Life's funny that way sometimes.

Prologue.

They were friends because they had to be, Elena took care of the young girl because she had too, and yes because she wanted to. But she couldn't tell the broken girl with the swollen belly that she cared for her, it would only upset her further. She had given everything up for this baby, and even after all of that, she was doing Elena a favor.

"Are you sure you don't need anything?" Elena asked once more while slipping on her coat. It was her first date since she left Stefan, and Elena would be lying if she said she wasn't nervous. The girl's laughter filled the apartment with a joyous sprit Elena missed.

"Elena go have fun with Damon, I'm fine. Pregnant but fine." The girl moved her hand in a circular motion on her stomach as if trying to sooth the baby. Elena smiled, nodded, and then laughed.

"I thought I was supposed to be taking care of you," The girl stopped moving her hand to look up at Elena. Her green eye's so intense Elena could hardly hold her gaze.

"Don't stop living your life Elena. We take care of each other."

"No I take care of you." The girl's green eyes pooled with tears as she smiled at Elena. Elena smiled back. This was her life now, and she wouldn't change it for the world.

Authors note:

Alright tell me what you think, and if it goes well, I'll have the first chapter up by tonight