Like most of my evenings when I wasn't getting killed by something or someone I was getting drunk at the bar with Rebekah and Pete. I could always count on them to be there. No matter what. And Pete even decided that he'll stay in Mystic Falls for a while. He got his own apartment.
I was just teasing the werewolf because it looked like he had a crush on Bonnie. '' You just can't resist witches, don't you? '' I asked, taking a sip of my beer.
Rebekah laughed. '' God... Bonnie? Really? She's dating Jeremy Gilbert! '' She made a mocking frown.
Pete rolled his eyes. '' Can we talk about something else, please? I just said that she's... ''
I copied his face. '' Amazing. '' Rebekah already started laughing so hard that she almost fell of her chair.
'' Do that again! '' she quickly said. '' Do that again! '' She clapped, smiling.
Okay, maybe we already drank too much.
'' I was working as a street mime when I got bored in the 90s, '' I proudly replied.
Pete grinned. '' A street mime? Are you serious? ''
'' Do I look like I'm kidding? '' I asked. I tried to hold my drink but I accidentally pushed the glass. I jumped from my chair. '' OH NO! WHAT AM I GOING TO DO WITHOUT ALCOHOL?! ''
Rebekah patted my back. '' Don't worry. I'll get you another drink. '' She rolled her eyes and waved to the barman.
'' Okay! '' I said and smiled like a little girl that just got her favourite lollipop. I sat down on my chair again and looked to Rebekah. '' Do you wanna hang out tomorrow? I'm going to go investigate about that Connor guy that arrived in Mystic Falls. There's something I wan't to check and I wanna keep myself busy from thinking to much. ''
'' I would... '' Rebekah started. '' But I'm planning to return to school. ''
Pete frowned. '' School? Why would you wanna go back to school? Aren't you a little to old for that? ''
'' Ha ha, very funny. '' Then she smiled again. '' No... I'm panning something over the doppelganger bitch... '' A vicious smile appeared on her face.
'' Really? What are you going to do? '' I asked, getting curious.
Pete narrowed his eyes, confused. '' What is it about this girl? I've seen her before and she really isn't that interesting. ''
'' Is not how interesting she is, '' I started.
'' But how annoying she is, '' Rebekah finished, smiling.
'' Obsessed much? '' Pete asked, raising an eyebrow.
'' Totally. I'm dreaming about killing her for good every night, '' I seriously replied. '' The first time we had no idea that she had vampire blood in her system. And even if she is a vampire now she's still just baby fangs... ''
'' Ha, baby fangs, '' Pete smirked, finishing his drink and ordering a new one.
'' Baby fangs. '' I nodded. '' And I'm getting so sick of her. Elena this, Elena that... Let's save Elena! '' I mockingly said, rolling my eyes. '' Bla bla bla... Is the same story every day. Fuck Elena! ''
'' I know! '' Rebekah said. She was even more drunk then me. '' Is like the most popular hobby in this town! Saving Elena! Saving Elena! I mean, even as a vampire, she isn't able to take care of herself! ''
'' So you are going to torment her at school? '' I asked.
She nodded. '' Yup. That's the only reason I'm going back. ''
'' What about Matt? '' Pete suddenly asked. '' I thought you liked him and you were there only because of him. ''
'' I know... '' Rebekah slowly said. Then she turned to us. '' By the way, have I mentioned that we broke up? ''
'' WHAT? '' I asked and almost fell of my chair. Pete just managed to catch me. I leaned on the bar and stared at Rebekah. '' You broke up? Seriously? But you two were so in love! ''
Rebekah stared at her drink. Her blue eyes were empty. '' We were... And guess what happened?! '' She suddenly turned to me.
'' What? '' I asked.
'' Elena! Elena happened! '' she murmured.
My eyes slightly widened.
'' Yes! It all started that night when we tried to kill her. He told me that he can't be with someone that tries to do that. And I mean, okay, they used to be dating, but it was a long time ago. What the fuck? '' She quickly emptied her drink.
