Sorry For Existing

The Waiting Game And Part Of The Truth

"Who was on the phone?" Stefan asked quietly and Elena fought to roll her eyes.

"My godfather, actually I better go and give him a call " Elena said seriously with hints of annoyance as she grabbed her bag.

None of the Salvatores stopped her so she walked all the way home which was a long way, she knew deep down Stefan was starting to second-guess her and their relationship and honestly she didn't mind. Although, she hoped she could have some sort of friendship with them both. Or even better if they hated her now or just didn't see her as alluring to care to not spoil what was coming and get in the middle of it.

On the walk there she called Slater just when she was far away from vampiric ear shot.

"I haven't heard from you in a while, little one. Are you okay?" Slater's concerned voice made Elena feel so at peace and at home.

In her mind she imagined living in an apartment or a house with Finn and hosting weekend dinners or everyday dinner with her, Finn, Slater and Enzo her family. Of course Jeremy and Jenna can also come but they would have to know the truth and be okay with it. Oh! The life!

"I'm doing okay...just stressed...my bio dad is in town trying to kill you all...How are you? Are you home? Can I come?" She sighed as she walked watching the greenery around her.

"I'm doing okay, kid, yes I'm home. Just grab some dinner on your way."

"Okay! See ya in half an hour."

Once she rang at Slater's door she felt her legs like jello, between dancing those folk dances, the whole ordeal last night and now the walking she hadn't give herself time to properly rest her body or mind.

Slater had laid the table and the two sat down and started exchanging news for the next two hours.

"Honey, you have your plate full and I'm so glad you're talking with Enzo again! It's been so awkward at work! I saw your point and I saw his too and I just didn't want to lose either of you. So, I stepped back. But you're right about the trust in your team during missions. That protocol, for the week, isn't fishable during active missions, I'll talk to Virginia maybe we can have some re-evaluation of the protocol initiative." Slater rambled as they moved from the dining table to the living room beer in his hand and cherry soda in Elena's hand.

"You have such pull?" Elena asked shocked and Slater smirked proudly.

"I do, kid!"

"Proud! I'm so proud of you! Come here!" Elena exclaimed as she jumped in his arms squeezing him. Then she gave him a big kiss on the cheek and then another squeezing hug. Slater chuckled and accepted the assault.

Just as things were euphorically happy Slater tensed and pushed Elena off him and in vamp-speed appeared at the door, Elena run behind him only to see Rose and Trevor.

"You found her." Rose breathed out in shock seeing Elena and Elena waved awkwardly.

"Technically I found him." Elena added proudly and Slater rolled his eyes as Trevor and Rose entered.

"We were just coming to ask you to track her down." Trevor explained shocked and Elena shrugged.

"Trevor, you're not giving her to Elijah." Slater stated protectively and Trevor eyed them amused.

"You got in his pants, didn't you?" Trevor taunted them and both Slater and Elena shivered before made a disgusting face.

"FUCK NO! EWW DUDE! We just ate! Jesus, I'm going to throw up!" Elena exclaimed as she jiggled her body as if to shake off a spider web off her and then pulled her tongue out and closed her eyes shut.