A/N: Hey this is my first story that I'm uploading on the internet for other people to read. A good friend of mine has been reading this story as write it, three chapters at a time, she has gven me good feedback each time so I decided to upload this for everyone to read. I already have up to chapter 9 written out so I will upload chapter each Friday night that I am home. I know it's Wednesday today but I'm uploading because I'm going to Plymouth on Friday. I wanted this story to be as acurate as possible so setting this story in America, a place I have never been, is sometimes hard. If anything seems out of place don't be afraid to leave your comment in a review :)
I know the title of this story insinuates that Damon Salvatore will be writing in a diary/journal but he doesn't, in fact nobody writes in a diary/journal in this story. I simply called the story this because Damon belongs to The Vampire Diaries, and it made sense to incoperate that fact into the title :) Oh and I know my chapters may be a LOT longer then other fanfics but I aim to write approx. 14 pages on Microsoft Word. If you want me to cut down then I will.
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters, other then Natasha, Lillie, Jade, Lucy, Katie, and everyone else that does no appear in the orignal books or TV show. Although I would LOVE to own Damon Salvatore I'm afraid he belongs to L.J. Smith Lucky woman I say!
The Damon Diaries: The Crow
Chapter 1
As I strode through the park, dog leash gripped in my glove covered hand, I couldn't help but notice that it had become strangely cold in the past few days, I know it's October, but Mystic Falls hasn't been this cold for as long as I can remember. I looked down at the 2-year-old Pekingese dog dawdling along at my side, Rocky didn't seem too fazed by the quickening temperature drop as her fur coated and warmed her just like the fireplace back at my house would do as soon as Rocky wore herself out on this walk. I pulled my scarf my face a little more as the bitter breeze bit at my nose and cheeks, I was bound to get ill from these frequent walks Rocky needed every day, I slowly trailed my eyes back onto the footpath as Rocky stated barking madly at something ahead, I looked around for a short moment before noticing a crow perched on the back of a bench on the left of the footpath, it's jet black feathers held a slight glow, a rainbow glow, the dark black eyes penetrated through me as if the crow was looking into my soul, as I approached the bench I saw that this was no ordinary crow, I'm not an expert on birds but I'm sure they shouldn't be that big; without thinking I swung my left hand towards it, shooing it away, two huge wings unfolded from it's sides as it took off in flight, it circled the air a few times before darting towards me, I instantly ducked as it flew by and missed me by inches, I stood watching it fly into the foggy sky as Rocky's barks died down. This dog walk has been long enough, I decided pulling Rocky back the direction we had jut came; as we made it to the house I pushed open the door and unclipped the leash from Rocky's collar.
"I've got hot cocoa ready for you and the fire is burning nicely" my mum called from the safe haven of her bedroom, I smiled at the thought of the fire as I slowly shrugged out of my winter jacket, hanging it on the coat rack as I pulled my scarf and gloves from my body, placing them neatly on the shoebox by the door, as I slipped out of my winter boots I watched Rocky huddle into a ball in her bed underneath the staircase, her eyes flitted shut as she fell into a light sleep, probably worn out from all the barking at that stupid crow, I thought as I trudged into the kitchen, grabbing my hot cocoa before entering the living room and sitting down right in front of the fireplace, I smiled gratefully as I took a sip of the drink before the TV suddenly burst into life, I watched the screen as it slowly focused, I had no idea what channel it was on but a man was muttering something to a woman who stood at his side, a picture of a crow slid onto the screen, only this crow seemed normal, no rainbow glow in the feathers, no dark penetrating eyes, and most of all, it was small, well compared to with the one in the park; I turned my torso 90° expecting to see my mother or little sister standing with the remote in their hand, but the living room was empty other then myself, I slowly placed my cup on the floor and crawled over to the remote, I pressed the desired number before settling in front of the fireplace once again with the TV show echoing around the room.
Tasha: I'm telling you Jade it just switched on and then a picture of a crow came up
I squealed down the phone to my friend on the other end.
Jade: Just like the one in the park?
She replied her voice staying the same tone throughout the question, showing her interest in the matter.
Tasha: No, the one in the park had rainbow wings and was huge, the one on the…never mind Jade, you go back to doing whatever it was you were doing
I spat, pressing the disconnect button before she could reply telling me that she was "distracted" as she always says.
