Past Meets Present (1)

Chapter 4

* Sydney's P.O.V *

I walked downstairs wearing jeans and a  t-shirt and I had my hair in a ponytail because I was planning on cleaning and unpacking the last few boxes while I turned on some music.

 I sang along as I hung a painting and then , to my suprise , there was a knock on the door . I turned the music off and walked over and gasped when I saw Stefan Salvatore standing outside my door .

" Hello . I'm sorry , was I interupting ? " he asked casually .

" No , uh ... just cleaning . Kat's upstairs in her room . I'll get her . "

And with that , I was about to turn around and call Katherine when Stefan caught my arm and spun me back to face him .

" Actually , I came to see you .... "

" Me ? Oh ..... um ... was this about the Engilsh homework ? " I asked

" No ... I was just wondering if you wanted to take a walk . " Stefan said .

I nodded and walked outside .

Stefan lead me over the lush green grass and onto a beaten path in the wood .

" So you don't remember much ? " Stefan asked .

" No . Nothing . And I have no idea why . " I said .

Stefan was silent a moment .

" So ... what's your favorite color ? " he asked .

" Blue . But I also like lavender , white and a light pale pink . I hate hot pinks ! HATE them . " I said rolling my eyes .

Stefan chuckled .

" What do you like to do ? " he asked .

" Well , I like to read , paint , write poetry ... and sing . But I'm not that good at the last part , but apparently it was good enough for Chicago . " I said laughing at myself .

" Chicago ? " Stefan asked , looking deep into my eyes .

" Yeah , I was there back in the 20's . I was a singer at a club and I met one of my best friends there . Edward .Edward Cullen . " I said smiling.

Stefan smiled .

" I had a best friend . Her name was Lexi .... " he said , sounding sad .

He reached into his pocket and got out a wallet and opened it up to reveal a few different pictures . He pointed to a very pretty and old one .

" Wow . She was very beautiful . " I said admirming the picture .

Stefan half smiled .

" She probably would've liked you . " He said , looking down .

" I'm sorry you lost your friend , Stefan . I'll be your friend . " I said , rubbing his shoulder .

Stefan smiled .

Then something caught my eye .

A ribbon . A royal blue ribbon .

It seemed so fimiliar .

I reached down and picked it up gently .

" W-where did you get this ? " I asked .

Stefan looked panicked.

" A girl ... I knew her awhile ago ." Stefan said in a quiet tone .

" Did you care for her ? " I asked .

" Greatly . "

I looked down at the ribbon and almost fell over .

" Sydney ! Sydney ! Are you alright ! " Stefan asked , catching me .

" I-I'm fine . " I said handing the ribbon back to him .

I'm just fine , I thought .