Hey everybody. Sorry about the delay on this chapter. I surprisingly was busy over the weekend and really didn't have time to write. I also apologize for the lack of Delena. I'm one of those people that like to build up the relationship. I'm not a huge fan of the stories where Elena takes one look at Damon and falls madly in love with him. I promise he will be in the story more! Just bear with me! :)

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Jenna let out a deep breath as she rubbed her temples and sat down on the couch. "Alright Jeremy, what do you want? Do you need more lunch money? Do you need more clothes? What is it?"

Jeremy frowned and sat next to his Aunt. "What do you mean? I don't need anything."

"Sure you do. Why else would you offer to make dinner?"

"Because." Jeremy started, "You're my aunt and I love you."

Jenna raised an eyebrow at her nephew and gave him a look of disbelief. "Jeremy, I know you love me and of course I love you too, but ever since you arrived here you have been giving me the cold shoulder. Why the sudden change?"

Jeremy groaned and pinched the bridge of his nose. This was not going as he planned and Alaric would be here at any minute. If only Elena was here; she would know what to do.

"Jeremy, don't get me wrong, I appreciate the gesture, but you can't blame me for thinking something is up. This is just not like you."

"I know it's not like me, but I just feel bad for the way I've been acting lately. That behavior isn't like me either. I just wanted to make it up to you."

Jenna gave Jeremy a reassuring smile and squeezed his shoulder before standing up. "Thank you, Jeremy. I really appreciate it, I really do."

Jeremy grinned and gave his aunt a hug. "You're welcome, Jenna. Now let's go to the kitchen. The food is gonna get cold soon." Jeremy said and started to lead his aunt to the kitchen until the door bell rang.

"You go to the kitchen and I'll get the door!"

Jenna nodded and headed for the kitchen. Jeremy watched her leave and headed for the door when she was out of sight.

"Hey, Jeremy." Alaric greeted when Jeremy opened the door. "I brought these for Jenna." Alaric held out a bouquet of flowers.

Jeremy smirked and grabbed the flowers from Alaric and gestured for him to enter the house. "Good thinking, Alaric! Jenna will love these."

"What will I love?" Jenna asked as she entered the room. Her jaw instantly dropped at the sight in front her and Jeremy couldn't help, but get a goofy grin on his face.

"What are you doing here?" Jenna hissed coldly.

Alaric coughed a couple times and looked down. "Jeremy invited me. I thought you would be aware that I was coming over.

"Surprise!" Jeremy shouted over the awkwardness! "Happy reconnect-with-Alaric-today day, Aunt Jenna!"

Jenna tore her gaze from Alaric and glared at Jeremy and pointed to his room upstairs. "You're grounded."

"What?" Jeremy's eyes widened as he stared at his aunt with disbelief.

"You heard me. Go to your room." Jenna stated and crossed her arms over her chest.

"This isn't fair, Jenna!" Jeremy complained, throwing his hand in the air. Alaric looked between Jenna and Jeremy and frowned. "Don't blame him." Alaric started. "It was stupid of me to come here in the first place."

"No!" Jenna growled. "You." She pointed towards Alaric. "Are staying here. We have to talk. And you." She pointed to Jeremy. "Are going to go your room right now."

Jeremy's face fell as he took in how angry his aunt was. "Look, Jenna I-" Jeremy started to apologize, but was quickly caught off. "Jeremy. Room. NOW."

Jeremy's eyes nearly popped out of his head and he ran up to his room and slammed his door shut. Never in his life had he seen his aunt this mad. Jeremy fell on his bed, face first into the pillow and groaned. He was in so much trouble.

"Are you sure you'll be alright walking home alone?" Caroline asked as she tried to regain control of her breathing.

Elena nodded and gave her new friend a small smile. "Yes, Caroline. I'll be fine."

