Chapter 2: Bonfire


Elena looked through her luggage to find something sexy. She couldn't find anything with her maxi dress in the way so she pulled it out just as Caroline walked into the room from the bathroom.

"Oh no. When I said sexy I meant something revealing. Not this," Caroline said as she took the dress from Elena's hands. Caroline immediately started going through Elena's luggage trying to find the most revealing thing Elena had brought. She pulled out a short skirt and a black halter top and handed it to Elena.

"Here. This is revealing and super sexy. Put it on and I'll find some shoes to go with it."

Elena took the clothing from her friend's hands. She immediately regretted packing the outfit. She walked into the bathroom and put on the revealing clothing. The skirt just barely covered her ass and the halter top had a big cutout showing almost all of her breasts. Elena stared at herself in the mirror. She hadn't dressed like this since she was with her ex. Her mind tried to travel to that far away land, but she stopped herself before she got too far. This was supposed to be a vacation away from Mystic Falls. Away from all the horrible things her ex put her through. She had done good so far by not thinking about Mystic Falls and she was not going to ruin it by thinking his name. She was glad he was gone from her life. She was actually glad that all those things happened to her because those things made her a stronger person. She had only told one person about what had happened that night besides her friends and Jeremy and that was Alaric. He was the only man that she trusted after the incident and that was because he was like a father to her. But she was not going to think about that now. She was snapped out of her thoughts when Caroline knocked on the door. Caroline came in the bathroom with wedges in her hands. Caroline looked Elena up and down with her jaw practically on the floor.

"Damn. I'm gonna have to step up my game," Caroline said as she handed the wedges to Elena. Elena took the shoes and put them on. She walked into the room and grabbed her makeup bag and went back into the bathroom while Caroline started to get dressed. Elena was going to go with her normal, natural look, but she decided not to. This vacation was also about new beginnings. Elena went for a smoky, cat eye instead. When Caroline came into the bathroom, Elena was just putting the finishing touches on her makeup. She looked over to Caroline who was wearing a black, spaghetti strap dress with similar wedges as Elena's. The dress stopped mid thigh and had a cutout in the back.

"Wow, Care, you look amazing," Elena said as she continued to stare at her friend.

"Really? You don't think it's too... I don't know, too plain?" Caroline asked

"No, it is absolutely perfect," Elena said with a huge smile on her face. That smile alone caused Caroline to smile. Elena walked out of the bathroom, slapped Caroline on her ass and said, "Now, hurry up and get your makeup on. The bonfire starts in thirty minutes."

Forty minutes later and Caroline was finally ready. They both headed down to the beach and walked along the shore to the roaring fire in the distance. As they walked up to the fire, there were people everywhere. They both made their way to the bar and ordered apple martinis. Caroline turned to Elena and said, "See any hot guys yet?"

Elena looked around and stopped when she saw Alaric.

"I'll be back, Care," Elena said as she sat her drink down and walked over to Alaric.

"Ric? I can't believe you're here," Elena said once they made eye contact and hugged him.

"Hey Elena. I wasn't going to come here, but when you mentioned that you were coming here, it sounded really fun," Alaric said as he smiled at the girl he considered a daughter.

"Ric, way to leave me with those weird girls back there," Elena heard a strange voice say from behind Alaric. He looked so familiar. Then, it clicked. He was the guy that was blocking her view earlier. It was the guy that looked just like a god with his black as midnight hair and the bluest of eyes.

"Damon, this is Elena Gilbert. Elena, this is Damon Salvatore," Alaric said as he motioned to the mysterious stranger that now had a name. Damon extended his hand towards Elena and she grasped it firmly. As soon as she made contact with his porcelain skin, she felt sparks. And as she looked into his eyes, she felt like she was floating. His blue eyes were bottomless, hypnotic, perfect. She couldn't believe someone so perfect could exist.

"It's nice to meet you Elena," Damon said as he brought her hand up to his mouth and kissed it. That sent her over the edge. She wanted to maul him right then and there. She was speechless. But somehow she found words.

