AN: Sorry for the wait. I have been lazy, out of the country and then when I finally started to write I had to remind myself of the wicked witch of the west. Anyway it's finished now. And I have to say that this chapter was inspired by Fall Out Boy that thanks to my friend Bridget were remembered. Thanks for that. So enjoy.
Oh I almost forgot again. I don't own anything except for Aeliana. Everything else goes to Julie Plec.
After school I went to the Grill to meet with Caroline and her friends. When I walked inside I saw her at a table sitting with a guy who I seen before at school. He was always with that girl I sat behind in history class. I think his name starts with an S, maybe. Caroline saw me and waved at me to join them.
»Hi, Aeliana. Come join us. This is Stefan. « She introduced him.
We shook hands and I sat down next to Caroline.
»So, Caroline tells me you are new to this town. How are you enjoying it? «
»Oh, so far everything is just what I need. « I smile at him.
»Well that's good to hear. Why did you move here? «
»Oh, she needed a change. Right, Aeliana. « Caroline answered for me and I nodded.
»You know, you can call me Liana. Everybody does. « I smile at them.
»You should meet the others. I bet you would fit right into our gang, right Stefan. « He frowned at that but nodded anyway. Huh, what's his problem.
»Oh, Liana. I bet you would love Elena. She's Stefans epic love. They are made for each other if only Damon could keep his charm to himself. I'm telling you Stefan if you won't keep your brother under control you will lose her. I mean he's already in love with her. «
Stefan glared at Caroline. One thing I noticed about Caroline is she's really forward and always says what she thinks. Wait, hold on. Did she just say Damon? It can't be the same guy I met right.
»Damon? Is he by any chance a tall mysterious dark haired guy? «
Both looked at me and Stefan frowned.
»You met my brother? When? Did he do anything to you? «
This is weird. Why would he think Damon would hurt me? Is he a bad guy. I mean he did give that bad boy look but is he really harmful?
»Am yeah. We talked at the Falls. I was taking a stroll and I guess he did the same. I didn't really get a good look at him because it was dark but I mean Damon isn't a common name around here right so it has to be your brother. Wait... He's in love with your girlfriend? Wow talk about issues. «
Stefan only nodded at that. After that a deathly silence came over us.
»Umm... Yeah I will go look if Matt is here. He still has to tell me about the job. Um... I guess amm see you at school. «
I practically ran out of there in search of Matt. Talk about awkward.
I found him busting some tables at the corner of the Mystic Grill.
»Hi, Matt. How is it going? « I smiled at him.
»Great. I saw you with Stefan and Caroline. You ran from them pretty fast. «
I scratched my neck and averted my eyes.
»Yeah, talk about awkward. I kinda told them that I met Damon and Caroline kinda openly made clear that he's in love with Stefan's girlfriend. «
Matt nodded.
»Yeah that's Caroline for you. Always saying things the way they are. You met Damon? When? «
»Oh, at the Falls. We were both taking a stroll at night. It's kinda weird. When I mentioned that they both seemed pretty concerned for me. Is there something I should know about Damon? «
I guess my best chance to know why Stefan and Caroline were behaving a bit weird is Matt.
»Just that he's the biggest jerk there is and a manwhore. You can also add alcoholic to the list. Anyway bad news. «
I nodded but I still couldn't shake the feeling that there's more to the story.
»Hey, I almost forgot. Did you ask your manager about the job? «
»Yeah I did. « Matt said while picking up some glasses from the table.
»And? «
»And you are hired« I screeched and jumped on Matt, hugging the life out of him.
»Liana, can't breath. « I loosen my grip and adjusted my clothes.
»Sorry. When do I start? «
»In five minutes. « My eyes bugged out and I guess I made a pretty funny face because Matt started to laugh at me.
»Whaat?! Couldn't you say that like an hour ago? What do I do? Where do I change? « I started to babble on and on.
»Liana, relax. I will help you. Just stop being nervous. Seriously it's not a life and death situation. «
Matt said while he put a reassuring hand on my shoulder. I visibly relaxed after that.
I been working for two hours now and I must say I was doing pretty good for a rookie. Matt was currently teaching me how to work behind the bar. The restaurant was pretty much empty. We had some music channel on when the song Where did that party go from Fall Out Boy came on. I immediately started to tap to the jam. It didn't last more than five seconds when I started to move along the music while serving the customers at the bar.
»I see you like the song. «
»Come on, Matt. Dance with me. It's not like there's a lot of people here. «
I grabbed his hands and moved us along the beat. We laughed and danced for awhile. This is exactly what I needed. Some fun with my friends like old times. After our dance show I fished my phone out of my purse and plugged it into the speaker. I put my favorite list on and tuned up the volume a little bit. The atmosphere in the Grill changed drastically. I guess the music and our dance inspired people to loosen a bit and shake their booty because when I came back to the bar, some people were dancing, having fun and playing darts or pool table. There was even a bigger crowd.
»Wow. How did you do this? It's like we are having a party. « Matt smiled at me.
»Never underestimate the power of music. Besides every day is a party, just remember that and you will always have people to serve. « I winked at him.
I was always a free-spirited person after the death of my parents well I lost my will to party and enjoy life. That's why I had to change my environment. Not only I couldn't handle the memories, I also couldn't find any happiness in the things I did before. This was the first time after days that I had fun. I just let go and enjoyed myself.
By the time 9 pm came around the Grill was packed with people. We had so many people Matt had to call more help. I was currently working behind the bar when again the song Where did the party go came on. During the time I was busting the tables we developed a habit. Whenever the song came on we danced and sang along.
I was a little buzzed because some college guys ordered rounds a few times and naturally I had to drink with them. What? You can't turn down your customers, especially when those customers are hot college boys. So of course when the song came on I couldn't just move to the beat behind the bar but I had to stand on the bar and dance on it. While I was dancing I pulled some girls on the bar with me. We sang and danced together, entertaining the people.
When the song ended I went back behind the bar. That's when I saw Damon Salvatore looking at me.
AN: Okey I was a bit mean at the end but I wanted a bit of tension. Anyway review, give suggestions and have fuuun. ;)
