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However, I do own Renee Harlow Lockwood, her backstory, the storyline, and any additional characters that do not belong to The Vampire Diaries/ Originals. Characters in the story may not have the same opinion as you. These characters are all fictional.
OC - Barbara Palvin
"There are 7 billion people on this planet who I have not met and 193 countries I have not visited. Yet I am stuck in this fictional town making decisions about my future when I barely even know who I am" - Renee Harlow.
MONDAY
SEPTEMBER 7, 2009
I opened my eyes for a split second to look at a white ceiling. I closed them again, still sleepy but opened them wide immediately, remembering the walls of my room have to be painted with Cerulean Blue and Grey. Not with Mauve, and Toasted Marshmallow.
So, where the hell am I?
I am sure I didn't sneak out of the house to go to any party last night. So there's not a chance that I'm staying at the host's house nor having a one night stand with a complete stranger. I am pretty sure I just stayed home and watched TV as it is a school night.
Did I, by any chance, got kidnapped?
But by the looks of it, I am not in a creepy basement. I gave the tidy room a once-over and saw a sizeable 30x30 frame of my picture hung on the wall just above the headboard. The only difference in the picture is my eye color and missing freckles on my nose. Maybe I am being held hostage by some creepy stalker...
No, no, I don't think I attracted some sick pervy dude. It's not a bloody fanfiction. Sure I am always out having fun and going on adventures, enjoying the nightlife. But I also study for my exams and ace the tests to make sure I keep the promise I made to my mother on her death bed.
I remember the words I told her that day. That I will enjoy every single moment of my life, be brave, and live a perfect life without any regrets. And Renee Harlow is not the one to break a promise. She always keeps her word. Which is why I never left any chance to have fun, not did I neglect to study. I didn't want my Dad to ground me every time I do something reckless, and so, if I manage academics alongside my extracurricular activities, then everyone will be happy. I came out of my thoughts when I heard a ding from beside me.
What kind of Kidnapper leaves a phone with the hostage? The answer is, obviously, a stupid one. I immediately took the phone from the nightstand and tried to open it only to realize it wasn't password protected. Terrible Kidnapper. I looked at the wallpaper on the phone. It's my picture again, but in a different outfit as some unknown guy kissed my cheek. An outfit I don't even remember buying. And half my hair is also cut in this along with the change in eye color. My first thoughts were, the Kidnapper is crazy about me.
The second one was, I am still dreaming, and I need to wake the hell up.
My last one is, I should probably call 911 before the Kidnapper remembers, he left his phone here.
'Wait a mo! I know this guy,' I thought as I looked at the picture carefully. That's the actor Michael Trevino from Vampire Diaries who was kissing me on the cheek, holding me close to him while I was smiling giddily at the picture.
That's some crazy shit, I am dreaming.
I was broken out of my thoughts when the phone in my hand received another notification. It's the facebook notification again. However, I didn't open it. Instead, I went to the gallery on the phone. Talk about privacy. I scoff to myself. I wanted to see what more I can dream. As I browsed through it, I came to a full-blown realization that I am dreaming about me being in Vampire Diaries. I should have listened to Gracie when she asked me to stop binge-watching the show for every holiday. All the photo's on the phone were mainly with the Vampire Diaries cast. However, I didn't see the actors Ian and Paul in any of them. I was snapped out of my thoughts when I heard a knock on the door.
"Renee, honey. Time to get up," someone said from the other side of the door. I recognized that voice somewhere, but I don't know where exactly. Before I could reply to anything. The person opened the door and peeked inside. I know her. She was an actor in teen Wolf and Vampire diaries. She was Lydia's mother in teen wolf and Tyler's in vampire diaries. But what is she doing here? Most importantly, what am I doing here?
This Lucid dream is getting real by the second.
