Ch 4

I was not looking forward to explaining my totaled car to my Aunt Jenna and why I hadn't come home. I kept on trying to think of an explanation but I came up empty each time. Oh Aunt Jenna. I am so sorry! I was so upset and didn't pay attention to the road. I ran off and hit a small tree. I was fine and hitched a ride with Bonnie. But..I lost my cell phone so I couldn't call.

I decided that was the best bet to get off sky free. My Aunt Jenna wasn't that tough of a lady but she knew when to lay down the law. I walked down the dusty driveway to my house as the sun was setting. It seemed distant and foreign. I could not believe what I had been through the past twenty four hours; it was like a dream of something that could never happen in real life. Vampires? Yeah right Aunt Jenna would probably send me to the psych ward if she ever even thought I believed that stuff.

I walked up the front steps onto the porch and wiped my feet on the welcome mat before entering the house. Of course, Aunt Jenna was waiting for me on the couch with a worried look plastered on her face. "Where have you been Elena? I've been worried sick. When the authorities told me your car was empty I was beside myself. Are you okay?" she said motioning for me to sit beside her.

"Aunt Jenna, I am fine. I wasn't paying attention and I ran off the road and hit a small tree. I was fine so I hitched a ride with Bonnie and she had to get home. I couldn't call because I lost my cell phone." I replied patting her arm in reassurance. It seemed as though she were on the verge of tears. "I was just so worried that I would lose you also, just after your parents died..."

"I am fine. I think I am going to get a shower and relax the rest of the night. I'm tired." I sighed getting off the couch.

I walked up the stairs slowly so that I wouldn't fall. I stopped by Jeremy's room and looked in to him sitting in his dark room with big earphones in his ears. I didn't want to interrupt him so I continued past to my room to gather up clothes before heading to the bathroom. I stared into the bathroom mirror at my appearance and noticed the cut on my forehead had healed. Thank God or Aunt Jenna would have had a cow.

I jumped in the shower and pondered more about what had happened the past day or so. I just couldn't wrap my head around the idea that the Salvatore Brothers were vampires! I took my time and began to hum a little tune I had heard on the radio. When I was done with the shower I got dressed in better clothes and brushed my teeth before heading to my room. I shut the door softly and jumped on the bed. I lay there for a second before grabbing my diary. I just HAD to add what had happened!

Dear Diary,

You will never believe this. I met the most amazing man yesterday. I accidently got into a wreck with him. But it was the best mistake I've ever made. His name is Damon Salvatore, he lives up at the old boarding house with his brother Stefan. He is actually very sweet once you get to know him. He isn't the harsh, hardcore, horrible man everyone thinks he is. He apologized to me for the first time in years. I hope I am a good influence on him. I hope I see him again soon! I would love to get to know him. Well, I better go.

My eyes are getting tired as I write this. I am going to sleep.

I closed the diary and laid it softly closed on the top of the bedside table. Carefully, I pulled back the sheets and climbed into bed for a good night's sleep.

I dreamed that night of Damon. It was the best dream I had had in a very long time…