The Heavenly Appeal {A Vampire Diaries Fan Fiction}

{9} You And Then I

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Chapter Nine

You And Then I

=-Mystic Falls, Virginia-=

2009

I changed into Elena's clean clothes, a little disappointed at what I saw in the full body mirror. Plain straight jeans, a light pink tank top under a V-neck dark green sweater, and simple brown flats, I literally looked like Elena from afar despite the difference in skin tone and hair color. I kept my ring and choker on, holding on to my word with Sheila. Stefan and Damon had informed me of the effects of vervain for any vampire I would hopefully not come across and that the jewelry Elena had given me were filled with them. The plant fought against the effects of compulsion, a frightening ability that every vampire gained in transformation. It was frightening to think that there were so many possibilities of having been under compulsion throughout the years before and not even know it.

At least we are safe now.

Honestly, I was a bit touched that Elena thought of Winslow's wellbeing and had given her a big hug, surprising them in return. When Stefan had taken a look at my necklace, shock had appeared on his face before Damon nudged him from behind. They kept glancing at the piece of jewelry hanging around my neck with a mixture of conflicting emotions, but I had been to exhausted to ask anymore questions about their suspicious behavior. With another brush of the comb through my long auburn waves, I reapplied lip gloss before walking out of the guest room. I heard talking a few doors down the grand hallway and I was a bit impressed at the decor I saw.

At one entire side of the hallway, I could peer over the ridiculously lavish living room on the ground floor. I couldn't deny that they had great taste, especially after seeing all of this. A chandelier suspended in the center of the greeting hall with ancient self-portraits hanging at each wooden wall of the lavish waiting room. I eyed the second hall further ahead, noticing the fireplace. Knocking lightly as a warning, I pushed open the door to see Elena and a half-naked Stefan on the bed. Damon was sitting at the edge, tugging on the covers at Elena's side much to Stefan's annoyance.

"Char? You're awake!"

"Oh my, God." I turned around, not wanting to ogle Stefan's bare chest. If he wasn't all Elena's, I wouldn't have minded flirting in front of my friend plus Damon. Just because I didn't have a boyfriend, did not mean I didn't know how to have fun with a guy. "I did not need to see that."

I heard some movement behind me and an obnoxious laugh that definitely came from Damon, before Elena told me in an embarrassed tone, "You can look now, Char. You slept well?"

With an amused smirk, I replied, "You slept better apparently,"

A deep blush colored her cheeks. "Char," she hissed, flushing at the eyes on her.

"Thanks for the clothes, and the room," I said the last part to Stefan who nodded.

"Of course."

Stefan's bedroom was quite big and filled with polished wood furniture, old journals, and expensive interior designs. It reminded me of Father's study and a flash of nostalgia spread through my chest. I didn't notice Damon studying me briefly and I turned to him to watch his eyebrows furrowing together in confusion. "You look different."

"I look like Elena," I pointed out disapprovingly.

He shrugged. "No wonder I like it."

Crossing my arms over my chest, I rolled my eyes at his remark. "Thanks so much for that opinion. Now, what's the plan?"