"Honey, are you okay?" she asked like she knew me or something, and I just nodded. It's like all my senses are shut off. I mean, I am practically a social butterfly. I talk to every one person in school, be it jock or a loner. I also know most of my neighbors in our colony, but I couldn't talk to her. Actually, I didn't even know what to say to her.
Does dreams usually in HD definition.
"Get ready. Tyler will be taking you as usual. So don't be late and make him whine. Oh, your Dad wants to meet you before you leave," she said with a smile and closed the door shut. I jumped out of bed, stumbling over my feet because of the duvet tangling to my feet and barely missed kissing the ground. I looked back up just to stare at a mirror in front of m. I did see my face, except I shouldn't be like that. I blinked my eyes and rubbed them with my hands and looked myself again in the mirror, hoping to find my original face and body. But my brunette hair was medium length with clear skin. My eyes aren't blue like my mother's, instead, they were almond and I am pretty sure I looked a couple of inches taller than I was yesterday. I looked down at myself, gulping, I took involuntary footsteps towards the mirror as my hands raised to reach forward to touch the reflection in the mirror. and I let out a scream when I realized, I was indeed looking exactly like the girl that is on the wall and phone.
Oh, God!
What happened? What is happening? Is this even real? No. This can't be. Someone's playing a prank on me. I was hanging to the hope that this is all a dream or nightmare, but all my expectations were shattered into tiny, unrecognizable pieces when I saw Michael Trevino running into the room I am in.
"Ree, everything alright?" he asked, concerned. He then saw me on the floor along with the quilt, and he started laughing. "You fell on the floor again," he said, chuckling. He shook his head, helping me up. "How many times did I tell you to take off your blanket before leaving the bed. But no, you had to start your day with landing on your ass. I think the floor will crack open one day."
"Very funny," I said sarcastically. Here I am freaking out as I couldn't find my body, and the imaginative character is laughing at me. "What did you do to my eyes?" I wanted to ask him, but I didn't. Because that will sound insane than the things, I am dreaming.
"Only for you sis," he said, ruffling my hair, which I swatted instinctively. I didn't like anyone touching my hair, and he didn't seem to mind getting shoved. As if he was used to it. "Go and get ready. We can't be late for school that too on the first day of your senior year."
Schools' first day? But school started 2 weeks ago after the spring break. Did he just call me Sis? Am I his sister? You know what, I will just play along for now.
"Hey Ree, what are you thinking about? Is it about that, Colton? I told you it doesn't work. He was a year senior. He is meant to leave you, and you are meant to move on," he said, exasperated. "It's a miracle he even stayed with you for 2 years," and I snorted. Who the heck is Colton?
"Please, I am the only sane one in the family," I said, thinking about my Family. My father, Aron Harlow, he is super protective of me. Like this one time, I brought a bicycle for myself in my 5th grade, and he followed me secretly in his car all the way to school the whole week. I didn't even know he did that until my stepmom Gracie told me in one of our sleepovers. And my Stepmother, she is another story. She is definitely not Cinderella type. She is more like 'let's paint each other nails and have pillow talks' type. She is the one who helps me sneak out when I want to go to a late-night party or a trip with my friends. She convinces Dad and helps me from getting grounded. One weird Family. I smiled, thinking about them.
"Renee Harlow Lockwood," someone shouted in my ear, startling me. It was Trevino. Lockwood? When did I become a Lockwood? " Stop dreaming about boys and get ready. I will be waiting for you downstairs," he said and went away. I got up and went into another room connected to mine. It was a walk-in closet! Wow. They are loaded. The dresses are impeccable. I was impressed by her taste.
I searched through other cabinets. I saw a passport and other documents and ids of girl. With the name, Renee Harlow Lockwood and Date of birth is April 22, 1991. I rechecked the phone; it was September 7, 2009. So it's not 2017. And I wasn't born in 1998. My Facebook page has so many photos. Apparently, Colton Harris is my ex-boyfriend. I changed my relationship status to single in between the summer of this year. I opened his page, and he had pictures of different people and some girl in the latest ones. He was a year senior to me, and he left for college and started dating some other girl recently. The guy Colton, he looked like the actor Colton Haynes, more or less. The physic and height. He and I have pictures of us in our facebook pages. They both looked cute together. Renee focus. You are on a TV show. No time for this stuff. I suddenly wanted to smash my head into something. Maybe the werewolf genes are kicking in. God, this sucks.