Tasha: Mum, I'll walk Rocky in the morning
Mum: Why? You hate walking her
She replied, entering my room with a questioning look on her face.
Tasha: Because it's nice to get out of the house for a change. It was you who told me I needed to get out and about since dad's death
I stated, throwing her a smile as she laughed.
Mum: Ok fine
She said pulling the door closed before returning with a smirk on her face.
Mum: You met a boy didn't you?
Tasha: No mother I didn't, I was the only one down the park
I said walking over to her before kissing her cheek.
Tasha: Goodnight mum, I'll see you in the morning
I smiled, closing the door before skipping over to my bed, removing my necklace and placing it on the bedside table before sliding under the duvet, as I snuggled into the pillows my light flickered off.
Tasha: Thanks mum
I called smiling as I closed my eyes.
Mum: For what?
She replied pushing open my door causing me to sit up and look at her as the light from the landing poured through the door and blinded me.
Tasha: Oh…uhm letting me walk Rocky in the morning
I smiled wearily before falling into the pillow, as the door clicked shut and my mum's footsteps retreated I sat up and flicked my lamp on, taking the opportunity to look around the room. What am I doing? I thought as I switched the lamp off again and fell against the bed.
The night didn't go too well, the wind howled outside my window, the oak tree outside sounded like it was going to snap in half like a twig would in a child's hand, rain had started falling heavily in the early hours, followed by thunder and lightening, the clashing of the clouds rumbling my room, the flash of the lightening lighting up my room, illuminating every inanimate object I own; the morning had been a bit bleak too, Rocky was nibbling at my ankle whilst I sat in the kitchen eating my breakfast, the sky outside looked pitch black and I knew it was bound to rain whilst I was out, once I was eventually dressed Rocky was on the verge of taking herself for a walk.
Tasha: Bye mum
I called as I stepped out of the front door onto the porch, my three jackets, two pairs of track pants and five pairs of socks warming me nicely as I stepped out into the bitter wind, Rocky's leash suddenly tightened in my hand as she pulled away from me, eager to start the long walk she was itching for, I looked down the driveway and sighed before stepping down the two bricked steps, as I walked down the driveway and onto the footpath the wind suddenly picked up, stinging my nose before I pulled my scarf up over it.
Tasha: Be quiet Rocky!
I snapped pulling her leash back in my hand, shutting her up instantly as her wet eyes looked up at me, as soon as we turned the corner her barking started up again.
Tasha: What is your problem! I'm freezing myself to take you for a walk and you're barking at nothing!
I snapped, my sentence muffling under my scarf, I instantly felt stupid talking to a dog like that whilst I'm alone, I apologized to Rocky as I bent down and patted her head, I slowly followed her gaze to a tree.
Tasha: What is it girl?
I asked her as I walked towards the tree which was brothering her, as we walked to the foot of the tree she placed her two front paws on the trunk and began barking again, as I stepped forwards and looked up I noticed the same rainbowed crow from the park yesterday.
Tasha: Are you stalking me?
I giggled looking at the crow; I was about to turn away but the eyes suddenly darted over to me, Rocky's barks turned into short whimpers before she darted into my legs.
Tasha: Weird, weird bird
I said shaking my head as I turned away from the tree and headed towards the park. As I walked down the same path on which I saw the crow yesterday I looked into each tree, hoping I'd see it again, but I had no such luck, the crow did not want to be seen today; I drew in a sharp breath as a sheet of rain fell from above, the ice cold water bouncing off my hood, making little pattering noises, Rocky's whimpers grew louder as we neared the end of the park, soon enough she was too cold to even walk, I looked down at her and then down the footpath home, she wasn't going to be able to last that long.
Tasha: Rocky sit
I said, even though I knew she wasn't going to try to run, she couldn't, as I dropped her leash against the already wet footpath, I pulled the zip down halfway on my coat and bent down to pick her up, her soaking wet fur saturated my second jacket as soon as I huddled her to my chest, I pulled the zip up over her, leaving the top open for air, I spun around quickly on my heel and started the journey home as fast as I could.
Tasha: Mum get some blankets!
I called panicked as I pushed the front door open and Rocky began shaking uncontrollably in my coat.
Mum: What happened?
