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You blame yourself every day

You'd do it again

Every night

There's something 'bout love

That breaks your heart

It sets you free

There's something 'bout love

That tears you up

-Something 'Bout Love - David Archuleta

Blake POV

I have had the worst morning possible. I woke up super late, spilled milk down the front of my shirt, which I had to change and that took another ten minutes. When I left the house I forgot all my books at home. Now I am walking or somewhat running to school. I still have a mile to go. It is inevitable, I'm going to be late but I still didn't give up hope yet. I felt my backpack shift in a strange way, I looked down to see the bottom of my backpack ripped and all my stuff was spilled out all over the sidewalk.

This could only happen to me. Finally giving up, I sat down on the sidewalk with my legs spread out around all my stuff. I closed my eyes wanting to just drift off for a moment in silence to regroup. I heard someone approaching me. Snapping my eyes open at the sexiest voice I think I've ever heard.

" Drop something?"

I looked up to see the beautiful man from yesterday holding my folder and a notebook.

I slowly stood up, not even feeling embarrassed being caught spread out on the concrete like an idiot.

" Ha yea. Or a couple things" I said picking up two my books.

"Seems like you've had a rough morning."

" You have no idea. I'm Blake by the way. And you are...?" I said while holding my hand out and trying to give a fake smile but after my morning I just couldn't manage.

" Damon. Salvatore." He said as he took my hand and brought it to his lips. Wait Salvatore? Could he be related to Stefan?... No wonder why he was talking to Elena.

" Its nice to meet you. I think I saw you talking to Elena yesterday at school."

" Oh you know Elena?" He said giving me this sexy look.

" Well I think everyone knows everyone at that school. So Salvatore... as in Stefan Salvatore?"

" Unfortunately... " I gave a little laugh. And for the first time I actually meant to. It wasn't some false pretense I put up. I actually laughed. The thought made me smile.

" No wonder why I haven't seen you around before. You and Stefan just moved here not too long ago, right?"

" Yea we just came back."

"Back?"

" Mhm. Me and Stefan used to live here. Mystic falls was home a long time ago and I guess we just found something attracting us to this town. So we came back."

" Interesting... Well Damon, I have to get to school. I'm already probably going to miss first period." He gave me a smile and handed me my stuff. " It was nice to meet you. "

" It was a pleasure. I will be seeing you." I smiled and glanced down to the sidewalk to make sure I had everything and when I looked up Damon was nowhere to be seen.

"Creepy" I mumbled under my breath.

I picked up my now useless backpack and started walking back to school. When I arrived there was only seven minutes left of my first class. I tossed my backpack in the garbage and went to sit on my favorite picnic table. Then it hit me. Like a slap in the face. For the first time in days, I forgot about Justin. Just a conversation with somebody I didn't even know for a couple minutes made me forget. How could I let this happen? I cant just go on living my life after Justin. It wasn't fair to him.

The sound of the bell shocked me out of my thoughts. I quickly ran off to class. I walked into the classroom and took a seat in the back. Not wanting to deal with anyone. I took a deep breath and felt someone staring me down. I slowly looked over to see Caroline Forbes staring at me with the biggest smile on her face. Me and Caroline used to talk and hangout every once in a while. But we were never bffs. She was way too annoying to handle sometimes and our personalities clashed.

"BLAKEEEEEE! We haven't talked in like forever!" Caroline squealed. She looked so happy. Was I ever that happy? I paused and then forced that perfect smile on my face,

"Caroline! I know! We totally have to hangout soon." Oh god. I sicken myself.

" Well thats fortunate because the reason I came over was to tell you about the party I'm throwing at the grill tonight" She said still smiling like an idiot.

Oh no. I am not going to party.

" I'm sorry Caroline but " She quickly cut me off and put a finger to my lips

" No. No excuses. You are going to be at that party. Whether I have to drag you there or not. "

I guess I could just make an appearance and leave right after. It does give me a reason to get out of the house and away from my mother.

" Okay. Okay. What time is it at?"

" It's at eight, don't forget to wear something nice. Like a dress and some high heels...I'm going for a more sophisticated gathering." That smile was still plastered on her face.

What have I gotten myself into? A dress? High heels? I'm going to have to scavenger hunt through my house to find something decent to wear tonight.

The day went by very slow as usual. When 9th period had come I decided to just skip. I only had study hall. Nobody would miss me. I thought it would be a good time to go to Justin's grave. It's where I usually spend most of my time. I walked into the graveyard and easily found my way to the grave I know so well.

DPOV

Today was the day. I was going to start my 'digging' on Blake. I was walking to her house so I could follow her to school and maybe get to know a little more. When I was hiding behind a tree I noticed that usually she would of left by now. I heard her running throughout the house. Ha someone's late I suppose. I watched as she hustled out of the pathetic excuse of a house and started to speed walk. She looked so funny all flustered and determined to make it on time. After a little bit of walking I saw that her backpack had ripped and now her books, folders and notebooks were all over the sidewalk. I wanted to laugh out loud the look on her face was priceless.

I walked across the street coming out where she could see me. She was sprawled all over the sidewalk. Looking all depressed and tired. I couldn't help but smirk at the way she handled things under pressure. Lay out over the sidewalk waiting for some 13 year old to run you over with their bike.

"Drop something?" I said as I picked up a folder and a notebook. Her eyes flashed open and met mine.

"Ha yea. Or a couple of things"

We went on with the usually conversation of 'Im blahh blahh and you are? balahalaha.

She mentioned me talking to Elena. Damn. So she did notice me pointing at her. That means I'm going to have to explain that one day. We went on with our conversation and I saw her smile.

The first time I've ever seen Blake smile took my breath away. I've seen her crying, and I've seen her fake a smile. But when she truly smiled, It amazed me at how much it made me want to smile. That had never happened before.

We said our goodbyes and I told her Id be seeing her. I plan on it.

I walked back to the boarding house waiting for something interesting to happen. Ahhh. Small towns are so boring. And I don't do boring.

Later in the day I was sitting in front of the fire with a glass of whiskey. This is sort of my thing. I heard Stefan come in and I mumbled "ew". I wasn't in the mood for a broodfest. I was wondering what my plans should be tonight. I was getting bored of 'donated blood' and drinking alone. I needed something fun.

"Damon, Elena is going to be coming over after Caroline's party just so your aware."

"Caroline is having a party?" This spiked my interest. Something to do tonight.

" Yep. But you're not invited Damon so don't even think about it." Stefan said walking out of the room. I just smiled to myself.

Oh stefan...I have done a lot of bad things in my life. Being a party crasher definitely wont the worst thing on that list. I guess I was going to be able to have some fun tonight.

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