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While writing this chapter I kept listening to Fix You by Coldplay. You'll kind of see why.
Damon paced the hospital floors. This was driving him insane. Elena was there, helpless, and there was nothing he could do about it. He couldn't fix this, he couldn't make her better. He just had to wait. Wait and hope that she would be okay. He couldn't remember ever feeling this helpless when it came to Elena. He was always able to do something and she would be okay. He leaned towards one of the windows, pressing his hand against it. He took a deep breath and stared at the city of Mystic Falls.
"Elena, Damon's here." Elena needed her aunt's help to get ready for this so she told Damon to pick her up there for their date.
Elena's heart raced she felt like a little kid all over again. She made her way to the stairs slowly trying to calm her nerves the whole way down. This wasn't a big deal, she told herself over and over again. She turned when she saw Damon standing next to Ric talking to him and Jenna. She let her eyes look him up and down before clearing her throat to get their attention. Damon turned and took a deep breath. "You look amazing Damon." She smiled walking towards them.
"You look… beautiful." Damon reached his hand out and took Elena's. He looked at her, really looked at her. She was wearing a black and white mid-thigh dress with a black belt around her waist, and a pair of red heels. It was simple but he couldn't stop looking at her. "You ready to go?" He finally choked out. His mouth felt dry and he couldn't think enough to form words. Never had a woman made him feel like this before.
Elena smiled and nodded. She glanced back a Jenna who gave her an approving nod and with that they left the house.
Damon opened the door for Elena and hurried over to his side once she was in. "I'm really glad you're coming out with me tonight." He smiled over at her as he drove to the restaurant.
"Me too," she admitted shyly. They stayed in a comfortable silence the rest of the drive.
Once they arrived for dinner Elena held onto Damon's arm as he led her inside. They took their seats and studied the menus. "Have you decided what you want to order?" Elena glanced up at the waiter and nodded before looking back down at her menu.
"I want the Marinated Chicken with a side of Caesar Salad please." She handed her menu to the man and looked at Damon.
"I'd like the Filet Mignon and a small Green Salad on the side."
The waiter nodded and took his menu. "And to drink?"
Damon looked at Elena and ordered a bottle of wine.
Throughout dinner they talked and laughed. Elena asked about Damon's parents. She found out that his mom died shortly after his brother, Stefan was born and when Damon turned 16 he ran away from home.
Elena told Damon out her parents, about the day they died and about her little brother, Jeremy. She mentioned her ex once but when Damon asked her about him she closed off. She wouldn't say anything and changed the subject immediately.
Just as they finished dinner someone approached the table.
"Elena, Elena. It's a surprise seeing you out here." He looked over at Damon and sighed. "Is this why I haven't seen you around lately?"
She took a deep breath and looked up at the man. "What are you doing here Elijah? You know what… Don't answer that. I don't care. My date and I were just leaving." She stood up and looked at Damon pleading that he understood. He nodded and stood up.
Elena turned to walk away but felt Elijah's hand tightly on her arm, jerking her back to him. He whispered in her ear, "You're going to tell that boy you had a nice time, but you're not interested. And then you're going to come over and were going to have a nice little time like we used to. Got it? And if you don't, well we both know what I'm capable of."
Damon looked and saw what was going on. He pulled Elijah away from Elena and walked outside with her. She felt tears in her eyes and turned her head trying to hide from Damon. "Elena what's wrong?"
"Just take me home Damon."
"Damon you need to relax." He turned quickly and saw Stefan. Without another thought he grabbed his brother and pulled him into a tight hug. "Elena's strong. She'll be okay, I promise."
Damon nodded slightly but kept a firm hold on Stefan. Finally he pulled away from him and they sat down. "What are you doing here?"
"Caroline called me. She told me about Elena. I was worried about you so I flew down as soon as I could. I know this all happened a few weeks ago, but when Caroline called and said Elena needed surgery I dropped everything and came here."
"I feel worthless Stefan. There is absolutely nothing I can do for her. Nothing Stefan. All this is my fault. If I would have just paid more attention Elena wouldn't be here right now. We'd be planning our fucking wedding and everything would be fine."
Stefan shook his head. "Damon stop thinking like that. This wasn't your fault. You can't blame yourself. Elena will get better and you will plan your wedding. You're going to marry that girl whether it's tomorrow or in 5 years."
Damon sighed and stood up. "This isn't how it was supposed to happen. This isn't what we had planned. I'm supposed to be able to save her, help her."
Elena looked at the clock 1:00 am. She pulled herself out of her bed, changed into a pair of jean and a t-shirt, and left to Elijah's house. She wanted things to work out with Damon. She told herself that she would tell Elijah that his threats weren't going to work anymore. She was going to tell him that whatever has went on between them is done.
She felt a nerve of panic hit her as she walked up to the front door and knocked. "It took long enough." Elijah looked at her and frowned. "And you didn't even make yourself look decent."
Elena swallowed and thought about Damon. "Look Elijah. I'm done. This little game that you've been playing done. I'm not playing. You're threats don't scare me anymore. It's done."
Elijah looked at her and laughed before pulled her tight against him. "Is this because of the little punk I saw you with tonight? You're terrified Elena. You know what I can do. Don't be a stupid little girl."
