The Fate of Us
Disclaimer: I do not own The Vampire Diaries. I wish I did. I do own this plot, but the characters belong to the CW and L.J. Smith.
Summary: Elena has just graduated high school. She and her friends are embarking on a cross country road trip for a few months before college. However, their bus is stopped by masked men and one of the men is immediately drawn to Elena. He takes her from the bus and will do anything to keep her…anything.
Author's Note: I am back with a new chapter. I am sorry it has been a while. Our family took a vacation and then real life has been a little crazy. I wanted to thank all of you for your wonderful reviews. They mean so much to me and made me push to get this chapter done even with the mountain of other things I am doing at this time. I would love to know your thoughts. Please read and review. Thank you so much!
Chapter Two – Introductions
Elena doesn't know how long they have been driving. She had fallen asleep several times. She leaned her head against the cool windowpane and stared out at the countryside. The man had not blindfolded her or tied her up. She would catch him gazing at her many times throughout the trip. They turned down another road and then Elena saw a beautiful mansion nestled in the trees. Damon entered some security code and the huge iron gates that surrounded the mansion's gate opened. Damon pulled up into the driveway and pulled the SUV into the garage. He shut the garage door immediately and Elena saw a sleek, black convertible occupying another space in the garage.
Damon got out of the car and opened Elena's door for her before taking her hand in his. She wanted to pull it away, but thought it best not to anger him. He pulled her behind him and up the stairs into the house. The house was massive. It was three stories and very richly decorated. There were plush carpets and shiny floors. The opulence surprised Elena, but she said nothing. Damon led her up the stairs and down the hall. He opened a door and Elena gazed in at the massive room.
Damon's low voice cuts through the silence. "This will be your room. There is a private bathroom just through that door." He says pointing in that direction. "There is also a large walk in closet just through there. It will be stocked with a full wardrobe for you soon."
Elena nods, but says nothing. She walks around the room and takes in the rich tapestries. She gazes out the window into the expansive backyard. There is an in ground pool, tennis courts, and a hot tub. Beyond that is miles of trees as far as she can see. Damon's voice startles her again. "My house is the only house around for miles and it is gated. You will not be able to escape me."
Elena whirls around on him in anger. "What do you want from me?" She yells.
He smirks at her and walks towards her slowly. Elena backs up against the window and Damon reaches out and touches her cheek gently. "Welcome home, Elena." He says sensually. He turns around and walks out of the room before locking the door behind him. Elena tries the door anyway and realizes it is locked. She huffs in exasperation. She goes back to the windows, but they don't open and even if they did there is nowhere for her to go. Her room is too high off the ground for her to jump. She turns and walks into the bathroom. She is shocked to see a Jacuzzi bathtub and also a shower with multiple showerheads in it. She walks into the empty walk in closet and it is enormous.
A brief knock on the door causes Elena to rush back into the main room. Damon comes in carrying her bag and also another bag. He sets her bag on the bed and the other bag next to it. Damon looks at her intently and Elena looks away so she doesn't get lost in his eyes. "I brought your things, minus your cell phone and computer of course. I also brought you a bag of items you might need. Please feel free to take a bath or a shower. I won't disturb you until dinner time in a few hours. There is a big screen television in that cabinet, a dvd player and a wide variety of movies and television shows. You also have dish channels so you can watch whatever you like. In the cabinet across the room, there are hundreds of books. I hope those will suffice for the evening. See you in a few hours." He says softly before leaving and locking the door behind him. Elena picks up the other bag and peers inside. There is some very expensive shampoo, conditioners, body soaps, and body lotions along with other necessities necessary for good hygiene.
