(Elena's human, only difference.)

Elena's POV

Senior Year is over and our graduation was the same as everyone elses. Caroline's speech was amazing. I've been accepted to Whitmore College but have decided not to go. Stefan is still mad at me for leaving him for Damon and Damon is too busy trying to make things better between them. Caroline gave Klaus a chance to be with her. He makes her happy and thats all that really matters. We all need time to adjust to that one. Jeremy and Bonnie are still going strong.

I've just a bought a house and I've been unpacking all day getting everything together and organized. I've already done all of the painting in my five bedroom house. It's bigger than I wanted but Damon insisted on getting a big one. He said that I would be happy to have the extra space when I need it. My stomach has been in knots for weeks. I feel a cold rush of air come through my window. The hair on my neck starts to stand and goose bumps arrive shortly after. I turn around and see the love of my life with that shit eating grin on his face. I smile and walk towards his open arms.

"How is Stefan?" I asked him.

"Still pissed but he'll get over it." He replied.

"Things will get better. It just takes time. I've been thinking..."

"That's never good." he says with a straight face. I slap his chest jokingly. "I'm kidding, please continue."

"It's such a big house..." I pause and look at him. I can see a smile trying to surface. "I want you to move in with me." I bite my lip waiting for him to answer.

"I would love too, but Stephan needs me now. I need to make things better between us. But as soon as i do it will be my top priority." He smiles and pulls me into his chest.

I hold the tears that want to escape my eyes.

"I love you Elena. I wish things didn't have to be this way."

"Me too."

(Damon's phone buzzes) He looks at it and his face looks worried.

"What's wrong?" I asked him.

"It's Liz. Something's come up. I'll see you later tonight?"

"You better. I love you."

"I love you too." He kisses me goodbye and he's gone in a flash.

I continue unpacking until my phone rings.

"Hello?" I ask not bothering to look at who was calling.

"Elena... Can we talk?" My mouth drops and I'm stunned. It's Stefan.

"uh...ya..yes." I stammered. I'll be right over.

The Salvatore Boarding House...

Why does it seem so different just being here. My heart is pounding as I walk up to the door. I feel like I'm moving in slow motion. I reach my hand out to knock on the door, a few minutes later the door opens, "Come in."

I walk in and follow him to the library where he gestures me to sit by the fire.

"You're probably wondering why I asked you here." he stated more than asked. I nod my head.

"I wanted to talk to you to tell you I'm not mad anymore. I want you to be happy and if it's Damon that makes you happy then I will adjust to it. It still hurts but it hurts even more when you're not in my life Elena."

Tears form in my eyes and this time i let them fall. "Stefan, I still love you. I want you to know that. It's just that things have just changed between us. I miss you Stefan, I really do. I'd rather have you in my life as a friend rather than not at all."

Stefan pulls me up off the chair and hugs me. This is a step I thought to myself. Stefan is moving on with his life. I'm happy for him. I start to feel very sick. It mustve been something I ate. I look at Stefan and he seems uneasy. "What's wron..."

"Elena!"

Stefan's POV

"What's wron..." Elena started to say and her knees started to buckle. "Elena!" I caught her before she fell to the ground and carried her to the couch, "Elena...Can you hear me. Elena." No response. I checked her vitals and her blood pressure is very low. I can't give her my blood, it wouldn't help. I haven't eaten in days. I pick her up and take her to the hospital and with vampire speed we reach it in no time.

"I need help!" I yell when I run inside. She blacked out and her blood pressure is really low. They put her on a bed and wheel her into the emergency room. I bring my phone out of my pocket and dial Damon's number.

"Hello, little brother..." I knew he was smiling on the other end of the phone. "What can I do for ya?"

"You can start by coming to the hospital."