Ancient Flames (GP TVD-TO)

Chapter 5

Here we go folks. The old chapter 4 now 5 in all it's improved splendor. I hope the confusion and wait was worth it, since I went out of my way to really improve and extend this chapter.

Mystic Falls High School: Alexandra PoV

Sitting a little ways away, I'm watching as the cheerleaders are getting ready for practice. Although one particular cheerleader is missing, and from what I've seen of Caroline so far she wouldn't be the type of person to miss out on practice. "Seriously, where's Caroline?" And based on how frantic Bonnie sounds, my assumption is correct. "I don't know, it's not like her. Especially not when she knows Alexandra likely wanted to watch us practise." 

The slight smile made its way to my face unbidden, but I didn't really mind. It was clear the girls were as interested in me as I was in them, and from what I briefly heard before I drove off from her house, Jenna had already told Elena about my romantic preferences. I'm pulled out of my thoughts at the sound of a powerful engine, and turning towards the sound I'm immediately frowning with a slight snarl on my face. "Why is Caroline kissing that guy?" I have my suspicions, Bonnie. 

"That's not just any guy Bonnie, that's Damon Salvatore. Stefan's brother." The muted growl slipped from me, but I already knew who he was. Caroline was walking towards her two friends with a victorious smirk, clearly enjoying their reaction. "I got the other brother. Hope you don't mind. Sorry I'm late, girls. I, uh, was busy. All right, let's start with the double pike herkey hurdler, what do you say? And 5, 6, 7, 8. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. Elena, sweetie, why don't you just observe today? Ok? Keep going! Ok. Do it again from the top. And 5, 6, 7, 8. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8."

I didn't stay to see how the rest of the situation played out, walking briskly towards my car. I know I'd have to rectify this situation, but seeing as I have dinner tonight, that would have to take precedence. Afterwards though? Damon Salvatore would be in for one hell of a rude awakening, and I'll be sure to make it as awful as I can without killing him outright. 

Salvatore boarding house: Stefan PoV

Walking into my bedroom, the very first thing I notice is Damon reading my diary. Clearly hearing me enter, he looks up at me with a frustrating smirk on his face. "How were tryouts? Did you make the team? Very Emerson, the way you reveal your soul with so many...adjectives" Pulling the book from his hands, I can't help but let out a frustrated sigh. "What are you doing here?" He schools his face in neutrality, but I've known him long enough to know that whatever he's about to say is the furthest thing from truthful. 

"I've come to apologize. I've been doing some thinking, some soul searching, and...I want us to start over. We need to put the past behind us. You're my little brother, and if you want to live a normal, happy human life, then I want that for you. Maybe I can do it, too. That I can learn to be a non-living living person. Maybe there's hope for both of us" The fact that his lips upturned a little at the end, proves that I was right. Once again he's being dramatic. "Don't we have more important things to worry about than your malicious games Damon? Like the fact that there was something strong enough to overpower you and break your neck, and that it is currently roaming around town?" 

I can't help but tense a little at the snarl Damon let out, but I kept my face neutral. "Whatever that thing was, if it comes back I'll kill it. Next time I won't allow it to catch me by surprise" Sighing I rub my hand down my face. "Assuming you can even succeed in that, it doesn't change the fact that it warned you to stop being a nuisance. The stunt you pulled with Caroline will definitely get its attention" Scoffing, he pushes past me to leave the room. "It can sure as hell try to come at me again, but it won't survive it. But I've gotta go little brother, I've got a date. Sweaty palms and all that. Wish me luck"