Elena's mind starts to wonder and she thinks about Damon and what his plans are for her. He hadn't harmed her. He hadn't tied her up or blindfolded her. He locked her in a luxurious room, not in a dungeon or dirty basement. He had been a perfect gentleman in spite of the fact that he had kidnapped her and taken her from everyone she loves. Elena rifles through her bag and pulls out a long black skirt and a short sleeved blouse. She had always felt comfortable and confident in the skirt and wanted something familiar to cling to as she gathered the items and went to take a bath. She filled the Jacuzzi tub and laid back in it with her head resting on a bath pillow she had found. She luxuriated in the bubbles and the swirling water and tried to relax. She washed her hair twice with shampoo and then with the deep cleansing conditioner before she decided it was time to get out. The bathing products Damon gave her made her skin feel soft and left it glowing, while her hair felt fresh and healthy.
She opted not to blow dry her hair and instead decided to let it air dry leaving it a little curly. She certainly wasn't trying to impress anyone and she didn't feel like styling her hair. Stefan had always liked her hair straightened. He said it made her look incredibly sexy and she didn't want to feel that way now. Matt had liked her hair no matter what, but Matt had always been more deep than Stefan. Elena shakes her head and lounges on the bed before turning on the television. She flipped through the channels before settling on the news. She was wondering if her disappearance had made headlines yet.
Fox News reports state that eighteen year old Elena Gilbert was abducted by a team of men in black SUVs when she was on vacation with her brother and their friends earlier today. Elena agreed to go with one of the men when her brother's life was threatened.
The newscast went on to show her picture and it was one of her with Stefan. She looked at herself carefully and jumped when Damon's soft voice permeated the air.
"You don't look like you are happy with his arms around you." He stated in a tone that left no room for argument.
Elena shrugged her shoulders and refused to turn her gaze where he was leaning against the doorframe of her bedroom door. "You don't know anything about me."
Damon quickly walked into the room and sat down carefully on the foot of her bed being careful not to get close to her so she wouldn't be uncomfortable with him. As much as Elena wanted to she didn't flinch away from him…something much stronger held her in place and it frightened her. "Elena, you are mysterious in many ways but anyone who is looking hard enough at that photo…" He paused the photo on the TV screen. "Anyone looking at that photo would see that there is no excitement or happiness in your eyes. Anyone who was truly looking at you would be able to see that."
Elena felt her breath catch in her throat as she looked at this strange, attractive man. He was gorgeous; she couldn't deny that. His entire body looked toned and he had the most intense eyes Elena had ever seen. She shocked herself by being honest with him. "I guess no one is really looking at me then." She said softly.
She felt surprise overcome her as Damon moved closer to her and gently set his hand on top of hers and she couldn't pull away from him. His touch sent an electric shock through her body and she felt it from the roots on her head to the tips of her toes. Her body had never reacted like that…to anyone. Damon was gazing at her and she stared back at him getting lost in his mesmerizing eyes. His voice is low, and sensual when he responds. "I'm really looking at you, Elena. I see you."
For some reason his words make Elena feel warm and safe. She stands up and pulls her hand out of his for a moment before walking over to the window. The distance helps her clear her head. "What do you want from me?" She asks softly.
Damon stands from the bed and carefully approaches her until he is standing beside her. He doesn't touch her, but they both feel the electricity of their closeness. "I want to make you happy, Elena."
Elena turns to face him in frustration. "Then let me go."
Damon shakes his head determinedly. "Let you go back to that life? No. I won't do that. If you give this a chance then I know you could be happy here with me."
Elena scoffs and turns away again. "You're forgetting a very important part, Damon. You kidnapped me! It is not my choice to remain with you!"
In spite of herself Elena feels tears well up in her eyes as she tries to blink them away. Damon's voice fills the quiet. "I haven't forgotten, Elena. I just know in time you will feel differently for me."
Elena shakes her head viciously. "Never."
Damon's soft laughter fills the room. "You are already affected by me, Elena. Can't you feel the electricity dancing in the air? Didn't you feel the sparks when I touched your hand? We are attracted to one another even if you don't want to admit it."
Elena doesn't say anything. He is right of course, but she isn't going to let him know it. Her silence gives him the answer he wants anyway as he grins at her.
"I knew you were going to be stubborn about it, but I can wait for you as long as it takes."
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