Hey guys it's Syd I just wanted to say hi! I'm newer to creating stories on here. I've had wattpad for a while, but it's dying out so I decided to jump here. I hope you guys enjoy the story! Please review so I can get feedback on what you liked/didn't like. This story can be controversial so just know there may be disturbing and/or graphic sections in this book regarding sex, rape, language and violence may be used in this story. Just warning you as a precaution. (Rated M for a reason) Thank you so much! Hope you enjoy!

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3rd person POV

"Really Elena?" Stefan jokingly scolded as she dropped the spatula. They were making her favorite: chicken and rice with steamed vegetables.

"I'm sorry! I'm not made for the kitchen and you know that." Elena grabbed the nearest towel slapping his ass with it earning a wink from her boyfriend.

Elena and Stefan met in high school late sophomore year when he moved to Mystic Falls, Virginia. Now that they attended Whitmore College together, everyone knew they would be destined to eventually start a life together someday. Elena's mind was focused on the present, however.

It was their third anniversary today. He had prepared her a perfect dinner... with her unwanted help of course.

She wanted to surprise him with something special as well. She had snatched his phone when he was sleeping about a week ago. Sending a message to everyone in his phone, she told them she was throwing a party to celebrate at the Salvatore mansion.

"Elena?"

"Yeah?" She asked drying some silverware off. When she wasn't at Whitmore, she lived in the Salvatore house with him and her brother Jeremy who stayed with them in the Salvatore house in one of the seven bedrooms.

Elena didn't know why Stefan had chosen the second largest bedroom using the largest for storage, though, she never asked. She just assumed it had belonged to his parents before they died.

"Are you happy?" He asked not taking his eyes off the tomato he was cutting. She reached for his hand causing him to look at her.

"What kind of question is that Stefan? Of course I'm happy," she smiled leaning in placing a chaste kiss on his lips. His smile grew. "Did you see the news today? Another animal attack right outside of Whitmore. Ten people were killed," she changed her tone worried.

"Yeah I saw, but that animal won't get near you or me. I promise," he smiled kissing her forehead.

Elena couldn't shake it. She had felt so uneasy. Animal attacks had been scattering throughout all of Virginia for more than five years. Not in small quantities either. The least the animal would take would be ten or more.

"I'm serious Stefan this has set me on edge for years. I wanted to go to college out of state, but I couldn't leave Jer behind. Now that he finally graduated I can take you and him and get the hell out of this state," she shook her head.

Stefan reached for her hand pulling her in for a hug. Elena smiled. His warm and inviting body was the cure to anything.

"How about we focus on us and how we've managed to deal with each other for this long," he chuckled. "Tell you what, I'll go get your gift," he changed the subject pecking her lips before jogging out of the room. Elena sighed.

He was right. She never got the chance to focus on what she wanted in life. It was always going to school and working to provide for Jeremy and herself. Stefan had always asked if he could help, and Elena always declined his request. When Elena went to college, money got tight and she considered dropping out and working to help Jeremy finish high school. Stefan nearly forced her to stay in college. She had made so many sacrifices. It was her turn to be happy for a change.

A small chime came from her pocket as she sat down on the couch.

Bon:

Please tell me I can invite people to that party tomorrow? I'll bring your favorite liquor?

Elena rolled her eyes.

Lena:

Course Bon but not too many. Stefan still doesn't know and I don't know how he'll react

Another chime.

Bon:

And this is why I love you.

Elena put her phone on her lap as Stefan walked in the room with a small box. Her heart skipped a beat. No. She wasn't ready for this. Sitting down beside her, Stefan handed the intimidatingly tiny box.

He rolled his eyes knowing what she was thinking. "I know what you're thinking and it's not that I promise. I know you a lot better than you think you do," he smiled. Her heart settled. It was only their first year of college of course. She wouldn't be ready for that step for quite some time.

Opening the box she found a key. "What is this?" She asked as she opened it. Her heart nearly stopped when she saw his fancy handwriting of her initials on the key. "Is this something corny like a key to your heart?" Elena rolled her eyes smiling at him.

"No it's a key to our new house in New Orleans," he smiled. Her face lit up.

"New Orleans? Like Louisiana?" He nodded. She jumped up squealing straddling him on the couch. He patted her back embracing her.

"Oh my God I love you Stefan! We're getting out of here! Wait what about-"

"Jeremy's room will be in the basement next to his gaming room. It's a big house Lena," he smiled as she got off of him sitting next to him. She could hardly believe it. They were moving out of state. No more hiding in the shadows worrying about if she could go for a jog without being killed by the rabid animal. She grew up in this town and loved it here, but enough was enough. Elena wouldn't be able to live with herself if someone she loved got hurt.

"Oh and then my friend Lexi texted me asking if she could bring some people to the party.." he mentioned with a straight tone as Elena sat up. He knew.

"Heh, surprise?"

"You know what? I think a party is just what we need to loosen up. Tell you what, I'll help you with the planning. Get Bonnie and Caroline over here so they can help too," he smiled. "I can call Tyler and ask him if we could borrow his kegs."

