Chapter 3: Old Friends

Elena's pov

I whipped around at the sound of my name being called by frantic yet very familiar voices. When I turned my heart stopped. There stood Bonnie and Meredith, my two best friends of all time. They have been through everything with me. From the graveyard where I promised Stefan would be mine to my awakening. They always had my back and without questions did what I told them to do. They stood before me ragged and out of breath. Bonnie was wearing jeans, an old pink v-neck sweater, and her running shoes. Her crazy red hair was pilled on top of her head in a messy bun and parts of her hair got caught in her eyes. Meredith looked even worse. She was wearing dark washed jeans that had freshly new holes in them probably from running and getting caught by a fence or a bush. She had on a red tank top on with a white wool sweater buttoned up, and was wearing her old hiking boots. Her long dark hair hung over her shoulders in knots and tangles. When they caught there breath and looked up the both rushed up to give me one of their hugs. I almost lost my balance if it weren't for Damon who caught me by the elbow. It felt so good to be hugged by them. It was like being home, apart from Stefan. He was different but with my girls I was safe and always would be.

When they finally released me from their bone crushing hug I asked "What are you guys doing her?"

"We could ask you the same thing. We thought you were supposed to being taking care of Matt, but you got him arrested." Answered Meredith with a one of her cold stares. I guess the good mood was gone. Getting her pissed off was not a good thing. No way did I want her mad at me. Why was she anyway?

"Elena tell me that's not the truth. Did you do it on purpose? Tell us what happened, please." Included Bonnie who was beside herself. I didn't really want Bonnie mad too. I knew she was not as aggressive as Meredith but still it was pretty bad for her to be mad. I knew she really cared about Matt and that made me smile. The deserved each other. After everything they have been through they could be together that is if they admitted they liked each other. That would take a miracle.

"Of course it's not true. I would never hurt Matt intentionally and I can't believe you would think that. Me, Matt, and Damon slept in until noon and when we all got in the car the police surrounded us. We couldn't escape and ran into a ditch and we blacked out. When we woke up we were in jail. Me and Damon were realised, but Matt wasn't. It was him they were looking for and it's all because of Caroline. So blame her." I told them most of the truth and hoped they wouldn't notice my arm. I really didn't want them to know how I got it and I didn't want them to know that Damon went of his own free will to the police so I wouldn't get killed again. Or how he saved me by drinking my blood. But nothing gets past them.

"You're right I'm so sorry- started Bonnie but she was cut off buy Meredith.

"Wait your lying. Damon is a vampire he would have been able to influence them with that mind thing him and Stefan do and tell the police to back off. And no way would Damon run his precious Ferrari into a ditch." I had to admit she was very smart. I really didn't know what to say. There was nothing I could lie about that she wouldn't find out. I looked to Damon who stood rigid staring daggers at Meredith. When he noticed me staring at him he looked down and I gave him my best pout face. I just couldn't face them. I'm good at lieing but nothing came to mind right now so I had no choice to turn to Damon. It worked with Stefan why not Damon? I could see it was working. He caught my eyes and held my gaze. Bonnie and Meredith were just looking between us in awe and I noticed he was softening. Finally he cracked and turned to look at Meredith again.

"Actually I was low on power and blood so I wasn't thinking clear. I guess I went too many days without blood and couldn't control the car. I'm sorry Matt is in there but there's nothing we can do." Wow I was really surprised. Damon wasn't sorry for anything not even kidnapping his brother, but for Matt who knew. I was starting to see more of the good side of him and I admit I like that side of him much better than the regular Damon.

"There has to be something we can do. We can't give up. Matt is innocent." Said Bonnie on the verge of tears. Meredith wrapped an arm around her waist like a protective older sister. Bonnie was determined to free Matt but really there was nothing we could do. I admit I wanted to get Matt out to. He was my boyfriend for a couple of months and even when I fell madly in love with Stefan and went through crazy shit we were always friends and never once he complained. But on the other hand the guy I loved and was destined for was out there starving and sick. I loved Matt, but I loved Stefan more and nothing could change that. I swear this really was Caroline's fault. That skank.

At the same time I hated and felt sorry for Caroline. After all she used to be one of my best friends and as much as I hated to admit it I wanted her to be happy and raise her child the right way. Boy I really must be crazy for wanting to help Caroline.

