Author's Note: Hey, I'm back. So, the last chapter was the last one that was pre written. So, bear with me here. The wait between chapters may be a little longer. Less Delena in this chapter –sorry- but I need to establish Stefan/Elena before I have her choose which one. And before the tomb vampires come {more like before all hell breaks loose.} Some of you guessed that John Gilbert was controlling the tomb vampires. I will tell you right now that is wrong. John will not be included in this story –sorry if you are a fan of him. Since he came in after 1x19 where I start, he isnt in here.

Well, after talking for what seems like an hour, I think you deserve a chapter. Enjoy:

Previously:

Jenna looked up the stairs at Jeremy's door and then back down at me, "Alright," she raised her voice so Jeremy could hear, "But she sleeps in the guest bedroom."

Jeremy spoke, "Elena." I turned around, "Thanks… for helping Anna. And, um, I forgive you for the whole memory thing."

"That means that somewhere along the way, you decided that I was worth of choosing." But as I opened my mouth to respond, Damon was gone.

Dear Diary,

I have to make the choice between the two brothers. If you asked me a month ago which brother I wanted, the answer was clear, Stefan. But now, I feel torn. And I don't want to rush into my descision and then regret it.

-Elena

I placed the diary down and then settled into bed. Just as I was about to close my eyes, there was a knock at the window.

Chapter 10:

I turned around and looked at the dark figure crouching at my window. "Stefan?" I walked over and unlached the window, opening it so he could come in. Silently, Stefan came through, still looking at me carefully.

Stefan looked at the closed door, "Anna's here?" I nodded. Suddenly, he pulled me into a bone-crunching hug. "Elena, I'm glad your safe." He said before letting me fall back onto my bed.

I was a little dazed, and I was very tired. "Stefan, what are you doing here?" I asked hazily, scrambling to sit up. I felt him sit down on the edge of my bed.

"I wanted to make sure you were alright." He said, but I could tell that something else was bothering him.

Running a hand through my hair, I asked, "What is bothering you?"

He looked at me with hard eyes, "I want to know what happened with Damon up in Pittsburgh. When I asked him, he just said, 'nothing you need to worry about little brother. Now go chase some squirrels.'" His tone was a little harder than usual. And I could hear the slight bitter tone when he said the word 'Damon'.

I looked at him deeply, "Nothing happened Stefan. I promise." I grabbed his hand and put it in mine.

He gave me a look and then stood up, ripping his hand from mine with more force than nessacary. He paced the room, "Elena, I trust you. But my brother isnt trust worthy, we both know that. I don't want you to lie for him, because I know Damon, and he would do anything to get Katherine back. Even if it means using you as her." He added pointily.

I stood up, giving Stefan a glare that I usually reserved for Damon. "Stefan, I wasn't lying. And I know Damon probably better than you do. Because both of you spent your lives trying to hate each other. But I care about both of you. And I know that you're just worried about me, but stop!" I paused, "I'm not going to lie, I care about Damon. He's your brother. He told me he didn't see me as Katherine, and I believe him. Because he earned my trust.

"Damon has never lied to me. You have though. You never told me about Katherine's resembelance to me, or the human blood. You lied just this afternoon about it! And you just keep feeding me lies and I want to believe you, I want to know that you are back to normal. But you've given me every reason not to believe you." I said, looking into his eyes.

Stefan cupped my face in his hands, "Elena, I'm trying to protect you."

I pulled his fingers off my face and turned away from him, "If protecting me is lying to me, then I don't want to be protected." I paused, "For example, think about Jeremy and Anna. Anna doesn't lie to him and say that the tomb vampire's arent coming to kill him –instead, she tells him to protect him. That is what I'm talking about! You just don't tell me that I'm in danger, which is a risk at its own." I stood up and walked to sit on the chair in the corner of the room.

Stefan looked like he was going to come over and talk to me, but he decided against it. After a few long minutes he spoke again, "Elena, please tell me you aren't in love with my brother." He whispered urgently, almost begging me to deny it. 'Where did that come from?' I thought to myself.

My mouth opened to respond, but no sound came out. I wanted to tell him that I loved him, and only him. But my voice wouldn't respond. My heart ached at the thought that I loved them both. Because I didn't want to hurt either of them. Tears started in my eyes.

