I was born in Fell's Church, 17 years ago. I was an only child until the age of 13, when my parents had another baby girl, who they named Margaret. She's the cutest little sister anyone could ask for. My parents were killed in a car accident when I was 14 and Margaret was a year old. Our aunt, Judith, came to live with us and is our legal guardian.

Our house is on Maple Street in Fell's Church. It is a Victorian home that dates back to the Civil War. The original house was burned in the war, all but my bedroom and the living room below, and my father's great grandfather rebuilt the rest of it. My bedroom has hardwood flooring, windows that look out at the quince tree in front, a huge, elaborate Victorian mirror and cherrywood dresser.

My best friends are Meredith Sulez, Bonnie McCullough, and Caroline Forbes. Matt Honeycutt is also the greatest guy, and my ex-boyfriend. You can count on good old Matt for anything. My new boyfriend is Stefan Salvatore, an exchange student from Italy. After school, we all hang out at the coffee shop or at each other's houses when we're not busy with school projects. Stefan and Matt are both on the football team, so sometimes I watch them practice. This year I was the committee head for the annual Haunted House fundraiser, which is far different from just being on the decorating committee, as I was in years past. I was also this year's Homecoming Queen. Currently I am in the running for the Spirit of Fell's Church.

Here's an email forward I filled out:
Name? Elena Gilbert
Age? 17
What's your favorite color? Dark blue
What's your favorite flower? Violets, vervain
Do you prefer.....
Leading or following? Leading
Reading or writing? Writing
Baths or showers? Baths
Do you like dancing? Yes
Have you ever.....
Been kissed? Yes
Had a boyfriend? Yes
How many? I don't know, probably 8 or more
Are you a virgin? That's not really any of your business.
Do you have a diary? Who's asking?
What is your zodiac sign? Leo
Quarterback or wide receiver? Oh, come on.