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Elena's POV

The rest of the night with all the girls was perfect and exactly what I needed I forgot how much fun we had just drinking wine and whiskey and talking about our lives and I loved listening to all of them finally catching up on everything I had missed or at least a chunk of it and it was nice to talk about what had been going on in my life with people who I could actually trust all of them had left pretty early this morning but Lexi promised she would come over a little bit before dinner to make sure I actually came, after they left I gave Jenna an earful about how pissed I was at Jeremy and that I wasn't going to come and at this point in time I was still determined to stay home, Jeremy had called me and text me apologizing but I wasn't in the mood to talk to him right now.

After taking a long relaxing shower and painting my nails a dark red I poured myself a full glass of wine and sat down to watch some tv when I heard a knock on my door I knew it was Lexi she had text me 20 minutes ago saying she would be there soon I was hoping that if I just ignored her she would go away but I knew better than that.. Letting out an aggravated sigh I decided to answer the door there she stood completely dressed for a big club dinner wearing a skin tight dark blue tank top, a dark denim jacket with the same color skin tight jeans and black boots she looked like an old lady and she was she had been with Stefan since they were 15 they were the perfect couple.

I watcher eyes move up and down my body wearing only a white tank top and light blue pj bottoms "You aren't going to dinner like that" she says giving me a smirk I let out a sigh and roll my eyes turning to head back inside "That's because i'm not going i'm gonna stay home and binge watch greys anatomy" I say heading back and picking up my glass of wine and taking a few big sips she shuts the door behind her coming up and taking my glass shaking her head "oh no.. we already have had this conversation last night.. and this morning you're going I know you don't want to but Damon already knows you're here might as well get it out of the way" she says taking a sip of my wine I glare at her playfully "maybe I could just avoid..." but I didn't even get to finish before she cut in "No you can't and it's not just him Stefan, Enzo, Klaus, Ric the whole club misses you Elena not just the club Elijah is going to be there to you can't hide away and you aren't one to hide and you know it" she says giving me a small smile.

And deep down I knew she was right.. I wasn't one to hide or at least I didn't used to be and it was more then Damon. I had missed everyone so much this life may have it's huge downfalls but it also is a very close family that I've missed a lot "Fine. But I have no idea what i'm going to wear basically all I own is scrubs and pj's" I say laughing lightly her smile grows "i'm sure we can dig out something and if not there is always my closet" she says grabbing my arm and heading to my room.

2 hours later I was ready to go and for the first time in a long time I felt good, I looked good. I hadn't worn these clothes in a long time, I hadn't spent time to do my makeup or my hair and maybe it was the wine I had been more or less chugging to calm my nerves but I felt hot Lexi is sitting on my bed finishing her glass of wine "Damn there is the Elena I know" she says standing up "You look hot" I smirk "Thanks, guess we should get going?" I say glancing at the clock it was 6:00 and dinner started at 7:00 but I wanted to be there early to try and relax a little bit before everyone showed up" she nods her head "Yeah you wanna ride with me or separate?" she asks grabbing her purse as we head outside "I'll drive myself but I promise i'm coming" I say giving her reassuring smile that I wasn't going to run.

I get in my car and start to follow Lexi talking to myself the entire time trying to calm myself down telling myself I can handle this it's not that big of a deal it's 2 hours and then I can go home. Before I knew it I was pulling the long curved drive way of Jenna's and Ric's house thankfully there weren't a ton of cars or bikes which meant hardly anyone was here yet thank god "here goes nothing" I mumble taking a deep breath and getting out of my car Lexi was already walking towards me "You can do this don't freak out lets just go in and get a drink" she says linking her arm through mine as we head inside the house I had more or less grew up in.

Walking into the kitchen Jenna and Caroline were busy as bees and the place smelled amazing "There you are!" Caroline yells running over to hug me I hug her back tightly "I promised I would come" she smirks "I know i'm just glad you really did" with that she turns and goes straight back to getting everything ready and perfect for the night. Jenna walks up giving me a hug and a kiss on the head "i'm glad your home.. Ric is outside on the deck I think it's time you went and said hi" I nod my head "Yeah it is" I say Lexi had already poured me a glass of wine handing it to me as I walk outside to see Ric

Walking out on the back porch I saw Ric sitting down at the outside table a glass of bourbon in his hand wearing his cut, Kalus was sitting next to him wearing his cut, Elijah was in his police uniform sitting next to Hayley holding her hand I couldn't help but smile seeing them together they had always had a thing for each other but never would make a move, Hayley had told me how hard it was for them sometimes her being a crow eater and his brother being a club member while he tried to be a police officer but they made it work and I admired them for that they both did what they needed to make the relationship work to show each other that they really loved each other and would stay together.

