Hey everyone! So I know I haven't been active for a really long time but I recently finished the Vampire Diaries and I was feeling inspired so here's a little fanfic for all you Vampire Diaries fans. This story will be based on the characters' lives after Stefan died. I hope you all enjoy it and don't forget to review!

Elena's POV

I snuggle further into Damon's warm embrace, and look up into his sharp, yet sexy blue eyes. He smiles at me, and I can't help but smile back. It's moments like these that I missed the most while I was gone. It just feels so normal … so natural. After I met Damon and Stefan I never thought I'd be able to use those words ever again, but ever since Stefan gave Damon the cure, our lives have just felt so … human, literally. I break my gaze from his, and turn my attention to the writing engraved into the concrete in front of us, reading "Stefan Salvatore". My heart sinks. It's been nearly 5 months and the space in my heart where Stefan once was still hasn't been filled. He was the first true love of my life, other than Matt who was more of a childhood best friend than a boyfriend. Although I feel like I can't show my sadness too much when I'm around Damon and Caroline, because Stefan dying was an even bigger loss for them. We're all trying our best to move on because we know that it's what Stefan would've wanted us to do, but deep down, Stefan has left a scar on us all.

"Well I don't know about you but I think I've had my daily dose of depression," Damon says cheekily, trying to make light of the situation.

"Damon, it's okay to mourn for your dead brother," I murmur softly, turning to face him. I look into his eyes, and I know he is in pain.

"Well technically he was dead before," he winks, before walking out the gate. I watch him with admiration, he's so strong. Then he walks into a tree. I cover my mouth to prevent a laugh from escaping it.

"Ah," he groans, stepping away from the tree with his hand on his forehead. He pulls his hand away to reveal a small bleeding scratch. "You know, this whole clumsiness thing was a lot easier to avoid when I was a vampire." I laugh as I walk over to him and he curls his arm around my waist, and we walk home.

I'm preparing dinner when I hear a loud knock on the front door, and my heart skips a beat. I flash Damon a look of worry, while I wonder who it could be. No one has come to see us since Stefan died. Damon cautiously walks to the door and opens it, revealing a small figure with short, dark hair. A smile stretches across my face.

"Hey Bon Bon!" Damon grins, enveloping her in a hug.

"I'm so sorry that I didn't visit sooner, I just figured we all needed some time to ourselves to adjust," Bonnie sighs, before making eye contact with me. She pulls away from Damon and we run to each other, throwing our arms around each other. I'm smiling so hard that my cheeks are hurting, I haven't seen my best friend in nearly 5 months.

"Bonnie I've missed you so much," I murmur.

She pulls away and grabs my shoulders, staring intensely into my eyes.

"Elena I am so so sorry that I haven't visited you for so long, I just knew how much Stefan meant to the both of you and I just –" Bonnie starts.

"Bonnie, honestly, don't worry about it. I'm just glad to see you again," I smile. We sit down and I make coffee for the three of us.

"So how's life on the road?" I ask her excitedly.

"Oh my God it's been amazing! I don't know why I didn't do it sooner," she grins. "Enzo's been with me every step of the way too."

Damon rolls his eyes and asks, "speaking of Enzo, how is the lil' tool doing anyway?"

"He's doing just fine," Bonnie laughs. "I get to see him all the time. I mean, he technically isn't actually with me, he's in an entirely different universe but it's enough to keep me going." I smile admiringly at how strong she is for being able to cope with everything that she has been through, and I think back to the night of the hellfire, which she stopped all by herself.

"Have you heard from Caroline?" I ask her hopefully.

"This is Caroline Forbes that we're talking about here … she wouldn't let me go five months without all the drama that comes along with her," she laughs. "Why, have you?"

I twiddle my fingers and look down at them, "no, not really."

"Well I say we go pay Blondie a visit," Damon suggests, with a small smirk on his face.

I knock on the front door, and it opens to reveal Caroline, who has a massive smile on her face.

"Elena. Oh, my god," Caroline pulls me into a warm hug. "How are you? Oh, it's so good to see you. How is she? Is she good?" Caroline turns to Bonnie.

"Caroline, I'm right here. And I'm fine, thank you," I smile. I'm suddenly reminded of my first day back at school after my parents died, and how warm Caroline was when she greeted me. The same day I met Stefan for the first time … oh God. In my mind, thousands of thoughts are rushing through my head. What do I say? Oh, sorry that I haven't attempted to make any sort of contact for 5 months, I've been mourning over your dead husband?

"Elena, whatever it is … it's okay," Caroline says softly, obviously able to read my facial expression. I look her into the eyes, and pull her into another hug. I've really missed her.

"Mummm! Lizzy hid my hairbrush!" a small voice calls from inside the house, causing Caroline to pull away.

"Look guys I'm so happy that you came to visit me, but you've kinda come at a bad time," Caroline sighs, with a hint of tiredness in her voice. "I promise I'll text you soon and we can catch up properly."

"No worries, Care," I smile. "I just needed to see you."

Bonnie and Damon start heading towards the car and I turn to follow them, before a hand grabs my arm. I turn to see Caroline staring me dead in the eye with concern.

"I didn't want to tell you this while Damon and Bonnie were around," she whispers, checking her surroundings to make sure nobody could eavesdrop. "There's something wrong with Bonnie. Enzo dying has had a huge effect on her."

"But she said that she sees him all the time," I say, confused. Caroline stares into my eyes for a couple seconds longer before releasing her grip on me.

"Yeah you're right … never mind. Have a good day Elena, I'll see you soon."

There you have it … the first chapter! I hope you guys like it, and if you have any suggestions for the storyline please PM me or leave a review.