Salvatore. As In Savior. (fan-fic of TVD)(Book 1 of The Vampire Journals Series)

The Meeting

ALL CHARACTERS RESERVED UNDER L.J. SMITH EXCEPT FOR ELLA AND HER FAMILY!

Chapter 1: The Meeting (pilot)

I looked at my feet as my parents paced around the room, whispering about me. We were going to a cabin for a summer getaway but I got expelled from school when the new girl punched me because... Well I don't know why but she did. And that made me mad, so I broke her nose. Dad was the first one to make eye contact with me, "Pack your stuff and get in the truck. You're going to spend three years in our other cabin in Virginia."

I threw the last of my bags in the backseat of my dad's truck and got in the front with my dad. "So where in Virginia am I going to be staying in?" He looked at me before flicking his eyes back to the road, "Mystic Falls. And don't look at me like that. They barely built the cabin five months ago and we are the first owners. And you only have one other house on the block. Only three people live there, so you have people to go to in case of an emergency. Listen... I'm really sorry but this is for your own good. You need to get away from the city. Now the high school Robert E. Lee High, isn't too far away so you won't need a car and if you really do need a ride, ask the neighbors." I drew in a breath, "Okay, dad. I'm going to sleep. Don't wake me up unless we get there." I quickly snuggled against the window and fell asleep.

"We're here. Hurry and help me with your bags." I grumpily slid out of the truck and saw a cabin. It was beautiful but not as beautiful as the one next door. I sighed, picked up a bag and marched inside. It was well furnished and already painted. Two jobs off the list for me. I tossed my bags on the couch and then ran up the stairs. Of course, me being me, I tripped and fell. A pair of hands caught me and I was met with a guy (a hot guy) smirking. "So you're the new neighbor... Your daddy left and asked me to help you settle in. I'm Damon by the way. And you are?" I steadied myself and brushed my hands on my jeans, "Ella, the girl forced to move far away because she broke someone's nose. And thanks, Damon. You can start by taking the suitcases in green to the biggest room upstairs." He looked at me and groaned, "Ugh, so much work. But if I don't do it you'll probably break my nose." He winked and grabbed all the green suitcases and went upstairs. I grabbed the red suitcases and took out all the food that I stole from home. Hey, don't judge. I only have eighty bucks in the bank and that would all be spent on food if I didn't already have food.

I was putting away the ravioli when a knock came from the door. I ran to answer it and opened the door. It was a guy, who I have never seen before (who looked confused and a little mad). "Um, hi. I'm Stefan Salvatore and I'm looking for my brother, Damon. Is he here?" I nodded,"Damonnn! Your brother's looking for youuu!" He came down the stairs holding a small pink book. "Tell him I'm right here, no need to look for me. Oh, and I did some digging through your suitcases and found," he shook the book, "Your diary. Now I wonder what secrets hide in here. Now tell me, where's the key." I stared at him in disbelief before trying to catch him to get my journal back. "Damon! Stop running! I sw-" I tripped on the carpet and my wrist came in contact with the metal edge of the door. I hissed in pain. "Damon? Help? Please?" Damon came around the corner and looked at me and then my wrist. I closed my eyes in pain and when I opened them Damon had a rag in his hands. "Now this might sting a little so just hold on." He pressed the rag tightly against my wounds. I drew in a long breath and then let it out. "Hey is your brother still out there? Tell him he can come in." Damon nodded and went downstairs to get Stefan. "Is she okay?" "Yeah, just a minor cut." "I'm going home. We have some discussing to do when you come back." "Ugh, whatever, brother." "Bye, Damon." "See you lil' bro." I rolled my eyes and took the rag off the cut. It stopped bleeding but it still hurt.

A hand popped up in front of me and I took it and was lifted to my feet. "Thanks Damon. Do you know when school starts here? I just finished school back in Texas, so I really don't want to go back anytime soon." He smiled, "Not for a month. School here ended two months ago." Damn! I sighed, "Ready to finish helping me unpack? I'll make you dinner. Anything you want, if I have it." He smirked, yet again, "Are you asking me on a date? If you are, I'm not rejecting it." Hmm, here for not even a day and I got a date? Nice. "Yes Damon, I am asking you on a date. Now please, help me finish unpacking."