Elena was nervous-she was starting first grade tomorrow and her best friend would be in third grade. She would never see him. She would only see his brother, Stefan who happened to be in the same grade as her, she also got to see Caroline, Bonnie, and Matt but they couldn't fill the hole that is Damon.

Lovesick little Elena walked over to Damon's house, his house was just across the street. She tapped eagerly on the door and was met by a smiling face that was thier dad, Gisuppee.

''Elena, you here to play with the boys?'' He asked.

Elena nodded her little head. Gisuppee gave her a warm smile. ''Come in,'' He invited.

She went past him and walked upstairs-thier house was a old boarding house so it was easy to get lost in. Elena called thier names as she searched.

Then she found Stefan's smiling face, he embraced her with a sweet hug. ''I'm happy you came over.'' He said shyly as he suddenly became interested in the floor.

Elena smiled. Stefan had always been awkward when it came to girls, especially Elena. ''Me too,'' She said.

Then Damon came out of his room and smirked when he saw Elena. ''You couldn't wait to see me.'' Damon gloated.

Elena rolled her eyes and hugged him. ''Your just in time.'' Damon said.

Elena smiled as they went downstairs to go outdoors. They've had this ritual for as long as they could walk and talk. They would go outside and watch the sunset together. It was beautiful.

They got on thier spot and layed on the prickly grass. They looked up at the sky, waiting eagerly for it.

Damon looked over at Elena. ''Why don't you want to go to first grade?'' Damon questioned, his blue eyes full of curiousty.

Elena looked over at him, brown eyes sparkling. ''I'm scared because you won't be there.'' Elena admitted.

Damon smiled and grabbed her hand. ''I wasn't with you in kindergarden though.'' Damon reminded her.

Elena sighed. ''Yeah, but big kids are in first grade and they steal your barbie dolls and animal krackers.'' Elena shared her fears.

Damon smiled. ''They're not that bad. Wait until we get into middle school.'' Damon assured her.

Elena smiled as she looked over at him then at the sky, in which the sunset was finally setting. ''It's beautiful!'' Elena cheered, her brown eyes sparkling with delight.

Damon laughed as he looked at her and only her. ''Yeah, I agree.'' He stated.