Strings of Fate; TVD

His eyes are kind. She finds herself getting lost in them, not understanding the sense of comfort that builds within her. The sound of a phone ringing at the receptionist's desk allows her to snap out of it, blinking away before realizing that she still hasn't answered his question.

She finally smiles, gaining some confidence as she makes direct eye contact without losing herself-well, almost, considering she stole a few glances at his lips. Which he took note of. It is difficult not to notice a girl like her. Her eyes alone were enchanting, mesmerizing, kind . The kind that draws a person in, and he felt like he couldn't look away. "I'm Elena."

"I'm Tom. I hope to see you around."

His hand is gone, but his touch lingers as she walks down the hall, unintentionally holding onto the feeling that being around him was like a ghost passing through her--cold, yet exhilarating.

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Elena Gilbert is studying to be a doctor.

Tom Avery is a paramedic.

For decades, the universe has been trying to get the doppelgangers together. Now that the Salvatore brothers are dead and no longer fighting for Elena's affection, will the universe succeed? Or will the memories of her past relationships be too overwhelming to bear when Stefan contacts her from beyond?

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i hate the original vampire diaries ending. so i decided to write an alternative ending for it. this will be a short story.
do not claim vampire diaries or their characters as my own.