With the previous events now behind me. I was looking forward to getting back into school and back into a normal routine. After a long meeting with the principal and a few teachers, they decided to let me come back to school as my work was all up to date and everything was in order. Whilst staying with my dad, I made sure to keep in touch with the teachers and got the work emailed to me so that I wouldn't fall behind.

As I walked out of the Principals office, I noticed Care talking with Matt across the hall.

"Hey." I smiled as I approached them.

"Jess, have you seen Tyler?" Matt asked.

I shook my head, "No, not since The Grill the other day. Why?"

"Caroline?" he asked.

She also shook her head, "Not a peep."

"He stopped by The Grill to talk, and I've left messages on his cell phone." Matt sighed.

He looked worried.

"He stopped by to see you?" Caroline swallowed, nervously as she flicked her eyes towards me. "What did he say?"

"Not much, really. I mean...I think to say goodbye without really saying goodbye. I just didn't know it."

I frowned.

"And that's all he said?" Caroline asked.

Matt's eyes narrowed, "Yeah. Yeah, that's all he said, Caroline. Why? I mean, is there something you want to tell me?"

"Yeah! I...I mean, no, I...it's just not that easy." She sighed.

"I just don't get it!" Matt groaned, "Since when have I been the one that can express himself and you're the one at a loss for words?"

"No, you're right, and I'm sorry."

He shrugged, "You know how I feel. So it's your move. Just make a decision or leave me alone."

Matt turned around and walked down the corridor as Caroline watched after him. Sighing as he vanished from her sight.

"That was awkward." I said and placed my bag over my shoulder.

"Shut up, Jess." Care rolled her eyes.

"Hey!" I moaned, "I'm on your side, remember?"

We turned around and headed in the opposite direction of Matt.

"Did they let you back?" Care asked.

I nodded, "Yep."

"That's great! I don't think this year would have been the same if you weren't in it with us."

"Tell me about it." I laughed.

The rest of the school day passed by like I was never gone. Everything was the same. History was more interesting now that Alaric was teaching it, and Mr. Tanner was gone.

May his soul rest in peace.

Elena, Bonnie, Caroline and I were stood in Elena's kitchen. We were all moody you could say, Caroline had her problems with Matt, Bonnie with Jeremy and Elena with Stefan drama. I however, I was moody that the rest of them were moody.

"Chinese food or pizza?" Caroline asked with a smile.

"Like you have to ask." Elena laughed, as did Bonnie.

Caroline took out her tablet, but stopped abruptly as the screen lit up.

"Care, what's wrong?" I asked concerned.

She never replied, so Bonnie took the table from her hands, "I'll do it."

I nodded to her saying a silent 'thank you'.

After Jenna had joined us, my lovely sister came up with the best idea I had heard since returning home.

"You know what we need? Dancing. There is a band at the grill."

"I'm in." Bonnie smiled.

"In." Jenna added.

"In." Elena made her vote.

I was the only one to not answer.

"Jess, you in?" Elena smiled.

I released an excited sigh, "Why the hell not!"

And with that, we all made our way to The Grill.

Five minutes in the door and Jenna was already making a b-line for the bar.

"Hey, Matt."

Matt never answered. Instead, he chose to ignore everyone.

"Well… that was awkward." I announced to the room, I sighed and turned to my sister. "Go talk to him. Make him listen." She turned to me with an unknowing-frown, "Come one, Care. He cares for you, and you really care for him. Stop being stubborn and go after him!"

"Okay, fine!" She huffed and stormed off in the direction of the bus-boy.

"Do you think hell hear her out?" Elena asked me.

I shrugged, "I don't know. He has to… if he really loves her." Elena nodded in agreement. Bonnie found us a booth closer to where the band was playing and the three of us made our way over to the table.

Less than 15 minutes later, Caroline returned to the booth.

"He said the ball's in your court." Bonnie asked. Caroline nodded.

"Yeah, but I can't do anything about it."

I rolled my eyes as relaxed my shoulders, "Can't, or wont?"

She raised her eyebrow at me, "What's that supposed to mean?" Caroline crossed her arms across her chest indignantly as I placed my glass onto the table with a loud 'thud'.

"I mean, all you do is talk about how much you care for him. So what's stopping you?" I clarified. She scowled.

"You don't understand, Jess. You haven't been in this situation."

