(Kristy' Prov)

I am getting ready to head over to Jenna's. I am nervous because of Mason being there but happy that i get to spend some time with Jenna. Caroline dropped me off and took off with Bonnie to go meet up with some friends at the grill. When I knocked on the door, Elena came and answered. "Hey Kristy, come in" she said. "Thanks the house smells good. Who is cooking?" i asked. "So you know Aunt Jenna can't cook too. Good I thought Jeremy and I were the only ones. Damon is cooking." she replied with a laugh. "Nope you and Jer are not the only who knows about Jenna secret. Can you do me a favor and put the wine in the fridge?" I replied. "Yeah sure, Jenna, Alaric and Mason and Damon are in the kitchen. Jer is playing video games with Stefan." she replied walking towards the kitchen. When I walked in I noticed Mason and Jenna and who i assumed to be Alaric in conversation. Damon was the first to notice my presence. "Kristy Forbes. We were wondering when you were going to show up." he said causing everyone else to stop talking. "Oh hey Kristy, This is my boyfriend Alaric. Alaric this is Kristy Forbes. She is Caroline's older sister." Jenna said. "Nice to meet you." I said as I shook Alaric's hand. "It's nice to meet you to. So Jenna said that you are a teacher?" he replied. "I have my teaching credentials but i never actually taught at a school." I replied. "A teacher, I guess we really learn something new. Didn't really picture you as the teacher type. I am sure you would have the boys paying attention in your class." Damon said causing me to turn and glare at him. I noticed Mason facial expression change at the comment. "Hey Mason" I said. "Hey Kristy" he replied with slight agitation. "Well I think I am going to go say hi to Jeremy and Stefan." I replied. Jenna gave me a apologetic look before I left the room. When I walked into the living room I found Jeremy and Stefan playing. "Hey guys" I said. "Hey" the both said in unison. They were too engrossed in the came so i decided to go back into the kitchen.

"Hey Kristy, can you help me set the table?" Jenna asked when I stepped into the kitchen. "Sure" i replied. When Jenna and I set the table she whispered "I am sorry, I didn't realize it would be that awkward." "It's fine, I am glad I get to meet your boyfriend." I replied. She smiled back as Damon came and sat the food on the table. As everyone sat at the table all kinds of different conversations erupted, but as the night continued Damon kept mentioning werewolves and I noticed it was starting to irritate Mason. I had a few too many glasses of wine and I was ready to go home when Mason announced he was leaving. "Mason, do you mind giving me a ride home?" i asked. "I have to make a quick stop first." Mason replied. "That's fine" I replied. Jenna pulled me aside as the boys made their last comments about sports. "I am sorry about tonight, I didn't mean for it to be that awkward. And I think Damon Salvatore it in to you." she said with a laugh. "Very funny Jenna. You are lucky I drank tonight." I replied with a laugh also. "Thanks for coming and call me when you get home." she replied. I slid on my jacket and said my goodbyes to everyone before i left with Mason.

(Damon's Prov)

I watched as Mason and Kristy leave before i pulled my little brother aside to talk. "I am going to test a theory out tonight." I said to Stefan. "Damon, no leave it alone. We already have enough problems with the founder's council looking for us. If we leave him alone we don't have to worry about causing more conflicts." Stefan replied. "That's what I do best. Now little brother go take care of your girlfriend and I will go take care of our little wolf problem." I replied earning a look of disapproval from Stefan and Elena. I gave them a small smirk before I said goodbye to Jenna and Alaric.

(Mason's Prov)

As we drove down the streets Kristy stayed quite. It was unsettling to me, even thought i was the one who most gave her the cold shoulder. I couldn't help but feel annoyed and pissed off she showed up after three years, but a part of me never stopped loving her. I decided to break the silence after about five minutes. "Kristy, I am sorry about the night of the funeral" I said causing her to switch her gaze from the street to me. "Mason, you wanted answers. I get it. I am moving back." she replied. "Are you taking that job Carol offered you?" I replied. "Yeah and I wanted to see if i could get a teaching job at the high school." she replied. "Wow so you actually went and got your degree to become a teacher then." I replied. "Yes, it was something i always wanted to do. Mason, can I ask you a question?" she replied. "Sure" I replied. She sighed first before saying "I really want us to be friends again. I know there will always be those bitter feelings towards me, but I don't want my past mistakes to get in the way of us being friends at all." "Kristy we all made mistakes and as much as I want to be a jackass to you, I can't. One Tyler will never let me live it down and I want a friendship with you just as much." I replied. "Jackass is the word i would have used" Kristy replied with a laugh. As we drove down the road Kristy and I laughed about the past and what things happened when we went our separate ways. After 15 minutes of talking i pulled up to the hardware store. "Kris, I got to get a few things." i said as i got out of the car. I wasn't expecting her to get out also. "What's with that look Lockwood" she said. "Nothing, i just know how much tools bore you" i replied making her laugh.

In the store I got the supplies i need for the night of the full moon. As I was putting the stuff in the trunk, I heard Damon walking up the street. "Well look what I found the wolf boy with a human." Damon said with a smirk on his face. "Damon, just stop I know what you are trying to prove" Kristy said stepping closer to me. Before anyone else had a chance to speak Damon had stabbed a silver knife into my stomach. "Silver burns doesn't it" Damon said with a smirk on his face. Kristy was by my side and yelling at Damon. I pulled out the knife and charged towards Damon and stabbed him in the ribs with the same knife. "See the silver thing is a myth Damon. Now you just cause a fight that I was more than happy to avoid." I said to him as he lay grunting in the middle of the street. Kristy stared stunned by my actions, but she followed my lead as i climbed back into the truck. On the way to her house she didn't say anything the last things she said to me was goodnight as she climbed out of the truck and made her way to her front door.

