Well, I hope everyone liked Chapter 24. Let's see what happens while Damon is staying with Leslie, shall we? Enjoy Chapter 25 everyone. :)
P.S. The truth is that my main character Leslie IS based in the way my sister is, but there is also a hint of the way one of my best friends is. You see, Leslie is actually the name of one of my bestest friends. I told her I would name my main character after her, so I did. Anyway, my CHARACTER Leslie has my friend's outgoing attitude and manner of expressing herself, but she has my sister's violent nature and way of talking back. For you to better understand, my sister is much less patient with people that annoy her, but she's also very kind to those she loves (including her friends) and she's very protective of them. Therefore... if you love Leslie then you would totally love my sister and my friend. I am one lucky girl, aren't I? ;)
Chapter 25
(Damon's POV)
Leslie had started whimpering, as soon as she fell asleep. She had been twisting and turning for the last hour. Eventually she stopped and to my huge surprise she began sobbing. I could see the tears spilling in small streams down her cheeks. This was very out of the ordinary. I had stayed several times with her, but she had never cried. She then began talking, but I couldn't make out everything. Although, I could make out some things. Some of the things she said were like...
"Elena... Don't cry... I'll protect you."
What really surprised me was when I heard her say MY name. She turned away from me and I heard her say.
"Damon, don't."
She then abruptly turned towards me and said with a frown on her face.
"You're lying, Damon..."
She then grabbed the covers and pulled them over her face. I heard her groan and say.
"I don't believe you."
After that, she then stayed completely still and didn't move. When I was finally sure she wouldn't wake. I pulled the covers away from her and I could see her eyelashes were wet. I could also see small streams of tears still covering her cheeks. I lightly and cautiously wiped them away from her face. I saw her move away from my touch and I froze. I stayed completely still and then I heard her sigh and say.
"Love... weak..."
Why was she crying? What could be so hurtful that could make, LESLIE, of all people cry? She was one, no, the toughest girl I had ever encountered in all of my one hundred plus years. She had said she didn't believe me. She didn't believe, what? I hadn't lied to her about anything. At least... I didn't think I had. She had also called me a liar. What had I possibly lied to her about? Although, what really caught my attention was the last thing she said, "love... weak...?"
What had she meant by that? Was she...? No, that wasn't possible. Leslie was barely even my friend. She had made her feelings very clear several times. Besides, Elena had said that Leslie didn't believe in love. That was it! Love... weak... meant that she thought love makes you weak. Although, why would she say that when she was dreaming about me? Maybe Leslie was simply doing what she always did. Which was, hide her emotions and feelings. She loved her sister and her family. Wasn't it possible for her to love me? I wouldn't blame her, though. I was irresistible, after all.
I noticed how she instantly cringed away from me and murmured sleepily.
"Don't... touch me."
She was so guarded, even in her sleep. She then sighed and relaxed slowly. I moved quietly towards her and then slowly wrapped my arms around her. I pulled her closely into my arms and secured her in my embrace. For some reason, I felt like that was what she needed. She needed someone to care for her and show her that they would protect her. I heard her breathing hitch and I felt her stiffen. I froze and stayed completely still, not even breathing. She then sighed quietly and relaxed into my arms.
How did I feel about Leslie? What did I feel for her? She was my friend. So, without actually wanting to. I had started to care for her. She was loyal and had a very strong personality. Those were definitely traits that I liked. She was without a doubt a great dancer. I hadn't taken her for the dancing type, but she had obviously proven me wrong.
As I stared down at her, I came to realize something. Leslie was my friend and that was the only thing she would ever be to me. I didn't love her. I loved Katherine. Katherine was the only reason I was back in this stupid town in the first place. I was going to get her back because I loved her. Then we would both make this town pay for what they had done to us. Although... I wouldn't let anything happen to Leslie. I wouldn't raise a single hand against her. Nor, would I let anyone else do it either. Leslie was similar to what Lexi was to Stefan. She was simply a good friend to have and I cared for her.
Suddenly, Leslie turned her head away from me and exposed her throat completely in my direction. I could feel my fangs extending and threatening to come out. I instantly gritted my teeth together and stared up at the ceiling. Then what I least expected came out of her mouth. She turned towards me and sighed. Then she smiled and said quietly.
"I care, Damon."
My eyes instantly snapped open and I turned to look at her. She then turned her back to me and turned towards the window. I simply closed my eyes and let that sink in. Why? Why, now? Now, that I had finally been able to see her properly. Why did she have to say that and confuse me once again? Just because she said that. That didn't mean she had feelings for me. Maybe she did care about me, but only as a friend. People care about their friends, right? I sighed and simply turned towards her. I wrapped my arms around her and held her securely against my chest.
