Summary : What if Damon never got Elena? Damon decides to move on from his brother's makes a unlikely friend .

Damon was sitting down with Alaric. Damon thought why he agreed to come Whitmore Gathering."So where is your hot girlfriend doctor?" Alaric raises his eyebrows. Damon chuckled. He drinks from his drink. Alaric notice Damon is on edge. Damon gets up from the table. He sees Stefan and Elena dancing. Damon's roll his eyes and walks the opposite direction. Damon told himself that he was moving on from Elena.

As he opens the door and takes a step out. He sees the back of a girl with long messy hair, wearing a long black coat. He wonders why she is outside instead of the 's a chill night. Damon goes down two steps. The Girl turns around and looks at him for a second. Damon notice she has been crying. He notices her brown eyes and face showed embarrassment. "Can I ask you what's wrong?" The girl reply why do you care? "Maybe I can help .."

She lets a loud laugh. You are a complete stranger .." Damon reply my name is Damon Salvatore. She nodded and is about to turn away."It would rude for you not to tell me your name.." She reply my name is Mickie. Damon nodded. "So what made you upset?" Mickie reply drop it and decides to walk away. Damon used his vampire speed to stop her. She jumps. "What's wrong with you?" Mickie reply everything .I lost my job and I have no place to live. Damon lets her go. He feels guilty for compelling her. "Do you want me to show a good night?" Mickie doesn't replied. She was wondering why he is so interested in her. As Damon is waiting for her answer. "DAMON WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!"

Damon turns to look at Elena. She walks in between them."Was he hurting you?" Mickie shakes his head. "Were you going to feed on her?" Damon reply NO! Mickie has a smile on her face. In her mind the girl sound like a mom. Damon looks annoyed."No he was going to show me a good night." Damon smiles at her. Elena looks confused."So that is a yes?" Mickie nodded and takes his hand. "Let's start with a dance."