Finding a perfect baby reveal was probably the hardest thing Elena has ever had to think over . She wanted something cool and original that had never been done before but so far she had found nothing .
"I don't see why we can't just have a nice dinner and tell everyone then." Damon said sighing as he rubbed his eyes tiredly.
"This has to be amazing , we are having the first baby of our friendship group! It has to be big .. maybe we could do yellow balloons at dinner and inside will be a note with what the individual is going to be to our baby and then we will have the pop the balloon .." she said tapping the pen against the notepad .
"Yeah that's sounds cute ! But isn't it best we just do that for family and then just have a small get together for friends ?." Damon said wrapping his arm around her softly.
"Yeah that's true, but obviously include Caroline and Liz they're my family too." She pointed out smiling.
"Yeah of course baby! So did Jeremy question why he needed to come here so 'urgently'?" Elena had called her brother straight away to inform they of their engagement so of course he was quick to ask for an invite to see the couple .
"No he thinks it's because of the engagement. Which reminds me ! We have steroline over in less than 30 minutes so let's get a move on!" She exclaimed jumping up to go change.
She couldn't wait to see her best friends face when she announces her engagement, Caroline will be beyond excited.
"They aren't going to judge you for sitting around in sweat pants in your own home , Elena ." Damon chuckled as he entered their bedroom .
"I know that! I just want to look at least half decent ." She said grabbing her blue ripped skinny jeans and Adidas T-short to slip them on quickly .
"Hair in messy bun or side fishtail plat?" She questioned .
"Fishtail .. it looks nice like that ." He answered pecking her lips before entering the bathroom to brush his teeth.
"I don't think I have much longer in these jeans , they're already suffocating me !" Elena shouted.
"You'll live it's only 6 more months !" He called after wiping his face.
"6 months of getting fat and over heated ... but it'll be worth it for our lil bean." She spoke rubbing soft circles into her stomach gently.
Damon smiled to himself before joining her in the room as she grabbed her socks and put them on . Now that he knew she was pregnant he understood why she was even more beautiful than before . She had this incredible glow about her like the sun was radiating off of her skin constantly. The brown in her eyes just seemed to sparkle and gleam , it was so incredibly special to witness the amazing changes she was going through .
"How is it that you have slowly become more and more irresistible over the past year ? I mean you've always been gorgeous but now you're just ... wow." He spoke grabbing her from behind as she giggled.
"Hmmm , maybe it's because of this precious miracle we have that's resting right here ." She replied leading his hands down to her stomach to place them on her lower abdomen.
Elena was still in shock that this was her life . Everything was finally falling into place and she was so so happy that she would never be able to find the words to express it . Just then there was a knock at their door snapping the couple out of their small bubble of comfort.
"I'll get it , you go grab the snacks ." Elena said walking away to answer the door.
Elena took a deep breath before grabbing the handle and opening the wooden door quickly. She was far too excited to wait much longer.
"Hey!" Caroline squealed hugging Elena close before rushing in to hug Damon.
"Uh hi guys." Stefan said laughing softly at Caroline's excitement.
"Can you believe it's been three weeks since we was all together last! Like why? Why has it been that long .." the blonde spoke grabbing an apple from the plate Damon has placed on the table along with 3 coffees.
"Erm maybe because we are all adults Blondie and need to work in order to live our daily lives." Damon spoke sarcastically.
"Okay I take that hug back! I have so not missed your smart ass mouth D-dog." Caroline scowled , pouting as she bit into the apple.
"Sooo, what's new guys?! Any gossip." Stefan asked taking a sip of his drink.
"Gossip ? Really brother .. are we teenage girls now ?" Damon laughed .
"Now now brother , I was simply asking a question no need for the sarcasm." The youngest Salvatore smirked .
Elena smiled and looked at Damon as if she was asking whether or not they should just come out with it . Damon only nodded his head and Elena carried out her plan. She grabbed her best friends hand gently with her left hand , ring finger on full show to see whether the blonde would notice.
"Elena Wha-" the blonde stopped when she noticed the large diamond sparkling up at her and her face was taken over by the largest smile Elena had ever seen.
"Ahhhhhhhhhhhh! You're engaged! No way!" She screeched pulling Elena into her arms.
"Congratulations brother! I'm so happy for you." Stefan smiled brightly giving his big brother a manly hug.
"Thanks brother and yes Blondie , we are indeed engaged ." Damon chuckled.
"I can't believe this! When did it happen?!" Caroline asked in shock.
"Last night at our anniversary dinner!" Elena giggled moving her hand to show Stefan the ring .
"Wow , you have good taste Damon that's a very beautiful ring." Stefan said.
"Awww D-dog you have a heart! That's so cute you did it on your anniversary." Caroline squeaked moving to give Damon another big hug before taking her seat again.
"I do indeed have a heart, all thanks to my gorgeous fiancé!" He smiled widely .
