A/N: It has only been a day or less, and I have already finished chapter 2. I hope that it is still going in the direction that I wanted. Please Read & Review. I will continue to write.
Pulling the covers that lied on top of her still didn't make her warm. She could feel the sunshine burning through the curtains. The sun rose at 6:30 AM, so she assumed that it was around that time. She slowly opened her eyes because the sun had made her feel uncomfortable. Taking a peek at her surroundings, she jumped up. She was still in the living room on the couch. Her memory was barely intact, but then she had remembered that she had fallen asleep on the couch.
"Why didn't anyone wake me?" Elena shouted.
Miranda was making breakfast in the kitchen, "You just looked so comfortable that I didn't have the heart to wake you."
"My body disagrees." Elena said as she stretched her neck and arms. Her body felt as though she had slept on a rock.
Miranda smiled, "I put your dinner in the fridge, and I made you some tea."
Elena headed toward her mother wrapped around in the sheet once again. She took the tea cupping it with her two hands. With one sip, the tea had tasted different. Her father began to descend down the stairs. She could hear the shower being turned off. Jeremy must have just finished. What had concerned her more however was the tea. It was an unfamiliar taste. Elena asked puzzled, "What type of tea is this?"
"It's Ver-, I mean Burdock Root. It seemed like you were developing a cold," Miranda flashed a smile. Grayson came over to Miranda landing a peck on her lips. He insinuated that he needed help with his tie. Miranda tied the tie into a Windsor knot. Both Grayson and Miranda began to whisper. "That was close."
Grayson replied, "I know, but it's the only way to make sure that they're safe."
Miranda nodded in agreement. Elena lifted her eyebrow in confusion. Elena finished gulping down the tea, and headed for the shower upstairs.
To her dismay, Jeremy was still in the bathroom. Elena began to bang onto the door, "Hurry up, Jeremy!" Elena shouted. "I need to get ready for school."
"Wait a second!" Jeremy shouted back. He came out of the bathroom.
Elena looked at him as he walked out of the bathroom, "Guys aren't supposed to take long in the bathrooms."
"And girls can just spend hours in there, right?" Jeremy questioned.
Elena nodded a yes. Jeremy rolled his eyes and closed his room door. Elena quickly took a shower and got dressed for school. She stopped by her mirror to look at her face. She pushed her back and created a high ponytail. She smiled into the mirror until she was alarmed by the crow sitting at her window sill. It cawed. Quickly, Elena shooed it away. Turning around, a gray blur formed in the mirror, but it had soon dissipated.
"Breakfast is ready," Miranda called Jeremy and Elena down for breakfast.
Grayson was already eating his breakfast at the table. His suitcase sat right beside him on the floor. Miranda handed Jeremy a cup of tea. "Thanks, Mom," Jeremy said.
Miranda replied, "No problem, Jer." Jeremy also thought the tea tasted weird. His face depicted a pungent look, but he didn't say anything. Everyone sat at the table enjoying their breakfast. Grayson took one look at his watch, kissed his wife on the cheek, and ran out the door with his suitcase in his hand.
"Bye, Mom" Jeremy and Elena both yelled as they also left for school. Miranda grabbed all the plates and put them in the sink. Since she had extra time, Miranda just watched them by hand.
Elena had arrived to school and so did Jeremy. Jeremy had flocked to the "Rejects" and that had included Matt's sister, Vicki Donovan. Elena didn't dislike Vicki, but Elena knew that Vicki was trouble. Elena was only going to get involve when it reached the unbearable point. Otherwise, she ran into Bonnie and Caroline. Caroline was talking to Bonnie about some new literature teacher that had just arrived into town.
"I'm telling you. He is just too good-looking to be a teacher," Caroline squealed.
Bonnie asked, "When was that ever a bad thing?"
"It's not, but it would be so hard to concentrate in class with him there," Caroline said.
Bonnie said to Caroline's annoyance, "But didn't you just say that you don't have him for Lit."
Caroline angrily replied, "I know I said that, but you didn't have to rub it in, Bonnie."
"What are you guys talking about?" Elena interrupted.
Bonnie said, "Oh, Caroline's just obsessing over the new Lit teacher."
