Gabriella Gilbert || Vampire Diaries

Chapter Thirty - Two

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    "When he wants something, he gets it."

    "He's going to kill your family and everyone you love."

    "There's only one way out."

    My eyes open, immediately greeted by my dark ceiling. I can't get Katherine's words out of my head. This Klaus guy wants to kill my sister and me. If we try to stop him, he'll kill everyone else. Maybe Katherine was right. Maybe there is only one way out.

    Don't be stupid, Gabriella. It'll be okay. Stefan and Damon will help us fix this. Elena and I will make it out of this without anyone being harmed.

    A door suddenly slams shut, making me quickly sit up. Another noise follows, like something fell off the counter.

    I slide out of my bed, grabbing the scissors I use to cut the tags off my clothing before leaving my room. Making my steps gentle, I angle the weapon in my hand to make sure it's ready to strike whomever.

    I turn the corner, about to go down the stairs but a large male figure makes me stop. Letting out a cry, I through the scissors at the figure.

    He cries out, almost dropping his bowl as the scissors hit it.

    "Hey!" He calls out, stepping into the light. My brows raise at the sight of a shirtless Ric. "Gabby, Ahem," He says, straightening up.

    "Uh...I thought I heard something," I mumble, looking away from him.

    Ric chuckles nervously. "That was us," Jenna chimes, appearing next to him. She's in a man's shirt. "Sorry."

    "Chunky monkey?" Ric offers, lifting his bowl towards me. I chuckle.

    "Uh, no. I'm good," I politely decline before crossing my arms. "I'm more of a strawberry girl."

    "Okay, well I'm partly naked, so I'll be going..." Ric trails off before walking back into Jenna's room. I can't help but giggle as he passes me. I look down at Jenna.

    "I'm really, really, sorry," Jenna apologizes, trying to get past me.

    "It's okay," I laugh, "really."

    "I know, he's been staying over a lot recently. Are you...are you sure you're okay?"

    About Ric? Yes. About everything else...

    "Of course," I grin. "If you're happy, I'm happy."

    "I am extremely happy."

    "Then I'm extremely okay with it. Besides, you shouldn't ask me about my feelings for you and your relationships. If you want one, go for it."

    She smiles at me. "Thank you."

    "Just..." I take a few steps back towards my room, "try not to drop anymore bowls? I need sleep too."

    I make my way back to my room, gently closing it shut before I lay down on my bed.

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I sit on the couch watching Supernatural while eating some strawberry ice cream. "Hey assbutt!" Castiel yells. I burst into a fit of laughter.

The doorbell rings. "Elena!" I call out, "Get the door, please!"

She hops down the stairs eagerly, apparently knowing who it is. She opens the door, letting whoever in.

"Ooh, Supernatural," Damon's voice chimes from behind me. I smile, not at all surprised by his sudden appearance. Who else would come over?

    Damon hops onto the couch and watches it with me. "Are you rewatching the series?" He asks. I nod, my eyes fixed on the tv.