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As I was trying desperately to make myself look somewhat presentable before going downstairs with Tyler. Where I was more than certain to run in to Mrs. Lockwood. The yummy and ever so dashing football player suddenly comes up behind me and firmly wraps his arms around my lower torso, just seconds before then giving me a smooch on the cheek, while I continued to fix myself using the mirror in his bedroom.
"What are you doing?" asked Tyler with an ever so charming smile
"I'm trying to not look like a total hussy, in front of your mother." I answered, before then fluffing my hair.
"There's no need for the charade, we're two consenting adults, and my mom already knows about us. Besides, she loves you, so there's nothing to be nervous about." assured Tyler
"You're a guy, so I don't expect you to understand what it's like for a girl, when she has to do the dreaded walk of shame. Especially, in front of said boy's Mother! Now I know you're trying to be a supportive boyfriend and all, but please, shut up." I replied, just before giving Tyler a light kiss on the lips.
"And there it is." grinned Tyler, just moments before removing his arms from around me.
"There what is?" I asked, now turning around to face Tyler
"You called me your boyfriend." smiled Tyler, as then sat on his bed
"No I didn't." I spat out
"Yea you did." replied Tyler
"No I did not. You, my dear boy, are hearing things." I said defensively
"First you got jealous at the party last night and now you're calling me your boyfriend." teased Tyler
"I did not get jealous last night, and I sure as hell did not call you my boyfriend. So just let it go." I ordered
"Ok, whatever you say." smirked Tyler
About a second or two after Tyler's last statement, I cracked. "And even if I did refer to you as my boyfriend, which I'm not saying I did. What would be your take on it?" I asked nervously
"So this is hypothetically right?"
"Yea…..hypothetically."
"Then I'd have to say whoa Sammy, slow down. I like you, but I'm not sure I want to be in a relationship just yet." teased Tyler, with a big old grin on his face
"You're such an ass." I replied back, as I then turned back towards the mirror.
"Hey I was joking." started Tyler, as then got of the bed and proceeded back over to me. "Sammy, I like you and I would like nothing better than for us to be official boyfriend and girlfriend. I just never push the issue, because I didn't know where you were emotionally or how you felt about the whole losing Stefan thing. And the last thing I wanted to do was rush you, or put any added or unwanted pressure on you. Plus I figured you'd bring it up whenever you were ready to discuss It." explained Tyler, as he spun me around so that we were now face
Blown away by Tyler's words, I firmly wrap my arms around his neck, and peered lovingly into his eyes. "Now how did I get to be so lucky, to wind up with such a kind and ever so loving boyfriend. Thank you for being so patient with me.
"So we're official now?" asked Tyler
"Yep, I'm your girlfriend now. Now Let's just let that sink in for a second shall we" I taunted, before then kissing my now official boyfriend dead smack on the lips. And as our lips parted, a coy smile quickly made its way across my face, "So… since we're now labeled as boyfriend, and girlfriend, how about we spend a night out on the town?
Immediately following my question, I could see that Tyler was gearing up to say yes, when all of a sudden the joy and light that once showed brightly on his face quickly fizzled and was replace with a look of disappointment.
"I would like nothing better than to go out with you tonight, but tonight's a full moon. I'm sorry Sam." explained a Tyler
"Hey, no need to apologize, if anything I should be the one apologizing for forgetting that tonight's a full moon. Oh, but I gotta an idea, how about I go with you to the Lockwood cellar tonight. It's not like I have anything planned, and this way, we can be together and I can lend out a helping hand." I said
"Thanks for the offer, but that's not something I'd want us to do on our first night together as an official couple. Besides I'll have all the helping hands I need, cause Caroline's going with Me." pointed Tyler, as he then went to go put on his shirt.
