth holding my bottom lip hostage. This Stefan is so different compared to the one i've gotten to know as my friend. Moaning, I feel him suck on it before letting go and he moves down to attack my neck.
Arching my back, I let out a sound of surprise at his teeth nipping my neck. It hurt and I knew it was his fangs, making me shocked. "Stefan, wait..."
Lifting his head, I see the monster underneath. Black veins under his eyes and bloodshot eyes. He looks at battle with himself and it makes me tense not knowing what to do. I know he has issues with blood so I don't wanna make the wrong move.
Lowly growling, he takes deep breaths holding my eyes. I'm not scared, just cautious. Pulling closer to me, he slowly pulls closer to me again and pecks my lips. Letting him, I relax under his touch and hear him sigh of relief. Holding his face closer, I feel a sharp pang realizing he bit my lip. Not letting him know I know, I don't react. Instead, I let him taste
me and feel his tongue lick away the blood. As he does, his face slowly goes back to normal and I take it he didn't wanna hurt me.
If he thinks he doesn't have any self control I say he does now. Damon said I tasted addicting yet Stefan didn't try to bite my head off yet after tasting me. He's finally gotten a taste of my blood now and isn't pushing me away or eating me.
Suddenly, I feel a shift in my body as the moon shines over us. My eyes unknowingly glow aqua and I tense under his arms. It felt...strange. It was like super cold air entering my body and spreading over my veins. Shivering, my eyes roll to the back of my head and feeling weak I see darkness. I very faintly hear Stefan calling my name
The voices is what wakes me up. They're low and are muffled on my ears making me think I lost my hearing for a second. Opening my blue eyes slowly, my thick brows raise in shock as I see a antsy Elena biting her nails across from me... and a muscular Stefan talking to her.
Groaning I feel a blinking pain throughout my body making me shoot up suddenly. I would've laughed the way Elena jumped if I wasn't in so much pain. My mouth forms into a 'O' as a silent scream leaves me and I feel Stefan rush to my side. He holds me carefully like I might break and I can't breath.
Biting into his wrist, he puts it to my mouth and I take it without another word. I just want the pain to stop. The crimson color coats my lips as I sip and I feel it enter my system. My lungs don't feel like they're being squished anymore, and the blinking pain subsides within a few seconds.
Pushing him away, I feel a battle within myself. Guilt, from sharing blood with Damon already and now sharing blood with Stefan...and the urge to pull Stefan close once more and taking a couple more drops.
As these thoughts enter my mind, I avoid his eyes and don't notice the possessive look in his eyes. Suddenly my face is being cradled and I look into brown orbs. Elena.
"I'm so glad your okay. When Stefan said you fainted I was so worried" Her eyes are pink from crying. Giving her a weak smile, I put my hands over hers and lace our fingers together giving them a small squeeze.
"It's okay, i'm okay."
There's another voice in the room. "What happened?" Pulling out of Elenas hands, I look at Damon. His face is blank but I can see the worry in his eyes at seeing my disheveled state.
Clearing my throat, I rub my hands together. "I don't know. One minute I was-" Looking at Stefan, I blush before looking away. I can't tell anyone we kissed, let alone two people I also like. "-catching up with Stefan and then I felt weird" Describing what I felt and what I remember happening before I fainted, they listen carefully.
Damon makes himself a drink and Elena looks stressed out from everything. Everyone's still in their costumes but Damon took his hat off. Sipping his bourbon, Damon suddenly sniffs the air before looking at me. His eyes turn black and all too soon he's infront of me with his hand around my throat.
"No" I'm confused. Looking at my face I wonder what the hell is up with him, until I realize he's looking at my lips. Crap, Stefans blood! "You didn't" His eyes look at me and I feel small. So very small.
A gust of wind sounds and suddenly his hand isn't around my throat. He's being pinned against the wall by Stefan. "Don't. Hurt. Her"
"Oh my god!" Elena says.
I have to hold in an eye roll. That was this girls catch phrase. Hopping off the couch, I cross my arms. "Let him go, Stefan. Please!"
"What's the big deal of her giving some of my blood, huh?!" Stefan yells making his voice very deep and raspy. This Stefan was very sexy and the tight suit he still had on had his muscles sticking out.
Damon hisses at his brother. "Because she's mines! I gave her my blood first, brother... or have you forgotten?" He smirks Stefans hold weakens and he looks visibly stunned. Elena looks at me and I avoid her eyes. It seems I have to do a lot of avoidance.
I'm officially freaking out right now. I start to feel hot flashes and my anxiety is possibly skyrocketing right about now. I can't breath and it feels like my walls are closing in on me. Seeing the hurt faces of Elena and Damon make me feel so much guilt it's weighing down on my chest. Grabbing my shoes on the floor, I pick them up and bolt out of there because I can't take it anymore.
