The Way To A Man's Heart

Firstly, I want to apologise for the very late update, even though I still have heaps of revision to do I just had to update this one since I know it's been more than a week since I promised an update ... Secondly thanks a bunch for all the favourites/reviews/author alerts and all that, you guys are the bestest!! Lastly, I had so much fun writing this! I just hope I don't disappoint...

Elena rushed home to an almost empty house, Jenna was out with Alaric and wouldn't be back till late, and Jeremy was locked away in his room, the bass of his music thudding throughout the house, in his own little world. He was still angry with Elena after the whole erasing memory debacle; leaving the room whenever she entered, blatantly blanking her at breakfast; she was sure with time Jeremy would forgive her, she just hoped it was soon, she was missing her little brother. But right now he needed space, and she understood.

At the moment, the only thing on Elena's mind was the insanely handsome being waiting for her. His last text still on her mind, 'In 2 hours U R mine,' her stomach fluttered at just those words, the effect he had on her was unreal. Throughout the drive back from the grill she couldn't help but smile as she remembered the way his eyebrows raised as he looked at her from the bar, his mischievous smirk as he headed to the restrooms, the way her stomach fluttered at just his look. In those moments Elena realised – she had been with the wrong brother all that time, and the one she was meant to be with was standing in front of her the whole time.

All this time, I can't believe I couldn't see
kept in the dark but you were there in front of me...

According to her alarm clock, Elena had just over an hour to get ready, 'enough time, seeing as I won't be wearing a lot,' Elena smiled to herself, she had been waiting for this all day, and that little fumble in the restroom in the Grill made her want him even more. Wanting to be fresh for her night with Damon, Elena had a quick shower, remembering to use her rose scented body wash she knew Damon loved. After blow-drying her hair Elena rummaged through her drawer finding the two small, lacy garments she had been dying to wear all day. Slipping them on she glanced at herself in the mirror, she just hoped Damon would approve of her choice of lingerie, she was sure he was an expert in these matters.

After donning a long black Mac jacket and tying the belt, leaving the buttons undone, she slipped into her ridiculously high black heels, and after one last inspection in the mirror, Elena left to pay a visit to a very lucky man.

...........

As per usual, the door to the Salvatore house was unlocked. Elena smiled to herself; anyone who could possibly cause harm wouldn't be hindered by a locked door. He seriously needs a human in the house, Elena thought to herself as she pushed back the door. Almost immediately, she was hit with the most heavenly smell, well, almost the most heavenly, the first being the irresistible scent of one Damon Salvatore. She followed the smell, almost drifting towards the source; it was almost calling to her, like it had wrapped around her and guided her towards the kitchen. The sight she saw when she turned the corner shocked her, never in her life would she had imagined – Damon Salvatore was cooking!

"Hey," Elena smiled as she dropped her car keys on the work surface, she moved her hands towards the belt of her jacket then remembered – he wouldn't be seeing that till later. "You know, it should be me making you the food, it is your birthday after all?" Elena said, taking a seat near Damon, watching him mix the pasta sauce.

Damon looked up, saw her attire, a flash of desire crossed his eyes, he couldn't keep his eyes off her. The sight of Elena crossed legged sitting not five feet from him, the length of her legs accentuated by the heels she had worn. Damon wanted nothing better than to run his hand up against her legs and follow the smooth skin up to her thighs. Damon looked back to Elena's eyes; she didn't seem to mind his prolonged gawking. Damon chuckled softly, "I had to do something – I was going crazy just waiting."

Elena laughed as she got off from the stool and walked up to Damon, "Poor baby," Elena hummed, as she wrapped her arms around Damon from behind; similar to how she did earlier, her cheek rested on his back as she stroked his chest affectionately. She felt Damon relax at her touch, letting out a contented sigh. Elena lifted her head up from where she rested and tip-toed to whisper in Damon's ear, "Don't worry, I know just what to do to make my birthday boy happy."

Damon tried playing it cool, he tried desperately to keep the circle motion of mixing the pasta sauce fluid; but the sound of her voice, all husky and seductive made him nearly drop the whole saucepan on the floor. Damon was never clumsy; he was always cool and collected. It was like Elena was his one weakness, though she was a weakness he welcomed with opened arms.

"And what's that?" Damon replied, his voice slightly shaky. No woman had ever made his voice falter, not even Katherine.

Elena laughed again, so close to his ear it sent happy chills down his spine. Did she mean what he thought she meant. His dirty thoughts were expelled by her response: "Help you cook, that's what."