She asked pulling Rocky from my arms and wrapping three blankets around her.
Tasha: The rain came down like a sheet, she just stopped walking so I carried her home…is she going to be alright?
I asked following my mum in the living room and sitting down next to her with Rocky between us.
Mum: She's going to be fine
My mum reassured me, smiling sweetly before looking down at Rocky.
Tasha: Night mum
I called, after spending the rest of my day watching Rocky whimper and shake, as I walked tiredly up the stairs to my room.
Mum: Night honey
She called just before I closed my bedroom and trudged over to my bed, I sat on my bed falling asleep before performing my nighttime rituals; as my eyes slowly slid shut I heard a quiet thud from behind me, I groaned and slowly buried my head deeper into the pillow, pulling my duvet up my body further before hearing someone take a breath.
Tasha: What do you want?
I groaned rolling over to stare into the blackness; I shook my head before returning to my original position.
Rocky had been really restless all night, barking at the slightest noise, whimpering and shaking throughout the hours, my mum left me in charge of Lillie whilst she is at the vets, let's just hope it's good news.
Tasha: Lillie please
I pleaded looking over my shoulder at my little sister sitting at the foot of my bed.
Tasha: I've got a lot of work to do, and I can't concentrate with you doing…what are you doing?
I asked spinning around fully on my swivel chair.
Lillie: I'm painting my nails…I accidentally spilled a bit though Tasha
Please don't say she got it on my bed, please!
Tasha: Where did it go?
Lillie: On your bed
She replied in an apologetic tone as I walked over to see the damage.
Lillie: I am sorry Tasha, I promise I am. I'll buy a new one with my pocket money; please don't be mad at me
She begged, tears forming and falling from her eyes.
Tasha: Oh Lillie, I know you're sorry. You don't have to buy me a new one, it was getting old anyway
I said pulling her into a hug as I sat beside her.
Lillie: Are you mad at me?
Tasha: No Lillie I'm not, we all make messes sometimes
I smiled placing a kiss on top of her head, her soft, brunette, curly hair pressing against my lips.
Lillie: Is Rocky going to be okay?
Tasha: I hope so Lillie…I really do
Lillie: If she doesn't make it can we get another doggy?
Tasha: I'm sure mum will say yes
I sighed looking out of the window at the same time Lillie did.
Lillie: That is a big bird!
She stated as my eyes fell upon the crow, I smiled inwardly before unwrapping my arms and walking over to the window; I rolled my knees onto the cushioned window seat and pushed open my window.
Tasha: You really are stalking me
I whispered as I slid my legs out of the window.
Lillie: Tasha no!
She squealed from behind me, grabbing my jacket and pulling me back.
Tasha: I'm just looking Lillie
I said leaning forwards onto the huge branch in front of me, Lillie whimpered before letting me go just as I hoisted myself onto the branch.
Tasha: I'm not gonna hurt you
I said stretching my hand towards the crow.
Tasha: Nearly
I muttered to myself as my fingers were centimeters from the right hand side of the crow, I pulled my hand in and moved further up the branch, I stretched my hand out once again and ran my fingers down the feathers.
Tasha: So soft
I whispered to myself before the head snapped over to me and the beak sank into my hand.
Tasha: Ouch!
I shouted, clutching my hand to my chest as I wriggled back into my bedroom.
Lillie: Stupid bird! You hurt my big sister!
She called as I slammed the window shut and ran into the bathroom; Lillie stood watching me as I cleaned my hand and wrapped a bandage around the whole of my hand and up my wrist slightly.
Lillie: You should have hit it!
She squealed wrapping her arms around my waist.
Tasha: But then it would've hurt me more
Mum: What would have hurt you? What happened to your hand!
My mum asked pulling my hand away from Lillie's back.
Lillie: A big black bird bit her!
She stated holding my hand along with our mum.
Tasha: There was a huge crow in the tree, it looked dazed so I climbed into the tree to see if I could help, I ran my hand down its back and it bit me. I'm fine…How about Rocky?
I asked, searching her eyes for some answers.
Mum: She's got hypothermia
Lillie: What's that?
Tasha: It's when the body isn't warm enough to be okay, but it will get better on its own
Lillie: So she is going to get better?
Mum: Yes darling…now who wants some lunch?
