Fighter { Book 3 }

Chapter 3 - Bad Moon Rising

I wake up to my alarm and sit up before stretching. I go into Care's wardrobe taking some jeans and a t-shirt. I take a quick shower and put on my clothes. I dry my hair and see that Care isn't in bed anymore. "Care?" I ask and hear someone walking outside. I walk towards the door and see Care looking at it. "Care?" I ask and hear Matt's voice from outside. What is she doing? I look around and see the sun streaming through the window and go to close the curtain. She smiles at me and I smile back. I open the door and let Matt in. "I thought I told you we were having a girls' day." I tease Matt. "Sorry. I just wanted to ask if you guys are coming to Ty's swim hole party. I also wanted to check in real quick." Matt says and I smile. "Forgiven. And we will see you there. Also, you only get five minutes with your girlfriend." I order and leave them alone. I get everything ready for the spell and hear someone walking towards the room. "Hey Ari, I'm leaving. I'll see you later." Matt says and I nod. "Okay Matt, be careful. See you later." I say and we hug once.

Caroline comes in after saying bye to Matt. "Hey." She says. "Hey. Ready?" I ask and she nods. "Yeah. Thanks for everything Ari." Care says. "No problem," I say and start the spell with the ring. Three tries later and I'm still not successful I sigh feeling hopeless. "Relax Ari. You can do it. Trust yourself." Care says and I nod. I take a deep breath and try again. I shut my eyes tightly and focus on the spell. I open my eyes and take my hand off my talisman and this time I feel the power radiating from the ring. "It worked," I exclaim loudly. "Of course it did Ari. I told you, you could do it." Care says and I smile. I hand the ring to Caroline and she puts it on. "Ready?" I ask a little unsure about whether or not it would work. "Yeah, I'm ready." Care agrees l open the curtain in her room a little and she puts her hand in it. Her hand doesn't burn and we both squeal and hug. "Thanks, Ari. I love you so much." Care says while we are hugging and I hug her tighter. "I love you too Care. It doesn't matter if you are human or vampire." I tell her and we pull back. She smiles and sits on the bed. I start the spell for the necklace. After I'm done with the necklace I pack my grimoire and clothes.

Then I go to the kitchen and in a few minutes, Care comes in dressed for the day. "What do you want for breakfast?" I ask her. "I can still eat?" Care asks me and I nod. "This isn't twilight Care. Food actually helps with the cravings so does coffee and alcohol. And good news for you: Vampires can't get drunk well not until a few dozen bottles." I tell her and she smiles broadly. "Really?" She asks and I nod at her enthusiasm. I make some omelets as requested by Care. We both sit down for breakfast and enjoy our breakfast quietly. After we're done I clean the table while Care cleans the dishes. We hear a knock on the door and Care goes to open it. Care comes back with Lexi, Stefan, and Bonnie yay. Care looks at me with pleading eyes and a disheartened look.

"How did you get her a daylight ring? Why did you get her one? She could be dangerous." Bonnie says angrily and I raise an eyebrow towards her. "I met a Warlock in New York and he gladly sent me a ring. I got her one because I care about her and because she's my best friend. And she's not dangerous you're just way too judgy. Besides this is your fault Bonnie no matter who you try to blame; it was and is your fault. If you would've had deactivated the device, Ty, Matt and Care wouldn't have gotten in an accident, the Mayor wouldn't have died either. If you would've stopped Damon from giving her blood even then this wouldn't have happened. So please Bonnie if you can't be a good friend at least don't be a hypocrite. Thanks for coming Lexi." I say as I walk and stand beside Care giving her a side hug. She smiles at me. When no one says anything for a few minutes I sigh. "Anything else? Cause if you're done Care has places to go." I tell them and they snap out of their trance.

"Let's go, Caroline," Lexi says, and Care nods. They're going to be great friends. Care and I go back to her room and I take my bag. "I'll see you at the party?" I ask Care and she nods looking nervous. "Okay. See you there Ari." She says and hugs me. I can tell she's very nervous. "Hey, don't be nervous. You'll be fine. If you can't eat animals, you can drink from blood bags or something. Don't worry about anything Care, me, Matt and even Ty will always be here for you. Even if the other two are doing it unknowingly. Okay?" I ask and she nods. "Okay. See you soon Ari." Care says and I walk them all out. Bonnie keeps glaring at me and Stefan keeps stealing glances. "Bye Care. Bye Lexi." I say and they both wave before Stefan, Lexi and she takes off in her car. "Stop glaring it's not going to help," I tell Bonnie and get into my car to drive to Ty's. I should go to my own house one of these days. I reach Ty's and see Matt's truck parked there.