I lay wide awake in bed, my mind drifting away. I had a massive headache from who knows what and I was tired as hell. I couldn't think straight, I kept wondering about yesterday. How did I get to my car? Why can't I remember what I ate or who I saw? I made my way over to the bathroom, running my hand through my hair.

I opened the door to find Vicki, brushing her teeth and wearing one of Jeremy's shirts. "OH, um hi; I'm sorry, I'm almost done," I had a shocked look on my face but quickly composed myself.

"No, um no it's okay; just take your time," I quickly closed the door and scrunched up my face. "Ew," I whispered to myself.

I got dressed for the school day and made my way down stairs and into the kitchen, where Elena and Jenna were both drinking coffee.

"Do any of you realize what's going on upstairs?" I asked, repulsed by the thought of my little brother sleeping with my sister's ex boyfriend's sister; too complicated for my liking.

Elena looked confused while Jenna just nodded. "Yup,"

"What's going on?" Elena asked.

"Jeremy is upstairs with Vicki, who was wearing nothing except one of his t-shirts, doing who knows what." I turned to her then to Jenna, "So you're not going to do anything about it? I mean doesn't it bother you?"

"He could be a little craftier about it; maybe make an effort to sneak her in," she returned to her paper work.

"But Jenna, its Jeremy," Elena put emphasis on his name. I only rolled my eyes and went to pour myself some coffee.

"Oh, by the way you two," the two of us turn to her, "I won't be home for dinner," she didn't make eye contact with either of us.

Elena and I shared knowing looks and I whistled lowly; go Jenna!

"So you're actually going out with Logan," Elena teased.

"Yes, I am going to torment him,"

"Oh come on Jenna, he's cute, smart, funny and he's on the rise to fame; you picked a good one," I smirked. I put my cup in the sink and picked up my bag. "I'm heading out now, see you at school,"

They both called out 'byes' as I closed the door. I was at school in no time and made my way to my locker. As I packed my books in for the day I felt a presence behind me. I slammed my locker door shut and turned to find Caroline, all smiles.

"Hi Liz!" she chirped. She looked normal, I mean as normal as Caroline could be. I thought she would be more in shock, I mean with Damon biting and abusing her and what not. The thought of him made me shiver. I still couldn't believe he did that to her. And he was so nice with me.

"Oh hey Caroling; you're in a positively good mood today. What's up?"

"I just got a great idea for a fundraiser? And you and Elena are both going to help me," she dragged me down the hallway chattering nonstop. I missed this Caroline.

"So what's this great idea of yours?"

"Okay, so I was thinking about how dirty students and teachers cars get almost like every week, so I was thinking of a fundraiser," she paused and grinned at me, "All the cheerleaders have to do it and I was wondering if you could help, ya know as a friend? I'd really appreciate it if you could," she pleaded with puppy dog eyes. And how could I not say no to those eyes?

"Sure, I'd love to; seeing as I have no life and have nothing happening tomorrow," she squealed and hugged me.

"Oh by the way, it's a bikini car wash," okay, now that's so not me.

I'm one of those girls who are way too self conscious for their liking. I mean, I had an okay body, but that still didn't make it any less uncomfortable. Before I could oblige though, Caroline walked off to some other cheerleaders.

Bonnie came up to me, "Hey, how's she doing?" she asked, referring to Caroline.

"I think she's in denial; it's like nothing happened." I observed.

"Well it is Caroline, I think it's for the best anyway," Bonnie concluded. I nodded and the two of us headed over to her locker.

"So has Elena had any contact with Stefan?" she asked has she put in her combo.

"Not that I know of, but I'm pretty sure no,"

"Poor Elena,"

"I know, I mean Stefan just didn't seem like the type to blow her off. I mean they were all over each other at my house,"

"Okay Liz, bad visual, very bad visual. I think I might have nightmares now,"

"Good to know I have such an impact on your dreams," we laughed and Elena joined us. She too asked how Caroline was doing and we gave her the same speech we just had. We talked for a few more minutes before Stefan came over. Elena looked shocked while Bonnie and I exchanged glances.