Leslie said love made you weak. Was that true? With her, I didn't know. Since she had never been in love before. At least, she had never said anything. Maybe that was the reason she was so strong. She had never been in love. Therefore, nothing had ever held her back. She had never had a weakness. Her heart had never been shattered. Based on what Elena said. She had shattered many hearts, but hers was intact. Maybe she was right. Maybe if you took love out of your heart then you wouldn't care that much.
I turned to look at the clock on her stereo and noticed it read midnight. I sighed and lifted myself quietly off the bed. I saw Leslie stir and turn towards me. I moved quietly away from her and went to grab her phone from her desk. I searched through her contacts and found the number I was looking for. It rang once and I instantly heard the dick reply.
"What is it Salvatore? I have other matters to attend to, right now."
I frowned and said.
"How did you know it was me?"
He laughed and said.
"Don't you think I know it's you that has been staying with my daughter ever since she arrived to Mystic Falls?"
What? He couldn't know, could he? I instantly glared out the window and said.
"I don't know what the hell you're talking about."
He simply chuckled and said.
"Of course not... Hm, what does Leslie call you? I mean, besides moron. Oh, that's right. Bestie, right? Yes, well... what can I do for you this late at night?"
That... that son of a bitch! He knew! How, though? How could he know the truth, but not Leslie? If he knew it was me all along, why didn't he protect her? I heard him laugh on the other end and say.
"We both know you will never hurt her, Damon. That is the only reason I allow you to live and be so close to her. Otherwise, you'd be a pile of ashes. Now... again, what do you want?"
He sounded so sure that I wouldn't hurt her that it took me off guard. I turned to stare at her and I saw how she had grabbed a pillow and was holding it securely in a hug. I moved closer to her and sat on the bed. I took the pilow away from her face and slowly caressed her cheek. Then I heard him huff in annoyance and say.
"You have five seconds to tell me what you want before I hang up."
I merely glared and said.
"I'm locked in here, dick. So, get me the hell out. Since when did you start locking her in from the outside? Don't you think that's a bit controlling?"
He stayed quiet, then suddenly started laughing at me and replied.
"I'll remember that, Salvatore. I can't wait for the day that I can throw that back in your face."
"I'm not playing, you imbecil. Get me out."
He merely chuckled and said.
"Go to the light switch and push it up. Not the actual light switch, though. Push up the protector around it. Once you do that, a screen will apppear. It will say that you need a password. Just type in Ke$ha and you'll be able to leave."
"Are you kidding me? What a stupid..."
Suddenly I heard a click and the dial tone go dead. The dick had hung up on me! What the hell was his deal? That guy was really starting to piss me off. I merely glared then went and did as he said. I saw the entire room instantly go completely black and then I saw the window open. I instantly went towards it and stepped out. I jumped off the balcony and went in search of the new baby vamp.
On my way to find her, I ran into Stefan. I merely smirked and said.
"So, what happens now? We find her, and we kill her, or do we show her how to live life?"
"Not now, Damon. Let's find her first and then we'll see what to do with her."
I merely smiled and said.
"Always so logical Stefan. You're such a bore... Maybe that's why your little girlfriend left you. I bet it had nothing to do with what we are."
He merely glared at me and said.
"That's none of your business, Damon."
I instantly laughed at him and said.
"Well, I... on the other hand, am doing fine with my little kitten. You should see her. No, never mind, I don't like sharing. Although, I guess you should know that she's so adorable when she sleeps."
He merely smiled slightly and said smugly.
"Yeah, I bet. I can't wait to see how adorable she is when she finds out you've been sneaking into her room every night. I'm sure she'll be delighted to hear about that tomorrow."
I merely smiled at him and said.
"She's the one that said I could stay. I'm sure she'll be dandy."
He frowned, but before he could say anything. We both heard baby vamp talking somewhere close by. We instantly dashed towards that direction. We saw her in a car and she was about to bite right into some idiot's throat. Stefan instantly opened the door and pulled her out. She struggled against him and tried to go for the moron again. I grabbed him by the shirt and had him secured against the car. He looked like he was about to shit himself. Which I found quite amusing. He then turned to Stefan and said clearly freaked out.
"What's going on here, Stefan? What's wrong with her?"
I merely stared at him and said.
"You... don't talk."
He merely looked at me and said.
