Adrianna: Fifteen

Noelle sat nervously in the limo glancing awkwardly in Dominic’s direction every once in a while. She’d only agreed to go with him as friends but she could since that he wanted more and she really didn't  A boyfriend would only distract from her musical goals and she couldn't have that. Gemma caught her eye and gave her a knowing look. It was so unfair how she could read her mind and know why Noelle really didn't want to date Dominic or any other guy in school. It was a silly crush anyway, nothing would ever come of it after all he was older and looked at her as a kid but Noelle couldn't help it she had it bad for Jude.

Gemma didn't have the same problem as her sister, high school boys suited her just fine and she happily brought home Jeremy after spending the entirety of prom with him, they quickly became an item.

Most days Noelle would spend a few hours at Jude’s, they would do have a nice little jam session to help her learn those few notes she still had trouble with. She certainly was improving and he kept assuring her she would have no problems when the time came for graduation.

“You really are a fast learner Noelle.” He told her. “I actually have some good news.”

“Really what is it?” She asked excitedly.

“Well in I got you an audition with the local music manager for the day after you graduate.” He smiled.

“No freaking way!!!” She shrieked almost bouncing with glee.

“Yes way… only problem is now we’ll have to work a lot harder. Since it’s coming pretty quick.”

“That is so not a problem I will do whatever it takes.” She said stepping close to him.

“Right good.” He replied in a strangely high voice.

“An audition huh?” Gemma asked her as they sat at the table the next morning before school.

“Yes, exciting right?” Noelle asked her beaming.

“Sure, I’m just concerned about all those extra hours you’ll be putting in… is that really a good idea?” She raised an eyebrow.

“Gemma he’s just my mentor.” Noelle sighed. Gemma didn't buy it for a second. She had went with Noelle a couple of days ago to watch their Jam session and had seen a lot more than a mentors admiration in that guys eyes. He just better watch himself or she’d have his head on a stick.

Pushing her worries for her little sister aside Gemma climbed on the bus for the last time. She couldn't believe in just hours she would finally be an adult and on her way to making her father proud. She looked at the bus driver remembering her first ride home with Zach and how he’d been so concerned. Of course that driver was long gone and the new guy wasn't half as suspicious, according to Zach that is. Gemma, being a vampire, of course knew the guy was harmless.

After school was her drama awards ceremony where she won a few awards for her brilliant acting skills, she didn't really pay attention to all the details she was too focused on getting home for her party.

“Soon enough it’ll be your birthday and we can start seeing each other again.” Gemma assured Jeremy just before she went out to blow her candles.

“Yes and then we can get married and start a family.” He told her with a smile.

“Erm right.” She said awkwardly. She had zero intention of ever getting married and children? Well she wasn't sure that was in the cards either, but who knew she had a long time before children would be a real concern.

“I know that the renovations have been stressful on you and your sister, I hope that your new room is suitable.” Adrianna said stopping her daughter before she made her way to the cake.

“It’s great mom, looks just like the old one and I loved the old one.” She smiled.

“We can always add next to Noelle’s when it’s finished and give you more space.”

“I really don’t need it mom this is perfect.”

“I can’t believe you’re going to be all grown up.” Adrianna said tearing up.

“Come on mom don’t do that…” Gemma sighed hugging her. “I’ll always be your little girl.”

“Just not so little.” Adrianna smiled. “Now let’s get to that cake.”

Gemma looked down at the candles thinking of what to wish for, really she couldn't think of much she wanted that she couldn't get herself so she wished for luck in achieving her goals. As she blew out her candles she waited for the familiar sparkles to surround her only this time it was a red light.

After the red glow started to dissipate Gemma felt an odd sensation, all of her senses were even more heightened then before and she felt unbelievably powerful. She wondered if this was what her brother had meant when he said she’d understand things when she was older, of course she still didn't understand his decision. Why would anyone want to waste power like this doing something silly when they could dominate the town?

“I still don’t get it Jack, I feel amazing like I could concur the world why would you walk away from that?” She asked him after skipping cake, food just didn't look appealing anymore.

“Trust me sis it’ll hit you one day.” He smiled.

“Why do you have to be so cryptic?”

“I’m the older brother it’s what I do.” He shrugged.

“I couldn't help but notice your brother decided not to show.” Adrianna said smirking at Winter.

“He’s working late but he sends his best.” She shrugged.

“I’m sure its work.”

“Would you really want him here?”

“No, but then again I don’t want him or the rest of you around my daughter period.” Her tone was polite but Winter could see just how pissed Adrianna was to have her around.

“Yes well we are her family and he’s the one who is still going to be here when she’s still young and beautiful and you’re rotting in the ground.”

“That’s true, but let’s not forget who will be going first… if I’m not mistaken your birthday isn't too far away.” Adrianna smirked. “Do forgive me I have to visit with some other guests.” She walked away leaving the other woman glaring behind her.

Gemma’s first order of business after the party was to fix her computer that one of the guests had so kindly broken. She wasn't the handiest of girls but she did manage to get the dang thing working after a few hours of fiddling. “Finally!” She shouted when it started up no problem. “If you ever break again I’m taking you out back with an ax.”

The next morning Gemma got a phone call just before they headed out for graduation. “Hello? Oh hey dad!” She said happy her father had finally gotten a hold of her. “Oh no it’s fine I understand… tomorrow? I suppose that’ll be fine but I thought… no I… uh huh… OK I will. Talk to you soon. Bye.” She hung up uncertain of how she felt about what he just told her. She quickly shook it off  putting it out of her mind and headed out the door with the rest of her family.

Graduation was a long boring ceremony but Gemma managed to graduate with honors and was voted most likely to burn down her own house, she had laughed at that one. The odds she would burn down her own house were slim… someone else’s however… well anything could happen.

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So Gemma is a young adult now. She isn't the heir however but I rolled Single parent with help so she'll be sticking around. Noelle is only 5 days out from her birthday so Generation 2 will be officially taking over soon. I'm very excited to get to their story, its a lot more exciting then Adrianna's was lol probably because I actually have a plan this time instead of just going with whatever works.