No one in this Family gets a happy ending. I am doomed to die. And if I kill someone, even as an accident or self-defense in a town full of Vampires, I will be going through the painful transformation every month. I mean I can't also stand my periods every month, how will I go through that breaking bones. It's not like I will kill anyone, but now I got anger issues, I can't be sure about anything.
Wait...how will you know if you are dreaming or not?
You can't read, and you have more than 5 fingers.
But I did read all the information about the girl just now. Let's count the fingers.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
Shit! I still have 10 fingers. Is this really real?
"Renee, are you ready yet?" Tyler, my lucid dreams' one year younger brother, hollered to me.
"Yes, 15 minutes more," I said. Not wanting the imaginative Tyler Lockwood, to barge into the bathroom, I got ready.
I took ten minutes more than I told him. I was dressed in a Burgundy colored dress, black pumps, and light makeup.
My Tv show Mom said, "You look, beautiful honey. Your father is waiting for you in his study," I nodded, but I didn't know where to go. Just then, I saw the butler taking the coffee cup somewhere, and I was sure it was for Mayor, So, I followed.
Wait! They have a butler?
Of course, they have. My fictional Dad is Mayor of this awful town, and they have a lot of wealth passed from their ancestors who stole it from tomb vampires.
"Sir," the butler said knocking the door
"Come in, Thomas," he said from the other side.
He went in and came back empty-handed most likely kept the cup inside. He saw me, "Good Morning, Miss. Renee", the old butler, said to which I responded with "Morning, Thomas" and made my way inside. There was a family picture behind him on the wall. The Mayor and his wife sat on the chair while Tyler and I were standing.
"Dad, you called me?" I asked hesitantly. Did she call him daddy or father?
"Renee, come. Sit-down," he said, and I took a seat. "I see you are ready for the school," he said, looking at me and I nodded.
"I was busy this whole summer and didn't get to talk to you. I just wanted to wish you a good start on your senior year," he said. Well, this is unexpected. I thought he was a dick, or he was supposed to be one.
"Thank you," I said.
"I know that you are a brilliant kid. And you get your detentions and grades equally. And that's absolutely fine with me. It's still a mystery to me on how you balance everything. Your football matches, your art and drama classes, and your pranks. I never told you this, but I was terrified when you were born." he said, "I mean, you are the first girl born in the Lockwood family after a lot of generations. And let me tell you never disappointed me or made me worried for a second about you," he said and sighed, saying, "I just hope I could see your brother like you one day." he said.
"Tyler is still a kid, Dad. He is just 17, and he still has a lot of time to learn. What is he going to do by growing up quickly," I said, defending him. I know how much he suffered later in series. The Orphan Lockwood. He didn't have anyone to look after him and have his back. I know he was a dick in the first season, but his parents are to be blamed for this. They just depress him every time instead of talking and solving problems.
"You always defend him. He is just a year younger than you. He will become more carefree if you keep doing this. Let him be responsible for his actions. It's not like you are going to be with him all the time, honey. Next year you will be attending college. Who will look after him then?" he asked, and I sighed. I don't know why I am having this conversation with him.
"I am going to look after him as long as I am here in this world," I told him more like promised. I am not going back on it. "Don't worry about him so much, Dad. I will always be there to guide him. You will be proud of your two kids," I said, and he smiled, saying, "I believe you, honey. Now go, I think it's time for school," he said, and I smiled, going out of the room.
"Finally, I thought you would never come," Tyler said, stuffing the breakfast into his mouth.