"Screw you, dude."
I narrowed my eyes and said.
"Dude? Really? Dude?" (A/N: My favorite Damon quote ever! I simply had to put it in!)
Stefan instantly stared at me and said quickly.
"Damon, don't."
I merely smiled and said.
"Oh, come on. Who's gonna miss this idiot?"
Baby vamp instantly came at me and said menacingly.
"Don't you hurt him."
I merely smiled and turned to compell him. I stared directly into his eyes and said.
"Forget what you saw here tonight. None of us were here."
With that, I smiled mischievously and gave him a nice hit. We quickly disappeared into the forest and took her back to the boarding house. As soon as she got there, she began to constantly complain and whine. Nearly every hour of the night she kept trying to leave. Stefan just kept going after her and bringing her back. It was already six in the morning and I was on the verge of simply ripping her heart out, but Saint Stefan wouldn't let me. She got on my nerves, so when Stefan was struggling to keep her away from the door. I instantly dashed out the back door and went back to Leslie's room.
I climbed up to her balcony and opened the window. I quickly removed my shirt and shoes and slipped back into my original spot. I slowly got closer to Leslie and carefully wrapped my arms around her. She had her back to me and she was facing the window. I pressed her tightly against my chest and held her like that for a while. I closed my eyes and took in her scent. I swear I could feel my mouth watering. She simply smelled... so delicious. I just wanted to turn her around and sink my fangs deeply into her throat, but I restrained myself.
I looked out towards the window and I instantly saw the sun slowly rising. As soon as the sun made contact with her extended hand, she instantly pulled it away. She turned towards me and pulled the covers over her head. I merely smirked and pulled it away from her face. She must've been very tired because she didn't react. I pressed her tightly against my chest and she still didn't move.
Suddenly, she frowned and tried to move away from me. I smiled and held her tightly against my body. She tried to turn away from me, but I merely smirked then lightly pressed my lips against her jaw and kissed her slowly down to her throat. At that, her eyes instantly flashed open and she instantly shoved me off the bed. I fell and landed flat on my back with a loud 'thud'. I heard a click and I instantly saw Leslie with her gun to my forehead. Where had she pulled it out from? I had searched for that thing as soon as she had fallen asleep and I couldn't find it any where. She had instantly pulled it out in less than three seconds. She was giving a murderous glare and she did not seem happy. I merely smiled and said innocently.
"Can I at least know what I did wrong, now?"
She rubbed her eyes and said angrily.
"What are you doing in my room, Damon?"
I smirked and replied.
"You let me stay, remember?"
She blinked, then frowned and said.
"Oh, yeah. I forgot."
She slowly lowered the gun and yawned. She then held out her hand to me and said.
"My bad."
Instead of lifting myself up. I instantly pulled her down to the floor with me. She simply sighed and let me place her on top of me. I smirked and said.
"I thought you would be cranky in the mornings. You don't really seem like a happy, morning person."
She moved from on top of me and sat beside me. She merely smiled and said.
"Yeah, I'm weird like that. I guess it just depends on my mood. Sometimes I can be the most irritable bitch in town. Then sometimes I'm like a sweet buttercup. Either way, what counts is the rest of day. Which in my case, I'm always fun and outgoing."
She smiled at me and said.
"Anyway, you should probably go home. It won't be long before Elena or my Aunt Jenna come barging in here. If my aunt sees you..."
She shook her head with a smile and said.
"You really don't want to know."
With that she rose to her feet and went to get her phone from her desk. She pressed some buttons and then I heard her calling someone. I instantly rose as well and laid back down on the bed. I listened carefully, but whoever she was calling didn't answer. She sighed exasperated and waited for the phone to send her to voicemail. She then moved away from the desk and went to close the curtain. I raised my eyebrows at her, but she merely smiled and said.
"The sun gets on my nerves."
I smirked and replied.
"Mine to."
She simply rolled her eyes at me and then said into the phone sternly.
"Stefan, you little chicken shit. Don't be such a guy. If you truly care about Elena, fight for her you idiot. Everything she said is a load of bull and you know it. So, man up and do something about it."
She then pressed end button and ended the call. She turned to smile at me and said.
"I really hate having to play Dr. Phil, but sometimes it's necessary."
I stared at her and said.
"You called Stefan?"
She merely smirked at me and said.
"Naw, I called Santa Claus. I was simply double checking to see if my stocking would still get its usually ratio of coal. Since, this year I've been a bit more bad than last."
I smirked at her and said.
"Oh, and why is that?"