Lillie: Me!
Lillie squealed skipping out of the bathroom and down the stairs.
Tasha: Not for me, I've got a look of work to do sadly
Mum: Okay darling
She replied kissing my bandage covered hand as I walked into my room, closing my door before slumping into my chair and turning towards my desk, I picked up my pencil and began taping it on the plain page in my notebook, I slowly turned to gaze over my shoulder at the tree, but it was empty, just a few brown leaves handing loosely.
Once I'd finished all my work dinner was done, I joined my mum, Lillie and Aunt Hayley at the table, we talked about a few things concerning Rocky's health and how much work it would take to get her back to normal, but Lillie and I were both happy enough to help out when needed.
Aunt Hayley: Wow that crow is huge!
My aunt exclaimed from her seat on the sofa, all of us followed her gaze to the porch rail; sitting directly in the middle was the crow.
Mum: Is that the crow Tash?
Tasha: No…no
I stuttered, knowing that if I said yes that she'd hurt it, I simply couldn't let that happen because that crow is just too intriguing.
Tasha: It was a little bigger then that
Aunt Hayley: How! That thing is huge!
Tasha: I know, that's why it caught Lillie's eye, a normal crow would just seem invisible to us
I said sipping on the hot cocoa in my hand.
Mum: Well crows obviously like our house then
She said making us laugh as she stood up and drew the curtains before returning to her seat next to her sister and my aunt.
Lillie: Can Rocky sleep in my room tonight mummy?
Mum: I don't see why not. But you've got to promise not to play with her Lillie; she needs a lot of sleep
Lillie: I promise mummy
She smiled pushing away from the sofa; I followed after her in suit.
Tasha: I'll bring her up Lil; you go and get ready for bed
I smiled, kissing her left cheek before she skipped off to her room.
Tasha: I'm going to get an early night
Mum: Okay darling, listen out for any noise Lillie's room tonight please
Tasha: I'll leave her door ajar, and mine, I'll bring Rocky into my room if Lillie plays with her
Mum: Thank you, have a good night sleep
Tasha: I will. It was nice seeing you Aunt Hayley
I said giving her a hug before kissing my mum's forehead and walking into the kitchen, I stepped over to the sink and emptied my mug before putting it in the dishwasher, I wiped my hands down my jeans as I walked over to Rocky's bed.
Tasha: Hey girl
I said, ruffling her fur under my hand as she turned to look at me.
Tasha: Come on
I said clicking my fingers, she jumped up and I pulled her bed away from the floor, instead of bounding off up the stairs she trudged along at my side.
Tasha: Remember Lil, no playing with her, she's very ill
Lillie: But she's going to get better right?
She persisted, sliding under her duvet as a few tears escaped her eyes, I gently placed Rocky's bed on the floor and picked Rocky up, I walked over to Lillie's bed and laid down next to her, lying Rocky between us.
Tasha: She's going to be fine Lillie; she's going to be her old self again
I reassured her as a few tears of my own fell; I pushed my arm under her back and pulled her against my chest.
Tasha: Don't cry Lillie, Rocky doesn't want you to cry
Lillie: B-But I miss playing with her
She sobbed, pulling herself tighter against my chest.
Tasha: I know you do Lillie, we both do, but she's a strong girl, she'll get better I promise
Lillie: T-Tasha
Tasha: Yes Lillie
I replied, wiping my tears from my face and placing a kiss on her head.
Lillie: I miss daddy
She wailed, her tears soaking through my t-shirt, I had tried to be strong for her this past year but sometimes it's better to cry, I looked down at Rocky between us and then the tears fell freely, both of us gasping for air through the tears.
Tasha: I miss him too Lil
I sobbed, pressing my right cheek against her head.
Lillie: When daddy bought us Rocky I was happy…Rocky reminds me of daddy…I don't want her to die too
Tasha: She won't sweetie
I sobbed running a hand over Rocky's back as she looked up at us momentarily before returning her head to her paws.
Tasha: Try and get some sleep
I said shakily, curbing my tears to an almost stop.
Lillie: I love you Tasha
Tasha: I love you too Lillie
I placed one last kiss on her head and slipped out of her bed.
