A Dangerous Desire

1st Person POV: Seriously??? I didn't know if this was a dream or what but I woke up and discovered I was IN the vampire diaries, at first I was excited... it might not be for long... however long this dream would last but it could be fun right? WRONG turns out I came to the Vampire Diaries as stupid Vicki Donovan! It took me a while to realize it, because looking in the mirror I didn't look like the actress that played her, I looked more like someone who could literally pass as Melinda Clarke's daughter, not that I was complaining, I had long gorgeous hair, ample breasts, and a skinny waist. It wasn't until someone called me Vicki, that this dream turned into a nightmare.  I woke up in a classroom like I had just nodded off in a daydream. I didn't recognize anyone around me. Not knowing what to do I ran out of the school when the bell rang instead of going to my next class... I wouldn't even know where my next class was. Suddenly I saw someone I recognized... it was Nina Dobrev... she was in the school's hallway, I looked around to see if anyone was seeing what I was but instead ended up seeing someone else familiar, Candice King. What the hell was going on? I needed to get some air, outside I see the sign for Mystic Falls High School, was this a dream... it had to be right? Why can't I remember anything before waking up... I know I was a college student and that I know this place from a TV show but I don't remember what I was doing before waking up here, not even getting into bed and falling asleep. Alright, I need to calm down, it's just a dream... it's probably a studio class day and I fell asleep on break that's all, I'll wake up soon and everything will make sense again. I should just enjoy what's happening right? Like at first sight of Ian Somerhalder walk straight up to him and drop to my knees, that would make for a hell of a dream. "Hey, Vick... Vicki," I hear but I don't pay too much attention to the nagging voice until suddenly someone grabs my arm, I turn around to see that McQueen guy who plays Jeremy Gilbert, "Hey Vicki, are you alright?" Oh holy f**k, did I wake up as Vicki Donovan from the Vampire diaries? That sucks, one of my least favorite characters, on the plus side I guess this dream isn't going to last very long. I realize Jeremy is still staring at me concerned, crap better play along, "Fine, Jeremy, thanks... just a little out of it today." He nods a bit unsure but the second bell rings and he jogs away to get to class. What the hell do I do now? First figure out what episode this is, my hand reaches up to my neck, nothing... so I guess I haven't been attacked by Damon yet, it must be the pilot. I try to remember everything that happens to Vicki episode one, doesn't Tyler try to force himself on her in the woods, and then Damon nearly kills her? Damn that girl just couldn't catch a break. Wait I'm that girl now... did I mention how much this sucks? Well, I'm not gonna go along with being assaulted sexually or physically, If I'm here I'm gonna make sure things go a little differently. I walked back into the school and found the girls locker room, I needed a moment to pull myself together and maybe wash the stoner out of my hair. Looking in the mirror I'm confused because I don't look anything like the actress who plays Vicki Donovan, I'm myself but improved, My hair is more luxurious and longer, my waist is smaller and stomach flatter and my boobs are definitely bigger if anything I think I look like I could actually pass for Melinda Clarke's daughter.  I get in the shower and about 40 minutes later I'm no longer smelling like a joint. I managed to jimmy open some lockers and put together an outfit, just jeans, and a t-shirt, but better than the clothes I woke up in. I also find a phone, it's a sidekick reminding me I'm not just in a tv show but also in 2010... 2009, I forget when this show started. I open the calendar, yup September 10, 2009. Okay now, what? I open maps and see where Mystic Grill is to the school, If I'm here I better familiarize myself with how to get around. Crap what about my house, I haven't seen Matt yet, how do I get home without making it obvious I don't know where I live? Maybe I can find Jeremy again and ask if he'll walk me, he must know, right? He was practically Vicki's stalker season 1... well for as long as Vicki lasted in season 1. I decide to make my way over to the Grill and wait for everyone there, I check the time and it's only 11 am, dammit it might be awhile. I pull out my phone and study google maps until I'm pretty sure I've located the Salvatore Boarding House, Stefan is busy at school making eyes at Elena and Damon's not supposed to show up until later, this could be my chance to make sure I don't end up compelled. I walk over there, thankfully the town isn't very big, it only takes me 35 minutes. I knock on the door, finally, Zach opens it. "Can I help you?" "Yeah, hi, I'm Vicki Donov-" "I know who you are... shouldn't you be in school?" He says with a bit of an attitude, and to think I felt bad when Damon killed him. "Right, small town. And yes, that's true I should but umm see I had this dream, more like a nightmare, I was attacked by a vampire..." I see his eyes get large, "I know I sound crazy but I swear I'm not on anything... today. Something just told me you might be able to help?" "What makes you think I can help?" he asks This is taking too long so I drop the act a bit, "Maybe it has to do with the grow house you have in your basement, and not growing the kind of plants that have usually been my focus... in the past. so... are you gonna help me protect myself from this vampire or not?" He narrows his eyes at me, "you know?" "I know enough, and I think I need help, it feels like something is different around here lately... more dangerous, please Zach." He sighs and nods his head showing me in and downstairs. He gives me a couple of bundles of Vervain and tells me "not to go looking for trouble." "Wouldn't dream of it." With that, I leave and head back over to the Grill. On the way over I passed a salon and went in, Vicki had some cash on her and since I don't plan on using it for drugs I decided to put some polish on my new look. I was sitting outside steeping my tea with some of the Vervain I got off Zach when people starting getting off school and making their way over. Caroline stopped dead in her tracks when she saw me, not quite believing how well this Vick could clean up I guess. I smirked and sipped my tea. Finally, Jeremy showed up, "V...Vicki?" he asks not understanding what I've done to myself. "Hey," I replied cheerfully "What happened to you?" he said taking in my new appearance.  "I decided to turn over a new leaf, granted ditching school wasn't the best way to show that... you know how people say things won't change until you get sick and tired of being sick and tired?" "No." "Well let's just say I'm finally sick and tired of how I used to be... hiding behind drugs, always disappointing my brother, blaming the whole world for getting stuck with crappy parents. I decided today to no longer be defined by those things. I even decided I'm gonna break up with Tyler Lockwood... for real this time." "Wow, seriously?" Jeremy said getting excited over that last part. "Yeah, things are always gonna be sucky around me, that's life right? But if I keep acting like throwing a tantrum is suddenly gonna change the world and make it give me what I think I deserve then I'm no better than my mom and I'll end up just like her... or worse, and I don't want to do that to Matt... or you." He gave me a shy smile at that one then he got a confused look, "Hey, aren't you supposed to be working right now?" he asks. "I am? I mean, I am, thanks... better hurry." I rush inside, crap I forgot Vicki worked at the grill, that certainly knocked me off the high horse I was just getting comfortable riding. I rush in back and find an apron, I got a dirty look from I'm guessing a manager but I kept my head down and got to taking orders, I finally see Matt, he's sitting with Tyler. I go up to their table and ask what they would like to drink. "Dr. Pepper sounds good, thanks, Vick," Matt says. "Of course brother, and for you?" I ask Tyler, who is clearly appreciating my new look, pausing a little too long on my chest, I'm pretty sure Matt just kicked him under the table because he curses under his breath and shifts in his seat a bit before answering me, "I'll have a coke." I nod and put my little notepad away, "coming up," I say and walk away to get their drinks but I still catch Matt asking Tyler not to ogle me right in front of him.  I pass Caroline and Bonnie as they enter talking about the new guy, Stefan Salvatore. My shift finally comes to an end, and I see Jeremy has awkwardly been hanging out, but it works in my favor. "Hey, can I ask a favor?" I ask going up to him. "Yeah, anything," he says jumping at the offer, "Would you mind walking me home... and helping tidy up the place I know it's a lot to ask but I want to do something nice for Matty but something tells me I'm gonna be completely hopeless with a vacuum... if I can even find where we keep ours." Jeremy chuckles, "yeah sure, no problem, actually sounds kind of fun." "Really?" I ask,  "you realize we'll be cleaning up with our clothes on right?" I get another laugh from Jeremy and it feels good that I'm making the kid happy after losing his parents and having a judgey sister always on his back,  "Alright, now it sounds less fun, but I'm still in." We arrive at the Donovan house and I can breathe a sigh of relief that I managed to work out where I live in this world without tipping off too many people. We get to cleaning, the house needs a lot of work, everything is out of date and mildewy. I decide... if I live long enough, I'll be showing up for all Vicki's future shifts at the grill to help Matt as much as I can. "So are you going to the party by the falls tonight?" Jeremy asks. "No, I'm gonna stay here, probably not the right environment for me to be in when I'm trying to turn over a new leaf." Jeremy nods, "yeah, I get it." "How about you?" I ask. "Yeah, I think I'm gonna go. Could do with blowing off some steam." He says, I was kind of hoping Vicki's new attitude would influence him to change as well but it doesn't seem to be transferring that quickly. "Do me one more favor?" I ask walking closer to him, "What?" "Stay with people... don't wander off alone in the woods," "OOkay, why?" He asks a bit freak out by my request. "Just been having these strange dreams lately... just don't want you getting hurt," I say playing with his t-shirt a bit. He studies me a bit, "are you sure you're okay, this is just a new leaf... out of the blue, nothing... happened?" "Yeah, absolutely, I guess it's gonna take a few days to shake all the paranoia that usually accompanies the drugs." JI can tell he doesn't quite believe me but he decides to let it go, "right... well, I promise I'll be careful." "Thanks, Jer," I give him a kiss on the cheek he leans in the kiss me for real and I let him, it's weird kissing a boy in high school again, but I guess I'm in high school too again, so many things to work out still. He leaves and I start snooping around, seeing what I can find out about Vicki. We didn't exactly learn much about her from the show, just that she was sleeping with Jeremy and Tyler and liked getting high. I'm gonna need to know more than that if I'm gonna go undetected here. I'm hoping after tonight I'll wake up in my own world but I get the sinking feeling that might not happen, that I might be here awhile.  I still don't understand how this happened or what exactly is going on, I'm just trying to make the best of it, I moved around a lot when I was younger, and adapting is a skill I've had to hone. Put me in any situation and I'll try just to get on with it and make the best of it.  I find which room's Vicki's... She has some pictures up, I study them. Wait, is that Vicki holding a newborn Matt? Vicki's the older one? But she's a year bellow him in school... crap I... I mean she must have been held back a few times, that's embarrassing.  It looks like she likes the band Garbage and... Elvis Costello, that's surprising. I find some DVDs it's old B&W horror. Huh, this girl and I just might have gotten along.  I'm startled by banging on the front door, I go over and look through the peephole... it's Jeremy. "Hey, what are you doing back here?" I take in his appearance he looks shaken up "There was a girl at the party... she was attacked in the woods, some kind of animal. She's dead." Crap, this is my fault, isn't it? I didn't go tonight so Damon attacked someone else, I want to tell myself none of this is real but... looking at Jeremy, I get the sick feeling this is 100% real, and I just got someone killed.