Blood and Honey (Vampire Diaries FanFic)

60- Crying Wolf

A few hours later..

After helping clean up after the dinner party, I decide to take a walk around the grounds to decompress. Finally, some peace and quiet.. I think to myself as I look back on everything that happened tonight. Mom tried playing Matchmaker. Damon instigated Elijah to the point where blood was drawn, which resulted in Damon leaving shortly after. Then, Elijah suddenly had to leave shortly after, claiming he had 'business' to attend to. Then, I had to play the 'good daughter' and help mom feel better about her guest of honor leaving halfway through her little dinner party.. I sigh as I look around the darkened grounds. On top of that, it's almost midnight and Tyler still hasn't returned.. Sighing in defeat, I shake my head. I know he's mad and all, and I understand why, but...he could at least show up so I know he's okay.. Sighing again, I continue my walk, while looking back on what happened last night. Could they...have skipped town..? No, no way. Tyler wouldn't do that. At least...not without saying something...right..? As I ponder this, another thought rises in my mind. I don't like it but...if he was to leave this town with them...he'd probably be safer...afterall...it's only a matter of time, before Klaus shows up.. As I think this, I hear footsteps coming towards me, which snaps me out of my thoughts. Looking in that direction, I see Tyler slowly making his way towards me. Surprised, I stop in my tracks. Tyler stops too. "Hey.." Tyler says quietly, a look of shame on his face. "...hey.." I say, trailing off. "How's...the wound..?" He asks awkwardly. "...gone.." I say. He nods his head silently. I look over his tired appearance, noticing how defeated his expression looked.

After a few moments of silence, I speak. "You look like sh*t." I say. He nods and sticks his hands in his pockets. "I feel like it too, believe me.." he says, giving a sad smirk. "Something happen..?" I ask. He nods his head again. "Alot, actually.." he says quietly. I nod my head. "Wanna talk about it..?" I ask. He sighs and rubs the back of his neck. After a moment of silence, he speaks. "Brady's dead." He says. Hearing this, my eyes widen. "What?" I ask surprised, stepping towards him. I couldn't stand the guy, don't get me wrong, but...he was still alive last night. What could've happened to change that..? "How?" I ask curiously. "Stefan killed him...to protect Elena.." he explains. "To protect Elena? Protect her from what?" I ask. He's silent for a while, before sighing.