Maria Salvatore || The Vampire Diaries

six

Maria's POV

I really had no idea where I was going, so I just walked. I wanted to drink, but apparently the grill was closed for the night. Which only pissed me off more.

I sighed and sat on a bench, looking up at the sky.

God, why was I such a bitch? Why was Katherine such a bitch also?

Suddenly, loud music filled my ears and I furrowed my eyes brows, looking towards where the sound was coming from. Listening more, I realized there was a party happening. A slight grin appeared on my face, and I decided to walk over.

Finally, I reached the large open gates, that lead down a long path to a white mansion.

There were teenagers spread all across the front lawn, but most of the party was in the house or the back yard.

I cursed under my breath as I was blocked from entering the house, but I rang the doorbell and hoped the owner would come by.

I was welcomed to a guy who looked slightly drunk, but still aware of everything.

"Sup. Who'd you come here with?" He asked, and I looked around, spotting some random blonde girl. "Sarah." I mutter, nodding towards the girl who was randomly chatting up some guy.

He nodded, "Come on in." He said with a smirk and I grinned, stepping right into the house.

"Are you new here? I haven't seen you around before." The guy said, over the loud music. I shrug, "I guess. Visiting some family." I tell him, looking around for the liquor. "Oh? How long do you plan on staying?" He asks, "Longer than I thought. I might just transfer over to the high school." I tell him honestly.

He smiles, "Yeah. That'd be cool. Then you could come watch one of my football games."

I fake a tiny laugh, "Yeah, that'd be fun."

Is the last thing I say before walking away, and going on my journey through the crowd of sweaty teenagers that were currently trying to make out with anything they could.

Once I found the table filled with bottles of alcohol, a smile appeared on my face. I quickly grabbed the unopened bottle of whiskey and unlatched it quickly, taking a rather large swig from it. It probably would've effect any human, but since I'm a vampire, I'd need to take at least 20 more of those to really feel something.

"Aren't you only 16? Should you be drinking?" I heard the familiar voice tease, and I silently sigh before turning around to face Matt. "Aren't you only 17? Should you be drinking?" I mock him and he fakes a laugh.

"What are you doing here anyways? Shouldn't you be terrorizing your brothers." He says to me in a sarcastic voice, "I just couldn't handle being away from you." I reply, just as sarcastic.

He gives me a fake smile, "Why are you even talking to me? Aren't you like best friends with Elena, shouldn't you have some pact?" I ask, not really caring for the answer.

He shrugs, "I'm not sure. You just captivate me." He tells me and I can't tell if he's joking or not.

"Shut up." I say with small laugh, as I playfully roll my eyes.

"So what's your deal? Why are you at a boring high school party." He asks, as he follows me out to the back yard, where it's quieter and there's less people. I sigh, "The same reason you are, to get drunk and probably hook up with someone." I mutter, looking over to the couple that was making out in the hot tub. I make a disgusted face and turn back around to face Matt.

Matt raises his eyebrows, "I didn't expect you to be the type."

It's my turn to raise my eyebrows, "And what'd you expect?" I ask, as I take another swig from the bottle.

"Dark. All about murder. Revengeful. Kinda like the evil queen in Snow White." I chuckle at his words, "The evil queen huh? That ain't my scene. That's more Katherine." I mumble her name, barely letting it past my lips.

He hums, "So what's your deal with Katherine anyways?"

I finally look away from him, turning my body to face the other way, looking towards the trees. "That's none of your business." I mutter.

I hear him mumble an 'okay', "Fine. Let's talk about something else.... what's your favourite movie?" He suddenly appears in front of me, and I look up the him.

"My favourite movie? Is this a date where we ask each other stupid questions?" I tease and he chuckles, "Sure."

I hide my blush at his casualness. "Umm.. probably the breakfast club." He scoffs at my response, which causes me to be offended. "Excuse me? Do you have a problem with the breakfast club?" I ask, genuinely shocked and slightly offended.

"That's such a basic answer, plus the movie kinda sucks."

"Oh really? And what's your favourite movie." I push, waiting for his answer, he grins and looks down at me, "Easy. Jurassic Park."

I laugh at his answer, and he makes a face. "And you called the breakfast club basic. Funny." It was his turn to scoff.

"Jurassic Park is a classic-"

"So is the breakfast club." I cut him off with a smile and he makes a face, but finally smiles also. "So.. what's your scene? Family?" I ask, taking another swig from the bottle.

"Uhh.. dad left when I was young, moms a junkie who only comes back to Mystic Falls for money and my sister is dead. That sums it up." He says, without stuttering. "Wow. And I thought I had it rough." I mumble and he raises his eyebrow, "Oh yeah? How'd you have it?"

I shrug, "Mom died when I was young, my dad was always busy so Damon raised me. Umm but then the night I turned, I'm pretty sure it was my father who killed me. Which is weird, I don't really remember what happened the day before I transitioned." He furrows his eyebrows, "Damn. That's rough."

"Ehh, you get over it after a couple decades." I mutter with a shrug, it's goes quiet. Although Matt continues to stare at me.

"What?" I ask, staring to feel weird under his gaze. He just grins, "You're different then I thought."

I raise my eyebrow at his words, "I know. You said that already." I mumble and he chuckles, "No. I mean- you ain't like the other vampires. The ones who don't even act human, but you- you very much have humanity." He finishes with a grin, before he just suddenly walks off. Leaving me alone.

I stand there confused, as I watch his back. He goes to talk to some other girls so I just turn away, taking another swig from my drink.

His words really hit me, of course I wasn't a bad person. There are vampires who act superior to humans constantly, and trust me, I do that when I need too. But I didn't think of being a vampire so I could have this higher advantage and act like a total dick head, I thought of vampires as being some sort of protectors to those you are close with and living your life to the absolute fullest. Although, my brothers and Katherine would probably say otherwise.

Being in Mystic Falls has brought out the bad side of me, but that's only because I've finally let these feelings I've been holding down because of my brothers break free. I was angry, and I acted out. I felt bad for treating Elena the way I was, but she ain't treating me so great either.

Once I'm finished the bottle, my slight buzz is back and I walk back into the party, trying to find Matt.