The Diary of Mia Salvatore [AU]

16. Augustine

Dear Diary,

I found out that Damon had a past encounter with a secret society that makes vampires drink vampire blood. They capture vampires and turn them into an experiment where they inject them with drugs and present them every year like a freakshow. My poor brother had to endure that torture for years while I was out and about.

Also, I'm still having trouble forgiving Jeremy. I love him but everytime I see him, I find myself wandering to that night where I caught Bonnie kissing him. He apologized and explained himself but I still feel betrayed.

Caroline is still upset because I killed Jesse and I don't blame her. If Damon wasn't in danger, I would've spared Jesse but family comes first. I hope she understands and forgets about the whole thing.

I heard a soft knock on the door and when I looked in the direction of my bedroom entrance, I saw Jeremy. "You can come in. I don't bite!" I chuckled and he smiled softly.

He closed the door and placed his hands in his pockets while walking inside the room we used to share. "Are you sure you don't bite?" I threw a pillow to him but he caught it and I laughed. "Man, I love the sound of your laughter!"

I blushed and then I stood up from the red couch. "Jeremy, I know you were telling the truth and I do trust you..." I stepped closer to him. "It hurt seeing you with your ex-girlfriend. She meant a lot to you and I'm not sure where we stand now that she's back."

Jeremy placed my hand on his chest and I could feel his heartbeat. "Can't you feel it? My heart beats faster whenever we're together." He smiled. "It's like I'm having a heart attack but I don't mind because you make me feel alive and I love you." He gently stroke my cheek. "I made a stupid mistake that hurt you and I'm sorry."

"You're very charming, Jeremy Gilbert!" I smirked and gently brushed my lips against his. He deepened the kiss and pulled away.

He smiled at me and I returned the smile. "You make me want to be a better guy just for you." He cupped my face and kissed me passionately.

I could feel my heart beating faster than ever and my limbs were weak. Jeremy knows just how to make me melt and right now, all I want is melt in his arms.

***

After class, I arrived home and put my bag on the couch. Suddenly, the front door opened and I noticed Caroline entering my house. "Where is your brother?" She asked.

"Which one?" I asked while pouring some blood on a mug. "I do have two brothers, remember?" I raised my eyebrow and she shook her head in frustration.

Caroline sat on the couch and looked at me. "I'm looking for Stefan. He did a really bad and nasty thing yesterday."

I looked at my blonde friend and furrowed my eyebrows. "What did he do?"

She cleared her throat. "Stefan had sex with Katherine!" Her words came in like a knife. My brother slept with that bitch.

"Katherine Pierce?" Caroline nodded and I sighed heavily. "I think I'm gonna need a stronger drink. Do you want some?" I asked and she once again gave me a single nod. I poured her some bourbon and handed the glass to her. "Are you sure that happened?"

Caroline took a sip of her drink and nodded. "I heard some suspicious sex noises coming from Stefan's bedroom and then he said her name while..." She had a disgusted look on her face. "You know."

I was in shock so I decided to drink the entire content of my glass in one big gulp. "Stefan and Katherine... again. That boy never learns!" I gripped the glass so tight that it broke in my hand. "Damn!"

"Are you okay?" Caroline looked at my hand and it was bleeding.

"This will heal but the wound I have in my heart from this news is permanent." I sighed dramatically and she giggled. "What?!"

Caroline looked at me and smiled. "You're being way overprotective and it's so adorable."

I raised an eyebrow. "Stefan is my brother and aparently his mental capacity is gone. He lost his damn mind!"

I needed to discuss this whole situation with Stefan and make sure that he's not falling for Katherine again. 1864 cannot happen again!

***

I was all alone at the house when Damon walked into the Boarding House like a hurricane. "Elena has been taken." He announced with a distraught look on her face.

"What are you talking about?" I asked with a raised eyebrow. "Also, you should talk to Stefan about his activities with Katherine."

Damon made a disgusted face and then shook his head. "I don't have time for his drama! Maxfield has Elena and he's gonna turn her into some kind of super vampire. I can't allow it!"

I nodded and stood up from the couch. "I'm coming with you! We'll call it 'Rescuing Elena From Evil Society' operation." I smiled and my brother rolled his eyes. "D, there's nothing we can't do together. We'll find Elena."

"That's why you're my partner in crime." He kissed my forehead and walked into the kitchen.

I followed him and stared as he took a blood bag out of the fridge. "What is that for?" I asked slightly confused by his actions.

Damon closed the fridge and put the blood inside a bag. "Elena is going to need this to regain her strength. They starve vampires so they can't escape."

"Hey, Elena is going to be just fine. She's been through worse and survived." I gently patted his back. "Elena Gilbert is the strongest girl I know. When she's not whining." I chuckled and Damon rolled his eyes.

"Just be careful out there. They're dangerous and I don't want anything to happen to you." Damon looked at me with his eyes filled with worry. My brother really cared about me and I was happy to help him rescue the love of his life.