AN: hi guys! this is my first story. i know, it might get kind of boring, since i'm just starting to learn the ropes :) but hope you guys appreciate it!
PROLOGUE
ELENA:
Some things are meant to happen, whether we expect it or not; such as in the field of friendship, success, or love.
My name is Elena Gilbert. I am twenty-two years old. I am 5'8" tall, with long wavy auburn hair, a heart-shaped face. My eyebrows are thin, with hazel eyes. I also have prominent cheekbones, a long pointed nose, and full lips. My skin is pinkish pale and smooth.
With my characteristics, many people regard me as 'almost perfect' or even 'flawless.' Trust me, it flatters me, but in my opinion, I think it's a bit exaggerated. For me, I look like an average, all-American girl. There are much prettier girls out there.
When I was in high school, some guys asked me out. I accepted some, and refused most. I wasn't expecting a lot from the guys I went out with. I didn't want anything serious anyway, since I had to take care of my two younger siblings, Jeremy and Ophelia, while our parents were away. I wasn't looking for a boyfriend. In fact, I was a cynic when it came to love and relationships.
However, what happened five years ago, in my junior year, was definitely unexpected. I even called it a mistake. I only did it for my best friend. But now I call it a blessing, because I realized, it was not a mistake at all, because it brought us to each other.
But just as everything was already perfect, just as we were already making plans for college, our future, and everything else, something happened without us wanting it to. Especially me. It was just a five-minute speech from my best friend, and everything was already falling apart. Until now, I still couldn't comprehend how fast everything had slipped from my fingers just as I was clutching it as tightly as I could.
AN: i know, kind of short. sorry :)
