Hostility
Hallo, meine lieben Leser. Ich war mal wieder fleißig und deshalb gibts heute schon wieder ein neues Kapitel.
Einige (darunter ich selbst) waren ein wenig von Damons Handlungen verwirrt. Also hab einen kleinen Einblick in seine (einfältigen) Gedanken mitreingebracht, sowie das Gespräch zwischen ihm und Elena nachdem Elena Liz von seinem Seitenwechsel erzählt hat.
Warnung: Elena ist ganz schön sauer in diesem Kapitel.
Viel Spaß!
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I sense a bad vibe
It's comin' from all sides
Hard to keep my head clear
This trip's a sad ride
Everybody's lyin'
Attitudes are flyin'
But I'm not even tryin'
I'm workin' at survivin'
I try to understand
What's goin' on, what's goin' on
It's all around me
Am I the only one?
Hostility
All this crap is killin' me
What's with this hostility?
All this crap is killin' me
Damon was irritated. That alone was a bad sign and usually announced violence, terror and pain. He was trying hard not to lose it. He still couldn't begin to comprehend what had happened three days ago and was affecting him ever since.
He didn't want to fight with Elena. He really didn't. But did she leave him any choice? She deliberately provoked him that was for sure. Going to the sheriff behind his back and telling her some lies about his lacking trustworthiness... That was unfair and cowardly... In this regard she reminded him a lot of his former image of Katherine. Playing dirty games with him, that was her thing. And it wasn't the first time that Elena had been this cruel to him. Back when they had searched for the Grimoire together she had stabbed him in the back and shamelessly taken advantage of his trust.
Now again.
How an earth was he supposed to ignore it or not resent her for it? That was impossible! He needed the sheriff. She was his partner, kept him up-to-date with what was going on in the council and with Mason Lockwood. Now no more, thanks to Elena.
He really didn't know what that girl's problem was. The only thing that was clear was that it all started with his sleeping with Katherine. It wasn't her business to begin with. Yet she claimed adamantly that she wasn't jealous. Instead she accused him of betraying her. But how was he betraying her again?
Behind her accusations he had detected another emotion except for the fury. It was fear. She had actually been afraid from the second she had learnt what he had done. Afraid of being alone and an easy target for Katherine. But did she honestly think he would just stand back and watch Katherine harm her or even assist? She couldn't trust him so little. Though his feelings for Katherine had reignited and though he was ready to be with her he wouldn't just let Elena suffer through Katherine's hand. If it should ever come to that he would shield Elena and show her that she never lost him. But right now all of it was mere speculation. None of it had been proven. He didn't know for sure why Katherine had come back but so long it didn't look like she was after Elena. Rather back for him and his brother. For love.
He really believed that and was determined to demonstrate that he was the right man for Katherine and not his stupid brother. He would fight for her. After all he deserved some happiness, too.
And while he got closer to Katherine he distanced himself more and more from Elena...
"Care to tell me what you're trying to achieve?" Damon demanded and entered the parlor where Elena was sitting on the sofa, staring into the fire.
"We haven't talked for days, Damon. Care to tell me what you're talking about now?" Elena said calmly, avoiding his gaze.
"Don't play games with me, Elena. You know exactly what I'm talking about," Damon retorted. "I just went to see the sheriff and she practically kicked me out because she can't trust me anymore. Ring any bells?"
"Glad to have at least one last ally."
"That's not funny, Elena!"
"I never said so!" she shot back.
"Why did you do this?" he demanded. "What's your goddamn problem?"
"I already told you!"
"What are you doing here anyway? Why aren't you at school instead of telling Liz lies about me?"
"Lies, alright," Elena muttered. "You want to know why I am not at school? Fine, I tell you." She took a deep breath while glaring daggers at him. "Because you psycho bitch of girlfriend decided to go to school for me, that's why!"
"Don't call her that!" Damon warned through gritted teeth.
"Or what?" Elena challenged. "Or you'll hurt me? Okay, do it. I dare you to do it!" she shouted.
Damon took a few deep breaths, trying to calm down. "Fine," he said then. "If you want it to be this way you can have it this way."
Suddenly the front door opened and they heard Stefan, Jeremy and Anna enter. Jeremy was laughing which was ironic because the situation wasn't funny at all.
