A Dangerous Desire- Elijah x OC

Momentary Goodbyes

3rd Person POV:

Donovan House-

"So vampires, werewolves, witches... all real?" Matt asks still having difficulty with recent revelations

"Yup,"

"What about mermaids?" he asks somewhat jokingly

"Sirens actually and unfortunately yes."

After a few beats, Vee asks, "are you gonna be okay?"

"huh? Oh, I don't... maybe eventually."

Vee moves closer and takes Matt's hand, "Listen, everything is going to be okay, I'll stay here and we will get through anything that comes together."

Matt nods his head and starts to calm down.

"So you really remember nothing from when we were younger?"

I hate lying to him but knowing the truth would hurt him more... at least that's what I tell myself,

"No, I'm sorry I don't"

"What about Dad, you used to be the only one who could remember him, the only stuff I know about him you told me."

"I'm so so sorry."

Matt shakes his head, "it's not your fault Vick... Vick, I'm the only one who calls you that anymore aren't I."

Vee smiles sadly at him hating the name Vicki but wanting to make anything easier for him, "you can call me whatever you want, and hey not having all my memories isn't all bad,"

"It isn't?" Matt asks,

"Yeah I mean I have zero recollection of even kissing Tyler let alone sleeping with him," Matt slowly starts to smile before full-on laughing,

"Yeah, that is pretty awesome, man I wish I could rub that in his face."

Vee reaches out and holds his hand "we're going to be okay," she tells him realizing school is going to have to wait for a bit.

Over the next couple days Matt learns more about what's been going on in Mystic Falls and seems to make peace with Vee not having Vicki's memories trusting that their sibling love is still there and that's what counts.

The Grill-

Vee is working her shift when Matt comes in,

"Hey can we talk?" she looks around and decides she can spare 2 minutes,

"Uh yeah, but it has to be quick."

They go over by the restrooms and Matt pulls out a letter handing it to Vee,

"What's this?" she asks,

"It's your 2-week notice, your applying to that school."

"What, no Matt it's too soon,"

Matt shakes his head and scratches the back of his neck, "uh not to be a dick but Vee your turning 20, it is not too soon."

She gives him a light punch, "hey,"

He chuckles, "sorry, look I know I've been in my own head these last few days but I also know whatever happened to you gave me my sister back, and even if you can't remember how we used to be... it has meant the world to me. So I am not going to be the reason you hold yourself back you deserve to go."

Vee is touched and launches herself into Matt's arms in a hug, "thank you," she whispers.

He hugs her back saying, "no, thank you."

It's 5 weeks later and Vee has managed to get a place at the school, she's in her room packing up her stuff.

"knock-knock"

Matt comes in, "almost ready?"

She smiles, "yeah almost, I'm glad you're here there's something I want to give you."

"Oh yeah? what is it?"

"Nothing too exciting just a diary and a pen... but see this is a very special pen," she tells him

"It's not one of those ones where the girl's dress comes off because honestly Vee that'd be a little weird to give to your brother.

She rolls her eyes, "no dumbass it's been spelled."

"Spelled?"

"Yeah after Damon read Stefan's journal and killed 2 of the people I had managed to save I went to Bonnie and asked if she could spell a pen so no one but me could read anything I wrote with it... I later asked if she could modify it so only someone I addressed with the pen could read it and the magic from the ink is what she used to find me after the Martins abducted me... long story."

"So you're giving me your magical pen?" he asks trying to follow along

"No, having a journal really helped keep all this insanity around us more manageable I asked Bonnie to make you one and I want you to use it and not worry about it falling into the wrong hands,"

"Wow, thanks that's actually awesome."

Vee smiles, "You're welcome."

The next morning Vee is saying goodbye to Matt and Honey

"She likes the toy without the stuffing the best, so don't throw it out no matter how ratty it looks,"

"Vee, relax you're coming back on the weekends it's not like you're shipping off to war,"

Vee wipes the tears from her eyes, "I know, I know, still I'm really gonna miss you guys,"

Matt smiles, "we'll miss you too."

Enzo screeches Damon's wheels outside as he pulls up, "Ready to roll doll face?" he shouts from the car,

"Man," Matt shakes his head, "how did I never realizes that dude was from the 20's"

"More like the 1890's" Enzo shouts from the car,

"Crap, keep forgetting about their hearing abilities,"

He gives her one last hug, "stay safe don't do anything I wouldn't do."

Vee hugs him back, "I promise, see you in a week."