Chapter 17

Elena P.O.V

2 Months had past since Alaric and Jenna's wedding. Damon and I were going stronger as ever and fell deeper in love with each other each and every day. Caroline and Tyler decided it was time to leave New York and move back home, after Tyler finally proposed just a month after Jenna getting married, so they were moving back this week, as for me I was now living with Damon in his apartment, like any normal couple, he said that he didn't want me being alone in an apartment by myself, what with my past, which speaking of there had been no news on either of the brothers and there whereabouts they just disappeared, off the radar and far away from New York as far as we were aware, Damon still had the Private investigator to keep an eye on bank accounts and looking out for them. To be honest they were all but forgotten, what with concentrating on my relationship with Damon, aswell as having to go to Mystic Falls most weekends so Damon can see his brother and niece and nephews and surprisingly his father who now lived in Mystic Falls with Stefan to help out and get to know his grandchildren, Jenna was getting bigger and bigger by the day, she just wanted the twins out of her but unfortunately for her she still had 2 more months to go before they were due to make an appearance. Caroline had decided upon a summer wedding so there was arrangement for that to be made. And on top of that I had work, which to be honest I was losing interest in, i'd actually started writing again, something that I hadn't done properly since my parents died, Damon was kinda my inspiration, I guess love showed everyone's true sides, and mine was bringing back my passion for writing, and my job wasn't satisfying that need for more. I just didn't have the confidence to quit my job and become a writer, I mean how many people make it from nothing, it'd be like one in a million. But besides from that minor detail life was great.

"'Lena I need your help" Caroline whined. We were at our old apartment packing up stuff for her move back to Mystic Falls.

"What you need help with?"

"I can't fit all my clothes in this box"

"Well, that's your problem for having so many"

"Your no help at all" she mumbled.

"Your gonna have to go, get another box then aren't you"

"Go, get it for me there in my car out front" she smiled giving me a smile.

"Fine" I said as I walked down the stairs out front to her car. I was opening her boot when I noticed a black SUV across the road, it was weird cause the guys in it looked like they were watching me, I just quickly got the box and shrugged of the feeling that I was being watched. It was nothing they were probably just waiting for someone or something.

"Here you go, is this going to be enough" I asked, distracted.

"Hopefully, I mean I've already packed 3 other boxes full" she joked.

"Yeah..why does that not surprise me" I sighed, with a distracted look as I looked out the window in her bedroom to see the SUV still there.

"What's up with you, you seem distracted"

"Nothing, just thinking about what i'm going to do with out you"i quickly covered up, I didn't want her worrying about me over something that's probably nothing.

"Awww, I don't know what i'm going to do without you either, but we'll see each other every weekend and plus there's your birthday and my wedding, as well as the twins so you'll be back in Mystic falls before you know it"

"Yeah, I guess it's just gonna be so weird without my best friend around"

"You have Damon"

"Yeah, but what about when we fight, who am I going to call to cry too or moan at"

"Honey, you and Damon hardly ever fight and if you do its sorted out on the same day. I mean you two can barely keep your hands of each other"

"I guess your right" I laughed.

"Speaking of, where is lover boy today"

"He's working and doing some errands, he wouldn't tell me what though" I mumbled.

"He's probably just waiting to surprise you with something, I mean he spoils you rotten"

"I know, what would I do without him" I smiled.

We continued talking about her wedding and our guys, until we finally got everything packed up and ready for her move the following day.

"Do you know how weird it going to be not sharing an apartment with you any more" She said as we walked to our cars.

"I know, but at least your going on better your moving in to the Lockwood Mansion with you fiancé I mean that must feel amazing"

"Yeah if you call Carol Lockwood constantly nagging me about work and upcoming events and having practically no privacy, yeah that's amazing"

"Just think its not for long, your only there until you find a house for you two to live in"

"I guess, it still gonna be a nightmare"

"You'll be fine, if anyone can cope with Carol Lockwood then it's you"

"I guess you right" she replied causing us both to laugh. I looked across the street to see the SUV still there but this time I couldn't see anyone in the car, god I was getting paranoid, if they were going to come they would have come already it been 2 months already.

"Anyway, I better get home" I said giving her a hug. "I'll see you tomorrow before you head off"

"Ok, love you 'Lena"

"Love you too Care" I said as she walled to her car and got in and drove off.

I walked towards my car which was across the street ans just couldn't shake the feeling of being watched, I looked behind me to see that there were dark figures across the street staring at me, I sped up, opened my car door, got in making sure to lock the door behind me and sped as fast as I could back home. Scared and just wanting to be in Damon's arms

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I finally made it back to our apartment, and literally ran into the building constantly looking behind my back to see if anyone had followed me back home. By the looks of things no one had. As soon as I set foot in the building a sigh of relief left me, and I made my way to the elevator, riding up to the apartment.

I put my key in the door, and as I opened the door I was hit with a romantic scene there were candles everywhere, rose petals and romantic music playing in the background. I walked into our apartment, trying to find Damon I was hit by a heavenly smell, as I walked through to the kitchen. Seeing him slaving away in the kitchen making his signature dish that he made in are second date.

I walked up to him and wrapped my arms around his back. "So, what brought this on?".

"What can't I treat my girl"

"Hmm, I guess" I said suspiciously.

"How did today go" he said turning around in my arms.

"Fine, we got everything packed up" I said quickly not wanting to mention my insecurities about the mysterious car that was outside the apartment and then the two figures.

