Sorry that it's been awhile, you know, reasons. I wanted to update this before next episode and my feeling are all over the place.

This chapter is dedicated to Sofia (Tumblr user, faberry69) for making me update because of her supposed love for the story.

We get to her house just before sunset after visiting the crazy blonde I turned and her witch friend. I wait outside, obviously not wanting to be seen.

''Jenna?''

''Elena? I'm in the kitchen.''

''How ar-''

''Where the hell have you been? Bonnie said you were staying at with her but then Stefan was looking for you. Is everything alright?'' she really doesn't sound happy.

''Everything is fine but, me and Stefan broke up and I have to get away for awhile. I don't know how long it will be be I have to do this.''

There was a loud … ''What?''

''Stefan isn't who I thought he was, I'm not safe here.''

''Has he hurt you?''

''Oh God, no. There's stuff I can't explain and I need you to let me do this.''

''It's okay I'm confused, right? I wasn't expecting you to become this distant and dissappear for a week with a phone call from your friend. Now, you really think I'm just going to let you go on some random trip in the middle of the school year. I may not be the best parent, Elena, and I'm sorry but that's not going to happen.''

''This isn't about you, Jenna. I'm not being distant, I trust you and you've been great with me and Jeremy. You wouldn't understand most of it but there is something that I do want to tell you. I-can we go sit down.''

I heard their footsteps move to another room, their voices becoming clearer.

''Okay.''

''The thing is – I'm – The reason I broke up with Stefan, is urm, I'm kind of with someone else.''

''Okay, I understand, why is that such a big deal?''

''When I was dating Matt I was trying to prove something to myself but after...what happened, I couldn't convince myself anymore. Then Stefan came along and everyone wanted him and he liked me so if I couldn't love him, that was it. I was trying to convince myself with Stefan, I was trying to force myself into loving him but I never did. I could never love a guy because I've been waiting for her. Her name's Katherine and I love her.''

''Oh.''

''I completely understand if you need some time to process this.''

''It's okay. I still love you, Elena. This doesn't change anything. Thank-you for telling me and I'm glad you trust me. Are you going with her? Is this why you want to leave?''

''She's coming with me, yes but to protect me. I'm not going because of her.''

''I'm sorry that I can't let you go. If you can't tell me why I don't think I can justify it and you have school and all your commitments here.''

''I'm sorry for this.'' The guilt in her voice made me already regret what I had to do.

I take that as my cue to enter the house and stand in front of Jenna, focusing her shocked eyes with mine. ''Elena is going on a road trip for awhile, you're okay with it because she has someone to protect her and you're going to save her school assignments for when she's back. You won't remember seeing me but you know that I would kill myself to make sure Elena is okay.''

''I'm okay with Elena going on a road trip.''

Elena quickly left the room and ran upstairs to pack her bag. I could tell she was upset.

I left it a few moments before following her and finding her serech through her wardrobe.

''Sweetie, stop a second, please?''

''I'll be fine.''

''I know you will, just come here.'' She finally turned around to face me and I steped forward to bring her into a tight hug.

''How'd it get like this?''

''It's our blood, it attracts trouble.'' I smirked and I felt her shoulders loosen and her nose nuzzle into my neck.

''You can say that again.''

''It-'' She hit my arm and Iet out an audible winch just to tease her.

''Don't actually say it, silly.'' She giggled.

''Oh.''

''Yeah, oh.'' She moved her face from my neck and locked her eyes with mine.

''I'm proud of you and thank-you.''

''For what?''

''I'm proud of you for telling Jenna about who you are and thank-you for telling her about me. I've never been tell worthy before. ''

''You're welcome.''

''Well, we need to get going.''

''Okay.''

We'd packed everything she needed within ten minutes, only filling a large backpack. I was surprised she didn't want more: I don't know how long, we'll be gone for.

I stated as we walked down the stairs, bag in hand.''I'll give you chance to say goodbye without me, I need to hunt anyway.''

''Hunt? I thought you'd stopped feeding from humans.''

''I have, there's been some good deer around lately and I need to accustom my body to animal blood for our drive.''

''Where are we going?''

''It's a surprise.''

''Meanie.''

''Softy.''

''Sweetie.''

''I'll wait for you in the car when I'm done.'' I began to walk away when I heard her sigh.

''Katerina.'' A smile was wide across her face as I turned to face at the bottom of the steps.

''Yes, my lady?'' I bowed slightly. She giggled.

''You forgot something.'' Oh, I see where this is going, I like it.

I flashed in front of her, noses almost touching. She gasped. Her eyes reflected the moonlight like the way they're described in tacky romance novels. ''And what would that be ma'am?''

''This.'' She closed the gap between our lips. The kiss once again confirming how much I felt for the women.

…

I found the deer quickly, the noise of the herd was easy to spot. After that it was easy to pick off two of the old ones. I walked back at human pace through the woods, thinking about the events of the day and what this all really meant. Everything she meant and what us being together would cause.

…

Five minutes later I was sat in the car, warming it for Elena when she left the house. The November air being more than nippy.

Jenna stood at the door and waved to her niece. Luckily she was unable to see me through the tinted windows. Elena had tears marking her face as she climbed in the car.

''Let's go.'' I followed her orders and put the car into gear, her hand quickly joining mine on the stick.