Chapter 1: Already looking Up
"Elena, run now!" Miranda Gilbert called out over the rain.
Elena's doe eyes filled with tears as she looked at her parents terrified. What was going on? Ahead of them, the light began to grow again as the torches came closer. The rain drops hit the little girls face as they mixed with her tears.
"Find them!" A husky voice called out.
"Elena, go now!" Her mother bent down in front of her, stroking her knuckles down her smooth baby cheek.
"I don't know where to go." The girl sobbed.
"Run and don't stop, you hear me? Go now Elena!" Grayson told her.
Miranda hugged her tight, pressing a kiss to her forehead as she let out a small cry herself, slowly pushing her into the opposite direction. Looking at her parents one last time, she ran as fast as her little legs could take her as she moved through the trees. The rain pounded against the ground, the storm growing more chaotic by the minute. Whimpers left her mouth as tree branches continuously grabbed onto her dress, holding her back. 8 year olds were not meant to go through this, this wasn't right.
The girl immediately began running again, her blood pumping through her veins, her heartbeat thumping in her ears. Looking over her shoulder, tears clouded her vision as she screamed, falling forward causing her to tumble down a mudslide. The brunette struggled, the mud slapping up against her face as she tried to stop herself from sliding. Coming to the bottom, she rolled to a stop, tears cascading down her face as she whimpered, pain radiating her body.
"There you are little girl." Looking up, she saw an older man standing above her, holding a torch as he shined it in her eyes.
"N...No." She stuttered, crawling backwards as her hands sunk into the mud.
"Come on now princess. Someone wants to see you."
"Leave me alone!" Pushing herself up with a struggle, she ran.
Elena's small feet padded against the mud, creating a wet sluggish sound as she took quick breaths, trying to get away from him. She hit a hard body as she fell back into the mud, gasping.
"Come here girly!"
"I think she told you to leave her alone."
Staring up at her saviour, her brown eyes were wide and full of fear, not knowing what to make of the situation she was trapped in.
"Back off pal, this doesn't concern you!" He told him, glaring.
"Oh, does it not?"
Watching, she looked up as her savior moved at an unnatural speed, drawing a gasp out of her. Hearing brutal screams from the man that was chasing her, she panicked and took off running. Running into a flock of trees, she hid behind one. Looking down, she realised she had hurt herself as she seen cuts on her legs and hands. The flowery dress that was one stunning, was now a disaster. Ripped and covered in mud.
Trembling, she tried to calm her breath as tears took off down her pink rosy cheeks. Hearing footsteps, she began running again, only to bang into the same hard frame. Falling down again, she stared up at him, her bottom lip sticking out as she sobbed scared.
"Please don't hurt me." Her brown eyes widened in fear.
"Shh," Crouching down in front of her, he studied her, "I'm not going to."
"Yo...your not?" Swallowing, she stared at him, staring at his blue electric eyes.
"What's your name sweetheart?" He stroked her hair back, giving her a small smile.
"E...Elena." She whimpered.
"Elena," He nodded, checking her over, "I'm Damon."
Getting up, he lifted her gently as he held her close, tucking her inside his leather jacket, keeping her warm as she held onto him, burying her face into the comforts of his neck. Rubbing his hand down her back, he vanished through the air, gone from sight.
From there on, the greatest journey began.
10 YEARS LATER
Walking inside, she dropped her bag with a huff and pulled the band out of her hair, trailing her fingers through it gently. Looking around, she made her way up the stairs and to his room, walking in without knocking, like she had grown use to.
"What are you doing?" Elena questioned, dragging her feet across the carpeted floor.
"I'm holding a book and staring at it, put the two together smart Alec."
"Such an ass." She replied, crawling onto the kingsize bed as she ran her hand across the silk sheets.
"How was your day then?" He lifted his eyes for the first time since her entering the room.
"Dreadful and boring," She moaned, throwing herself onto her back, "Why do I have to go to school again?"
"To get an education." He answered with an eye roll.
"Whatever." Blowing out a breath, she looked at him, "Whatcha reading then?"
Showing her the book cover, he got comfortable and began reading again as she watched him, a smile spreading on her face.
"Watch what happens if you keep staring."
"Your threats do not scare me Salvatore."
"They use to." He warned, lifting his head.
"Young and naïve, anything scared me."
Laughing, she ruffled his hair, drawing a growl out of him as she get off of the bed, skipping out. Any excuse to whine Damon up was a lot of fun. Going to her room, she pulled her wardrobe open as she searched through it, looking for something to wear. Her and the girls were going out to the Grill tonight for drinks, she needed to look nice. Pulling out a dress, she hung it up and pulled out silver heels with it. That would make her look the part, surely. Walking into the bathroom, she turned on the shower. Time to get glamoured.
Rubbing her lips together, she watched as the gloss glistened in the light. Looking at herself in the mirror, she exhaled. The blue dress complimented her skin lovely, giving it a glow. It came mid-thigh, which wasn't a problem for her, MAYBE for someone else. The shoes fit her dress perfectly and they weren't too high, luckily for her. Her nails were painted a black, a colour she had grew comfortable to. Lifting her silver clutch, she walked out of the room and made her way down the stairs.
"Damon?" Elena called out, reaching the bottom of the stairs.
"In here! As usual."
Smiling, she stepped down, going into the lounge as she watched him poking at the fire. Looking him over, she bit her lip and tilted her head. Was it weird that she felt drawn? Shrugging, she shook her head and cleared her throat.
"I'm off out." Elena spoke as he turned to look at her.
"So I see." He answered, giving her a once over, "When were you going to tell me?"
"Uhm, just did?" She answered with an innocent grin.
"Have you done your homework?" He took a mouthful of bourbon.
"Damon." She whined.
"Well, have you?"
"No, I haven't even looked at it." She admitted, sighing.
"Where is it?" Licking his lips, he crossed his arms.
"It's on my bed. I was going to do it, but I was limited for time."
"I'll make notes on it, but YOU do it tomorrow, got it?"
"Thank you Damon!" Grinning, she hurried over, throwing her arms around his neck as she hugged him tight.
"Remember the rules?" He questioned, kissing the top of her head.
"Yes," She answered, stepping back with a smile, "No taking drinks off of strangers or lifts."
"What else?"
"If Caroline and Bonnie ditch me 'AGAIN', or if its after 11, call you."
"Good girl, have a good time."
"You too Damon."
"Yes, me, the fire and my bourbon."
Grinning, she kissed his cheek and lifted her keys, dropping them into her clutch as she moved over towards the door.
"Elena?" Turning around, she looked at Damon, seeing he had followed her. Raising an eyebrow, she tilted her head.
"Yes?"
"Uhm, you...you look good." He told her, nodding, "I'll see you tonight."
Elena watched as he walked into the kitchen, leaving her self herself. Blushing furious, she smiled and walked out the door.
The night was already looking up.
A/N: Hey everyone, this is a new story. I'm trying it out for you, let me know what ya think :)
Shauna
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