Stefan's POV
"Who the hell is Katherine?" Elena's angry voice echoed through my apartment. "Elena, What?" I ask, trying to get her to explain. "So, you're talking with someone else?" Elena's eyes are filled with tears. "I'm gonna go ahead and leave." Damon whispers. I roll my eyes as he leaves, gently shutting the door. "No, Elena. Of course not." I grab her hand but she pulls it away.
"Why would you think that?" I ask her, my voice becoming shaky. "Because she sent me this." Elena hands me her phone. On the screen is a picture of Katherine and I, kissing. "Elena, sit down." I motion her to the couch but she shakes her head. "No, Stefan. Explain." I sigh, slightly annoyed yet slightly disappointed she'd think that of me.
"Katherine is.. my ex. My psycho ex, may I add," I chuckle but Elenas expression remains serious. Almost.. heartbroken. "She's back in town for god knows what and I knew she was gonna try and start something. That picture is old." I tell her. I can tell that somewhat calmed her down because she's no longer as tense.
"How do I know you're not lying, Stefan? How do I know you two haven't recently hung out and you're just cheating on me?" Tears start running down her cheeks. "Because..." I start. "Because I love you, Elena. I've already told you this but.. you make me crazy. You're alway in my mind. And, whenever I hear your name.. I get instant butterflies. Whenever I'm with you.. I feel the happiest I've ever been." I finish, cupping her cheeks in my hands.
"I completely understand if you don't want to say it back." I give her a weak smile. Yes, I would understand but.. I would be somewhat...hurt. "Stefan, I-" She stutters. "I love you, too." Elena smiles at me. I kiss her before pulling her into my embrace. "I would never and I mean... never cheat on you." I assure her, rubbing her damp cheeks. "I'm sorry. I should've believed you. I guess.. I'm worried," She begins. I nod, telling her to continue.
"I'm worried about getting my heart broken. So much bad shit has happened and things are finally going smooth, for me. And I'm happy.. with you. And I'm scared." She starts crying again but I shake my head. "Don't cry, E. I'm here. I always will be." I wipe her tears away. "Don't worry about Katherine. I'll figure something out." I rest my forehead on hers, playing with her hair.
She slowly nods her head. "I know you will."
Lexi's POV
I'm worried about Damon. We were in the middle of planning our baby shower when he got a message. He quickly grabbed his jacket, then, left. He didn't even explain anything. I'm sitting on the couch, rubbing my belly. It's calms me down. Especially knowing that I'm not.. i'm not always by myself.
She quickly kicks me, causing me to smile. "Hi, baby." I coo at my seven month old pregnant belly. "Just two more months and I'll be able to meet you." I rub my stomach even more. The door opens, making me slightly jump. "Hey, honey. I'm so sorry I left in such a hurry." He walks towards me, kissing my cheek.
"It's fine, but.. what happened?" I ask him, worry in my voice and eyes. I pat the spot on the couch next to him, telling him to sit. He sits down and sighs. "About two to three years ago... Stefan was dating a girl named Katherine. Katherine was extremely obsessed with Stefan. She would harass him..." he starts.
"And at first... Stefan thought it was normal. I mean, it was his first relationship. But then it got really bad. She would follow him in public places. She would get mad whenever he wouldn't spend time with her. And there was a time where she almost..." He stops.
"She almost what, Damon?" My eyebrows furrowed. "She almost killed a girl that Stefan was hanging out with." He finishes, looking down. I place my hand over my mouth; shocked. "Okay, well... why'd you leave?" I ask, my voice filled with confusion. A silence fills the room.
"Because she's back, Honey." Damon sighs. I bite my lip, thinking on what so say. That's the problem.. I don't know what to say. "Is she... is she a threat to us?" I look down at my stomach, tears filling my eyes at the thought of my baby being hurt. "No, of course not," he sits closer, rubbing my cheeks with one hand and rubbing my stomach with the other.
"She just wants Stefan." Damon kisses me. And, to this day, it still gives me butterflies. "I would never let anyone get near you and our baby girl." I smile at him. I nod my head up and down, hoping that he's right. She only wants Stefan and won't come after us.
Authors note: Short and slightly rushed chapter!!! Sorry, guys. I started school today!! I might not be able to update as much but.. I'll try. Thank you. Hope you like it. :)
