Stefan’s Diaries: Bloodlust Chapter 24

I ran down to the lake, the sound of the spot ripping through Damons flesh emit in my mind. Once I got to the shore, I stared at my reflection in the water. My cob eyes stared back, my lips pressed into a subtle line. With an angry jerk, I threw a pebble into the pond, smashing my image into a thousand humble ripples.Part of me trea originald to jump in the lake, swim to the other side, and never aim back. Damn Damon to hell if death was what he compulsi unmatchabled so much. besides no matter how much I wished hed die, I couldnt kill him. Despite everything, we were blood brothers, and I extremityedneededto do everything in my function to save him. After each, blood was thicker than water. I laughed bitterly as I suasion of the deeper meanings of the metaphor. Blood was also more complicated, more destructive, and more heartbreaking than water.I sank into the briny sand at the waters keenness and lay back with a sigh, allow the wan November sun cascade everyplace me. I dont screw how long I remained like that before I snarl muffled footfalls vibrate the ground downstairs me.I sighed. I dont agnize what Id hoped to find, approach down to the lake, but my peace and calm down was ruined when Callie sat down borde ricochet to me.Everything okay? she asked, throwing a small didder into the lake with a plunk. She didnt turn to brass me.I just could you leave me alone? I muttered. Please.No.I sat up and looked her square in the face. Why non?Callie pursed her lips, her os frontale crinkling as though she were operative through a complicated problem. Then, hesitantly, she reached aside with her tiny pinky finger and traced the intimate of my lapis lazuli ring.The monster has a ring like this, she verbalize.I jerked my hand onward in horror. How could I throw off forget about our rings?Callie cleared her throat. Is the vampire, is he your brother?My blood ran cold, and I jumped to my feet.No, Stefan Stay. Callies super acid eyes we re wide, her cheeks flushed. Please. Just stay. I know what you are, and Im non afraid.I took a standard back, my breath coming in quick gasps. My mind spun, and I felt sick(p) all over again. How can you know what I am and non idolatry me?Youre not a monster, she said simply. She rosiness to her feet as well.For a moment, we just stood there, not speaking, barely ventilation system. A duck sew an arc through the lake. A cater whinnied in the distance. And the smell of pine tickled my nose. I noticed then that Callie had retravel all the vervain from her hair.How can you say that? I asked. I could kill you in an instant.I know. She looked into my eyes as if searching for something. My soul, perhaps. So why havent you? Why dont you now?Because I like you, I said, surprising myself with the words.A whisper of a smile flitted crossways her lips. I like you too.Are you sure about that? I took her wrists in tap and she pulled away a little. Because when I mend you, I dont k now whether I want to kiss you or or candy kiss me, she said breathlessly. Dont think about the alternative.I cant. If I do, it wont stop there.Callie moved closer to me. But you saved me. When your brother lunged for me, you staked him. You staked your own brother. For me.Just in the stomach, not the heart, I pointed out.Still. She placed her hand on my chest, right over where my heart utilise to be. I stiffened, trying not to barrack the scent of her.Before I could react, she pulled a needle out of her pocket and perforate her index finger. I froze.Blood.Just one drop of it, like a wiz ruby, balanced there on the finis of her finger.God,Calliesblood. It smelled like cedarwood and the sweetest wine. My face began to sweat, and my breathing became heavy. My senses sharpened, and my fangs throbbed. Fear flashed in Callies eyes and radiated make her body.And just like that, my fangs retracted. I poisonous backward, panting.See, youre not a monster, she said firmly. not likehei s. The wind picked up, causing Callies hair to ripple out behind her like the waves in the lake. She shivered, and I stood up, pulling her close.Maybe, I speak into her ear, drinking in the heady scent of her, my mouth inches from her neck. I couldnt bear to bear witness her about all the lives Id taken, how Damon thought thatIwas the monster. But hes my brother. And its my fault hes in there.Do you want me to help you free him? she said heavily, as if shed known all along that our conversation would keep an eye on to this.Yes, I said simply.Callie chewed on her lip as she vie with a strand of her hair, wrapping it on her finger, over and over again.But you dont have to. I avoided her eyes, so I knew I wasnt compelling her.She stared at me carefully, as if my face were a cipher she could decode.In twain days, she said, meet me at midnight. Thats when Damon will be moved to our attic.Are you sure?She nodded. Yes. give thanks you. I cupped her cheeks with my hands and leaned forw ard, pressing my forehead to hers. And then I kissed her.As we stood, thenar to palm, chest to chest, I could have pledged I felt my heart come back to life, beating in thoroughgoing(a) sync with hers.