Tasha: Goodnight
I whispered as I pulled her door shut, leaving it open about a foots width, after I finished my nighttime rituals I stalked into my room and changed into my favorite pajamas, a top that used to belong to my dad and a pair of white hotpants, I stepped over to my window and pulled my curtains over it, I repeated this process with the window on the other side of my bed before slipping under the duvet.
Tasha: Goodnight daddy…I love you
I whispered looking at my ceiling before blowing a kiss, I took in a deep shaky breath before closing my eyes, ready to sleep, but as soon as I was close to sleep there was a bang on the window, I reluctantly rolled out of the bed and pulled open the curtain, as I pushed open the window the crow flew in.
Tasha: Seriously! I got up for you!
I squawked, sounding like a bird myself.
Tasha: I know I look like a mad girl talking to a bird but why are you stalking me…I know you can't talk but if you could talk would you tell me why?
I asked as the crow perched itself on the back of my chair.
Tasha: Oh come on I deserve an answer
I laughed sitting down on the window seat, watching as the bird slowly nodded its head.
Tasha: So would you tell me?
Again the head bobbed up and down before looking around the room.
Tasha: Okay so now I know that I have a crow stalking me, and no I look like an idiot talking to a bird…can I get some sleep?
I asked standing up just before it flew out of the window, the glass panel slamming shut before I pulled the curtain back over and went back to the warm confines of my bed.
Lillie: Tasha
I heard her voice whisper from the darkness of my room.
Tasha: Yes Lillie?
Lillie: Come to my room
She said pulling on my hand as she appeared at my side, I threw my duvet back and followed Lillie to her room as she pulled me along.
Lillie: Look
She said pointing at Rocky strutting around the room like she used to do.
Tasha: Hey girl come here
I said crouching down before she came bounding over to me and placed her two front paws on my stomach, her tail wagged from side-to-side as her tongue lolled out of her mouth.
Tasha: Good girl
I squeaked as I ruffled her fur on her head.
Tasha: Lillie go and tell mum that Rocky is better
Lillie: Yay!
She shouted before skipping into my mum's room, returning as I sat in her room with Rocky bouncing around me.
Tasha: Look mum!
I exclaimed, sounding like a child on Christmas day.
Mum: It's like an angel came down and made her better
Tasha: No…not an angel
I said shaking my head as a smile appeared on my face.
Tasha: Dad
I said smiling up at her as we both got teary eyed.
Tasha: Lillie and I had a little cry before we went to bed, Lillie said Rocky reminds her of dad and that she didn't want to lose her too…dad was listening…he didn't want to upset Lil again
My mum stood smiling at me before pulling Lillie into a hug.
Mum: Lillie darling Rocky is going to have to sleep in Tasha's room now, Tasha knows what to do…but I promise she can stay in your room tomorrow
Lillie: Okay mummy, goodnight
Mum: Goodnight sweetie
She replied, giving her a kiss as I left her room with Rocky at my side, I skipped over to my bed and slid under the duvet as Rocky lied down next to me, I smiled to myself and then let the oblivion of sleep take me.
Lillie insisted that she came with me this morning, mum was a bit apprehensive because the weather hadn't picked up yet, but I wrapped her up in a million clothes and we started Rocky's first walk since she got ill.
Lillie: Can I hold her now?
Tasha: Yes, but if she starts pulling then I'll take her back
Lillie: Okay
She smiled skipping off in front of me with Rocky at her side.
Tasha: Don't go too far!
I called as she got closer to the corner of the footpath, as I looked around the street at our neighbors running into the warm confines of their house I heard a loud pitch scream come from Lillie's direction, I instantly ran down the footpath and turned the corner to see Lillie standing with Rocky at her side, growling at the man crouched in front of her.
Tasha: Lillie!
I called from where I stood, when she turned round I could see she was crying, I ran over to her and took the mans place by crouching in front of Lillie.
Tasha: Lillie are you okay?
I panicked, searching her face for answers.
Lillie: I'm fine…this man helped me
She said sniffling as she smiled up at him; I slowly looked up at him, looking into his bright blue eyes, his face was pale even in the dim light of the sun seeping out of gaps in the dark clouds above, his features were so clearly defined and perfect under the shock of dark hair, his cheekbones where a sculptor's dreams, he was dressed in black, his shoes, jeans, jumper and leather jacket all black, as he turned his head slightly to look at me I noticed his hair had the same rainbow glow that the crow's feathers had.
