Chapter 1: I May Just Like It

I'm gonna run, I'm gonna run, gonna run
Run this town tonight
Run this town, run this town tonight
I'm gonna run this town, run this town tonight

The brunette took a bow, her breathing escalated as she lifted her head, the crowd rising in applause as she rubbed her chest. A blush rose to her cheeks as she felt the adrenaline rush bubbling inside of her. The feeling would never get old, as long as she did this, she felt free, like she could do anything, be anything, just a little determination and progress would get her anywhere she wanted.

"That was our Hollywood sweetheart, Elena Gilbert!"

The brunette lay her head back, closing her eyes as Caroline worked on her make up, wanting to get it right. Elena was listening to the television in the background, a soft smile on her face.

"Seems you sold it again girl." Caroline spoke, applying eye-shadow, "You blew them away a week ago and today, you'll blow them away again."
"Uh, you make me out to be a star." Elena spoke softly, feeling relaxed as she let her head be free of any worries she had in mind.
"You are my dear, the sooner you realize that the better, hmm?" The blonde laughed, carrying on with her make up.
"Now onto today's juiciest topic. Damon Salvatore. Hollywood's bad boy. Yet AGAIN, he's drove an edge to his profile with one of his usual cocky statements."

Caroline stopped her make up momentarily to look up at the television, her eyes glued to it as Elena laughed softly and leaned up onto her elbows, glancing at the television, waiting for the tale to be told.

"I am having fun, just being me," He commented as he pushed his shades onto the top of his head, giving his blue eyes a shine at the camera, "Everyone loves Me, especially anything I do."

"What do you have to say about Mr Salvatore's latest statement? Are you amused or is it the same thing we hear daily?"
"Poor guy." Elena murmured softly as Caroline carried on with her make up, beginning to apply the eyeliner as she furrowed an eyebrow.
"Poor guy? The guy is an asshole." The blonde shook her head, staring at the brunette as if she had grown two heads.
"He can't catch a break. He acts up because of all the attention."
"Oh and you think HE hates that? Pffft. He's loving all the attention. He's not playing it for the camera's, trust me." Shaking her head, she fixed her make up.
"If you say so."

"Now, onto our newest Hollywood star Elena Gilbert!."
"Woop. Now THIS is my kind of news." Caroline told her, laughing as she started applying the mascara to her eyelashes.

"The young little darling has made her way into everyone's hearts. Her voice, her dancing, her acting. Elena Gilbert, Hollywood's youngest star at the moment is performing tonight at the award ceremony and are we excited!? You bet your butt we are. Make sure to watch the awards live tonight, you won't want to miss it!"

Elena laughed and sat up as Caroline had finished her hair and was going around, looking for the brush and straighteners giving her time to think. So much fame already and she had just started her life here in Hollywood. So much recognition, no going out without being hit with flashing camera's anymore, no going out without the world knowing where you've been and what you've been doing.

"N'awhh, look at you Lena!" Caroline cooed, "Now your hair."
"Thank you Car." Elena blushed softly, letting out a breath as she played with her fingers.
"So what do YOU think of Damon Salvatore, hmmm?"
"Well, I don't know him yet."
"Wait, what do you mean yet?"
"I just mean...yet."

"Come on Elena! Get a move on or we will be late for your appearance!" Elena bit her lip, rushing outside after Caroline and her mom.
"Good morning Elena." Leo greeted her with a nod as he held the limo door open, a smile on his face.
"Good morning." She responded, walking on over to the limo as she slid in and over to the other side, making room.

"Where's all the paparazzi?" Caroline questioned her, getting in beside her, moving on over.
"I'm not that famous Car, ya know."
"Modest much? Everybody is in love with you."

Elena shook her head, smiling softly as her mom got in and closed the door, laughing at the two bickering. After Leo had got back into the car, they began driving to their destination on Good Morning. She was excited, nervous, excited. Letting out a breath, she rubbed her fingertips against her lips, trying to calm herself. It was the same as the rest, be yourself, answer all questions and don't slip up. It seemed pretty simple, but once you were there, you lost all thought and went with the "slip up" option.

"Hello everybody! Today, we have a special guest on our show. The one and only Elena Gilbert!"
"Hey there." Elena greeted, walking on with a wave as she took a seat, a soft smile on her face.
"Well hey there you. So, how are you doing? Handling everything okay?"
"I'm great. Just great thanks. How are you?"
"I am pretty GREAT myself thank you," The crowd laughed as Elena bit her lip, nodding slowly, "So Elena, tell me. How does it feel at the age of 17 to have the world at your feet? How does it feel knowing that YOU are the most talked about star in Hollywood at the moment?"

The brunette swallowed, inhaling as she tried to think of a suitable answer. She hated these questions, she always seemed so unsure and uncertain of what to say, in-case she slipped up. She would never live it down otherwise and she was sure of that, no matter who she was speaking to. Licking her lips, a smile played on them as she looked at the host.

"It is...scary," She told everyone as they laughed and as she smiled, "Let's put it that way. I am extremely happy. So many people like me and what I do, I just hope that I continue to entertain them."

