Veronica's POV

It's been a month now. And not much has happened. One major thing that did happen was that my dear baby sister broke Matty blue blue's little heart... okay so I might be over exaggerating it, but Matt really is sad about the break up.

My stomach is almost fully healed, but it's still a little sore. Mom says that I should stay home for atleast this school year and enroll again next fall. Surprisingly dad agreed with her, so that's exactly what I'm gonna do. I miss being around my hometown anyway.

I took a quick shower and put on some grey skinny jeans and a white flowy t-shirt. I then threw on my creme colored converse and made my way downstairs.

"The Queen is up. How are you this very morning, your majesty?" Jenna joked as she made herself a cup of coffee and toast. I giggled as I played along.

"Very well, love. Where is my pesant of a brother?" I asked in my best British accent. Jenna smiled brightly and replied, "He's off to school, mate."

I'm guessing Jenna tried to do a British accent too, but failed miserably and sounded Australian instead.

I laughed so hard that it hurt. "Wow, Jen. That was bad."

Jenna glared at me and broke into a laughing fit. "Hey, at least I tried!"

Mom then came in as I grabbed an apple and rinsed it off.

"What are you too giggling about?"

Jenna snickered before replying, "My sorry excuse of a British accent."

Mom smiled and hugged aunt Jenna and then came up to me, tucked my hair behind my ear, and kissed my forehead.

"Morning mom." I said sweetly. "Good morning my love." She replied.

Mom then went to make herself some breakfast as I bit into my apple. After swallowing, I told her, "I'm gonna go for a morning walk. I wanna get back into my old routine if I'm gonna be here all year. Then I'll maybe go to the Grill later."

Mom smiled and said, "Sounds like a normal day, sweetheart. Just make sure you call and let us know where you are in a few hours. And please be careful."

I smirk as I go up to mom and kiss her on her cheek and say, "Always. Tell dad I'll be back later. Love you guys!" And with that, I grabbed my house keys, purse, and phone and headed out the house.

It was a beautiful day. There was not a single dark cloud in the sky. I walked for about 10 minutes before finding the little trail that leads into the woods. I felt like I was being watched or followed so I quickened my pace a little.

I looked back, but nobody was there...strange... After about 5 minutes later, I reached the Quarry. The Falls were so beautiful during this time of year. The mist made rainbows appear, and just the sounds the water makes is so soothing.

I leaned against the tree that Lilly, Briana, and I carved our initials into our Freshmen year of highschool. I soaked up as much of this beautiful scenery as I could and then headed back into town.

I made my way to the Mystic Grill and headed inside. I sat at the bar and ordered a water and some cheese fries. A few seats down to my left, I saw the most handsome man in my life. There was something oddly familiar about him that I just couldn't piece together.

I just stared into his hypnotic baby blue eyes. He smirked and lifted his glass to me. I smiled back at him just as my food and water was placed infront of me. I thanked the waitress and started to eat.

I ate half of what was on my plate and then asked for a to go box and placed the remains in the box. I went to pay for my lunch, but a hand slid across the table and handed the waitress money to pay my bill.

"Keep the change." He exclaimed. I stared at him in awe and said, "You didn't have to do that."

He smirked and said, "It was my pleasure. Im Damon. Damon Salvatore."

I smiled and extended my hand and replied, "Veronica Gilbert."

Damon smiled as he grabbed my hand and gently kissed it and said, "What a beautiful name for a very beautiful woman.

I felt the heat rush to my cheeks as he said those words.

"Well Damon, thank you for paying my lunch, but I better get going. I have a long walk back to my house."

I grabbed my box and my purse and started to walk away, when Damon stopped me and asked, "Do you want some company?"

I smiled and said, "I'd like that."

Damon and I left the Grill and started down the street. "So, what made you want to be so chivalrous as to pay my bill and what to keep me company, Mr. Salvatore?"

Damon smirked as he said, "Honestly, I don't have any friends and I was hoping to make one if I'm going to be in this town longer than I thought. So, Ms. Gilbert, tell me about yourself."

I smiled and sighed at the same time. I honestly felt like I could trust him with my life, if it ever came down to that.

"Um, I'm gonna be 20 years old in a couple of weeks, I have 2 younger siblings, a brother and a sister, I'm taking a year off from school due to a car accident I was in with my sister." I breathed out.

Damon stared at me and asked, "What happened, if you don't mind me asking."

"I don't mind." I smiled sweetly and continued, "Last month, my car drove off the Bridge and into the river. I was driving and my 16 year old sister was in the passenger seat. We both don't remember much of the accident but I had to get surgery because of the pressure that the seatbelt put on my abdomen. My spleen ruptured and from what my dad told me, one of my arteries was severed and I guess afterwards I went into shock and fell into a 2-day coma."

Damon was speechless for a minute before saying, "Well I'm glad you're okay because now we get to make this friendship grow."

I giggled and bumped into him purposefully and said, "You need to tell me about your story now."

Damon chuckled and started, "Well, I have a little brother, Stefan. We don't have the best relationship. Im apart of a military family so we moved a lot. Stefan and I lost our parents when we were younger. Our father was a terrible man and mother, she was taken from us by an illness the doctors couldn't control. I just came back into Mystic Falls and I'm hoping to make a very gorgeous girl my best friend."

I giggled at his last statement. "Watch it, Salvatore. I think that bad boy reputation is being chipped away."

Damon chuckled and then asked for my phone. I gave it to him and he gave me his and we exchanged numbers.

"If you ever need anything, I'm just a call or a text away, whether it's for a night of fun or if you're in danger or just need help. Don't hesitate to ask." Damon exclaimed with a smirk. I smirked back as I replied, "Fine. Same goes to you too."

We arrive at Maple Street and I tell Damon that this is my street. He insisted on walking me to my door, but I reminded him about my dad and how he'd react to see me come home with a boy.

Damon laughed, "I won't walk you to your house then. I guess this is goodbye for now Ms. Veronica Gilbert."

"I guess it is. Thanks again for paying my bill and for walking me home. I had a great time, Damon." I said trying not to blush.

"Anytime. I'll see you around." Damon stated and then walked away with a smile. Right about now, I felt like the happiest girl in the world.

Once I reached the door, my phone buzzed. When I looked at it, I noticed that it was a text message from Damon.

Damon~ I noticed that you put a nickname instead of your real name. xox

I smiled to myself and texted him back.

Me~ Its what most of my friends and family call me. You can call me whatever you want, as long as it's nothing inappropriate. :)

Damon~ Well how about I call you Baby V.

I smiled and replied ~ Only if I get to call you Day ;)

Damon~ Deal ;)

This is gonna be the best year of my life...