Chapter 3: catching up

Elena arrived home and went up to her room. Home she thought this isn't my home anymore it stopped being my home the moment I decided to leave it behind. She sat on her bed thinking about all the reasons she left. She hated what she was. She didn't hate Stefan, Damon, or Caroline. Really and truly she was happy Stefan was a vampire because if he wasn't she would have never met him and fell in love with him. Seeing him today brought up all those memories she pushed aside for so long. She couldn't help but cry because she still loved him. Elena you have to stop thinking about him he has moved on she scolded herself. But she couldn't help herself. Stefan was all that kept popping up in her mind she couldn't think about anything else. She fell back on her bed thinking about the good times she and Stefan shared. Her favorite memory of them was when he told her he loved her on the dock at the lake house. Just as she was about to doze off she got a text. I can't wait to see you Friday. ~ E

She hated herself for leaving and somewhat moving on if you call friends with benefits moving on. She laid in bed crying until she cried herself to sleep.

She woke up at seven thirty thankful to be a vampire because if she wasn't she would have a massive hangover. She pulled her laptop out and took it downstairs and she got her some breakfast. She turned on her laptop and got ready for the conference. Thirteen minutes later and she was getting her conference call. Shall we get started she said. After an excruciating two hours of listening to people bicker on which book they should publish she had to decide. Less than two minutes later she was emailed both manuscripts. She fixed her a pot of coffee and read the manuscripts. She knew Jeremy wouldn't be up for a while because he got in about three in the morning. After reading for two hours she needed to get ready for lunch with Damon and Bonnie.

She walked to the table where Bonnie and Damon were waiting.

Hello Damon Bonnie.

Hey Elena. Bonnie and Damon said in unison.

Knowing Damon he had to add in some smart comment. Elena do you know how long we have been waiting for you. Bonnie elbows him in the ribs. OW that hurt Bonnie.

Elena laughed and said well since I was three minutes late I would say you were waiting for three minutes.

Before Damon can retort Bonnie steps in. So Elena what have you been up to for these past five years?

Well Bonnie I went to college got my degree in journalism and I have been an Editor/Writer for the past year.

Damon decides to speak up. Well haven't you been a busy bee these past years.

Well I had to do something to keep my mind off things Damon.

What did you need to be distracted from Elena.

Well Damon were both vampires and we both know that we crave blood so I had to do something to keep my mind off the blood lust if you must know.

Bonnie could see where this was heading. Well I think it is great that you have done all that in five years.

Suddenly Elena's phone rings. Excuse me

Hey what are you doing?

Nothing but getting tired of listening to my sister .What are you up to in mystic falls?

Just having lunch with Damon and Bonnie and well I told you not to go.

Maybe I should listen to you more often. I miss you and I hope you're having fun but as the looks of it right now I will not be able to get away from business with my sister to meet you in Richmond Friday.

What you can't be serious. I need you really bad right now. Coming back to mystic falls was harder than I thought. Plus I miss that accent of yours whispering sweet nothings to me in bed.

I wish but she wants this deal closed pronto and I can't find a way out of it.

Well I guess I will see you when I get back. I have to go because it looks like Damon is getting restless.

Alright I will talk to you tonight and maybe I can get away from my sister to come and meet you. I Love Elena.

I hope you can come. And you to bye babe. She ends the call and walks back to the table. Damon decides to mess with Elena.

So Elena is that your new lover boy.

It is none of your business Damon.

Well it looks like you two were having an intense conversation.

If you must know everything Damon me and him are together but it is only a physical relationship and a mutual agreement between us to live as companions.

Bonnie speaks up. Well I think it is great you have someone in your life so you are not alone.

Thank you Bonnie and he is too good to me but we live together and we understand each other. We both need each other.

I couldn't but over hear what you were saying to him and it sounds like he loves you but you don't love him. Damon pipes in.

Well let's just say I will never move on from a certain person but I do understand in letting the people you love go especially when you walk out on them.

It has been nice talking to you Bonnie but I have to go I only have a week to spend with my brother and I don't want to waste my time on people judging my decisions when they don't know the reason behind them. So maybe I will see you around. Bye Damon I'm glad to see you haven't changed a bit and I hope I don't see you around.

Elena was walking to her car when she bumped into someone. She looked up to see it was Stefan. She was on the verge of tears so she mouthed a quick sorry and went to her car. When she got in her car she broke down.

Stefan was perplexed by what just happened. Elena looked like she was about to break. The he saw his brother and Bonnie in a little argument and he knew what happened. Damon happened. He decided to go over there to see how Elena got so upset. He walked up to their table.

Damon what the hell did you do to have Elena on the verge of tears.

Bonnie just looked at Stefan and then at Damon. Look what you have done Damon my best friend comes home after five years of no contact and you upset her with your stupid comments on her relationship. I hope you're happy. Bonnie gets up and leaves so she can calm down.

What bonnie I was asking a legitimist question?

Stefan decides it is his turn to talk. What did you say Damon.

I asked her why she didn't tell her boyfriend oh mean he lover boy she loved him back. And she got mad at me and yelled then left.

Is her relationship any business Damon?

Yeah especially when she chooses you and then becomes a vampire and up and leaves town leaving you broken hearted and broody again.

Look I'm glad you're looking out for me but you didn't have to make her cry.

Your still in love with aren't you.

No. maybe. Yes. He just hangs his head and looks at the table.

Well you better get over her cause she has moved on. But at that moment he sees a red eyed Elena behind Damon looking pissed as ever at his comment. And all he says in that moment is Hey Elena.