"Eat slowly. I don't want you to die from choking. I just made some grand promises to Dad about you." I said to him, and he grumbled.
"I can take care of myself, thank you very much," he said with food still in his mouth, to which I made a face saying, "Gross. Don't talk while eating," I told him.
Today is the first episode of series, and I am totally unprepared. We ate our breakfast and made our way to school. I am happy that I get to see all the hot guys in the show up close, but I am equally depressed that every one of them is a psychopath in their own ways. I shivered at that thought.
"Ree, Back in the car. Are you even listening?" He asked.
"If you are talking about how you are hooking up with Matt's sister who is way older than you and also a drug addict and is also making out with Jeremy Gilbert. Then no, I am not listening," I said. It's not like I don't like love triangles, I love them. But the fact is there should be love between them, not lust or just using the people for their personal use and dump them later by stringing them all along. And let's be real, the girl is no good for them. Terrible influence. You shouldn't be selfish when you love someone. That's my philosophy.
"Fine. We will not talk about that, but FYI, Vicki is not hooking up with Elena's brother. How about we talk about the game this weekend?" he said. Did I mention I am a football player as well? Well, I am. Co-Captain, to be exact. And I am absolutely glad that I am good at it. Apparently, I am the only girl on the team here, unlike in my old school, which had three girls.
The Renee Lockwood, in my lucid dream, wasn't a typical cheerleader. She was the captain of the school football team. Though everyone wasn't sure to take her in at first, they couldn't pass it up when they saw her play. Later she became the co-captain. I am assuming she met Colton there, who was captain then. I guess I have an idea of why my dream made her a football player. I think she wanted to take her anger out through physical activity, just like her brother.
"There is nothing to talk about it. We will kick their ass' like always," I told Tyler, and he chuckled agreeing with me. I then opened the school website and learned a few more about it.
As soon as Tyler parked the car in the parking lot, he passed me a key and paper, "Here's your locker key and your schedule, " he said, muttering, "I still don't understand how you misplace things when you are good at everything else. At least I am good at one thing than you." I sensed the underlying sadness in his eyes, though he didn't say it out loud.
"You are better than me in everything, Ty. Don't let Dad get to you. If it makes you any better, he was worried about you. We talked about you today, and I promised I will have your back like all the times," I said to him, trying to make him feel better. "Being the son of Mayor isn't a picnic. We have to live up to everyone's expectations. I think that's why I grew up fast to make your job less difficult. So, enjoy your time now, Ty. Be yourself, you don't know when good times end. When a problem arises, I will be there for you," I said to him.
Wow! When did I become good at giving counseling? But at least he looks happy because of the speech.
"I love you, Renee," he said, giving a peck on my cheek.
"Everyone loves me," I said, flipping my hair and getting out of the car. "I am the most adorable and lovable person people can ever meet."
"Don't act cocky. You know what, I take back what I said," Ty said gave me one last kiss on the forehead and skipped to a group of guys that are playing basketball. I can't believe I am acting normal with everything going on around me. I mean for all I know I may be drooling in my bed dreaming all of this. However, something made me feel like I am not in a totally different universe. Maybe it's because the character I'm playing has the same attitude as me, and I didn't need to act or anything. I feel like I just changed to a new school and am graced with a brother I always asked for.
I passed through the corridors of the school while everyone greeted me. Almost ninety percent of people, I passed by. Another similarity. This character is also a social butterfly like me. I didn't know their names so, I just said Hey and hellos in return.
As I was taking in the 3D view of the school with my very own eyes, trying not to admit the fact that's right in front of my face, I saw her.
The girl who brings the town to near extinction...
Elena Gilbert. It's not like I hate her. But I would gladly take her Oxygen supply away to charge my phone. Okay, that was probably dark. But just for a change, let's take her out of the picture and look into the Story, shall we? Let's say Stefan didn't come to town, and she died in an accident along with her parents. Then Damon, who is already in town, would realize Katherine's not in the tomb would go on a hunt. The council would have taken care of him, or he would have left town after the mayhem. There will be no Katherine, Klaus, Kai, drama. No heretics, no hunters and travelers, no sirens, no search for the cure, no Silas, no hell. Everything is bloody interlinked.