(Damon's Prov)

After the little incident with Mason I went home to drink and talk to Stefan. When I walked in the house Stefan sat on the couch writing his journal. I smirked at him and wondering what comment my brother had written about me this time. "Damon please tell me you didn't do anything stupid?" Stefan asked as I poured myself a glass of Brandy. "No Stefan, I didn't know just test the silver theory on Mason Lockwood." i replied with a sarcastic tone. "Damn it Damon, here is just another mess I am left to clean up of yours." Stefan replied. I sat on the couch and drank my bourbon as Stefan continued with his banter.

(Kristy's Prov)

It was now Wednesday and it was time for Duke's party. When I arrived with Bonnie and Caroline I saw Mason and Duke talking. "Alright girls have fun, I am going to go talk to Mason and Duke. Remember to save me a dance and no drinking too much" I said to Bonnie and Caroline. They laughed and took off to go find their own friends. "Kristy Forbes, you're back in town. Now this really is going to be a party" Duke said as I approached. "Yes I am back. And i see you took the opportunity to throw a party." I replied making him laugh. "Well it's been a while since anyone has seen you in this town." Duke replied. "Yes it has, but I am here for a while. I have to see my sister and nephew graduate." I replied. "Mason, Tyler still calls her his aunt?" Duke asked looking at Mason. "Yeah he does. By the way Tyler was looking for you Kristy." Mason replied. "Well I will go look for him. Bye guys, ohh and Mason since we are friends you owe me a dance" I replied with a smirk before leaving to find Tyler. When I found Tyler he was dancing with one of the girls from his school. When I was about to walk away he stopped dancing and came towards me. "Aunt Kristy, I wasn't sure you were going to show up." Tyler said as he hugged me. "I came to keep a closer eye on you and Caroline and of course all the other kids." I replied. "Well I am glad you are moving back." he replied. "Thanks kid, so am I. Well go back and dance with that girl. She is giving me the stink eye because you are talking to me." I replied making both of us laugh.

I danced with Caroline, Bonnie and Elena as Stefan talked to the guys. After dancing a few songs I decided it was time for a beer, so I left the girls. I grabbed a beer and found an empty table to sit at. I watched as my sister and her friends dance, when I felt someone slid into the next seat next to me. "Kristy, I am surprised you aren't dancing" Damon said. I turned around to meet his gaze. "I was dancing but I needed a break. And you are not one of the people I would like to see right now." I replied. "Aww you and your hurtful words. You know I think it's a turn on." he replied. "Very funny, that little stunt you tried to pull the other night caused you and your brother a lot of problems." I replied. "What do you know about wolf boy?" he replied. "I know that one wolf bite can kill a vampire and I also know Mason has a plan to get you and your brother killed." I replied. "So he explained to you all about the werewolves and vampires. I am surprised that's not something I would bring up to the woman I was marrying." he replied. "What do you want Damon? I don't have the patients to deal with you right now. You are putting me in an awkward position with you and the Lockwood's. And I forgot the thank you for making my mom take you with Caroline and I to New York." I replied with agitation. "Oo feisty I like it. You want to keep the peace between us how sweet. But Mason I will deal with myself. And I am really going to enjoy this little road trip with you and your sister this weekend." he replied with a smirk.

"ugg I can't deal with you. I am trying to protect your brother. He has been helping my sister with being a vampire. The only reason why she is a vampire is because of your psychotic ex girlfriend. So please leave me, my family and friends alone." I replied raising my voice higher than I anticipated causing my sister and Tyler to come to me. "Is everything alright Kristy?" Caroline said as she approached. "I am fine. I think I am going to head home. Are you ready to leave?" I replied. "I can take Caroline and Bonnie home if you like Aunt Kristy." Tyler said looking back and forth between Damon and I. "Please Ty that would be great. And please tell Mason to call me." I replied. "No problem Kristy." Tyler replied hugging me and leaving to go find the rest of his friends. "I can go home with you" Caroline said. "No it's fine. You have fun with your friends but don't come home to late okay. We have to keep you on mom's good side for this weekend." I replied. "Okay I will be home in an hour or so. Get some sleep Kris." Caroline replied hugging me and shooting Damon a glare before leaving.

"Goodbye Damon" I said before heading toward my car. As I got to my car and opened the door Damon appeared in front of me."I don't usually apologize, but I will. I am sorry. I have one question for you" he said. "What Damon? You have been the main source of my problems since i arrived back home. I accept your apology, but I would like you to stay away" I replied. "I want the chance to get to know you. Dinner and then i take you home." he replied. "Fine tomorrow at 8, but some place not in town. i already have my sister worrying about me. And ohh it's not a date. It's a chance for us to learn about each other instead of listening to what we heard about each other." I replied climbing into my car. I went home showered and changed into comfortable clothes before turning on the tv. I knew Caroline wasn't going to be happy about me going to dinner with Damon, but I needed to see who he was, instead of seeing the guy he tried to put out to show.