So this chapter is basically a preparation chapter for the Prom which is going to be the next chapter. Also I used the story name for the first time so YAY! I'm really looking forward to writing the next chapter, but for now here it is! Chapter 18! Hope you guys enjoy it, and don't forget to review :P

Adrian's POV.

"Hello Bonnie" I raised my eyebrows up at the witch who was giving me a very hard death glare. How amusing.

"What do you want?" She replied through gritted teeth. My mouth hung open and I placed a palm on the left side of my chest were my still heart was placed. What can I say? Being dramatic comes with the territory of being the big guy. I was basically…God! I smiled.

"I see you still haven't changed your mind about the deal" I stated. She rolled her eyes. It was then I noticed what she was actually doing. She was painting some sort of banner I suppose. I read the words to myself mentally. A kiss is just a kiss. I chuckled to myself. What a pathetic prom theme. She rolled her eyes and placed the paint brush down, walking away from me. I just stood there. I shouldn't be chasing her. But I did need her to help me with this sacrifice. I continued starring at the poster that had red lips dotted all over it and black writing centred in the middle. Or maybe there wouldn't have to be a sacrifice. A plan started to slowly develop there and then in my mind. First things first. I needed a suit. I mean, I couldn't crash a prom without looking the part now could I?

Caroline's POV.

I stayed over at Tyler's the night of the party. I didn't tell my mom since she wasn't home, but I liked our newly styled relationship. I didn't mind that she wasn't around all that much because I know the only reason she works such long hours is so I can have a better life, and I find that truly inspiring. Tyler's arms were wrapped around me. He was still asleep. I bit my lip as my hand stayed placed on his bare chest watching as it would rise and then settle. The pace of his heartbeat matched the pace of his breathing which was incredibly comforting. It was 9:00am when Tyler's eyes finally flickered open and he inhaled deeply. Eventually his brown eyes were on me, glazed from his sleep. I smiled. "Morning" I whispered as bird started tweeting in the background. He smiled back tightening his grip around me and pulling me closer. I felt him laughed a little.

"Morning" I giggled at his sleepiness and lay my chin on his chest placing a small kiss. Then my phone vibrated on Tyler's small table so I leaned over him to get it and so I was now sitting up and Tyler's hand was around my waist. The message was from Elena.

HEARD WHAT HAPPENED AT THE PARTY LAST NIGHT! WANNA TALK? – E
P.S JUNIOR PROM WEDNESDAY! BET YOU FORGOT.

Tyler must have noticed the worry on my face as I felt him sit up. I didn't respond to the text message, instead I just turned to Tyler. "Junior prom is on Wednesday!" I almost shouted. His eyebrows grew closer together as his eyes popped out. Tyler, in the past had loved crashing these parties. But now being my boyfriend he knew he would have to be on good behaviour since I was a "brilliant" representative of the school, what with being a straight A student and Miss Mystic Falls. Although I did feel sorry. Tyler was a badass. And I hated that he would have to stop that just for me. He just looked in shock.

"Do you…have a dress?" He whispered, not knowing how to react or what else to say. I giggled at him as I pushed him down on the pillows and sat on top on him. I was right by his face as he smiled at my sudden action. I rested my chin on my arms that were placed on Tyler's chest.

"Of course I have a dress. Prom is a big deal to me" I whispered and slowly crept up so that our noses were now touching. He swept a piece of hair that was threatening to fall into my eye. I bit my lip at his romantic motion and kissed him once on the lips.

"What's the theme this year? Wasn't last year's Junior Prom theme something really cheesy like A Night under the Stars?" Tyler asked. I laughed at his comment about the cheesy theme. It's true. The theme last year was so…dramatic. And don't get me wrong, I love me a dramatic theme but there's a fine line between dramatically genius and seriously cheesiness. This year's theme was sexy and mysterious. I sat up but remained on top of him. His hands rubbed against my thighs in a very seductive way and my cold skin tingled from his touch, as if leaving an invisible trail that would stay there forever. Then again, every time he touched me was electrical.

