"You said, "Look at me". and looked away, and you wrote the song I wanna play"

I heard my favorite lyrics sing at me from iPod dock. Today would be a good day, I just knew it. It was my 19th birthday plus it was Friday on top of that.. so what could go wrong right? I jumped up outta bed and danced my way to the shower, nothing could ruin my mood today. NOTHING. Just as i opened the door, to mine and my brother Jeremy's conjoined bathroom I saw his naked ass yell "ELENA! I'm in here!"

"Oops! Sorry Jer! I thought you wouldn't be up for another hour.. I'm usually the first one up. haha."

"Well not today!" he said as he opened up his door thankfully in boxers this time and walked over to me and said "Happy birthday Elena. love you."

I couldn't help but smile at him, he never disappointed me on my birthday. I jumped in the shower and after about just standing there for 20 minutes i decided it was time to wash up. Sometimes I just love sitting in the shower and letting the water beat off of my back it soothes me somehow. Shoving the shower curtain aside i grabbed my town and walked into my room. to my surprise sitting on my bed was a baby blue wrapped present with a beautiful silver bow on top. As I got closer to the little gift my eyes immediately went to the tag that was hanging off, I picked the delicate present off my night stand and read the tag which said: "Enjoy your day, you deserve it. - Jer." I just smiled at myself, he's always one these little things to me ever since he was old enough too.. whether it be a picture he drew when he was four or the origami dog he made me when he was 6.

"Come out, come out wherever you are!" I shouted

"BOO!" he said from behind me.

I jumped and turned around to look at my baby brother, who wasn't that much a baby anymore.. he's lost all of his baby fat and was now a 16-year-old teenage boy. Time honestly flew by these past 3 years.

"Jer, you didn't have to get me anything! But thank you." I said as i hugged him.

"You're welcome, but aren't you gonna open it? he said looking down at the little gift in my hands.

"Well duh!" I said with a goofy grin on my face.

As I opened the gift I could shake what it was, as I lifted the lid up all I could see was paper.

"Jeremy, what the hell? did you shed up all the pictures you've made me in the past years and shove them all into the box?" I laughed.

"Hardy har har Elena, no open the paper up and read what it is." he said

So I did what he said and when the paper was finally open i squealed in delight. There were 4 tickets to go see my favorite band ever.. Linkin Park.

"OH MY GOD! Jeremy! You didn't have to but I'm so glad you did, thank you so much! You are the absolute best brother ever!" I screamed.

"I know, I know" he said with a wink. "I got four because i figured you take Stefan, plus there's an extra two for whoever else you wanna bring, it's your birthday and all so you can live it out."

"Will you go with me and Stefan to Jer?" I pleaded with my eyes.

I watched as he took out his wallet and took out a piece of paper that looked just like mine.

"How can I take one of your tickets if I've already got my own?" He snickered.

"YAY! So that means I can invite Caroline and Bonnie!" I said jumping up and down.

"Yes, that's exactly what it means." he retorted.

As I stopped jumping up and down I happened to look at the clock. "Oh shit Jer! it's almost 8, are you ready for school?"

"Just gotta put proper attire on and I'll be ready. Meet you downstairs in five." He said over his shoulder as he walked away.

I got my school books together and shoved my present from Jeremy into my purse and headed downstairs right on the edge of the staircase was a letter from Aunt Jenna. I could tell as soon as I looked at the handwriting.

It said: "Dear Elena,
Happy birthday my love! I can't believe you're finally 19, it seems that just like yesterday I was here waiting for your parents to bring you home for the first time. Sorry I can't be here for you when you wake up but we'll do something tonight I promise. I had to go to work early and Ric wanted to go to an early breakfast. Anyway, Happy Birthday! I love you.
- Jenna."

Jeremy and I got into the car and when we pulled out and drove to school, we did our usually talking about life girls, Stefan and I, plus how our grades were. We both are doing great in history since our history teach Mr. Saltzman also known as "Ric" knows all about the craziness here in Mystic Falls. It kinda benefits us both. As I pulled into my usual parking spot I didn't see Caroline, Bonnie, Matt, Tyler, Or Stefan waiting for me like they usually do.

"Hmm." I made the noise out loud.

"What?" Jeremy responded.

"Where is everyone? Usually someone is waiting for me." I said.

"They must've known I would be with you." he replied.

"Oh yeah, I guess you're right." I said with a smile.

I never drove Jer to school, he usually got rides when his car was broken but for the past week he's insisted that it be me to drive him to school. No worries with me though, I like being able to talk to him in the mornings it makes me feel like we'll never lose touch. I unlocked the doors and got out than Jeremy and I walked into school together.

"Ready for an endless day of 'Happy Birthday Elena's" he said with a wicked smirk.

"Hardly." I responded as I opened the school doors.