Stefan walked over to me, "Elena?" I didn't respond. Tears streaked down my face, leaving trails. Stefan walked around me and became silent. More tears came down my cheeks.

The thought that I had hurt them both. Stefan was hurt because I was falling for Damon. He had tried to keep that from happening since I had met them both. And Damon, he knew I would pick Stefan. And that was how I had hurt him. But no one other than me knew of that pain.

After what seemed like forever, I turned to look at Stefan. But he was gone. The corner of my room held no one, just a blank wall. More tears came to my eyes as I thought of how I had hurt him.

I stumbled over to my dresser and picked up my purse. My shaking hand found my cells phone. I pressed the name of the person I needed most, and hit call. The phone rang once;

"Elena, what can I do for you?" Damon asked sarcastically on the other line.

"Damon, can you come over?" my voice cracked, I fought back tears. There was a long pause. When no one answered, I asked, "Damon?"

"Elena." He mocked, but his voice was too close to be on the phone. I turned around and found him standing in the corner of the room, looking at me intently. He noticed the tears, but didn't speak.

I walked over to him and buiried my face in his chest, letting the tears fall out of my eyes. I could take hurting them both. Damon seemed confused by my action, but he steered me over to the bed and laid me down.

Before I knew it, my head was on Damon's chest and I was still crying. But that night, I fell asleep like that. With Damon's arms wrapped around me protectivly.

When I woke up the next morning, Damon was gone. But I didn't expect him to be here. That was just Damon. I got up and got dressed into casual clothes before going downstairs.

Jeremy was eating cereal at the table. Jenna was gone, probably at work. Anna was beside Jeremy, drinking from a coffee cup –but I had a feeling that something other than coffee was in it. I picked up a banana from the coucnter and started eating it.

None of us spoke for a long time. Jeremy finally said, "Why don't we do something later, like see a movie." He pasued and added, "Why don't you ask Stefan?"

I shook my head, "We had a fight."

Anna gave me a look, "I know, I heard it." She paused and thought about something, "He mentioned a photo. I have a decent idea about that. Whoever took it defiantly is working with –or is- one of the tomb vampires." her voice didn't falter. Vampires have that easier, they didn't have to feel.

"Ask Damon then." Jeremy suggested.

I shurgged and grabbed my phone. I scrolled down Damon's name, and hit it. I texted, Want to go see a movie later? –Elena

It took longer than usual for him to respond. First date since the break up, and you choose me. What would Stefan think? –Damon

I rolled my eyes, Jeremy and Anna are going. They told me to ask you. Anyways, are you in? –Elena.

My phones buzzed quicker this time, Sure kitten, make sure to put extra butter on the popcorn. I like my blood buttery. ;D –Damon

I sighed and didn't reply. Only Damon could have a sarcastic remark ready for any second. I put it down and started to continue my breakfast. After a few seconds, Anna asked, "Elena, can I talk to you?"

I gave her a confused look before nodding. She pulled me out of the kitchen and far enough that we could talk without being heard, "So, you and Damon?" she asked quizically.

I quirked an eyebrow, "Damon and me? NO! Were just friends." I rushed the end a little too quickly to be convincing.

Anna snorted, "Friends? I could hear everything you talked about last night. I know you and Stefan had a big fight –but I think the entire house could hear that anyways- and then you called Damon." She paused for dramatic affect, "Who calls the brother of their boyfriend when they have a fight?"

It took me a moment to respond, "Damon is one of my best friends –whether he is Stefan's brother or not."

Anna rolled her eyes and then walked back in the kitchen. My first thought was, 'this is going to be a fun night.'

Author's Note: No Cliffhanger, finally! So, how did you like the chapter. I'm trying to have Anna and Elena become friends like allidane23 suggested back in chapter 3 –kind of replacing Bonnie in a way, because I like Anna a little better {sorry Bonnie fans.} So, how do you like Anna trying to befriend Elena now that she is being nice to her? And what will happen during the 'movie date'. I have planned something BIG to happen.

Review and find out what happens next. More the merrier!

Lots of love,

Brittani