Elena and her baby brother Jeremy had always been close to each other. Losing their mother and father had just made the bond even stronger , she couldn't believe he would be twenty in three days it's crazy!

She had decided that she was going to go to New York to his art college and celebrate there with him and she really hoped Damon would join her once she asked him. Jeremy and Damon had met through a computer screen twice but she wanted them to meet in person. After all they was the two most important people to her .

"Hey , baby?" She said softly from her place on the sofa .

"Yeah." He replied turning his gaze from the TV. They had spent the day watching friends

And you could really tell how tired he was , he looked so cute .

"I was wondering if you wanted to join me in New York this weekend . It's Jeremy's big two O' as you know , so what do you say?" She asked him playing wish his hair.

"Sure ! I'd love to , about time I met the famous boy Gilbert in person !" He smiled kissing her head .

"Yeah, I can't wait to see you two together. My favourite boys ." She smiled softly reaching up to press a chaste kiss to his lips.

"You're so cute Elena , I love you ." He chuckled returning the kiss before pulling away at the knock on the door.

He stood up and stretched out his body , God he was really regretting spending all day stuck on that couch . But hey he had a great time just chilling with his girlfriend for once , it was nice .

"Hey brother!" Stefan chirped as soon as he opened the door him and Caroline both stood there smiling .

"Hello you two, do come in . But blondie ? Stop with the over creepy smile please you're making my face hurt to looking at you." Damon stated closing the door behind them .

"Oh hush! We come with exciting news ." The blonde squealed dropping down on to the couch next to Elena.

"Oh really ? What's this news then ?!" Elena said excitedly pushing her self up .

"We are getting our first apartment together!" Caroline cheered.

"That's so amazing guys congrats ! When did you two decide on this ?" Damon asked smiling as he hugged his brother softly.

"At our 1 year celebration last weekend , we was just laying in Stefan's bed and thought how amazing this year together had been and how we don't want to be anywhere else but together ." Caroline explained , smiling softly at the memory.

Elena smiled at the sight . She couldn't believe it had been a year already since her best friend came barging into her apartment screaming that she had a boyfriend and how sorry she was for keeping him a secret for three months. It's been amazing seeing her so happy .

"Awwww you guys! I can't believe this , I'm so happy for you both ." Elena giggled standing up to hug Stefan after giving her best friend a quick squeeze. "

"Only three months till you guys have been together a year . How does that feel?" Stefan asked smiling .

"Crazy , but I wouldn't change it for the world. Even if she is the worlds most annoying woman sometimes." Damon chuckled dodging the pillow that was thrown his way.

"Life has been been a dream for us all lately hasn't it ?" Elena smiled leaning her head on Damons shoulder as they all stood huddled together.

"It really has. I love you guys !" Caroline laughed bringing everyone in for a quick group hug before pulling away .

"Now how about we go have a few drinks to celebrate?!" She cheered.

"Let's go!"

They arrived at the Bar twenty minutes later both Damon and Stefan sat at the bar as their girlfriends rushed off to fix their hair or whatever. Damon didn't care that much because all he could think about is how proud he was of Stefan . As much as Caroline annoyed the hell out of him day in and day out , he loved her for making his baby brother so happy . It's the happiest he had seen him in years , since he had left Med school Stefan had tried to make sure he focused on his career meaning he never gave himself chance to be happy . But then In comes Caroline and it's like everything just changed , he was so in love with her and Damon had a lot to thank them both for in the long run.

"I'm proud of you baby brother." Damon said seriously turning to Stefan.

"Thank you Damon, it means a lot really." Stefan smiled patting his back.

At that moment the girls came rushing out of the bathroom, looking flawless as ever . Damon couldn't help but admire their friendship and how god damn happy they looked for each other every time they hit a milestone . It reminded him of his and Alaric's friendship and he couldn't help but laugh at them knowing exactly how stupid they must been when they're alone together .

"Looking good ladies ! Two vodka and cherry cokes ?" Conor smirked as they sat down .

"Yeah! You know us well my friend , hey babe." Elena said sitting down next to her boyfriend.

"You look lovely , amazing what you can do in a public bathroom." Damon chuckled taking in her now tied back hair and red lipstick .

Elena laughed and grabbed her drink from Conor .

She really loved how well she had gotten to know all of Damon's friends , the only one she had left to meet was Alaric but he was away on business with his 'girlfriend' meaning he didn't have time to come see them that much . She had spoke to him over the phone however and he seemed really nice .

