I. Denying My Love (Damon Salvatore FF)

N i n e

Patricia's P.O.V

As I opened my eyes, I can see how the sun slightly peeked through the curtains, making me flinch at the sudden brightness.

Urghh.

It's 8:30 in the morning.

Oh shit.

I have classes today!

I'm really late now.

"I don't feel like coming to school anyway." I mumbled as I sat up and ruffled my already messy hair.

I got up and went to the bathroom. I washed my face before taking a shower. I walked back to my room and prepared myself for today.

I wore a black long-sleeved blouse with cute designs on it and my skinny red jeans. After wearing my black Ray-Ban, I went down the stairs.

"Of course, I'm alone as always." I slightly scratched the back of my neck as I looked around the empty first floor.

I went outside and walked my way to the Grill.

I don't really have a clear explanation why but I really love being outside as the wind blew past me. It keeps me relaxed and calm. Like I always feel power running through my veins whenever it touches my skin.

"Hmm." I hummed to myself as I walked in the Grill, expecting Elena and the group to be there.

But damn, today's not my lucky day.

I totally forgot that I didn't go to school. Why didn't Elena wake me up though?! Or Jenna?! What kind of housemates are they?

I groaned to myself as I sat on the high chair at the bar. My mind starting to work as I thought of what will be my excuse for not going to school. Elena will surely ask me later and scold me.

I called the waiter and breakfast.

"This bacon and egg meal with the orange juice, please." I ordered as the waiter nodded and went off.

After my breakfast has been served, I looked around the place and saw that there are only 5 people here including me. Who am I kidding?! It's only 9:21 in the morning. Everyone has something to do excluding me, I guess?

I finished my food and decided to visit Mom and Dad's grave for today. Once again, I walked back to my way to the woods where I went last night.

My eyes roamed around the empty creepy place before walking to the familiar stones in the middle. I sat down on the dirt, not bothering to put something to sit on. I'm happy that I'm here with my parents. I smiled and began to talk to them.

"You know Mom, Dad—I really..."

I can hear my voice tremble even though I just started speaking. I really get to emotional when it comes to my parents. Who doesn't, right?

"...miss you two. I—I thought I'll be okay after a short time b-but—" I coughed and forced the tears back in their sockets. "—it's hard to move on when you're suddenly gone."

"I love you and I want to protect Elena and Jeremy from whatever comes or whoever comes." I smiled as I gently let my hands touch the stones in front of me. "I'm gonna try to be strong for the both of you, for Elena, for Jeremy and for Me. I'm gonna try everyth—"