My ears don't pick up my name being called and I don't hear the door slam. Running, I find myself in the woods and end up by the old Lockwood estate where the lake is. Leaning against a tree, I take deep breaths. Closing my fist, I slide down against the tree letting the tears fall.
I'm so stupid! I'm selfish, and such a sneaky slut. Putting my head into my hands I let out a scream. Behind me, the water moves violently starting to boil before exploding everywhere making me jump. I get soaked but the water doesn't feel hot as it touches my skin. Feeling the water hit me makes me feel the emotions that I felt before. Sad, guilty, tired...
Instead of Vicki dying, I created drama. Closing my eyes, I don't care about being soaked on the ground and find comfort in the silence.
When morning comes, I check my phone and notice a million missed calls. Some from everyone but a bunch from my father. Licking my chapped lips, I taste day old blood and frown. Gross. It doesn't taste as good as it did before.
Sitting up, I straighten my bow and fix my dress. The dirt is still on it but what can I do? Calling my father, I inform him i'm on my way and to not worry. Going the shortcut way to my house, I enter through the back and here my father in the kitchen.
As soon as he sees me he pulls me into a hug. "My little mermaid- I was worried. Your grounded young lady"
"Okay" I pat his back drained from the night I had.
Sensing my negative mood, he pulls a leave out my hair. It makes me blush. "Are you okay? Why do you look like this?"
Biting the inside of my cheek, I sigh. "Long night dad. I don't really wanna talk about it. Is it okay if I stay home from school?"
He nods and kisses my temple. "Of course. There'll be some waffles waiting for you"
Smiling it doesn't reach my eyes and I head upstairs. Not before dropping my shoes off at the door.
Entering my room, I lean against the door and feel the soreness from sleeping on the ground catch up with me. Not paying attention to the world, I strip out my clothes and enter my bathroom to the shower. I let the hot water wash over me and watch the dirt fall down my drain.
Was I really in this predicament? If so I am totally gonna sulk in my bed. It's my fault Damon is so possessive of me for the blood sharing most likely, and him and Stefan fighting practically over me is my fault too.
Ugh, closing my eyes I shampoo my hair getting rid of the dirt and possible bugs that got in it.
When i'm done I put lotion on and let my hair air dry. Slipping on an oversized band tee and some boy shorts, I lay in my bed and stare at nothing. The silence is all around me and i'm not thinking about anything in particular. Wrapped in my warm blanket, my eyes start to droop and I guess i'm falling asleep again.
I don't know what time it is when I open my eyes again but it's the same day. Huffing, I sit up rubbing my eyes to get rid of some of the sleepiness.
"Not enough sleep, sleeping beauty?" Hearing the voice makes me jump and fall off my bed.
Jesus, is what I yell falling on my tush. Why was he here? After last night I would've thought...
Clearing my throat, I get off the cool hardwood and move my hair out of my face. "I had plenty. What are you doing here?" I keep it short now feeling angry.
Sliding off my bed smoothly, Damon looks at me up and down before winking. "Cute pajamas. And what's with the hostility, thought you'd be happy?"
"I would be if you didn't act a fool last night. What is the big deal anyways you gave me your blood to heal me from you fulfilling your hunger"
Turning serious, Damon speeds to me and moves my hair to one side of my neck. Inhaling a sharp breath, I close my eyes and lean into him unconsciously, "The big deal is blood sharing creates a bond between the predator and the prey in some words. In a way your blood is mines. By the way, finding out Stefan tasted your blood didn't help"
So Damon was only jealous due to a blood bind we created on accident. "Are me and Stefan connected in some way now?"
Shrugging, he grazes the scar from his bite mark from what feels so long ago. "And if you were?"
"I don't know. Damon I don't want you mad at me"
Lowering his head to my ear, he makes his voice low. "I can never stay mad at you for too long, Snowflake" Kissing the shell of my ear, he then kissed my neck before pulling me close. Closing my eyes, I relax slightly but feeling nervous.
"Damon-"
He suddenly silences me by lowering me to my bed. Gasping, I put my hands on his chest ready to pull him off. This wasn't right. I can't do this when I just kissed his brother. Thinking about this, my mind goes to Stefan.
Was he okay? Did him and Damon get more physical and was Elena able to stop it?
Groaning Damon lifts his head up. "I don't appreciate the fact that you can miss my brother but can't even stay with me. Get out of that head of yours"
"Sorry, I can't do this Damon"
"What's that supposed to mean?" His face is hurt. Pushing him off, I let him lay beside me and stare at my ceiling.
"It means I can't be between you guys. It's wrong and i'm not Katherine!"
Damon tenses and his face hardens. "You let the easiness of giving in wash over you...but it wasn't with me"
Realizing what just happened, I roll over to talk to him but he's gone. My lips part and my thick brows scrunch. Those words-
Just great.