Elena ran a hand through her hair, feeling guilty about the way she had stormed out, but she was embarrassed in her defence. She knew she should have been more careful. Damon and Stefan were brothers, and she had made Stefan's life a living hell for as long as she could remember. She was scared to see how people would perceive her for being involved with Damon. Plus seeing Bekah in the arms of Stefan, didn't help either. None of this helped. What the hell was going on? Bekah had left her today for Stefan, they barely even knew each other so why were they kissing?
"Hey, are you alright?" Bekah said to Elena before sitting down beside her on the steps.
"I'm fine," Elena snapped.
Bekah looked hurt for a moment. "Listen, if you're involved with Damon, that's nothing to be ashamed about. In fact-"
"It's not like that, Bekah. I'd never swing that low to my standards. We just screwed, that's it."
"Really? Because I sure as hell can tell that's bullshit!" Bekah yelled, knowing Elena was bluffing. "I know you better than you know yourself, Elena. Stop lying and just admit it. You like him, don't you?"
"No," Elena replied, weakly. She did like him, in fact she loved him. No one had made her feel like Damon before. Their relationship wasn't just based on sex, it was so much more than that. Of course, Bekah couldn't know that or she'd deem Elena as weak.
"If it makes you feel anybody, I really like Stefan." Bekah said, taking on a calmer tone. "In fact, I've always liked him. He's been Elijah's friend for so long, I thought it would be weird. But my problem was that I was afraid of what people would think if they found out. Today though, I just stopped caring and actually asked him to hangout. And the only thing I regret is not asking him sooner."
Elena remained quiet as Bekah went on. "Elena, if you can't be honest with me that shows there's some truth to what I'm saying."
"I'm scared, Bekah. Okay?" Elena finally said. "I don't want people to make fun of me like they did for you today."
Bekah narrowed her eyes before sighing. "The only opinions that matter are those who you love."
"I love him, Bekah. And I'm scared. I don't want to ruin this." Elena cried before placing her hands on her head.
Bekah pulled her friend closer to her. "The only way you'll ruin it is if you aren't honest." She told her. "Now, let's go back inside and I want you to tell him how you feel." She got up to open the door.
"O-okay. Just wait a second." Elena stammered, her hand reaching out to touch Bekah.
Bekah jerked back from the door and turned around. "What is it?"
Elena pulled Bekah into a big hug. "I'm so sorry for not telling you before." She told her. "You're my best friend and I want you to know that I support you and Stefan one hundred percent."
Bekah grinned. "I love you too and of course I forgive you but I think you owe Stefan an apology."
Elena nodded. "I think you're right." She agreed before opening the door.
Elena and Bekah re-entered the house to find an irritated Damon seated on the couch.
"I'll give you two a moment. I'm going to go check on Stefan." Bekah said nervously to the pair before going up the stairs to Stefan's bedroom.
Elena went over to Damon on the couch. She tried to kiss him but he turned away.
"You were right, we shouldn't have told anyone." Damon muttered, darkly.
Elena shook her head and grabbed a hold of his hand which he thankfully didn't refuse. "No. I was wrong, Damon." She told him, rubbing circles on his palm. "I love you."
Damon turned to her, his irritated expression fading. "Do you really?"
She answered him by kissing him passionately. When they broke apart, Elena stood up and gestured for him to as well. "Come on, I have an apology to make."
Damon smiled and let her lead him up the stairs.
Bekah knocked on Stefan's door.
"Go away," Stefan called.
Bekah sighed. "It's me Stefan, can you please let me in?"
"No Bekah, just please go home. I don't want to talk right now."
Bekah tried opening the door to find it locked. With a huff, she rested her head against the door. "No, I'm not going anywhere. In fact, I know someone who wants to apologize to you." She said just as Elena and Damon came trailing up the staircase, hand in hand.
Elena looked to Damon who nodded. She took a deep breath and walked to the door. "Listen Stefan, I know I haven't been exactly the nicest person to you."
Stefan snorted behind the door. "You think?"
Elena shut her eyes, thinking of what to say without being snarky. "Yes, and I know you probably hate me but I want you to know that I am sorry. It wasn't right for how I treated you these past years. You surely didn't deserve it and there's no excuse for what I did. I was a total bitch, Stefan and I understand if you don't want to forgive me but I needed to tell you that I'm sorry."
The door creaked open a bit and one of Stefan's eye peeked out. "That's all I've wanted to hear for the majority of my life. Just an apology, Elena. I just don't understand why you did it. I get that I wasn't the coolest guy in school but why me?"
"Because I could tell Bekah liked you." She said simply. "I was scared she'd leave me to start hanging out with you. She's been my best friend for so long and I couldn't stand to see her replace me. Replace me like I did when I started seeing a new guy. I did it so I thought she would start to as well."
"You know no one could ever replace you, Elena." Bekah told Elena and hugged her.
Stefan fully opened the door and came out. He first kissed Bekah softly on the lips before pulling Elena into a friendly hug. "That's all I wanted to hear. Of course I forgive you." Stefan murmured.
Elena stiffened but then let herself relax. "Thank you, Stefan."
"Just no more teasing, okay?" Stefan joked. "I don't know if my nerd feelings could handle it anymore.
The group all laughed together, including Elena.
It was a perfect way to end the night.
The sound of birds tweeting outside woke Caroline and Klaus who were curled up together on Caroline's floor, fast asleep.
Caroline's eyes flashed open to see her legs draped over Klaus's. His hands were wrapped around her waist and he was breathing softly on her neck.
"Oh my god, Klaus!" Caroline said, pulling his arms off of her body.
Klaus opened his eyes and yawned before he saw Caroline who looked angry. "Woah settle down, love. We must have fallen asleep, I guess." He looked around the room which was covered in daylight. "What time is it?"
Caroline wacked his arm. "You have to get out of here now. If my mom finds you in here she'll kill you." She said as she ushered him up and to the window.
Klaus laughed. "Okay, okay, I'll go." He said before leaning close to her ear "Just know, I find you talking in your sleep charming." He jumped out of the window before she could say anything. He landed on his two feet perfectly. While waving, he winked.
Caroline blushed and waved back. She didn't know whether to be embarrassed or happy. With a sigh, she sat down on her bed. Her phone buzzed with an incoming text. She unlocked her phone and read it.
'When can I see you again? -Klaus' it read.
Caroline smiled to herself before she sent a reply.
'How about tonight? - Caroline'
He replied. 'I'll be looking forward to it- Klaus.'
'Me as well, - Caroline' She hit send and then collapsed on her bed.
Was this a start of a budding friendship or something much more?
Oh, it was the start of something much more. Caroline could already tell.