"A kiss is just a kiss" I whispered in a husky tone raising my eyebrows flirtatiously and inviting. He smiled revealing his pearly teeth and then abruptly rolled me onto the other side of his very comfortable double bed. I squealed as he tickled me. Our positions had reversed. Now he was on top of me. When he stopped being all playful and cute he gazed deeply into my eyes, all seriousness on his face beholding just a faint smile. Both if his hands twined with mine just about my head. I felt his warm breathe on my face and loved it. He kissed me once and then rolled off of me then of the bed. He strolled over to his closet and started rummaging through it. I looked him up and down. He really was gorgeous. His tan skin was more elaborate with just his black boxers on. I giggled to myself. We were like a much messed up married couple already. But neither of us was expecting it to be this easy and comfortable. He slipped into a pair of dark jeans and pulled out a white t-shirt, but never actually put that on. I raised my eyebrows as he came towards me. He smiled softly as he placed a tender kiss on my cheek. "You should go to Elena. I need to explain to my mom about my dad's grave anyway…it could get messy" I smiled and respectfully nodded after kissing him softly.

I parked my car outside a small shop that was just outside of Virginia. Elena was picking up her prom dress and wanted me to meet up with her, you know, "talk" about last night. I guess I would like someone to talk to about Tyler. Some one on one girl time. As I locked my car I felt suddenly paranoid. As if I was being watched. I circled around myself, looking for a familiar face or a pair of eyes that were set on me. When I decided I was just being stupid I smiled at Elena through the wide open windows and went through the door of the beautiful shop. Elena always looked stunning when it came to occasions such as parties and school dances, The Miss Mystic Falls pageant being a perfect example. The way the blue silk hung onto her curves…her appearance has always been something that left me feeling insecure and envious. She waved as I approached her. "Hey, where's your dress?" I asked suddenly realising her annoyed expression. She huffed, blowing a piece of her hair out of her face in the process.

"The zipper broke when I was trying it on. They're fixing it now" and just as Elena said it, the women come out holding a gorgeous, orange piece of material. It was flawless just as expected. It was a beautiful shade of orange that went into a slightly lighter shade that went over the shoulder, leaving the other shoulder bare. It looked like it would come just before the knee and I started to wonder what accessories Elena had planned for this elegant looking dress. She smiled and thanked the women who was now carefully placing the dress into a big white bag with the shops name on it in a silver, scrolled font. We walked out of the shop and round the corner to a favourite coffee shop of ours called Le Café. She asked me how my 'break' was and I asked her how things had been whilst I was away. We ordered our drinks and my stomach flickered slightly. I knew now was the time to start talking properly about were I have been, and what the deal is with me and Tyler.

"Me and Bonnie have been really worried" Elena said, eyes kind and full of concern. I smiled and shook my head.

"I'm a badass vampire bitch. I can handle myself" I joked. I earned a laugh of my best friend but she suddenly turned serious again.

"Really though. Where have you been exactly?" I bit my lip. I didn't know whether Stefan had told Elena about the money he gave me for my short road trip, if you could even call staying at a hotel a road trip. I didn't want any more complications. They were still going through the whole Klaus thing and I had been completely wrong to just abandon them. Like it or not, I was involved in this. And now things were okay with me and Tyler maybe he can help too. I answered Elena question.

"Just staying at this hotel in Georgia. Kind of fancy, but I didn't care where I was as long as I was alone" Then he popped into my mind. I wasn't exactly alone. I was with a smoking hot English guy who kissed me on the bed of my hotel room. As if reading my thoughts Elena asked suspiciously.

"And were you? Alone?" I hesitated at her question but decided that there had been enough lies between us. I breathed.

"I'll admit there was this guy" I said between giggles. Elena was now excited as she leaned her head on one of her hands.

"Oh do tell" She exclaimed.

"There's honestly nothing to tell. He was tall, blond, British" I listed in a you know the type kind of way. Elena's eyebrows crept inwards as her eyes narrowed. She was remembering something. Oh no. Had Adrian met her? Had he told her everything? The kiss? My love for Tyler? Me coming back not for myself, not for my friends or family but for Tyler himself? I was suddenly panicked. Elena finally spoke.

"You know, some guy named Adrian was in The Grill last night. He was British, tall, blond. He said he knew you from summer camp?" She asked. Oh my goodness. I tried coming up with excuses in my mind and said the first thing that came to my head.

