Wrong Decision ✖️ Stelena

Chapter Twenty-Five

After Alaric came to pick up the girls, I decided to go back home and just relax. It only felt right after how hectic my days had been recently until Damon decided to walk into my bedroom.

"Hey, what are you doing? You don't usually sit by yourself for long periods of time?" Damon asked, going to take a seat beside me, while I refused to look him in the eyes. "Elena, are you sure you're okay?"

"Why wouldn't I be?" I whispered quietly, finally looking at him.

"Why else would you be sitting in your bedroom not doing anything? I, I know Stefan would be considered if he saw you like this, just to let you know."

"The whole person of relaxing is being alone, so please leave."

"Wow, when did you become an introvert? Who are you and what have you done with Elena Gilbert?" Damon asked, moving away from me while moving over to my bookshelf. "Do you want me to go get Bonnie and you guys can talk since you don't want to talk to me?"

"I'm good, I'm sure you two have things to do tonight."

"Are you kidding? Elena, why does it seem like you're shutting everyone out. As Stefan's brother and Bonnie's boyfriend, I'm getting really concerned about you!" Damon exclaimed, pacing around the room. There was something I wasn't telling him, and he seemed to know that.

"I'm good, considering we have wedding plans to discuss with Caroline and Klaus. Do you know where they are by any chance?" I replied, pulling my hair back and smiling politely at him, still trying my best to mask the emotions I was currently feeling.

"Um, yes, Bonnie said that were going to the garden where they want to have it. Do you need a ride there?"

"Will you please become more concerned about your girlfriend than with me?"

"I guess, but I know she would want me to take care of you," Damon answered, holding the door open for me. "Elena! Elena, give them my love!

"Wow, Damon. I wasn't aware you were rooting for their happy ending," I said, beaming at the thought of someone loving them as much as I do. "If I'm being entirely honest, I thought the only relationship you cared about was your own with Bonnie. Bonnie really has changed you, I'll have to let Stefan know once he comes back."

"Stefan? Are you upset because Stefan hasn't come back?"

"No, do you honestly think my feelings are monitored by my relationship with Stefan?" I asked, raising my eyebrows at Damon.

"Um, never mind, forget I said anything. Just go hang out with the girls and I'll see you later."

"It's almost impossible to have fun when it comes to Caroline and her OCD. But with Bonnie there, she may keep me sane, at least I hope so, okay?"

"Well, I'll pray for you, Elena," Damon said, walking outside with me as I got inside my car. As I got into the car, I started to think about how much I wanted things to go back hoe they were before.

I pulled into the driveway of Caroline's house, just to see her and Klaus currently making out. I let out a small squeal, thrilled to see my friends so happy, but it caused them to break apart.

"What are you two lovebirds up to?" I mumbled to them, a smile on my face as I looked at them. Klaus had a smirk on his face, as though he enjoyed that make-out session a little too much. I slyly walked by them and shared a knowing smile with Caroline.

"Is everything okay?" I asked, laughing at their flustered faces. "Come on, it's not like I haven't seen couples make out before, you know! You keep on forgetting I had a younger brother who didn't care what or if I was watching unless I made it known to him that I was disturbed. After all, it didn't even cross his mind when he had been dating my best friend. So, by all means, carry on! But I wouldn't spend too long making out, so we can start thing whole wedding planning thing. All this fluff between you two is actually making my heart melt. Caroline, just text me when you're done."

"Elena, w-wow, you're being really chill about this."

"Well, you're my best friend and I'm going to be there for you through everything. Even if it includes your mushy relationships, so if you'll allow me, I'm going to excuse myself. Have fun swallowing each other's faces, guys. Promise me not too much fun? There are some things that shouldn't be displayed to the public eye, but I'm sure you already knew that," I sighed, walking off with a wave. If I knew them, they'd be making out for so long, we wouldn't actually get any work done, not that I minded if it meant their happiness.

I stayed there for a while, just minding my own business until I got a text from Caroline that I was in clear. Despite how much I enjoyed their relationship, there are only so many make-out sessions I can take; not even bothering to think about the number of people that have seen Stefan and me—I bit a smile back at the thought. I couldn't wait until I was able to get that in my life again.