Elena POV

Since I could remember I've always loved writing. It just came natural to me. The only thing in my way was that I had nothing to write about. My brain was fried. I had no good ideas left. I used to have about a hundred good story ideas but my brain just burnt out. Ever since then I stopped writing. It just wasn't fun anymore. It's not like I have the time anyway, between schoolwork, the cheerleading squad, and the student council I can't even find time to just lay down and relax. All life is now is work work work.

My best friend and partner in crime, Caroline, thinks I should lay it easy with all the work. She thinks it makes me stressed, and to be honest it does, but I would never admit that to Care. I understand she just wants what's best for me but I'm almost done with highschool and I need to leave this place knowing I did good. Although, it would be nice to get to lay down and relax once in a while. But for now I don't have time to think about that, I have so many things I could be doing instead of relaxing.

Beep beep beep… My eyes shot open. Most people would hit snooze until they were late for school but not me. I am what you would call a "morning person". Now this doesn't mean I don't like sleeping in… I do. But on the other hand, I don't have a problem waking up early. Today is the math test I have been cramming for since two weeks ago. This test is worth half of my grade and if I do well there is no doubt I will pass all my classes with an A. Caroline on the other hand has a different track record. She doesn't study, she skips classes, and doesn't pay attention in class. My teachers are always surprised when they find out I'm best friends with her.

When I arrived at school, I spotted Caroline right away. Right in the front seat of Stefan Salvatore's sports car locking tongues with the quarterback himself. I rolled my eyes and headed to class, knowing not to interrupt. But when I got to class I found Mr. Saltzman, my history teacher, having a stern conversation with Damon Salvatore a.k.a Stefan's rebel brother. I've always had a little crush on him, although I would never tell anyone that. Not even Caroline.

"Look, Damon, I've been going easy on you all year since what happened last summer but this grade is just unacceptable!" Mr. Saltzman said sternly, "Since I know what it's like to lose someone I'm gonna schedule a retest for you. But this time, Damon, study. Please."

Last summer, Lily Salvatore, Stefan and Damon's mom died of cancer. The boys were both devastated, but not as much as Damon. He was "Momma's boy" and he always loved his mother more than anyone else. Stefan was more of a favorite of his father and rumour has it he's planning on giving Stefan "Salvatore Corp." instead of the eldest son Damon. Which was against tradition.

"Thank you! You won't regret it!" Damon said with a hint of fright in his voice. "I suggest a tutor. Maybe it will help with the studying." "I don't need a tutor! I'm fine I'm fine on my own! Look, Mr. Saltzman, I don't want anyone to know about this. You got it?" Just then Damon saw me. His face dropped and his eyes turned dark. He stood there staring at me for a split second and then brushed his way out of the classroom. A part of me felt bad for him but then I remembered that in a month he will graduate and I don't need to waste time worrying about Damon Salvatore. I shrugged off Damon's weird behavior and sat down.

The rest of class went on as normal. Mr. Saltzman asking a question, no one raises their hands except me, and it ends with me answering the question and the whole class groaning. I mean I understand I can be a little annoying when it comes to answering questions. Why can't I answer a question that nobody knows the answer to but me and still get annoyed looks? I always ignore them though.

After Class

"Hey, Care, when did you and Stefan become a thing? Last time you mentioned him you were saying how stuck up he is." I ask in the hall walking with Caroline. "Since he asked me out last night and I noticed how hot he was." Caroline responded. I was so busy rolling my eyes I didn't realize the figure in front of me and before I could move out of the way… Slam. My body collides with a muscular figure. I look up and see the bluest eyes I've ever seen. They're the kind of eyes you could get lost in forever.

"Are you okay?" He asks. I He noticed I was staring and his concerned face turned into a cocky smile. "I'm sorry what?" I realize I was so busy checking him out I didn't know he just said. "I said, are you okay?" He asked again. "Oh… uh… yeah" I shyly say tucking my hair behind my ear. He laughed and I quickly realize I was staring at him again. But before he could say anything else, Caroline butts in, "Oh come on, you two, get a room." My eyes widened and I started to turn crimson red. But Damon didn't seem to care. All he did was laugh and walked away. Just like that.

"Caroline!" I yell. "What?! I was getting uncomfortable! And it's not like you like him…" I started to tense up. "Wait.. do you… do you like Damon?" I start to walk faster but she catches up me. "Elena Marie Gilbert! I mean I totally see the appeal but you're too good for him! He will ruin you! He's a player. He doesn't want a healthy relationship like you do. And-" Caroline took a deep breath like she was preparing to say way more than needed. "Caroline! I don't like him! You didn't give me enough time to answer. I mean I won't lie he's hot but I don't want anything to do with him!" Caroline raised her eyebrow but thankfully let it go. At this point I felt like I was about to die. "So, Elena…" She began like she was about to say something I wouldn't like, "You know… Stefan said he's throwing a small gathering at his house tonight and I was wondering if you could come with me?" She gave me puppy eyes but luckily for me I know how to say no to her.

