Gabriella Gilbert || Vampire Diaries

Chapter Nineteen

    I put my sunglasses on, protecting my delicate eyes from the bright sun. My head hurts, but I try to ignore it due to the lack of aspirin in the house. I suspect Jenna hid it as my punishment for underage drinking.

    Waking up this morning was regretful, to say the least. Last night was mortifying. Making out with Tyler Lockwood is bad enough, but for Damon to see it? For him to yank me off of Tyler's lap and drag me out of the party?

    Thankfully, he didn't talk about it on the drive home. Well, if he did, I wouldn't know. I passed out and woke up in my bed with Elena staring at me disapprovingly.

"I'm in so much pain," I complain as Elena and I walk up to the school.

"Maybe that's because you drank too much at a social function," Elena scoffs. "How did you even get so many?"

My cheeks heat at the reminder of Tyler and I's drunken makeout. It was hard enough to keep the supernatural secret from Elena. I'm not sure if I can keep this.

And, I also don't want to be laughed at.

But if I know Tyler, he's not going to keep his mouth shut. Elena will find out eventually and maybe it's best she hears it from me.

"Tyler—" is all I manage before she's distracted by the familiar, old red car that pulls up in the parking spot beside us.

I raise my brows as Stefan steps out. Like me, he's wearing sunglasses. Can vampires get hungover?

"Nice car," Elena comments walking towards him.

"Thought it was waste to leave it sitting in the garage." Stefan shrugs, taking off his sunglasses. He seems to be doing better than last night.

They give each other a kiss. "Ew guys. PDA," I comment stepping towards them.

"Stefan, I didn't think you were coming today." Elena smiles.

"You know, I woke up this morning feeling great and thought it was time to get back into things." Is Stefan good with the blood now? He points to my face. "What's with the glasses?"

I make a face. "I'm a cool chick, Stef. Cool girls where sunglasses."

"She's hungover," Elena explains.

    "Sounds right," Stefan responds.

    "Ouch," I respond, raising my brow, "glad to know you have faith in me."

    "You're okay now?" Elena asks, focusing her attention back on Stefan. "With all the cravings?" Elena asks changing the subject back.

    "Yeah," he answers, "The worst part is over so.. I want to spend as much time with you as possible." Stefan smiles.

    They both look at each other for a few moments, as if they are having a love moment where in the end they both live happily ever after.

    "I'm okay with that." Elena smiles. They give each other another kiss.

   I let out a sigh. "I'll catch up with you. I need to get my stuff," Stefan excuses, pulling away from their kiss. Elena nods as he starts walking away.