She merely smiled and said.
"Wouldn't you like to know."
She then turned away from me and went into her closet. She pulled out a black tank top and black, skinny jeans. She was probably the only girl that could pull off dressing in all dark clothing. She then went to her drawer and grabbed some undergarments. She looked at me and said.
"I'm going to shower. If by the time I come out you're not gone, I'll throw you out myself. The doors and windows shouldn't be locked anymore. So, I would suggest you leave. "
With that she turned away from me and walked into her bathroom. I listened as she turned on the water and stepped inside. I took a deep breath and moved off the bed. I put on my shirt and shoes and jumped out the window. As, I was walking away I heard a door open and I heard her say.
"About time."
I merely smirked and ran back to the house. I had a new student to teach about the rules of feeding. As soon as I arrived, Stefan instantly glared at me and said.
"Where were you, Damon? We can't afford anymore deaths. Why do you always have to be so irresponsible?"
I merely smirked and said.
"Where I am and what I do, is none of your concern Stefan. Now, get out of my way."
I moved past him and I saw him instantly stiffen. He then growled and slammed me against the wall. He was glaring at me and he snarled.
"What did you do to her? If you hurt her... I will kill you, Damon!"
Who the hell the did he think he was to put his hands on me and threaten me? I instantly grabbed him by the throat and reversed our positions. I had him pinned against the wall and I said angrily.
"Don't get too cocky little brother. Just because I haven't killed them yet, that doesn't mean I won't. Touch me again and I will gladly rip your heart out. Something I would deeply enjoy doing."
I then realesed him and let him fall to the floor. He glared at me and said.
"Then why haven't you done it already?"
I merely smirked and replied.
"I promised you a lifetime of misery Stefan, and I usually tend to stick to my word. Now, where's my new student? I have many things to teach her."
"I won't let you turn her into a monster, Damon."
I merely smiled and said.
"We'll see."
Then I heard a voice come from upstairs and say.
"Hey, dude! Where are you? Can I go home now?"
What was up with people and the word dude? That was such a lame and derrogatory word. Stefan instantly rose and dashed up the stairs. I followed him and I saw... Vickie? Valley? Who cared what her name was. Anyway, she seemed annoyed. She sighed and said in a complaining tone.
"I don't understand why I have to stay cooped up in here. I just want to go home."
Stefan merely looked at her and said.
"Because you're changing Vickie. That's not something you want to do alone."
Suddenly, I heard the sound of tires and a door slam. I heard the front door open and I heard someone walking up the stairs. Then I instantly saw Leslie step into the room and say.
"Man, I am so proud of my little sis. It's a good thing she's such a fast learner."
I smirked at her and said.
"Hello, kit..."
She instantly gave me a murderous death glare and raised her hand coming closer to me. I merely smiled and raised my hands in surrender. She then backed away and said.
"That's what I thought."
She then turned to Stefan and said.
"Hey, I left you a message. How come you didn't call me back?"
Stefan simply stared at her and said.
"What was a supposed to say, Leslie? Elena made her choice and I can't push her into something she doesn't want. If she doesn't want anything to do with me then I will respect that."
She stared at him disbelievingly and said.
"So, you're just gonna give up?"
"If that's the way you want to interpret it."
She stayed quiet then glared at him and said.
"You know, Damon might be an annoying pain in the ass, but at least he's persistent. Every time I tell him to go to hell, he never leaves. He never gives up, no matter what I say. I don't know if he does it just to piss me off, or because he actually likes to chill with me. What I do know, is that whatever the reason might be. He doesn't take, no, for an answer. He keeps pushing until he gets what he wants. Good or bad, at least he's not a quiting, little chicken shit."
I stared at her in shock. That was what she thought of me? She thought of me as someone that didn't give up. She thought I never gave up and that I always fought to get what I wanted. She was absolutely right, but I was surprised at how she had been able to notice it. She was a great observer and judge of character. Stefan simply stared at her and didn't comment. I saw Vickie merely smile and say.
"She has a point, you know. If you truly care for someone, you fight for them. You don't let them go. You push and push until you finally win."
She then layed back and stared at the ceiling. I merely took a seat and grabbed a paper from nearby. I quickly flipped through the pages and said.
"There's nothing about that Logan guy I killed. Not a word."
There was still tension in the air. I could see Leslie glaring at Stefan and Stefan merely looking out the window not saying anything. I rolled my eyes and said.
"What? Am I talking to the freaking wall?"
Leslie then stopped frowning and said with a smile.
"Obviously you are, smart one."
