Power Inside *The Vampire Diaries*

Chapter 1

"Welcome to Mystic Falls High, where students dies of boredom!"

My cousin smiles a small smile that didn't reach her eyes. Our friend and I shared a look crossing our arms.

"Lighten up, Lena! You heard what Bon-Bon said. This year's gonna kick ass. Remember? Dark times are over"

Elena shook her head fixing her grip on her school bag. Bonnie rolled her eyes at my nickname for her but couldn't stop the small smile tugging at her lips

"Jill's right. Stop sulking around and smile. Your youth would not last forever"

We laughed at Elena's scowl as we entered the school.

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We walked through the hallways of the school commenting on some girls on our year's new styles

"Major lack of male real estate. Look at the shower curtain on Kelly Beech" We both, Elena and I looked at the girl Bonnie pointed "She looks like a hot — can I still say "tranny mess"?" She tilted her head at us

I exchanged a look with Elena for a couple of seconds and then we shook our heads

"No, that's over" Elena answered. I nodded in agreement. We reached our lockers. Mine was next to Bonnie's, Elena's next to her's.

"Ahh, find a man, coin a phrase. It's a busy year"

I took a look around the hallway chuckling, I noticed Matt staring at us, specifically at Elena. I sighed sadly, Elena heard and followed my gaze, her eyes lit up slightly and waved at him.

He blinked once and turned away snapping close his locker. I flinched

"He hates me" Elena said softly. We watched her sympathetically

"That's not hate" Bonnie told her

"That's "you dumped me, but I'm too cool to show it, but secretly I'm listening to Air Supply's greatest hits." I told her trying to lighten up the mood. It worked as she chuckled slightly, I grinned

Soon, my smile faded away when a high pitched voice sounded from behind Elena.

I groaned seeing Caroline approach Elena from behind

"Elena" startled, Elena turned around and got victimized by one or Caroline's crushing bone hugs "Oh, my god" She pulled away quickly and took a look at her up and down "How are you?" She didn't even wait for a response "Oh, it's so good to see you. How is she? Is she good?" She asked looking at me and Bonnie, I smiled awkwardly while Bonnie nodded with a small smile

If you haven't notice I'm not exactly Caroline's number one fan

Elena kept a polite but fake smile on her face, which obviously I noticed. Living with her has its perks

"Caroline, I'm right here. And I'm fine. Thank you" she smiled unconvincingly, I crossed my arms sensing Caroline didn't believe her either. She raised an eyebrow

"Really?" She asked skeptically. I could tell Elena was resisting the urge of rolling her eyes as she replied

"Yes. Much better" she smiled a little more convincing this time, that if I didn't know her like I did couldn't know she was faking it

Caroline's expression softened slightly. An odd sight for me as she eyed Elena with a pitiful smile

"Oh, you poor thing" she wrapped Elena in another hug, making her chuckle slightly

"Okay, Caroline" she patted her shoulder awkwardly shooting me a pleading look, I shrugged in amusement. Neither Bonnie moved as if of fear of the neurotic blonde.