Damon laughed back softly; though he enjoyed the feeling of her closeness, feeling her warmth against him, he couldn't help but wonder if Elena planned on teasing him all night. Damon was adamant, he decided she couldn't have all the fun; two can play at this game. He grinned, as he dropped the wooden spoon into the saucepan and turned around to face Elena.

He used the backside of his finger to brush against Elena's cheek, before leaning in and giving her a small peck on the lips. Elena felt butterflies in her stomach at his touch, her lips still tingling from the kiss as if they were still meshed with hers. The couple kept eye contact for what seemed like forever, Damon's dazzling azure eyes staring into the hazel brown eyes of Elena; none of them moving, none of them giving a care to the world, it was just them – only them, and they were finally together.

"I've missed you." She whispered, finally breaking the hypnotic-like trance they were in. She smiled weakly at her confession. It had only been a few hours since they last saw each other, but knowing what was going to happen tonight made time go unbearably slow.

Damon smiled, instantly putting a smile on Elena's face too. She had grown to love that smile of his, the smile where small creases appeared around his eyes, highlighting just how happy he was. She was glad she could do that for him; after witnessing how low he had become over the last year, seeing this new Damon just made her feel complete.

He leaned in again, centimetres apart from Elena's lips, "I've missed you too, more than you know." He answered back, moving in temptingly close, Elena moved closer to feel his lips, but instead of the luscious lips of Damon Salvatore, she was met with air. Damon had pulled back before their lips met, a smirk proudly on his face. The game had begun.

Elena sighed, if he wanted to play, she would play, but she would win; she knew just what buttons to press to make him go crazy, and she was determined for him to make the move first.

"The food smells lovely," Elena said cheerfully, looking up slyly as she softly placed her hands on Damon's waist, her fingers slightly tickled his sides just how he liked it. She could feel Damon hold his breath and she smiled coyly, gently turning him around so he was now behind her. Elena now in front of the cooker, she turned to the food and slowly stirred it. Damon wrapped his arms around Elena's waist as he watched her cook like a pro, he was loving watching her as she stirred the sauce, bending over now and again to smell the food. Every time she did this she brushed temptingly against his member, his breath was shaky but he stood his ground, tempting her by lowering his hands down from her stomach until it reached its destination. Elena gasped at where his fingers were, playing with her from over her jacket, teasing her with his touch. Elena groaned loudly, grabbing Damon's attention immediately, as she lifted the wooden spoon and licked it, making sure Damon could see exactly what she was doing.

"Hmmm that's sooo gooood," she moaned in an almost sexual manner, Damon shuddered at her words, his whole body pulsing in excitement. He could feel the vibration of her humming at her satisfaction with the food, and the simple sound of her seductive voice turned him on. He could feel his cock throbbing within the confines of his jeans; he needed a release, desperate to feel the warmth of Elena surrounding his manhood.

Elena could feel his excitement against her and suppressed a shiver as she brushed her index finger along the spoon and turned her body around, giving her an excuse to rub against him to give Damon a taste; his blue eyes widened at the gratification from her touch, if his heart could beat she would realise what she was doing to him. Damon stifled a groan, knowing if he did he would lose control. Instead he opened his mouth and sucked gently on her finger, he could feel the thundering pulse from her skin against his tongue. He massaged her finger with his tongue, swirling it around before she giggled and removed it. Though thankfully for Damon, she continued her hip movements against his crotch.

For a moment they stayed like this, time seemed to have become irrelevant, just the simple closeness of the two was enough, she was tempted to call the tease off as she grinded against him, her arm looped behind around his neck as he lowered his head a kissed her on the delicate area of her neck. His tongue grazed against her pulse, feeling her getting worked up from his touch. Elena turned, now fully facing Damon, she traced the smooth curves of his lips; she wanted to give herself to him. She was close, but Damon couldn't help being Damon, "You just can't resist," he murmured against her ear.

Elena groaned back, he was obviously having the intended effect on her – he was winning. Elena couldn't let that happen, instead she turned back and pretended to be engrossed by stirring the sauce, she felt Damon behind her, knowing he had obviously regretted opening his mouth. She lifted the spoon from the sauce tasted it again; unexpectedly she turned around and kissed Damon, the sauce mixing in his mouth, feeling it on his taste buds, feeling her tongue on his. She brought her hands up to cup Damon's face, accidently transferring the sauce from the spoon onto his face. Elena looked up at him apologetically, a sly smile of her lips as she licked it off, letting her tongue flick against his skin at the end. Licking her lips, Elena went back into the kiss; she dropped the spoon on the floor, and let her fingers explore every strand of his hair. Damon hungrily kept her close to him, he needed to feel her against every fibre of his body – he needed her. Craved her. After a prolonged session of food tasting, Elena slowly pulled away, kissing him one last time before she bowed into Damon's chest.

