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She lay on her bed, looking at the ceiling. It had only been a few days but she couldn't get the handsome Damon Salvatore off of her mind. It was driving her mad! She turned her eyes to the window, watching the moon rise slowly through the trees. She got up, adjusting her tank top and cotton boyshorts. Sure she was a heftier girl, but in her room, she didn't have to worry about that. This was her safe place, where she didn't have to worry about people staring at Elena's fat cousin. She sighed, looking down at herself. Maybe she should lose a couple pounds though.

Shaking those thoughts from her head, making her way towards her window and looking out. It was only 8 o clock and it was a Friday night. Elena was with Stefan and who knows where Jeremy was. She bit her lip and dressed, deciding to go to the Grill. Maybe someone was there she could hang out with. She dressed in black skinny jeans and kept on her purple tank top. She took out her black jean jacket and shrugged it on. She added a soft amount of makeup. Just to highlight her eyes and lips. Dark liner and a shade of smokey grey shadow with some mascara and just a clear gloss to her lips. Checking her hair, she smiled as she slipped on her purple converse chucks. Purple was her color of choice. It was her mother's favorite as well.

She made her way downstairs and grabbed her purse from the dining room table. Seeing Jenna and Alaric making out on the couch, she laughed, causing them to break apart. Alaric chuckled and moved away as Jenna flushed and straightened her clothes. "Amber! I w-was just..." Amber shaking her head stopped her excuse. "I was just wondering if I could use the car?" Jenna nodded. "Yeah sure! Keys are in my purse. Headed to the Grill?" She asked, moving towards her. Amber nodded. "Yeah. I didn't want to be cooped up in my room." Jenna nodded, hugging the girl. "Be safe. Call me if you decide to stay out late, ok?" Amber smiled. "Sure thing. Enjoy." She teased, causing Alaric to laugh and Jenna to flush as she walked out.

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As she pulled into the Grill, she began to regret her decision. Sure they were nice, but what if Elena's friends didn't want to hang out with her without Elena around? She sighed, laying her head back against the seat. A knock at her window caused her to jump in alarm. She breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Damon standing outside her window. Then she blushed and opened the door, causing him to smile. "Hi there. I have to tell you, it's more fun inside." He stage whispered, causing her to laugh.

"I know that. Just got nervous about hanging with Elena's friends." He waved that off. "Don't worry about them. Come hang out with me." He closed her door and held out his arm, causing her to blush and smile. "Thank you, Damon." He smirked. "My pleasure, Miss Amber." The way he said her name caused her to get goosebumps. She lowered her glance to her clothes, feeling nervous. "You look fine." He answered, causing her eyes to meet his. "Mind reader?" He shook his head. "I'm good at reading people. You should have more confidence. You're beautiful." This caused her to giggle and look down.

Damon frowned as he led her through the crowd. Where did THAT come from? He never complimented anyone. Shaking it off, he sat down at the bar, ordering a drink. "What would you like?" He asked. She blinked, looking at him. "I can't. I'm underage." She whispered. He grinned and looked at the bartender. "She'll have a vodka and orange juice." Amber watched in shock as the bartender didn't question it. "How...how did you do that?" She asked, looking at him. He looked at her and smiled. "We vampires have many gifts. It's called compulsion. I can make anyone do anything I want to." He eyed her locket. "Unless they are wearing vervain." She reached up, her fingertips touching it. "That's why they told me never to take this off." She stated, her eyes wide.

He nodded. "They wanted to keep you safe from us." He sipped his drink as soon as he got it. "I'm sorry about that, by the way. You shouldn't have had to see that." She lowered her head, her curls masking her face. "It was the scariest thing I've ever seen." She whispered, her voice thick with tears. He frowned again, smelling the salt. He lifted her chin, forcing her to look at him. "Then do your best to make sure you live life. Don't be afraid of it. You have a second chance. Don't waste it."

She looked into his eyes and smiled, putting her hand on his arm. "Thank you Damon." Her touch sent a warmth through him and he turned back to his drink, downing it quickly. What was going on? What was this girl doing to him? Amber sipped her drink as he ordered another. It was set before him when he smiled. "Well if it isn't the white horses." Amber turned in shock to see Stefan and Elena standing behind them, looking furious. Elena grabbed Amber and dragged her off the barstool. "Come on, Amber. I'm taking you home." Elena stated at the same time Stefan sighed at his brother. "Didn't I tell you to leave her alone?"

Damon rolled his eyes and swung off of the stool. "All we were doing was having a chat and a drink. What's the harm with that?" He asked with a smirk. Amber sighed and pulled her arm from Elena's grasp. "Nothing is happening guys! We were just hanging out, that's all. What's with you guys?" Elena frowned and shook her head. "He's bad news Amber, trust me." She sighed, shaking her head. "I do trust you Elena but what are you expecting him to do? He can't use compulsion on me and he can't bite me, so what's the big deal?" Elena turned her worried eyes to Stefan. He turned to her. "He's dangerous, Amber. We both know this from experience."

Damon scoffed and handed Amber her drink. "Nothing is going to happen little brother. Now, if you two don't mind, we will finish our drink and our conversation. Please don't be so rude as to interrupt again." He put his hand to her back and began to lead her away. "I'll be fine, Elena." Amber assured before they walked off. Elena crossed her arms as she watched them. "We have to keep him away from her, Stefan. I don't trust him." He nodded. "I don't either. We just need to watch him closely."

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It was several hours later and Damon was driving a giggly Amber home. Seeing all the lights off at the Gilbert house, he made his way to the other side of the car, picking her up. He used his speed to get up the stairs and set her onto her bed. Her head fell onto the pillow and she sighed, looking up at him. She watched him in wonder as he pulled her shoes and jacket off. He unbuttoned her jeans and pulled them down the length of her legs, causing her to blush. "Don't look at them." She whispered, covering her legs with the blanket. He sighed and sat next to her on the bed. "There is nothing wrong with you, Amber. You're beautiful." There went another compliment.

She smiled and her eyes closed. "Thank you, Damon." She mumbled, falling to sleep soon after. He frowned as he looked down on her, trying to figure out why she affected him so. He reached down, pushing a curl from her face. His fingers traced her cheek and he tilted his head. He leaned down to breathe in her scent. Vanilla and strawberries. His eyes closed and he sighed. "Goodnight Amber." He whispered before disappearing.

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Elena Gilbert watched from her cracked door, shock in her eyes. She shut her door and made her way to her bed, calling Stefan. "You will NEVER believe what just happened..."