"Ahhhh, Caroline." I muttered in disdain, as venom dripped with every word
"Sam come on she's just a friend, and she's been very helpful throughout my transformations. Besides, I don't want you to see me going through the change." pointed out Tyler
"You do remember that I KNOW, you turn into a werewolf on the full moon right?" I asked with skepticism present in voice
"Yea, but knowing I turn and seeing me turn is to different things." rebutted Tyler
"You are making so sense right now." I spat back
"Ok, so like you know how you don't fart in front of me. Me changing into a wolf is kind of like that." said Tyler
"What!?" I screeched, "First off, it's called passing wind, and second….. I don't do that." I said
"Oh really, you don't fart? So you're the one human on this entire planet that doesn't fart….my bad, I mean pass wind." asked Tyler with an all knowing smile showing proudly on his face
"That's correct, I don't do that." I defended
"Sam…..Samantha." said Tyler, as he continued to taunt me with his smile
"Ok fine I do pass wind, but just not around you." I finally admitted
"See, and that's what it's like for me not wanting to turn in front of you." replied Tyler
"Hold your horse's wolf boy. Now there is a big difference between me not wanting to let one fly around your dangerously sensitive super sniffer, which might I add could probably put the entire canine unit out of commission it's that potent. Compared to me seeing you transform, into a wolf."
Upon walking up to me, the strapping werewolf then wraps his arms around my waist, except this time we were both facing each other. "Sammy I promise you, there's nothing and I mean nothing between me and Caroline. So please for me, don't come out to the Lockwood cellar tonight." pleaded Tyler
With a bit of hesitation, I finally got out the words, "Fine, I won't come see you change, but you owe me."
"Thank you, and I promise I'll make it up to you." said Tyler, before then letting go of my waist, only to then grab a hold of my right arm as he playfully pulled me towards the door, and into the hallway.
As we finished out decent down the stairs, Tyler hastily made a b-line for the coffee pot stationed in the living room with me slowly coming up from the rear. And wouldn't you know it, there in the living room with a glass of scotch in hand, was none other than the person I was trying so hard to avoid, Mrs. Lockwood.
"Hey, mom." said Tyler, as he grabbed a cup and began pouring himself some coffee.
"Good morning, Tyler." greeted Mrs. Lockwood, before then turning her motherly gaze onto to me.
As my eyes made direct contact with Carol's, I could literally feel my face becoming flush, as I was now completely uncomfortable. "Good morning Mrs. Lockwood."
"Good morning to you to Samantha, won't you have some coffee?" asked Mrs. Lockwood, before then turning her attention back to Tyler. "Speaking of coffee be careful sweetheart. Coffee's hot." pointed out Mrs. Lockwood, as she then turned her gaze back towards me.
"Ummm, maybe I'll just take a sip out of Tyler's cup." I replied, not wanting to be rude and decline Carol's offer of coffee, but at the same time I felt kind of weird telling Carol, who's Tyler's mom, that I'd just take sip from Tyler's cup. Especially seeing that out of the three us, I was the one still in the same clothes from last night, and then when you add that with the somewhat roughed up hair; let's just say that I was feeling like a total hussy.
Tyler had just finished pouring his cup of coffee, when he suddenly glanced back at his mother. "Rough night?" asked Tyler, after taking notice of the glass of scotch stationed in his mother's left hand.
"Uh, rough week. I'm a little stressed. So, how was you guys night?" asked Carol
"Pretty good, wouldn't you agree Sam?" asked Tyler
"Well I wouldn't say it was good….you know….. I mean…. it wasn't bad…. You know what, good sounds about right to me." I said nervously,
"Hmmm, Ok." said Carol, with an uncomfortable smile
With a light chuckle, Tyler then went about taking a sip of his coffee, "Whoa. I think the cream's bad. Sammy, taste that." said Tyler, as he then passed me the cup of coffee
After taking a sip of the coffee I responded, "Nope, I don't taste a thing wrong It." before then setting it down on the table in front of me.
"Hmmm." said Tyler, just prior to walking over to his mother. "Don't wait up tonight." finished Tyler, as he then gave his mom a kiss.
Following that, Tyler then grabbed my right hand, interlocking his fingers with mine, before then heading for front door
"Good bye Mrs. Lockwood, it was nice seeing you again." I promptly got out, before hastily being lead out the living room and through the front door, on route to Tyler's car.
0~o~0
Tyler's Pov
I was just on my way back to my house to meet Caroline, after dropping Sam off over at her place when my phone suddenly began to ring.
Not paying attention to the caller I.D. I answered, "Hello this is Tyler."
"Hey Tyler, its Elena."
