A/N: So, this is my second story. As you may find, it is slightly connected with my previous story, All I Need. It can serve as a sequel, but it can also be read individually. The title is from the song Nothing Else Matters by Metallica. Love the song, love the band, love the pairing so I thought I could combine them. Once again, this is a Damon/ Elena One-shot, but it also includes a prologue. And since I forgot last time:
Disclaimer: I own neither The Vampire Diaries, nor the song, though I wish I did. JAnyway, I hope you enjoy...!
Nothing else matters.
Prologue
So close, no matter how far
Couldn't be much more from the heart
Forever trusting who we are
and nothing else matters
Damon was sitting alone, staring at the fire, a half-full glass of whiskey in his hand. He was thinking about her, of course. Elena. The girl who was sleeping in his own brother's arms. He had seen them in the morning all happy and in love, and he may have made all kinds of sarcastic remarks possible, he knew deep inside that the image shattered his heart into a million pieces. But he would never say it out loud. He would never admit that to anyone but himself. He was Damon Salvatore for God's sake. But now, as the thought of her took control over his mind, a single tear tried to escape his eyes. But he didn't let it. He wouldn't cry. Crying was for the weak. And he wasn't weak. Never was and never would be. He needed to get away. And there was only one place he wanted to be, so he got up and left nothing behind him but a dark room.
Never opened myself this way
Life is ours, we live it our way
All these words I don't just say
and nothing else matters
Elena was all alone in her room. She was lying on her bed staring at the ceiling and listening to the rain pounding. He was all over her mind. Every fiber of her being craved for him, his body, his touch, his eyes. And that hurt. It hurt so much it was almost impossible for her to bear. When see saw him in the morning, she tried to be all giggly and happy with Stefan. She could see the hurt in his eyes, despite of how hard he tried to hide it. Stefan, however, didn't seem to notice anything unusual. She wanted so bad to run into Damon's arms and never let go. But she didn't. As hard as it was, she couldn't do it. She just felt her own heart break at the sight of his beautiful, ice blue eyes.
She got up slowly from her bed and went to the window. It was raining heavily now. She liked watching the rain. It calmed her down. While she was looking outside, she caught sight of a figure running in the rain. "Human", she thought. "Vampire", she corrected herself, as she noticed how fast and gracefully that creature moved. When he came close enough for her to see his face, she realized it was exactly who she needed to see the most.
"Damon", she whispered and without thinking about it too much, she rushed down the stairs and out the front door.
Trust I seek and I find in you
Every day for us something new
Open mind for a different view
and nothing else matters
never cared for what they do
never cared for what they know
but I know
"Damon", she shouted when she saw him turn around.
"What are you doing out here so late?" , he said sounding surprised.
"I was just about to ask you the same question"
"It doesn't matter. You should get inside. It's cold and you're wet"
"I want you to came inside with me", she said.
"Why?", he asked and she tried her best not to tell him the truth.
"'Cause you're wet, too"
"I'm fine, Elena. Go to bed. I'll see you tomorrow." , and he turned around to leave, but something stopped him. She had put her hand on his shoulder, leaving him paralyzed, unable to move and walk away.
When he turned so that he would face her, she hugged him so hard as if it was the last thing she' d ever do in her life. He was hesitant at first, but he finally gave in and wrapped his arms around her as well.
They were standing like that, in the middle of the pouring rain for what seemed like ages. When they finally broke apart, he took her face in his hands and thy kissed. Neither knew who started it. It was slow and tender at first, but then it became more passionate, fierce. The way she felt almost scared her. She flung her arms around his neck, pulling him closer.
When the kiss ended they were standing in the exact same spot, still with her foreheads touching.
"Please. Come inside." ,she said and he just nodded.
Trust I seek and I find in you
Every day for us, something new
Open mind for a different view
and nothing else matters
never cared for what they say
never cared for games they play
never cared for what they do
never cared for what they know
and I know
So close, no matter how far
Couldn't be much more from the heart
Forever trusting who we are
No, nothing else matters
To Be Continued
A/N: So, this was the prologue and I'm already working on the main part. I think that I could have done a much better job with that, but whatever. Let me know what you think. Thank you for reading.
