Warning: Rated T (rating will be changed to M later) for Dark Themes, Graphic Violence, Language, Sexual Situations.

Chapter One

Dear Diary, Elena Gilbert wrote perfectly in cursive form into her journal. She was completely relaxed with a warm blanket draped over her as she sat at her window. The blue sky was beginning to fade into darkness.

Graduation of 2014 was finally here. Everything is perfect; that may sound cliché, but it's the truth and the truth feels good. She tucked a flawless piece of straight hair behind her ear, her equally matching dark eyes occasionally glancing out her window, peacefully observing the calm night of Mystic Falls.

Well, there is only one matter, even though I try not to worry about it, but no matter how much I try to avoid or ignore it; I just can't stop thinking about it. Elena paused, her hand frozen and the pen permanently inking the paper. A deep breath was released and she started to write again. Its Stefan's troubled older brother Damon again. Today was graduation; yes, everyone and I graduated today at Mystic Falls High. It was a beautiful ceremony and all, until Damon ruined the entire thing by showing up completely wasted.

An upset frown etched its way on her tanned face and she hesitated once again before she had the courage to write again. It was such a terrible scene. Not to mention, Damon embarrassed Stefan and his father deeply. The Salvatore's are now the central gossip in town. Since Mystic Falls is such a small place, everyone and everything gets around and word spreads like a virus on a computer.

Elena lifted her head up and her eyes caught the red fabric of her graduation gown that was still hung up next to her closet. Only a few hours ago, she was wearing that robe and walking up the stage to claim her diploma. It felt so surreal that she now just graduated high school.

Even though Damon won't ever admit it, a part of me believes that he's jealous of Stefan. I believe this because Damon never acknowledges Stefan for any of his hard work. I want to feel remorse for the older Salvatore, but all I feel is anger. He could've done better in school, but he chose not to. Damon dropped out of his senior year once he turned eighteen, which really upset his father.

Elena paused in her writing as she heard her mother call her name from downstairs. Shrugging the blanket off her, the brunette closed her journal and hid it behind her large frame that was above her bed. Heading downstairs, Elena noticed her mother was standing at the doorway. Someone must be here.

"Elena, honey." Her mother smiled warmly at her. "Stefan's here."

A smile spread across her face as she thanked her mother and stepped outside on the porch with her boyfriend, making sure the front door was closed to give them some privacy.

"What are you doing here?" she asked breathlessly, her eyes draping over Stefan. He was wearing his signature leather jacket which Elena secretly adored. It made him look really sexy. His short copper golden hair looked styled and Elena had the immediate desire to run her fingers through it.

"What am I doing here?" he retorted playfully, making Elena smile gently as she drank in the wonderful sight of his emerald eyes. "I'm here to visit my beautiful girlfriend, of course." He stepped closer to her, leaving no space between them. Elena blushed at the gesture.

"So I see." She observed, trying to keep her breathing under control. For four years, since freshman year, they've been dating and Elena heavily cherished all those moments they had together. A distant memory of her and Matt Donovan briefly popped to her head; she remembered being in a relationship with Matt through middle school before they ultimately decided to break it off, due to their differences and views.

Stefan chuckled as he gently grabbed Elena's hands and held them. "Listen, everyone is gathering at the Grill tonight, it's gonna be a huge graduation party."

"I know." Elena nodded, trying not to focus her gaze on his soft lips. "Everyone at school's been talking about it. It's going to be the biggest party of the year." She paused, trying to control her breathing. Why did he have this effect on her? "Stefan, we don't have to go. I know big parties like that aren't your thing so I don't want you to feel forced to go."

"Elena." Stefan stated, rubbing circles on her hands. "Don't worry about it, and you're right. Those type of events aren't my thing, but it doesn't matter because I'll have Mystic Fall's most beautiful girl right by my side."

A shy smile lifted her lips. "Oh, stop that, Stefan. Really though, we don't have to go. We can just stay here, maybe go up to my room and have some time to ourselves." She suggested, reaching up and pressing a chaste kiss to his addicting lips.

Stefan smiled from the sweet kiss before reluctantly pulling away. "We've got all the time in the world." His hands reached up and cupped her face. "But this is the last high school celebration and everyone expects us to be there."

Elena's hands reached up and entwined her fingers with his. "You're right. Can you give me a moment? I need to get my jacket and purse."

Stefan kissed her forehead. "Take all the time you need."

