The Sensitive

Chapter 16 : Busy Days

I woke up feeling like I got hit by a truck. The last few days have kind of been a shit show for me. After getting home from letting Stefan pick my brain, getting to know me as a person and about what I knew of the vampire world, I was greeted by the sound of a hysterically upset Jeremy breaking things in his room.

Flashback

"Jeremy?" I say softly as I walk into this room, not wanting to make him angrier. Jeremy's anger seemed to deflate as soon as he saw me, and he dropped the book he was holding to the floor. He looked so broken, so hurt.

"I-I read Elena's diary. Vicki was killed by Stefan. A-and she had Damon compel me to forget about her and move on with my life." He told me.

"Elena knew what happened all along. She lied to me. A-and she had someone violate my mind." Jeremy said softly, tears streaming down his face.

"Oh, Jeremy. I'm so sorry. I wanted to tell you, but I didn't think you'd believe me. A-and I didn't want to risk Elena doing that to me." I mumbled out the last part quietly, feeling guilty that for being part of the reason he was in so much pain.

Jeremy took my face in his hands, forcing me to look up into his eyes. "You have nothing, NOTHING to be sorry for, Mar. You never lied to me, in fact, you even helped me figure out what happened on my own. I can't be mad at you. If I was in your shoes, I would've done the same."

"I'm still sorry, Elena had no right to take control of your life like that. And I'm sorry for letting her get away from that." I tell him as we take a seat on his bed.

The two of us take a seat on his bed and just sit there silently for a while. Hugging each other.

"I don't want us to live here anymore! I don't want us to live with her anymore." Jeremy whispered in my ear.

"Jer, I know what she did was wrong. But she did have good intentions. She didn't want to see you hurt anymore." I say, wanting to argue with him. Even though he had every right to feel this way.

"No, Mar. I don't care if she had good intentions! She had no right! We can't live here anymore. It's not safe here. I don't-won't let her hurt you the way she hurt me. I'm going to Jenna tomorrow and will tell her whatever I have to get us out of this house. Get us away from her." Jeremy tells me standing up, a determined look on my face. I was touched that he was more concerned about my safety than his own. I couldn't argue with that kind of love.

"Jeremy, Jenna doesn't need to be hurt by this. I have a safe house right outside of town. How about we stay out there for a few days while you cool off. If we move out for no reason, Elena will be suspicious, and Jenna will get hurt." I reason with him.

Jeremy nodded in understanding before sending a small smile my way. "You're the best, Mar."

End of Flashback 

I didn't sleep much that night, needless to say. And, sadly, the next morning wasn't very relaxing either. 

Flashback

"I'm not in the mood to entertain guests this morning, Damon." I say tiredly, as I sit up in bed.

"What happened to you last night?" He asked with a serious look on his face.

"After Kelly started bleeding, I had Stefan take me home. He seemed to be having a hard time." I tell him with a sigh, as I rub my aching head. "You might want to keep an eye on him."