Mystic Hills || TVD/TW Crossover AU

Birthday Party

The sun was shining bright through the blinds. Mom was scrambling around downstairs, and slammed the door shut on her way out to go to work. The birds were chirping and the breeze was whistling. The air was fresh filling up my lungs as I took in a deep breath to find out it's only 9:30 am and I could sleep for another two and a half hours, but I was already wide awake so what's the point.

I checked my phone. Caroline texted me all night. I love her, and I understand that she's a vampire so she doesn't have to sleep, but I, as a human, need to sleep. She kept asking if something was right for Elena's party. Hell if I know, I'm not good at party stuff. I like to just show up and enjoy, not plan. I am not Caroline.

In the ten minutes of reading and replying to Caroline's messages, I texted Elena and wished her a happy birthday even though I will be seeing her later. I just feel bad because I know she wants Stefan to be there. I, as someone who grew close to Stefan as a friend, feel like I should try something to try to reach out to him... it's not like I haven't been trying all summer. I wish Klaus wasn't such a douche.

"Hey, you reached Stefan Salvatore's phone, leave a message, or don't, I don't care" Stefan's phone went to voicemail.

"Stefan, it's Val again. I just wanted to tell you that it's Elena's eighteenth birthday, and to tell you that you need to come home, we all miss you" I stated, and hung up.

To be completely honest, I feel like he actually listens and deletes my messages, I mean I've sent one almost everyday since he's been gone. It just sucks, because just as Elena lost Stefan, Allison broke up with Scott. So I had to deal with two broken hearts. Elena is determined to save Stefan, unlike Scott, who cried but somehow got over Allison. Oh well.

I finally decided to get out of bed. I made my way downstairs after a long hot shower. I even got dressed and did my makeup, because my hair is just going to be natural, trying to tame curls is like trying to tame a tiger... literally.

I didn't eat, just drank coffee, and Scott came tumbling down. His hair was a mess and he looked wrecked. I knew what he did. I just feel so bad for him.

"In the woods again?" I asked.

"You know it," Scott yawned.

"You know, I'm always here, you don't have to run out the pain," I stated.

"I know, it's just really bad, the dreams are eating me alive," Scott sighed.

"Maybe seeing her at Elena's party will do you some good, so get ready," I said.

Scott sighed and made his way upstairs to get ready for the party. I've spent most of my summer at the Salvatore boarding house, in order to help Elena and Damon find Stefan, but it feels like a loss cause. I hate to say it, but it's true. Stefan has been gone for three months and hasn't once tried to contact us since he left with Klaus. I understand that he gave his freedom to save his brother but to Klaus really? Come on. Klaus is the bad guy and no one can deal with him. The fact that he is the reason that Elena's Aunt Jenna is dead, and that our lives have been literal hell.

Scott finished getting ready, and made his way downstairs. I started the car and blasted the air conditioning due to the heat of the outside. I drove us to the boarding house, and Scott refused to go inside until Stiles showed up. He has a weird thing about being around vampires without Stiles being there. I feel bad but oh well. It's kind of like Scott wants Stiles to be a human blood bag, but Derek also drilled in Scott's mind of how bad vampires are, and of the werewolf-vampire hatred thing.

I brought some last minute things, like cups and plates. I also brought some food, and even picked up the cake that Caroline had ordered. Also, to make up for ignoring Caroline all night, I ordered the pizza for tonight. It was weird, we don't have anyone of Elena's family to celebrate. Well, besides Jeremy, but she doesn't have her parents, her uncle or aunt. I feel so bad for her.