His name is Damon.

Bittersweet Goodbyes

The rest of the days we were in town were fun. We might not have done a whole lot, but it was time well spent. A few of my friends met us Thursday to say goodbye. We just met at a bar and grill that evening. I was feeling emotional when I went home that night because it was the last night with my mom in who knows how long. I told her I wished she could come to Mystic Falls and she said she would like too, but not with my dad and all that. I told her she could stay at Damon's house but she gave me a look like I'm crazy. I told her she probably wouldn't even see either of them because the house is so big. She wants to come, but she would feel weird coming to the town where her ex-husband lives. I understood.

So, naturally, the next morning, Friday morning, came with lots of tears. I cried as mom drove us to grandma and grandpa's and I cried there too. When we got in the van I sat myself in the back by myself and plugged in my headphones and drowned the world out. I was feeling very sad to be leaving my old home, but more importantly, the people who still live in it.

I felt bad, because I really didn't talk much for the first half of the trip. I started feeling a little better by the time we ate a late lunch. I could tell Damon was trying to give me my space and I appreciated that.

We got home later that night and they just dropped me off at dad's. Damon helped me carry in my bags and I said goodbye to everyone and I thanked them for doing this for me. I told dad hi and he wanted to hear all about my trip. I told him I would come back down in a minute, so Damon and I treaded up the stairs with my suitcases and set them on the floor. I plopped on the bed a minute and took a big breath and heavy sigh. Damon cast me a look and sat beside me. "Want me to come back later tonight?" he asked.

hmm...this was actually very tempting...but I declined. I knew I was probably going to mope that night cuz a girl misses her mommy no matter how old she is!

Damon kissed me and he walked me back downstairs then left. I stayed up chatting with dad for a while and we watched Alien Vs Predator: Requiem on TV. I eventually went to bed that night but I didn't sleep for a long time.