"Come on Bonnie, I think I hear Caroline calling," I drag her away before she can protest. We're a good foot away before she turns to me with a hard set glare.

"What, you would've done the same thing." Her glare softened into a warm smile.

"I know, I want them to work things out as much as you do,"

"Well we always could-"

"And that means no meddling," she pointed an accusing finger at me, while I just smiled innocently.

"I would never," I laughed it off nervously.

She laughed and the bell rang shortly after. Classes were boring as usual, except for art. That's the only class I look forward to everyday. Pretty soon, the day was half over and it was time for history. Oh joy. They still hadn't found a replacement teacher for Mr. Tanner, so we always had a stupid sub. They were so clueless and annoying. I wanted to shoot someone right then and there.

I wanted to jump for joy when the final bell rang. I went up to my locker and put in my combo. Putting away and getting what I needed for home, I shut the door and gasped as I came face to face with Stefan.

"Hey, didn't see you there," I breathed out.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you,"

I gathered my bags onto my shoulder and looked at him, I mean really looked at him. He looked so stressed out.

"Are things okay with you and Elena?" the dreaded question was finally out. I would've expected and flinch or an eye roll but nothing. This guy is good.

"We're doing fine," he nodded and we began to walk down the hallway, "I was wondering how you're doing actually?" weird.

"Um, I'm doing fine for the most part; why'd you ask?"

"I know what Damon did to Caroline upset both you and your sister; and I want to apologize on his behalf,"

"Why doesn't he just do it himself? I mean, he is the one who caused the problem in the first place," I crossed my arms over my chest and looked at him, expectantly.

"Damon doesn't do apologies, he only does what he thinks is right."

"Sounds like you got a handful of a brother," we begin to walk again. Were outside soon and walking to my car.

"It's tough I will admit but he won't be coming back," I stopped and looked at him, "Ever."

For some reason, I felt a pang of sadness sweep over me. I knew he was a jerk and a perv but to not come back, especially to his own home? That's a bit extreme.

"Oh well then, it's for the best I guess; I mean after all the drama he's caused," we finally reach my car and I unlock it. I turn to him and ask, "Do you want a ride?"

"Oh, um no thanks; there's somewhere I have to be, but thank you for the offer,"

And with that he's gone. I start my car and head home, Damon on my mind the entire time. I hate to admit it, but he fricken got to me. You've got to be kidding me. He's a complete ass with an ego the size of the galaxy, and yet I can't help but feel sorry for him. What the hell is wrong with me?

I pull in and head inside, dropping my bags off as I go. I head to the kitchen for a snack and then head up to my room. Homework shouldn't exist. It's a sin, a crime against teenagers. And teachers still think it's funny to annoy the hell out of us with.

"Hey, can I talk to you for a moment?" a voice says through the door. I look up and see Elena.

"Sure, get in here," I close my notebook and place it off to the side. "What up?"

"It's about Stefan," she got right to the point.

"What about Stefan?"

"Exactly, what about Stefan; I mean, I know nothing about him. He's so secretive and it's annoying,"

"Well, have you asked him about it?"

"Yeah I did, today actually but he dodged the question again." Sounds like trouble in paradise.

"Maybe he's keeping it from you to protect you, ever think about that?" she had a thinking look on her face and I knew I got my answer. "I mean all I'm saying is that you should give him some time for him to open up to you. Look at his life; no parents, an ass of a brother, and lives with his uncle. Wait for him to come to you instead of jumping the boat,"

"You should be a psychiatrist you know that?" she amused and I threw a pillow at her. She laughed as she fell back on the bed.

"That'll be twenty dollars," I held my palm up.

She laughed and high fived me. I laughed and shoved her off the bed.

I had a lot of fun writing this chapter, I mean I felt like I could include Liz so well in everything about this episode. I have a lot of ideas swimming around in my head right now and I can't wait for you guys to read:)

I promise I will have the next chapter up before Thanksgiving, but until then, enjoy this chapter:D

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