A/N: Just to give you a heads up, this whole chapter is in Damon's point of view. And sorry in advance if there's any mistakes...


Chapter 3

Present- Mystic Falls, Klaus's Family mansion.

Damon POV

When Elena left, I couldn't believe my eyes. She was not the same Elena, she's gotten flirtier or was she naturally just like that? She was never like that around me. She never gave me hugs, that's because you didn't let her be herself. I hated the fact that I was jealous between Klaus's and Elena's banter, would Elena and I ever be like that? Free from our past? Was she like this to all her male friends? This thought only encouraged me more. I need to apologise to Elena, explain to her everything…right after I talked to Klaus. I needed to be updated about everyone...more like need to be updated about Elena. My thoughts we interrupted by Caroline's loud screaming of Elena's name. God she was going to make me deaf by the end of the day, I need to get earplugs later.

Klaus rolled his eyes, "Caroline, leave Elena to eat whatever she wants, you know how she is with food and I highly doubt she's going to put on weight."

She hmphed and stormed out of the room, only turning back to say, "If you need me, don't call me. I've got to get some groceries for dinner tonight. Oh and don't think I haven't noticed your presence Damon Salvawhore, I'm still angry at you for what you did to Elena. Thank god she's found someone else." She stuck out her tongue and left the house. Childish much?

Klaus turned towards me and pointed towards the living room wanting me to follow him; I sat down on the couch whilst he poured two glasses of scotch.

"Still glad to know my buddy still drinks." I joked

"You're not funny. You know what my past is like; I'm scared I might have a drinking problem that would put Caroline in danger. Just like what my father did. I wouldn't know what I'd do if I did something to Caroline." He smiled whilst handing me my glass, I was truly sorry for him.

"I'm proud of you buddy, you went through a lot in your past. You went from a victim of child abuse to a successful business man. Now you're getting married to head cheering bimbo who is a total control freak. But…you deserve this happiness." I stated drinking my scotch in one go.

"Yeah well, the stuff we do for love. Who would've thought I'd fall in love with the girl who annoyed the hell out of me." He wondered.

Who would've thought you'd fall in love with a dumb blonde.I looked around not wanting to comment on what he said because I knew how sensitive he was towards Caroline and noticed a board full of pictures. There was less pictures the last time I saw it, "You still doing photography huh?" looking at the new pictures I haven't seen, there was one picture of Klaus and Elena pulling a funny face, one of Elena and Caroline on the beach wearing bikinis sunbathing, one of Stefan putting his arms around Elena's shoulders and they were laughing...huh, when was this one taken? But one caught my eye the most, it wasn't new... it was an old picture; it was a picture of Elena and I sitting on the edge of the pool with our feet in the water, I had a bump on my forehead whilst she looked completely drunk, but we were caught laughing. If only it was possible to go back in time…

"Yepp and still do some paintings from time to time." Klaus placed a hand on my shoulder glancing at what photo I was looking at and smiled, "Do you remember when that happened?" he asked laughing at the memory

"Yes, it was when…" I smiled getting lost in the memory


Past-Mystic Falls, Klaus's Family Mansion, 22nd September 2007

It's been a whole week since Elena got sent to the Principles office, from what I've heard she's got after school detentions for the rest of the term and it was my entire fault. I've tried to talk to her throughout the whole week but all I got in return is complete silence, when I tried to make jokes, she didn't even smile or even make a comment about how stupid it was or how it didn't even make sense. I followed her around everywhere trying to apologise but she's unresponsive, I even managed to get her number and every time I called her, I would be sent straight to her voicemail. God, you wouldn't even know much voice mails I left her. Even when I texted her, there would be no replies. Every time I try to corner her in the corridors, the cheering bimbos always seem to spot me straight away and shoo me away by threatening to castrate me. I've noticed that the cheerleaders and the football teams gotten closer, we practically hang out with each other all time but whenever I see Elena joking around with the other boys… I get jealous.

