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Appearances


- I found it a couple of days ago. Guess what I named it? - Damon asked, his lips turning up in a wicked smile.

- What? - She questioned him.

She inhaled its sweet smell, smiling. She had always loved flowers, and there was something about that one that attracted her, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it.

- Elena.


- Why? - Elena asked, frowning

- It just reminded me of you. - Damon shrugged.

Convinced that she wasn't going to get anything else out of him, Elena put the flower down. Something about holding a plant that had the same name as she did made her uneasy.

She was about to take another look around when a noise called her attention. There was someone else in the room. She spun around, her dress flying with her movement, and ended up face to face with Caroline.

- Elena! You will not believe what happened today! - She started, almost jumping with excitement.

Elena held back a sigh. Caroline wouldn't believe what happened to her that day. She only needed to know if it had really happened. She took a deep breath and made herself a promise. She was going to enjoy that day, no matter what.

- So, what happened? - Elena asked Caroline, smiling.

- I beat my own record! I bought 15 new clothes Elena! I'll show you the other ones when you go to my house, but look at this cutie here! - Caroline turned so that Elena could see her new clothes..

She was wearing a black jeans with beautiful white top which hung from her shoulders. On the back, the T-shirt read "I'm in peace with myself". Elena smiled. She knew how much her friend love shopping and the how much the clothes she bought meant to her, so she wasn't going to let her mood ruin Caroline's excitement.

- I love it, Caroline! - She replied, passing her hand on the fabric. - What is it made of?

- Cotton. It's going to shrink once I put it on the washer, but I think it's ok. - She said, smiling maniacally.

Elena was completely conscious that Tyler, who had escorted Caroline to the dinner, and Damon weren't interested in their conversation and it was driving her mad. Caroline could be really sweet but, at times, she thought only of herself, and that was one of those times.

When she heard a knock on the door, Elena almost passed out of relief. Maybe Bonnie would be able to bring up a topic of conversation that would interest them all. She could hardly be more right. Bonnie walked in, her arms linked with Jeremy's, like they had never fought. Elena smiled. That was what she liked to see during Christmas.

But before any explanation could be given, the door burst open like a strong wind had just knocked it of its hinges. In the living room, stood an uninvited guest.