A Journey to Love

Distractions

Chapter 24: Distractions

Rebekah and Stefan were overlooking the work that was being done in the nursery and their room. The twins were with Caroline for the afternoon, so they didn't have anything to worry about. Rebekah was getting Stefan's bedroom redone. She thought it looked too dark and should incorporate the new changes in their life. The room was getting a lighter palate, a new bed and bookshelves because the old ones were just too dark. A bigger window was installed for better light. Rebekah had brought all her things over in the morning before dropping the twins off at Caroline's place, and was adjusting things in the closet. The nursery was also coming out fine. All the old furniture came out and the cribs were going in. She decided to go with crème colour paint for now until she could get Nik to paint it. Suddenly, they heard someone walk through the door.

"I'll go check," Stefan said. Rebekah nodded and kept her ears open to hear anything.

Stefan walked into the hallway to find Elena and Damon there.

"What's going on?" Damon said. He had obviously heard the renovation going on.

"Just some renovations. Damon we need to talk," Stefan said but Damon walked around him towards where the sounds were coming from. Just then Rebekah stepped in front of him and prevented him from going towards the nursery.

"Ah Original Blondie, knew this had something to do with you," Damon said as he walked towards Stefan.

"Damon, we really need to talk. All four of us," Stefan urged them towards the living room where the fire was burning. "Have a seat," Stefan said as he and Rebekah sat across them.

"What is it Stefan?" Elena asked. Stefan looked at Rebekah who nodded encouragingly at him.

"Well, it's about how Caroline and I were sent by magic," Stefan said.

"What about it?" Damon said. He was getting impatient.

"We were actually sent back in time," Stefan started. He explained everything from getting sent back, Caroline being his sister and meeting the originals. "Rebekah and I got married," Stefan said.

"You what?" Damon said as he got up. "You're telling me that Original Barbie here is my sister-in-law?" Elena looked like some had barfed on her. Her mouth hung open with shock.

"Yes," Stefan said and took a deep breath. "There's more," he added.

"What?" Damon asked.

"We had kids, twins, and I've brought them back with me," Stefan said. Damon stood there not being able to say anything.

"Please tell me this was some joke? Now would be the time to say the punch line," Damon said as he looked at Stefan.

"It's not a joke Damon," Rebekah spoke. Damon looked at her and then back at Stefan. They looked back at him eagerly waiting for him to accept the truth. Elena looked at Rebekah for a bit and then at Stefan as many emotions ranged upon her face, shock to hurt to more shock to envy and finally just went blank. Damon paced around for a bit as he combed his finger through his jet black hair. He finally came back and sat down in front of them.

"You're telling me that we have babies in this house?" Damon asked.

"Technically yes, but they're not here right now," Stefan said.

"Where are they?" Damon asked.

"They are with their aunt," Rebekah answered.

"Aunt?" Damon looked confused.

"Caroline," Stefan said. "We're just renovating the nursery and my bedroom. After that's done, Bonnie agreed to put a protective spell over the house for the twins." Damon nodded.