I pulled out the pocket watch that I had taken from that idiot I had killed and stared at it. I then heard Vickie say.
"What is that?"
I merely smiled and replied.
"This is a very special, very old compass. What was Logan Fell doing with it? Aren't you curious?"
Stefan merely looked at me and said.
"Well if you're so worried someone's on to you. Why don't you just leave town, Damon?"
I smiled and replied.
"We should all be worried."
I turned to stare at Leslie and I saw her eyeing the watch suspiciously. She frowned and said.
"Can I see that, Damon?"
I stared at her curiously and then handed it over to her. She grabbed it carefully in her hand and stared at it. It almost seemed as if she were doing an analysis on it. She then frowned and said.
"I would keep it if I were you."
I stared at her and said.
"Why? What do you know?"
She simply moved away from me and went to stare out the window. She had her arms folded across her chest and she said seriously.
"I told you, Damon. I love history. If what I'm thinking, is correct. Then you better make sure that doesn't get into the wrong hands. If it does... there will be serious consequences."
I went towards her and said.
"What do you know?"
She merely turned to look at me and said with a smile.
"What I know, is only for me to know and for you to dot, dot, dot."
I saw Stefan instantly smile at that and I simply glared at her. She then laughed at me and went to stare out the window. I then heard Vickie say.
"Hey, um.. I'm hungry. Do you have anything to eat?"
I saw Stefan, still smiling, get up and hand her a glass with Bambi blood. He stared at her and said.
"Here."
"What is it?"
He sighed and replied.
"It's what you're craving."
I simply laughed and said.
"Don't lie to the girl. It's so not what you're craving, but it'll do in a pitch. Right, Stef?"
She merely frowned and asked again.
"What is it?"
I merely chuckled at her expression and said.
"Yeah, what is it? Is it a skunk? Saint Bernard? Bambi? Is it Bambi? Cuz definitley smells like it. It's disgusting."
Stefan glared at me, but said to her.
"Go on. Give it a try."
I merely smirked and said.
"She's new. She needs people blood. She can't sustain on that stuff."
She then nodded and said.
"Yeah, why can't I have people blood?"
I merely smirked at Stefan and said.
"Yeah, Stefan. Why can't she?"
Then she turned her head in Leslie's direction and said.
"Like her. She smells good. Why can't I drink from her?"
At that, I saw Leslie smile and say casually.
"Come near me, and I will rip your heart out and shove it down your throat. Just because you're a vampire now. That doesn't mean I still can't kick your ass."
So, feisty and violent. There really wasn't anyone I liked better than Leslie. I saw Vickie frown and say.
"Can she?"
I merely smirked and replied.
"Yes, she can. Isn't that right, Stefan?"
Stefan merely glared at me, but nodded. Then I smirked and said.
"Not only that, but she's mine and I don't share. If anyone is going to drink from her. It's going to be me."
I saw Leslie tilt her head to the side and smile. Then she turned to look at me and she said tauntingly.
"Actually... I think I'd rather let Stefan have a drink than you. Stefan's much nicer and sweet."
At that, I instantly snarled. Stefan! It was always stupid Stefan! Leslie obviously knew how to piss me off. I saw her smirk and turn to stare out the window again. Vickie simply kept looking between us and then eventually said.
"Dang, she just told you good."
I turned to glare at her, but from the corner of my eye I could see Stefan staring at Leslie curiously. I then turned my glare towards him, but he simply turned to look at Vickie and said.
"You can't drink from her or anyone, for that matter, because it's wrong to to prey on innocent people."
She merely turned to look at me and then she said.
"Hey, dude. If you really like..."
She then tilted her head towards Leslie's direction and continued by saying.
"Just tell her. Don't be such a whimp."
I merely continued to glare at her and I said.
"Shut your mouth. You don't know anything."
She then shrugged and said.
"I was just trying to help, but if it doesn't bother you to lose her to your brother then that's cool."
I wanted nothing more than to rip her heart out and stomp on it right in front of her face. Therefore, that's what I decided to do. Before I could actually do anything, I heard Leslie say casually.
"Stefan loves Elena, Vickie. Besides, even if Stefan did like me. I wouldn't do that to my sister. That's just plain wrong. Only someone that doesn't have enough self-respect and confidence in themselves does that kind of sick thing."
I had a very good idea of why she was saying that. She already knew our story and she wanted to make us see how wrong and disgusting we had been. She then smiled and said smugly.
"Oh and btw, Elena is... a little different now. I talked to her this morning and she seems a lot more confident."
