Along The Lines

Chapter One: New Encounters and Old Memories

*Disclaimer*:
Some settings, characters, backstories, etc. are not my own. All credit for certain parts of this story, characters, etc. goes to whomever created it.

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I picked up the floral bag hanging on the door handle of my bedroom and slung it over my shoulder. I turned to the wall beside me and took my last picture off the wall and set it in the box in the center of the room. I was all packed up and ready to jet out the door.

On my way out I stopped in Alec's doorway. "Hurry up, I'll be in the car." I continued down the stairs and to the foyer.

"We'll be right behind you." My mother called as I headed to my car. I set the box in the backseat along with my bag. I put the key into the ignition and started the car, Halsey started playing as the radio buzzed on.

My mother, father and brother walked out of the house shutting and locking the door behind them. My mother took her car and backed out of the drive as my father lead the way to the new house. Alec stepped into the passenger side of my car and buckled up.

Here we come Mystic Falls.

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"What do you think?" I blurted out as we drove down the interstate. I shut the radio off to listen to his response.

Alec turned fixed his attention on me. "Wha- What do you mean?"

"Like about the move? Are you okay with it?"

"I mean, I don't really have a choice do I?"

I felt really bad for him. Alec was well fit in, everyone liked him. At times Alec was serious but he knows how to have fun. He had many friends, but now he had to start over again.

We sat in the car in dead silence. It was kind of nerve wrecking, sitting there with no noise. I took my right hand off the wheel and turned the radio back on.

"I'm sorry." I looked at him with caring eyes.

"For what?" He shrugged.

"Moving. I mean we're moving cause I couldn't handle it."

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6 months ago...

It was homecoming night. I was going to the dance with Tommy. I'm a junior and he's a senior. Before the dance Tommy and the guys he hangs with decided to grab a drink as a pre-party thing. At the dance we had fun, dancing, drinks, friends. After the party he told me he rented a hotel room for us.

"I'm not so sure I can stay... my parents expect me to be home." I was shy and distant.

Tommy took a step closer and kissed my neck. "Don't worry, we don't have to stay. Let's just have a little fun..."

Tommy and I got in his truck and drove to the hotel on the outskirts of the city. He chased me to the room, I ran looking for the room number 3103.
Tommy followed quick behind me. I laughed while running down the long halls with my heels in hand.

I finally found the room, Tommy came behind me and wrapped me in his embrace as he kissed my neck. He spun me around and opened the door, pushing me in and locking lips as he shut the door. He pushed me on the bed as he started to take his clothing off.

"Tommy, I can't..."

"Don't worry, I'll be gentle." He gave a sly smile.

Tommy came onto me. I pushed him, and eventually started punching him. I finally kicked him as he was undoing his pants. Tommy rolled over in pain.