Not only am I badass. I'm also a Gilbert. -A Damon Salvatore Love Story-

-Chapter 18; Family-

(Adrian's POV)

I looked in the mirror. I wore purple; Jenna's favorite color. She wouldn't want us, spilling tears on her grave wearing black. Jenna was fun, outgoing, and spontaneous. Not at all normal or traditional. That's why so many people loved her. I looked at my flawless skin; free from make-up. I will not have eye liner running down my cheeks, I will be free to cry today. I will let them see me vulnerable. She was buried next to mom and dad. Seeing their grave will also make me break. Today was a day of crying; at least for the time of the funeral.

Damon walked in; dressed in a well fitted black, button up shirt, and a nice pair of black slacks. He looked absolutely gorgeous. His strides toward me were short and sweet. I gave him a sad smile through the mirror. Suddenly, he drapped a beautiful necklace around me neck.

"Damon it's so beautiful!" I exclaimed as I turned and hugged him.

"It was my mothers; she told me to give it to the woman I fall in love with. She gave it to me on her death bed. And you Ms. Gilbert, fit that spot perfectly." I blushed. He caressed my face and gave me a peck on the lips.

"What kind of stone is it?" I asked as I lifted it and lightly stroked it with my fingers.

"Lapis lazuli." He lifted his hand and pointed at his daylight ring.

"Is this one have a spell on it?" My curious eyes gazing at him.

"It is. But only maybe if you would want to in the future and for safe reasons. You know if you were turned and you had NO idea and you were outside." He smirked at me.

"Yeah, because you thought of all that; right?" I grabbed his hand, leading him downstairs.

"No. Just had to come up with something so I didn't sound selfish." I giggled.

"Well, you didn't. It's actually sweet. I love it."

"I love you Adrian."

"As I love you, Damon." And it was the truth. I don't think I've ever loved anyone like I've loved Damon. When we reached the living room, everyone was standing there; waiting. Elena looked beautiful in a dark blue dress. Stefans dress jacket drapped around her shoulders. Jeremy and Matt in deep conversation. Alaric oblivious to the world until I cleared my throat and said, "You guys ready?" A deep breathe coming from Elena, and she nodded.

We all followed Ric to his SUV. We decided to all drive together and he had the biggest car. Jeremy was about to take front until Damon said, " No, no, no young one. I'm to old for back seat. Scoot." We all laughed including Jeremy. Go Damon, making us laugh, so we weren't in too much of a sour mood. I took the way back with Matt. He came to the house with all of his stuff yesterday. Like I had told him. I gave him my room. I decided to take Jenna's room. Since I was the eldest now. It was Mom, dad then Jenna, now me. Alaric understood and he stays on the couch or at his apartment.

Thoughts of Jenna clouded my head. I still have this pang in my heart that it was my fault but I know she would just tell me to shush and tell me she loves me. I wasn't a child anymore, I'm an adult. I'm ready to act on it now. It still hurt she was gone, her smiling face, that one time she smoked pot with me, before mom and dad died. It was fun, and crazy. Tears began to stream down my face. Matt wrapped his arm around me. I grabbed his free hand and buried my face in the crook of his neck.

We then pulled up to the cemetary and all piled out. Damon came and grabbed my hand, kissing it lightly. As we neared the grave sites; we spotted Caroline, Bonnie, and Tyler. Tyler holding Caroline close as she cried in his shoulder. Bonnie looked up at us and forced a smile. I hugged all of them and the small service started.

-After service-

"I love you Jenna. I always will. You were my idol." I kissed the white rose I held in my hand and laid it gently on her grave. Elena did the same but with a purple rose. Jeremy next with a red rose. We then laid one red rose each on Mom and Dad's grave.

I whispered silently, "I don't myself anymore. I've finally gotten over your death, but I still miss you so much. I love you and I hope you are doing good." A tear escaped as I stood on my feet. Damon came up behind me and wrapped his arms around my waist and rested his chin on my shoulder. As we all stood there and thought of Jenna.

-Later that night-

When I came home that night from my new job at the grill; I walked in to see everyone watching a movie together in the dark. Elena and Stefan cuddling on the love seat. Matt, Jer, and Alaric sitting on the couch. Then Damon, my loving, sweet vampire boyfriend was sitting on the reclining chair. They looked like a family. One that was whole and not broken in pieces. Free of all troubles. From what I've learned the past few days is that family isn't just blood related, they're also the people you love; friends, boyfriends/girlfriends. Since we were broken and we have all come together; I have faith in all of us.

I walked into the living room; silent. I sat in Damon's lap and watch the movie with my family.

We were a family.

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The pendant Damon gave Adrian ----->

I really hope you guys like this because it's the last chapter. It's was supposed to be sweet and inspiring. Ya know. I don't know I could always make a sequel. But, I really want to work on my other stories because this was my first priority and now it's over.. "Cries" But it was a good ending right?

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