*I don't own Vampire Diaries*

Hi guys Im really sorry that its been so long. COLLEGE. Thats all I have to say.

I've written this extremely short chapter, just to show a little bit more of Damon, seriously because I just love the guy. I find his P.O.V interesting so couldn't resist. Whenever I write using him I'm always faced with the question, who is the real Damon Salvatore? Do we ever see him?

Little technical note. Taking the mickey is an English expression we use. Forgive me. It means the same sort of thing as taking the p*ss.

Enjoy.

It's 11am and I'm awake. What terrible excuse for a vampire am I? I know that being around humans/Stephan (that boy needs to sort it out) has messed with my body clock slightly, but this is taking the mickey. I decide that the only way to make up for this is to down half bottle of whiskey. And then some.

By four, I'm pretty much gone but I still have the coherency to suggest to myself that Stephan didn't return last night or the night before. With a pang to my heart I deduce bitterly that he is probably shacking up with his girlfriend.

By nine, I decide that I should probably go to bed in case the brother decides to bring her back here; but as I stand up... Wait. No. I can't stand up. How much did I drink? The room is spinning which is impressive since it should take the amount it would to drown an elephant to make me that drunk. Ah well, why stop now?

...

I wake up to an angel looking down on me with those concerned Bambi eyes of hers. It looks like she's saying something to me. God I wish the ringing in my ears would stop.

"What?" I say, probably a tad harshly.

She rolls her eyes. "I'm surprised you're still alive, even though you are a vampire. It's just plain wrong to be able to consume that amount of alcohol."

I give her one of my trade mark grins, even though I don't feel much like it.

"So what brings you to this humble abode, Elena," Saying her name burns my throat. "Why aren't you with Stephan?"

"I was hoping you would know where he is, I haven't seen him for the past three days." She says worriedly.

"Ah." That idiot, what's he up to now?

I notice her analysing my face intently. God I wish she wouldn't. She makes me shiver and I let out an exasperated sigh.

"I'll go look for him. In the meanwhile, you go home and relax. I'll text you if anything comes up, or if he doesn't show."

I sit up, maybe a little too quickly. Damn my head hurts.

"Thanks Damon." She looks relieved, "I think I should stay here though, to wait for Stephan in case he comes here." She nods, as if to reassure herself that this is the correct decision.

"No, Elena!" I groan. "Stop worrying yourself and go home."

"You can't tell me what to do," she says indignantly.

"Elena I'm telling you as a friend," Friend. Jeez. "relax and just go home and wait. What good will it do to stay here? In all honestly I don't think he'll be back here anytime soon, and if you go with me you'll just be in the way."

Ohhhh she looks mad. I can see her shaking in offence, but I don't care, I don't want her around constantly. The other day was great, I felt like we closed a bit of that gap between us. As FRIENDS. FRIENDS! God I hate that word. I know that I can never hope or deserve to have her; so her, coupled with a hangover and my new quest to find my brooding brother doesn't make the outlook of my day too great.

"Well Damon, I don't think you're in a position to call yourself my friend, so don't concern yourself with me."

Ouch. I can't deal with this, so with my best nonchalant face and stand up, getting real close to her face. She nearly steps back but after some visible inner turmoil she stands her ground.

"Get out Elena." I whisper, "I don't want you here when I get back."

"I'm not here for you. I'm here for Stephan!" she shouts. She won't move her ground and I love her more for how brave she is. I hate her more for being devoted only to my brother.

I can feel my face crumpling with the intense hurt and I think she sees it too. "I can't do this." I simply say and run out of the house leaving the confused angel in the lounge, whilst I looked for the love of her life.

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Man, I need a drink.

I'm back to writing so should update very soon.

Review and tell me what you thought of this short chapter! :))