I sniggered, "How dare you."

Before I could finish my come-back, Elena intercepted the conversation. "Come on guys, we came out to forget. To have fun. The five of us. Please, don't argue." I give it to her, the brunette was right. Things were starting to get out of hand.

"I'm sorry." I smiled lightly, "What I mean is, if you really care for him. Don't let him go."

Caroline stood from the booth and whipped off her jacket, cramming it into Elena's hands.

We got up and followed her into the crowd of people. Elena grabbed her arm, turning her around to face us. "What are you doing? Where are you going?" She never replied. Instead, she made a b-line for the stage, and grasped the microphone from the lead singer.

"Oh no…" Were the only words I could muster up at that moment.

"Hey everybody. Let's hear it for the band! Weren't they awesome?" Care began to clap and everyone else followed in pursuit, including me.

"So there's this guy. And, uh, he told me to tell him how I really feel about him. Like it's so easy. Um, you know, just 'cause I talk a lot doesn't mean I always know what I'm actually talking about. Ah, like now, I'm feeling loopy and I don't really know how to express myself" I watched on in angst as the lead singer walked towards her and tried to take the mike from her, but she was having none of it.

"I can sing. Yeah! Yeah. You know what, I'm going to sing."

Bonnie, Elena and I all shared the same baffled expression. I remember Caroline and I singing when we were younger, and she was good, but maybe not stage worthy. I had no idea she still sang, other than in the shower or tub.

"Sing?" Elena asked and Bonnie and I shrugged.

The singer tried to usher her off stage, but my sister was adamant that she was going nowhere. She effortlessly compelled the singer and the band followed her move and began to play a soft melody. No one, not even I could comprehend what was to come next. Her voice was like a muse, she was fantastic, and truly in her element on the stage. Pouring her heart out into a song for the one she loved.

Jenna joined us, "She's good." She smiled.

"Yeah!" Elena replied.

I couldn't help but gleam in admiration, watching her on stage, singing to the whole Grill. I made eye contact with Matt. He was longing for her, I could tell. I smiled and motioned towards the stage with my head, hoping he'd go. After giving himself what looked like a pep-talk, he made his way onto the stage, and before Caroline could react, she stopped singing as Matt clashed his lips onto hers in sheer passion.

The whole grill erupted into screams and laughter. Elena, Jenna, Bonnie and I joined in with the celebrations.

A while later, the party at the Grill was well and truly underway. People were singing, laughing and just enjoying the night-out. I was glad that I was here with my friends, having the best time together. Making my way through the warm bodies, I pushed my way to the toilet. Springing the door open, I jumped back at the sight in front of me.

"Ohh! Sorry!" I called out as I smashed my hand against my face to cover my eyes. I had interrupted a make-out session between Care and Matt. I quickly reversed and slammed the door closed behind me, blocking out their cries of 'sorry's'. As I leaned against the door, Bonnie made her way over.

"Ahh, I wouldn't." I warned her off going into the toilet. Saving her from the embarrassment I had just encountered.

She frowned and pointed to the door, "In the bathroom?!"

I shrugged my shoulders and pushed myself off the door, "You know what? If they're happy, I'm happy." Bonnie laughed as we both made our way over to the bar. I turned around and Bonnie was nowhere to be seen. I must have lost her in the crowd; I shrugged it off and continued to the bar.

Not even 5 minutes had passed before there was a loud bang and flashing lights towards the stage. I dropped my glass onto the floor, and stood tall. I looked around the Grill, looking for the source that caused the power outage. I took a step forward, but halted in shock as the rest of the lights in the grill combusted, one after the other, causing sheer panic to flood the Grill.

Little shards of glass drifted over my skin as I shielded my face, grazing my forearms.

I made eye contact with Bonnie who was standing with a random man, she looked terrified. I made my way over to them as fast as I could through the panicked crowd.

"Bonnie! What's going on?" I asked in a strained voice. The man looked at me and then turned his eyes back towards the Bennett witch.

"Don't do this. Please don't do this." Bonnie begged with the man.

He smirked in response.

Lifting his arm, he smashed every single bottle on the bar and set them alight with a flick of his wrist. Everyone began to scream and run in panic, causing people to fall and topple over one another. Bonnie made a move at him, but she barely took a step before she fell unconscious. She fell too quickly for me to catch her with all the commotion going on.

