First of all, this is still my second FanFic! I didn't have the drive to actually finish my first. And because I'm filled with Delena feels at the moment, I was able to conjure some plot in my mind and just wrote this up in a whim! So I apologize for the imperfections and all! I don't have any idea how to go about with this one, I'm trusting my imagination to take me to wherever :) So, enjoy!
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~~~~~~~~ ELENA POV~~~~~~~~~~
"Hey Elena", the shrilly voice of the blonde girl woke me up from my momentary trance. "Oh come on! Why are you so distracted? You've been out of your wits this week! What's up?!"
I gave her a weak shrug as I eyed her and returned my gaze down at the food I was playing with before she took the chance to take me out of my quiet little haven.
"Oh I know why she's acting that way, Caroline", Bonnie Bennett suddenly showed up and took the empty seat on my right. "He's back in Mystic Falls", she simply stated as she ordered a tonic from the bar.
Oh god! Why'd you have to slap it on my face Bennett?! I thought to myself as I try to sublime whatever I felt within me. It's been years, 5 to be exact since I last saw him. That black-haired blue-eyed of a man who I loved with all my heart for nearly all of my life. God! Why'd he have to be back?! I was about to take another shot of that vodka tunic that I've been shoving down my throat since that information got to my brain.
"Okay Gilbert, stop that", the blonde harshly took the shot glass away from me and I threw an unappreciative gaze at her.
"I know its humungous news. Him being back and all. But you have responsibilities now Elena. We're not a couple of hormone-enraged teenagers, plus you have to be sober at home if you wouldn't want to be bombarded by a thousand questions of why you smell ewwy ", she continued as she took a deep sigh and turned to my dear friend on my right. "How'd you know Bonnie?"
"First of all Caroline, what a nicely put speech!" Bonnie smirked. "Anyway, his secretary called and reserved a room for a certain Damon Salvatore 2 days ago. Seems like the school's doing major changes that necessitates one of the Executive Directors to be here", she explained as she ordered yet another glass.
She choked by the simple piece of information Bonnie handed to them. "Executive director?"
"Yes, Elena. Apparently, he finally took that position".
"Elena, aren't the Gilberts one of the founders of the school? No one's called you yet?" Caroline asked.
"Uhm... I... uh… gave up on anything that has to do with running the school years ago. Jeremy's the one handling it – and Jenna. I am... quite happy with just being in it as a kindergarten teacher", I explained. "Besides, I can't juggle running a school and them at the same time now, can I?"
As if on cue, my phone began ringing and I glanced at the caller ID Jeremy.
"Jer?"
"Elena! How is my favourite sister in the world?" he lively greeted.
"Very well, thank you. Thanks for running out on me when I needed your hand little brother", I sarcastically answered.
"I know Elena, I know. Stop driving me down those guilt trips. April's just being pregnant and I can't fathom to ignore her requests of me flying to LA to see her or something. You know how being pregnant feels Elena, you girls just need to have everything at your feet" he exhaustedly delivered.
I laughed a little at my brother's demise. "Oh I know little brother, and for that you're forgiven"
"Thanks, Elena"
"So, what brought this phone call up? You moving here or something?" I joked. Jeremy can never come live back here in Mystic Falls as long as April's mind is fixed. April's quite a good catch, if I may say so. She's just so used to the city life that she can't survive being in the suburbs for long periods of time.
"Ha-ha Elena", sarcasm donned in his answer "I'm not moving' there, in fact, because I can't go back there, I'm asking a HUGE favour from you dear sister. I thought about this long and hard, considering your situation and all. But I think you're more than capable of juggling this out now that they're kind of big", he shot.
The wheels on my mind began turning as I tried to process what or how HUGE his favour was. "Jer, I do not like the sound of this", I took a deep sigh.
"I know, I know. I would've taken the job myself if I could Elena, but April's due date is coming nearer and nearer and I can't be able to miss anything at this point. I just can't Elena. I know it's selfish, but you get it right?"
Oh Jer. My little brother's going to be a daddy now! I thought to myself as a quiet sob left my mouth.
"Elena?" his worried voice came.
"Oh Jer!" I'm just so proud of you!" I cried. "You're going to be a father now! God, it's just so surreal! You're my little brother!" I laughed.
"Thanks big sister, but do know I'm prouder of you. You've been through hell sister, and you're still as strong and as hot as ever", he appraised.
I laughed. "As much as I love the compliment Jer, being called "hot" by your brother is just plain awkward". I can hear his crisp laugh on the other line. "So, what's the ever HUGE favour little brother?"
Then he went silent. One – two – three – four – five seconds. "Jer?"
"Elena, you probably know about uhm... Damon being back there", I held my breath "And I know you're holding your breath Elena", he continued. "And I know this one's going to drive you crazy but I need you to fill in my spot for the board meetings at the school Elena. Believe me, I don't want to put you through this sister, but you're the only Gilbert left.", he sighed.
