The Other Side

Beautiful Memories

While the guys set up the backyard for the reception, we take wedding pictures. Soon it's filled with tables and a place to dance, so we head outside when Damon walks over to me.

"Hi." I keep walking. He grabs my arm gently and makes me look at him. "Please don't ignore me. Please?" I look down at my feet. "Damon, I don't know what to say." He sighs. "These last few weeks have been hell."

"You think it's been hell for just you? Sam won't talk to me. I had a scare a couple weeks ago-"

"Wait... What scare?"

"I thought I went into labor."

"Elena, you should've immediately called me!"

"No, the person I immediately called was Meredith, the person who knows about things like this. I went down to the hospital, they got me checked out, they told me that I wasn't in labor." He runs a hand through his hair. "Elena, I'm sorry. I can't tell you how sorry I am, and how much I missed you."

"I know that. And I missed you too. But... I don't know anymore. I don't know what's happening with us."

"Can I at least come home?" I smile a little. "Of course you can. I know you want things to go back to how they were, but I need a little time." He shakes his head. "I promise you," he brushes a piece of hair out of my face, "by the end of the night, things will be." He smiles at me and my heart races. We sit down in the proper place then toasts begin. Ricky stands up.

"So, I've known Evie for a very long time. She's my family, and I love her. When we were young, we used to take this once a month trip during the summer to Virginia Beach. We'd make sandcastles and play in the ocean. She's probably the most free spirit I've ever met. I'm so glad she's happy, and I think Christian is a good guy and I think he'll treat her well." I smile at him then Damon begins speaking, his lips brushing my ear. "Remember the night we got married?" I bite my lip gently, then Jade starts speaking.

"Umm... Well, I don't know Evie all that well, but she's my best friend. I mean, she's probably the best person that's ever walked this Earth. I can say that before I met Ricky and everyone here, I was completely alone. Being a part of this family has made life a lot better, and two of the main people I can thank for that is Christian and Evie. I hope you two are happy for the rest of your lives, and I love you both." Evie smiles at her then kisses Christian gently. Caroline stands up. "Okay guys, now it's time for the first dance as husband and wife!" Christian stands and extends his hand to Evie. Time of My Life by Bill Medley begins playing and she buries her head in her hands. "Come on, we watched it once." I laugh. She puts her hand in his and they get up. Walking out on the grass they begin.

Evie's POV

I smile at my husband as we stand on the grass, preparing to dance. I'm going to kill you later."

"It was the first movie we ever watched together. I'm sentimental like that."

"No darling, you're corny like that." He smiles brightly then pulls me close, mischief in his eyes. "No, don't do it-" he dips me and I laugh. He pulls me back up and I shake my head. We dance to the song then it ends. "You're so bad."

"You love me though." I smile and nod. "Yes I do." We dance to a couple more songs, then Aunt Caroline stands up again. "Now it's time for the father daughter dance." Dad stands up and walks over to me.

"I've been told I'm a good dancer."

"Yeah right, old man." He laughs then we dance, me smiling at him. "You better not drop the bomb on Christian that your mother dropped on me on our wedding night."

"What's that, Daddy?"

"That was the night your Mom told me she was pregnant with you." I laugh and he smiles at me.

"So, did you fix things?"

"Well, I was allowed to come home, so that's a plus. I'm trying."

"Try harder, okay? I don't want my little brother growing up with split parents."

"I don't think that'll happen. I love your Mom too much." The song ends and he kisses my forehead. "I love you Evie. I'm so happy for you."

"Thank you Daddy." He smiles then sits back down by Mom.

Damon's POV

I sit down then I lean into her ear. "Do you remember the night we conceived all of them?"

"Stop being childish."

"Childish? I don't think being me is being childish." I smile at her and she sighs. "What do you want from me here?" I stand up and I extend my hand to her. "Dance with me." She looks at my hand then up at me. She places hers in mine and I pull her up. We begin dancing.

"Remember Miss Mystic Falls?"

"Of course I do." I smile at her. She sighs. "I know what you're doing."

"What am I doing, Mrs. Salvatore?"

"I get it, you want things to go back to the way they were before. I know you love me, and I love you too, I'm just... I'm trying to wrap my head around this." I pull her closer. "Elena, I'm sorry about everything. I just want to be with you." I spin her out then when I spin her back around, her arms go around my neck. "Prom?" She laughs lightly. "You'll always be the cockiest son of a bitch I've ever met." I brush my lips against her cheek. "Isn't that why you fell in love with me?"

"I fell in love with you because you're sweet, funny, cute-"

"Ooh, that's emasculating. I've been called sexy, but not cute." She laughs. "You're such an ass." I smile at her and she returns it. Then it fades and she shakes her head. "I can't..."

"Elena..." She looks down at her feet. I dip her and she becomes breathless as her eyes go wide.

"I love you. I'll love you for all of eternity, and I don't care what I want, I care about what I need, and all I need is you. Every lie, every broken promise, every bad memory can't erase every kiss, every smile, or every good memory we've ever had. I screwed up, I know that now, but an eternity of things I want will never be equal to one day of what I need." She stares up at me then presses her lips to mine. I return us to a normal position. She wraps her arms around my neck and I feel wetness against my cheek. We pull away and I look at her. "Baby, why are you crying?"

"I'm so sorry. I love you so much, Damon."

"I love you too Elena. For eternity?"

"For eternity. I promise." I kiss her again, then we continue dancing. I forget the rest of the world, all of the problems and the bad things. I only focus on the beautiful woman in my arms, and how she's the only thing I'll ever need, more than air.