"Really?" Elena's face lit up. "You think it's a good idea?"

"It's a great idea hon. Everyone can come and celebrate us while trashing the place," he joked standing up and raising her to her feet. "Question, if you invited people from my phone who all did you invite?" He asked.

"Everyone on your contact list?" She could see color drain from his face.

"What?" Anger grew in his eyes.

"What do you mean? I figured if you had them in your contact list, they were important to you. Plus there are some people in there you have not told me about. Like that Lexi chick for exam-"

"Elena you can't be serious. Tell me you're kidding.." Elena was silent. She knew he would hate it.

"Elena there are some people that I can't have here if they find-" a loud knock echoed through the parlor. He sighed standing up walking to the door clenching his fists clearly annoyed.

When the door opened revealing a man about the same height as her boyfriend, Stefan froze.

"Shit.."

"Now come on Stef, that's no way to treat me after so many years.." the man crossed his arms stepping into the house. "How's my least favorite brother?" He mocked.

Brother? Stefan had said he was an only child.

"Get the fuck out of my house!" Stefan nearly yelled.

"Hey now, this is my house too. I lived here before you ever did," he stepped into the parlor. "Looks a little more rusty and outdated if you ask me. Just like you Stefan. Perfect place for a party though. Lots of open space and don't forget the booze in the basemeeeent.." he paused noticing Elena.

Elena had to admit. This man was pretty. His dark straight hair hung right above his eyebrows. A little messy if you asked her, but not a bad messy. A sort of 'I just had sex' messy. His hair was nothing compared to those eyes though. His icy blue eyes could cut through your soul. His eyes held danger and intensity.

"Who are you?" He looked her up and down flashing her a smile. Arrogant. His eyes and the way he held himself were bleeding arrogance.

She opened her mouth to speak when Stefan stepped in front of her.

"She's no one. Doesn't mean a damn thing to me. Now will you leave?" Stefan took another step towards his 'brother'. Elena looked down confused. Why would he ever say something like that about her? What happened between him and his brother? So many questions flooded her head drowning her.

"If she's no one then you wouldn't mind me hitting on her would you?" He asked moving past Stefan.

"Umm.. she would mind," Elena spoke up as the man came closer reaching for her hand. Grabbing it, he brought it to his lips pressing a kiss to the back of her hand. His eyes didn't stray from hers, and Elena's breath hitched a tiny bit. He smirked as if he knew he was getting under her skin.

"You must be Elena," he smiled. "I'm Damon, Stefan's older brother." Elena glanced to Stefan who stood silently not looking at her.

"Stefan said he was an only child," she called him out.

"Ouch Stef, that one hurt. I mean I'm supposed to be ruining your life, and I think that little comment just ruined mine," Damon made a pouting face before beginning to laugh. Sarcasm. Add that one to the list. "Oh brother," he patted his shoulder walking past him to the stairs. "We have so much catching up to do!"

"What? No! I said get the hell out Damon!" He pointed to the door.

"Fine..." Damon walked slowly to the door looking Elena up and down with a smirk and a wiggle of his eyebrows before he walked out. Stefan closed the door behind him.

"I can expl-" Stefan began as the door opened again.

Damon waltzed back in with his luggage.

"What are you doing?" Stefan asked more than annoyed now.

"I got the fuck out... now I'm back with my suitcase," he smiled walking to the stairs. He looked to Stefan. "If you took my room I might have to kill you. Elena, dear if you took my room I could make an exception to share," he winked. She rolled her eyes.

"Which room is his?" Elena asked.

"The one we use to store useless crap," he shouted enough for Damon to hear. His brother replied by flipping him off all the way up the stairs.

Once he was upstairs, Elena crossed her arms raising an eyebrow at her boyfriend.

"Guess tonight is ruined?" He chuckled nervously.

"You think?" Elena whispered in an angry tone.

"Well, Jesus Elena. Let's think for a moment. Who was the one who invited everyone from my contact list without telling me?" Stefan yelled.

"And you decided not to tell me you have a brother? What else are you hiding?" She scoffed almost in tears. "The party was a surprise. I figured you would like everyone you know and love at our party, but you know what? You don't like the gift? Take the receipt back and uninvite everyone. I'm going for a run. You can eat without me," she fumed not being able to see anything. Only the tears brimming in her eyes.

Elena walked upstairs, changed into her running clothes and went out the door not even looking in Stefan's direction. She wasn't jogging, she was sprinting. Elena ran all across town. About halfway to the high school she heard tennis shoes behind her.

"Hey, wait up!" She recognized the voice instantly. Not a hard one to forget.

"What?" Elena asked as Damon trotted beside her.

"Why are people so rude to me today?" He said. Elena turned to glance at him. He wore dark grey sweatpants and a white wife-beater. He was still attempting to get to her, but Elena knew what kind of man he was. Plus, she was dating his brother who was so much more kind and loving than this man.