I don't know why I care so much about her, maybe it was because she looked so much like Katherine that they could pass as twins (except for the fact that Katherine was one year older). I couldn't believe Katherine, ugh. I hate her, I couldn't believe she just left me used me. I guess it was Karma for all those hearts I broke, after all…our relationship was based on just the sex. I've always had a crush on her, the first time I saw her and when she finally started to notice me, she offered me a deal. It was simple, she calls me and we hook up, she could sleep with anyone she liked to and I could sleep with anyone I wanted to. Obviously, I agreed, the rules were that there had to be not emotions just sex, but I just had to fall for her and I fell for her hard. I was a love-sick fool for the past few years but now I learnt my mistakes. It wasn't going to happen again. I promised myself that I, Damon Salvatore will never let any girl use me, instead...I will use them.

I shook my head to clear my thoughts, it was a Friday night, the Timberwolves won a football game earlier and Klaus invited everyone over to celebrate since his parents were away because of some family business. It was compulsory for the football team to be here and not to mention the cheerleaders were meant to be here as well, which meant Elena will be here...somewhere. I was going to find her, apologise to her and nothing was going to stop me. Since I came kind of late (because my stupid car wouldn't start which meant that I had to come with Tyler) the party was in full swing. People were drunk making out everywhere; the music was blaring, people grinding on each other in the living room and still no sign of Elena. I walked through the crowd ignoring the Girls and Boys who came up to me, congratulating me about the game. God, where was she. I tried looking for the rest of Cheering Bimbos but they've seemed to be missing too, where the hell are people when you need them? I glanced around to see to double-check if I was just being blind and they were actually here but I only saw Rebekah who was clearly busy sticking her tongue down someone's throat…wait that was Stefan. Rebekah and Stefan was making out. REBEKAH AND STEFAN! Who would've thought, ew. I shook my head trying to get the image of them both out of my head.

After a few minutes of looking around I finally spotted Klaus who was holding a Polaroid camera snapping picture of people, I rolled my eyes at his new-found hobby. He would bring that thing everywhere with him claiming that it was important to be 'capturing memories' he was so lucky I wasn't blind yet from all the light, I went up to him and dragged him to the kitchen for some peace and quiet, "Hey man, have you seen Elena?" I asked

He smirked, "Maybe, maybe not. What's in it for me?" He asked innocently

I groaned, I had no time for this, "What's in it for you? How about a punch in the face? Would you like that, huh?" I threatened

Klaus put his hands up in surrender, "Wow you've never been this concerned about a girl since Katherine." He laughed.

I grabbed Klaus's shirt and was about to punch him in the face, to give him a good beating but stopped when he pointed at the window facing his back yard still laughing. I turned my head, there was Elena; she was by herself, sitting on the edge of the pool drinking a bottle of vodka. I let go of Klaus's shirt making sure I pushed him to at least stumble back,rushed outside but forgetting to slide open the glass door and ending up on the floor clutching my ead in agony, I growled at Klaus who was in fits of laughter.

"You gonna help me, dick?" I snapped

"I-need-to-o,hahaha,-take-a-pic-cture-oo-f-this. hahaha" He then laughed some more

"Don't you d-" I started but it was too late, off went the FLASH! I stood up trying to rub the pain away, damn these stupid glass windows. Shoot, there was going to be a bump if I don't put ice over it...but think about Elena, Damon. Ice or Elena? My beautiful face or the beautiful girl? Beautiful girl. I slid open the glass door and walked out only stopping to give Klaus the middle finger because he was holding the picture of me on the floor laughing his head off, saying stuff about how my face looks terrible.

As I came closer to her, my heart started beating frantically, what was I supposed to say? What if she was going to be silent again? What if she told me to leave? Would I leave? Calm down Damon. YOU ARE DAMON SALVATORE. The badass. You don't let any girl make you feel this way. You promised yourself remember? I focused on Elena, she was wearing a black leather jacket on top of a plain white crop top that showed her toned stomach paired with dark red leggings which were rolled up so that her feet were dipped into the pool, her hair was curled which reminded me so much of Katherine. I was so glad she didn't notice me yet; she was too busy looking at the water. I sneaked behind her and covered her eyes, waiting for a reaction of some sorts. I felt her jump, tense up and finally relax then she started giggling. I let out a breath, phew. I guess she wasn't mad at me anymore. But damn, I missed her giggles.

