*(the time frame is 1864 but I wanna show childhood I’m 10) 1856 Mystic Falls, Virginia, was no place of grandeur. Not for women, at least. Im lucky my father, a respected businessman, ensured that money was no issue for my family. As a woman, my life revolved around the expectations of household chores sewing, cooking etc. my brothers had more freedom. They could roam freely getting lost in the fields or lakes, spending entire days doing as they pleased. They were reckless, careless even, despite being older. Their minds blurred when it came to pretty women. when it came to me They were kind and gentle, Damon is more the protector but Stefan was more gentle, the listener and guider. They know how much father hates it when I paint, read or draw. Says it’s not ‘lady like’ but every time he yells or crumples a drawing them and my mother always secretly give me more. mother secretly finds books and Damon gives me his old ones and finds charcoal and paper, Stefan finds paints or watercolor. I’m a very beautiful girl, slim, dark curly hair, pretty dresses, always has a ribbon in my hair. Which Damon Stefan and my mother also bring for me. But not in secret because father is fine with ribbon. today I am at the market with Damon. father gave him only enough for bread not wanting me to get any supplies for my ‘hobbies’.But I spot a beautiful ribbon and smile at it. Damon looks in the direction. And gets a strange idea to break