sorry for the long delay, and i know this chapter wont be worth the wait. this chapter is really awful and boring. and ends in a really awkward spot. but i hope you enjoy it anyways. the next one will be better. dont give up on the story after one horrible chapter. no matter how i wrote it, it didnt sound right. Let me know what you think, just dont be too mean. the next wait wont be so long.
PS i own nothing.
The evening had been a revelation to Elena to say the least. In the course of one dance, all the feelings she had long since buried and tried to forget she had resurfaced. She was back where she was 130 years ago and she was scared. Damon dropped her off at her door after they left the Grill and went his own way. She loved the way he was acting, he wasn't pushing her, he was still giving her the space she needed. She appreciated it. In a way it made her fall more in love with him, if that was possible. Elena walked in to the house and saw Jeremy, Bonnie, Jenna and Alaric all sitting on the couch watching TV.
"How'd the date go?" Jenna asked looking up and seeing Elena.
"It was nice." Elena replied.
"That's good. Are you going to let him take you out again?" she asked.
"I don't know. I cant go there again. I think I want to take it slow with him. Last time we got in so deep so quickly and I don't know if I'm ready to do that again. 130 years of misery is a long time." she said.
"It is. But keep in mind another 130 years of misery would be even longer. You deserve to give you're heart what it wants." Jenna said.
"I know. But its hard you know?" she said.
"I know how it feels Elena. Sort of. I lost my wife a few years back, and it felt like I would never love again. But then I met Jenna and that all changed. but it didn't mean that I wasn't afraid of falling again. I was afraid just as you are. But I did it, and it was so worth it. The only difference being you are in love with the same person both times." Alaric said smiling at her.
"Thanks Alaric. That was really nice of you to say." Elena said smiling genuinely at him.
"You're welcome Elena. Now that I helped you with you're problem. Maybe you could help me with mine." he suggested.
"I can try. What is you're problem?" she asked.
"Well, apparently someone around town has been spreading that vampire's exist. And the whole town believes it because Sheriff Forbes isn't doing anything to refute such claims. In fact Sheriff Forbes has acknowledged the existence and is telling everyone to be careful and take extreme caution. Well, extreme caution to the residents of Mystic Falls means never leave the house. My attendance in my classes has went down drastically." Alaric explained.
"And what can I do exactly?" she asked wearily.
"You are a vampire. And you're not dangerous. I was thinking that you could…" he started.
"Whoa. Alaric just because I don't hunt for my blood doesn't mean I'm not dangerous. Accidents happen. I don't know what you expect me to do." she said interrupting him.
"I was hoping that you could maybe talk to the town and maybe convince them you're not dangerous. I don't know. I really want my class back Elena. isn't there anything you can do?" he asked.
"Let me think on it. But I don't think talking to the council will help. And I cant compel them, they are all on vervain." she said.
"You are a very beautiful woman and very persuasive I imagine. You are also respected in the community. Can you persuade them to convince everyone to continue on with their usual life?" he asked.
"I'll see what I can do." Elena answered.
"Thank you so much. I cant be a teacher if I don't have anyone to teach." he said turning back to the TV.
"Like I said I will see what I can do." Elena said turning to go to her room.
Damon walked in the front door happier than he could remember being. He whistled throughout the house, and walked into the kitchen to grab a bag of blood from the fridge.
"Did you have a good night?" Zack asked.
"I did." Damon answered.
"That's good. Goodnight Damon." Zack said placing his cup in the sink and walking to the stairs.
"Did you wait up for me?" Damon asked curiously.
"Sort of. The whole town is aware of vampires now, and I wanted to make sure you came home. You are my family Damon, I don't want to lose you, despite of what you are." he said.
"Thank you Zack. It's nice to still have family." he acknowledged.
"You're welcome. I will see you tomorrow Damon. Have a good night." he said walking up the stairs. Damon finished his blood and smiled to himself, deciding to not let the towns awareness sully his night.
The next morning, Elena dressed and showered, preparing to go to the police station to talk with Sheriff Forbes. She dressed demurely for the occasion opting for a pair of black pants and a white blouse. She curled her hair and pulled it off her face. She pulled on a pair of black heels before walking down the stairs where everyone was having breakfast.
"Good morning." she greeted everyone as she walked into the kitchen to grab a bag of blood from the fridge.
"Morning, where are you off to so early?" Jeremy wondered.
"I need to go see if I can talk Sheriff Forbes into telling everyone there is no danger in Mystic Falls." she said.
"Oh, good luck with that." he said.
"Thanks. I thought I'd better feed before going there." she noted.
"That's probably a good idea. Do you want me to come with you?" Alaric asked.
"No, its fine. I'll see you later." she said grabbing her purse and car keys before walking out.
She pulled up in front of the police station and parked her car. She seen Damon down the street and stopped to wave at him. Somehow even seeing him from a distance made giant moth like butterflies flutter in her stomach. She decided to call it love, knowing that was what it was. He sped towards her, wanting to talk to her.
"Hey." he said appearing in front of her.
"Hi. How are you?" she asked.
"Great. You?" he asked.
"Great. Thank you for last night Damon." she said.
"It was my pleasure. I had a great time. What are you up to?" he asked.
