Another Chance: As A Human 2

Chapter Twelve: It Takes Two

Katherine's POV

I had stayed up all night thinking about what Stefan said. Going on no sleep I decide to take my mind of things and go for a run. I put my hair up into a ponytail and find the closest thing to workout clothes and put on running shoes. I try my hardest to not make any noises as I walk down the stairs and I'm almost out the door when I see a shadow beside me from the slight sunrise. I turn around and see Elena coming down the hallway towards me. 

"Hey, what are you doing up so early?" She asks 

Right now it's 6 minutes past 5 in the morning. "Couldn't sleep, I'm going for a run." I state 

"Want company?" 

"I'm good. Thanks though." With that I walk out the door

I decided to run in the woods behind the Salvatore Boarding house in case anything happens on my run. I showed everyone last night that I wasn't scared, but I was. I couldn't help but think about the things Amara and Qetsiyah have planned. Then I went to think about what Stefan had said about Silas and that's what really bothered me the most. I thought about what I heard Silas say, the way he laughed when Stefan threatened him, and especially the way he kissed Amara. He didn't just kiss her, he leaned into it and even liked it? I run faster as all these thoughts overload my head and I can't breathe. I instantly stop to catch my breath, taking out my headphones and the I hear a noise in the woods. I start looking around in all directions but I don't see anything so I pop my headphones again and go on back on my run. After about an hour I run my way back to the house when I bump into something. I look up and this time I don't get confused by who it is. 

"Silas." I simply say 

"Katherine."

I don't know what came over me but in a rush of adrenaline I connect my fist with his face. His head knocks back to the side and blood drips from his cheek.

"You're lucky I don't have a gun or I would shoot you again. What the hell was that with Amara?" I question

"It meant nothing. It was nothing." He answers, his lips in a tight line 

"Hm. Sure seems like you were into it the way you were holding her hips and sticking your tongue down her throat!" I shout 

"Katherine.... I swear it meant nothing."

I know there is something else he wants to say but something is definitely holding him back. I couldn't even look at him though. With what he and Stefan said last night and with what was going through my head this morning disgusted me. I look down at my shoes to try not to get angry. We stand there in silence for a few minutes before I hear my name being yelled through the woods. Just as Quickly as my name is shouted Stefan is right next to me glaring at Silas. 

"What are you doing here? You were told to leave town." He raises his brows 

"Katherine... I didn't know she threatened her. I wouldn't have let her survive if I would have known." Silas goes to reach for my hand but I slap him away 

I look towards him and roll my eyes. "You know now. Is she dead?" I ask 

"No." 

"I didn't think so. Silas, the thought to look at you right now is making me sick. The things you said last night... I can't." 

"You know I didn't mean those things, Katerina. You know that." 

He says my birth name knowing that it will make me look at him. 

"Do I know that, Silas? I don't even know you right now." I frown 

"He's the same as he always has been since he got out that cave. No regard for anyone's feelings but his own, a liar, manipulative and a cheater." Stefan speaks up  

"Hey, do me a favor and stop being in love with my girl. Just like your brother." He insults 

"You know what-" 

Stefan walks up to him but I move to stand in front of him and push my hand against his chest. 

"Tell me why." I say 

"Qetsiyah just wants you to leave town and she wants you back, Stefan. She threatened you... then she threatened our child. I shouldn't even be telling you this, she'd kill you. Let's just leave this town, we can raise our daughter and a safe and happy environment. Please?" He begs 

"She's not going anywhere with you. You don't care about her or her daughter, you said that yourself." 

I look over to Stefan and glare at him. "Stefan, go back to the house. Now." I demanded 

He looked away from Silas and stared down at me. I mouth 'it's okay' and he nods his head and walks away. I turn back to Silas and I shake my head. 

"You go back to your little girlfriend and you crazy ex and tell them I said they can go fuck themselves. If they don't leave town, TODAY, I'm coming to find them and I'm coming to kill them." 

I turn my back to them and start to walk away when he mumbles something under his breath. 

"I'm so sorry for this." And then there was blackness 

Silas's POV

I quickly take her back to my car and put her in the backseat. She is never going to forgive me for this. Better that than her dying. I only drive about five minutes when I get back to the place we were all staying. Qetsiyah thought that if we lived close to them that they would never think to look so close. Personally, I thought it was a very bad and stupid idea but we've been here for a month and they still haven't noticed. I get to the house and I pick Katherine up and carry her into the house and start bringing her upstairs. Both Qetsiyah and Amara come into my room as I lay Katherine on my bed. 

"Finally. Where have you been all this time?" Amara questions me 

"I think it's very obvious. You're lucky I even did this but if you guys touch her, and I'll rip your heart out." 

"Tsk, tsk, tsk. You know not to threaten me, they obviously didn't get it through their thick skulls, but you should. Don't test me." Qetsiyah threatens 

"You're an idiot if you think you could win against Katherine. I don't know where she went and what she did but she's stronger than you and we used to be the strongest witches. She could have killed you last night and she didn't. I suggest you guys leave town." I add 

"We aren't leaving and I won't stop till I get what I want!" She raises her voice 

Suddenly there is stirring behind us and I turn around to see Katherine waking up. She looks around at us as she rubs her hand on her neck.

"Where the hell am I?"