Elena's phone buzzed in the cup compartment of Caroline's car. She had eventually managed to get away from both Caroline and. Secretly, the probably just let her get away so they could have their alone time. Of course, she didn't get to leave without them first acknowledging how utterly stupid, dangerous, reckless, etc. it was to be leaving without them, but when she had explained that she needed to make amends with Jenna and gather more belongings, the two decided to begrudgingly let it go as long as she would "make it quick." Besides, she was tired of waiting around for Damon who was supposedly on his way back over an hour ago, and decided to handle her family matters for now rather than leave it to get worse later.
She read the message. One part of her was giddy because, well, the message was from Damon. The other part could be summed up in two words- oh crap. At the next stop sign she hit, she replied to him.
Not there. Be back soon! Family issues first…and severe lack of clothes at Caroline's.
Hopefully Damon would understand. Maybe he would simply get to Caroline's, lay back, relax, and wait for her return. That didn't happen. As soon as he saw her message he slammed his fists against the steering wheel.
"Dammit," Damon yelled.
He quickly started typing.
What the hell Elena? You can't just leave when you might have v-
He stopped there before he could spell out the word vampire. Not the right way to break the news. He decided to call her instead. He would still make sure not to mention the v-word just yet.
"Hello," Elena's voice cautious.
"What the hell are you doing? You better tell me Stefan and Blondie are in that car with you," Damon was angry.
"Well, not exactly. My aunt and I got into a little argument over, I hurt her feelings, long story short I'm going to say sorry. That, and get clothes. And toothbrush. I'm sure you don't want to see me again with this bad breath," Elena tried tossing out a little joke to lighten the mood.
"Do you know how incredibly dumb that is. Someone has been threatening to kill you and you just walk out, alone I might add, to apologize to your aunt. Elena you are just asking to be killed!"
"Damon! It's important to me. She's the only family I have left, remember? I was so hurtful to her earlier and she hasn't talked to me since! Maybe you would understand if you had been there. Maybe then you could be riding over here with me! Did you think of that Mr. Salvatore?"
Elena hung up the phone. It's not like he was going to control her. Whether it be dangerous or not, Aunt Jenna had to come first right now. Like she had said, she was the only family Elena had left. She wasn't going to take that for granted.
Damon was irate. He had to get to her. She should not be going out alone right now. Why couldn't this have been done this afternoon when there was tons of daylight left? Of course, her being the selfless person she is put her aunt's happiness (or lack thereof) in front of her own safety. Why the hell those two bone heads let her go in the first place was completely unfathomable. It would be dark out in a matter of hours, and if his assumptions were correct, her pursuer would be too. He needed to find out how to get to her, and now before someone else managed to.