Every shit that people went through was connected directly or indirectly to one and only one Elena Gilbert. But no one sees that. All they want is the main character to be safe, all the remaining people can go to hell. That's the only reason I didn't like the Story. Sure, there is epic romance, changing bad people into good and all the shit, but for what and whom exactly? For Elena Gilbert, the sweet innocent girl everyone adores even though she goes on a rampage by turning her emotions off, and also tries to kill her best friends. Okay, let's blame the Vampirism for that change in her. But the remaining people who died in the process? What about them? They don't even know why and what they died for.
But if you think broad-mindedly, it's not her fault to have that face. It's destiny or more like a story written by an author. I strongly believe in giving people the benefit of the doubt. Gracie says it's a good trait, but Pop's say I am naive to do that, and not everyone deserves it. But what can I say, I got my mom's genes in that category.
It's probably the only thing that's keeping me from killing her and ending all this drama and going home. I mean, No heroine- no story, right? The other reason I can't kill her is that... she is really here. She is a real breathing human, not a fictional character. Also...I am going to activate the curse if I do anything stupid.
"Oh, god! I just want to go into hibernation," I said more to myself, disturbed with my thoughts.
"Excuse me," a voice said from behind me. I realized I have been standing in the middle of the hallway without moving. I turned to look at one and only amused Stefan Salvatore.
And something tells me, he heard what I said.
"Sorry," I said, smiling like a social butterfly I am and moved to give him the way.
"Are you alright? You have been standing there for a few minutes now," he asked.
"Yeah, I was just thinking about something," I said, smiling sadly for myself. For my future. For the people around me. "You are a new face," I said changing the topic
"Yeah, is it obvious," he asked.
"No, maybe it's because I know everyone here," I said, smiling and waving back at everyone that waves to me, and he looked amused by it. Ha! sucks for him to be a loner. "I am Renee, by the way. Renee Lockwood. Senior year" I said to him, extending my hand.
"Stefan Salvatore. Junior year," he added, giving a good shake.
"Oh! Founding families. So you are related to Zach. I didn't know he had other relatives, but then again, Zach doesn't involve much with people anyways. So no one knows much about the Salvatore's," I said, questioning and answering myself. I used to do it even back at home. But most people find it amusing while some annoying.
"Sorry I talk a lot. If you are looking for the office, it's that way," I said, pointing at a room which I passed by.
"Thanks, Renee," he said.
"I hope you will enjoy your stay here. Say hi to Zach for me, will you? I still have people to talk to and all the best for your first day," I said, walking away from the Ripper. Well, I can't say I hate him. The attraction between doppelgangers is inevitable all because of a stupid curse by Travellers, and that would be a hypocrite thing to say. It's in his genes, the urge to kill. Just like anger and rage in mine. Us supernatural creatures got to stick together. Even though we are rival species, we are all monsters in the eyes of humans. We are one in the end.
I made my way to the three musketeers. Caroline was hugging Elena when I made my way there.
"Renee," they shouted as soon as they saw me.
"Hush girls. Keep it low," I said when I saw everyone looking at us.
"When is Renee Lockwood afraid of attention," Caroline asked. I didn't know if it was a compliment or insult. But then again, Caroline, in season one, is different from the rest of the seasons. God bless, Katherine, for turning her into a Vampire.
"It's just weird walking alone in the hallway without Colton," I said, making up a lie.
"I know, right? I mean, I totally shipped you guys, and Caroline even named your babies," exclaimed Bonnie.
"They better be good, Caroline," I said to the girl, "Otherwise, you won't be hearing all the gossips I got in the summer."
