AN: Two chapters in one day! I already finished the next two so I wanted to post them when I got the chance too. I was going to post this earlier but I was busy throughout the day. Also, Elena lives in the boardinghouse, but had to go somewhere so Damon has to pick her up. Don't forget to review!
5:30PM
Caroline Forbes's House
Elena looked over her appearance in the mirror. She was wearing a long red dress with black shoes that she borrowed from Caroline. Also, she was wearing hoop earrings and her hair was slightly wavy. (Outfit in Gallery) After picking up Damon's gift earlier, Elena called Caroline and asked if she could get ready at her house which she agreed too. Elena thought that since it was a special day, Damon could pick her up somewhere else to make it feel more like date. She smiled at the thought since they really needed a break from all the supernatural drama that has been happening over the past few months.
At that moment, the doorbell rang and Elena ran to get her purse, put on her shoes and opened the door. On the other side was Damon who had a genuine smile on his face after seeing her open the door. She gave him a smile in return and then the couple walked hand in hand to Damon's Camaro. When they got in the car, Elena asked "Where are we going for dinner tonight?" She was very curious since there weren't many restaurants in Mystic Falls. Damon just looked at her, "Well since its a special night for the two of us, I compelled the owner of the Mystic Grill to let us have the entire restaurant opened for just the two of us". Elena looked a little shocked since she didn't expect Damon to do that and she almost everyone there was on vervain. However, when she asked him how he managed to do it, he just did his famous smirk at her that she secretly loved in response.
Eventually, the couple arrived at the grill and they got the best seats in the restaurant according to Damon which were located in the centre. When they sat down, Elena used to the time to look at the view of the restaurant. There were candles/flowers everywhere and even tables were moved to side to create a dance floor in the middle, with a CD player sitting by the stage. Elena was shocked but also touched that Damon put in all the effort to make their night special especially since he already told her he wasn't the most romantic person. Damon then arrived back with two menus in his hand and gave one to her. Elena then took advantage of the moment to ask him a question, "Damon, the Grill looks amazing. How did you manage to do this all"? Damon put down the menu he was looking at earlier, "Well, I know you and your friends loved coming here and I wanted to make it look nice. So I got Blondie and Witchy to help me get all the decorations and we finished it all last night", he responded smiling but also concerned after seeing that Elena had tears in her eyes. Elena saw the look in his eyes and said "I'm not crying because I am upset; I'm just touched that you did all of this for me and that you got Caroline and Bonnie to help too". Damon smiles at her, "Well they don't exactly hate me anymore and I am glad that you like it". Elena smiles and then looks at her menu. She eventually decides to have the chicken parmasean which Damon agrees with. He then takes the menus and heads to the kitchen. While he is cooking, Elena watches him while he cooks and notices that he adds some extra spices to the food to make it taste better; unlike Stefan who just follows the recipe all the time which makes the food plain. "Are you enjoying watching me cook Miss Gilbert", Damon's voice says bringing Elena out of her thoughts. "Well yes as a matter of fact I am enjoying watching you Mister Salvatore since it's pretty lonely when you're not here", she reponds in a teasing voice which makes Damon laugh to himself.
Thirty minutes later, Damon finishes their meal and brings out for his lady. "Here is the dinner you requested milady". Elena says thank you and then gasps at her meal. On the plate is some chicken Parmesean with some pasta on the side. She also notes that he gave each of them a glass of blood since they are also vampires as well. Damon then sits down in his seat and they start eating their meal. As soon as Elena tastes the first bite, her mouth starts watering, "Mmm, this the best chicken parmesean I've ever had in my life! Damon, how did you learn to cook something so good?" Damon smiles at her comment, "Well being a vampire for 146 years has given me tons of experience and I did work in a restaurant in the 1960's. Plus, I also had to take care of Stefan since our father was too busy to take care of us most of the time". Elena smiles but is also surprised since Damon didn't really open about his past, especially his human one.
After finishing their dinner, Damon took their plates back to kitchen, sat back down and brought the rectangular box outside of his pocket. "I think it's time we exchange gifts now" he said and Elena nods her head. She then takes out a tall bottle with a red bow on it. "I picked up your gift today so hope you like it" she says and Damon takes the bow of the bottle. He then smirks after seeing that Elena gave him a bottle of bourbon. Elena sees his expression; "I know how much you love drinking bourbon so I decided to get you a bottle. Plus you are getting your real present tonight" she responds in a teasing voice. "Well then I am very much looking forward to my present tonight then" he replies in the same teasing tone while raising his eyebrows at the same time, but then leans forward to kiss her on the lips which she lovingly returns. After they break apart, Elena opens her gift and makes a big gasping voice after seeing the heart-shaped necklace. Damon then takes her hand, "I know I am not the most romantic person in the world, but this necklace used to belong to my mother. She told me to give it to the love of my life and I knew it was you when you stayed with me when I was dying from the werewolf bite. It's full of Lapis Lazuli so you can use it as a daylight necklace to replace your old one..." Damon doesn't get the chance to finish since Elena kisses him passionately on the lips while tears are running down her cheeks. She then pulls away and opens the necklace where she sees the words "ti amo con tutto il cuore" inside it. Elena then looks at the Damon with a confused look on her face and he explains "it's Italian for "I love you with all my heart" since my family was originally from Italy". Elena then looks at Damon with tears in her eyes, "Damon, this is the best gift I could ever recieve. I know your mother was probably a wonderful woman and I will cherish this forever". She then turns around and Damon puts the necklace around her neck. She then kisses him again and says "thank you very much for the date Damon. It's one of the greatest nights of my life". Damon smiles at her, "I am glad that you are enjoying yourself, but the night isn't over yet". He then heads over to the CD player...
AN: Cliffhanger!
I know they suck but it has to happen, plus it will keep you guys hooked! I promise that the final part will be updated soon so you won't have to wait too long. Until then leave your thoughts!