"Yeah that's Adrian all right. I don't think he remembers the night at the hotel I mean he was so drunk" Elena shook her head. She didn't believe me nor understand but just let it go and changed the subject. I was grateful…until she started talking about the party. I seriously didn't want to talk about the previous night, not because Tyler had almost killed Matt Donavon the boy next door that everyone knew and loved, it was because I had never seen Tyler like that. The emotion seeping from entire body frightened me. At that very moment I understood fully why Tyler had admitted himself to being damaged goods. I sipped on my coffee.

"Tyler lost it I guess…and besides Matt called me a slut! He wasn't calling me a slut when I slept with him!" I argued. Elena's mouth suddenly dropped. Ah. Matt left that part out did he? Well, now she knew that he was in the wrong. In fact, everyone kind of thought I was a slut now. I honestly didn't know why. Elena sleeps with Stefan…I mean sure someone doesn't find out and spread it around the school but everyone does it!

"So it's true. You and Tyler actually-"

"You know what Elena; don't go all judgmental on me. It seems fine when everyone else has sex with the person they love so why can't anyone accept that hey, so did I? Because it's me? Because people think I'm just doing this to get one over on Matt? Well it's not…" I slowed down as Elena's expression went straight past judgmental and right into shocked. Had I seriously just said that out loud? "I…I'm sorry" I breathed. I shouldn't have taken that out on Elena but she just laughed once and fluttered her eyelashes like she couldn't believe what I had just said.

"So what you love him?" She replied, her eyebrows growing closer together. I didn't know whether it was with confusion, shock or just plain disgust. I went for shocked since she didn't have a right to be disgusted at my choice of boyfriend. Although I do seriously wish it hadn't have slipped out like that, yet I was kind of grateful that it was out there and that I had actually said it out loud. I inhaled a deep breath of oxygen and nodded slightly.

"Yeah…I love him…at least I think I do…" I said with a small smile.

"Well, define love?" Elena replied almost instantly. This confused me. She claimed to be in love with Stefan and wanted me to describe the feeling? I shook my head.

"You can't define love" I said as if she were stupid. As if she should know. "That's kind of the point…it's an indescribable feeling and it's impossible to put into words" Elena smiled softly. She believed me which I was thankful for. After explaining that I'd rather keep it between us she completely understood and agreed not to tell anyone. I felt like a giant weight had been lifted off my shoulders by finally telling someone about my love for Tyler. I could tell the difference between love and true love now. With Matt I found it hard but always found a way of expressing my feelings in words. But with Tyler I just … couldn't! It's as if no words have ever nor will ever be created to describe what I feel for him. And I took that as a sign of true, passionate, devoted and real love. After taking a pause Elena then talked about how Matt was pretty shaken up this morning from last night. I did hope he was alright and maybe he didn't deserve what he had coming but at the end of the day it really isn't Tyler's fault that he was born a werewolf. We finally moved off the subject of boys and discussed the prom.

"So do you have your dress?" Elena asked. I bit my lip. I had a dress made over a month ago for this prom. Since I'm a vampire and don't grow I didn't need to worry about when I got the dress which was pretty amazing. I sighed as I thought of the beautiful light pink material that hung in my wardrobe, protected by a white cover that prevented dust and anything else happening to the beautiful dress.

"Yes I do actually. I didn't forget like you implied in your text message" Elena giggled and from then on we talked about meeting arrangement and date for prom. It felt good being able to be normal. Then of course my throat started to burn…

Bonnie's POV.

"What if he turns up at the dance?" I asked in a whisper looking down at Jeremy's thumb stroking across my hand. I felt him inhale deeply.

"If he turns up at the dance, we talk to him. A full moon has just passed so he must be messing us about for something…" I felt guilty. I knew what that something was. Caroline. He wanted Caroline to be his little whore or whatever and wanted me to help break them up. The thing that puzzled me the most was the fact that he planned on killing all of Caroline's friends but yet still having Caroline. Or was he? I shook my head. I was definitely over thinking things. If he wanted everyone dead by now he wouldn't be playing silly little games. Or would he? I stopped thinking and just dug my head into Jeremy's shoulder. He gently kissed my hair and for once in a while I felt wanted.