"They are perfect, don't worry. I am a student council vice president. I am pretty sure the names I give are good," she said.
"That didn't make any sense," I told her. I then turned towards the heroine of the show and said, "I would ask if you are okay? But that would be a crappy question, so I will say this. You won't be sad forever, Elena. You will find a reason to move on eventually, and Tanner will still be an ass," I said to her, smiling, and she smiled. "Thanks, Renee," she said. She then saw Jeremy and followed him, muttering a sorry for us.
"I need to get to class now. Bye, girls," I said and went away, hearing a bye from them.
I took my classes, and since I have already done this and also these are way older textbooks, it was kinda easy for me. I made sure I didn't sleep in class. The day ended. I learned a few names, along with the names of football team members. Tyler texted me asking to meet me at the Grill, and I agreed. I was eager to see the Grill they showed in the show so much. Tyler picked me up from the school parking lot and I memorized the routes as much as possible. The Google maps were not that reliable in 2009, so I didn't take any chance. I met the only human to remain on the show as I went inside the Mystic Grill, Matt Donavan. I still don't get why the writer decided to keep him human. Maybe they wanted to show that all humans don't die if Vampires exist or something.
"Hey, Matty blue," I said as I took a seat opposite his.
"Renee, where have you been. I haven't seen you all day, my Guardian angel," he said.
"Oh, come on. She just did the first aid to you when you were five. That doesn't make her guardian angel," Tyler grumbled. "And it isn't like she healed a broken bone or something. All she did was take a stupid cotton ball and wiped off the blood."
"We know you are jealous, Ty. No need to be obvious," I said to him, and he threw a fry at me.
Vicki came just then, asking if we wanted a refill.
"I would love one," said Tyler with a flirty smile.
"Please tell me you are not hooking up with my sister," said Matt, annoyed.
"I am not hooking up with your sister," Tyler said in a monotone.
"You are such a dick," both Matt and I said at the same time, and he smiled cheekily.
"I don't get how you are his sister," Matt said with a face of disgust.
"Believe me. Even I am wondering about it," I said truthfully. I mean, I could have been any other character's sister, but why Lockwood's?
Bonnie and Caroline joined us after some time.
"How's Elena doing?" asked Matt to Bonnie, once Caroline and Tyler went to play pool.
"Her mom and Dad died. How do you think? She's putting on a good face, but it's only been four months," said Bonnie.
"Has she said anything about me?" he asked looking at us.
"Oh, no. So not getting in the middle. You pick up the phone and call her." Bonnie said to which I nodded.
"I feel weird calling her. She broke up with me," said Matt depressed
"Give it more time, Matt," Bonnie told him. Just then, Elena entered the Grill with Stefan.
"More time, huh," Matt said sarcastically, and she gave him a sorry look.
"Hi, I am Matt, nice to meet you," he said, making his way towards them.
"Hi, Stefan," the Vampire said.
"Talk about awkward," I said to Bonnie, and she nodded her head in agreement.
"Hey Stefan, got a girl for yourself on your first day? And here I thought you are a loner," I said going towards them
"Hey Renee, nice to see you again," he said to me, smiling.
"You both know each other?" Caroline asked making her way towards us
"What do you expect. I think I am the first one in the school Stef talked to with" I said
"Of course you are. You left no one in this town that doesn't know about you," Bonnie said, smiling. I started searching around the Grill, "where did Tyler go?" I mumbled to myself.
"Hooking up with Vicki obviously," Caroline said bluntly. Matt and I gave her a look.
" You guys enjoy. I have a duffer to find," I said to them, smiling and went away. He is my ride. Where the hell did he go?
"Who is she talking about?" I heard Stefan ask.
"Her little brother," Caroline said. I didn't hear much after that.
After some time, I did find him making out with Vicki. On the whole way home, I gave a lecture about PDA to his deaf ear. I slept that night, hoping I will wake up back in my world. But I didn't. 'Am I not going to see pops and Gracie again?' was the first thing I had in my mind as I woke up. How many days am I going to be in this Tv show? Was the girl even real? Did I take her body by killing her or something?