"Elena, what's up?" I asked casually
"By any chance, could you meet me at the grill? I have some questions I wanted to ask you." replied Elena
"Well I'm supposed to be meeting Caroline over at my place in a bit."
"Please Tyler, it's really important, and you're the only that can help us." stated Elena,
At this point in time, I was contemplating on how to turn Elena down, while she eagerly awaited my answer on the other line, which allowed for a brief moment of silence, but before I could say anything she then broke the silence by saying, "I swear it won't take long Tyler, it's to help us find Stefan." begged Elena
The moment I heard Elena say Stefan's name, I knew I had no choice but to go see what it was Elena wanted over at grill. Especially seeing as Caroline has done nothing all summer but remind me, that Stefan's in the mess that he's in because I bit Damon, and after he rescued us no less. So if me talking to Elena could somehow bring back Stefan, then it would be worth it, because Sam would have her uncle back, and she'd be happy. Looking at the clock in my car, I realized that I had little time to waste before Caroline was to show up at my house, and seeing as I was about five minutes away from the Grill, I figured that maybe I could just shoot over there see what Elena wanted, and still make it back to my place in time to meet up with Caroline. "Sure Elena, I'm on my way. See you in five." I answered, before then hanging up my phone and speeding over to the Grill.
0~o~0
Mrs. Lockwood Pov
It had been about oh, say twenty minutes since Tyler & Samantha, had left. And boy was I doing flips and cartwheels on the inside now that I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that neither my son, nor Samantha Salvatore were vampires.
I have to be honest, after I last spoke to Sheriff Forbes, about our escalating vampire problem; I got the vibe that she was hiding something from me. And so because of that feeling, I've been suspecting for months that Liz's daughter Caroline and a few of the other kids might in fact be the vampires terrorizing my good town. So I've taken it upon myself, to casually and unknowingly have Tyler and his close nit of friends ingest vervain in front me. Luckily for me, I've been able to cross Matt, Jeremy, Tyler, & Sam of my list of suspects. Thank God.
Now just as I was taking another sip of my scotch, I heard my door bell rang. And upon opening the door, there standing before me, was none other than Liz's daughter, Caroline.
"Ugh hi Mrs. Lockwood, is Tyler around?" asked the over peppy blonde
"Why no, he's not. He left a few minutes ago to go drop Samantha off at her house, but you're more than welcome to come in and wait for him." I baited
"You know what, I think I'll take you up on that offer." smiled Caroline
"Well please, come in." I said, as I moved off to side, granting the young teen access to my house.
After Caroline entered, I closed the door behind her, before then leading her into the living room.
Upon entering into the living room, I immediately turn to face Caroline, "May I interest you in a cup of coffee? I asked, as I then gestured for her take seat.
"No thank you, Mrs. Lockwood. I'm good." replied Caroline, as she grabbed a seat on the sofa
"Ok, well let me know if you change your mind." I started to say, just prior to seating myself. "So Caroline, I hope you don't mind me asking but, what exactly do you need with Tyler?" I asked
"Oh well nothing much. We just made plans to hang out tonight. You know, grab something to eat, maybe stay in." smiled Caroline, nervously
"Sounds like some good old harmless fun between friends…..I mean, that's all you to are right…..friends?" I asked, pushing the boundary of our discussion just a tad bit.
"Yea, friends." confirmed Caroline
"Well that's good to hear, because as you may already know, Tyler and Samantha are kind of a thing. And I'd just hate to see someone come between those two love birds." I smiled, before then taking a sip of my scotch on the rocks. I could tell Caroline not only knew what I was insinuating, but that she was also becoming a little uncomfortable.
"No, I agree." said Caroline, before then glancing down at the time on her phone. "You know what Mrs. Lockwood; I think I'll have that coffee now."
"Why of course, let me just get that for you." I smiled, as I then got up from my seat, walked over to the stainless steel coffee pot and began pouring my guess a cup of coffee. "Oh Caroline, how do you take your coffee dare?"
"Just with a few spoons of sugar." responded Caroline
"A few spoons of sugar coming right up." I stated
Now when I was finished making Caroline's cup of coffee, I walked over to her and handed her the cup of coffee. "Oh and be careful dare, it's a bit hot." I lied, before then taking my seat.