"I'll toast to that!" Stefan cheered as they all raised their coffee cups .
"Cheers!" Elena laughed , this was her life and it was so incredible. She honestly couldn't wait for their baby to get here it was going to be loved so very much.
Her baby would always know what it's like to have a family , because no matter what she knows they will always have her crazy best friend and brother in law along with the many other special people in her life.
"So is Jeremy coming to visit? I'm assuming he knows right?" Caroline asked .
"Yeah! He's getting a flight in next week so the plan is to have a nice family dinner so he can meet everyone ." Elena smiled .
"That's a great idea, I can't wait to have a catch up with little Gilbert ." The blonde laughed .
Caroline couldn't believe her best friend was engaged! This is what they spent their entire childhood dreaming about and it was finally a reality. She had big plans for this wedding , she knows how much Elena has always wanted a nice simple wedding at Christmas with all the family and friends and a nice trip to New York City for a New Years honeymoon and she couldn't wait to make all of that come true.
"What you thinking about babe?" Stefan asked gently .
"Oh just how much planning we have already done for Elena's wedding . Remember our dream wedding folder ? ." The blonde chuckled .
"Oh my gosh yeah! My Christmas wonderland wedding and your June summer wedding!" Elena chuckled , smiling at the memories that came to mind.
Damon and Stefan just sat there wondering why on earth girls plan things so far ahead In their lives.
"Seriously? You have your wedding already planned and ready?" Stefan asked them raising an eyebrow.
"Yeah! We even have baby names . Elena has Mila-Leigh Elizabeth for a girl and Kaylom Jay for a boy and me I have Rosie-Lou for a girl and Jacob Micheal for a girl!" Caroline listed.
"Oh wow and I can't even think of what to wear for work tomorrow." Stefan said mouth open in shock.
"Awww don't worry babe! At least our future is sorted huh?! " Caroline mused sitting on his lap.
"Yeah I suppose so!" Stefan laughed.
The rest of their afternoon was chilled and relaxed both couples deciding that a nice movie would be good before they headed into town to help Elena and Damon choose their wedding invitations... a Christmas wedding was apparently what was definitely happening .
"Babe? You do realise Christmas is in a few months ? You're going to be showing are you sure you're ok with that?." Damon whispered.
Elena thought about it for a second before she smiled .
"It's okay! I want to marry you Christmas Day no matter how fat and fed up I am!" Elena giggled .
"It will always be the best day of my life and the quicker I can marry you .. the better." She finished kissing his lips softly before she turned back to the different styles of invitation.
Damon couldn't believe how lucky he had got. Not every girl would be ok with being pregnant on their wedding day , most of them would focus on the negative. Elena however , she was just incredible and didn't care as long as she got to marry him on her favourite day of the year and that thought made his heart melt.
"Guys! Look at these ones ." Caroline called to the couple.
"Ooo I like them! They're so pretty ." Elena gasped . They was simple but elegant with a nice gold and silver theme and small diamonds placed along the edge. Perfect for a Christmas themed wedding.
"They're literally perfect, they fit in with the whole winter wonderland theme." Damon agreed.
"Nice job Blondie!" He smiled .
"I can't believe how real it all is." Elena gushed to her best friend as they exited the shops, wedding invitations sorted and ready to be printed .
"I know! How glad are you that I introduced you two that night last year." The blonde smiled widely.
"Honestly I will never be able to repay you! My life is amazing Caroline . I finally feel like everything that I have suffered through wasn't for nothing ." Elena spoke tears filling her eyes .
Caroline sniffed and help back her tears as she linked her arm through Elena's.
"And you deserve it ! Elena you've been my rock since forever and honestly I think it's about time that life gave you something good. Damon is a good guy , a little shit at times but he loves you more than I've seen any man love a girl before."
Elena smiled tearfully. She had never seen Caroline be so open before , she was always so closed off about her feelings towards other people .
"I love you so much Care!"
"I love you too Elena ."
Damon shoved his hands in his pockets smiling at the two girls that walked in front of him and his brother.
"Mom would be so proud of you , you know that right ?" Stefan said softly.
"You think? I mean I like to think she is . I've come along way this past year haven't I." Damon spoke sincerely.
"You have indeed brother, and of course she is ! You've done nothing but achieve in your life Damon and now you have an incredible girl that will soon be your wife . Mom will be looking down smiling so wide at how well you've turned out and that's not just me saying it to be nice ... I mean it . You've always been my role model and I've never been more proud of you than I am right now ." Stefan sniffled wiping his tear away quickly.
"That's probably the nicest thing you have ever said to me Stef. Wow thank you so so much , mom would be proud of you too though you know that right?" Damon said wiping away his own tears.
"Yeah I know , we've certainly done her proud my dear brother!" Stefan chirped patting Damon's back .
"We have indeed !" Damon chuckled pulling Stefan in for a quick side hug.
"I love you brother."
"Love you too stef!"