'' Bitch! '' I said. '' Is like... '' I just shook my head and turned to Pete. '' You see? Elena. Elena. Elena. Is always going to be Elena. '' I murmured and narrowed my eyes with anger. Then I told Rebekah: '' Anyway, I'm here for you. You know that. Anything you'll need, just tell me. I can go back to school with you? ''
She shook her head. '' You have enough of your problems... ''
Suddenly my phone announced that I got a text. It was from Caroline.
Can you go with me visit Tyler tomorrow morning? I need someone with me. Please.
I rolled my eyes. I liked Caroline but Rebekah was right. I had enough of my own problems. I was counting the days to the next full moon. I had important plans that if I was correct involved saving their lives.
All the losers in school at that hour?
I waited a few seconds for the reply.
I'm sorry if you are still mad at me. But I'm afraid that the guy that almost killed April come and hurt him. He's dangerous.
I frowned. Then I turned to Rebekah. '' Who's April again? ''
She shrugged.
Okay, I don't care about April, Elena or whoever will he try to hurt. But I guess that you aren't so bad and I have something that I wanna ask Tyler anyway. When do you need me?
'' Who are you texting? '' Pete asked.
'' Caroline. ''
I'll pick you up in front of the Mikaelson mansion at 10.
I put my phone away and joined the conversation again.
Pete suddenly asked me: '' Hey, so are you back with Klaus? ''
I nodded. '' Yeah. ''
Rebekah rolled her eyes. '' I don't know how is it possible that you actually like him. ''
'' What we have is... '' I shrugged. '' Special. And yeah, he may has a little problem with anger and stabbing family members... '' I slowly said. '' But... I love him. He makes me happy. What we have is more then just a sire bond. ''
Rebekah sighed. '' So I guess that you are back with him, werewolf's got a crush on the Bennett witch and I'm just back to my favourite hobby in Mystic Falls. Torturing Elena. ''
***
I was sitting on the stairs in front of the entrance to the Mikaelson mansion, hugging my knees and staring somewhere in front of me. My face was expressionless, green eyes shining with sadness because of the moonlight. It was a cold night. The snow was freezing and the wind was making me shiver. Cold... So cold.
Suddenly I heard: '' What are you doing here, love? Why don't you come inside? ''
I turned to see Klaus, leaning on the door, with his arms crossed. I just shrugged and looked to the stars again. '' I'm just... '' I started, then I shook my head. '' Nothing. ''
He sighed and sat down next to me. '' Now come on, sweetheart. You know that you can tell me everything. Or I can just order it to you. ''
I rolled my eyes. '' It's... I don't know. I've been thinking. ''
'' About what? '' he asked.
I shrugged again. '' Everything that's going on. How everything's changing.''
He was carefully staring at me with his blue eyes. '' You look sad. ''
'' And why if I look sad? '' I suddenly raised my voice, annoyed, with tears appearing in my eyes. '' Why if I look sad? Weak? Hopeless? Maybe I am all those things. Maybe I'm not that strong that you think I am! ''
'' You are the strongest person I know, '' he replied.
'' And what if I'm not? '' I slowly asked, still looking at him with my teary eyes. '' What if I feel like I'm going to loose it any second and break in to thousand little Alice pieces? I feel...'' I grabbed my head, staring in front of me with empty eyes. '' I feel like I'm hanging on the edge and I'm going to fall any second. ''
'' What's wrong? ''
I buried my fingers in my hair. '' I just can't take it anymore. Everything's just changing. And I can't keep up. I'm stuck between who I was and what I'm now. I feel like I'm loosing who I am. ''
Klaus slowly caressed my cheek. '' I'm here to remind you that, love. ''
'' I... Thank you, '' I said. '' For being here. ''
'' You and me, love, '' he replied. I remembered when he told me that for the first time.
If everything in my life was changing, there were some things that always stayed the same. I closed my eyes and nodded with sadness. '' You and me. ''
'' Are you feeling any better? '' he asked.
I sighed and stared at the stairs. '' I guess that sometimes is okay not to be okay. ''