"Are you sure, you don't look to sure about that?"

"Just gonna miss her that's all" I said smiling and giving him a kiss.

"Still not sure your okay, trying to distract me, you know my weakness" he said winking at me.

"Whatever you say" I said giving him a another kiss which lasted longer then the first.

"Why don't you go get changed and have a shower or something while I finish making you dinner"

"How'd I get so lucky with you?" I questioned

"The feelings mutual baby" he replied giving me another tender kiss, and pushing me out the kitchen, smacking my ass as I went.

"Perv" I called behind me smiling.

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" You know you have to call me like everyday, I want details" Caroline said whilst I hugged her. It was already time for them to go, everything that they needed was packed up, and on its way to Mystic Falls.

"You know I will, you better do the same" I said as I felt tears coming to my eyes, as I pulled away.

"Don't start crying otherwise you'll make me cry, remember i'm only a phone call away, besides you'll see me before you know it I mean I can't plan my wedding without my maid of honour now can I" she smiled.

"What, me i'm your maid of honour!" I exclaimed ecstatic, pulling her into another hug this time not holding the tears back.

"Who else would I choose" she said back.

"Alright, Care, we need to go if were going to make it home before 4, mum wants us their for some dinner to welcome us home" Tyler said as he walked towards them with a box full of things from the apartment he had been staying in.

"Not even their yet and she's making is do whatever she wants" Caroline said under her breath, causing us both to laugh.

I went over to Tyler and gave him a hug,

"You'd better look after her you know" I said to him, in serious tone.

"You know I will 'Lena. Speaking of where is Damon, thought he'd come say goodbye"

"He had to go into the office early this morning, something about a last minute meeting or something, he said he was sorry and he'd see you soon" I huffed. He had to rush of this morning and I was not happy in the least.

"Oh ok. The same goes for him you, know if he doesn't look after you he'll have to deal with all of us, although I don't think there with be that much left of him after Caroline deals with him"

"Hey, I am here you know...although that is very true" she winked at me.

"Alright guys I get it, but you don't have to worry about it. Damon maybe an ass, but he's all mine" I said with a dreamy look on my face I couldn't wait to be in his arms later.

"Do I even want to know what your thinking"Tyler teased.

"Probably not" I laughed.

Just then I noticed the exact same car from yesterday across the street. I froze. It couldn't just be a coincidence, but maybe it was. It terrified me to think that it was something more, what if it was something. I was pulled out of my thoughts by Caroline and Tyler saying my name it was clear they had been saying my name several times.

"Elena you ok?" Caroline questioned looking across the street to what I was staring at.

"Its nothing, just thinking" I tried to cover up quickly.

"You don't sound to positive about that" Caroline said with a look of worry on her face still.

"Honestly, i'm fine, just thought I saw something, don't want to keep you, so go"

"Only if your ok Elena" Tyler said seriously.

"I'm fine guys seriously, now I love you both and I don't want you to leave but you have to go otherwise you'll face the rath of your mother, which if I were you i'd avoid I were you" I joked, trying to draw there attention away from my worries.

"True, we love you too, call me" Caroline said as she got in the car next to Tyler and I waved them off as they drove away.

My phone started to buzz as a text message came through.

Unknown:

We're always watching you

I stared down in shock at my phone and looked around to see the car driving off from across the road. I rushed as fast as I could to my car.

Who's this?

I waited anxiously for a reply, drumming my fingers on the steering wheel of my car.

Unknown:

You'll find out soon enough...

Maybe it was all just a practical joke of some kids, I hoped to god it was.

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Over the next week, I didn't get one single text from this mystery person, although every where I went I felt like I was being watched even when I was working. It was eerie I tried my hardest to put it at the back of my mind. I kept it ftom Damon, I didn't think it was important, I mean it was probably I bunch of kids messing about or something. I just wanted to get on with my life, and that's what i'd do I decided, I can't live in fear any more I thought to myself as I walked in to the apartment.

"Damon" I called out as I walked through our apartment. Weird I thought he'd be home by now. I walked into are room as my phone started ringing, I saw the caller I.d it was Damon.

"Hey where are you?"

"I got held up at work, but I made reservations for us"

"Oh ok, where about I'll meet you there"

"Just the resturant down the street"

"Ok, I;ll just get ready and meet you there...oh and I love you"

"I love you too Elena, I'll order for you baby, I know what you like, I mean besides me"

"So, true but i'll have you later, see you soon" I said as I put the phone down and went to decide what to wear.

10 minutes later I emerged from the apartment and started walking towards the restaurant. I decided upon I simple purple dress that fell just above the knee and hugged my curves paired with black heels and a black jacket, casual yet sexy.

It was literally a 5 minutes walk to the restaurant, so I decided I could do with the fresh air. It was pretty warm out and it was quiet on the streets with the odd car passing by. Before I new it I could see the restaurant and Damon's car parked out front. I was walking past a alleyway when all of a sudden I felt myself being yanked into it from behind and a hand slipping over my mouth.

I heard a voice I never wished to hear again in my ear, it sent chills down my spine.

"I always loved you in purple" they whispered in my ear.

Klaus.

A/N: I'm so so so so so sorry for the long wait I've been struggling on where to go next with this story and so on. I know its not that long a chapter but I hope to have another one up to very soon. Thank you for all the reviews every single one means a lot to me.

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