Already on Chapter 5! I guess I'm updating this often to make up for not updating for so long. Hope you like this.
Don't worry. There will be more Jeremy and Anna very soon. Be patient :)
Disclaimer: Still don't own anything but Ada and Sean.
Previously on Going Away…
"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?"
Elena's POV
I felt like a huge weight had been taken off my shoulders. I finally understood my feelings for Damon. I ran down the stairs and almost collided with Ada. Once we were both steadied, Ada spoke.
Ada's POV
"Hey Elena. What's the rush? Is everything ok?"
"Yeah. I just need to make an important phone call."
"Boyfriend?"
"Yeah, how did you know?"
"I have my ways." I smiled.
"You remind me of my aunt Jenna. Caring, but fun."
When she spoke of her Aunt Jenna, she looked happy, but with a hint of sadness. Loss. I assumed vampires were the cause.
"Sounds like a good person to be reminded of. You're boyfriend – a vampire?"
"Yeah, you guessed it. You're good."
"So, are you staying tonight?"
"If it's ok with you, I wanted to stay until Jeremy leaves. I want to see what his life here was like. Meet some of the people close to him."
"That's fine honey. Stay as long as you like. I'll go set up the other bed later."
"Thanks."
Flashback
"Elena, Jeremy, it's time to get ready for bed."
"Wait Aunt Ada! Let us finish this game. I'm about to beat Jeremy."
I walked up the stairs to find both children wrapped in blankets surrounded by pillows playing a board game on the floor in Elena's room.
"My goodness you two have made a mess. Your parents are not going to be happy. You have two minutes to finish your game."
"But Aunt Ada." Both children began to whine.
"No whining kids. Remember what mommy said before she left you guys with me for the banquet?"
"Mommy said we have to listen to what you say." Jeremy yelled.
"Exactly. Now, two minutes until cleanup time."
"Ok." They both said sadly.
Jeremy and Elena began playing again, so I smiled and walked out.
End Flashback
Both children had grown up into strong and independent people who took care of each other. Elena was a beautiful young woman who reminded me of her father. She protected people she loved no matter what it cost her. Jeremy however, reminded me of his mother. He loved and cared for her sister no matter what happened. He supported her decisions and knew exactly what to say to help her. Their parents would have been so proud of them.
Elena's POV
After getting Ada's approval to stay for the rest of the week, I sent Damon a quick text saying to go home first and that I would go home with Jeremy. I went out the front door to sit on the porch in the warm and quiet night. I dialled the number I had called so many times in the past. It rang five times before I finally heard his voice. Full of hesitation.
"Elena." He breathed, "Is everything ok?"
"Everything's fine."
"How was the trip? Did you guys find anything out?"
I knew what he was trying to ask, but decided I would tell him what was happening first. I pretended not to understand the message behind his question.
"Not really. Kol killed our only lead. But Jeremy is going to be moving back to Mystic Falls. Back home. Turns out one of his friends here was Kol."
"When is he moving back?"
"At the end of this week. I already told Ada. Turns out she knows about vampires to."
"That's not surprising I guess."
"Anna's back again. She was using Jeremy to find her mother."
"What? How is she alive again? I thought we closed the door to the other side."
"Anna's a vampire."
"Oh. How's Jeremy doing?"
"He's dealing. But he'll be fine."
"Are you and Damon almost home?"
"I'm staying here with Jeremy. I'm going to leave with him at the end of the week. I don't know where Damon is. I told him to go home first."
"Ok then. Have fun in Denver. I'll see you soon." There was a pause, "Damon just went upstairs. What happened? He looks pissed."
"He found out that I went on the trip to see if I had feelings for him. After I kissed him again."
There was a long pause. I was hesitant because I saw the look on Stefan's face after I told him the first time. It was full of pain and betrayal. All I could think of was that expression on his face.
"I'm sorry Stefan. I'm so sorry."
He took a long breath before responding, "It's ok Elena. If you choose him, it's ok. I just want you to be happy with him. Good night Elena."
"No Stefan. It's not him. It's you. It's always been you and it always will be." I yelled into my phone, "I care about Damon. I always will. But I love him like I love Jeremy. Please. Don't leave me again." I begged.
Silence.
"Stefan?"
"I love you Elena. I love you so much."
I breathed a sigh of relief. Not knowing that I had been holding my breath in the first place. He didn't hang up. He heard what I said.
"I love you too. I'll be home soon. Make sure Damon doesn't do anything stupid."
"I will. You have fun in Denver with Jeremy. Be safe."
"I will Stefan. I'll see you at the end of the week. I love you."
"I love you too. Bye."
I hung up then stayed where I was. I looked up at the sky thinking. I could finally be with Stefan again. Back to the way we were before Klaus came. While also wondering if my parents were somewhere up there watching over me and Jeremy. Protecting us.
Suddenly I heard footsteps approaching. I sat up, quickly becoming very alert. A shadow approached me. Too gracefully to be human. If they were looking for me, I wouldn't have enough time to get into the house. I looked around for a weapon and found a broken branch lying on the ground beside me. I held onto it. Readying myself to attack. Hoping I would be ok.
Yes! Chapter 5. Done. :) Kind of a cliffhanger. I'll update sooner if I can get more reviews. I guess I'm no longer updating once a month now. Review on your way out! :) Thanks for reading.