The moment Caroline took a drink of the coffee, she immediately screamed out in agonizing pain, just prior to forcibly tossing the cup of coffee clear across the living room, as smoke curled off her lips.
It was then that I knew she was a vampire, as that was the same coffee left out from when Tyler and Samantha took of earlier today. So there was no way the coffee was still hot, let alone scorching. Which meant Caroline was reacting to the vervain. "Oh my god are you ok?!" I asked sincerely, as I then quickly examined the damage done to her mouth. "I told you it was hot, I'm going to go get you some ice." I quickly got out, before then rushing into the kitchen, turning on the sink and ice machine s a distraction while went into a draw, and pulled out a dart gun and hastily began stocking it with vervain filled darts.
On my way back into the living room, I spotted Caroline, heading into the foyer.
"Oh Caroline, where are you off to?" I asked,
"I think I'm just going to go." said Caroline
"But what about your mouth, you should really let me checked that out." I insisted,
"Don't worry about it Mrs. Lockwood, I'll just have my mom look it when I get home. Bye." said Caroline, as she then turned to open the door.
With her back now turned to me, I took this opportunity to pull my dart gun from out under the damp the towel which held the ice I was going to give Caroline, and quickly fired off two darts into back.
Caroline let out a painful gasp, as the first dart made contact, but after the second shot made contact, the little blonde vampire, was instantly brought to her knees, but it was the third shot that knocked her out and sealed the deal.
With Caroline, now unconscious I quickly pulled out my phone, and called a couple of the deputies that I had high appointed to the sheriff's task force to come and help me, move the body to a secure place. Then after that, the next person on my to call list was Bill Forbes, Caroline's father.
Sam's Pov
I had just gotten out of the shower, and though physically I felt all clean and rejuvenated, mentally I was exhausted, as my mind had been on a full out tailspin ever since arriving back at the Boarding House. Mainly because I was informed by Damon, that Stefan had come into town last night, and as if that wasn't surprising enough. He also went on to tell me that Stefan killed his real/compelled/fake girl friend Andie by compelling her to jump of a stage, as a way of sending us a clear message to stop looking for him, ONLY, to then turn around and supposedly call Elena.
My god, is my dysfunctional family full of drama or what? Anyways, my continuous tailspin was brought to a screeching stop, as I was pulled out of my train of thought due to sound of my phone ringing.
Wrapping a towel around my wet glistening body, hastily rushed out of the bathroom, and into my bedroom, on route to my phone, answering it just as it was on its last ring.
"Hello?!" I answered, sounding completely winded.
"Hey Sammy, it's me Tyler."
"Oh, hey Ty. What's up?" I asked,
"I just wanted you to know that I just came from having a talk with Elena about werewolves and where they like to turn." pointed out Tyler
"Ummm ok, pretty random, but ugh, why are you telling me this again?" I asked, now completely confused as well as clueless to why Tyler felt he needed to tell me this.
"Because she asked me if there was any place up in Tennessee that the werewolves would gather to turn and I told her about this place up in the Smoky Mountains, plus she was with Alaric. And seeing as you told me you went to Tennessee looking for Stefan, I just figured…."started Tyler, before I then rudely and unintentionally interrupted him
"Oh my god she knows! And worst, she's going to try an go up there herself!" I spat out in shock "Ok Tyler, sweaty, I love you and thank you so much for brining this to my attention but I gotta go. (Makes kissing sounds into the phone) bye!" I said before then abruptly ending our call.
With a sense of urgency I bolted down the stairs and into the studies, where I last left Damon, as he was drinking away his sorrows.
Upon entering the studies, I noticed Damon was just getting off the phone someone. "Oh my god Damon, you'll never guess what I just found out." I got out
"Let me guess, does it have anything to do with the fact that Alaric and Elena went off to Tennessee. In search of some WEREWOLF camping ground, in hopes of saving my off the rails little brother?" asked a now annoyed and somewhat angered Damon
As my bottom jaw dropped in shock, all I could get out was, "Ho…how did you know?!" I asked in utter astonishment
"Cause that was Ric I just got off the phone with, now go upstairs and get dress. We have two idiots to bring back and not a lot of time to do it in." stated Damon
And just like that, Damon and I were off to the Smoky Mountains.