Blind Trust ☼ TVD [2] {On Hold}

{6} Liz Finds Out the Salvatore Secret

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IT HAD ONLY BEEN A COUPLE OF DAYS  since Aria left us, and I already missed that smart-mouthed girl. She had a lot of fire and a lot of potential. It just sucks to think that her potential will be used in another universe, with a different family. But she promised we'd talk again, and I plan to hold her up on that. I sat in my bedroom, directly across from Aria's old room. Both mine and her doors were open, so I glanced longingly at her old bedroom.

"Charlotte?" I was pulled out of my thoughts by Stefan calling my name.

"Yeah, Stef?" I called back, walking downstairs to where Stefan was. He was dressed in black slacks and a long grey hoodie. "Why are you in regular clothes?" Usually Stef walked about the house in just some jogging pants and either wore a tee shirt or no shirt.

"Well, the new park the mayor was talking about was just opened. I thought it would do us some good to get out of the house and take our minds off of Aria," Stefan explained, looking at me in concern. He knew I missed her. I felt this connection to Aria that I couldn't explain. I felt like I needed to be there for her, all the while also knowing she didn't really need me. I felt like her big sister. We had to say goodbye much too soon, and say hello far too quickly. "Not only that, but we're apologizing to Mason Lockwood," Stefan added.

"The one Damon had a brawl with? Yeah, an apology is definitely in order," I said softly, rolling my eyes. "I'll go get dressed. I'll be back down in ten." Stefan modded in response and I walked upstairs to get dressed.

I changed into some ripped high waisted jeans, an off-the-shoulder baby blue crop top (which didn't show my stomach because of the high waisted jeans), and my signature black combat boots. No matter how pretty you look, you still have to be able to run. I curled my hair a bit and brushed it out to look a little wavy, putting on some mascara and lip gloss. I grabbed my phone, slipped it in my back pocket, and sped downstairs.

"Alright! I'm ready!" I called to Stefan, grabbing my car keys from the key hanger in the hall. Stefan walked over, his eyes looking over me in approval. "Good enough?" I asked.

"Beautiful as always, Char. Just be careful around Tyler, because if I punch Mason's nephew there's no way he's accepting that apology," Stefan said with a serious look in his eye, yet a smile on his face.

"Point taken," I nodded, walking out the door and to my car. I had to leave first, because my car blocked Stefan's in. I drove over to the side of the road, letting Stefan pass me so I could follow him to the destination.

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Once we made it to the new park, I parked my car and walked out with Stefan. We arrived just as Mayor Lockwood began giving a speech. "This is all part of the historical society, continuing efforts to give back to the community. Thanks to the generous donation of the Fell family. We are now standing on the sight of our newest public park. Thank you to everyone who has shown up today to lend a helping hand. Thanks."