Chapter 3

Elena stood in the kitchen pushing the stir fry around the pan. "What's on the menu?" Damon asked talking up behind her sliding his arms around her waist. "Chicken Stir Fry" Elena mumbled softly, turning the burner down a little lower.

Elena had spent the afternoon helping her brother pick out paint colors, Couches, and all other décor for his new apartment. She felt a little drained but was excited to see Caroline, who had been spending every second since graduation with Klaus. "I still can't believe she is marrying him" Elena said.

"Who's doing what?" Damon asked confused.

"Caroline marrying Klaus" Elena said and turned around and looked at him "It's still hard to swallow" she said pushing her hand though her hair as the bell by the door rang. Elena smiled knowing it was Caroline and walked to the front door.

"Care!" Elena smiled brightly

Caroline went to step inside and it was as if she hit an invisible wall "What what just happened?" she asked

Elena laughed "Oh crap sorry mine and Damon's names are on the deed keeps unwanted vampires out" she said and smiled "Come on in both of you" she said and Caroline stepped in and wrapped her arms around Elena

"Oh. My. God!" she said "You look so cute pregnant" Caroline gushed placing her hands on Elena's belly "Hey little guy" She said to Elena's belly.

"It's a girl actually we just found out last week it took them forever to get her to move so they could see" Elena said and tried to ignore Klaus' smile of delight. She hated the thought of her children or even her children's children being human blood bags, but it was either provide willingly or run the risk of pissing him off and Klaus killing you.

Caroline and Elena gushed over baby clothes and such. Damon looked at Klaus with a disgusted look

"No hard feelings, mate, Caroline has made me promise to be civil since Elena is her best friend and all" Klaus said and smiled

Damon scoffed and walked off to the dining room where Elena and Caroline were just putting dinner on the table. Klaus walked in and smiled at Caroline as they all took a seat. "You are looking lovely, Elena" Klaus said to her.

"Thanks" she said sliding into her seat next to Damon. The tension continued throughout dinner. Elena and Caroline chit chatted about the baby, and they talked about Caroline's wedding which was still a year away.

Klaus's phone rang "What? I see… And Elijah can't handle it?" He said and his face calmed "I'll be there as soon as I can" he said and slid his phone in his pockets.

Damon looked at him "You look calm who is getting killed today?" he asked forking the last bite of cake into his mouth.

"Not you if that's what you're worried about?" Klaus said and stood "But I do need to run I can return later to pick you up if you would like to stay" Caroline nodded and Klaus gave her a quick kiss and said goodbye and left in a flash.

Elena and Caroline went into the mine sitting room by the fire. "SO how is everything since I've been gone?" Caroline asked.

Elena looked at her "It's been good Damon has been a little on edge since Alaric forced him to be human but I mean what other choice was there we had no idea that Klaus was going to be here" she said

Caroline placed her hand on her shoulder "I know. It's just a lot to take in for him" she said softly and quickly changed the subject "So who is throwing your baby shower?" she asked "Cause if no one is I'm throwing it" she said

Elena laughed softly and smiled "Ok Well that's fine with me. No one else has offered" she said they chatted for the rest of the night till Klaus returned and they hugged. "I'll see you later Care" she said and Caroline waved and got in to car and left.

Elena walked up the stairs to hers and Damon's room washing her face and climbed into bed. Damon sighed softly. "I'm sorry I was a dick I know, but Klaus just pushes my buttons" Damon said and kissed her cheek "Am I forgiven?" he asked

Elena looked at him "You really need to just ignore him. I mean I know it's tough, but if this is all going to work we need to be civil" she said and touched his cheek "I love you Damon," she said

"I love you too Elena"

-End of chapter-