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Caroline Forbes squealed in delight as she saw her best friend Elena Gilbert and Stefan Salvatore walk through the doors in the Grill. Sliding off her boyfriend, Klaus' lap, making him loudly protest, it was a surprise that she nearly sprinted to her friends in those high heels of hers.

"Oh my God! You guys made it!" Caroline forcefully brought Elena into a hug followed by Stefan. Elena observed Caroline's appearance for the night; she was wearing a sexy red dress that hugged her curves in all the right places. Elena felt terribly out of place as she glanced around and noticed all the girls wearing revealing dresses. Wearing a T-shirt, jeans, leather jacket, and Converse; Elena stuck out like a sore thumb.

"We wouldn't miss it for the world, Care." Elena replied with a smile as she and Stefan followed the bubbly blonde to a crowded table that had all their friends. Caroline went to go sit back down on Klaus' lap. Next to the couple was Tyler and Matt, followed by Bonnie and Elena's younger brother Jeremy.

"Hey guys," Elena greeted everyone as she occupied the spot next to her brother and Stefan took his place next to her. "Bonnie, how does it feel to be dating jailbait?" she asked her best friend playfully. The last year, Bonnie and Jeremy ended up getting together, which surprised Elena. But nonetheless, she accepted their relationship.

"It feels wonderful, Elena." Bonnie responded while keeping her chocolate eyes locked with Jeremy. "Just as long as I don't get arrested for dating a minor." The dark-skinned woman teasingly poked her boyfriend in the ribs as he reached and clasped her fingers within his.

"Hey, give me a break, babe." Jeremy pulled her close. "I'm almost seventeen."

"Almost as in six months from now." Bonnie smirked.

"Sixteen and a half sounds like a pretty sexy age to me." Caroline jokingly commented from the other side of the table.

"I couldn't have agreed more." Bonnie whispered, her eyes still not leaving Jeremy's before she reached in and pecked his lips, making Elena smile at the two. But Elena's smile quickly disappeared as her brother actually took advantage of the kiss and deepened it.

"Jer." She hit his shoulder hard, making him protest. "No PDA, little brother."

Caroline smacked Klaus on the shoulder. "How come you don't kiss me like that?" she gestured to Bonnie and Jeremy's make-out session that happened not too long ago.

"Oh, come now, love." Klaus spoke in his British accent, making Caroline soften. His voice always seemed to do things to her. "You know that inexperienced little boy has nothing on a real man like me."

"Inexperienced?" Jeremy said offended while Bonnie only laughed at his expression.

"Don't make fun of Jeremy like that." Matt defended him.

"Thank you." Jeremy said thankful to his friend.

"It's not his fault that he didn't get his cherry popped until a few hours ago." Matt continued, a smirk evident on his face as everyone gasped or looked completely shocked.

"Hey, screw you, man." Jeremy fired back. "At least I got some action."

"Okay, that was way too much information." Elena said, trying to scrape the disturbing thought of her brother getting laid by her best friend.

"How I love our daily discussions." Stefan said sarcastically as he draped his arm over Elena's shoulder and scooted them close together to get comfortable.

"Hell yeah, I'm entertained everyday by hanging out with you loser-ass dickheads." Tyler smiled sardonically at his friends.

"Thanks, man." Jeremy said wryly.

"Okay, everyone, be quiet. I have a very important announcement to make." Caroline spoke up before Klaus purposely made a noise. Caroline rolled her eyes while correcting herself, "Excuse me, we have a very important announcement to make."

Klaus squeezed her thigh affectionately and whispered, "Much better, love." Caroline cleared her throat, distracted by his warm hands that were sneakily inching their way up her dress.

"Um, well…" She gripped one of his hands, her nails digging in his palm, making him briefly smirk at the way she was reacting to his scorching touch.

"Yes, blondie, we're waiting," Tyler said impatiently, urging her to continue. Caroline started laughing loudly, but really she was fighting the strong urge to just jump Klaus' bones right then and there. But they had an audience and everyone was giving her the strangest looks.

"Well, as everyone knows. There's gonna be a big game in Chicago. Eagles vs. Bears." Caroline flinched as Klaus was caressing the outside of her underwear. "We scored six tickets. Anyone want to come?" Caroline hurriedly finished before smacking her boyfriend's greedy hand.

"When's the game?" asked Bonnie as she held hands with Jeremy.

"Next week." Klaus answered, bringing Caroline closer as he comfortably rested his chin on her bare shoulder while wrapping his strong arms around her flat stomach.

