Chapter 5

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Previously

I shouldn't have come! I screamed in my head. With all my power, I pulled and pushed away but it was no use. My eyes flicked shut, as the world around me faded in to the dull, as the loud patter of the rain died away.

Oh God, what would my daddy say?

I felt a little dazed. Heavily, my head pounded and my whole body throbbed. I let my eyes flutter open, but immediately shutting them again as a blinding light met my pupils. Where the hell am I? I questioned myself.

I squinted as I slowly sat up from what I thought was a bed. I roughly rubbed my eyes with the back of my hands and licked my dry lips. I looked at my surroundings. The turquoise walls and wooden floorboards…I was at "home."

"How the…" Then I remembered what had happened. I was at school when someone…I barely remembered, but I knew it was bad.

I pulled my covers away, realising I was still in my damp clothes and shoes from yesterday at the party. I sprinted down stairs and checked every room of the house,

"Dad!?" I called in the hallway. "Dad!?"

I went in to the kitchen, spotting a slip of paper on the table, next to a plate of oat biscuits. I scanned through the note.

Skylar, I had to go to work early today, but after the sheriff found you last night and brought you home, I decided to keep you home today. So rest up, and the emergency numbers are on the fridge.

Be home at 9:00 pm,

Love, Dad xx

I sighed in relief, placing the note on the table. I kept my eyes on the biscuits, deciding to pick one up. I shot a look at the clock behind me, high up on the wall.

"Hmm…wouldn't hurt to have one now, would it?" I crunched in to it, as it crumbled on to the table. I felt my phone vibrate in my jeans pocket. I pulled it out and opened my message...contact unknown…

I froze as I read it in my head.

I left an interesting message for you outside you house…

Hesitantly, I placed the phone and biscuit on the table and took cautious steps towards the window. I slowly peered out the open blinds, spotting a crumbled up piece of paper on the porch.

Before I knew it, I was already at the front door, hand reaching for the door handle. I pulled the door open, revealing the crumpled paper on the porch. The rain was even worse than yesterday. The paper was wet and soggy from the rain, as I picked it up, carefully unravelling it.

It looked like something that had been ripped out of an old book. It was in Edwardian styled writing, and it was tea stained paper. It talked about the different people who moved to Mystic Falls before it was founded.

I let out another sigh of relief. Thank God it was only this

With that, my phone went again. The message read:

I wouldn't be too relaxed if I were you.

Someone was watching me! I ran straight back inside the house slamming the door shut. I locked the door tight, double checking it. And running to the

fridge for the emergency numbers. I dialled the numbers quickly, holding the phone up to me ear. No answer.

"Shit!" I said in half a whisper. My phone vibrated but this time it was a call…unknown caller. I answered the call.

"Leave me alone! I have only just moved here, I have no idea who this is but leave me alone!" I screamed down the line.

"Skylar, what the hell, are you ok?" Said a sweet innocent voice. Elena/

"Elena? Thank God!"

"Yeah! Are you ok!? I heard about what happened after the party…but HOW did it happen!?"

"Elena, I'm totally fine, believe me, I'm just so glad to hear a friendly voice!" I praised.

"I'm come over to your house tonight, ok? No exceptions!"

She half joked.

"Yeah, yeah, that's fine! By the way, do you think I would make it in to school on time? It's only just gone eight…" I asked

"Yes! Oh, please do come in….IF you are feeling ok! Stefan will come pick you up if you want, he's not left the house quite yet."

Great. Stefan's coming to pick me up. Something

about him was just fishy…

"That's totally fine, if he wouldn't mind! So um…see you in a bit"

"Bye, see ya!" The call was ended there.

It was about quarter past eight, and surprisingly, I was already set to go.

I put on my tan raincoat and buttoned it up. I also slipped on my pumps, double knotting the laces. I was literally sat there twiddling my thumbs.

My phone began to ring, out loud this time.

"Hello?"

"Hey, I have some bad news…Stefan can't pick you up," Yes! ", but his brother can. Would that be ok?" She sounded very apologetic.

As long as I'm not alone with Stefan, sure thing!

"Yeah, that's totally ok."

