New Life

Part Twenty-Three

"Come on!" you whispered as you opened the door for Emily and Dean, raising an eyebrow as you saw them holding balloons in their hands with the number 18.

"Balloons?" you asked.

"Did you have a better idea?" Dean asked.

"Where's the kazoo?"

"Here," Emily handed you the small instrument.

"Where's the dog?" you asked.

"It's here!" she exclaimed.

"Shh, keep it quiet," the dog whimpered as you groaned.

"Be ready to attack him," the three of you walked up the stairs as Laura opened the door, frowning.

"What the-" you shushed her while she rolled her eyes.

"A dog?" she asked while you nodded.

"Whatever," she sighed deeply, leaning on the wall.

You led the dog into the room, before closing the door.

"What the fuck?!" you heard him yell.

After a few seconds of some loud noises, you heard him open the door, holding the dog in his hands.

"There's a dog in my-"

"Happy birthday!" Derek immediately jumped back in shock, putting his hand over his chest.

"Jesus fuck, it's 8 in the morning!" he yelled.

"Oh, come here," you wrapped your arms around him tightly while he stayed tense before hugging you back.

You looked up at him while he looked back at you, a small smile on both of your faces. His hands were still on your waist as you felt your heart rate increase slightly.

"Happy birthday," you said softly.

"Thanks," he replied.

The two of you stayed like that for a moment before you inhaled deeply, taking a step back.

"(Y/N) has a present for you from all of us," Emily gave you a look before looking back at Derek.

"Oh, yeah? What is it?" he asked.

"Uhm..." you looked at Laura while she shook her head, covering her ears.

"Well, I have a multitude of drugs, which include weed," you started.

"Wait, you want to..." he frowned slightly.

The last time the four of you got high together brought on some bad memories, with Damon, with Jay. You kept away ever since then.

"It'll be fine," you shook your head.

"I don't know why I even bothered covering my ears, not like it does anything," Laura sighed.

You gave her a big smile as she sighed.

"Happy birthday, kid. At least wait until I leave the house before you do anything?" you nodded as she gave Derek a small smile before leaving.

"So..."

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"What's the problem then?" you frowned slightly as you walked past Zach's office, hearing him inside.

"He's worse than Damon," Zach muttered.

"I'm right here," Damon rolled his eyes.

"I told him no. He'll be out of town soon," Zach said.

You tensed slightly as the door opened, seeing Damon stand in front of you.

He smirked before turning around, back to Stefan and Zach.