TUESDAY
SEPTEMBER 8, 2009
"Ree, are you up?" Tyler asked through the door.
"Yup," I told him
"When I asked, are you up, it means, did you get your ass out of your bed?" he said
"Nope," I said
"Then get your ass out of bed now. I told Matt, I would meet him early today," he said
"Why do I have such an annoying brother?" I asked to no one.
"Why do I have a sister who isn't a morning person," he said at the same time. Tyler may be lazy, but he gets up early in the morning and goes on a run to sweat out his rage. Werewolf life 101.
"Are you guys going to the party today?" My TV Mom asked as we sat at the dining table.
"Of course. The party without Renee Lockwood? I don't think so," I said
"It's not like people will recognize you once they are drunk their ass off," said Tyler, and I threw an apple at him, which without any shame smirking, and I pouted.
"Mom," I started. It's weird calling her. I mean, I addressed Gracie as a mom a few times, but calling a different person is absolutely and utterly odd. "Did you know a new student came to school yesterday. He is one of the founding families" I said
"Really? Who is it?" she asked
"Salvatore's. The guy's name is Stefan Salvatore, and he is a junior," I said. I used to have these talks with Gracie back at home. She used to be a good listener while I am a good... or you can say an annoying talker.
"I didn't know Zach had other family members," she said to which I nodded.
"He is Zach's nephew, it seems," I said as we talked throughout the breakfast, it didn't feel weird to talk to her. The woman enjoys gossiping. Being the Mayor's wife, she wants to know everything that goes into town, and that's the way she helps her husband at the times of elections and while preparing a guest list for any parties.
I greeted everyone on my way to class with a smile. Well, apparently, not everyone is my fan. They are some people that get on my nerves with there incessant picking on Colton. I didn't know that guy, but by what I can say, we're doing great as a couple. Just when I was thinking about him, my phone rang, and it was Colton.
"Hey Ri Ri, I am so sorry, I forgot that it was your first day of the senior year yesterday," he said
"It's alright. How are you?" I asked. The conversation went well. He seemed to talk like my best friend back at home, and it was not awkward at all.
"Renee, you know I love you, right?" he asked, and I didn't know how to respond to it.
"I know, I moved to New York and started dating, but I just want to know that I still love you. You will always be my best friend and first love." He said. Aww.
"I love you too Colton but don't you worry, I will fill your place with some hot guy," I said
"Come-on, no sane person will want to go through the torture I went," he said, chuckling.
"Douche. BYE NOW. I have to get tannered," I said, and he said goodbye. I felt a presence beside and squeaked as soon as I saw the person.
"Oh God! Don't scare people like that," I said
"Sorry, and you are standing in the middle of the hallway...again," said Stefan
"Oh! I was talking and forgot" I said
"Boyfriend?" he asked
"Ex," I said with a sigh. "He is now in college, 500 miles away."
He gave me an understanding nod. I didn't get why he was talking to me. I mean he the broody Vampire who talks to Elena and only Elena in the first season. Did I look like someone he knew? I don't want to be some doppelganger.
"Do I look like someone?" I asked finally
"No. Why are you asking that?" he asked confused
"It's just. Never mind. Are you going to the party tonight" I asked smiling
"OH YEAH," He said, "What about you?"
"Of course, I am. I need to enjoy my senior year, and also, no party is fun without Renee Harlow," I said, forgetting my new Lockwood surname.
"That's one unique name. Do you know its meaning?" he asked
"Renee means reborn, and Harlow is Rocky Hill, or you can say, strong person," I said. Being the curious person I am, I learned the meaning of my name. Which is very well suited to my position if you ask me? I am pretty sure my Dad didn't expect this when he was naming me.
Just then the bell rang
"Oh, shoot! I am going to be late. Bye Stef, see you at the party," I said, running to my classroom.