"Damonnnn, whaatt arree youu dooingg?" She slurred taking my hands away from her eye. Oh, great. She was drunk.

"I was trying to find you, what are you doing out here by yourself drunk?" I asked taking the empty bottle of vodka from her hands.

"I'mmm theee swimming pooll guard." She exclaimed

"But there's no one here…" I said confused

"Exactly! Thatt meaanns I'mm doing my job properly. I prommissed Klauus that I would protect hiss swimming pool byy not letting anyone goo in itt and that also meanss youu Mr Salvawhoree." She giggled again

I pouted starting to like this drunk Elena, "Why not? I'm one of Klaus's best mates. And plus it can be our little secret okay?" I took my shoes and socks off, placing it next to Elena's, then sat back next her dipping my feet in.

"I'mmm supposed to still bee anggrryy att youu." She grumbled moving away from me

I started laughing and went to sit next to her again ignoring her complaints, "But haven't I apologised enough? I'm truly sorry Elena Gilbert."

She scrunched her face up, "Okay, I accept yourrr apoloogyy. Frrieeendds?" and pouted

She had this cute facial expression that reminded me of a cute kitten which made me laugh. Damon Salvatore comparing someone to a kitten, who would have thought he'd see the day. I nodded my head in agreement a bit too entusiastically and we both started laughing for no reason at all. Suddenly there was a FLASH! It was Klaus. I was seriously tempted in breaking that camera of his, Elena and I both turned around to glare at him.

Klaus had a smug grin on his face, "This one's going on the board." I rolled my eyes accepting the fact that I had no opinion on the board whatsoever.

"Damooonnnn, I'mmm sleeeppyyy. Cannn youu takee mee homee? Thaaatt's wwwhaatt frrieendss doo, doonnn'tt they? Drooppp them home?" she asked leaning her head on my shoulder sleepily, forgetting the fact that Klaus was snickering at us.

She didn't have to ask twice, I turned to Klaus who was about to take another picture, "Could you stop laughing at me and get Tyler, I need to get Elena home." I snapped

"But you just got here Damon." He complained

"GET. TYLER. NOW." I snarled

"Calm down Damon, just because you've just gotten friend-zoned, it doesn't mean you have to take your anger out on me mate." And walked off whistling, whilst looking at the picture he just took which made him laugh...again.

I looked back down to Elena who was now cradled in my lap, her head tucked under my chin and her body curled...just like a cat. I gazed at her, I was still amazed by the fact that I haven't noticed her from all these years. It can't be that she isn't hot, I mean she is one damn fine girl, I would've noticed her from miles away. I am Damon Salvatore.

All of a sudden a loud bang of a door is heard, faintly followed by the sound of Klaus's laughter and shout of "You guys are so whipped!" and here comes Tyler running for his life as if something bad happened, "Elena, are you okay baby girl?" he said trying to shake Elena awake but being stopped by me.

"Don't wake her up dick, she just fell asleep. Go pick up our shoes and socks. Come on let's take her home and if you still want to party we'll come back. We all know the Tyler Lockwood parties till the sun goes down." I said sarcastically. I picked up Elena bridal style which made her cuddle even more into me, why is she turning me on even when she's asleep? And started to walk towards where Tyler parked the car, going through the path that was on the side of the house because there was no way in hell we were going through that ruckus that was happening in the house.

Once we got into the car, I placed Elena in the backseat so that she could lie down and then went to sit in the passenger seat waiting for Tyler to drive the car but then, that's when I realised…I didn't know where she lived. I turned in my seat and gently shook Elena, Ignoring Tyler who mimicked, "Don't wake her up dick." I gave him the finger and turned back to Elena whose eyes fluttered open, "We're taking you home but there's one small problem…we don't know where you live, what's your address?" I asked

"2104 Maple Street…" she murmured sleepily and fell back asleep.