Me? In the meetings? With Damon? How can I ever be there? There's got way out of this! "Jer.. I uh... can't I... Where's Jenna?" I stuttered.
"Jenna's doing some big project half way around, Elena. She can't come back in time for the meeting. Everything's just so urgent and the meeting needs to be held 3 days from now. Elena, I understand if you won't go through this. I really do."
Goodness! This is going to be hard! But I won't let Jeremy or the Gilbert lineage down. I MUST face this. I took a deep breath. "Okay. But you know I don't have the nitwits for business meetings, Jer. How on earth will I be able to uhm, participate?"
"That's why I'll make it easier for you Elena. You just have to sit through the meeting and listen, call me back when it ends, relay everything to me – or better yet just record the whole thing out and then I'll let you relay to them what I think after we talked, okay?"
"Wow, you got this already planned little brother", I smiled half-heartedly.
"Of course I did. I don't wanna burden you so much big sis. You know I love you".
"I love you too Jer. And I miss you so!"
"I miss you too Elena"
"You better bring that little Gilbert here and let me see him or else you'll forget of ever having Elena Gilbert as your sister." I demanded.
"Oh I surely will big sis", he replied. Then I heard April's voice on the line asking him for something. "I got to go now, Elena. Someone needs my attention", he said suggestively.
"Ewe Jer! The last thing I need is hearing about you giving her attention"
"Okay Elena. I'll call you later. Bye big sis. Take care!"
"Bye Jer". I sighed again. Gosh! How many times did I take deep breaths today?
"Elena, tyke-warning in three-two-one", Caroline warned me as she shoved all the used glasses away and straightened up as she flashed her ever-adoring smile.
And surely, a pair of little hands landed on my lap and I was met by a set of chocolate doe-eyes, exactly the same as mine. "Mommy", the little boy hugged my legs.
"Hey baby!" I picked him up and sat him on my lap as I questioningly eyed Caroline and she shrugged in return. "I thought you were at home with Uncle Tyler", I kissed that ever shiny raven-black hair of his.
"We were mommy. But I wanted out", the dashing four-year old simply answered. Then I felt Caroline stood up and hugged a person behind me.
"Hey baby. Why'd you bring the kids in here?" Caroline asked her beau who was supposedly tasked to babysit the kids at home.
"Liam's just so insistent on going out. Says he was bored. God, this kid would be the death of me. I don't know how you survive his audacity Elena, but I salute you", he threw a glance at me. "Anyway, I have to go. Car's broken. I was supposed to take the kids to the park, but the car had problems so I just took them here. I know, not a good place for four-year olds but no other option", he explained. "See ya later babe", he kissed Caroline.
"Sometimes, I think your boyfriend talks too much sweetie", Bonnie expressed to Caroline as the latter just rolled her eyes out.
I sat my little boy on the table as I took a look at him. He looks nothing like me at all. Only his brown eyes signify that he's mine, other than that, he's all his father. I sighed again. I have to stop sighing. He flashed me an adorable smile and I just had to reciprocate one in return and kissed his forehead.
"He's just so dashing, Elena", the redhead bartender, Angie, eyed my little boy.
"I know", I smiled.
"Can I get a little hug from you little man?" Angie asked my little prince.
"Yeah", he smiled that panty-dropping smile of his as he hugged the girl and flashed his signature smirk afterwards. God he looked like his father. Angie then kissed his head and mumbled "thanks" as she attended another customer.
"Oh I know where he got that smile and smirk from. Oh I know alright. God, how can he perfect those at four years old?!" Caroline said as Bonnie added "Definitely going to be a heartbreaker."
I just rolled my eyes out at my friends. But I know they're right, Liam Theodore Gilbert definitely didn't get those from me.
"Alright, Liam, we're going to get you out of here", I said as I put him on his feet. And I noticed something's or rather someone's missing. "Liam, where's your sister?" I asked. His eyes widened as he did a little shrug.
Oh no! Lily Analeisse Gilbert, not again.
"Stay here with Aunt Caroline and Aunt Bonnie, baby. I have to find your sister", I instructed him.
"Lily's definitely a mini-you Elena. With all her muse wandering around strange places", Bonnie commented.
I was about to head out when an all-so familiar voice silenced the bar. "Now, who among you left this beautiful little girl outside? It's a good thing it was I who she bumped into!"
I froze in my place as I put a face into that voice. Oh no! Please, not him. I saw Caroline and Bonnie's eyes widen as they too processed what was happening. This has got to be a dream!
I felt Liam's little body rushed right through me then I heard his adorable little voice saying "Lily An-wa-wiesse! Mommy's going to be so mad at you".
I already have the second chapter finished :) Just a couple of reviews and I'd be posting it!
I'm now writing the third one! ;)
AND OH YEAH, 4X04 DE fans! The episode we need to see ;)
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