The Ribbon's Threads


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Enjoy Chapter 4! .


Chapter 4- Please don't do this to me

I simply didn't want to move. It will feel completely awkward to gawk across the table towards Damon, let alone my sister, knowing that she had bitten Damon AND Stefan. Emily slipped into my room, not noticing that I was already awake, staring mindlessly at the ceiling. She picked a cream dress today, set it down and went to whip open the curtains.

"How long have you been awake?" She asked surprised as she saw me staring up with wide eyes.

Snapping out of my daze, I spoke softly, "Give or take...2 hours?"

She shook her head and threw the covers off of me. I huffed as I lifted myself off the bed, removing my night gown, only in my underwear. Emily quickly covered me with the corset and immediately started tightening. Draping the dress on and setting my hair in a loose bun, she then led me down to breakfast. Guiseppe and Damon were already at the table. Damon held a disgruntled expression. As I entered, he turned to look at me. His intense gaze had me looking downward to my hands. Guiseppe lifted his head and smiled to acknowledge me and went back to reading his book, completely oblivious to Damon's behavior. I sat down and we all awaited Katherine and Stefan's appearance. Soon we heard footsteps descend the steps, giggling, and Stefan whispering into Katherine's ear, making her giggle more. I tensed as she came and kissed my cheek, smiling at me sweetly. We ate in silence. Katherine and Stefan stealing quick glances while Damon and I didn't even bother to crane our necks in any direction. After breakfast, I quickly excused myself and ran up to Katherine's room, waiting for her. Soon, she came and smiled at me once more.

"What are you doing, Katherine? What have you done?" I whispered harshly.

Her eyes twinkled. "I'm just having a little fun dear sister. You should try it." She walked past me to glance out the window. "You should have a taste of Damon. He's...positively divine." For the first time in 307 years of my lifetime, I gave Katherine a dangerous death glare. Before I knew it, Katherine had gripped my throat. Just as fast, I gripped hers. "Don't forget that I'm older." She gripped tighter. "Only by two minutes." I said as I gripped tighter as well. She smirked at me and released. I released too. "I love them both, Shailene." She said bluntly. "And you know I don't like to share."

I got in her face. "You can't have them both of them Katherine. I won't allow it." With that I left her room. I quickly ran to my room as I caught Damon's scent make it's way up the stairs and into my nose. He did not disturb me though. I let out a sigh as I grabbed a book and sat outside on the balcony.


A half hour passed when I heard a slight rap on my door. "Come in," I spoke, not bothering to turn to see who it was. Soon enough I heard shuffling feet. Looking up, I see Damon walk past the table to set his hand on the railings. I watched as his whole body tensed. I closed the book and stood on my feet. He gripped the railing so hard that his knuckled turned snow white. For some apparent reason, I was afraid. I stepped closer, placing a hand on his shoulder. He couldn't be anymore tense.

"Damon." I softly spoke. He didn't look at me. I brought my other hand to caress his face, gently pulling him to look at me. Finally, he brought his ice blue eyes to meet mine.

"If Katherine is...then..." he trailed off. I dropped my gaze to his neck. The bite started to pink over. I leaned in closer to him, feeling him tremble. I turned his body to completely face me. My lips slowly came to his throat, running down the gash. They trailed over and over, feeling indentation. She had bitten him, hard. The punctures were deep. My hand held his neck still, afraid he was going to suddenly rip away from me. I can feel his heart beat pump fast, pumping more blood out. He was violently shaking in my grip. I softly kissed his wound. I can still taste her on him. Jealously started to show its face. Suddenly, I felt my face change. My eyes had veins, turning red. I gasped away from his warm skin, feeling the fangs extract. His face turned into a look of pure horror and fear as he tried to scramble out of my grip. I held on to him tightly, trying to regain control.

"Don't move." I growled. His body grew hot quickly. I felt my body exploding. He let out a small whimper as I hissed at the feeling. "Relax your body. Breath normally." I commanded. I felt his body slowly stop shaking in my grip. His breathing slowed. I slowed my breathing as well, trying not to look at him. Finally, I felt the fangs retract, the veins going away. My face returned back to normal.

I gasped as I fell to the floor, landing on my knees. I slowly crawled away from him, going to the far corner of the balcony. My breathing was labored. My eyes then trailed up to him. His brows were furrowed as his face filled with worry. He started towards me. I held up my hand, making him stop. I motioned for him to move back. To stay on the safe side.

"No." I breathed. " Move back." I violently shook my head, motioning for him to move away. "Please."

He continued to move towards me. "Damon..." I tried moving away further, failing as the rails dug into my back. "Please don't." I felt his heat come closer. "Please." I pleaded, tears starting to form. He kneeled in front of me. Moving my hair out of my face. He lifted my chin to look at him. He rubbed his thumb underneath my eyes, examining me like I was a new discovery. His fingers moved to the corners of my lips, dragging across the rest of my mouth. I looked at him strangely.

"Damon?"

As his name left my lips, his mouth crashed into mine. I stared blankly at him.

'There is something wrong with this.'

He moved his mouth aggressively, desperately trying to get a response.

"Dammit Shailene." He growled. "Kiss me."

I smiled slightly at his demand, laughing inside at the irony and gave in. I kissed him softly. His pressure slowed down. Our lips stayed connected for a little longer before I broke away. My head bowed in his hand and I breathed deeply. I felt exhausted and drained. He lifted my head to look at him once more only to see my eyes fluttering closed. I then collapsed against him, falling into a deep sleep.


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