It shouldn't have to. If it's something you want to keep private, it should be kept private. It doesn't matter that this is a small town.

[ but elena knows better than anyone that there are some people who simply can't keep their noses out of things that aren't their own business. as much as she likes mrs lockwood, she had always had her fingers where they didn't belong. it always caused unnecessary stress for elena, especially after the pocket watch debacle. ]

Being a vampire is hardly the most riveting thing or scary thing about this town.

[ hello, how did they even get here? ]