Elena walked down the path ways of Dalcrest, not really sure as to where she was going. Maybe, you should try doing what Caroline suggested. Wait, what are you saying? Why should you do what that bitch asked you to do? But, maybe you should. But don't do it for her, do it for yourself; for Stefan. She walked over to a tree and sat down; her back against the trunk. Luckily, the tree provided shade for her and no one else was sitting there. She fingered the lapis lazuli ring on her finger. You remember when you got that, don't you? Remember when you were sitting on the roof of the Salvatore Boarding House after you broke out of the prison where the council trapped you? You were sitting with Stefan and suggested that you two should head back inside before the sun came out. He asked you to hold out your hand, which you gladly did. Then, he slipped the ring onto your finger. She smiled at the memory. Wait, why are you smiling at that? Then, her mind began to recall on other memories of when she had just turned. When Stefan taught you how to hunt and you two made out against a tree. And it would've gone farther if you hadn't puked out that blood. Or that motorcycle ride after you got pissed off at Rebekah's party? Or that wonderful moment you shared with Stefan after the ride? But then, you stupidly saw Damon's face on his body and stopped. Don't you remember how Stefan gave you a hunter's defense class? Or how much you enjoyed that dance with him at Prom? When he reminded you- seductively- of your past dances? She remembered every moment with Stefan now. Your first kiss, the way your hand fit perfectly into his, how much your heart would pound whenever you two got carried away kissing, the first glorious night you spent with him, the fire of his lips on yours, and the way he would simply gaze at you with his beautiful emerald eyes. As much as she hated to say it, she remembered it all. How strange is it that you can remember the endless amount of moments with Stefan, yet you can barely remember the moments that you had with Damon? After thinking about the memories, she tried putting herself into Stefan's shoes. She tried to feel how hurt he was when he had found out about her and Damon. He must have felt terrible. What have you done to him?! You ruined him. Just as Caroline put it, you ripped out his bleeding heart and stomped on it, not giving a damn as to how he felt. And by picking Damon, you might have ruined the one chance left that you had with him. She took out her phone and sent a quick message that read: I really want to talk to you. Can we meet somewhere? But please, somewhere far far away from Dalcrest. About 2 minutes later, she got a text back saying: Sure. How about your family lake house at 3:00? She replied back with a simple yes. She checked the time. 12:00. It gave her the perfect amount of time to get ready and to do one more thing.
She rode in the elevator, thinking of what to say when it stopped moving. She walked into the bright room and saw Damon lounging on the couch drinking a bourbon. "So, what did you want to talk to me about, Elena?" "About the fact that you're secretly dating my best friend behind my back." "Oh, you found out." "Yes I found out! You've tried for two years to get me to be your girlfriend and now it finally happened! Yet you still aren't happy." "I realized that I'm not as into you as I thought. Bonnie and I just click." "You click? Well okay, whatever, but you could've just broken up with me instead of cheat on me! God, Damon you make me sick! I regret ever becoming your girlfriend now! Dating you is now that I think about it, exactly as I said it, the worst choice I ever made! So, go have fun with Bonnie, I won't stop you. Just think about how I feel." Just like how you thought about how Stefan felt. With that said and done, she walked back to the elevator and descended back to the lobby.
Elena got out of her car. She had made it to the lake house at exactly 3:00 sharp. She looked to her right and saw the car of the person she was meeting; she had always loved that car. Entering the house, she saw that the window to the deck was open. She stepped outside and walked to the person. "Hey. I'm glad you could make it", she said oh-so softly.
Who is this person she asked to meet at the lake house? Stay tuned...