Nerves , that's all Elena could feel as she sat at the table along with all her family and friends . She knew it was a while until the official announcement but she couldn't help but worry ... what if everyone thought it was a stupid idea to have a baby so soon? Or maybe people would say a baby will ruin their relationship?! She couldn't bare the idea of everything that could go wrong during this

Dinner.

"Babe? You okay?" Damon asked her gently grabbing her hand .

"Y-yeah , just nervous you know?"

"Understandable , don't worry your gorgeous head ." He smiled kissing her forehead .

"Elena, sweetheart I haven't had the chance to welcome you to the family ! The second I heard of the engagement I was absolutely thrilled!" Rebecca smiled widely .

"Oh thankyou! It's amazing isn't it ." Elena gushed looking down at the ring on her finger in awe.

"It is indeed , I can't wait to have you as a daughter in law ." Giuseppe smiled warmly.

Elena was overjoyed at how well her and Damon's family got along , it was more than she could ever wish for . They had not only excepted her as his fiancé but also as their own and it warmed her heart.

"And I can't wait to have you as a father to look up to ." She replied turning to him to kiss his cheek.

"Ahhhh always the charmer my girl." He chuckled as Damon smiled softly.

Family was something that had always been special to his father and seeing how him and his fiancé have settled into each others company with such ease was an amazing thing . He couldn't wait for their amazing baby to become apart of that image that is before him.

"You certainly know how to make me blush, Giuseppe." Elena giggled .

"Now now , only I get to make you blush." Damon interrupted making the table laugh .

"Much to my dismay , I have to break this little mushy family moment up . I'm starving and far to excited for this announcement so can we hurry this up." Caroline exclaimed .

"Chill carebear, we will get to that just enjoy some chit chat and eat up!" Stefan chirped kissing his girlfriends forehead softly.

Damon reached over and slowly took Elena's hand into his. Hearing Caroline remind them of the pending announcement only made his nerves rush back to him with a vengeance . The whole thing was a scary situation, becoming a first time father , having to be more responsible and most of all having to be a role model for someone who will look up to him for the rest of their lives.

"Hey... it'll be okay. I know this makes it more real but we've got this." Elena whispered into his ear .

"I know baby, I know ." He replied.

The rest of the dinner went with ease , no worries or troubles . Having Elena's hand in his somehow made everything around them disappear, he found it crazy how she still had that affect over him.

The balloons where all ready and set up in the bedroom and at some point he knew they would have to go and tie a string around the ends . Come to think of it he needed to figure out a way to sneak off and do that . It's always suspicious when the two main hosts leave the room with out notice .

"Hey Elena can you come help me find my watch? I can't find it anywhere." He shouted over to the small brunette.

"Yeah sure babe!" She called back , quickly excusing herself from the conversation she was having .

"So we have how many balloons to tie?" Damon asked again as he walked over to the cupboard.

"Well there is one for , Caroline, Stefan, your dad , Jer, Rebecca and Liz ." She replied .

"I guess I could of just counted the balloons." He said laughing at his own stupidity.

"You wouldn't be you if you wasn't an idiot sometimes." She said rolling her eyes fondly.

It only took around ten minutes for them to be done with the balloons . It wasn't amazing and spectacularly created but it was perfect and simple, much like their life together has been.

"Can you believe it's finally happening! We finally get to announce our lil bean to the world . I can't wait for this journey to finally truly begin ." Elena said bursting with happiness.

"Let's do this !"

As they both grabbed three balloons each they took in a deep breath. There was no turning back now they had to do this . As they entered the room it was as though all eyes where completely frozen on them as the world moved very , very slowly.

"What's with the balloons guys?" Jeremy asked , gently putting his drink down on the fire place.

"For you guys ! Along with a safety pin ." Elena explained , passing each of them a pin and balloon just as someone came rushing through the door.

"I'm late ! I'm late . I'm so so sorry." Alaric rushed out hugging the couple tightly.

"It's ok buddy , we had an idea you would be ." Damon laughed rushing into the room to grab and extra balloon.