Tasha: Lillie what happened?
Lillie: We walked round the corner and the crow was on the grass, Rocky started barking a lot, she pulled me too hard and I fell onto the floor, and then he helped me up and got Rocky to be quiet
Tasha: Do you want to go home sweetie?
Lillie looked at me apologetically as her eyes began watering again and nodded.
Tasha: It's okay, don't cry, I'll take you home
I stood up straight and stepped over to the man, making sure to keep a short distance between us.
Tasha: Thank you for helping her
I smiled at him as his eyes met mine.
Tasha: Leave us alone
I whispered so Lillie would not hear before spinning away and taking Lillie's hand in my own, leading her home, I explained to my mum what had happened and then started Rocky's walk again, only as I turned the corner he was lounging against the street sign waiting for me.
"I'm Damon" he smiled holding his hand out for me to shake; I looked down at the hand and carried on walking.
Damon: Lillie told me you wouldn't want her talking to me
He said in the same angelic voice he used to introduce himself to me, although the chime in his voice hypnotized me I didn't want to get involved with him.
Tasha: She was right, now leave me alone
I spat with a fake anger lingering in my voice, before turning the next corner to notice he had disappeared from my side and the street.
Two days later and I was back in school, work handed in and handed back with a good mark and classes going well. It'd been eight months since I'd been in school due to my depression and illness, I thought it'd be a lot harder coming back but it wasn't, it felt as if I had been away for a weekend just like everyone else.
Jade: Oh my gosh
Jade said at my side as we stood in the parking lot talking about yesterdays lessons as we waited for the bell to ring.
Lucy: Nice car
Lucy smiled as the black BMW 118i pulled into the school.
Tasha: Nice BMW
I corrected following the car with my eyes, we all stood waiting as the car pulled into a space, as the door pushed open we all drew in a deep breath waiting for the driver to step out, and that he did, his black boots smacked against the concrete floor, I could see his flat-muscled body through his black t-shirt and faded jeans, his leather jacket hanging neatly against his body, the fabric hood showing just some of his dark, brunette, coiffed hair, his high cheek bones very defined, the perfect straight nose anyone would wish for, his perfectly formed lips, his black RayBan sunglasses covering his eyes and most of his face like a mask.
Lucy: Yum
Lucy giggled at my side as we began following the masked stranger into the building and towards reception.
Tasha: You three
I said gesturing to Jade, Lucy and Katie.
Tasha: Can drool over him all you like-
Katie: He's yours, yeah we get it
Katie interupted, rolling her eyes as they all turned to stare at his back as he stood talking to Miss Banner situated behind the reception desk.
Tasha: I was going to say you can drool over him because I don't want him
All three abruptly spun around and stared at me incredulously.
Tasha: I'm done with boys for this year, I just want to graduate and get out of here. Good luck to you all
I giggled walking away from them and to my first class, as I skipped up the stairs I noticed someone standing beside my Mustang Cobra, someone I knew, I smiled inwardly before running back down the stairs and into the parking lot, I made sure to hit my feet against the concrete a little harder and masked my excitement with a fake anger.
Tasha: I told you to leave me alone
I spat as I stepped in front of him as he pushed away from the side of my car.
Tasha: What do you not speak?
I joked as I pulled my bag back up my shoulder.
Tasha: Answer to question one is no…why are you at my school?
Damon: Answer to question one is yes, answer to question two is because I just want to know that my little brother got to school without trouble
Tasha: Well, well, well, the masked stranger is the stalkers little brother…now there's a good storyline for a soap opera
I laughed looking back at the school as the bell rang, the late arrivals running through the parking lot and into the building.
Damon: You should get to class, I wouldn't like for you to be late
He said raising his lips at one side to form a smirk as his eyes clouded over, giving him what I call 'the mysterious sexy look'.
Tasha: It's only modern history, nothing important
Damon: If it's not important why did you bother coming to school?
Tasha: Because it's…why does it matter to you?
I asked, re-masking my excitement to a face of pure hatred even though my heart was pounding at the thought to actually be talking to him again.
Damon: I like to get to know people before…
Tasha: Before what?
I asked as his eyes began to cloud with anger as he looked over my head at something behind me.
