Chapter 4: Who are you?


Another night, a beautiful night in fact. The dark sky was full of sparkling creations which most people these days refer to as stars or particles of dust. The air was calm, warm and quiet. It was about 10, late to some, incredibly early to others. Mystic Falls to some is a sight, a unique one at that. It was especially nice when you were looking at it from afar, a height. It could be one of those paintings you hang on your wall. To see such a sight, the rooftop was the best place to look upon the town from, which is exactly what these two had in mind.

He sat on the roof, holding the brunette tightly in his arms, not wanting her to fall. Looking around, Elena swallowed, her eyes wide and full of fear. Being on the Boarding House roof wasn't that much of a height to some, but to a small person like her, it was a 1000 feet drop.

"I hate heights." She whimpered, holding onto his arms with a fierce grip.
"Close your eyes." Damon whispered into her ear.

Chewing her lip, she closed her eyes, trusting Damon as she held onto him. One minute she seen darkness and then the next second, she was in a completely different world. She was standing on a cliff side the tide rolling in beneath her as she seen puffy clouds appearing at her feet for her to stand on. Looking over her shoulder, she frowned as she looked for Damon and looked back around, spotting Damon up ahead.

"W...where are we?" She murmured.
"In paradise." He gave her a grin, looking around him.
"How?" She looked down, the sound of the waves distracting her.
"You'll understand someday when you're older, come on."

Watching him walk along the clouds, she took a breath and closed her eyes tightly. Heights, BIG heights. Stepping out, she gasped in surprise, expecting to fall but the cloud was solid, fluffy and soft. It was like carpet against her bare feet.

"It's real as can be Lena."

Smiling, her eyes shined with excitement as she moved forward, stepping onto another cloud, looking down below at the water. She was going higher. How was it all so real? Getting distracted, she lost her balance and screamed, falling until Damon grabbed her hand in his.

"I'll always catch you, whether it's a dream or not, remember that."

Closing her eyes, she was blinded by darkness again, until the sound of wind filled her ears and the whistle of owls. Feeling arms around her, she opened her eyes slowly, Mystic Falls falling back into her eyesight once again.

"Damon?"
"I'm here," He kissed her temple, "And so are you."
"Was that a dream?" She whispered in confusion.
"You could say that."
"Dame, do you have a family?"
"Out there somewhere, we both do."
"I have you." She furrowed her eyebrows, turning in his lap so that she could see him.
"You always will." Damon smiled, tucking her hair back behind her ear.

"Do you miss them?" Elena asked innocently.
"Sometimes, yeah. We ended on...a bad note."
"Bad notes are bad." She responded, wide-eyed.
"I never would have guessed." Damon smiled amused.
"Is this a family ring?" Elena played with his fingers.
"Something like that."
"I like it."
"You wanna try it on?" Grinning, he slipped it off his finger.
"Yes!" The grinned excited.

Smiling, he took her hand and slipped it onto her finger gently, the ring ridiculously 10 sizes too big for her causing Elena to burst out into a fit of giggles. Laughing along with her, Damon took the ring back and slipped it on as he kissed her button nose.

"Someday it will fit." Damon told her, grinning.
"When me big as you?" She looked up at him.
"Yes, exactly that."
"Damey, a shooting star!"
"Make a wish." He rubbed her arms, trying to create some friction as he felt goosebumps appearing.
"I wish to be with you forever."
"Then forever it shall be."


The ticking of the clock was surely a way to wind students up. No matter how much it ticked, time never moved any faster, just slower and slower, until time was standing still. History was an incredibly boring subject, most likely not to Damon, he was aging at least 200 soon. Elena threw her head back, trying not to groan out in agony to which this subject was causing her. Speaking of Damon, what was he up to? Looking up at Alaric, she sneakily slipped her phone out and under her desk. Alaric and Damon were best friends, had been for a long while. She first was introduced when she was 10, when it came to high school, Damon made sure she was in with Alaric. He was over for dinner tomorrow anyway, a normal Friday night gathering. As much as she loved Alaric and not that he was boring her, she just wanted to fall asleep. Surely because Damon was his best friend, he wouldn't mind her texting him.

Elena

I will never forgive you for sending me to school to get an education

Damon

I take it that you're in history? :D

Elena

You'll be history when I get home! :/

Damon

Elena, it sounds like you are threatening me ;)

Elena

Oh I am! I would have been FINE with home schooling!

Damon

Then you wouldn't know anyone but me

Elena

Oh yeah. Sorry, I was thinking of benefits, not consequences, you're completely right! :D

Damon

YOU are getting a cheeky minx, focus on History and I'll see YOU later.

Huffing, she tucked her phone away and took a deep breath, the shrilling of the school bell taking her by surprise. Was it already that time!? Watching everyone rush out in a hurry, she got to her feet and made her way to the front of the class.

"You and Damon have an interesting conversation?" Alaric raised an eyebrow.
"How did you know?" She raised an eyebrow, crossing her arms.
"I'm a teacher Elena, it's my job to know if my students are being a pain."
"More like a ninja. Still coming over for dinner tomorrow?"

"Yeah, make sure Damon doesn't spike it with chilli again." Alaric moaned.
"I will keep a close eye on him, I promise you, bye Alaric."
"Get home safe." He told her, giving her a look.
"I promise I will, see you tomorrow!"


Walking down the road, she smiled at the familiarity of the place and looked around. After leaving school, she decided that she was going to have a movie day in bed, so she went to the supermarket, buying everything she could think of. Sweets, energy drinks, chocolate and a couple of movies. She had a basket full and felt a lot more complete. Maybe she could convince Damon to let her bunk school tomorrow, surely he wouldn't mind.

Seeing the Boarding House come into view, she sighed in relief. Damon was forgiven for now, just until she felt the will to argue again. Well, that's if he was even in! His car wasn't in the drive, meaning he wasn't inside, MEANING FREE HOUSE.

Grinning, she ran up the drive and to the door as she opened it up as quickly as she could and rushed inside. Looking around, she inhaled. She could smell Damon's cologne, he must have literally just left. Slipping her converses off, she moved down the hall and up the stairs quickly, going to her room.

Bad day, ending in heaven. Elena emptied the bag up, all of the her goodies falling onto the bed as she clapped her hands happily. Grabbing the Bridesmaids DVD off of the bed, she slipped it into the player and stripped down to her underwear. She could go and steal a shirt from Damon.

"Uh, I need to grab a glass for my drink."

Walking to Damon's room, she looked around and grinned, seeing his silk button up shirt lying on the floor. Lifting it, she slipped it over her head and lifted the collar to her nose, inhaling. All Damon. Leaving his room, she skipped downstairs and to the kitchen, grabbing a glass from the cupboard. Right, the movie marathon could begin now. Stepping out of the kitchen, she gasped and dropped the glass as it hit the ground, shattering on impact.

"Well, aren't you a lovely surprise."
"W...who are you?" Elena stuttered, her eyes wide.
"I believe we haven't met," He smirked, "I'm Stefan, you don't know me yet, but you will."


A/N: Hey everyone, hope you enjoyed!

Shauna

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