A/n: Ookay, thank you to my lovely reviewers, which are all awesome. Big thanks to asm613, your review made me read over my last few chapters & my mission is to make it more Jyler, more smuttier, & hopefully round it out some.
Oh, Elena is slightly ooc in this one.
You know what I always forget? My disclaimer! ...I don't own the Vampire Diaries or anything about it! :)

Chapter 29

Baby Carrots

Michael's p.o.v

Sometimes, I just don't know when to shut my damn mouth. But no other time have I wanted to feel another person's lips on mine, this badly. If anyone were to ask me where all of this came from, I honestly wouldn't know what to tell them. Maybe it was how delicious Jeremy's lips looked. Maybe it was how deep and sexy his eyes could be. Or maybe it was the fact that he was off limits and I always used to want what I couldn't have.

As I just remained there, watching him as his mouth was open slightly and his eyes were wide, I didn't know if Elena was going to come back out for round two of her and the notebook against me but all I wanted to do was lick his soft flawless skin.

Either I'm more fucked up than I thought I was or Jeremy Gilbert is just too intoxicating for his own good... probably both.

no p.o.v

"Are you freaking kidding me?"

Jeremy just about yelled. Even he was surprised of the tone that he delivered. Was this guy for real? He wanted a shot at Tyler and now he was coming to get a piece of Jeremy?

The tall, dark athlete raised his eyebrows just a little before answering,

"Look, I told you. I'm not expecting anything and I knew it wasn't going to change anything but god you have no idea how bad I wanted to get that all out."

Just a few seconds ago Jeremy Gilbert had a very priceless "shocked" expression on his face but now... it was really Kodak worthy. Was he expecting it? Absolutely not. But when he saw two baby carrots fly past his head and hit Michael suddenly, Jeremy just about lost it.

Elena came running with a big bowl of them and one by one she hurled them at the well-built jock. She was bold, Jeremy had to give her that much.

"Stop! Elena, quit! Stop, I'm going, I'm going. Jesus, stop the throwing of the produce!" Michael threw his hands up in protest.

Jeremy's older sister flung the door open with one hand and kept throwing the baby carrots with her other hand. The girl had some serious aim because not one missed him. Even as she was yelling obscenities she still nailed him with every vegetable.

"You are SO lucky I don't have heads of lettuce! Now get the, hell, out!"

Even as Michael rushed to get his books and even was leaving willingly that still didn't stop the carrots from hitting him in the face and chest.

In the midst of all the chaos Michael still managed to say one more time, "I'm sorry."

And he was.

Right as the boy was crossing the front door Elena took the remainder of her carrots and threw them in her yard and at Michael's back.

"And stay out! You son of a-"

"Elena!"

She set the bowl onto the end table, straightened her posture and looked back at her little brother with her famous doe eyes and said innocently and calmly,

"What?"

"No need to insult his mother." He explained.

Jeremy had to admit it, at the moment he had one kick ass sister/cousin. (They're still waiting to hear from Springer)

"S-so you, you heard that?"

Well duhh. It's not every day Elena Gilbert litters her house and yard with fresh vegetables.

"Yeah I heard it. Heard the whole thing and let me just ask, Jeremy, why was it just me throwing him out? Aren't you angry? And what about Tyler? Does he know that you know?" Elena paused momentarily before she spoke again with a gasp, "does he know how that guy feels for you?"

It was in her voice. The Ooooh, does the preacher know kind of tone.

All of a sudden Jeremy thinks about Tyler and what he'd do if he did know. Jeremy shuddered at the thought, it wouldn't be pretty.

"He doesn't know about the last part because well, hell I didn't even know, but... yeah, he, -he knows that I know. We – got into this big fight about it and it wasn't the easiest thing in the world to do but, - I forgave him."

Judging from her face, Jeremy could swear Elena was going to hunt for more carrots.

"You're telling me that Tyler cheated on you with him and you forgave him?"

She said the word "forgave" with such disgust and emphasis. So, Jeremy decided to tell her everything.

*.~tf

"And while Melissa walked back here to get her phone I heard something in the woods. I just turned to see what it was and when I did, I slipped from the edge. Out of no where I just feel these two hands grabbing my wrists and pulling me back up. I swear, I didn't even know Tyler was that strong. And... I still don't know where he came from but – it's a good thing he got there. Tyler, ...he saved my life basically. I mean, it's kinda hard staying mad at someone while they're crying over you holding you like that."

Once he finished his story Elena's face softened and her eyes started to turn glossy.

"So, so Tyler cried while he held you? And he – just saved you from falling off over the edge?" She managed to ask her questions while she sniffled periodically.

Jeremy smiled softly, "Yeah."

His eyes left his sister's looking down at the floor before speaking again. "And he told me he left before it got too far and Elena, - I believe him. Yes I was pissed but I don't know, I love him."

Elena grabbed her brother into a strong hug. "Awwww, that is so sad, and so sweet."

Jeremy let out a puff of air as she tightened her arms around him. "So are you still mad at him, Tyler I mean?"

Truth be told, it really wouldn't make a difference if she was or not, but Jeremy would hate it if his sister hated his boyfriend.

Elena sighed softly, "I guess not, not after all that." She giggled sadly. Her brother nearly died and he waited this long to tell her? Kind of stung a little but she didn't push it.

The front door was still open allowing for them to hear someone ask,

"Why are there carrots in your front yard? And all over your house?" Tyler asked confused as he scanned their living room over. It was a rabbits heaven all over the place.

Both siblings/cousins sat there with mouths hanging open and eyes wide. Jeremy really didn't want to answer that question.

Jeremy got up from the couch, "Uhh, it's um – a long story actually," a nervous chuckle slipped out before continuing, "there was a slight... carrot fight?"

Tyler's brows lifted slightly. Smooth Jeremy, he thought to himself.

All the while Elena was picking up the carrots she had thrown earlier, one by one until they were all gone. She didn't mind because it was totally worth it, she smiled.

If she had it her way, she'd stay to see how it all played out with the two of them but Jeremy's look that basically told her you can leave now convinced her that if Jeremy was going to tell him, he'd do it with out an audience.

Jeremy hadn't meant for her to leave entirely but Elena grabbed her car keys anyways telling him she was going to Stefan's and that she'd be back later. After Tyler heard the car drive off he went to kiss Jeremy. It was soft and sweet. One that they had been having quite often lately. When they were hot and heavy it was of course rougher but when they kissed just to kiss, Tyler handled Jeremy more tender than he used to. Which Jeremy had no complaints about.

Except this time, Jeremy turned up the heat on this one knowing that he'd want Tyler good and sexed up before he told him. And Jeremy turning it up a notch did not go unnoticed from Tyler. The Lockwood retaliated Jeremy's quest for dominance with his tongue and brought his hands up Jeremy's hips and the sides of his torso. Tyler thought he was coming over just to spend time with Jeremy but hey, if this is what Jeremy wanted to do, then Tyler most definitely wasn't going to turn him down.

The younger teenager guided them both up the stairs and before they even got up there Tyler's shirt was off completely, tossed over the railing and onto the living room floor.

Quick note – I'm sorry if this story started to drift from its purpose but I'm trying to steer it back to the fabulous Jyler. Thoughts?