Caroline smiled at Elena and pulled her into a tight embrace. "Thanks for understanding. I'll see you tomorrow, Elena!" Caroline yelled as she ran to her car. Elena smiled and shook her head as she made her way down the sidewalk. She pulled out her phone to check for any text messages or missed calls. She had three new text messages.

From: Jeremy

Elena hurry up and come home! My plan was a total bust.

Sept 8, 8:03pm

From: Jeremy

Elllleeeennnnaaaaa!

Sept 8, 8:27pm

From: Jeremy

Seriously... Where the hell are you!?

Sept 8, 8:39

Elena shoved her phone back in her pocket and smiled. Of course Jeremy's plan didn't work. She knew it wouldn't. Poor Jer, he put a lot of effort into it too. Elena looked next to her and noticed a car slowly following her. She quickened her pace and didn't look back. The car continued following her and suddenly the driver blared their horn, causing Elena to stop. She slowly turned around and stared at the car as the driver rolled down the window. She sighed in relief when she saw who her stalker was.

"Aw, did I scare you?" Damon teased as he motioned for Elena to get in the car. Elena shook her head and backed away from the car.

"I was not scared."

"You so were! You were practically sprinting down the sidewalk when you noticed I was following you."

"Whatever." Elena huffed and continued down the sidewalk. She rolled her eyes and turned around when Damon started honking the horn again. "What?" She demanded.

Damon looked at Elena surprised, but he slowly started to smirk. "Feisty are we?"

"No. I'm tired and cold." Elena stated coldly.

"Right, well get in the car."

"Won't your girlfriend get mad?"

Damon narrowed his eyes at Elena and shook his head. "I really don't care if she gets mad."

Elena crossed her arms and stared at Damon intently. "Well I do. I rather not have enemy's when I just moved here.

"You won't! What she doesn't know won't hurt her."

Elena groaned and opened the door to the blue Camaro and sat down quietly. Damon started down the street and flipped through stations on the radio. "So, why did Barbie ditch you?"

"Who?" Elena asked with confusion.

"Caroline Forbes. Where did she go? I saw you leave with her and now you're with me. Where did she go?"

"Oh, she had a family emergency."

"Ah, I see. Why were you so hesitant to get in my car?" Damon questioned, changing the subject and taking his eyes off the road to look at Elena.

Elena shrugged. "I told you, I didn't want your girlfriend to get mad at me."

"I don't believe you." Damon stated.

"I don't care if you do or not."

Damon chuckled. "I see you're feisty again."

"I am not."

"Alright, what did Barbie tell you?"

"What makes you think she told me anything?"

Damon rolled his eyes and looked at Elena. "I'm not stupid. You were all friendly and perky this morning. Whats with the sudden hatred?"

"I heard things about you." Elena replied, looking out the window.

"What that I'm a huge player? Go figure that bitch said something like that. She's just pissed that I broke her little heart. That was two damn years ago. You think she would have moved on by now."

"Why am I not surprised that you're a dick?" Elena asked, shaking her head. Her friends were right. He is just a giant ass.

"Elena..."

"No, I don't care for whatever you have to say, Damon. You're just a dick like everybody told me. I gave you the benefit of the doubt and you proved me wrong. Just take me home please."

"Fine..." Damon said harshly.

The rest of the ride was in silence. Elena was shocked that Damon knew how to get to her house. She didn't remember even giving him directions. She was too aggravated to ask.

When they arrived at her house she quickly exited his car and ran to her house. She opened the door to her house and yelled to her aunt, "Jenna I'm- whoa!"

Jenna quickly pushed Alaric off her and stood up from the couch, smoothing out the wrinkles on her clothes. "Elena.. I.. How.. Go to your room."

Elena shook her head and quickly walked upstairs and headed to Jeremy's room. She walked in his room and was surprised to find him sleeping considering he was bugging her to come home. She walked over to his bed and placed a gentle kiss on his forehead and pulled the blankets over him.

"You did good, Jer." Elena whispered and shut of his bedroom light and went to her own room to try and get a good night of sleep.