"It's nice to meet you too, Damon." She was disappointed once he let go of her hand. Elena peeled her eyes off of Damon's and looked at Ric.

"How long are you gonna be here?" Elena asked Alaric, trying to focus on him and not Damon who was looking at her from top to bottom. He obviously liked what he saw because he smiled and stared up at Elena's face after spending a fair amount of time staring at the exposed skin that were her breasts.

"We're gonna be here for four weeks, "Damon said before Alaric could answer. Elena turned towards Damon and suddenly forgot how to breathe. He was smiling at her and she suddenly felt insecure.

"Well, I should probably get back to Caroline," she said, needing an excuse ti get away from this perfect specimen of a man.

"Maybe we can get together while we're here and hang out," Ric said, hopeful.

"Yea, that would be fun. Just text me whenever and I'll talk to Caroline," Elena said smiling at Alaric and then moving to Damon. She hugged Alaric again and then looked towards Damon.

"It was nice to meet you, Damon," she said as she waved at him and then turned towards the bar and started walking. Damon stared at her ass as she walked away. He thought for a moment that she was swaying them on purpose. He knew that she felt something for him because he felt something for her as well. He could see it in her eyes and he knew that she could see it in his eyes as well.

"He's hot," Caroline said as Elena reached the bar.

"He likes you," Caroline sang to Elena.

"How do you know?" Elena said, drinking the last of her martini and trying to catch her breath. Damon had stolen all of her air supply when he smiled at her.

"Oh, please. He was staring at you the whole time. He also watched your ass as you walked away. And you and I both know that you were swaying your hips on purpose," Caroline winked at Elena.

Elena stared at Damon. She was completely obsessed with this man. He looked over at her and they held eye contact for what seemed like forever. He started walking towards her. Elena started to get nervous.

"I'm gonna go and flirt with some guys. Wish me luck," Caroline said as she walked away.

"Good luck!" Elena yelled to Caroline. She turned back towards where Damon was walking towards her.

Damon finally reached her and ordered whiskey before he started talking to the beautiful goddess next to him.

"So, how long are you staying here?" Damon asked, not completely sure how to start the conversation.

"Four weeks. Just like you and Alaric. So, when did you two lovebirds meet?" Elena asked. She already knew that Alaric wasn't gay. She just wanted to get a rise out of Damon.

"Oh, I don't swing that way, little Missy," Damon answered. Elena laughed and stared at him.

"I know. Just thought I'd break the ice some way," Elena said smiling at him. He smiled back and she wasn't nervous anymore. It seemed Damon had two affects on people. He could make you extremely nervous and he could make you really calm. He had both affects on Elena.

"If you don't mind, Damon, I would like to go for a walk," Elena told Damon. He looked at her and shook his head. She started walking and looked behind her. Damon was still at the bar.

"Are you coming?"

Damon sat down his drink and started walking with Elena. Once they got away from all the people, Elena took off her wedges and started walking barefoot in the sand.

"How long have you and Ric been friends?" Elena asked as she looked at the water and then to Damon.

"Three years. He's my drinking buddy."

"So, you're an alcoholic? I should probably stay away then, huh?" Elena said as she looked at him and smiled. Her smile made him lose his breath. She sure did have a sense of humor.

"I'm not an alcoholic," Damon said as he smiled back at her. The wind was blowing and the moon shone on the water creating the perfect moment. Elena laughed and Damon suddenly forgot how to speak. Her laugh was beautiful. She was the perfect specimen of a women.

"Well, Damon, it's getting late. I should probably get back to my hotel room," Elena told Damon which made both of them a little depressed.

"Walk me?" Elena asked with innocent, childlike eyes. Damon nodded and followed Elena to her room. Once they reached her room, Elena turned around and said, "Thanks for walking me, Damon. I can't wait to hang out with you more." She kissed him on the cheek and walked into her room. Damon was elated. She definitely liked him. And he was determined to make her his. He would not stop until he knew that he had her all to himself.