I was about to say I had work to do tonight and I don't have time but before I go the chance she beat me to it, "And don't say you're too busy! Because you need to let loose once in a while. Plus it would mean a lot to me!" I sighed, "By small gathering you mean a raver right?" I raised my eyebrow knowingly. " Caroline tilted her head to the side, "Maybe…" I thought about all the things I could be doing tonight but on the other hand I know it would mean a lot to Caroline if I came. Work or friends? My mind was bustling and before I could think into it I said, "Fine!" Caroline's eyes lit up and she her smile was wide. "Yes! Now I gotta go but don't forget the party is tonight!" Caroline said excitedly walking away. I watched as she walked away but she stopped and turned around facing me. " And don't forget to wear something sexy!" She screamed in front of everyone costing me a couple of whistles and weird stares. And with that, she was gone.

Later that night…

I layed down on my bed in frustration after an unsuccessful trip to my closet. I sighed and thought about to calling Caroline to cancel but just then at the back of my closet I spot a dress. But not just any dress. It was the dress I bought after Matt broke up with me but I never ended up wearing it. It's a black mini bodycon dress with an inappropriate amount of cleavage but it's the only thing in my closet that doesn't scream, "Party Police" So, I go with it. I wear my black stilettos that I also bought the same day I bought the dress, red lips, and my hair halfway up halfway down. For the first time in a while I was ready to party.

When I arrive at the party, I start to regret my decision of wearing this high of a heel. I quickly put that to the back of my mind because tonight I was not going to worry about anything, just have fun… for once. I enter the Salvatore boarding house to see Caroline by the drinks with a worried look on her face. But, when she sees me her face lights up, "Ooh la la! You look hot!"

I blush and look down smiling. I don't take compliments naturally. "To be honest I didn't think you'd show. And even if I did I certainly wouldn't expect you to show up in this." Before I could respond Stefan comes up behind Caroline and wraps his arms around her. She giggled while I stood there looking uncomfortable. We are in the den playing a game of truth or dare. I would love for you to join." He whispered in her ear. Caroline looked at me and before I could respond she grabbed my hand and pulled me to the den.

When we get to the den we see Katherine Pierce and Andie Star making out while everyone watched. Caroline find a seat on a sofa next to Damon who was sitting on an armchair. When I noticed he was checking me out I couldn't help but to smile and quickly a smile crept among his face. Caroline noticed what was going on and before she could accuse me for having the hots for Damon, Kol Mikaelson says my name.

I quickly look around and everyone was staring me. "Truth or Dare?" He said in his thick British accent. Now, normally I would choose truth but tonight I was feeling adventurous. "Dare." I say confidently. My confidence disappears when he said, "I dare you to kiss Damon." Both Damon and I looked up surprised. I started to regret my decision to be bold fast. Damon's surprised expression disappears and he starts to have that cocky smile he does all the time. My nerves start to kick in and I feel like I'm about to faint.

We sit up and stand in the middle of the circle. I look at Caroline and she is smiling like the Cheshire Cat. I look at Damon who unusually looks nervous. Why does he look nervous when he does this kind of stuff all the time? I start to nervously look at my hands and before I know it his lips are on mine.

It felt like fireworks went off. His lips were so soft and I just kept needing more and more. He combs his hands through my hair and I feel like I'm in one of my middle school dreams. I was so indulged in the kiss I didn't realize people were yelling at us that the time was over. When the kiss seperated I looked at Damon and his eyes were dark. Not his normal icey blue eyes but now his eyes were dangerously dark. When I looked at Caroline she had that, "I told you so." face on.

I started to blush and I quickly dismissed myself and went home. I just couldn't take more of tonight. Plus it was past my curfew.

Damon POV

The rest of the night was boring. I just couldn't stop thinking about that kiss. Who knew that knew that Elena Gilbert would make me feel this way. I've always thought she was a prude. At least that was what he heard Matt say to his brother. A couple of girls hit on me but I just wasn't in the mood for meaningless sex tonight. After the party ended I went to my room and went to bed. Although I didn't get much sleep since I couldn't stop thinking about Elena. She looked so good tonight I just wanted to take her right when he saw her. The other reason he didn't get much sleep was because his brother had that annoying Caroline girl over and the walls in his house aren't thin enough for my liking. My father is on a business trip again so I don't need to worry about cleaning the house tomorrow. I can just wait for the cleaners to clean it up tomorrow.

Monday

When I got to school I saw Elena by her locker talking to Caroline. I felt butterflies in my stomach just thinking about her. She noticed I was staring at her and she looked embarrassed. Maybe she didn't like him like he thought she did.

He quickly looked away, mentally slapping himself for being so ridiculous at that moment. I sped to history class early so I could talk to Mr. Saltzman before class. When I entered the classroom Mr. Saltzman looked up at me. "What do you need, Damon?" He asked with a hint of annoyedness in his tone. "Well, I've been thinking about it and I've decided I do want a tutor." Mr. Saltzman looked surprised. "That's great, Damon! I'll assign you a tutor later in class." He said picking up a book. "Actually I have already decided on a tutor." "Alright, who is it then?" He questioned. "Elena Gilbert."

Author: Okay! So this was a bit of a short chapter but it's the first chapter so I wanted to get it up as soon as possible! This is my first story so I'm sorry if it's horrible but please don't hate on me! I would really appreciate if you told me if you liked the story so far! Thank You!