The trip to New York was amazing , both Damon and Elena couldn't believe how quickly time had flown by! Right now they was sitting in a cab on their way back to Damon's office and back to reality.1

"It really was an amazing trip wasn't it?" Elena said sighing in content as she lay her head on Damon's shoulder .

"It sure was! I can't believe how much I adore your brother .. he might just bump Stefan down to second best." Damon smirked

"Now now, Damon! We both know that isn't true. I can't wait to get back to see steroline. How do you think they got on without us ?" Elena laughed .

"Hmmm let's take a guess that Caroline has either made the apartment into a complete catastrophe and some how managed to kill me brother whilst doing so, or she's actually done a good job."

Elena laughed and playfully smacked him in the shoulder as the car came to a Holt outside of the glass building that her boyfriend knew as his place of work.

"I still don't get how you're not mesmerised every time you wake up and realise you work in this place!" She exclaimed.

"Maybe because it's like any other place of work , it's boring , plain and stinks of coffee ." Damon replied with a fake cheerful smile.

"Oh hush ! At least you don't work in a cafe full of sweaty old men! You have your own office and everything... and speaking of that office I feel like we should head on up!" She squealed excitedly . Elena had never stepped foot in her boyfriends office before so she was rather excited to christen the place ... if you get what she means .

The two slowly made their way into the building , Elena noticed as soon as she walked in how all eyes instantly turned to her ... god she forgot she was wearing an over sized white , baggy jumper and leggings not the best first impression!

"God ! I look like I've just wondered into the wrong building . I look like a giant marshmallow, Damon!" She groaned hiding behind him .

"It's fine Elena ! You look amazing , now get you cute butt into that elevator .. I have an office that needs to be graced with your presence." He smirked smacking her bum lightly.

Let's just say Elena's first visit to Damon's office was one that they would never forget . In fact that's where it all started

To fall apart.

1 year anniversary (2 months later)

Today was the day they had officially been together for 1 whole year! Elena couldn't believe how lucky they was to have something so special and so perfect.

Her thoughts where cut short however , as an overwhelming feeling of nausea rose in her stomach making her gag and slam her hand on the table.

"Woah ! Are you ok babe?!" Damon asked rushing out of the living room to her side.

"Yeah. Just another one of them moments of sickness , thank god nothing has came up yet." Elena sighed resting her head against the cold surface of the table.

"This has been going on for almost a month now baby ... don't you think it's time we got you checked out ." Damon asked softly as he placed a gently kiss on her head.

The truth was , Elena already knew exactly what was wrong with her . She had taken a pregnancy test last week after realising she was late and yesterday it was confirmed.. she was pregnant .

Her and Damon decided she would move into his place not long after they had returned from New York and honestly Elena couldn't wait to tell him . It may seem to other people that they was moving way too fast . But for them it was the perfect speed .

She was planning on telling him at their anniversary dinner tonight , she had the perfect little watch made with the date their baby was conceived along with a space for when they are born along with 'Daddy since' as the quote before the date of conception and 'father since ' before the date of the birth . It was going to be perfect.

The only other person Elena had told was Liz , the woman was the only mother she had ever known and she couldn't wait to tell her ... in-fact Liz was the person with her when she took the test in the small cramped bathroom of the cafe . Sure she would have to put her college dreams on hold a little while longer , but this was her child ! Hers and Damon's little one and she's couldn't wait to spend the rest of her life loving them .

"It's ok sweets, I promise I'm ok I just haven't been drinking as much water as I normally do . Starting to have an effect on me ." She lied kissing his lips softly.

"If you're sure ?" Damon muttered unsure on whether or not he should trust his girlfriend .

"I'm sure ! Now get to work you. I'll see you when you get home ready for our dinner ." She giggled .

"Ahhh yeah , what was that dinner for again." He asked smirking .

"Hey! Like you don't know . There is no way you could have forgotten how amazing this past year has been with me ." Elena laughed throwing a grape at his head .

Damon just laughed before kissing her goodbye and grabbing his coat.

"Bye gorgeous !" He called.

"I love you!" She called back , smiling as he ran in again and kissed her muttering a soft love you too before he finally walked out the door.

Now was the perfect time for her to get everything for her present ready! She had the watch all hand wrapped and ready but as for the card and ultrasound pic the doctor had taken the day before .. that needed to be sorted .

Elena quickly grabbed a pen and began writing a loving message to her man about how lucky she was to have him and their child.

Dear Damon,

The past year of my life has been the most exciting and unbelievable. Ever since I was a little girl I would sit and dream about what it would be like to meet my prince ... how many kisses it'd take , was it going to be easy falling in love...

up until I met you I grew up to realise that love was a painful thing ... I loved my parents and I lost them , apart of me was just gone and I believe in all honestly that I would never fall in love down to my own selfish fears. Then one day my crazy blonde best friend also known as Caroline your brothers girlfriend, invited me to a double date . I thought great another pointless hook up with someone that in a few days won't even remember my name ...

But then life graced me with the gift of you .

You have given me more joy and happiness in one year than I have had my whole entire life .. you have loved me more than I ever thought some one could . You have taught me that there is more to life than just pain... yes love is pain but pain is a cost of living and in order to live you have to allow your self to drown in that pain. That is what you have taught me ... and now life has given us one more precious gift... I love you so so much and I can't wait for our amazing future all three of us...

Love , Elena & Baby Bean