Elena took a deep breath and felt the tears in her eyes as Elijah pulled her inside. She was defenseless against him and he knew it. There was nothing she could do to stop what was about to happen.
Elijah smacked her cheek when he saw her crying. "Grow up Elena. You know how this works." He ripped her shirt off and threw her onto his bed. He tied her arms over her head and to the bed. Before she knew it they were both naked.
"Please Elijah," she begged even though she knew it was no use. "Please stop."
Elijah shoved himself inside Elena. He growled as she cried out. He continued thrust hard and she let the tears falls completely. She knew she should have come here tonight. Elijah finished and stood up. He pulled his pants on, untied Elena and pulled her up from the bed. "Now leave. I'll call you when I'm bored again." He pushed her hard against the wall and whispered loudly in her ear. "Next time this happens, I won't be so nice about it."
Elena pulled her jeans and bra on. She wrapped her arms around herself and hurried outside. She couldn't stop crying. Instantly she regretted walking here. Without a second thought she called the only person she knew she could. Not even 10 minutes later she heard the roar of his blue Camaro.
His heart sank when he saw her. She had her arms tight around herself her hair was a mess. As he got closer he noticed the bruises on her neck and arms. He pulled off his jacket and wrapped it around her. He pulled her into his arms as she cried. He finally picked her up and carried her to his car. As he drove down the road he heard her mumble quietly. "What'd you say?"
"I don't want to go home. I'm scared."
"Want to go to my house?" He asked her nervously.
She nodded slightly and pulled Damon's jacket tighter around her.
Every time Damon thought back to that night his chest tightened. She was so hurt and lost. He looked around noticing everyone had left. He was there, alone. He sat down and pulled out his phone. He stared that the picture of her after he proposed. The look of pure joy was on her face. That was the smile he'd been used to getting from her. He couldn't believe how far away everything else seemed at this moment. All of their plans put on hold.
Finally Damon went back into Elena's room and waited. He leaned his head back and fell asleep.
"Elena, wake up."
"I'm too tired." Elena groaned and pulled the pillow over her head.
"Elena, you need to get up. It's almost 10 o'clock. Caroline won't stop calling." Elena sat up and took her phone from Damon.
"Hello?" He couldn't help but smile at the annoyed look on her face.
"Oh my god! Elena where are you? I've been freaking out all morning. I got up and you were gone. Please tell me you're okay."
Elena sighed, "I'm fine Caroline. I'm with Damon, don't worry okay? I'm not sure when I'll be back."
Caroline let out a sound of relief. "Thank god. I was scared something had happened after what you told me what happened at dinner."
"I know. I'm sorry." She looked up at Damon before continuing. She could see all the questions he wanted answers to in his eyes. "I'll talk to you later Care. Bye." She hung up the phone before Caroline could even respond. "Go ahead. Ask me whatever."
Damon sat down next to Elena. "What happened last night? I want to know the truth. Not some bullshit version you tried to feed me last night before you fell asleep.
"Elijah threatened me at dinner," she looked down and took a deep breath. "I went over there to tell him that everything was done between us. He attacked me, ra…" She struggled to keep her voice strong but it was no use. She felt the familiar sting in her eyes and let the tears fall.
Damon instantly pulled her close and wrapped his arms around her. "Shh… You don't have to continue. It's okay."
She shook her head and slightly pulled away. "I need to tell someone… Please just let me finish." Damon nodded and took her hand in his as she started talking again. "He raped me. And then threw me against the wall. I'm scared Damon. I don't want to be alone. What if he comes after me again?"
"Hey," Damon rubbed his hand against Elena's cheek. "No one is going to hurt you. I won't let that happen. Trust me?"
"I do." Her response was immediate and Damon felt the happiness inside him rise. "I'm sorry Damon. I shouldn't have gone over there. I'm sorry for what happened. I know you aren't my boyfriend but it feels like I cheated on you in a way."
"Elena look at me." He moved his hand to her chin and lifted her head up so he could see her eyes. "It's doesn't matter. Even if I was this wasn't your fault. I don't feel cheated on. I just feel like I'm ready to kill that asshole and any other guy that makes you feel this way." He leaned down and kissed her forehead gently. "You're never alone Elena. I hope you know that."
Elena leaned her head against Damon's chest. She never wanted to let this moment go. She smiled to herself because for the first time in years, she knew she wasn't going to be alone anymore. She felt Damon's arms around her and closed her eye. In that moment, Elena knew she was falling for Damon and she prayed to god that he felt the same way.
"Mr. Salvatore?" The doctor woke Damon up. "I'm Dr. Bennett, I performed Elena's surgery." Damon sat up instantly. "Don't worry, the surgery went well. Now all we can do is wait. We'll have to run some tests in a few days to make sure the swelling is going done, but I don't have any worries. Your wife is a strong woman. She's lucky to have someone like you around."
Damon smiled at the comment. He loved the fact that she thought Elena was his wife. He knew it was going to be a fact one day. It didn't matter how long he had to wait. He was never giving up on her. He was keeping to his promise. Elena was never going to be alone.
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