Just tonight by Delenatwinflames (free novels to read TXT) 📖

of my sudden seriousness . Elena didn't expect me to be serious . She didn't think I could be that . Well , I could . When I wanted .

" You promise ? " she questioned me . She twisted her head in a weird way . Her eyes were full of questions and expectations . I wish I'd knew what was she thinking . What was she not telling me ? I had a feeling like that .

" Pinkie promise . " I said and removed one arm from the door frame and showed her my pinkie . She exhaled deeply and said : " Fine . You can come . "

I smiled at her . For some reason , I felt relieved . I couldn't tell why , though . And , I didn't know why was I going with her . Stefan was my baby bro and I wanted him home . Okay , not all the time , but , yes I wanted him to be home and bla , bla , bla .

" But , just one suggestive comment and I'll continue walking without you . " she threatened me .

" Promise . " I raised both my arms in surrender .

" Now , let's go . " she said . She was really demanding . I rolled my eyes .

" C'mon , then . " I replied and stepped from the door frame to let her out .

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7 hours later

It was already 5pm and we still haven't found Steffy . It was starting to get dark and Elena made me walk around the streets yelling Stefan's name . How fun . I could run around with my vampire speed , but there were still people on the streets . And I was getting tired . And thirsty . I needed some blood or I could pass out any time soon .

I just realized I haven't eaten for two days . I cursed myself inside . I'm going to starve to death . I was barely dragging my feet on the side walk and whispering ' Stefan , Stefan ' and Elena was ten feet away from me practically jogging and yelling Stefan's name . I could tell that she got bored of yelling the same name for hours with no luck , but yet her enthusiasm was still there . She was turning her head left and right and looking around , sometimes stopped to take a breath . I bet that she forgot about me . After seven hours of running around , her pace barely slowed down . Where the hell did she get all that energy ?

And I noticed that she had quite an ass . I wanted to say that to her , but then I remembered my promise that I'll behave . I sighed and completely stopped . My throat was so sore without blood and I couldn't take it anymore . I needed to drink something .

" Elena . " I called her . Thank god she wasn't that far away , so she heard me . She stopped , a bit confused to see me that tired .

" What ? " she called , walking towards me . I waited until she was with me .

" I'm ... tired ... and ... thirsty . " I said , breathing like I smoked my whole life . And , I never touched a cigar . I was holding my knees with my hands .

" So , drink something . " she simply said . I gave her a are-you-crazy look .

" You really want me to attack someone in the street and drink from him ? " I asked raising my eyebrows . She blinked , realizing what she said .

" Oh , sorry . I forgot . You're a vampire . You need blood and stuff . " she said and frowned a bit .

I just rolled my eyes at her . How on Earth could she forget that I'm a vampire and that I could kill her any second . Not that I wanted though , but I will if I don't get some blood in me soon .

She wasn't worried at all . She was just standing there in front of me , with her arms crossed and tapping her foot . Like she was expecting something . After a minute passed by and I didn't do what ever she expected me to , she sighed irritated and said : " Well , go on . " she pointed her finger to the woods that was on the other side of the pavement .

What the hell ... Oh , now I got it . " Is that your way of telling me to go and chase bunnies ? " I asked her .

" Well , yeah . " Elena said that like it was something obvious . I couldn't control myself and I started to laugh , which wasn't doing any good to my sore throat .

" What is so funny ? " she asked , confused .

" You really think that I would eat Bamby ? "

" Why not ? " she really didn't see anything strange in that me killing Bamby .

" Because I'm not a masochistic , self-tortured , tired of my existence emo - vampire like Stefan is . I drink real stuff . You can't really be normal and eat bunnies . Unless , you're Steffy , which I'm obviously not . " I pointed out to her .

She once again rolled her eyes at me . " Can't you just drink beer or something ? " she asked .

It was my turn to roll eyes . " Beer can't give me energy . And , besides , it would be even worse if I'd drink beer - it would make me want blood even more and I could attack you . " I replied .

She wasn't afraid of my words , she just looked disappointed because we can't search anymore for Steffy .

" Let's go , then . " she said and started walking in the different direction , leaving me behind .

" Where are we going ? "

" To your place . You got blood in the fridge , right ? " she asked , turning around to me .

" Right . " I confirmed .

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The Salvatore boarding house

I was sitting on the right side of the couch , in front of the fireplace and drinking blood from the third bag . I was really thirsty . Elena was on the left side , as far away as possible from me , her head in her hands and starting into the fire . I could tell that she was frustrated .

After I drank all of the blood , I put the empty bag on the coffee table beside the couch . " What are you thinking about ? " I asked , not expecting her to answer me .

" Stefan . " she distantly said . " What about him ? "

" How could he do this . Just bail on me . " her voice was full of disappointment . I didn't really know what to say .

" And , I remember when we broke up that I was devastated . He did something that made me so angry ... I thought I could never forgive him what he did . And the weirdest part is that I don't even remember what he did . And we broke up recently . " her tone was once again distant .

" When I think about it , it's just on the tip of my thoughts , and then I forget what was I trying to remember . It's like the more I think about it , the more it seems to slip away and my head starts to hurt a lot . And , it's really ... strange ... but when I stop trying to remember what was that all about ... all those feelings - anger , sadness and among the all disappointment - the headache suddenly stops . So , I try not to think about it because I get these killer headaches . " she was now fully aware of the words she was saying .

When I think about it , it makes sense ... It ....

" But , I want to find him , no matter what he did . " she cut off my thoughts . I took a glance at her . She was staring at me .

" I think that I know where he is , if he isn't in Mystic Falls . " Elena said , her brown eyes studying my face and reaction .

" Where ? " I doubted that she knew . Maybe she thought that she knew where he is , but no . Stefan's a softy , but he isn't stupid .

" There's this place . Where Stefan took me when we were together . It's called Yosemite Falls . And when we were there he said something like , when he'd wanted to escape from something or someone , he'd go there . " she explained .

" I don't think it's that easy . " I replied .

" I think it is . Stefan could go somewhere else , but he wouldn't . At least I think so . "

" So , what are you going to do ? Go to Yosemite Falls ? " I asked sarcastically .

" Yes . I might even leave tonight . " she was really considering that .

" What ? You can't go alone . " I said , again feeling concerned for her . Though , I still didn't know why , but it was something .

" I certainly won't go with you . " she replied , horrified by that thought , crossing her arms and frowning . And , for another unknown reason , her reaction hurt me a bit . Was I really that bad company ?

" You won't go alone . It can be dangerous there . And , besides , it's another state ! " I swear that this chick was really nuts . She could easily put herself in danger , not even knowing it .

" I can take care of myself , thank you very much . " she gave back arrogantly .

" And , what if someone does something to you at the airport or in the plane ? Like tries to kidnap you or something like that ? " I pointed out .

She thought of that for a second . " You're right . But , I won't go with you . I'll simply ask Bonnie and Rick to go . "

" You can't do that . Stefan's my brother . If anyone's going to search for him , then it's gonna be me. "

" You can go . By yourself . " she said that in a tone you-don't-want-to-start-an-argument-with-me .

" And Rick