"Crap. I can't." Bonnie said disappointedly. "I have an orientation to attend at UVA."

"I don't know, man." Matt said in an unsure tone. "I'm gonna be working long shifts here at the Grill. I can't take some time off. I need the money to save for college."

"Oh, come on, guys!" Caroline groaned. "It's the biggest game of the season! At least four of you have to come with us! We're not just gonna waste the tickets on people we don't like." Caroline glanced at Tyler. "What about you, Lockwood?"

"Sorry to crush your hopes, but I'm not down for a stupid game in Chicago. I got important matters to attend to." His eyes trailed across the Grill to land on Vicki, who was busy working the late shift. Matt noticed this and punched him in the shoulder.

"Like screwing my sister?" Matt guessed, his disapproving tone taking over.

"Something like that." Tyler unintentionally licked his lips.

"Elena, Stefan…? Please?" Caroline practically begged.

Elena, who was quiet the entire time, thought about it. She didn't have anything going on next week. Not so sure, she turned to Stefan and asked, "What do you think, Stefan?"

Stefan shrugged nonchalantly. "Only if you're going, Elena." He smiled sweetly at her, making her heart melt like a Popsicle on a hot day.

Elena hesitated before releasing a sigh. "I suppose."

Caroline's loud squeal of excitement made Elena jump. Immediately, Caroline began to talk about their plans, of what to pack, and everything else. Elena and Stefan glanced at each other in amusement while Caroline continued babbling off with Klaus smiling lovingly at his girlfriend.

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After the long night at the Grill, Stefan returned Elena home. Immediately, she discussed with her parents that she was going on a trip next week to Chicago for a football game. Since she was eighteen and graduated, they agreed to give her freedom to go on this trip with her friends – but on one condition, she had to take Jeremy with her.

Elena wasn't bothered by having to take her brother, they got along well actually. But she felt bad that Bonnie wasn't able to go with them due to that important orientation.

Once she finished talking with her parents and brother, she traipsed up the stairs to her room. Getting comfortable by putting on pajamas and piling her long hair into a ponytail, she grabbed her diary from her secret hiding place and resumed writing while positioning herself next to the window.

I just got back from the Grill; it was a huge graduation party. It was kind of fun, I don't know. I'm not too much of a party girl, like my best friend, Caroline, for example. She's usually the one who's always dragging me to these kind of events. But surprise, surprise, it was Stefan who actually persuaded me to go to the Grill tonight.

Elena grabbed her blanket from the floor and enveloped her petite body within the warmth of the fabric. She continued writing, thinking thoughtfully. Caroline and Klaus announced to everyone that they ended up scoring tickets for some exciting game that was happening in a week. Honestly though, I'm not a huge football fan. I only agreed to go to be able to spend time with them and Stefan before we all part our separate ways. Everyone's leaving Mystic Falls and that thought scares the living hell out of me. I still have no idea where I want to go. I've applied for scholarships but nothing's happened. Most likely, I'm going to attend the Mystic Falls local college.

Her eyelids began to feel heavy but she slid away the strong urge to sleep as she forced herself to finish her journal entry; she repeated this routine every night. She always had to write down her thoughts. Memories were too important to her. Apparently, I have to drag Jeremy along with me to this game, which I know he's not excited for her. He'd rather have Bonnie be there with him; I don't blame him though. I wish Bonnie would come with us too. At least I'll have Stefan, Jeremy, Caroline, and Klaus. But there's still one last ticket left. I know for a fact that Klaus wants to use all the tickets and not waste them like garbage. I wonder who he plans to bring with us.

Elena finished her entry and hid her journal away from the world. Crawling into bed, exhausted from the day's events that unfolded, Elena yawned drowsily as she slipped under the thick comforters. Turning off her light, she fell asleep in a quick matter of seconds.

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Date Posted: 08/09/14

A/N: This is a crossover of Vampire Diaries along with the 2005 version of House of Wax. I apologize if the TVD characters seem OOC, I'm just exploring a universe where they are all human. So right now, I'm going to put out a few warnings: there will be some deaths for our beloved characters (if you don't like that stuff, don't read), this story will have DARK themes. I'm not so sure how far the darkness, violence, or sexual situations will go, but I'll find that out soon enough. Right now, this story is rated T, but it will be changed to M soon. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask me. Also before I forget, Damon will be in the next chapter ;)

Thank you for reading :D

- Nina