Unconventional

- 5 -

<Taylor's P.O.V>

Four days.

It's been four days since I think I undiscovered the secret behind the Salvatore brothers. It wouldn't make sense. Vampires aren't real. They're fairy tales. Yet, the proof is right in front of me. Caroline losing track of time and her memories. Damon feeding on her blood. The old sibling rivalry between the brothers over a girl is the same as the current one, meaning it could very well mean it happened long ago. I don't want to believe it's real, but I can't not believe either.

I need to prove it. I can't go around screaming vampire. The town will think I'm crazy. No, I need a plan that'll prove that Damon and Stefan are lying about who they really are.

The information I found out that night plays over and over in my head. The journals told a tale of these monsters who burned in the sun. However, Stefan and Damon both walk in the sun perfectly. Meaning something keeps them from burning to blend in with those around them. They figured out a way to make it work. If I can figure out how they do it, I can potentially get the proof I need.

I also learned about vervain, a toxic plant to vampires. If I could find some, that will keep me from being compelled with their mind control and also from being fed on. I believe that's what happened to Damon that night. I believe he is responsible for the attacks in Mystic Falls and Stefan spiked Caroline somehow so when Damon fed on her, he was poisoned.

The books also talks about the Mayor's son, George, who talks about beast who are slaves to the moon. They're mean and vicious and anyone who is unfortunate to be in their path are doomed to death. They mention this like it's a whole different species, but I need to focus on the vampire problem first. My friends and family are in danger and I won't let anyone - or anything - hurt them.

Speaking of family, we are back on the non-speaking terms ever since I was outed. My parents refuse to look at me and Tyler is back to giving me silent glares. I know what is going on between my brother and I can be fixed, but we are both too stubborn to even begin to apologize. Whereas when it comes to my parents, I don't think that one will be so easy to patch up.

I haven't been able to see Sam. We've exchanged texts but nothing more than asking how the other one is doing. I think we both are unsure of what to do. That night was a lot for me and I don't think she wants to push too far and give me time to process but she's the person I need most right now so not be able to have the comfort I need is taking a lot out of me.

I just need to push everything to the back of my mind for right now and just focus on getting through the school day.

I walk with Caroline through the crowded hallway. She is doing really well considering everything that happened with her and Damon. I don't know how she can be so upbeat right now.

Then again, if what I think is true, then it's Damon's compulsion probably making her think that everything he was doing is okay.

"Taylor, the sexy suds car wash is tomorrow." Caroline says pulling me out of my thoughts while holding up papers in front of her to read.

"What?" I say only hearing half of that.

"Taylor!" She screams. "Don't tell me your forgot. I need good looking guys and girls for this and you happen to be one of them!"

I sigh. "No, I didn't forget, I'll be there. Sorry I've just been going through a lot."

She stops walking down the hallway, causing me to stop as well. "Are you alright, Tay?" She asks. Her face shows genuine concern and I see them most often when Caroline knows something is wrong.

I bite my lip and look down at the floor. With a big sigh I say, "Tyler outed me to my mom at the party the other night. She knows about Sam and I."

Her face fell and her eyes went wide. "Oh my god. I'm so sorry. What did she say?"