She then turned to smirk at me and she said.
"If I were you, I wouldn't piss her off right now."
With that, I heard the doorbell ring. Leslie then smiled at me and said.
"If you think I'm going to get that, you are completely mistaken."
I rolled my eyes and went to go get the door. As soon as I opened it, I heard a gasp. I merely smirked at twin number two. She then took a deep breath and said calmly.
"Is Stefan, here?"
I leaned against the door and said casually.
"Yep."
She sighed and said bravely
"Where is he?"
I merely smirked at her and said.
"And good morning to you to, Miss I'm on a mission. No wonder your sister said you were different. You're not afraid of me anymore, are you? So, tell me. What happened that made this new feisty Elena come out and play?"
She merely folded her arms across her chest and said frowning slightly.
"How can you so arrogant and glib after everything you've done, Damon? I can't understand how my sister can be your friend. Stefan was right. You're nothing like her."
I raised my eyebrows and said sarcastically.
"And how can you be so brave and stupid to call a vampire glib and arrogant? Also, your dear sister is my friend because we are more alike than you think, sweet Elena."
She then glared at me and said.
"You don't scare me, Damon. Not anymore. So, I'm going to give you heads up and say that if you hurt my sister... You will be sorry."
I merely glared at her and said.
"I put up with Leslie because she my friend, but you are not. So, watch yourself Elena."
She then frowned and said.
"If you wanted me dead. I'd be dead. Just like all those innocent people you have killed."
I smiled and simply replied.
"That's right. You would be dead."
She then smiled smugly and said.
"But I'm not. So..."
"Yet... You're not dead yet, dearest Elena. The only thing holding me back from ripping your throat out is your sister. You should be thankful to her for that."
She then frowned at me and took a step back. I merely smiled at her and took a step towards her. She then stopped backing away and took a deep breath. She stared at me and said.
"I didn't come here to scold you, Damon. Where is Stefan?"
I smiled and replied.
"He's upstairs singing, "The Rain in Spain". Knock yourself out."
With that I walked away and left towards more pressing matters.
(Leslie's POV)
Ha, I couldn't believe she had actually done it. She actually stood up for herself and didn't show any fear. I had to admit I was a bit surprised. She actually had the guts to talk to Damon like that. Hm, she owed me big time.
I had simply told her that her problem was that she actually believed other people could... "take her down." When in reality that wasn't true because if she felt like it. She could instantly set them on fire or blow them all the way to the Atlantic. I had simply told her that it was all about having confidence in herself and her powers. I told her that was the key for my way of being. Whenever I was in a difficult situation, my mind was always set that I could win. The thought, I can't never crossed my mind.
As for being able to take in the horrible things. I had simply told her that I was used to it and that it would take time for her to master that. I explained to her that at the most, it would take about a week.
Although... I couldn't help, but notice that she felt slightly bad. I slowly entered her mind and listened to her thoughts. She thought that what she had said had been rude and so... not her. She was thinking that maybe changing wasn't such a good idea, but that Damon did deserve it though. He had hurt Caroline and he had killed many innocent people. Elena has always been the righteous type of girl.
I instantly dashed down the stairs and was right infront of her. She blinked and said.
"Leslie? What are you doing here?"
I merely smiled and replied.
"I came to check up on our new vampire cuz."
She frowned clearly confused and said.
"What? What do you mean our new vampire cuz?"
I merely smirked and said.
"It turns out that Jeremy has been in Mystic Falls, since we got here. He just didn't show up to school because he was ditching to hang with Vickie."
She stared at me disbelievingly and said.
"That's not true. Aunt Jenna barely got here yesterday."
"Yeah, well he's been here just as long as we have. Aunt Jenna sent him early to watch over us and see if we would be cool with them staying with us."
She stared at me completely confused and said.
"How come we never saw him?"
I rolled my eyes and said.
"Cuz, he's like a freaking ninja. One minute he's there and then the next, you realize you're talking to the freaking wall. Also, maybe we did see him, but we just didn't recognize him. You got to admit that it's been years since we last saw him. The last time we saw him, he was barely like nine or ten. When I saw him yesterday I wasn't quite sure if it was him."
She then stopped frowning and said.
"That's true. When he got home with Aunt Jenna, I didn't really recognize him either."
"See. Anyway, according to Jeremy, him and Vickie have or had a thing."
I saw Stefan come down and clear his throat. He then frowned and said.
"Actually... I did notice him, but I didn't know he was related to you two. Most of time I would see him towards the back of the school. Or sometimes I would see him hanging with some kids near the woods. They would be..."
