New story idea you have to let me know what you think please let me know... Also Ill be managing two stories so please read other stories of mine :) This is a little rumour I heard about what happens in episode 1 of season 3 so Im going to let my imagination run wild with Delena Ideas... I need your reviews comments and favorites please... Also updates help you! this will take about three months during the flash forward -K

Chapter One- Happy Birthday

I have been dreading this day all week, its not like I havent been looking forward to turning 18 and if you were most people it would even be exciting but for me it is terrible. Ever since Stefan left with Klaus three months ago and Jennas death I was never looking forward to turning 18 but of course September 15th had to come and that day had to be today. Im just glad Damon and I never discussed my birthday and I dont think my friends remembered so I could spend the day in bed. I put a little x over my calendar where the day had been and just went in the shower.

"Hey Elena, Happy Birthday! Your 18 sis you should be psyched!" Oh I forgot that my brother was kind of obligated to remember my birthday... Then of course theres Ric who dated Jenna and probably knew but I dont care. He only crashes here sometimes because Jeremy and I take care of ourselves now.

"Uhhhhhh Jeremy Thanks but just keep it quiet I dont want a brithday and you know that." Jeremy tiptoed out of my room and was quietly walking away, knowing I was angry and upset, he probably had plans being it was a Saturday with Bonnie or someone anyway.

When I entered my room I figured Id go write in my diary or maybe just go watch movies in bed, Ill write in my diary its more productive.

Dear Diary,

Well Today is my birthday and Im 18 woohoo, you would think right? Well no... It turns out Im not excited at all... My life is a mess right now and Im in no mood to celebr-

"Well birthday girl writing about a dream you had about me? Maybe what I got you... " Damon strutted over to my diary picked it up and before I could snatch it back he read what I wrote... "Elena Gilbert... Why are you not excited to be 18? Now its legal for you to be with me... " He did that thing with his eyebrows that was super sexy but I would never admit to loving it, and he barred his signature smirk for the billionth time this week. How did he know it was my birthday?

"I dont want to celebrate Damon, please no parties no celebrations no big deals about today. Its never going to be the same..." I trailed off thinking of my parents and how when they were still alive we would spend birthdays together in a smalll situation and how we always talked about for my eighteenth birthday doing something special together, ofcourse the snob I was back then never came to consider how good I had it having two loving parents who cared for me so much in my prescense and family who surrounded me with love and care. Nothing was ever good enough... I shuddered at the thought knowing how much things had changed.

"Is it because your precious St Stefan is gone and we are still yet to find him?" Damon asked, and in reality I hadnt thought of him quite as much as I was supposed to today, It was utterly disturbing when I thought about it but I thought of other things first. Yes I did miss Stefan but I wanted other people here much more today.

"Honestly no, yes I know it sounds terrible but I still do want him back. I just know that a birthday is a day your supposed to spend with family and friends. Most of my family is dead with the exception of Jeremy who if you think about it is living because of Bonnie and a ring, and a few very distant relatives who havent seen me since before Jeremy was born. "

"You miss your Mom and Dad..." He replied simply.

"And Jenna, and I dont see a use in celebrating when Im in mourning." I sat back in my bed and tampered with a few strands of hair that were still wet from my shower.

"Well I dont see that happening anytime soon, come on. "

"Come where may I ask or is kidnapping now legal in this country?" I shot up from the bed knowing that the answer to my question would be expected. A remark I could have came up with if nothing else.

"Hey babe youre 18 now free to make youre own decisions, not that you werent great at that before... Kidnapping no longer applies to you." I did giggle at his comment, maybe today didnt have to be totally horrible. "get an outfit together something that says Im 18 and I dont give a damn who looks at me because youre not coming near me while I go run home and get myself a drink."

"Ill pick out something nice... Maybe not that nice but itll be nice. Go drink your blood." I giggled as Damon hopped out the window and wondered how he had such an affect on me and how my day had been turned completely upside down. When did I decide having a birthday would be ok? And when did I decide having one with Damon would be any better than not having one at all? I shrugged then walked over to the bathroom and blew dry my hair, my natural waves hung in a carefree manner and then I remember what Damon said. I never wore my hair naturally so I decided to let it be, thank god it wasnt frizzy! Once I was done with my hair I walked over to my closet where I found a pink tube top that I matched perfectly with a black miniskirt. I found a pair of old stilletos that did the outfit justice. I looked at myself in the mirror and noticed I looked more than a little slutty, maybe I should change, but then Damons voice rang in my head once more and I decided to go to make up. I wore a black pencil around my eyes with mascara and smokey eyeshadow... I thought if I had curled my hair I could pass for Katherine but the way I looked reminded myself more of the old me, the one noone seemed to know anymore.

Damon knocked on the door about 15 minutes after I was done getting ready and Jeremy answered I heard him say, " dude shes not in the mood for company." I marched down the stairs before hed have time to scare him away not that he could actually do that, but in my 5 inch stilettos it was quite difficult.

"Damon Im ready, just let me grab my purse." I said scurrying on the landing through the numerous items and finally reaching one. I saw out of the corner of my eye Damons eyes widen and could swear that his heart started beating for just a second.

"You wont be needing it Miss Gilbert now if you will please..."

"Elena what happened to I dont want a birthday?" Jeremy asked me.

"Damon happened... Well where are we off to anyway?" I answered and asked at the same time. It was quite anticipating just not knowing, and I felt such guilt knowing I was about to go off and celebrate when there were people who couldnt with me.

"Oh well you look really pretty sis happy birthday... And about that thing we discussed Damon I can do it 8 right?" Damon shot him a look of shut up or Ill take that ring from you and kill you myself. He just nodded and then took my arm, we were off trying to celebrate in a mournful state.