"Great, he should be here anytime-"

The doorbell rang. Maybe it was him!

"Ok, I got to go! I think he's here!" I didn't give Elena a chance to reply as I ended the call straight away. I made my way to the door, checking I had everything-including my mum's necklace still on-and I slipped a thin black Alice band in my hair, which was almost invisible to the tone of my hair.

I took a deep breath as I opened the door, but instantly frozen on the spit at who I saw…Oh God.

"Why, hello there." Damon Salvatore smirked. I bit my lip, not daring to blink. That explains a lot actually…Damon Salvatore and Stefan Salvatore...was I an idiot?

"Uhh…hi…" I stuttered breathlessly.

"You must be Skylar Verbend! I'm Damon, Stefan's brother…the pleasures all yours I'm sure…" I shuddered at those last words…exactly what he said in my dream…or nightmare…

"Yes…actually, I umm…" I couldn't speak. Damon cocked his head to the side.

"Don't seem so nervous…I don't bite." He grinned almost sarcastically, yet it was so dazzling.

"You know where my school is, right?" I said, changing the subject. He rolled his eyes.

"Of course I do, honey…I do live here, and it's a very small town…so, you got everything ready for school?"

I nodded as I slumped my bag over my shoulder and exited the house, closing it behind me. He followed, close behind me as if he were some kind of bodyguard. I stopped at the end of the path.

"Which one's your car?" I asked, pulling my hood over my head. He pointed towards a 1969 Chevy Camaro Convertible. It was a light tin blue colour.

I carried on towards it, pulling the passenger door open. He was soon in the car next to me. I checked my phone for the time: 8:25 am. Crap.

"I don't think we're going to make it to school on time,

Skylar…you still want me to drop you in?" He said starting the engine up. I nodded, but not meeting his gaze. He mouthed the word "ok". This was going to be a long journey…

Damon pulled up outside the school, but with no students in sight. I gazed out the window as I opened the door, hopping out

"Thank you, Damon." I muttered, forcing a smile, but my face

stayed the same. He winked at me, sending chills up my

spine. I turned and about to close to door.

"Again, you sure you want to go in? Your dad said you should really stay at home…" I bit my lip…he did didn't he? "Besides, you're already late, so not worth getting in trouble." He pointed out. I turned to face him, but immediately gazed straight in to those amazing aqua blue eyes. He was so perfect. Damon's eyes were spectacular, along with those kissable lips of his and persuading attitude.

I climbed back into the car, slightly smirking, but not wanting to look at this Greek God any longer, having a feeling that I would drop dead from his perfection.

"You don't say much do you, Skylar? From what Elena has told me, you're a lively, bright girl." I couldn't help but face him, but this time, I cocked my head to the side.

"I don't know you do I?" I said a little brighter, still with a smile.

"Well, I'm very easy to get to know." He revved up the engine again.

" Then prove it." How easy?" I began to feel a little brighter and talkative, but I was still stunned about who this was.

"Ask me anything." There's a lot I want to ask.

"Well, what's to know?...have you got any other siblings other than Stefan?" Eugh. Just mention his name made me feel uncomfortable.

"No. Just me and Stefan…we get along like two peas in a pod... But if you're asking about my family, my father

died a few years ago…along with a close friend of mine…" I felt a slight bit of sympathy.

"What….what happened? How did they…"

"My father was stabbed, and my friend was in a fire." He spat.

"Was it an accident? I'm guessing maybe an oven was left on or a fire place."

"Their death was murder, Skylar." I froze." He explained, getting angrier by the minute. I had to be careful what I was asking.

"What was her name?" I asked lightly, watching his facial expression, seeing as he clenched his teeth tightly together.

"Katherine. Katherine Pierce." A friend of mine had a necklace

exactly like that actually...her name was Katherine. I remembered Stefan telling me yesterday.

"Was Stefan friends with her?"

"He was more than friends with her actually…so was I." He added.

"So you dated her? Which one of you dated her first?" I was so full with questions, but I didn't want to bundle them on him.