Wait that gave me an idea. If we found Caroline and we convinced her to drop the charges Matt would be free. Then we could save Stefan. Yeah that would work! I looked up to there stony expressions and confessed my idea.

"Guys I have an idea. If we just go see Caroline and convince her to drop the charges then Matt would get off free." I watched as hope lit their faces especially Bonnie's, but then watched it fade away.

"Why would she drop the charges for? She hates us." Answered Meredith with a cold stare and her eyes set straight. I had to admit she did look frightening, she had a point, but I was determined to try. I was Elena Gilbert and if it was one thing I learned throughout my life it was to not give up. I never did and wasn't going to start now.

"Well it's not going to be easy, but there are four of us and I said convince. I know its going to be hard but don't you want to try for Matt. Anyways all I think Caroline wants is a baby's daddy since Tyler is dead. Let's just try. What do you say?"

"I'm with you Elena." Bonnie said and moved away from Meredith to stand beside me. I put a comforting hand on her arm and smile.

"Me too" answered Meredith very quietly like she was going to change her mind.

"I as well" replied Damon coming to stand with me too on my opposite side.

Then all four of us walked down the path that led to the Forbe's house. Otherwise know as our only hope.

"NOW WAY. GET OUT!!!!!!!!!!!" Screamed Caroline slamming her front door in our faces. Well our plan was taking a wrong turn. As soon as we told Caroline what we wanted her to do she went ballistic. I have to admit she didn't look so good. Probably morning sickness. She was wearing a black track suit that looked too sizes too big. Her auburn hair was tied into a messy bun and her eyes were red rimmed and her skin blotchy. She looked like utter shit. I really felt bad. Bonnie and Meredith stood motionless beside me. Damon was at the back of me taking a protective stance.

"Come on Caroline. Please you're our only hope' I pleaded knocking on her door for the hundredth time. This girl wasn't going to budge.

"I said GET OUT!!!!!!!!!!" screamed Caroline again.

"Caroline come on we know how you feel. Talk to us please."

"How can you possibly know what it feels like? You're Elena Gilbert for god sakes. Gorgeous, in love, and totally confident. You have no idea." Her words weren't compliments and they made me mad but I really did feel sorry for her so I tried some comforting words.

"Of course I know how it feels. I've died over five times, the man I love is trapped and may possibly be dead, one of my best friends is in jail, and worst of all I have to hide around in my own town because everyone thinks I'm buried under a tomb stone in the cemetery.' My own words brought tears to my eyes because they were all true. I was a wreck and I didn't know if I could ever be stitched up again. To many bad things kept happening and I didn't know when things would start turning around again or possibly maybe never. Apparently my words had touched not only me but Caroline too because slowly the door creaked open and Caroline stepped out and looked straight at me her green eyes softening.

"But…….. but….but…if I let Matt go who will care for my baby. Tyler's dead and nobody else is good enough." Sobs raked through her body and before she collapsed I caught her in my arms and pulled her in for a hug. What surprised me was Caroline hugged back. I think we have been through too much to hurt each other anymore. The feud was finally over and now came the time for us make up.

"Don't worry I promise we will all be there to look for you and your baby Caroline. No more fighting. Your safe with us and you need to trust me. Right girls?" I turned my head to look at Meredith and Bonnie.

"Ya, Caroline we will support you. Were your friends" said Bonnie with a warm smile. I guess she too, felt the fued was over. I'm really glad a I had such understanding friends.

"As much as I hate to admit it your right Elena. Were here for you Caroline' said Meredith her cold stare finally breaking.

I looked back at Caroline who stood rigid with shock like she was in denial. "See?" I told her. She looked up at me and stared me down with her green eyes. They were fierce and depressed but what shone in them most of all was hope.

And I was happy it was there. She nodded and all four of us embraced like the best friends we were always. We were best friends and we were going to finish that way.

When we pulled back I asked "Are you going to drop the charges against Matt?" she smiled at me and with her last breath whispered "Yes" and with that we started down the path that lead to Matt with Damon right on our heels. Well now I felt a little more confident. We were reunited and nothing else mattered. In that moment I was content.

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Ally