He then pressed his lips together and didn't say anything. I merely smirked and said.
"It's cool, Stefan. I know what he's in to. So, does his mom."
Elena frowned at us and said.
"What are you talking about? He's in to, what?"
Stefan stayed quite at first, but then said.
"It's not my place to say anything, Leslie. I believe you should tell her."
I simply nodded and said to Elena.
"Jeremy's in to drugs. I don't know what he does. He didn't tell me, but based on his eyes. I would say he pops pills and maybe smokes, but I'm not sure."
Elena's eyes went wide and she gasped in shock. I merely rolled my eyes and said.
"It's not the end of the world, Elena. We can help him out, but only if we know how to talk to him. You shouldn't..."
"You bet, I'm going to talk to him! I am going to have a serious and long talk with him! Doesn't he know that stuff kills you? Also, why on earth has he been ditching school? Oh... he is in SO much trouble when I get home!"
She then began pacing back and forth with a serious look on her face. Stefan was merely staring at her as if she were a belly dancer doing some exotic dance. Elena could be very captivating when she was angry about something. I merely rolled my eyes and said to him.
"See, what I have to deal with?"
Stefan merely smiled, but didn't comment. I merely rolled my eyes at her and went to sit on top of a desk nearby. She then took a deep breath and turned to look at Stefan. She sighed and said.
"What is going to happen to her, Stefan?"
Stefan stared at her and replied.
"I am going to keep her here with me until I know she's safe."
Everyone else might've not been able to see it, but I did. Elena was jealous. She tried to hide it, but she didn't fool me. I passed my theatre class with an "A" average. While she passed with a "B".
Vickie then appeared at the top of the stairs and said.
"How long is that?"
Stefan merely looked at her and said.
"We can talk about that later."
Elena nodded, then smiled at Vickie and said.
"Hey, Vickie. How are you?"
Vickie stared at her in disbelief and said.
"How am I? You're kidding, right?"
I merely raised my eyebrows at her and she instantly said.
"Sorry, I just meant that..."
I merely smirked at her and turned to stare out the window. She then sighed exasperated and said to Stefan.
"I need more blood! Where is your bathroom? I need to pee. Why do I need to pee? I thought I was dead."
She then huffed, clearly annoyed, and walked out. I merely stared after her and then busted out laughing. I smiled at Stefan and said.
"Is that how you and Damon were when you were turned? Man, I would've loved to see you guys like that. That would've been freaking hilarious."
Stefan was clearly uncomfortable, so he merely looked at Elena and said.
"I'm going to get her something to eat. Um... I'll be quick."
I merely smiled and called after him.
"Say, "hi" to Bambi for me! Oh, and ask if he's either a dude or a chick. I could never tell the difference in the movie."
Stefan didn't reply and instantly walked out. I saw Elena glare at me and say.
"Very funny, Leslie. Leave him alone."
I merely laughed at her then we both saw Vickie come back in and say.
"False alarm, my body is feeling really funky. It's a good funky, but it's weird."
She then grabbed her phone and dialed someone. I didn't need to be able to read minds to know who she was calling. Apparently, Elena hadn't really payed attention when I told her why Jeremy hadn't been going to school. Since she frowned and said.
"Who are you calling?"
Vickie merely looked up at her and said casually.
"Jeremy."
Elena instantly frowned disapprovingly and said to me mentally.
You said that Jeremy didn't go to school because he was with her, right?
I merely smiled at her and replied.
Yep.
She then looked at me and said seriously.
Leslie, Vickie's a vampire now. Jeremy's not like us. He's human. She can really hurt him. She's dangerous. We shouldn't let her anywhere near him anymore.
I stared at Vickie and then slowly nodded my head in agreement. Stefan and Damon had had over a hundred years of practice, but Vickie was still a newbie. She was unstable and she could end up hurting him. I saw Elena step forward and say cautiously.
"Vickie, you can't see Jeremy anymore."
Vickie stared at her then rolled her eyes and said.
"Oh, come on. Don't you start. I am going to see whoever I want to see."
I raised my eyebrows at Elena and said mentally.
She's not afraid of you because she knows you won't do anything. She knows you're a little goody goody. If she had said that to me, I would have her on the floor screaming already.
Elena merely shook her head and said to her.
"Even though you could hurt him?"
She stared directly at her and said firmly.
"I would never hurt Jeremy."