"Just caught me at a bad time," Elena answered running a little faster. Damon easily caught up.

"Did I cause a fight between the happy couple?" He asked running backwards so he could face her.

Elena stopped running placing her hands on her hips. Damon stopped with her.

"What did you do to him?" She said trying to find a grasp as to what was going on.

"What do you mean what did I do to him? You mean what did he do to me." His eyes were intense now.

"Okay.. spill!" Elena sat at the nearest bench. Damon closer to her than she was comfortable with, but she ignored it.

"He took my girl," he stated looking her up and down.

"Seriously? I hope you're not talking about me cause we just met and you're not off to a good start so far," she crossed her arms.

"Katherine. Her name was Katherine. She was beautiful. A lot like you in that department, but she was needy and desperate. A lot like you in that department-"

"Hey!" Elena crinkled her nose.

"You're dating Stefan. Proving my point," Damon nodded matter of factly.

"Stefan is kind and handsome and sensitive and smart and cares about my feelings whereas you-"

"Got the looks? Is amazing in bed? The eternal stud?" Elena rolled her eyes.

"What do you want?" Elena asked.

"Revenge," he frowned. She looked confused. "Right I didn't finish my story. Stefan took my girl as in he got her killed. He didn't know that her and I were a couple ever, but as soon as he laid an eye on her he lashed out and shot me in the chest with a vervain gun. I woke up about an hour later and she was gone.." Elena stood not knowing what to do. His eyes said everything. He wasn't kidding. This guy was going to kill someone.

"Stefan never killed anyone," she argued as he grabbed her wrist. He leaned into her looking her straight in the eye.

"Sit down," he ordered. Elena didn't know what came over her, but she followed what he said.

"Now, Elena my dear I want you to think hard. Have you ever felt like Stefan would kill you?"

"One time he got really angry and I was terrified because I picked up his phone for him when he was in the shower," Elena kept looking into those icy blue eyes as if in a haze. It felt as if she was inn a dream she couldn't control.

"Who was on the other line?"

"I don't know."

"Dammit Stef. Why do you have to compel your girl?" He thought for a moment. "Do you love Stefan?"

"Yes." He squinted his eyes thinking.

"Is Stefan a jealous boyfriend?"

"He trusts me, but yes," she answered.

"Would he throw a punch if I kissed his girl?"

"Yes," Elena looked a little confused looking away snapping out of her haze just as Damon tapped her arm once.

"Focus," Damon snapped his fingers. Elena looked back into his eyes. "Damn. I guess I will have to find another way to get under his skin," he sat thinking.

"Elena, I want you to always defend me from now on. Don't make it too obvious though. Can't have my brother knowing anything of what I'm up to," Damon smiled. "Whenever Stefan tries to compel you I want you to tell me what he told you. Do you understand?" Elena nodded.

"I understand."

"Great, now how hot do you think I am?" Damon asked having a little fun.

"A solid 11/10," Elena stated. Damon smirked.

"Would you ever cheat on Stefan with me?"

"No."

"Damn. Well, I tried," Damon shrugged. "Now I want you to forget everything we talked about except I always want you to defend me. Choose my side and make it subtle. I want you to tell me when Stefan compels you even if he tells you not to tell anyone. Do you understand?" Damon asked. Elena nodded.

"Good! Now this entire time we have been getting to know one another and this was an amazing talk! Now you're about to get up and leave." Elena followed orders smiling.

"Thank you so much for the talk Damon. It was amazing getting to know you so well!" She smiled standing.

"Hold on, Elena I have something for you. It's an anniversary present for you. Didn't have time to give one to Stefan," he stated dripping with sarcasm, "but here." He handed her a small box.

"What is with all of these tiny boxes today?" Elena asked.

"Open it." Damon said impatiently. He had places to go and people to see.

Opening the box, she found a necklace. It had a circular silver piece with intricate designs and a ruby placed perfectly on top.

"It's beautiful.." she breathed. "Will you?" She asked turning to face away from him as he reached for her necklace.

"Of course," he moved her hair grazing his fingers along her neck moving it to the side. "You have a lovely neck Miss Gilbert," he smiled clasping the neck. She furrowed her eyebrows. "I'm just saying.."

"Okay well.. thanks for the talk. I'm gonna go talk to Stefan. Maybe I can help you try to fix things with him.." Elena smiled standing.

"Anytime Elena," he fake smiled as she began jogging back to the house. Looking down he held an identical necklace to the one she was wearing. "Anytime," he said as he could almost feel her blood gliding down his throat. His fangs popped out. Closing his eyes he took a deep breath. All in good time, he mentally told himself. His plan to ruin Stefan's life was just beginning.

*Hey guys I hope you liked the first chapter! It's been a while since I've written so I'm a little rusty but I hope you enjoy it! Damon has a lot of plans to ruin his brother's future by using Elena as a weapon against him. I have big plans for Stefan and big plans for Damon like you've most likely never seen before so I hope you like it! It may be confusing at times but it will all come together in the end. Thanks again! Like and review please! -Syd*