"Soooo whenever you guys are ready, on the count of three we want you all the pop the balloons." Damon explained as everyone examined the balloons questionably .

"1.."

"2.."

"3!"

The sound of popping filled the room as each of the balloons burst allowing glitter and confetti to fall over the ground around their feet . All that was left was a little stick with a note attached with a simple message .

"Baby Salvatore... coming soon- love the family of three."

"Ahhhhhhhhhhh you're pregnant!" Caroline cheered squealing excitedly.

"Oh my god!" Rebecca added smiling so hard it looked painful.

"I'm going to have a niece or nephew ?" Jeremy questioned his eyes watering .

"I think we both are." Stefan chuckled tearfully as he and Jeremy hugged.

"I can't believe I'm going to have a grand baby!" Giuseppe spoke rushing over to give his son and daughter in law a hug.

"I'm so so happy for you sweetly." Liz added as she kissed Elena's forehead .

"So how far along are you?!" Rebecca questioned excited.

"I'm just a little over 3 months ." Elena said smiling brightly.

"Now I know why you've been drinking so much water ! I knew you wasn't doing it just for your complexion you've never been that type of girl!" Caroline chuckled placing her hand on her best friends stomach softly.

"I know , I'm so glad I can finally tell everyone ."

"It's been really hard keeping it from you all , but obviously we are thrilled and we are so glad we have all of you amazing people to join us on this incredible adventure." Damon added smiled at his friends and family.

It truly was an amazing evening . All of the nerves and hell they've been through to arrange the get together had been worth it . Especially to see their loved ones reaction it was something not even money could beat . It was the kind of happiness that you see in the movies and wish you could have to experience yourself . Honestly they couldn't believe they had all this . It'd had been the most surreal and crazy year but it was all worth it and they couldn't wait to be married .

"Oh my gosh! Elena you're going to be like 6 months pregnant at your wedding! That's so adorable." Caroline said .

"I know. Makes it even more special knowing that our baby was right there with us listening to our hearts ." Elena smiled softly turning to press a kiss to her fiancé's lips gently .

"Awwww I love you guys ." The blonde cried wrapping herself around them and laughing .

"We love you too Blondie ." Damon smiled fondly.

...…...

4 weeks later

"Damon! Babe!" Elena shouted .

"What?! Is everything okay?" He said rushing into their shared bedroom.

"Nothing fits! How the hell am I supposed to go to this event If I can't even fit into a simple pair of jeans!" She grumbled tossing all of the clothes aside and plopping herself down on the bed .

"It's not all bad honey, that just means you can Caroline can officially spend the day maternity shopping whilst I clean and wait for you to get home ." He smiled kissing her head.

Elena sighed and smiled softly , she supposed he was right . All her and Caroline had done for the past month was plan out where exactly they was going to get her maternity clothes from along with what theme the nursery should be .

They had officially decided on a dumbo the elephant theme , adding in pink or blue depending on gender.

"Okay you're right. I love you." She smiled gratefully kissing his lips .

"Go give her a call I'll start the dishes ." He said standing up and leaving the room as she reached over to grab her phone .

"Caroline ? Heyyy So what do you think about helping me find some cute maternity jeans?" Elena asked .

Of course the blonde jumped at the chance to go shopping after all it was her passion for fashion that gave her the best qualities.

"Oh my gosh ! Elena you have to get this ." Caroline gushed as she pointed out a gorgeous red dress .

"You my friend are the best!" Elena said mouth gaping at the gorgeous fabric design.

"Perfect size for you as well 4-6 months!" The blonde pointed out .

"I so need to get this , it'd be perfect for Giuseppe's work event later." The brunette agreed.

"Shit! I forgot about that! Stefan is gonna kill me if I don't find him a decent tie."

"That's ok let me just pay for this and we will go find him one! I have quite a few outfits here and plus leggings and hoodies back at home I'll be fine for now ."

It was safe to say she was loving this whole being pregnant thing , sitting around all day in leggings and a massive hoodie was all she had ever dreamed of .