"You need to stand out ." Damon said . Tossing a pair of white mini shorts at me and a pretty green strapless top .

"This is to dressy for me. And isn't the point of hiding being inconspicuous ?" I asked , grimaceing at the clothes.

"That's exactly what Klaus would expect us to do , lye low, so were going to hide in plane sight."

"Klaus is too smart for that , Damon ." Damon looked at me straight in the eyes. "Elena, we have tried every elaborate plan out there to keep you safe. And how did that work out? With a whole lot of people dead and Stefan long gone . But you know what we haven't tried? Simple. So were going to give it a shot and if t doesn't work you know I will never let anything happen to you ."His hand caressed my cheek, "Trust me."

I did trust him . I had too . Because no matter how strong I was sometimes it just felt good for somebody to take care of me for a change . So I nodded, and grabbed a pair of gold sandals .

Damon had carried me too school, much to my protests. Im surprised nobody noticed him and his vampire speed , speeding past them , but then again he probably just looked like a shadow , or a trick of the eye , for the .5 seconds they saw him . By the time he set me down in the parking lot and I got done ranting at him about how that was not normal and all I wanted right now was normal , we were late .

It was the most surreal feeling, walking down that hall. Of course Damon had slung his arm around my shoulder claiming "He had to keep up the apearence of being my fiancé" . I had forgotten how good it felt to admired and or envied by those who I passed . Lately I had been so caught up in the super natural drama that I didn't get to relish in the feeling .

I subconsciously leaned into Damons embrace , raising my chin so that I practically oozed confidence . A petite girl with spiked hair that slightly resembled a pixie came skipping up , a smile plastered on her face . "Damon!" She shrieked .

With his panty dropping smirk he picked the impish girl up and spun her around . "Well hello there , Ali"

"Its Alice, Damon ." She said playfully .

"But Ali is so much ….. sexier ." He winked . That's Damon, if it can walk , hes flirting . I trust him though , its just innocent . Alice's cheeks went the color of tomatoes . Damon turned to me "Ali , meet my gorgeous fiancé , Elena ."

"Damon! Its Eleanor , remember?" I hissed .

" Don't worry Elena , I know your little secret . And trust me , I don't bite ." My eyes widened , looking around to make sure no one heard . Thankfully , everyone had headed off to class .

"You're a vampire?"

"Not in the sense your thinking , Im a different breed . We are basically the same , except we don't burn in the sun , we sparkle. We cant compel , but we cant be compelled , even by originals . "

I nodded . I've heard stranger things , by now this is just a miniscule piece of info . "Little Ali , happened to be a witch before she turned , giving her a special ability . This little one can see the future ."

"Really? Oh my god , my friend Bonnie would love to meet you ." I said smiling . Until what I just said hit me . Bonnie . I would probably never see her again . My face visibly fell with the weight of my loss . Damon , seeing my change in emotion , quickly changed the subject .

"Ali and her family will be helping protect you while we stay in their humble aboad of a town ."

Confusion took over my face," Why would you get wrapped up in this if you don't have to?"

"Ali and I go way back , she happens to owe me a favor ." Damon winked .

"And we share a common enemy . If it hurts Klaus, Im all in."

I nodded . " Heyy, Damon why don't you two come over my house tonight to meet the rest of my family?" Alice chanted excitedly.

"We would love too , but unfortunately bella has invited us to a party on La push beach tonight . I might just need to see if the wolves will be a problem or if we can … come to a little agreement ." Damon smirked.