Elena awoke with soft kisses being planted on her head. She awoke to find Stefan leaning over the couch.

She forced a smile his way. ''Morning,'' She said simply.

He smiled back at her-obviously not seeing thruh her fake one. ''Good morning, pretty girl.'' He said.

Elena didn't like pretty. She wasn't trying to be shallow or anything, but he used to call her gorgeous or beautiful. It felt like he wasn't attracted to her physically. She just fake smiled and reached to kiss him on the forehead.

He smiled. ''So, I've got to go hunting. My strength is fading.'' He said.

Elena pouted slightly. But honestly she wanted some time alone to talk to Damon, not that she didn't want to see Stefan. But Stefan is acting strange to her. ''Mmk, I guess I'll see you tomorrow?'' Elena asked.

He raised his brow. ''Why tomorrow?'' He questioned.

''Well, I've got to go home sometime, Stefan. And I'll see you at school in the morning.'' She explained.

He tried to hide his dissapointment, but it shown thruh. He pouted. Elena groaned. ''Stefan...'' She started with a sigh.

He put his head down. ''Jeremy and Alaric can fend for thierselves. Thier big boys, Elena.'' Stefan said.

His comment slightly aggrivated Elena. Elena gave him a look. ''I'm not going back home to take care of them. I miss them and that's my home.'' Elena stated.

Stefan looked offended. ''OK, fine. Go home then.'' Stefan snapped.

Elena rose from the couch as Stefan made his way towards the front door. ''Stefan!'' Elena yelled as he slammed the door so hard it shook the house.

Elena groaned and felt tears burning in her eyes. Elena then heard Damon make his way downstairs and walk to the kitchen. While he was in the kitchen, Elena stomped off upstairs. She gathered her things together and changed out her camisole and short shorts and into blue jeans and a long sleeved shirt. She threw on her shoes, grabbed her keys and headed out the door.

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As soon as Elena got home, she found Ric slaving in the kitchen over the stove. He cursed as the boiling water burnt his finger.

Elena laughed and Ric whipped his head around. ''Don't mind me,'' Elena teased. ''Please continue,'' She added, giggling.

Ric smiled. And started cutting some vegtables, Elena went over to the stove to check the water. ''So, how was your night at Stefan's?'' Ric asked.

Elena sighed. ''Not good. Damon's mad at me. And Stefan and I got into an arguement before I drove over here.'' Elena explained.

Ric nodded in understanding, he turned his head towards her. ''They'll get over it. Damon can't stay mad at you and Stefan...well is Stefan. You'll kiss and make up.'' Ric promised.

Elena smiled, but frowned as she spoke. ''This isn't like all the other times Damon has gotten mad at me. He's mad because I don't love him back and Stefan and I have been...on the rocks for awhile.'' Elena explained.

Ric nodded. ''I think it will work out. The Salvatores are crazy in love with you anyway, Elena. They'll find a way to get over it.'' Ric promised with a friendly smile.

Elena smiled back and noticed that Ric was yawning as he sliced the veggies. Elena stood beside him and removed the knife from his hands. Ric turned to give her a brow raise. ''I've got it. Go rest.'' Elena demanded in a soft voice.

Ric smiled and kissed her on the head. ''Thanks, I'm going to catch a nap. Wait me when dinners ready.'' He said as he walked upstairs. Elena responded with a simple 'OK' and went back to cooking.

Elena was halfway finished with preparing the meal, when the doorbell rang. Elena was the only one who was able to get the door, so she put down the knife and opened the door, only to find a familar and apolgetic face.

Elena sighed. ''Come in,'' She said as she shut the door as he made his way into the house.

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A/N. What are your opinions on Stefan and Elena's arguement? Who do you think was right and wrong? Comment in reviews please! Who do you think is at the door? Well, you won't find out until the next chapter:D