Birthday 5.3.X

Okay I was bored and couldn't sleep... For this story to work, we have to assume that Stefan and Elena have broken up, with no chance of reconciliation. Let's just say that Stefan realised he had feelings for (insert VD character here) and drove off into the sunset with her....or him - I don't discriminate... Ooo that sounds like a good idea for the story...I think I'll include that!! haha

Hope you like it.... Enjoy x

Stefan had gone. Gone with him. He had run away with Matt – Apparently they were in love. Their little tryst had been going on for ages. All those times Stefan had said he was going 'hunting' he was secretly meeting with him, acting out their forbidden love affair. For months she was in the dark, blissfully unaware of what Stefan had been up to behind her back. He had argued he only kept it secret to save her from heartbreak; truth was, she would rather have found out from him, than walking in on them mid-way through their sex games.

It had taken Elena months to get over Stefan, and she finally had. No longer would she be the sad little girl whose boyfriend left her for another guy; when people would ask how she was, she would smile and say 'I'm fine, thank you. Yes, I feel much better'. And she truly did, it took some time, but she had finally moved on; for she had someone who had surprisingly been there for her throughout the whole fiasco, her handsome hero: Damon Salvatore. And today was his birthday and she knew exactly how to thank him.

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Elena was awoken by the harsh sunlight streaming into her room, she groaned as she opened her eyes, using her arm to shield her eyes, she laid there for a moment; thinking of the day ahead; today was not just a normal day, far from it – Today was Damon's birthday. Elena smiled mischievously to herself as she thought of her plans for his birthday he would never forget. Fighting back the urge to go back to sleep, she slowly got up, pushing the duvet aside as she slid out of bed and into the bathroom adjoining her room.

She absentmindedly brushed her teeth, staring at her reflection in the large mirror opposite; her long brown hair messy and awry, her skin dull and colourless, she was glad Damon wasn't there to see her, which surprised her as he usually popped in to see her in the morning; his usual irritating self – though she secretly loved it.

After splashing her face with cold water and quickly combing her hair with her fingers, Elena gave a quick glance at herself in the mirror again; walking back into her room to see Damon Salvatore had made himself at home on her bed.

"Hey you," Damon said, a slight smile on his lips. Her teddy bear on his lap as he flopped the arms of the bear about.

"Damon, I've been expecting you," Elena smiled, as she opened her top drawer, getting a few things out before her shower.

A look of glee washed over Damon's face as he dropped the teddy on the bed and rushed to Elena's side, nonchalantly leaning on the drawer while sneakily peering inside.

"What. No 'get out Damon', 'why are you here Damon'?" He said amusedly; looking down into her drawer, tempted to pick out one of his favourite items from Elena's drawer.

Elena playfully slapped Damon's hand away as he tried to grab a lacy pink bra; although she knew Damon was well acquainted with the contents of the top drawer she didn't want to show him she didn't mind, Damon would have a field day!

"Oh come on, it my birthday."

Elena looked up at him. "Is it really?" She laughed.

Damon leaned in closer, "Hmmm, what's my present?"

"I sort of didn't get you a present. I forgot," Elena apologised, knowing full well what she had planned for him later. "Anyway aren't you a bit old for presents Damon?" Elena asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Elena, I'm like a fine wine, I only get better with age", Damon replied as-a matter-of-factly. He looked at her intensely before adding:

"And this...."

He said, as he moved a delicate finger under Elena's chin, lifting her head slowly, letting their eyes meet, they gazed at each other, as if both in a trance. Damon lowered his head and gently brushed his soft lips with hers. He could taste the mint toothpaste she had just used, transferring the taste as he felt the coolness of her breath. At this slightest touch, Elena trembled, her heart beating hard in her chest, her mind thinking a thousand things, all to do with the man before her. Damon broke the kiss, hearing Elena moan in protest as he pulled away ever so slightly; so close he could feel her warm breath on his lips, he closed his eyes as he whispered:

"...this kiss, in itself is the perfect gift."

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Damon gave Elena a moment to come back down from her high, he had that effect on women; but unlike most women where the only aim was pleasing himself, Damon relished in the knowledge the look of pure bliss on Elena's angelic face was due to him. Oh how he wanted to do more to her than just a touch of the lips.

He was almost glad Stefan had run off with what's-his-face, now he had Elena all to himself. Though he must admit he was shocked when he found out his brother had come out of the closet, in all his years he would never have guessed. What would their father say? Damon of course had no problems with it; vampires were naturally experimental – he should know – he had experienced it all.

Elena looked up at Damon, a small smile on those perfect kissable lips; he was tempted to kiss her again, more intensely this time, taking his time to pleasure her in ways she couldn't imagine. Perks of being over 100 years old and still look dashingly handsome was you learnt a few things.

"So I'll see you later," Damon asked as he kissed Elena's hair.

Elena simply nodded, letting herself get lost in Damon's embrace. "8 o'clock. Your house."

With that Elena looked up at Damon, a playful glint in her eyes. "And I lied. I do have a present for you."

As if reading her thoughts Damon raised his eyebrows and grinned. "I look forward to it."

Please review and tell me what you think of it so far, I'm writing other stories at the mo, but if this gets a good response I'll prioritise this one. Another chapter will be coming soon...

- Kara