Hey everybody. Some of you may have noticed, or not, that I deleted my previous stories. I'm sorry if anyone actually liked them, but I honestly didn't. I just feel that I didn't use my full potential in them. So I decided to start fresh. I hope you all enjoy this story. I promise to finish this story. I know I have said that in the past, but it's the Summer. I'm not doing anything else. I will have plenty of time to update and finish. I promise. In return I hope whoever reads this will please review! I would love to know what you think. This is my first Vampire Diaries story and reviews are greatly appreaciated! I take constructive criticism very well. Any ideas or tips you have I will take. Thank you all!


Dear Diary-

It's almost been four months since the accident. It's been rough, but I'm finding a way to manage. My brother Jeremy on the other hand is having a rough time. Can you blame him? I'm sure most 15 year old boys would have a hard time losing their parents. Not saying that I'm not having a hard time, which I am, but I honestly don't think drugs are going to heal anything. I just wish he would let me and Aunt Jenna help him, but he's too damn stubborn.

On another note, Jeremy and I finally got settled into Aunt Jenna's house over the weekend. We finished moving in just on time for the first day of school. I would be lying if I said I wasn't nervous to start a new school. It's not the school itself I'm nervous about, just the people. Mystic Falls is such a small town where everybody knows everybody. It's going to be hard not knowing anybody, but I shouldn't say I wouldn't know anybody. My family is very close with the Donovans. Matt and I practically shared a crib when we were younger and Jeremy always had a little crush on Vicky. It's too bad she doesn't see him as anything more, but the younger boy who can't take a hint. I feel bad for him. Jeremy has such a big heart and it hurts me to see it constantly fall apart. I just hope tomorrow is an easy day for him, and myself.

~Elena


"Jeremy! Hurry up! I don't wanna be late on the first day of school! Jeremy!" Elena yelled, as she continued beating on the bathroom door.

After another minute of none stop beating on the door, Jeremy came stumbling out of the bathroom rolling his eyes as he ran his hands through his hair, making little spikes in the process.

"Seriously Jer? Do you want to give yourself a bad impression?" Elena asked her brother.

Jeremy just shook his head and started walking down the stairs. "Elena we have 30 minutes before school starts and it takes about 15 minutes to walk there. I think we will be fine on time."

Elena sighed and followed her brother down the stairs. They said quick goodbyes to Jenna and made their way to school.

"Are you excited to start a new school?" Jeremy asked his sister, breaking the silence.

Elena shrugged. "I'm not really sure."

"Yeah. Same here. At least we know Vicky and Matt. We won't be complete loners when we enter the school." Jeremy joked.

Elena grinned and nudged her brother in the ribs. "Just because we're the new kids does not mean we are loners. It just means we don't have friends at the moment."

Jeremy laughed and shook his head. "Whatever Elena, you have your definition and I have mine."

As the two siblings stood in front of their new school the were approached by the Donovans.

"Hey Elena!" Matt yelled, hugging Elena. "What's up, Jeremy?" Matt asked, pulling away from Elena. Jeremy wasn't paying attention though. He was too busy staring at Vicky. Matt raised his eyebrows and looked at Elena. She just shrugged and rolled her eyes.

"Hey, I have a few people I want you to meet." Matt said, looking at Elena.

"Uh, sure. Will you be okay Jer?"

Jeremy nodded. "Sure, I'm going with Vicky to meet some of her friends anyways."

"Okay. Meet here after school!" Elena called out to Jeremy as he walked away. He gave her a thumbs up in response.

"Your brother sure is head over heels for my sister, huh?" Matt asked as Elena and him walked into the school.

Elena sighed. "You have no idea."

The two walked through the halls, stopping at the office so Elena could get her schedule, then to her locker. She tried multiple times, but couldn't get her locker open. Matt offered to help and on his first try he got it open.

"Unbelievable." Elena muttered, throwing her books at the bottom of her locker.

Matt laughed and patted Elena's back. "Don't stress about it. Everybody at some point has trouble opening their locker."

"Yeah, well let's hope this isn't a constant problem. I have enough to deal with and I don't need this damn locker getting in the way. And I thought you wanted me to meet some people?" Elena said as she slammed her locker shut.

"Oh I do! They're probably in class right now. I'll lead the way." Matt offered and headed for the stairs, with Elena trailing behind him. As they entered the classroom the two ran into a very cheery blonde.

"Hi! I'm Caroline. Matty has told me so much about you!" She said and pulled Elena into a tight hug.

"He did?" Elena raised an eyebrow. Matt gave her a sheepish grin and shrugged his shoulders.

"Yes he did! Now come on. I want you to meet the others." Caroline replied and dragged Elena to a group of people. "Everybody this is Elena Gilbert. Elena this is Bonnie Bennett." Bonnie gave a small smile and held her hand out. Elena smiled back and shook it. "This is Tyler Lockwood." The boy named Tyler nodded in the direction of Elena and went back to talking to some other people. The name Lockwood sounded very familiar to Elena. "And last, but certainly not least. This is Stefan Salvatore. Stefan smiled sweetly at Elena and she smiled back.

"Now that you met our little group you have to meet the teacher. He is so cool!" Caroline said, glancing around the room. "Oh, there he is! Mr. Saltzman come over here. We have a new student."

Elena looked to where Caroline was talking to and couldn't help, but grin at who she saw. "Alaric?" Elena squealed as she ran to the man and hugged him.

"Oh my god. Elena?" Alaric said and hugged the girl tightly.

"You two know each other?" Matt asked, surprised.

"Yes! This is my Aunt Jenna's ex." Elena replied and pulled away.

"And your favorite person in the world?" Alaric winked at Elena and smiled.

"You know it!" Elena smiled at him in return and turned to Matt. "He use to babysit Jeremy and I a long time ago. He was our favorite person in the world."

"They even liked me more than their own Aunt."

"Whatever. We liked her just as much."

"I'm sure." He said, not convinced at all. "How is Jenna? I haven't talked to her in like three years."

Elena frowned. "She's been better Ric."

Alaric nodded and turned to the board as the bell rang. Elena sat down in her seat and smiled to herself. This day was off to a great start.


Elena stood at her locker trying the combination for the eighth time and still couldn't get her locker open. She told everybody not to wait for her and that she would meet them all at lunch. She was quickly regretting that decision. She tried one more time before slamming her head against her locker and sighing. She heard someone behind her chuckle and she turned to see who was making fun of her.

In front of her stood a boy with jet black hair and piercing blue eyes. He was wearing dark jeans, a black shirt and a leather jacket. He grinned when he noticed Elena checking out his appearance.

"You like what you see?" The boy asked, turning around so she could see the back of him. Elena looked away, blushing.

"Do you need help?" He asked, gesturing towards her locker. Elena nodded and moved out of the way so he could help her. He kicked the bottom of the locker a few times and punch the top. The locker door swiftly opened and he nodded at her.

"Thank you. I've been having trouble all day."

The boy shrugged. "Don't mention it. If you ever see me in the halls and you're having trouble just holler. These lockers can be quite tricky." He smiled at her.

She smiled back and held out her hand. "I'm Elena." The boy looked into her eyes and then down to her hand. He slowly grabbed her hand and placed it to his lips. "It's a pleasure to meet such a pretty girl."

Damon let go of her hand and slowly walked away.

"Wait! What's your name?"

The boy stopped walking and turned his head toward Elena and smirked. "Damon." He said. "Damon Salvatore." And he continued walking down hall, leaving Elena lost in her thoughts.


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