As soon as I started walking up Klaus spots me his annoying grin spreading across his face "Elena Gilbert.. back in Mystic Falls I never thought i'd see the day" he says standing up and walking over pulling me in for a hug. Me and Klaus had always shared a love hate relationship but he loved Caroline more than anything and in his own way was always there for me as well "I know it's amazing huh" I say pulling away, Elijah was the next to stand up giving me a hug as well "It's good to see you" I give him a smile "Thanks, and it's good to see you finally with this one" I say smiling at Hayley he laughs lightly "I know it took us long enough" Hayley grabs his hand squeezing it "Better late then never"

"Gonna come give your old man a hug or what?" Ric asks standing up as I walk over and hug him tight it was so good to see him again it had been almost a year since him and Jenna came to visit "You look good" he says softly to me I pull away slowly giving him a small smile "Thanks I feel better being back here" as much as I didn't want to admit that I meant it he gives me a smile rubbing my arm "good i'm glad, you're home with family and you're safe"

"We better get back inside before Caroline comes out and chews our asses out" Hayley says standing up taking Elijah's hand leading him inside Kalus following them Ric nods towards the door "Just relax Elena everything will be alright" he says only for me to hear as we all head back inside where the one counter was full of food the other full of alcohol, music playing in the background everyone would be starting to show up now my stomach started turning in knots as I thought to myself "just breathe you can do this smile and talk" I finish off my glass of wine heading back over to pour me some more knowing I probably should slow down but I needed to calm my nerves wine helped.

As I was pouring my wine I didn't notice Stefan sliding up next to me "Elena" my head pops up towards him "Stefan" I say smiling and hugging him instantly I feel him hug me back tight "Well i'm relieved to know you don't hate me I wasn't sure how you were going to react" he says smiling as I pull back and slap him playfully "Shut up you know i've always loved you" I say smiling "It's good to see you Elena 4 years is too long" and he was right 4 years was a long time to be away from everyone and I couldn't help but feel a little bad for not visiting but there was good reasons I hadn't.

"Okay everyone dinner will be ready in a few minutes get your drinks and then get your asses in a chair" Jenna yells out

Damon's POV

I pull up to Ric's house with Jeremy and Kol following me by the looks of it we were the last one's there I had sort of lost time working on my bike and had to hurry and clean up but I wasn't technically late so I had my fingers crossed to not deal with Caroline's wrath I take off my helmet setting on my bike looking at the house for a few seconds before walking in I couldn't lie knowing I was going to see Elena in just a few seconds after 4 long years made me nervous.. she was the only girl I ever loved and I pushed her away.. I had no idea how this was going to go.

Flashback

Damon's POV

"So did you hear that Ric and Jenna's niece is going to be at the bbq today?" Stefan says as I try to focus on my bike "And? why do you care Lexi has you whipped" Enzo says smirking I roll my eyes I don't know why everyone was making such a big deal about the "new girl" in town we had plenty of hot more than willing girls in Mystic Falls "Shut up" Stefan says as they keep bickering back and forth I finish what i'm doing before standing up "Speaking of the bbq it's time to go or Ric will be pissed lets go" I say quickly washing my hands thankfully I didn't get to messy this time.