The trio stepped into the parlor and stopped, staring half surprised, half shocked at Damon and Elena who were glaring at each other, ready to charge at each other. Then suddenly Damon rushed past them, out of the house.
"What happened?" Stefan asked stunned by the new hostility.
"I think someone declared Cold War II," Jeremy muttered.
Elena slumped back on the sofa, taking deep breaths. The fight had exhausted her more than she had noticed at first. She realized that she was trembling - with fury and with sadness. A complete turmoil of emotions. She hugged herself like she was freezing to stop herself from shaking. Then she shot a glare at Stefan.
"You should hurry. I'm sure you can still beat him to her," she spat.
"I'm not that simple-minded," he replied and exited the parlor to go upstairs.
Now Anna and Jeremy joined Elena on the sofa. Taking a seat on each side of her they scrutinized her worriedly.
"You okay?" Jeremy asked carefully.
"No, I'm not, Jer," she answered truthfully, fighting back tears and trying to keep her voice steady.
"Stefan told us what happened," Anna explained. "She fooled everyone who doesn't know her."
Elena nodded. There was a lump in her throat that made it impossible for her to speak.
"But she hasn't won yet, Elena," Anna continued. "Just try again tomorrow. Katherine doesn't strike me as the geek type even if it's to pester you."
Elena nodded again. She waited until the lump in her throat got thinner and the tremor had stopped then she told them what she had done that had gotten Damon so mad. Anna and Jeremy were listeners and they approved of her actions. It was bad enough that he had already fooled one person, they said.
Elena heeded Anna's advice and went to school the next day and the day after - and the day after that. She went to school every day of that week only to have her hopes crushed over and over again. Contrary to Anna's predictions Katherine could turn into a geek if it served to torment Elena and get closer to Stefan.
But Elena wouldn't give up so soon. On Friday morning after returning to the Boarding House she decided to get up very early on Monday to beat Katherine to school. If she saw that Elena was already there maybe she would back off then. It was her last hope.
Friday turned out to be as boring as the days before. Then after school Jeremy invited her to accompany him to a party.
"You know, Tyler Lockwood is throwing a party in the woods by old Fell Church," he told her. "You want to come? Could be fun and you'd get out of the house for a few hours."
"No, thank you, Jer. I'm not in the mood for parties," she declined. "But be careful and don't forget what I told you about the Lockwoods."
"It's not a full moon, Elena. I'll be fine."
"You're going alone?"
To his mind he was going alone but his girlfriend who had a say in this matter, too, had a complete different opinion about it. Elena could hear their voices coming from upstairs.
"No, Jeremy. Absolutely not!"
"Fine, then I'll stay here with you," he gave in.
"No, that's not what I meant," Anna said. "I want to go to that party, too. I'm definitely not gonna miss it and stay in this freaking house. Ask your sister. She knows how depressing it is! We stayed her all summer!"
"You know what Damon said. John's free to go wherever he likes and he definitely didn't let go of his hate while he was in prison. I let you go to school but a party out in the open at night that's just too risky."
"You're only trying to protect me, Jeremy and I appreciate that. It's cute," she replied. "But no thanks. I can take care of myself."
"Yeah? Like on Founders Day?" he shot back.
"That was completely unpredictable!" she defended herself. "The device doesn't work anymore. If he wants to hurt or immobilize me he has to get really close to me and I'm gonna let him. My senses are on high alert. And if I see him I'll kick his ass."
"Still I'd prefer if you-" Jeremy began but already knew that it was no good.
"Forget it, Jeremy. I'm going with you," Anna cut him off and ended the discussion.
Jeremy sighed in defeat.
Two hours later the couple said goodbye to Elena and left the Boarding House. The moment they did Stefan returned from hunting. Not knowing where else to go he joined Elena in the parlor.
Elena had been sitting there all day, reading. On the floor next to her were two heaps of books. One containing the books she had already read on one with those she intended to read next. Nearly dying of boredom she had raided the library. She had even been tempted to read Damon's favorite 'Call of the Wild' but then dropped that thought. The risk of throwing a fit and hurling the book into the fire was too high...