"Can you believe how quickly we have fell into this whole domestic bliss thing ?." She giggled grabbing got d hand gently .

"I know , in all honestly I really can't picture myself ever having this with anyone else . So I hope you know you're stuck with me !" He replied .

"I wouldn't want it any other way baby ."

Conor's shift ended thirty minutes later so he decided the join them for a few drinks along with his girlfriend April. She was a girl who had been working with Elena in the cafe up until a few months ago when she got excepted into business school. She was a lovely person and honestly she fitted in well with the group .

"So April ! Met anyone nice at school or they all stuck up bitches ." Caroline asked passing the black haired girl a drink.

"Actually I have ! There is this one girl in my 11 o'clock class called Bonnie , she's really nice ." They all gasped and looked at her.

"Bonnie Bennett?." Damon questioned cringing .

"Yeah! I invited her to tag along she should be here any minute."

Elena felt like she wanted the ground to swallow her up. Damon's ex sex buddy was about to join them on a celebration of how great their relationship was going .. what could go wrong ?

"Oh god! I haven't seen her since we had that argument last day of college . Elena you have to protect me ! She's a bitch she said all this horrible shit about me and lied ! April how could you ahhhh I'm stressing!" Caroline panicked rushing to stand up . She quickly rushed from the table and fell face first into the one person she probably shouldn't have.

"Well if it isn't miss perfect Forbes ." Bonnie muttered shoving Caroline off her as Stefan rushed to help his girlfriend up.

"Oh shut up Bonnie ." Caroline growled .

Bonnie smirked before turning to the table and let's just say if looks could kill Elena would be done for .

"Damon! Hi." Bonnie chirped knocking Elena out of the way and hugging a very stiff Damon close .

"Erm , excuse me but could you let go of my best friends boyfriend." Caroline spoke .

"Boyfriend?! Please tell me the Damon Salvatore has not settled for a plain Jane ! Who is this lucky girl?." Bonnie questioned as if she didn't even noticed Elena .

"That would be me, and i will have you know you cocky , stuck up bitch. I am no plain Jane!" Elena glared getting in Bonnie's face . She hated waited years to fall in love and there was no way his ex hook up was going to ruin that for her.

"Oh honey please , I have no problem here . Now April , Conor you coming ? I'd rather not stay around forbester ." Bonnie smiled patting Damon on the back before walking towards the exit.

"I am so sorry guys! I had no idea I promise I won't invite her over again ." April rushed out hugging them all before her and Conor made their exit.

Damon was still stood in shock. Not once had he ever seen Elena be that protective and angry. Sure she had gotten upset when a girl had been flirting with him a little too much in front of her , but never to the point where she had stood up to them.

"Wow baby I am so impressed! God I love you for that." Damon laughed bringing her in for a passionate kiss and Stefan and Caroline sat down .

"Well you're mine now , I hope you know that ."

Elena turned towards the other couple in the room , Caroline was sat holding what looked like a dirty napkin to the graze on her head as Stefan tried his best to calm her down.

"God I hate her! Why does she think it's ok to make me out to be the bad guy!" The blonde groaned .

"Because she's a trashy jealous bitch ! That's why now let's forget about her and party ! Because you my dearest bestie are moving in with a Salvatore man !" Elena cheered making Caroline smile widely and jump up .

"Ok ! Let's go ."

The next morning Elena woke up with the worst head ache she'd ever had in her life . She was probably the worst person ever when I came to pain . Lucky for her though her amazing boyfriend was already there and waiting with pain killers and a nice fresh orange juice.

"Do I wanna know what the hell I did last night to make me feel this shitty." She groaned cuddling into his side.

"Well ... you and Caroline gave us all an excellent dance to get us through the night and let's just say that girl bartender at lights was very happy to receive your bra." Damon chuckled watching as Elena cringed and shoved her face in to the duvet.

"Please tell me you stopped us ?!"

Elena and Caroline plus the drink was never a good combination.

"Of course I did baby !"

"After we watched you fall over , by the way you butt might be a little sore." Damon added ducking as she waved her hand to smack him.

"You're such a pain in my ass, oh my god I never want to see Stefan again I'm mortified." She groaned hiding up the bed sheets.

"Oh hush! I'm sure he will thank you and we can all move on peacefully with our lives." Damon smirked dragging the sheet away from her as she glared up at him.

"Now chop chop princess , work in half an hour and you desperately need a shower. " he said cheekily rushing out of the room as she chased his with her pillow in hand .

God he loved this girl .