The Moment I Fell in Love with You
Elena had left a note on Dean's pillow that morning:
Meet me at 8pm
in front of the Impala
She was leaning against the trunk of the black Impala. A small green box was being held between her hands. Inside the box was a simple black string with an aged gold star charm at the center.
"Okay, so maybe not exactly in the front of it," the brunette laughed lightly. Her intention was still plain as day, she wanted to present Dean with his present in private.
She walked around the vehicle with graceful steps, the location of the tiny box never varying from the middle of her person until she paused right before Dean. "I know it's not much. It's definitely not a new gun or a knife." But it meant the world to her and Dean would understand, the necklace that she wore at all times would held plenty of importance to him. Size didn't matter much, it was the meaning that did.
And this item, however new it was, held something important.
It represented the moment she fell in love with him.
It was a star. A weather-worn, leather stringed star; it's golden metallic surface shining brightly under the clear morning sun.
She'd gotten him a present.
No one bought him presents. No one -- except Sammy.
This year was all about change.
A nervous cough was used to cover a choked exhale of breath, Dean's eyes shifting between the present and warm, cadbury eyes. She said it wasn't much -- spoke about knives and guns and pushed the grand gesture to the side, but the hunter knew better. He knew what it meant.
And now his own present seemed dull in comparison. It didn't matter -- shouldn't matter. Dean Winchester had tried his best to get the perfect gift for Elena Gilbert. But a man on the road without a cent to his name; he was certainly limited.
Hands enclosed around the golden emblem as the string found its way loosely around his neck. A perfect reminder.
All he could do was smile.
Beam, even.
And tug his own present from his back jeans pocket.
"I got you something too. I thought- well, you should hang on to them."
A brand new set of keys outstretched in her direction; keys to his very soul.
A second set of keys to the impala.