"So is this true? A source has told us, but we'd like to confirm for sure. Your concert was sold out along with your album in the mist of a couple of hours?"
"That is actually very true." TElena laughed, her brown eyes rolling to the back of her head as she waved her hand, "I don't let it get my head too much."
"Very true indeed. A good way to be," Grinning, she switched positions in her seat, "So your singing at the awards tonight?"
"That is correct."
"How do you feel about that? Seeing as you have a sold out concert. Are you nervous at all, do you get stage fright?"

"Uh stage fright is my payback for living my dream," Shaking her head, she laughed, "I get better each time I go on stage, I'm still nervous, but I don't have the feeling to run anymore."
"That is a good sign, but we're all cheering you on here," Smiling, she looked at the audience, "SO, we wanted to get your opinion on a certain topic, we've asked everyone else."
"Sure, I am open to any opinions." Grinning, she looked at her, waiting for the topic.
"What do you think of Hollywood's bad boy?"

Her throat went dry again. That is not what she wanted brought up. What did she think of him? Let's see. DANGER, HOT, DANGER, HOT HOT HOT, DANGER. Tilting her head, she bit her lip shyly.

"I don't like to speculate too much." Elena answered hesitantly, knowing everyone was waiting for her answer.
"Be honest with us Elena, come on. We won't judge."

"Right," Letting out a sigh, she sat forward in her seat, tucking her hair behind her ear, "The way that I see it, is that...at the end of the day, he is ONLY 19. He is still young, he's just a boy. He is obviously going to have fun now and again. It isn't such a bad thing to be the way he is, he knows what he wants in life and he's confident about it, that's good for him. If people are true fans of his, they should just support him and shouldn't question what he does. That's really all there is to it."

Elena looked around at the crowd, seeing them looking in between each other, different reactions to what she had said. At the end of the day, she was being truthful there was a lot more that she could have said, but she decided to hold it back, for the sake of her sanity.

"Thank you for joining us Elena, you have been a GREAT guest."
"Thank you so much, I've enjoyed being here."

Standing up, she waved to everyone, blowing them kisses as they cheered and screamed. Walking backstage, she let out a loud sigh, her shoulders dropping from the weight she had felt on them.

"You done it girl, well done!" Caroline cheered, smiling big.
"Well done honey." Miranda told her, kissing her head.
"Did I answer everything okay?"
"You answered everything perfectly honey." The blonde told her, rubbing her back.
"Now come on girls. We have to head back and begin getting ready for the awards tonight. Chop chop."

The blue-eyed god walked into the room and dropped his jacket on the floor, stretching until he heard his limbs crack in satisfaction. What a long day it had been. The paparazzi were really on one today, he was in awe. If it's him they wanted, they'd always get him, no matter the circumstances. Grinning, he fell onto the couch, running his fingers through his raven locks as he turned on the television, getting comfortable.

"Damon, you CANNOT be sitting around here! We have too much to do before tonight's awards." Alaric told him, walking over.
"Oi Alaric, would you relax? Jeez. Take it easy, alright?" He questioned with a grin as he leaned his head back, "It won't hurt ya know? Watching a bit of television is good. I just wanna see what the gossip is about me now."

Lifting the remote, he began changing channels as Alaric rolled his eyes with a groan and walked over to the table, sitting down as he went through documents and fan mail that needed to be sorted straight away. As soon as Damon found the channel, he laughed, throwing the remote down and tucked his arms behind his head, ready for the fun to begin.

"As you've heard today folks. Many people have a lot to say about the Hollywood heartbreaker Damon Salvatore. Not all comments stood out to us, except one in particular Elena Gilbert."

"The way that I see it, is that...at the end of the day, he is ONLY 19. He is still young, he's just a boy. He is obviously going to have fun now and again. It isn't such a bad thing to be the way he is, he knows what he wants in life and he's confident about it, that's good for him. If people are true fans of his, they should just support him and shouldn't question what he does. That's really all there is to it."

"So tell me all? What do you guys think of the Hollywood Sweetheart's statement? Is she right or is she wrong?"
"Who's this Elena Gilbert?" Damon leaned his head back, looking at Alaric with a smirk and his eyebrow quirked.
"She's someone who you are NEVER going to know or meet. As you just heard she is Hollywood's Sweetheart and she is going to be STAYING that way, alright?" Alaric gave him a look.

"I was just asking. Just curious, that's all."
"NO, you were asking because you're trying be a pain in the ass AGAIN."
"Alaric..." Damon spoke in a knowing tone as he sighed, groaning.

"She's recently just broke into the Hollywood lifestyle. She is well-known to everyone. She's made a quick reputation here. Everyone adores her and can't believe that she is only 17. They say that she's the biggest to achieve at such a young age. She sings, dances and acts. She's even performing tonight at the awards. Satisfied now?"

"Hmm, nearly."
"Just GET yourself ready for tonight." Alaric pointed at him, walking out as he closed the door behind him, leaving Damon to his own thoughts.
"Elena Gilbert huh? I think I may just like it."

A/N: Hey everyone, so I changed it as you can see, hope you like it better :)

Shauna
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