The BBQ was in full swing the whole club was there, all the old ladies, some crow eaters and a few other town folk that were cool with the club most. Me, Stefan, Enzo, Klaus and Marcel were all sitting around the table having some beers and bullshitting "That's her" Stefan says nudging Klaus and Marcel I watch there eyes move over to where Ric and Jenna had just walked up "Eh not my type i'm more into blondes, with blue eyes and a bossy attitude" Klaus smirks "She is gorgeous" Enzo says finally I move my eyes to where they are all staring

Looking past Ric seeing this beautiful girl with long legs, flawless olive skin, wearing those jean shorts and dark red tank top just right, long beautiful brown hair with matching eyes.. she really was gorgeous.. in fact that word didn't do her justice "Well i'm faithful to Lex so she's all yours Enzo" Stefan says as Enzo's smirk spreads and instantly I felt jealous over a girl I had never met but all I knew is I needed to before Enzo. Quickly standing up and finishing the last of my beer before turning and heading straight towards them "Where are you going?" Stefan calls out as i'm walking away but I just ignore them.

Reaching them I walk up slapping Ric on the back "Hey Pres" I say he turns giving me a nod "Damon" Jenna gives me a smile pulling me in for a hug "Good to see you Damon" I give her a soft kiss on the cheek "Jenna always a pleasure" I say giving her a wink before turning towards Elena her brown eyes finally meeting mine "And you must be Elena?" I say giving her my signature smirk she gives me a small smile raising her eyebrow slightly "You've hard of me.. Damon is it?" she asks "I've heard a few things.. but no one mentioned how beautiful you were" I say wiggling my eyes at her making that small smile of hers get bigger and it was the most perfect smile i've ever seen "Say that to all the girls?" she says giving me a sassy playful smirk

"Yes he really does" Ric says budging in as I roll my eyes at him "Elena why don't I introduce you to some of the other club members and girls taking my chance to cut in "Ah don't worry about that Ric I can make some introductions you just spend time with you're beautiful wife" I say winking nodding for Elena to follow me "Elena" she hesitates for a second before starting to follow me "i'll be fine Ric" she says giving him a small smile and a squeeze on his hand as she passes by him and Jenna following me

Damon's POV

I walk through the door Jeremy and Kol in front of me as soon as we walk in I hear Jenna "Cutting it close aren't ya boys" she says giving Jeremy and Kol a hug stopping in front of me "Damon" she says leaning and and pressing a small kiss against my cheek "Behave" she whispers softly before pulling away I give her a small smile "Jenna" I say feeling slightly annoyed by everyone telling me to behave like what did they honestly think I was going to do?

I shake it off walking more into the busy kitchen/dinning room full of people my eyes scanning for her needing to see her wanting to make sure it was real that she was here my eyes stop there she was standing with Stefan, Lexi, Enzo and Bonnie laughing god that smile that laugh.. I could hear it perfectly even in this crowd of people her hair was still long and dark brown she looked a little older but even more gorgeous and her body... a light grey leather jacket over top of a black tank top with black jeans that hug all her curves just right and dark boots giving he an extra 2 inches in height.. she looked even better than I remembered the last 4 years and done her well.

I knew I probably shouldn't but I couldn't stop myself I had to get closer I slowly start walking towards her saying a brief hi to Marcel and Klaus making my way towards her Lexi spots me and grabs Elena's hand saying something quickly to her I see Elena turn and her beautiful brown eyes land on me and just seeing her look straight at me makes my heart beat faster but it was over quickly she turns back to Lexi as they quickly make their way far from me and closer to the table where everyone was starting to sit down at I stop just as I reach Bonnie, Enzo and Stefan.

"I'll go get us a spot hurry" Bonnie says giving Enzo a quick kiss before walking away Enzo nods before looking at me "There will be plenty of time mate. Give her time" He says I give him a quick nod before he turns to follow Bonnie I meet Stefans gaze "She looks great" I say to him he gives me a small smile "Yeah she does come on lets go eat" he says patting me on my back as we make our way towards the table the only 2 seats left are the ones straight across from Elena and Lexi I sit down my eyes on her the whole time I can't help it she was here. Elena was actually here.

"Thank you all for coming out tonight it's good for us to all get together, the club is making some great steps in the right direction and it's time for us to celebrate that a little. Also I want to welcome Elena back home it's been a while since she's been here with her family so lets give her a good welcome" he says smiling as we all lift our glasses my eyes glued to Elena and as she takes her eyes off Ric they land and lock with mine.

Alright there you guys go chapter 3 is finished! I promise they will actually interact in the next chapter and it will be longer i'm still working on the finishing touches so please feel free to share your thoughts and ideas I can always use the inspiration!

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