This takes place after Bonnie is resurrected, it does not follow episodes after. Lyrics: A Great Big World and Christina Aguilera.
It was five days since Bonnie had returned from the other side. Elena and Caroline had done everything in their power to welcome her to college life. Stefan, though still distant, had given her a smile and taken her out for lunch days after being resurrected. Of course there was Jeremy, taking up any amount of freedom she had between classes and super naturals passing through her.
At first Bonnie didn't even notice that Damon was never around. She didn't give it a second thought since she had spent the summer watching him and Elena making out and engaging in other activities throughout the Salvatore Mansion. Ten days after her resurrection, Bonnie decided to inquire about her sometimes nemesis.
"I'm not saying that I don't love girl bonding time but it's been two weeks since Damon has been around. Is something going on with you two?"
Elena looked slightly guilty before answering "since killing Jesse I feel it's important that Damon and I take some time apart."
"How does he feel about that?"
"Well he doesn't really have a say in the matter. Being with him is sometimes too intense and let's face it, he's reckless most of the times. Hey I have class in ten minutes. Want to get burgers for dinner later on? Matt still is upset that he hasn't spent any time with you since you returned"
"Sure, is he meeting us on campus or are we going to the Grill?"
"Let's go to the Grill, I want to check in on Stefan as well"
Bonnie looked over at the brunette vampire, wondering exactly what she had missed out on and if Elena even knew herself.
Damon watched Elena leave for class as she walked out the door, not knowing that he had heard everything. It was news to him that they were taking a break.
Say something, I'm giving up on you
I'll be the one, if you want me to
His blue eyes narrowed as he tried hard to forget Tessa's words that Elena and Stefan would always end up together. This time he had won the girl; fair and square. However it had seemed that fate decided it was time to intervene and right what was presumably wrong.
He should be angry and thinking of some way to hold on to Elena, however he felt old, alone and tired. Tired of always having to fight for someone to love him, tired of having to be the 'good guy'...and for what exactly? For a great summer with the one girl that he thought would somehow redeem him for all the wrong he did.
Anywhere, I would've followed you
Say something, I'm giving up on you
He obviously had been wasting his energy on the wrong girl…speaking of girls, it had been ten days that he had allowed Bonnie to acclimate to being alive again. Damon smirked, figuring now would be a good time to resume some balance by verbally sparring with his favorite person.
And I am feeling so small
It was over my head
I know nothing at all
He walked into the room as he owned it and laughed to himself when Bonnie jumped before glaring at him, her green eyes narrowing a bit before stating "you just missed Elena. She's at class"
"I know… I came to see you. Bet you're glad that you are no longer kicking rocks and being invisible"
Bonnie rolled her eyes before stating "though it pains me to say this…thank you. Even though you did it for Elena"
"I didn't do anything for Elena" Damon retorted a bit heatedly, his ice blue eyes doing that wide eye crazy glare before continuing "you are the only smart person that is actually useful, so I had to do something"
"I don't have my powers so I'm actually not that useful"
"Don't worry about that. One thing at a time" Damon replied as he moved a bit closer to Bonnie, who automatically moved back a little before realizing her back was at the wall.
"So not that it's any of my business, why have you decided to return to Jeremy? Isn't it enough that you sacrificed your life for him? You don't have to actually be with him. Have you forgotten that little detail of him cheating with a dead ghost...must be his thing since he seemed OK all summer having a relationship with you while you were dead"
"I'm with him because I love him and he loves me"
"Little girl you don't know anything about love. Jeremy loves the idea of you. He doesn't know you"
"I think I know more about love and sacrifice than you. After all I lost everyone I loved out of sacrifice. I also know that love shouldn't be selfish or possessive…two traits you seem to embody"
Bonnie watched as Damon's eyes darkened slightly and his face start to vamp out before he swiftly turned and walked away stating "don't come to me crying when it doesn't work out…again"
"Ditto" Bonnie retorted at his back.
And I will stumble and fall
"Damon...what are you doing here?" Elena questioned as she nervously tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. It was easier to tell Bonnie that she was taking a break from Damon without him standing in front of her.
"Don't worry, I heard that we are taking a break" Damon retorted wryly before looking her staring in the eyes and asking "is that what we are doing?"
I'm still learning to love
Just starting to crawl
Say something, I'm giving up on you
I'm sorry that I couldn't get to you
Elena stood up taller and replied "yes…you know that we wouldn't work out eventually"
"I do? I'm sorry I believe you chose me….you stated that you love me…that I made you feel alive. If that was all true, what changed?"
"I love Stefan…I always loved Stefan, yet he didn't want this life for me. He was so...disappointed when I became a vampire. You made me feel alive and alright that I wouldn't get older or have children... however its time for me to grow up and move on."
Damon looked at Elena blankly, this girl that he thought was destined to be his salvation, his love.
"This is it then. I'm not taking you back when you decide you bored or made a mistake. I'm also not going to stick around and be part of this weird triangle you created" He stated softly looking down before looking Elena in the eyes, his face indifferent.
"I know" Elena replied softly looking slightly sad however not making any move to comfort Damon.
Anywhere, I would've followed you
Say something, I'm giving up on you
"I love you Elena, I would do anything, go anywhere, or give you whatever you want. I'm asking you to reconsider"
And I will swallow my pride
You're the one that I love
And I'm saying goodbye
"I'm sorry Damon. It's always going to be Stefan"
Two months later
"So tell me again why you are not coming back for Thanksgiving?" Caroline asked Bonnie as they were packing getting ready to leave campus for the holidays.
"I don't want to see Jeremy and I don't particularly want to be a third wheel with you and Stefan"
Caroline had the grace to blush before replying "it won't be weird and Stefan already feels sad that Damon isn't around"
"I still can't believe Stefan rejected Elena when she told him she loved him…though I'm glad that he realized he could do so much better"
"I can't believe I have Katherine to thank for that" Caroline replied smiling as Stefan walked in at that moment.
"Ladies" he said as he walked over to Caroline giving her a kiss on the lips.
"Hi, I thought we were meeting at my mom's"
"Change of plans. Damon called and invited us to his place for thanksgiving."
"What?" Caroline and Bonnie asked as Stefan nodded and then looked at Caroline "I really would like to see him and I would love for you to come. He seemed surprise when I told him our plans and then invited us…you too Bonnie"
"I have plans" Bonnie stated as she grabbed her laptop and school books she was planning on working on over the break.
"Plans to do what exactly? You just didn't want to run into Jeremy and Elena. Obviously Damon isn't in Mystic Falls so you won't even see them. It will be fun and you promised me all major holidays" Caroline stated as she pouted slightly at the thought that Bonnie would not be coming with them.
"Where is Damon living?" Bonnie asked
"Upstate New York"
"We could even go skiing" Caroline exclaimed excitedly as she took Bonnie's luggage handing it to Stefan and giving Bonnie the puppy dog eyes. Bonnie laughed out loud when she realized Stefan was doing the same thing.
"You two do belong together. I guess it won't hurt to see the demon and make sure he hasn't harmed anyone"
"that's the spirit" Caroline said happily as she and Stefan walked out of the room as Bonnie followed.