𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡

I hate father but I like you

Elijah has been sending me to therapy all summer so I can manage my emotions. I don't think I need it. I was talking about Stefan most of the time but the therapist says it's okay— it helps me process what's been happening these past months.

I was brought out of my thoughts when they said something.

"How have the past few months been for you?"

"This is bloody pointless," I looked at her," I don't need a therapist, I am perfectly fine."

"When you were twelve you tried to kill yourself?" I looked at her questionably," tell me what big event led you to put a knife inside on your upper abdomen."

"I liked a person. A guy and I didn't like that because I knew my father didn't like that." I explained as if it was the simplest thing in the world.

"Is that why you and your best friend both like each other but aren't dating."

"I was scared all those months ago like it. It felt like it was wrong if I were to date him but now I,  I don't know anymore. Maybe I'm not even within hatred of myself "

I looked down at the vibrant floor and then back up at them.

"I think I just wanted the approval of my father but I know I don't want to live to appease him. I want to love and be happy with a boyfriend and get married to said boyfriend. I really hope that person is Stefan too."

"Congratulations."

"What do you mean?"

"You worked through your problems and it's about time but our time today is up."

"This is a really specific coincidence because I was going to ask him out sometime this week."

"Well now you can ask him out with confidence." She grabbed something from behind her," alright pick out three candies for today."

I picked three pieces of chocolate and then we said our goodbyes.

Elijah was waiting for me outside of the building.

"I'm really glad you stayed but I'm going to Stefan's. We have to talk." I said but he grabbed my arm before I could go anywhere.

"Niklaus we have a thing to go to." He uttered.

"But it's only for a dinner." I complained.

"Yes, dinner with a father and two sons." He replied as I attempted to get away from him. I obviously failed.

"But I want to talk to Stefan." I protested and struggled to get  away from his grip.

"You will."he smiled," we will be having dinner with the Salvatore's."

"Why didn't you lead with that?" I argued as I stopped fighting him and he let go of my arm.

"Wanted to see if you would eventually catch on." He replied and started leading the way to his car and I followed.

"Now come on, we have to get ready for dinner," he said and unlocked the car," they will be arriving in two hours."

I couldn't wait until I got to talk to Stefan. Of course I would have to wait a bit but it was going to be worth it.

-

"Father, what are you doing here?"  Elijah said carefully as we walked in the house.

"What? I can't come and visit the family that I raised." He said but it was clear he was only here for something that suited him.

"When it's you no because you don't raise your own kids." Elijah stated

"How dare you judge my abilities for the children of my sperm unlike that bastard that you all seem to think needs protection."