Arianna Gilbert (Vampire Diaries)

Chapter 8

"Hey, um....I got to go.....be somewhere right now." I excuse myself quickly, hurrying off. I head to my locker and grab my books, sighing as I realize I have stupid algebra. I slam my locker shut and turn around only to run into a rock hard chest. Please don't be Tyler, I pray. Thankfully I look up and I see a pair of stunning blue eyes. They're almost like Damon's, just a little more blue...

"Oh, hey Matt." I smile relieved.

"Hey Aria, I haven't seen you in forever. I miss my fun, little buddy." he teases, using his old nickname for me. When he used to come over a lot to see Lena, he always called me his little buddy.

"Ugh, you're still saying that. You're only like three inches taller than me, Mr.Quarterback." I whine, giving him a playful glare.

"Do you want to hang out at the Grill with me after school today?" he asks hopeful. I raise my eyebrows.

"Matt, you're not asking me on a date are you?" I say seriously, "It's not like you're not hot and stuff but it would not work. Plus you dated my twin sister, it would be weird."

"Woah, Aria. I'm not asking you out, you're my friend and I haven't seen you in forever. I just want to catch up and stuff." he smiles.

"Oh well then I'll see you later." I smirk and head over to algebra. "Shit." I curse when I realize I didn't do my homework. Ugh, God help me, please.

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"You asshole!" I yell as Matt beats me again at pool. He laughs casuing me to glare at him.

"Yell a little louder, Aria." he smiles.

"You asshole!" I yell louder. Everyone in the Grill gives me a weird look and Matt laughs even harder. I smirk and hit him with the pool stick.

"Ow, Aria. That hurt." he mumbles. I laugh and sit down on the pool table.

"You deserved it." I grin. He stops laughing and grows serious.

Oh no, here it comes.

"I heard about Tyler, I kn-" I cut him off.

"I think the whole town heard about Tyler, Matt. But I don't want to keep bringing it up because I don't want reminders everyday that it was real. I don't want to think that my best friend since I was eight hit me and was so violent. I don't want to think about the fact that I was falling for Damon Salvatore and then he hurt Caroline. I guess I just have a thing for abusive guys." I say, tears flowing down my face. Why I brought up Damon, who knows. I just need to get it out. I don't even know why I'm saying this. And to Matt of all poeple. Might as well keep going since I'm already crying.

"I'm slowly falling apart, Matt. Everyone always says there so sorry and asks if she's okay but no one ever has asked me! Elena is not the only one who lost her parents, I was in the car too! I'm worried that if I keep getting hurt by people, I'll get use to it and be alright with it. I don't want to be that girl, Matt." I cry and Matt pulls me in his arms. I sob into his chest and he rubs my back.

"Uh, hey guys." Elena says from behind us. I pull away and try to wipe the tears off my face.

"Hey Elena, what's up?" Matt asks. Elena looks over at me, worried but I just smile and nod. I know she's wondering what's up but I don't want to tell her. I mean, she is part of the reason I'm crying.

"Um..have you seen Stefan?" she asks looking around.

"Nope." I answer, shaking my head. Elena looks disappointed for a second before she nods and starts to walk away but Matt stops her.

"But if you want to kill some time, we can rec." Matt smiles hopeful. Elena hesitates for a moment, but then gives him a small smile, heading up to us.