Little Sister ♡ TVD [1][𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐃]

Memory Lane

*AGE CHANGE FROM 12 to 14; Birthday no longer on Founder's Day*

Emma dumped potato chips into a bowl as Elena and Jenna set the table for the barbecue party.

"Thanks for letting me invite Caroline." Elena told Jenna, placing played at each seat. "She could use a day of distraction."

Jenna smiled and leaned on the counter next to Emma. "You're welcome, but she's not the plus one I am worried about. Tell me why Damon's coming." Jenna asked, looking at both girls.

Emma rolled her eyes. "Because Alaric doesn't know how to say no." she said, eating a chip from the bag.

"Be nice, guys." Elena said, reaching over Emma for a grape.

"I'll be nice when Damon learns to keep his paws off you."

Emma thought for a moment. "I wouldn't say paws. . ." she began but was cut short when Mason walked into the kitchen.

"Ahh, good news." He held his arms up. "Found the shot glasses." Mason said, holding up the glasses and liqueur in his hands with a huge smile on his face. He set them down in front of Emma and Elena.

"And that is our cue to leave." Elena said, grabbing Emma's arm and dragging her to the living room. When they were out of earshot, Elena glared at Emma. "You were about to say it in front of Jenna!"

Emma raised her hands up as if to surrender. "Whoa, no I wasn't. I was just stating that it wasn't necessarily paws that were on you." Emma defended. Elena gave her the 'really?' look, making Emma gape at her. "Elena, I'm not stupid enough to tell Jenna about you-know-what."

Elena sighed. "I know. I know. I'm sorry. It's just with Katherine being here, it's starting to get harder trying to keep Jenna away from everything." she said, running her hands over her face. "Anyways, I need to call Stefan. Damon's going to be here any minute so please keep an eye on his. I have a feeling he's going to do something stupid."

Emma was about to protest but stopped herself when she saw Elena's expression. She was really becoming a nervous wreck. Katherine must really be getting in her head. "Okay." she said, nodding her head.

Elena smiled. "Thank you." She rested a grateful hand on Emma's shoulder and went upstairs to get her phone.

Once Elena was out of sight, there was a knock at the door. Emma frowned, knowing who was on the other side. Well, she knew that she would have to at one point talk to him. Ignoring him couldn't last forever. So, gathering up her courage, Emma walked up to the door and opened it to see Damon standing on the porch with a white box in his hand which most likely had a pie inside.

"Damon." she said, moving out of the way and opening the door wider for him to walk in.

Damon looked at Emma weirdly but walked in anyways. He looked around and looked at the girl. "Where's everybody?" he asked.

Emma pointed down the hall. "In the kitchen." she said, turning around and heading to the living room to set up games.

Damon watched her as she walked. He made the move to walk away, but stopped himself and turned to her again. "Are you okay?" he asked.

Emma had her back to him and shrugged. "Yup." She moved a chair around, trying to put it at a specific angle.

"You sure?" Damon pushed, putting his free hand on his hip.

Emma looked over her shoulder and looked at the vampire. "Yes." She turned back to the chair and fluffed a pillow.

Damon opened his mouth to say more but decided against it. He wasn't going to get much out of her. She was just going to respond with one word answers. He shook his head and made his way to the kitchen.