Damon's POV

I'm beyond ecstatic that Elena came home with us. I have no idea how to get her memories back. Or how long she'll voluntarily stay with me here. I can not let her go back to him...that's for damn sure. I'll do whatever it means necessary to keep her away from him. If he get's even a wiff of this...I'm afraid of what he would do. I know what he and his family are capable of. I've seen it, hell I've experienced it.

We had just gathered our luggage from the pick up area and were looking for our fellow agents who are supposed to meet us. That's when we see Alaric who makes his way towards us. I could see the relief on his face when he saw Elena. We were all expecting to see her in a lot worse state, believing that she could have been tortured or worse. I was half expecting to see Elena's parents but they were probably told not to come under the circumstances given.

"Hello, Elena. I'm Alaric Saltzman."

"Hello, Alaric." Elena looked curiously at Rick. "You look familiar."

"I should...I'm kind of your boss." He smiled sheepishly.

"Oh." I could tell Elena felt a little uncomfortable.

"Rick, I'm going to take Elena home. It was a long and tiring flight."

"Of course. Just make sure you stop by tomorrow so that we can record your statement."

"Yes, sir."

"Take care Elena. I hope to see you soon."

"Likewise."

I led Elena to my Chevy Camaro. I opened the door for her, while Bruce sat in the back. I was getting annoyed by his presence but knew that there was nothing I could do about it. I made my way back to the driver's side and turned the key. The car purrs to life, god I missed the sound. It brought so many memories seeing Elena in the passenger seat. She looks at me with those long eyelashes and big brown eyes. It took everything I had not to lean over and kiss those perfect lips of hers. Instead put the car in reverse and drive home. I pulled into our secluded driveway. If you weren't looking for it than you would never know that it's there. I drive past the many trees on both sides of the road. I continued three more miles until our house was in view.

"This is your place? It's gorgeous!"

"It's our place. You had picked it out. You loved how it had a hidden driveway. You thought it would be perfect for when we had kids." She lowered her head when I mentioned about the kids.

"That makes sense. It would be less traffic. And if you weren't looking for the road you would pass it completely."

I reach the end of the driveway and park next to Elena's Ford Escape. She jumps out of the car and rushes over to it.

"It's just like the one I have back home. Is this yours?" she asked me. My heart broke when she considered another place her home. I hid it from her, not wanting to upset her.

"Elena, this is your SUV. You had gotten it before we met. You always took great care of it. It's your baby. At least that's what you used to say. I'm the only one that you've let drive it, other than yourself of course."

"Wow... this is crazy." I could see that a million things going on in her head, just by the look on her face.

"Come on, it looks like it's about to rain. We better head inside."

I unlock the front door and turn the lights on. I take Elena's coat and hang it up.

"Surprise!" A bunch of voices screamed. I jumped and was pissed looking at Elena. She looked a bit frightened. Bruce instantly jumped in front of her in a protecting stance. It's alright Bruce. They're friends, or at least used to be. He looks back at Bruce and quickly nods her head. He steps back but stays close to her.

"Welcome home Elena." Many people say to her.

Caroline runs toward her and envelopes her into a big hug. "I'm so glad you're okay. We've been worried sick over you." She started to cry.

I pull Caroline off of her. "Caroline, she doesn't remember who we are."

"It'll come back to her. Elena, I want you to meet my boyfriend Matt Donovan. I mean you used to date him but that was in high school."

"Caroline," I warned.

"Will you excuse me?" Elena asks running up the stairs, Bruce in tow.

I heard a door shut. And that's when I let everyone have it.

"Everyone needs to leave...now!"

Caroline makes her way towards me. "Damon, you're overreacting."

"Overreacting am I? Fuck Caroline. She doesn't remember who she is! Who I am! She thought her parents were dead for fuck's sake. How the hell did you even know how to get in? I locked the house up."

"Elena had told me where the spare key was hidden." Caroline looked embarassed and ashamed of what she did. She didn't know the effect that it would have on Elena. In her defense Caroline was one of Elena's best friends in high school. They were close ever since. I knew that she had good intentions but when Caroline Forbes does something...She does it big. She doesn't believe in doing anything small.

"I dont' know what went through your mind. But you can leave and take your entourage with you. When I come back downstairs, I better not see one fucking person that doesn't belong here."

I make my way up the spiral staircase and search for Elena. I find her in our bedroom, sitting at her vanity.

"Are you okay?" I asked her.

"What do you think?"

"Bruce could you give us a minute please." Once again he looks at Elena for approval which she gives.

"I know it was a lot to take in."

"No. A lot to take in would've been coming home to a strange house with a man I don't know...that would be a lot to take in. But coming home to all that plus a house full of people pulling on me...hugging me...and crying in my face, talking about more shit that I don't remember. That's not a lot to take it...That's total bullshit."

"You're right. I had no idea that they were even here. I told everyone that you would need your space. Everyone apparently thought that I was wrong-"

"Will you please just get out."

"Elena, I'm sorry."

"Are you honestly not goning to leave me alone."

"I'm sorry." I said

"I'm sorry." Elena replied holding her head in her hands. I left her alone and shut the door quietly.

"The couch is downstairs...I'm sure you'll be able to find it." I said blatently when I see Bruce. I walk over to the spare bedroom and undress for bed. I hope this gets better. I thought before I fell asleep.

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So what did you think of this chapter? Elena came with an open mind and was bumbarded by people who she didn't know, which made her feel overwhelmed. Was it fair to her? Leave you comments in the reviews. Thanks for reading guys and I always appreciate the reviews.