"I've got to say, it tastes better this way." Damon sighed breathlessly.

"Really?" Elena answered, smiling.

Elena placed her hands on Damon chest and turned him around, switching positions. She then carefully walked across the room, her heels clicking on the tiled floor, making sure to swing her hips with every step. She took out a wine glass and poured the contents of an open wine bottle into the glass. She watched Damon, he knew what she was thinking. She handed the glass to Damon, and watched as he slowly swirled the glass before taking a sip.

"Ahh," Damon exhaled, he placed the glass down on the counter, and took Elena into his arms, tilting her back as if they were dancing and kissed her. Her leg was found a place in-between his, she couldn't help but moan as she felt him, hard against her thigh, she moaned uncontrollably against his lips, feeling her legs turn to jelly as she opened her mouth to give him entry, intensifying the kiss. She could feel his hand securely placed on her lower back, his over through her freshly washed hair. He could smell the strawberry shampoo she had used, the rose scent on her skin. She had the most delightful smell he had ever come across. Damon's senses were going crazy, his vampire and human urges were colliding into one, he needed to have her, and he couldn't wait any longer.

Elena's whole body ached for him, she could feel the signs of her arousal – she needed him. Instinctively, she wrapped a leg around his waist as she was still tilted back; Damon got the message and firmly grabbed her backside, lifting her up in one smooth sweep. Before she knew it, Elena was rested on worktop. Damon leaned over her, his hands moving to untie the belt of her jacket, Elena's eyes fluttered, her heart beat racing at his touch, her breath was coming in short bursts, she couldn't take it no more, she wanted to scream, scream at him to fuck her already, but she wanted to prolong this, it was fun.

"Fuck Damon!" She managed to cry as Elena somehow managed to him progressing with the belt, instead she loosened the jacket at the top, letting him have a peak of what she wore, it was just enough to see it wasn't a lot. She was panting now, and spread her legs apart; she needed to feel Damon against her. Damon accepted her invitation and nestled is body between her legs, letting out a hot groan as his hardness felt Elena's soft entrance, the only thing in the way now were clothes. Elena wrapped her legs tightly around him, adding even more satisfying pressure to their parts. She hoped the message was sent to Damon loud and clear – He belonged to her now.

Damon took another swig of wine and kissed her again, mixing the aftertaste of the velvety flavour between their lips, mixing with their own individual flavours, creating something utterly magical. "You were right; everything does taste better with you."

Elena smiled, she was buzzing from the sexual tension, breathing heavily she looked into Damon's intense blue eyes as he carefully studied her, his eyes moved from her eyes to her lips, his mouth slightly open. She could feel his quick breaths escaping his mouth as she watched him, she opened her mouth ever so slightly to feel his cool breath brush against her. She licked her lips as Damon raised his hands to trace the cupid's bow of her lips, Elena gently kissed his finger as she clasped her hand with his, bringing it to her chest.

"You ready for your present? She whispered, knowing full well he could hear. She lifted her head and kissed him again, biting his lip as she pulled away, drawing blood. She went in again and licked his blood off playfully, moaning as she tasted him, he tasted to rich, better than the wine. "No previews. The. Full. Show." She whispered in his ear, she playfully grazed his ear lobe with her teeth, hearing the satisfying moan from Damon.

Damon was in heaven, the way she licked his lips made him want to feel her tongue across every inch of his body, paying special attention to certain body parts. Finally, the time had come, enough foreplay, he wanted Elena and he wanted her now. He wanted to fuck her till midnight. He wanted to end his birthday with a bang.

"Hell Yes." Damon replied, his signature smile across his face.

Damon loosely held Elena's hand as he led her up the stairs into the bedroom. He could hear her heart hammering in her chest; she had wanted this just as much as he had. Ever since Stefan had left, their connection just grew stronger, and tonight Damon would have Elena, and she would have him...

...Forever – if she wanted...

The snippet in italics is from the song 'Bring me to Life' by Evanescence, after writing the bit about Damon being there the whole time I remembered that bit from the song, listened to the song and realised the lyrics fit perfectly with what's going in Damon's mind. If you've never heard of it, have a listen and tell me whether you agree with me... (I might actually write a short little thing with Damon's thoughts based on this song – after I complete the other stories that is!)

Anyway, I really hope you enjoyed this chapter! If you liked it, feel free to leave a review! Exams finish at the end of next week so expect another update soon! :D

- Kara