"You heard about the rumor. I am hoping to clear it up." she said.
"Oh, that rumour. Do you want some help?" he asked.
"No, it'll be better to do it alone." she said.
"Alright. Do you want to hang out tonight? I'll make dinner and supply the booze?" he asked.
"We'll see. I want to take this slow Damon. I don't want to jump into something like we had last time. I couldn't go through that again." she said.
"I understand. But I better let you get going. Good luck." he said before disappearing. Elena took a deep breath before climbing the stairs and opening the door.
She walked confidently to the reception desk.
"I need to see Sheriff Forbes. It's very important." she said giving her compulsion a try on the lower member of the police staff. Amazing it worked and he immediately went to get the sheriff. Elena smiled and took a seat. Moments later the Sheriff appeared.
"Miss Gilbert, what can I do for you?" she asked pleasantly.
"I need to discuss something important with you. Can we use you're office?" she asked.
"Certainly. Right this way." she said leading Elena to her office. Once they were inside the office, Sheriff Forbes looked at Elena curiously.
"What do you need Miss Gilbert?" she asked curiously.
"I wanted to discuss the rumour going around town." Elena spoke.
"Ah, I figured that was what it was all about. don't worry Miss Gilbert, just stay home as much as possible and don't invite any strangers inside." she said reassuringly.
"That's not what I wanted ma'am. I wanted to ask you to stop scaring the townspeople;. I mean, have there been any disappearances lately?" she asked.
"No." the Sheriff admitted.
"How about deaths?" Elena asked again.
"No." she admitted again.
"Exactly. The vampire isn't dangerous. It has found other ways to feed. And its protecting the town from other vampires that don't live the same way." Elena argued.
"How do you know so much about it Elena? Do you know the creature?" she asked.
"First of all, its not a creature. It lives the same way everyone else does. The vampire is not dangerous. I am hoping to convince you. And besides many people are on vervain." Elena said.
"You are trying to tell me that the vampire is harmless?" Sheriff Forbes reasoned.
"Yes." Elena said seriously.
"Can I meet the creature, and judge for myself? But I will be armed during the conversation with wooden bullets and vervain." she said.
"You don't need all that." Elena said.
"Why do you say that?" the sheriff asked.
"Because you've already met the vampire. On more than one occasion." Elena said.
"Who is it?" the Sheriff asked.
"I am." she admitted.
"You? You live with humans?" she asked shocked.
"I know. And they are all happy and healthy and on vervain. It makes me feel safer. I havent hurt them and I never will. In fact recently we almost had a vampire problem and I made him leave, as I am many many years older than him. He left before any murders were done." she promised.
"Why are you here?" she asked.
"Alaric asked me to. None of his students are going to school anymore. Im doing this for him because he helped me last night. All he's asking is for you to say its fine to leave home. I came to you and I told you all about me. I wouldn't ever hurt anyone." she said.
"Alright. I trust you Elena. Is there anymore vampires?" she asked.
"there is one other, but he's perfectly safe. I promise." she said.
"alright. But I need you to do something for me. You know all about ways to keep yourself safe from vampires. Can you teach the students all about vampire protection, and maybe invite your vampire friend?" she asked.
"Like a class at the school? My friend and I? teaching teens how to protect themselves from us?" she clarified.
"yes." the sheriff stated.
"Okay. On one condition, you tell people to go back to their normal lives." she said.
"Deal Thank you for you're time Miss Gilbert." she said.
"You as well Sheriff." Elena said politely.
Elena walked to her car when she saw Damon getting into his.
"Damon wait a second. I need your help." she said. Damon turned and walked over to her. "What do you need?" he asked.
"I just told Sheriff Forbes that I am the vampire, and I have her convinced that I am safe and wont kill anyone. Along with you. I didn't tell her that you were the vampire, but that I am aware of one other and he is like me. But she needs me to teach a vampire defence class at the high school and I wanted to know if you would help me." she asked.
"Alright. You're sure its not a trap?" he asked.
"I'm never sure. that's why I want you there with me. Strength in numbers." Elena explained.
"Alright. Tomorrow?" he asked.
"Yes." Elena nodded. The two went their separate ways, Elena heading home, and Damon heading to a blood bank.
The next morning Elena got up and dressed, and waited for Damon to pick her up.
"Thank you so much Elena for this. The Sheriff is making everyone go back to work and school today. Thank you." Alaric said happily.
"No problem. I hated keeping the secret." she admitted.
"And now you don't have to. I guess I'll see you at the school for your course." he said.
"Yeah, I'll see you." she said as she sat down to await Damon. Damon arrived right on time and she climbed in the passenger side of his car.
"Ready for this?" he asked.
"Yeah. I've kept this secret for over 100 years. I feel relieved that I told it." she said.
"Yeah, me too." he admitted. It didn't take them long but they made it to the school and they walked in together. Elena knew where Alaric's classroom was and she knocked on the door. Alaric answered.
"Elena, and you must be Damon Salvatore." he said ushering them into the room.
"Yes that's me." he said walking in. they noticed there was no one in the room with the exception of Alaric.
"Where is everybody?" Elena wondered.
"In the gym. Every student in the school has to witness this. I just met you guys here. Ready?" he asked.
"Yeah. Elena answered.
