How is one to go to school after losing their parents two months ago? All the pity, I didn't want it nor need it. Its all fake anyways, the only ones who truly care about me are my friends the others they just tell me their condolences and move on with their life. Trust me I would rather have it that way but why tell me anything at all? Yes, the respect thing but maybe I don't care.

Shaking my head I ran a hand through my long hair. "Come on Elena you can do this, it's not so bad."

Even the amounts of times I said those words in my head, they didn't apply to how I really felt.

"I know it's hard." Anna's kind words soothe me, just a little before she gave me a hug. Then we headed out the door. The car ride was uneventful, just trees and grass. Jeremy fell asleep in the backseat. I wondered to myself if he didn't want to come back to school just as much as I didn't. I know our parents death was hard on him too.

When the car parked it took all of my power to get out of that car.

"Elena!" And it starts.

Jeremy disappeared after getting out of the car, lucky him.

"Hey guys," I responded, my voice low which matched everything I've been feeling.

Bonnie stood next to Caroline, their faces both matched with that same look that I've grown used to. Sympathy, but I call it pity.

"Before you guys say anything, I'm fine really." I gave them both a hug, then started my way to the entrance. They followed.

"You know it's okay if you're not fine." Bonnie countered.

"Yes, we would completely understand." Caroline piped in after Bonnie making me only get more annoyed.

But I am okay, yes not perfect but I'm going to be okay. Couldn't they understand that?

I turned around to face them. I'm not going to blow up. I won't, I just need to stay calm and I'll be okay.

"Look, it's been two months. I just want to be normal, not the girl everyone pities." They nodded and as I faced back forward my body collided with someone else's. Great.

"I'm so sorry." I blurted finally getting a gaze at the strangers face.

"It's cool, no worries." It was a guy, with gelled back golden hair. He smiled, and for the first time since I woke up this morning so did I.

AN;

Okay this part sucks I know but, I will write the next chapter way longer and more eventful. I promise! :3 Thanks for reading!