I turned back facing Tyler, still in a state of shock, "She lives right next to me. And I didn't even know." I murmered putting my shoes and socks back on.

"I swear, Damon. You need to open your eyes just a bit wider. You have had a hot girl living right next to you all this time and you didn't even know! I think all that sex has gotten to your brain. You're losing your touch, Salvatore. Damn, if only if I was in your situation right now." he then started to ramble on about meeting this chic at the party who was totally hook on him and stated he needed to get back as soon as possible hence why he started driving as fast as he could to go to Elena's house.

When we arrived at Elena's house, I took her shoes and socks, picked her up bridal style again,then took her out of the car and made my way towards the front door telling Tyler to go back to the party since I was going home after this. Before I stepped on the first step, the door opened and there was Mr Gilbert looking at Elena with so much worry, "What happened? Is she okay?" he rushed and took her from my arms, instantly taking her upstairs telling me to follow.

"Well, I found her sitting on the edge of the pool she also had quite a lot to drink but I took the bottle of vodka away from her before she could finish it, then she kind of dozed of asleep asking me to drop her off." I whispered not wanting to wake Elena up.

"Thanks for bringing her home, I totally appreciate it Damon." He shook my hand giving me a firm handshake and smiled. How the hell did he know my name? Oh, right founding families knew other founding families. I wonder what my parents have been telling Elena's parents.

"You're welcome Mr Gilbert. " I started but was quickly interrupted

"Call me Grayson…It makes me sound so old" He corrected me

"You're welcome Grayson." I smiled at his kindness, but didn't he knew who I was? That I was a heart breaker/manwhore?

"You know…I used to be like you. Sleeping around at your age, not caring what anyone said. Partying all night and day. It'll get better in the end because you'll find that special someone who you would want to change the way you are, because you love them that much." He said as if he was reading my mind. I didn't know what to say except smile and wonder when that special time will come... If it will ever come.


Present- Mystic Falls, Klaus's Family Mansion

"I knew you were whipped on Elena…What the hell happened to you Damon? Why did you break her heart?" Klaus asked getting frustrated.

"BECAUSE I WAS STUPID. I was stupid enough to agree to the stupid bet. The bet that Tyler Lockwood made…Did you tell Elena it was Tyler's fault? Did Stefan tell her?" I dreading the answer of the three lettered word,'yes' but instantly relaxed when Klaus replied,

"It isn't our place to tell her, Damon. I should've told her Damon; do you know how difficult it is to be so close to Elena as if we were bothers and sisters but not tell her the truth? If she finds out that we've kept this from her for 7 years, not even that...if she found out it was all Tyler's fault we'll lose her forever Damon. AND not to mention Caroline, they're best friends Damon! Obviously she's going to take Elena's side; it's going to affect me and Caroline's relationship, Damon. " he rambled on

I scrunched my face in confusion, "What has Tyler got to do with losing her forever?"

His eyes widened realising what he had just said, "Well…Elena's…kind…of…dating…him." He mumbled fidgeting with his hands

NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO. Suddenly, images appeared in my head. Elena and Tyler laughing. Elena and Tyler hugging. Elena and Tyler on a date. Elena and Tyler watching a movie together. Elena and Tyler kissing. My hands tightened around the empty glass in anger, until it finally shattered. This can not be happening.


A/N: Thanks for all those people who reviewed/followed/favourited so far. I was really unsure about this chapter so I rewrote it about 2 times because there was meant to be a big revealing of something else but I thought that it would be rushing the story a bit too fast since I'm still on the 3rd chapter and I haven't really introduced the rest of the characters who plays important roles in this story, then there was this decision whether or not to include Elena's present point of view but then I thought it would've spoilt it...hmmm, decision, decisions. So, I'm really sorry if this chapter wasn't good. Tell me what you think about it?