When Stefan joined her she was just reading another Shakespeare. Of course one with a tragic ending. Suited her more because it was close to reality than a sappy love story.
"How's that go?" Stefan asked when he sat down, pointing at the books.
"Good. 10 books in 5 days when I've finished this one," she told him, not bothering to look up. "How was school? Sure you're gonna tell me that Katherine is a real geek and a genius when it comes to Math."
"No, she's quiet. I guess she only goes through this to keep you away."
"Yup. And to spend more time with you. That's her diabolical plan. Maybe Damon should re-enroll in high school, too," she added sarcastically.
"Elena-"
"I'm just saying. I'm still allowed to say something, right?"
"Yes but... I know this is hard for you but before we try to kill each other due to the hostility you're spreading in this house, can we please talk about it? Calmly?" he asked carefully.
"Sure," she said, slamming the book shut. "Absolutely. If I remember it correctly you've been trying to talk since Wednesday night last week. So let's talk.
She got up and started pacing around.
"Calmly," Stefan emphasized.
"I am calm! This is me being calm. Trust me, if I wasn't calm we'd be having a much different conversation. If I wasn't calm I would've borrowed some vervain darts from Alaric and torture you till satisfaction," she spat.
Stefan was shocked. "I've never seen you like this. So... hostile. What's gotten into you?"
"I don't know," she began. "Maybe it's the fact that my perfect, prince charming boyfriend cheated on me with my evil doppelganger who wants to kill me."
"You don't know that," Stefan argued.
Elena laughed out loud. "Don't give me that crap, Stefan. We both know why Katherine hasn't killed me yet. Because she needs me to deliver her a look-a-like baby girl she'll adopt and because she enjoys tormenting me of course." She turned and paced back. "Or maybe it's the fact that my best friend joined Team Katherine while my other two best friends are either being compelled by her or choose to mind their own business. Or while we're at it that I'm practically imprisoned in this house, dying of boredom-"
"Why didn't you go to that party? Sounded like fun."
"Don't you think that Katherine will be there, too? Caroline will. Why do you think Damon left only minutes before Jeremy and Anna?" She stopped and continued her enumeration. "Or it could the fact that I had to eavesdrop on a fight between my brother and his girlfriend to learn that my vampire-hating father is on the loose because Damon kept this information from me!" She inhaled sharply. "I'm sure I'll find some more points to add to that list. But to spare both of us any more of my hostility let's go back to the original topic. Let's make it quick because frankly I don't have the nerve to drag this out any more."
Stefan nodded, gesturing her to go on. "You slept with Katherine while you were still with me and I'm furious with you. I loved you, Stefan! And I never thought you'd do such a thing but you did. So we're done. Like you once said. 'We talked and it was epic.' Now it's over. I can't trust you anymore. We can't be friends. We just happen to live under the same roof. Anything left unclear?"
"No, everything's perfectly clear," Stefan replied and got up.
"Good."
"Have a good night, Elena," Stefan said and left the parlor.
She sighed and slumped on the sofa. That had been the weirdest conversation she had ever had. But she liked it. Being bitchy suited her more than being broody. She definitely enjoyed it. Smiling triumphantly she grabbed another book and started to read it.
"See? I told you we would be having a good time," Anna said smiling.
"You perhaps. But I'm just nervous," Jeremy replied, looking around.
"Oh, don't be so paranoid. I got it," she said and kissed him. "Now let's have some fun, okay?"
He smiled faintly. "Okay."
They resumed walking until someone tipped Anna on the shoulder, making her turn around.
"John!"
And Jeremy's heart stopped beating.
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Richtig fieser Cliffhanger, oder? Aber ich konnte einfach nicht anders. Verzeiht ;)
Elena ist wahrscheinlich deshalb so feindlich gesinnt weil ich beim Schreiben des Kapitels Actionfilme geschaut hab^^° Aber das hilft beim Schreiben von solchen Szenen.
Elena hat endlich offiziell mit Stefan Schluss gemacht. Wurde auch Zeit XD
Ich bin schon dabei das nächste Kapitel zu schreiben. Was ich jetzt verraten kann, ist, dass ihr euch auf die Rückkehr eines Nebencharakters freuen könnt.
Bis dann,
eure Asu