Tasha: Damon?
I said before turning around to see him staring at the new history teacher.
Tasha: Uh oh
I said ducking behind the car beside mine and crawling around to the driver's side of mine.
"I was just wondering if you had seen my student…Natasha?" Mr Saltzman's voice asked from in front of Damon.
Damon: No
He said simply before turning away for a brief moment before he walked away.
Damon: It's safe to come out now
He laughed as he slumped onto the bonnet of my car.
Tasha: I'd better get to class
I said brushing the dirt from my knees.
Damon: Mm
He hummed pushing away from the car before taking one long stride to stand directly in front of me, the toes of his boots touching my Ugg boots.
Tasha: I uhm…
I stuttered, my mask suddenly disappearing as I let my real feelings be shown, lost for words as he placed his right hand on my left cheek before using his other hand to tuck my hair behind my ear.
Damon: Hmm
He sighed, running his thumb back and forth on my cheek before his face inched closer to mine; I could feel his hot breath on my lips, sending a shiver down my spine.
Tasha: C-Class started a minute or two ago
I stuttered trying to take a step back but failing as my body would not cooperate.
Tasha: Damon
He smiled at the sound of his name; his smile sent me weak at the knees.
Damon: Sshh
He hushed me, placing his index finger on my lips smiling at me as I closed my eyes at the touch, his hand slowly slid onto my cheeks, cupping my face in his hands, he inched his face closer again, his lips brushed against mine before he placed a chaste kiss on my lips, leaving me wanting me more as he pulled away and leant against the bonnet yet again.
Damon: You had better get to class Natasha, Mr Saltzman won't be happy if you're any later then you already are
Tasha: Class…completely forgot about it
I laughed once before walking towards the building, but not without stealing one look at Damon smiling at me as I skipped into the school and towards my modern history class.
Tasha: Sorry I'm late sir
I apologized as I closed the door behind me and took my seat by the window.
Mr Saltzman: I was explaining to the class that I like to be called Alaric
Tasha: Okay, Alaric it is
I smiled, pulling my notebook out to draw in.
The school day had been consumed in non-stop thinking about Damon and the kiss; the girls had questioned my whereabouts throughout the whole of lunch, so in the end I told them the truth…well partly, I told them I saw a man standing at my car, when I got there I told him to leave then I spent the rest of the time hiding from Alaric, I was glad when they finally gave in and told me they believed me.
Mum: Get the door Tasha
My mum called from upstairs as the doorbell rang, I reluctantly pushed away from the sofa and trudged to the door, I pulled it open and smiled as I saw Damon leaning casually against the wooden beam holding up the porch roof.
Tasha: Hi
Damon: Hello Natasha
He smiled as he stepped towards the door.
Damon: You dropped this by your car
He said holding out my make-up bag, I smiled at him and took it from his hand.
Tasha: Mum!
I called turning away from the door to face the stairs.
Mum: Yes
Tasha: Do we have room at the table for one more
Mum: Yes
She called back as the bathroom door closed.
Tasha: Come in
I smiled stepping aside before Damon stepped in and smiled.
Tasha: This way
I said leading him into the living room and taking a seat on the sofa before he sat down next to me.
Tasha: Thank you for bringing this back
I said placing my make-up bag on the coffee table in front of us as he turned his body slightly to face me, placing a hand on my knee as I maneuvered into the same position.
Damon: I should have kept it; you don't need make-up to look beautiful
Tasha: Trust me I do
Damon: I never trust anyone
He smirked looking at me as my cheeks burned as the blood rose to my cheeks.
Mum: So Natasha who is our guest?
My mum asked as she walked into the living room smirking as she saw Damon, he instantly stood up and took my mum's hand in his own.
Damon: I am Damon Salvatore, I was just returning your daughter's make-up bag to her, but like I just told her she doesn't need it to look beautiful
He smiled, placing a kiss on my mum's hand as she blushed just like I had.
Mum: Well it's nice to meet you Damon, I am Karen
Damon smiled once again before returning to his seat next to me.
Lillie: Hello
Lillie chimed from the archway of the living room with Rocky in her arms.
