Our Future

chapter 4

-Two weeks later-
Elena's POV
Jeremy, Jenna, Ric, Stefan, and I were in Alaric's apartment packing up some boxes, and taking some things down to the car. Alaric's apartment wasn't exactly a studio apartment but it was still very open. When you walk in on the right there is a bathroom. On your left there is a small but suitable kitchen with an small island. Ahead of that was a living space, and on the right of that a bedroom. On the right side from the bed is a small empty room that Ric used as a sort of study. I helped Jenna fold and pack up some of Alaric's clothes while we waited to for the guys to come back from the grill with lunch. When they got here we all sat down on the couches and began to eat. We were all talking and laughing continuing to happily eat until I started to feel a little weird. Before I knew it I was in a rush to the bathroom. I pushed my hair back and to one side. I began to let out everything I had in my stomach. I felt Stefan come up behind me and rest his hand on gently against my back, making small circles. He gently pulled off the hair tie that I had on my wrist. He stopped making small circles on my back and carefully put my hair up in a pony tail. After I had thrown up, what felt like everything in my body, I sat back against the wall. I noticed everyone standing by the door. Stefan reached up for a wash cloth that was hanging by the sink. He slightly got the wash cloth wet and knelt by my side as he wiped the sides my mouth.

Stefan:"Better?"

I nodded and gave him a small smile, but without noticing I had furrowed my eyebrows.

Jenna:"Are you sick?"

Elena:"I don't think so. I think it was just something I ate."

Jeremy and Stefan looked confused. It wasn't obvious enough that Jenna and Alaric would notice but they knew that my favorite thing to eat from the grill was the pasta. I ate it all the time and that was exactly what they had brought me for lunch, but for some reason I wasn't able to stomach it.

Elena:"I just need a minute."

Jenna:"Are you sure? We can handle the rest and you and Stefan can go home."

Elena:"No really I just need a sec."

I give her a small but weak smile. Stefan nods to them, and they head back to finish eating. He turns his attention back to me and strokes my cheek.

Stefan:"Are you ok? How are you feeling?"

Elena:"I'm fine, just a little out of it. Thanks."

Stefan:"Of course. Come here."

He sat against the wall with me and pulled me into his chest. After a while I rinsed out my mouth, and we headed back out to finish helping with the boxes. Jenna, Alaric, Jeremy were finishing taping up some boxes while Stefan, and I took some down to the car. As we walked down the stairs I began to feel a little queasy, but I tried to ignore it. When we reached the curb I could no longer hold everything in. I dropped the box of clothes and pillows I had in my hands, and began to throw up again. This time all of it landing in a bush nearby. Stefan placed his box on the floor and ran over to me. He placed his hand on my back like he had before. Once I finished I slowly got up and turned to face Stefan. He brought his hands up and cupped the sides of my face.

Stefan:"I think we should get you home."

Elena:"but we.."

Stefan:"No buts, come on I'll drive you home."

Elena:"Okay."

I gave in and got into his car. He went back up to the apartment to let everyone know we were going home. When he came back he put the boxes that were left on the side walk into Jenna's car. Afterwards he got into the car and began to drive us home. I quickly fell asleep on the short drive, but I woke up to find Stefan had parked outside the grocery store.

Elena:"Stefan?Wh..."

Stefan:"Hey, it's okay go back to sleep I'll be back in a bit. I'm going to get you some ginger ale and crackers."

I nodded. Too tired to disagree with anything. I went back to sleep like he had told me. When I woke up again I noticed that I was in my bed and snuggled up next to Stefan.

Stefan:"Look who's awake."

Elena:"How long was I asleep?"

Stefan:"The whole afternoon and now half the evening."

He reached over to the nightstand and grabbed some crackers and a bottle of ginger ale. I sit up, and he places the crackers in my lap as he opens up the ginger ale. He hands it to me, and I take a sip.

Elena:"Thank you. Did you eat?"

Stefan:"Yeah Ric brought me some blood from the boarding house."

I took another sip of the ginger ale and ate a cracker. I felt a little better, but there was still a part of me that I knew wasn't going away. Stefan and I watched some tv until I started to get sleepy again. Which was really weird since I had just slept so many hours.

Elena:"Okay bed time. We have school tomorrow."

Stefan gave me a small and soft chuckle.

Stefan:"You're not going to school tomorrow."

Elena:"What? Stefan it's school."

Stefan:"I'm not the only one who thinks you shouldn't go to school."

Elena:"Oh really?"

Stefan:"Yes really."

Just then, as if on cue Jenna passed by.

Stefan:"Hey, Jenna can you tell Elena she's not going to school tomorrow."

Jenna:"He's right Elena."

Elena:"Fine."

I rolled my eyes. Earning a laugh from each of them. Jenna walked away, and Stefan got up to close the door. Before I went to bed I brushed my teeth to get the acidic after taste out of my mouth. I went back into the room to see Stefan taking off his shirt and changing into some sweats. I stand there gawking at him. He turns around and notices me. He softly chuckles. We meet at the bed and settle under the covers.

Elena:"Thank you."

Stefan:"For what?"

Elena:"For taking care of me. For loving me."

Stefan:"I will always take care of you. I will always love you."

He placed a small kiss on my forehead and tightened his grip around my waist.

Elena:"Night."

Stefan:"Night."

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Not my best work lol. I feel like this book might flop really bad(haha)but I'm gonna try it out. Make sure you guys comment and let me know what you guys would like to see in the book. Like ships, drama, etc.
Love,
Cami💛💛