"Sorry, I am late," I said entering Tanner class
"Miss Lockwood, I would appreciate if you come to class on time like all the others, keeping your popularity at the door," he said
"But you will still be a douche," I mumbled and went to my seat. Does this guy even have a love life? He sees everyone like they are ants, and he is boot.
After a long, painful school day, I went home walking. I told Tyler to go by himself. I wanted to enjoy the view of this place. Because from today onwards, everything goes to shit. I was tempted to go to Lockwood Cellar. I mean, even if I get lost, I still have my home address saved in Google, I could smoothly go there. And vervain is not a problem. My TV show Mom filled it in perfumes and a bracelet. I think she added few drops in the foundation as well; it sure smelled like that. Tyler just doesn't wear them is. I should probably do something about it. I quickly made my way to the woods finding the old Lockwood property. It was not hard to see it, thanks for the google landmarks. I broke the lock with a huge rock, thanks to my werewolf gene strength, and went inside. I searched for the diary and pen drive of Mason's. It was in the corner of the dungeon or the creepy cellar. I took it and kept it in my bag before I made my way home. I safely kept them in one of the drawers and got ready for the party in small braids and jeans. It was cold outside, so I grabbed a Jacket for myself and made my way to the party
Everyone was drunk by the time I reached there, including my brother. I was greeted by their slurring. They were kissing, talking, dancing. Just how drunk are they? God! Its full moon tonight. I need to find that idiot. I saw him going to the woods with Vicki.
"Tyler" I shouted at him to get his attention
"Ree, can we talk later. I am doing something right now" he said slurring
"Just a minute Vicki," I said to her and dragged him with me
"Ree" he started, but I cut him off "Listen to me, I need to tell you something important. And when I say important, it means life-changing."
"Are you pregnant, Renee?" he asked drunken state long gone
"Ew, no. I am not. It's more life-changing than that. Like existential crisis level," I said
"Can't it wait for tomorrow?" He asked. He doesn't feel the full moon effects when he is with me, which is a good thing
"No, today is the right day to explain this," I said, looking at the full moon.
"Fine. Where do you want to take this?" the young Lockwood asked with a sigh
"Home," I said, and he nodded "Let me just tell my friends" and went away
"You are going home," someone said coming up beside me
"God! Don't do that, Salvatore," I said, punching him on the shoulder. "Yeah. It's urgent."
"Is everything alright?" he asked.
"Yeah. Just family" I said vaguely, and he nodded understanding
"So, How are you enjoying the party?" I asked him, "between the drunken hormonal teenagers."
"Even I am a teenager," he said. Oops! I forgot
"But you are broody and a terrible teenager. You need to lighten up," I said. Just then Tyler came
"Hey Ty, this is Stefan Salvatore," I told him
"Hey, man. Tyler Lockwood," he said, extending his hand. "My sister wouldn't shut up about you."
"Hey, that sounded wrong. I just told my mom, there was a new Salvatore in town," I said to Stefan
"Stefan Salvatore" Stefan said smiling at me and then to Tyler
"Ready to go," Tyler asked me, and I nodded.
"I will see you tomorrow Stefan. Let me know if you have a brother, okay. Hot, old and experienced," I said, and his face drained. Oh! Forgot they were on outs. He just nodded tight-lipped.
"This better be good" Tyler grumbled as we neared the car
"Trust me, you are going to go nuts. The only thing is you need to be open-minded about it" I said
"Now, I am curious," he said.
There were only a few SI-OC stories and they were all as Elena's sister and yada yada. So I thought how about a new one. The one with Lockwoods. I mean, all we know is they came from the seven original bloodlines of Werewolves, but we don't know much about them, and everyone is dead in that Family. They should surely be some powerful family if they were protecting the Hallows bones. There has to be a lot of backstories to that Family. This Story partially follows the storyline but more into Lockwood's secrets.
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