"What the hell! Why are you doing this?!" I demanded the answers from the warlock, who towered over me with a sinister glare. "Please, don't hurt her." I begged for Bonnie's life. He quickly walked away from me and I collapsed to the floor, desperately trying to wake Bonnie.

"Bonnie! Bonnie, please wake up!" I shook her shoulders violently. I could feel a strong pulse, so I knew she was alive, just in a lifeless state.

"Bonnie?!" I looked up to see Matt rush over.

"Matt! Where's Care?"

"I left her by the bathroom!" He screamed over the panic that was still erupting all around us. "I don't know where she is now!" I nodded.

"Stay with Bonnie. Don't move!" I warned and he nodded in agreement.

I quickly got to my feet and frantically looked around for my sister who was nowhere to be found.

"Caroline!" I screamed.

There was no answer.

"Only Elijah can do that." My ears picked up on a familiar voice. The voice from the warlock.

I headed in his direction. "You don't need Elijah." As I approached him from behind, Elena looked at me stricken with fear as Stefan stood by her side anxiously.

The warlock set more bottles alight on the other bar table, sending the flames blaring into the air. Seeing it as an opportunity, I quickly grabbed a hold of his arm, which instantly made the flames dim. With his attention now focused on me, Stefan grabbed Elena and rushed towards the door. The warlock grabbed me by the arm and glowered at me, anger flashed in his eyes before he tossed me across the floor. He stalked towards me as I clutched my head in pain. It was a pain that I'd never experienced before. It was like there were a thousand knives piercing into my skull at the same time.

"Jessica!" I turned my head slowly to see who was calling my name. It was Matt. He rushed over to the warlock and pushed him up against the wall and the pain began to subside as his hold on me was broken.

"Matt, no!" I screamed. As I lifted one leg after the other, the warlock quickly broke a glass bottle and grasped a shard tightly. "No!" He impaled the ragged shard into Matt's neck in one swift movement. Matt quickly plummeted to the floor in a heap.

When I looked back at the man, he was gone. I rushed over the now empty floor and kneeled by matt's side. He was gargling as he began to choke on the blood that was now pouring out from the wound in his neck and mouth.

"Jess? Jess!" I looked up from a pained Matt to see my sister staring at me in horror. She sprinted over to us and collapsed by Matt's side. "Wha- what happened?!" she asked as her emotions were getting the better of her.

I inhaled deeply, "Care, you have to help him." She looked at me and shook her head frantically. "Care!" I yelled louder as I pressed my hands against the large, open wound on his neck. "You have to help him!" Caroline finally collected herself and nodded. Matt looked confused as to what we were talking about as more blood poured from his paling lips.

It was over. The warlock I now know as Jonas had disappeared once he stabbed Matt in the neck, and left all the pain and suffering in his wake. The mess was ours to clear up, and that's what we done. Once everything was sorted, some of us made our way back to the Gilbert residence. I was sat at the table, my head in my hands as the pain was still present. Elena, Bonnie and Jer were discussing the events of tonight. Bonnie was overcome with guilt as she learned about Luka's death and the fact that she couldn't help tonight as she was unconscious.

"He'll explain." I looked up at Elena's words and seen Stefan enter the kitchen. He gave me a small smile which I returned. I was exhausted.

"When did you guys get home?" Stefan asked.

Bonnie sighed, "Just a few minutes ago."

"Did you check the house?"

I frowned and turned in my seat, "Why would we check the house?" I asked confused. Just as the words left my mouth, I looked up at the ceiling as a loud thud clambered to the floor. Quicker than the blink of an eye, Stefan whooshed to the noise up stairs.

I quickly ran behind Stefan and arrived at Elena's bathroom to see her standing over a lifeless Jonas, wiping the trickling blood from her chin with her fingers. Bonnie was right behind me and pushed me out of the way to get a better look at the body.

"Wait..." I looked back confused as Elena climbed the stairs and stopped beside me. The the penny dropped, this was Katherine, Elena's doppelganger.

"You didn't have to kill him!" Bonnie exclaimed in anger.

Katherine smirked, "Yes, we did."

Bonnie walked closer to the body.

To close for comfort if you ask me.