"You should ask Stefan…I'm sure his answer would much differ from mine." He was suddenly back to his self, smiling and talking with a cocky tone. It went silent for a bit. His father and Katherine were murdered. In cold blood. I couldn't imagine the pain him and Stefan went through. They only have each other left. Not even a mother.

Before I knew it, I was back at my house, with the rain pouring away. I slowly stepped out the convertible, spotting another car parked up in front of Damon's. I stared in confusion.

"Get lots of rest, missy…it was…a treat to meet you…" He kinkily winked at me. I flung my bag over my shoulder, and pulling my hood over my damp head. I met Damon's dazzling eyes, spotting him fusing his eyebrows at my necklace. Why was everyone so obsessed with this damn thing!?

"Where did you get that?" He called.

"My mother….um…thanks for the ride…see you around…" I began to walk away, hearing him call something else, but I chose to ignore it. He scared me as it is. I got in to my house, but the door was already unlocked…maybe dad was home.

I dropped my bag on the hallway floor, and un- buttoning my raincoat, hanging it up on a peg.

"Hey, Dad, you home?" No reply. "Hmm, guess not." I murmured to myself.

I waltzed into the kitchen, yanking the fridge open, peering inside. I moved packets of foods out the way, until I met my target. The left over pizza. I grinned in delight as I took a chomp out of the cheese and tomato slice, now wondering over to the lounge. I spotted on the floor of the lounge a bundle of shoulder bags and books. I stepped in to the room, jilting back as a small group of faces printed towards me.

"Skylar! Oh my God, are you ok?" A worried voice came as I was surrounded by a bunch of people. I managed to make out Bonnie, Elena and Caroline's face. I flinched as they stroked my hair out my fringe and all hugged me at once. I stepped back, whacking my hands about to regain my personal space.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa! I'm fine, but how the hell did you get in my house!?" I exclaimed. They all took a step back, biting their lips.

"You front door was left open…you didn't lock it obviously." Caroline spoke out, folding her arms.

"Yes I did. I locked it, ask Damon, he was there when I locked it." Elena's eye's widened.

"Yeah, I'm sorry; I should have told you to stay at home, are you ok? Did Damon do anything to you?" Elena stoked my arm and looked slightly worried.

"Yes, of course he didn't do anything…why would he?" I questioned. They were speaking of him like he was some kind of murderer of something. No one said anything. There was a bit of an awkward silence in the air. "So, how come you guys aren't in school?" I broke the silence, and they immediately answered.

"We were more worried about you then our education." Bonnie smiled. I smiled back, feeling the mood lighten up a bit. "Skylar, that necklace is beautiful! Where did you get it!?" Bonnie whaled in awe.

"Oh my God! Where did you…WOW!" Caroline beamed as she gingerly touched the medallion. Why was everyone so obsessed with it…especially Stefan and Damon.

"Thanks, it was my mother's, and it was passed on to me after she…yeah it's really precious to me, but I don't know much about it." I explained missing out some certain information about my mother.

"Hey, I could help you find out more about its history if you want," Bonnie suggested, taking my hand and leading me to the sofa. "My Grams told me about my ancestors and how they were some kind of witches or something. It's a long story, but I can still help." I gawped at her, with my mouth dropped open.

"Really!? You can help AND you are a witch!? That is just….amazing, Bonnie!" I was almost speechless.

"It's simple, but I'm going to need you to take off your necklace, get some candles, and a knife. I don't even need my grimoire, since I know the simplest of spells now."

I went in to the kitchen, getting 3 white candles, all different sizes. I also got an envelope knife from the cupboard. "Hey, Sky, do you also have a map of Mystic Falls?" Bonnie called. I sighed as I pulled open the drawer and searched through the hundreds of papers in there. Finally, I found the map that the estate agent had given to us when we first moved here.

I made my way back in to the lounge, placing the stuff one by one on the coffee table. I sat on the floor, opposite Bonnie, with Elena and Caroline sat either side of me. Bonnie gestured to my necklace. I unclipped it, regretting the decision to take it off. I felt so bare without it. It was like part of my body already.

She placed the necklace on the address of my house, taking deep care with it. She grabbed her bag and took out a box of matches, lighting one and making the candles aflame.

