Hey everyone! I decided to start a new story this is my first Vampire Diaries fanfic so please take it easy on me. I saw a fanfic similar to this only with Damon and Bonnie and I'm sorry but I do not think they should go together so I decided to make on of Damon and Elena! I love those two together I think it's meant to be. So I hope you like it and please review when you're done.

It was a nice autumn day in November and Damon Salvatore was sitting on the bench at the park looking at the sight. He was at a park in front of him a bunch of kids were swinging on swings, going down slides and flying kites. A ghost of a shadow shows on his face. He spent most of his time here these days enjoying the view and sound of laughter. He about to sip some more of his coffee when he felt eyes on him. He turned his head to find a guy in his mid-twenties looking at him with a curious expression on his face and a notebook in his hand. Cautiously the man walked over to Damon.

"Sorry to interrupt sir but are you the Damon Salvatore, the millionaire?" The man asked.

Damon looked at the man warily, "Depends."

"Oh sorry, my name is Alaric Saltzman I-I'm a reporter for the Mystic Falls Herald." The man stuck out his hand. Damon's face changed to a smile and shook his hand.

"Nice to meet you Mr. Saltzman. Yes, I'm Damon Salvatore."

"I'm so sorry I don't mean to be an annoying reporter that follows people around but I need a good story. I'm barley keeping my job and I think that if I did a good story maybe my boss might give me a raise. It would only be a few questions…" Alaric said in a rush. He was afraid Damon would cut him off and not want anything to do with him.

To his surprise Damon chuckled.

"I don't mind what questions do you have?" Damon asked.

It took Alaric a minute to process that he was given permission to interview the Damon Salvatore willingly. He heard a bunch of other reporters talk about how impossible it was. He quickly pulled himself together not sure how much time he would have.

Clearing his throat Alaric asked his first question. "So, you just turned 30 is that right?"

"Yes that is correct." Damon said with a smile.

"And you just donated another large amount of money to charity and building new parks?" Alaric asked.

"Again correct." Damon said with the same smile plastered on his face.

"If you don't mind me asking…what changed? Only a few months ago you were partying and drinking. Now you go to charity events and hospitals. That's a big change." Alaric asked

"Have you ever been in love? Ever had someone that you would change and be anything for?" Damon asked his eyes looked wise beyond his years.

Alaric was slightly confused, "umm no not currently."

"How old are you Mr. Saltzman?" Damon asked the young reporter.

"Umm… 23 sir." Alaric answered started he wasn't used to being the one questioned.

"You still have time. You're young…"Damon laughed. "Look at me I'm only 30 and I'm acting like I'm 100."

Damon sighed. "It feels like it sometimes. Like you're older than you are. Be careful of that it's a blessing and curse. You want to hold on to as much innocents as you can while you can before you have to grow up."

Alaric just sat there. It hadn't even crossed his mind to write this down.

"Sorry, but I still don't know what this has to do with the change?" Alaric asked?

"Everything," Damon said in response. "Can I tell you a story Mr. Saltzman?"

Again this is not what Alaric expected and was startled. "O-of course Mr. Salvatore."

"Before we start I want you to call me Damon Mr. Salvatore sounds…too formal." Damon requested.

"Of course as long as you call me Alaric." Alaric said with a smile gaining more courage to know Damon didn't mind having him around.

Damon laughed, "Deal. Hmm where to begin where to… I guess my story begins early summer…"

That's it let me know what you think. I'm really excited to write this story and I can't wait to see what you think about it so please review and I'll post as fast as I can! Don't be afraid to tell me what you think if you want to correct me or think I should add something I will take it into consideration and see if I want to add it into the story and if it fits into what I am planning. That's it for now!

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