I threw my bag down onto my bed and threw my hair up into a messy bun. I was thankful that there was no sign of Uncle John around. I needed time alone.

I put my clothes in the dirty laundry and headed to Jeremy's room.

I knocked twice and cracked the door. The room was empty.

I sighed.

I gave up on looking for him.

I walked back to my room and decided to do something I hadn't done in a while. I grabbed my journal and started writing.

Dear Diary,

Things are crazy! I have changed and made some pretty hard decisions. I chose Damon. Damon Salvatore was whom I chose. I realized that when you try too hard to make things perfect it just crashes all around you. I still love Stefan but not in the same way as Damon. I love Stefan like a brother or guardian. I know it sounds weird but Stefan is like my guardian angel that will always be there for me. But with Damon I can take chances and risks without thinking it through. We can grow together. I know it's hard to explain but it's how I feel!

I have to go now.

- Elena G.

THE NEXT DAY

I knocked on the black oak door softly. I was surprised to see Stefan answer the door. He had a black suitcase at his feet.

I looked at him questioningly.

"Hello Elena." He said.

I smiled. He was the same old polite Stefan.

"Hello." I replied.

He smiled.

"I was actually coming to see you." He said.

I raised my eyebrows.

"Really?"

"Yeah, I…I wanted to say goodbye." He said softly.

"Goodbye?" I heard my voice crack.

He nodded.

"I've decided that there is nothing in Mystic Falls for me anymore."

I felt my heart lurch, it was because of me.

"Don't leave because of me." I pled.

"It's not because of you." He explained. "Someone once told me that sometimes it is time to move on, even if you thought the prize you lost was something you would have to leave."

I felt tears come to my eyes, but quickly held them back.

"Where are you going?" I asked.

"England, probably Paris." He said. "I have been a vampire for ages and I haven't even been there. It will be a good experience." He said.

"That's good." I said. "I hope things work out for you."

He smiled again.

"Stefan I never met to hurt anyone but I can't ignore my feelings. I love you Stefan but in a different way." I explained.

"I love you too." He said.

"I will miss you." I said wrapping my arms around him.

"I'll miss you too." He said.

I inhaled his scent one last time and enjoyed the moment letting the last four months of memories flash through my head.

When I first met Stefan, our first kiss, when he told me he was a vampire, when he told me he loved me, when we talked for hours that night, when he danced with me. Finally I couldn't hold the tears back any longer the slowly slid down my face.

We both pulled away letting our bodies untwine.

"Eat some bread for me." I said.

He chuckled.

"He will take care of you Elena." He said. "He loves you."

I smiled.

"I love you." I repeated

"Goodbye Elena." He said.

"Goodbye." I replied.

The words burned my throat as they came out. It was the last time I would see Stefan Salvatore. I watched him walk to the car and disappear down the road.

I wiped the tears from my face. Then Damon was there.

"I'm sorry that I am such a mess." I apologized.

He rolled his eyes and it made me smile; a smile that touched my heart.

"I made the right choice." I said. "I realized that life is worth taking chances and having bad days because in the end I will still be with you."

He smiled.

"I love you Damon Salvatore." I said.

"I love you Elena Gilbert." He replied.

I smiled and wiped away the last of my tears.

"I want to be with you forever." I said.

He looked down at me.

"You graduate in a month." He said. "Then we can be together fully."

I looked at him making sure that what I had just heard was true. He said we could be together fully.

"Really?" I asked.

He nodded.

He brought his free hand to his mouth and I heard a tearing sound. He put his wrist towards me. I looked into his blue eyes and smiled.

"Forever." I said.

I grabbed his wrist, put it to my mouth, and drank…

So let me know what you think. this was my first full story and my first TVD story! i hoped you liked it Review please! :D