She kneeled down beside him. His eyes suddenly shot open and his hands grasped either side of her head as he stared deeply into her eyes she screamed out in horror. Stefan moved swiftly and killed Jonas for the second time tonight.

Hopefully.

Stefan, Katherine and I headed down the stairs and into the kitchen where Elena and Damon were situated.

"Everything's taken care of." Stefan announced.

Katherine walked over to Elena and ripped off her necklace, "I'm guessing you're going to want this back. But your pretty little outfit is going to need a dry clean." Elena snatched the necklace from Katherine's hand.

Choosing to ignore Katherine, Elena turned to face Stefan. "You're going to have to get her out of here before Jenna gets home."

Katherine sniggered, "Is that all you have to say to me?" she asked in disbelief.

"This doesn't change the way I feel about you."

"I don't much like you, either, if we're going to be open and frankly, I'd be happy to see you dead but if we're going to try and take on Klaus, we kinda need you to be alive. So I'm not a threat to you, Elena. If any of you are going to believe anything, believe that."

I was well and truly worn out after the events of tonight. All I wanted was to return home and collapse on my bed and sink into a deep, deep sleep. As I walked up the stairs on the porch, I heard yelling coming from within the house. Opening the door, I rushed into the living room where I found Matt and Caroline.

"Because that's what vampire blood does for humans, and that's what I am. I'm a vampire, Matt." Once Caroline started, she couldn't stop. She revealed her deepest, darkest secret to the one she loved. And he couldn't have looked more traumatised.

"Care!" I gasped as I walked in, mid-conversation. Matt looked between both of us before backing away, slowly. Caroline went to move after him but he stopped her.

"No." He warned.

"Care, leave it." I warned, but my words fell upon deaf ears as she continued to plead her case to Matt.

"But it's all going to be okay, because I am going to tell you everything, and you're going to understand why I had to keep it from you, and we're going to be fine."

Matt sniggered loudly, "We'll be fine!?"

"Yes, because we're together and we love each other." Caroline sobbed lightly and I could physically hear and feel her heart ripping itself apart within her chest.

"Vampires. Oh, my god. Vicki, oh, my god, at the hospital, I thought she was tripping out." Matt flared his arms into the air as his mind began to run wild.

"What?" Caroline asked in confusion to his out-burst about his sister.

"Vicki, she knew about vampires, and I… what… what did you do?"

Caroline frowned, "Nothing. Nothing! Matt!"

"I need to get out of here." Matt made a move for the door.

"Stop him, Caroline!" I yelled to her. We couldn't let him leave. With him now knowing what he knows and the stated he was in, there was no telling what he may do.

Caroline listened to me and bolted in front of Matt, blocking the doorway. "No, no, no! I can't let you leave. I cannot let you leave."

Matt began to sob.

"What did you do to my sister." He cried.

A stray tear ran down my cheek as I heard his cries for his sister. I wiped the tear away and patted my eyes dry from the remaining tears which threatened to fall any moment.

"Nothing! Nothing! I swear, I swear, nothing, nothing!" Caroline still called out.

"What did you do?!" Matt however wasn't listening.

"Nothing, Matt! You have to calm down!" Care pleaded with him.

Caroline looked at me as our ears both picked up on the same thing. Mom was home. The keys turned in the lock and she entered the door. I made a move to get to Matt before she seen him, but I was too late.

"Matt? Are you okay, hun?" Mom entered the living room where we all stood. I was on high alert. If he opened his mouth, right here, right now, it would be the end of it for Caroline. Matt wiped the tears from his face, which was turning white more and more by the second.

"Uhh, hey, Mrs Forbes. I'm fine. I gotta go."

"Aright, hun, take care. Get some rest, you don't look too good." My mom said as she placed her hand on his back as he walked by her and headed for the door.

My heart was in my mouth. What was he going to do? Who was he going to tell? These were only a few of the questions which were clouding my mind at the moment. As soon as the door shut behind him, I knew I had to find him.

I nodded towards Caroline as she wiped the tears from her stained face. Mom was in her bedroom, changing her clothes as I walked over to Caroline.

"Keep her here, act normal." I sighed, "I'll try and find him."

"But he…" I cut her off before she could finish.

"Just listen to me!" I warned. She nodded as the tears began to swell in her eyes once more. "Go." I ushered her towards the kitchen as I made my way for the door.

It was gonna be a long night.