Damon: Hello Lillie
Lillie: Mummy this is the man that helped me
Mum: Well that was very nice of you Damon
Damon: My pleasure Karen
Mum: I hope you like salmon
Tasha: I hope you like it a lot because you're going to be eating mine as well
Lillie: And mine
Mum: Girls you used to love salmon
Lillie: When daddy cooked it…he used to make it really good Damon; you would have liked it a lot
Damon: I love salmon; I'll have all three portions without a fuss
He laughed placing his hand back on my knee.
Mum: Well dinner is going to be another 45 minutes, Lillie go and finish your homework please
Lillie: Okay mummy…let's go do boring homework Rocky
She smiled as she skipped out of the room and up the stairs.
Tasha: Well I've got to finish doing my work as well; I hope you don't mind Damon
Damon: Not at all, I'll help in anyway
Tasha: My room's this way
I said grabbing his hand and pulling him up the stairs to my room.
Damon sat quiet on my bed as I finished the last few lines of my modern history essay I had been given by Alaric due to being late the yesterday, Damon had helped all he could, which was actually quite a lot, Damon and I had laughed over the fact that I hate salmon with a passion, he'd promised me to never feed me salmon unless necessary, to which I just laughed.
Mum: Dinner time
My mum called from the confines of the kitchen, I pressed my pen to the notebook to create a full stop before placing my pen in the pen pot and closing my notebook, I slid it into school bag and stood up, Damon stood by my bed and smiled, I leant over and intertwined my fingers with his before leading him down the stairs and into the dinning room.
Mum: Natasha will you say grace
Tasha: Of course mum
I said smiling at her before smiling at Damon sitting opposite me.
Tasha: I thank the lord for the people I have around me today, and for the food on the table, Amen
Everyone chorused 'Amen' in unison before we all picked up our cutlery and started our food.
Tasha: Oh Damon
I giggled in a sing-song voice whilst I poked my knife and fork into the chunk of salmon on my plate.
Damon: Yes
He smirked placing a piece of salmon into his mouth quite evidently.
Tasha: I have some salmon for you
I giggled pushing my knife and fork under the fish and lifting it into the air, Damon shook his head before lifting his plate as I placed the fish next to the piece he already had.
Lillie: Damon
Lillie chimed in the same sing-song voice I used.
Damon: Give it here
I laughed taking Lillie's salmon from her plate and eating a chunk of it.
Mum: So childish girls
Tasha: Lillie's 10 and I'm 16…we're still children mum
I laughed placing a slice of potato into my mouth.
Damon: Thank you for this Karen; I cannot understand how the girls do not like this fish
Mum: The girls seem to think Lucas cooked the fish to perfection, I just never spent the time learning…but now I wish I had
Tasha: Mum don't upset yourself over fish, you know you spent as much time as you could with him
I reassured her rubbing my thumb over her hand.
Mum: I'm sorry darling
She sniffed, curbing the tears as she smiled at Damon.
Damon: Natasha
Tasha: Yes Damon
Damon: I was wondering if you had plans for tomorrow night
Tasha: Nope
I said shaking my head as I ate another piece of potato.
Damon: Well I'd like to cook dinner for you tomorrow night…If that is alright with you Karen
Mum: Oh fine
She said smirking at me.
Tasha: Uhm…I'd love too
I smiled placing my knife and fork next to one another on my plate; Damon and I helped my mum clean up the dinner equipment before he insisted that he had to leave, to which I gave him a long goodbye on the porch, waving goodbye as his car pulled away from the footpath and disappeared into the darkness of the night.
I spent that night lying in bed, tossing and turning as I thought about Damon, sleep just wouldn't take me tonight; when 4am came around I decided that using my iPod couldn't hurt, I quite promptly turned it on and put my favorite song on repeat, the soft beat and lyrics slowly took me to the unconsciousness of sleep.
First off, thank you for actually reading the whole chapter :) Second, I'm sorry if you don't like the way I write, I find it a lot easier writing dialogue in script form. Third, I know most of you were expecting the bad-ass Damon Salvatore that we all know and love but I found it really hard making him a bad-ass because I've never experienced someone to his level xD We may see a little bit of bad Damon in the final chapters of this story. I estimate that'll I'll write around 30 chapters for The Damon Diaries: The Crow before starting The Damon Diaries: The Disapperance :)
Hope you liked the chapter and stay tuned for Chaper2 next Friday :)
xxTashaxx