"Alright, can I have your hand please?" Hesitantly, I gave my hand to Bonnie, feeling panic take over as she reached for the envelope knife. She placed the blade on my palm. My eyes widened as I realised what she was doing. Oh God!

"Bonnie, no, I'm not good around…" I felt the cold iron split across my skin, instantly drawing crimson liquid from my new scar. I felt myself go pale. "…blood." I stared at the cut, watching as more and more blood spilled out. My hearing became fuzzing, and the world around me became brighter and brighter. I looked around to a bunch of confused faces.

"You don't look so good…" Caroline said standing up and coming towards me. I couldn't faint. Not now, I wouldn't let it!

"No, I'm fine, I just…I just need a g-glass of water." I stood up, feeling my legs buckling. I was going to fight this. I wasn't going to go down now. I stumbled towards the kitchen, but it was to fuzzy to see…I think I just needed…a quick rest…

"Are you sure you are ok, Sky?" My dad asked. I nodded. I felt really light headed. My dad had to come home early from work, after the blood incident. I wasn't going to blame Bonnie for it, I mean, how could she of known?

I let out a big yawn before glancing at the time. 10pm I settled down on to the sofa, pulling the blanket up to my chin. My dad patted me on the leg.

"I'll let you get some rest honey." He planted a kiss on my head. "By the way, I have to go back to work for a few hours. I'll be back at about 12. I love you, Sky." He kissed me again, as he walked out the door. I heard his keys rattling and the rustling of his coat as he put it on.

I slowly began to drift off again, thinking of nice, perfect things which made me smile.

A few hours later.

Ding dong! I awoke at the sound of the echoing door bell. The blanket was spread out across the floor, and I was half hanging off the sofa. I was sweating buckets. The doorbell went again. I grunted as I dragged myself to the door. I grabbed the door knob and huffed as I yanked it open. I froze on the spot. I was instantly met by those icy federal blue eyes.

"Feeling better?" His low alluring voice asked. Damon's usual devilish smile crept on to his face. I nodded slowly.

"Yes." I spat out, holding my breath. "Thank you for asking." I could barely breathe.

"Hmm…my pleasure." Damon studied my curve-less body. He had an odd, but dazzling grin on his face.

I suddenly lost all control. I had a completely blank mind, and everything suddenly became like a dream.

"Please come in, Damon." I found myself saying. No! What am I doing! I mentally kicked myself.

Damon stepped in to my house, with a smug grin on his face. He closed the door behind him, and gently took my arm and led me into the lounge. He pushed me into the nearest seat, but with extra care. He stood over me, and had a cocky smirk on his face.

"Why are here, Damon? In my house?" He chuckled slightly.

"I like your necklace…where did you get it.?" His face suddenly changed from charming to serious.

I gulped. "I told you…my mother gav-"

"I don't believe that." He growled. I sunk in to my seat, avoiding his gaze. Damon bent over, grabbing my chin, and forcing me to meet his stunning eyes.

That same feeling occurred, were I suddenly didn't feel control of my own mind. "Where did you get the necklace?" He repeated.

"My mother gave it to me after she was murdered." I said bluntly. I felt a single tear slip from my eye. I couldn't believe I'd said it. He stepped back and fused his eye brows together.

"Oh…how?" I looked away in disgust. How could he be so…so…how dare he ask that!

"Just get out of my house, Damon, or I'm calling the police." I threatened standing up from my seat.

"The police won't stop me. Believe me." He stepped forward, his chest pushing me back.

With all my might, I pushed him, sending him a couple a steps back. He grabED one of my wrists.

"No, let go!" I cried, swinging for his face. His head whipped to the side, and I snatched my hand from his grip. Damon slowly turned his head back round, with no expression on his face.

I met his eyes but they weren't their usual breath-taking blue, but a dark Persian red. Small veins crackled under his eyes and two sharp canines extracted from his gums. I gaped and shivered. Damon stepped forward and I screamed as load as my lungs would let me, as he lunged for my neck.

Again guys, I am SO sorry I took so long to update! Things have just been so up in the air lately, but I will try to update in the next couple of days! This chapter was really challenging to write, so sorry if it's really rubbish!

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