Yay! I'm updating this already! :) Well, here's chapter 4. Don't forget to review. I don't hate Delena, but I prefer Stelena. This chapter is a bit of heart to heart between Jeremy and Elena. They're catching up on everything that has happened, and getting back to the point where they could tell each other everything.
Disclaimer: Still don't own anything. Sadly.
Previously on Going Away…
"Goodbye Anna." Then quietly and hesitantly he said, "I love you."
Then he turned and walked away, leaving me by the lake with my mother, taking my heart with him.
"I love you too." I whispered, "Forever."
This chapter is going to be based on Episode 19 Heart of Darkness with a few changes and additions. It starts after the car ride with Elena, Damon, Jeremy and Rose.
Jeremy's POV
"Thanks for the ride home Damon. Elena, can you come in for a minute?"
"Yeah sure Jer."
Jeremy got out and waited for Elena to get out. They walked together up the steps and into the house, and were greeted by Ada and a very excited Max.
"Jeremy your home. Finally. Who have you brought home with you?"
"Hey Ada, its me, Elena. Remember?"
"Oh Elena, look at you, you've grown up so much. Look how beautiful you've become."
"Thanks Ada" she said with a smile. "And thanks again for letting Jeremy stay with you guys."
"Oh that was no problem at all. But I heard Jeremy's going to be moving back to Mystic Falls at the end of this week."
"Yeah. It gets really lonely at home when it's only me."
"And he is no longer safe here since the vampires found him here too. Am I right?"
My eyes flew up to look at Ada, then Elena who looked just as surprised as I did. I was about to speak, but Elena beat me to it.
"How do you know about vampires?"
"My parents told me stories when I was younger. I never really thought they were true, but while I was in Mystic Falls, I was attacked by one. I killed it, and then moved here a little while later to get away from it. I knew the girl Jeremy was always with was one, but she never did anything to hurt him, so I didn't do anything about it. He was always so happy when he came home after a day with her. That's how I found out why you sent him here."
I looked to the ground right away. This was not how I wanted Elena to find out Anna was back.
"Anna." she said quietly. She turned slightly to look at me. "She's a vampire again and back together with you? Why didn't you tell me?"
"I didn't know how to. You weren't going to be happy about it."
"Thanks again Ada. I'm gonna talk to Jeremy upstairs for a while."
"Ok. I'll be in the kitchen if you need anything."
She started walking up the stairs, and when I didn't start walking, she motioned for me to follow. We walked into my room, then she sat down next to me on my bed.
"I'm not happy because you didn't tell me. Not because you're back with her."
I looked up, surprised. Anna was right. She continued.
"I want you to be happy Jer. If that means being with Anna or becoming a vampire sometime in the future, that's your choice. As long as you're happy and you aren't in danger, I support you."
"But when Anna was a ghost, you told her she was holding me back."
"That's because she was dead. The door had to be closed because of all the ghosts that wanted revenge. You know that. But that meant you wouldn't be able to touch her anymore. No one would be able to see her except you. That isn't living. You need to be with someone you can kiss. Someone you can feel. Not a ghost. I needed you to be able to let her go after we closed the door. To move on and continue living your life."
"Thanks Elena."
"No problem Jer. I want you to be happy Jer, whether it's as a human or a vampire. I want you to be happy and continue living."
"I know."
I leaned over to her and gave her a hug. I held on to her like I used to when I was little. I promised myself that once I got back to Mystic Falls, I wouldn't let us grow apart again. We needed each other for support and for help. Plus we loved each other. She was the only family I had left and the truth was, I couldn't lose her.
"So when you move back to Mystic Falls, is Anna going to come with you?"
I sighed, "No, she was just using me to find her mother. She doesn't actually love me. Although she did a pretty good job of convincing me otherwise." I said tearfully.
She leaned over to me again to hug me, "Oh, I'm so sorry Jer. What can I do?"
"Nothing. I'll be fine."
"Ok."
We sat in silence for a few minutes before I finally gathered the courage to speak up and ask the question that was on my mind the entire time.
"What's going on between you and Damon?"
"I don't know."
"You've given up on Stefan?"
"No. Of course not. He finally told me he loved me again. I'm finally getting through to him. He's finally coming back." She said happily with tears in her eyes, "But he thinks I have feelings for Damon."
"Do you?"
"I don't know. Stefan told me to go on this trip with Damon to find out."
"Rose was in the car with us before. She told me what happened between you guys. She told me that Stefan would always be good for you, but from her side she saw that Damon is either the best or the worst thing for you."
"What do you think Jer? Help me make the decision."
"I can't do that Elena, you know that. It's your life. Not mine. You have to do what you think is right for you. I want the same thing for you as you want for me. Be happy. With the guy that you choose. Not the one I choose."
"Fine. Give me your opinion."
"Fine." I paused, thinking for a while, "You have always seemed happier when you were around Stefan. More relaxed, more…you. When you're with Damon, you always seem worried, and on edge. Like you're scared something will happen. Then there's also the time he killed me."
"I'm on edge with him because he does stuff like that. I can't tell when he's going to get upset about something and snap. I know he won't hurt me, but I've seen him hurt people around me. He does too much on impulse and I don't know if I can handle the stress of that everyday for the rest of my life."
"And what about Stefan?"
"He's the opposite of Damon. He calms me down, makes me feel safe, relaxed. He can do the smallest little thing and make me forget all the problems that are around me. I don't have to worry about a thing when I'm with him because I know he will protect me and the people I love at the same time no matter what. He trusts me to make my own decisions to protect you guys even if he doesn't exactly like it, while Damon is willing to let all of you die just so I will be safe. Stefan makes me happier."
"I think you just made your decision."
"Thank you Jer. For all your help. Hey. Do you mind if I stay with you here, then just leave when you do?"
"Yeah, sure. There's a bed that pulls out of the couch right there. You can sleep there or on the actual bed." I said pointing to the couch on the other side of my room.
"Thanks. I'm gonna go call Stefan."
"What about Damon?"
"He probably went back to the motel. I'll text him later and tell him to go back to Mystic Falls without me."
"Wait, Elena?"
"Yeah?"
"What do you feel when you think of Damon? I'm curious."
"I guess, he's like a brother to me. I'm not in love with him, but no matter how much he screws up, I'll still love him."
"You better not be replacing me with him." I said to her jokingly.
She laughed happily, "Don't worry. You can't be replaced. Besides, he screws up way more than you. You're easier to love."
I laughed as she walked downstairs to call Stefan outside. When she was out of my view, I got up to take a shower.
Thanks for reading Chapter 4. I might not actually need a month to update the next chapter. I'm almost done Chapter 5, and I already have an idea for Chapter 6. It should be up by latest next week. But I'm hoping I can get more reviews this time to know how I did. Thanks again :) REVIEW on your way out! :D