hunt what hunts you.

“I missed you too, little punk”, Elena smiled when he pulled away. “I’m not very into surprises, but I really liked this one. We haven’t seen since my wedding, right?”, she frowned before gazing her brother and Milo, “That’s Milo. He’s been with us since last year, and keeps me company at nights while Damon is at the bar”, she said and closed the door between them as they walked inside. “I know right? It was a bit hard for both of them to adapt in the beginning, but you should see both of them now…”, she said. She frowned again. It was great to have Jeremy back, but last time she saw him, she was still a vampire, and many things had changed since then. “It’s been really great, surprisingly, we’ve been safe and happy for a couple of months, but… Seriously? Damon and I having a dog is the only change you’ve noticed. I mean, do you feel any urge to stake things at all?”, she teased him.

“Yeah, I had a small feeling you might like this one.” Jeremy knows how worried his sister can get about him. Especially knowing what he’s been up to since he’d left. She couldn’t really talk him out of it but having someone who cared enough about his wellbeing made his already high willingness to survive that much more real. Elena was really all he had left and he’d hope by doing all he can to help people in need with the skill set of being one of The Five, that he’d make her proud. That he’d be making his parents proud and his Aunt Jenna and all the other people they’d lost. He pauses for a minute almost as if he forgets something. He furrows his brows and looks her over. “None, actually.” And sure, Jeremy had gotten better control of his urge to constantly be staking vampires, but this was different. Something was off. “What did you do? You did something...” He’s more curious than worried. In fact, he’s happy. Wanting to stab his vampire sister was not part of his surprise visiting plan at all. “Crap wait...” He itched his forehead. “Are you human?” 

Leven had been allowed to spiral by the pure fact of everyone being too busy to notice. And she didn’t blame them. It wasn’t anyone’s job to check up on her or take care of her. No, that had always been her role. For whatever reason, though, she thought that once she was caught with supernatural drug enhancement that she’d be safer with the recreational crap. It had made her a lot of friends that night, most of which had left by now but that didn’t seem to put a damper on her mood. And normally, Jeremy would be exactly the thing she needed to sober up but even the sight of him couldn’t do it. When she turned she gasped, but in an excited way that caused her to throw her arms around him. “Jeremy, hey! When did you get back here? I’m so glad to see you!”

Her arms thrown around him caught Jeremy a little by surprise. He was mainly excepting a hit on his arm with her little hands or something of the sort but he just smiles and returns it. She’s glad to see him too? Sometimes, Jeremy couldn’t read her when they were together but he can admit it’s nice to see her in return. Because it had been. It was. “I’ve only been back a couple hours, actually. I’ve been with my sister all the way up until about twenty minutes ago.” Jeremy’s happy to see her happy and in fact, he’s trying to recall a time he’s seen her so smiley. “It’s awesome seeing you too. Could I ever let down the president of my fan club?” Of course, he’s taking another shot at teasing her. “You here on your own? Or did a friend drag you out here?” He’s curious. 

On her nineth week, Elena hadn’t had many pleasant experiences with the pregnancy yet. Except for the the ultrassound appointment when she could hear her child’s heartbeating for the first time. Damon shared that moment with her, and it was perfect. Yes, she was happy… But she’d be happier if her brother was there too. She’s been sending voice mails to Jeremy, like how excited she was on starting her last year in pre-med school, and how she’d wished he could come home for thanskgiving. She didn’t say that Damon had taken the cure, nor that she was pregnant. Those weren’t news to be told through a voicemail or a text. Elena expected the morning sickness that has been kicking her ass would be gone by then, perhaps she’d be showing too. That weekend she and Damon was staying in Mystic Falls, precisely at the boarding house, figuring way to make the house safer for the baby in case they decided to stay in. She was at the kitchen when someone knocked on the door, and frowned. “That’s weird, don’t you think Milo?”, she talked to their fully grown husky. Damon had the key, and she wasn’t expecting anyone. Lily would probably call or message first. Milo sprinted to the door, and Elena ran calling for him. “Milo!”, she breathed, stepping ahead of him so she could open the door. “H…. Jeremy!”, the neutral expression on her face brightened up at the sight of her brother at the threshold. All the worry suddenly vanished away when she wrapped her arms around his and pulled into a bear hug. “I can’t believe you’re here!”, she smiled before pulling away, studying him closely, “You’re alright, right? Is that really you?”, she smiled, Milo jumping around them and waggling his tail. 

Jeremy’s not surprised at the strength that his sister had pratically ran into his arms. He’d predicted it and was maybe half expecting her to hit him playful on the shoulder. But it does make him prone to laughter when she’s giving him the look over. “Yeah, I’m fine. I wanted to surprise you and calling would have taken the fun out of the whole surprise aspect of it all. And not to get real sappy or anything but I missed you. ” After pulling away, Jeremy’s attention went straight to Milo who’s lower down to the ground beside them. “And who’s this?” Jeremy crouches down to pet him for a small moment before making his way inside. “You know things have changed when you persuaded Damon into you guys getting a dog. I never thought I’d see the day that’d happen. How’s it going? You look good!” 

Matt: He's fictional????? He also has a martyr complex that's bigger than the sun and doesn't care if he lives or dies, so.

Matt: Great reassurance, man. Be sure to copy and paste that to send to Elena. I'm sure it'll go over SUPER well.

Jeremy: I've never connected with a character more?? And you're the Matthew shaming him. Wow.

Jeremy: What world do you think I live in?

Matt: Be careful, man. I'm serious. No blind acts of heroism, okay?

Matt: #longdistancegoals

Matt: When do you think you'll be back?

Jeremy: Why not??? Do you not watch Daredevil? He does blind acts of heroism every episode?

Jeremy: #youknowit