The sun was just beginning to rise over the small town of, Mystic Falls. The fresh Summer wind, blew through an opened window into the room of Elena Gilbert. The young woman, woke up and stretched, sitting up in bed. Looking over at her clock which read 8:30 A.M. The only reason she was up so early, on a Saturday morning was because it was her birthday. Her 18th none the less. Her other reason for being up, was because of Stefan. It had been two months since his departure from Mystic Falls, Damon, and herself. She knew he had done what he did to save his brother's life. At times, she would think selfish of herself for wishing that he hadn't. Clearing her mind of those thoughts, sighed, looking over at the picture on her night stand of her and Stefan. They looked too happy in that picture, her heart ached slightly from the pain she was going through, but she quickly got up to shower.

After her fifteen minute shower, which was only five minutes longer then her normal showers, Elena was dressed and ready to face the day. Finishing up her hair, she walked back out into her room, seeing a small box on her bed. The box was silver, with a small white bow on top. She picked it up carefully, and lifted the top off, she gasped at the contents inside. It was the necklace Stefan had given her, the one she thought she had lost forever. She picked up the note, and underneath was a note, which read: Elena, you only turn eighteen once. I know Stefan would have wanted you to have this back. I do hope, that you take it, and cherish it. I know, you would rather sit around and mope, but it's your birthday, and I know if Stefan were here, he'd want you to enjoy it. So stop moping, and for one night, please just get on with your life. ~ Damon. Elena smiled at Damon's neat script on the note, she set the box and note down, turning towards her mirror. She moved her hair to the side of her neck and put her necklace on. Smiling gently at her reflection she whispered "Happy Birthday, Elena."

A/N: I know the first chapter is so short, but cut me some slack! There will be more chapters, and they will be much longer, I can assure you this. Review, please! J