"Mr. Salvatore," Caroline said with a slight sparkle in her eye.
Elena smiled. She took out her own schedule to see who she had for Lit. Pointing to her schedule, "I have him for Lit."
"Great, Elena gets Mr. Hunk and I'm stuck with Mr. Novak, the forty-five year old man."
Bonnie said while giggling. She patted Elena on the shoulder, "Maybe Elena just has luck on her side."
"I'm pretty sure that Elena doesn't have a great track record with men." Caroline glanced at Matt who was at his locker next to Tyler.
Bonnie scolded, "That was really harsh, Caroline."
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean it Elena. It just slipped out of my mouth," Caroline hugged Elena while apologizing.
Elena hugged Caroline back, "It's okay." Elena didn't really feel much remorse over it. She had somehow forgotten that she and Matt had broken up. Truthfully, Elena was glad about it. She had been complaining about it at home just yesterday with her parents, but when she had come back from going to the grocery store, Matt had disappeared as one of her major concerns.
While releasing the hug, a person had brushed against Elena's shoulder. He noticed what he had done as he walked past her. He voiced, "Sorry."
Elena's stomach felt like they were filled with butterflies, "Who was that?" she asked.
"That is Stefan. I don't know what his last name is. He's also a new student. He's also pretty good-looking. Don't you think?"
Elena was still looking in his direction. Bonnie and Caroline giggled as they stared at Elena's expression.
"Well, I have to go to class, so see you guys later," Bonnie walked away clenching her books and binder in her arms.
Elena smiled at Caroline, "Well, I have to go see Mr. Salvatore" She rubbed the words into Caroline.
"Ugh, Elena," Caroline wrapped her arm around Elena's shoulder as they laughed. Caroline walked her to class since Caroline had study hall.
Mr. Salvatore had not arrived to class yet, but everyone had heard the rumors about the allegedly hot teachers. The girls kept on watching the door. Elena knew some people in her class, but wasn't close to any of them. That meant that Elena would have to make some new friends this year. Mr. Salvatore entered the classroom. He rushed in that his face wasn't completely visible. The only thing Elena could see was his black, dark as night, hair. The girls kept on staring, but the boys didn't care. He began to right his name on the chalkboard. It spelled out Mr. Salvatore obviously. He turned around flashing a smug grin. "I know that you've all heard about me, but I will be subbing for Ms. Fevola who recently disappeared."
The class was alarmed by Ms. Fevola's disappearance, but Elena could only think about Mr. Salvatore and how fast her heart was beating. It was resonating at an alarming rhythm. She felt like that everyone around her could hear especially Mr. Salvatore who was currently looking in her direction.
A girl raised her hand, "Yea," Damon said in response to Katie's hand raised.
Katie asked, "Um, Mr. Salvatore, how old are you?"
"I'm old enough to be a teacher," Damon laughed. "Any more questions?"
Another girl raised her hand, "So do you have a girlfriend?"
"I'm not the type to stick to one girl. It becomes exhausting."
The boys started whistling. Even with that comment, the girls couldn't stop being in awe. A few of them had lost interest after the comment. Elena couldn't shake him off. His pale, blue eyes felt like they were burning through her, and she had no idea why.
"Now it's my turn to ask questions. Since this is a Lit class. Tell me what you guys read."
Sarah raised her hand. Mr. Salvatore called on her, "I read Twilight."
"Ugh, I don't get what's so special about that Bella girl. Plus Edward seems so whipped," Damon replied with disgust. He wasn't exactly a big fan of Twilight. "Anyone else?" Damon pointed to Elena, "How about you?"
"Me?" Elena asked in response. Damon nodded. "My favorite book is Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell."
Damon said, "I know of that book all too well. It truly is a great classic though." A bit of sadness had crossed Damon's face as though something uncomfortable had just been mentioned.
Elena's heart had clenched as a memory of rain had flashed in her mind. It hurt, but she didn't know why. She didn't believe that it had anything to do with Mr. Salvatore. In fact, it had something to do with herself.
A/N: So that is the end of Chapter 2. It took me an hour or two to write it, but I think it is progressing well. I'm also going to have to research on some literature for Damon's teaching job. What do you think so far? I hope you liked it. Please Review and thanks again for reading my story.