Elena left mystic falls behind her, Damon had told her it was better if they weren't together and that she was better off without him. He thought her leaving him would make things easier. She could start college with a fresh start and wouldn't have to worry about him anymore. But that was all a mistake when Elena returned. Hiding from Damon in Seattle was hard but she knew he wouldn't find her if she was half way across the country. She was angry with him and she didn't want to be found… yet.
It was the beginning of July and Elena had just finished college. She was starting her new career as a pediatrician. She loved working with kids she was great with them. I mean she had the practice. Walking up to her new home with boxes in her hand Elena breathed in the Mystic Falls air. She missed it. It wasn't like the Seattle air she had gotten use to. Mystic Falls felt clean and fresh like she had always remembered it. Not that Seattle wasn't clean it just wasn't the same as home.
Elena carried the boxes inside to a little boy with raven black hair playing with legos and car toys.
Ethan can you please help mommy by putting yours toys away? We need to finish unpacking, we have guest on their way.
Momma who is coming? As he looked at Elena all she could see was his blue cerulean eyes staring back at her so innocent like.
Uncle Stefan and aunt Caroline are on their way so to help us unpack and make dinner. Does that sound like a plan? She said as a statement not looking for answer.
Ethan was more than excited. He loved his aunt and uncle. They were basically the only ones who knew about him other than Jeremy and Bonnie. They always spoiled him rotten. Stefan was like a father figure to him.
Yay! I can't wait to show uncle Stefan my cars, my legos and my new clothes you bought me.
Elena smiled brightly as her son talked with lots of excitement. She kept a smile on her face even though she knew she was sad inside. Sad that Ethan didn't have a real father in his life. after leaving Mystic falls Elena didn't have the courage to date again, dating brought back too many found memories, she couldn't even imagine being with someone other than Damon. He was her first real love and always will be.
Elena got lost in her own thoughts that she didn't even realize Caroline and Stefan had arrived.
Lena, you okay? Caroline had been calling out Elena's name for the fourth time now.
Yeah, I'm sorry. Just thinking about something, its nothing.
It didn't seem like nothing, you were pretty zoned out there.
Elena walked over to her friends and properly greeted them with a hug.
I missed you guys, how have you been? She asked trying to change the subject.
Pretty good, the banks doing great, I just got promoted as the new accounting manager. Caroline's been busy with planning all the towns events. As a matter of fact there is one coming up next weekend. You should come it's the Mystic Falls parade.
Elena hesitated at the thought of going. She was scared she would run into a certain Salvatore.
I don't know you guys, I have a lot going on around here. She said trying to come up with a fake excuse.
He's not going to be there. Caroline said coming out of the kitchen.
He has a business trip that weekend, so he will be out of town.
Then we will be there, Elena said with a relief. She knew she would run into him but she didn't want to so quickly.
Finishing putting things away after two hours, the gang called it a quits and decided to head the to Mystic grill.
He won't there will he?
No. He's stuck in his office making deadlines.
Walking into grill felt amazing. Everything was the same. It felt great to be back that is until she spotted him.