Elena was still trying to be diplomatic and civil about everything. I was going to let her handle this and see how she would react. If Elena wanted to be stronger, she would have to start big. In this case, a newly turned vampire. Therefore, I was going to stay out of it and wait until things finally got out of control. When they did, I would observe Elena's reaction and then I would step in. Elena simply sighed and said calmly.
"I know you think that, but I we can't take that risk. You're going to have to let Jeremy go now."
I merely smiled and stared out the window. Vickie didn't like being told what to do. I had figured that out when I had been here with her and Damon. I knew she wouldn't take too kindly to Elena's words. Vickie then glared at her and said.
"Oh really, and how long did it take you to come up with your you're a bad influence and a threat speech? An hour? Since, everyone knows that the only thing you have are looks. It's quite obvious that the one with the brains is your sister."
I merely smirked and said.
"Danggg."
Elena looked like she wanted to bitch slap her, but she held it in. She frowned at her and said sternly.
"All I'm saying is that Jeremy is not getting involved in any of this. I mean it, Vickie."
Suddenly, Vickie moved, then grabbed her by the throat and slammed her against the wall. She glared at her and snarled.
"Or, what?"
Leslie... I... can't... breath! Do some...
I merely tilted my head to the side and said.
"Defend yourself. This is part of your training, Elena."
Suddenly Vickie turned towards me and dropped her on the floor. She came at me then grabbed me by the throat and pinned me against the wall She snarled and said.
"Damon and Stefan may be afraid of you, but I'm not. You perky little bitch! The only reason they won't touch you is because they're both cowards. Just because you beat that stupid little girl that doesn't mean you can beat me. I'm much stronger now and I can easily rip your throat out. Truth is, I never really liked you. You're just a stupid little bitch with anger problems."
I merely raised my eyebrows and said calmly.
"You, done?"
She glared at me and said.
"You think I'm playing with you? I will rip your throat out! You sarcastic little bitch!"
I merely smirked and said.
"I'll take that as a, yes."
With that, I focused completely and sent a powerful shockwave directly to her brain. She instantly released me and grabbed her head in her hands. She screamed painfully and collapsed to the floor on her knees. I simply smiled then levitated her off the floor and slammed her hard against the wall. She fell to the floor and stared up at me in horror. I merely smirked at her and said tauntingly
"What's wrong, Vickie? Are you afraid, now? Why? After all, I'm just a little bitch with anger problems, right?"
She instantly sat up then began to crawl backwards and away from me. I then quickly moved to stand above her and I levitated her up. She was simply staring at me in pure disbelief and horror. I simply raised her in the air and let her fall face first to the floor. Then I moved towards her and picked her up by the hair. I held her like that. Then quickly moved, still holding her, and slammed her face against the wall. Once she fell to the floor, I decided I had had enough so I simply began shocking her. She instantly screamed in pain and held her head again. I simply went to sit down on the couch and said casually.
"You're right, Vickie. I do have anger problems."
I turned to see Elena and I instantly noticed how she wasn't covering her face or hiding behind something. She was staring directly at Vickie and not saying anything. Her hands were shaking, but other than that she seemed completely under control. She then suddenly looked at me and said slightly panicked.
"Leslie, stop. You're hurting her. Someone might come. Please just let her go."
I merely smirked and said.
"Kay, whatever."
I instantly stopped shocking Vickie then went to her and influenced her to forget everything. I wasn't sure if it would work on vampires, but apparently it didn't. Since, as soon as Vickie saw me she instantly dashed out the door. I merely shrugged and said.
"Well, there goes dad's next target."
Elena stared at me in disbelief and said.
"You just let her go? She could hurt somebody, Leslie! We have to do something! Father, already left! He can't do anything about her! You have just exposed us to a newly turned vampire!"
I merely smirked and said.
"You really think dad is going to let anyone that knows about us, live?"
She then frowned and said quietly.
"No, not at all."
"See, so just chill."
It wasn't long until Stefan got back and Elena instantly told him what happened. I was simply in the kitchen drinking a small carton of apple juice that Damon had brought. Stefan instantly asked me if I was okay and checked my neck for any bruises. When he checked me he frowned and said.
"How strange."
"What?"
"You don't have any marks. No, bruise marks or any scratch marks either."
I merely shrugged casually and said.
"Guess, she didn't hold me as hard as she could."
Stefan was still frowning, but said.
"Yeah, that must be it."
I could easily tell he really didn't believe that. I had slipped up, but I was sure Vickie wouldn't be running around for long. My dad was going to get her or send someone for her. It was that, or I would have to take care of her myself.