I do not own TVD, although I wish I did. Oh the things I would change about it~

But uh, just a little background: This is after Jenna's death. I'd say, end of season 2/beginning of 3. Elena broke it off with Stefan right after the sacrifice. Oh and Elena has already met the Originals, including Kol/Bekah/Finn.

I don't hate Stefan or Damon or any of the characters, really! This is just… my take of things I guess. Please, R&R. Massively appreciated!

Just to clarify: This will follow with the hybrids, but Klaus has his own reasons for being infatuated with Elena.

Also, no hate intended, but the reason I preferred to start at the end of season 2/beginning of season 3 is because I'm not really enjoying the whole "Elena turns off her emotions" and all. I mean, sure, I love this badass side of her, but some of the things she's been doing is just not really floatin my boat.

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Chapter 3:

Elena sat on her bed, flipping through magazines and she heard a creak at her door. She looked up and saw Stefan peaking his head in, "Hey Elena."

She set her magazine aside and got up, "Hey Stefan."

"I heard about the whole thing with Klaus," he walked in and leaned against the wall.

Elena rolled her eyes, "Well, yeah. Guess Damon isn't exactly too happy about it is he?"

"Elena, I know you don't want to do this," Stefan said, "So why are you? Stop trying to protect the rest of us."

"Stefan, you're not in my position. Do you know how difficult this is for me?" she sighed, "You really have no idea."

"Maybe I don't, but I know that you don't have to do this," he tried explaining.

"No, Stefan, stop. This is where you don't understand. Like you said before, Klaus killed Jenna. He's not stopping there; I don't know who else he's going to kill until he's satisfied and if me going to prom with him will buy us some time, then so be it," Elena responded as she walked over to him.

"Elena, we just don't want you to get hurt," Stefan put his hand on her shoulder.

Elena shrugged his hand off, "Stop it. Stop acting as if I'm still the fragile little girl that you met last year. Stop trying to protect me as if I can't protect myself. Stop trying to stop me from protecting you guys."

Stefan stared at her, "Elena, we just want to help you."

"NO. Stefan, you don't get it! I don't need you guys to help me!" Elena raged.

"Elena-"

"STOP IT STEFAN." Elena roared.

"No, Elena," Stefan grabbed both her shoulders.

Elena shook him off, "No, we're done here. It's done for. Stop it." She grabbed her coat and bag and walked out. She pulled out her phone and called her best friend, "Hello? Yeah, can you pick me up right now? I'm at home and I need to get away."

Elena stood outside her house for five minutes and then she saw a red pick-up truck head her way. She opened the door and hopped in, "Hey Matt!"

"Lena, hey," Matt started the car, "Where to?"

"The Grill?"

"The Grill it is," Matt drove and off they went.

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"Whoa, Lena! Slow down," Matt exclaimed.

Elena shot down her eighth shot of tequila, "I'm fine, Matt. Hehe." She laughed and waved at the bartender for another glass.

"You wanna tell me what this is about?" Matt looked at her.

"Oh, so you haven't heard?" Elena giggled.

"Heard about what?" Matt asked.

"Well," Elena looked up at him and smiled, "Klaus asked me to prom. Well, he didn't actually ask me, more like, he forced me."

"Oh love, you make it sound so horrible."

Matt and Elena turned around, "Klaus?"

"Why, hello," Klaus smirked. Behind him, Elijah, Kol, and Rebekah waved.

"What are you doing here?" Elena asked, attempting to stand up.

"Just dropping in," Klaus held her arm, helping her stand straight.

Elena waved him off, "I don't need your help."

He let go and she wobbled around, almost falling, but Klaus and Elijah both rushed to her side. They looked at each other and Elijah backed off.

"Be careful, dear," Klaus sat her back down and sat next to her. He looked to his siblings, "Why don't you guys sit down?"

Klaus held on to Elena, looking concerned, "Elena, why don't I take you home?"

"No, I don't wanna go home," Elena whined, "I like it here."

She got closer to him and breathed in his ear, "I like it here with you."

"Okay, you are definitely drunk," Klaus chuckled.

"Why, oh why?" Elena slammed her head on the counter.

"Why what?" Kol and Rebekah asked in unison.

Elena pulled her head up, staring at the people around her, "Why does prom have to be in a stupid gymnasium? IT'S PROM."

Matt laughed, "Don't let Care hear you say that. She's spent a shit load of time on this and she would not be happy."

"You really don't want prom in your gymnasium?" Klaus asked seriously.

"Duh," Elena giggled, "It's prom. No one wants in a stinky ol' gym." She shot down another glass of tequila and stood up, "I'm outta here. Thanks for the fun. Elena is… outta here."

"Elena-"

Elijah pushed Matt back in his seat gently, "I'll take care of her." He turned to Elena, "Miss Gilbert, allow me to take you home."

"Alright," Elena leaned against his chest, "Let's go home!"

Elijah held Elena close to him as they walked out of The Grill. Klaus sat in his seat, drinking his bourbon, as he oozed out his jealousy.

"Dear brother, I see you're quite jealous of Elijah," Rebekah interrupted his train of thought.

Klaus turned to laugh, "What are you talking about, sister?"

"I see the way you look at her," Rebekah sighed, "I haven't seen that in years. It's sweet."

"I don't know what you're talking about, dear sister," Klaus drank another glass of bourbon and slammed the glass onto the counter, resulting in the shattering of it. He pulled Matt closer and compelled him, "Clean this up and forget what she said."

"Brother, that was unnecessary," Kol spoke up.

"I'm done here," Klaus got up, placed a bill on the counter and walked out, "I shall see you both at home."

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"Elena, I have something for you," Elijah grabbed a box from the back seat and handed it to her, "Here."

"What is this?" Elena began to open the box until Elijah gently placed his hand onto the box.

"Don't open this here, open it when I'm gone," he spoke softly.

"Um, okay," Elena grabbed her bag from the bottom of the seat, "I'll see you later Elijah. Thanks for the ride."

She opened the door and almost slipped. Elijah rushed around the car to hold her up, "Be careful. Allow me to walk you in."

"Elijah, I'm fine," Elena wobbled, "It's okay."

Elijah held Elena against him as he walked her up the porch, "Are you sure you're fine?"

"Yeah, definitely," Elena gripped the sides of the box and pressed the door bell, "Jer'll take care of me. I'm fine, really."

Jeremy opened the door and found his sister standing with the Original, "Elena?"

"Hey Jer," Elena smiled and began to walk in. She looked at Elijah and mouthed, "Thank you."

Jeremy shut the door and went to help his sister, "Hey, you okay?"

"Mhm, just a little drunk," Elena giggled, walking up the stairs.

"Just call me if you need anything!"

Elena walked up to her room and shut the door. She placed the box gently on her bed and opened it. Inside was a beautiful dress with an elegant A-line; it was one shouldered, floor length, and chiffon.

"Wow…" she admired the dress, "It's beautiful."

She held up the dress against her body and examined herself in the mirror. Elena giggled and twirled around in it.

Maybe prom wouldn't be so bad after all.

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*Author's Note:

So….. CHAPTER 3! Hope you guys enjoyed it! Okiedokers, next chapter is PROM! This is the link to Elena's dress:

sinoant. c/o/m/ goods/elegant_a-line_one-shoulder_floor_length_chi ffon_prom_dress_

Yeeek, I think it's absolutely gorgeous! Can't wait for you guys to see Rebekah and Caroline's!

Oh& I hope to update as much as I can, since I am on spring break right now. But hopefully, once I'm back at school, I can still update as much as I can!

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Thanks a bunch, sweethearts! xx