Ch. 4: Keep Your Hands off Her

A/N: I had alot of fun writing in the bar scene that will continue on into the next chapter or so as well as this one. There's also some good music that serves as the backdrop so be sure to listen to it as you read ;)

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(1)The loud music and thick, smoky atmosphere of the bar awakened my senses. The place looked like something straight out of Coyote Ugly minus the dancing half naked girls on the tables. It was crowded and Damon was in front guiding me through the heaps of people.

We were about to be separated when he turned and grabbed my hand through the people. The touch was quick but charged and gave me goose bumps. He pulled me closer and continued to walk to the bar." I don't want to lose you in here with all these drunk people moping around." He gave his signature grin. I smiled back and edged close to his ear so he could here me over all the chaos." Soon were going to be those drunk people." I gave a mischievous look.

We finally reached the bar and Damon motioned for the bartender. Elena noticed a guy looking in her direction across the bar. She touched her hair a little uncomfortable and turned her head to see if it was someone behind her that had his attention but there was no one in particular. She ignored him without even thinking twice as the bartender came towards them.

"I'll take a Jack and Coke…and for you my dear?" Damon asked Elena. "I'll have a Mojito." We sat down on the wooden stools and got comfortable. Damon tapped his hand to his knee with the music and looked around at the atmosphere. He was right in his element and Elena found that attractive. There were tons of women there and Damon was well aware that they were eying him but he wouldn't give them the time of day. He was here with the only girl he wanted and she doesn't even compare to them. She was the only one who had his complete attention.

(2)Before I knew it we were doing shots and I was buzzed. We both downed a tequila shot and slammed the glass shot glasses on the counter. "You better watch it I may be dancing on the tables soon" I yelled over the crowd. Damon laughed over the counter and replied. "That's not something I would object to" She smiled and looked beyond him where she saw a couple sitting in a booth. They both had a glow about them and seemed kind of nervous like it was their first date. It reminded her a lot of her and Stefan when they first met and then a flash of his face all vamped out came flooding back to her.

"I gotta pee... I'll be back" Elena walked towards the bathrooms and passed the mysterious man who had been staring at her. She gave him a quick glance then looked down as she entered the bathroom area. He looked back at her from behind when she already passed him and bit his lip then he looked to the area where Damon was sitting. He was finishing up his drink completely oblivious to his surroundings.

Elena walked out of the stall and leaned with both hands on the rim of the faucet and looked at herself in the mirror. "Snap out of it, Elena" she told herself. She splashed some water on her face and was good to go.

3) Elena came out from the bathroom and the strange guy came out of nowhere and purposely bumped into her. Wow she thought this guy really needs to work on his pick up techniques. "Uh jeez I'm real sorry I should probably watch where I'm going." He said. "Hmm don't worry about it "Elena said non-chalantly. "What's a pretty girl like yourself doing alone anyhow… let me buy you a drink" he began to rub her arm. Elena looked at his hand on her arm and said coldly but kindly "I'm actually here with someone but thanks" Damon looked up from his drink and saw what was going down.

He immediately got up from his seat and went to her rescue. As Elena went to walk around him the guy's attitude immediately shifted and he gripped her arm "Why do you got to be rude I want to buy you a drink" Damon cut between them and shoved the guy back and got in the guy's face. "Back off man, she's with me" Elena stayed behind Damon as he protectively blocked the guy from her.

"So this must be your boyfriend" the guy was aggressively pointing a finger on Damon's chest. Elena put her hands on Damon's arms that were resting on his sides "Come on Damon, let's just go" Elena thought in her head this night was suppose to be fun not filled with drama. "No Elena, it's okay." Damon focused in on him and looked in his eyes. "You are going to leave this bar right now and not come back the rest of the night." The guy was in a trance and replied "I'm going to leave here and not come back the rest of the night" he turned around and headed for the door.

(4)Damon sighed and shook it off and turned to Elena. "Sorry about that, that guy was..." Elena stopped him. "You don't need to apologize, I understand. Now let's have fun. You know that thing we said we were going to do." Elena gave a playful grin and walked to the arcade game in the corner. Damon walked towards her with his eyebrows raised." This is your idea of fun?" Elena's big grin on her face turned to an insulted look. "Hey don't judge 'till you play. Winner gets to pick what drink the loser has to chug down."

"Fine." He gave in and they crammed in the corner and played the game. As it was Elena's turn she was very tuned into the game and Damon looked at her amused. He was glad she was getting her mind off of things. He put his hand on the small of her back and looked back at the screen. Elena concentration was broken a she felt his hand on her back she looked up to him and marveled at his blue eyes. They snapped out of their moment as the game made a noise.

"Aww look who's a loser" Damon said in a funny way. "Ughhh noo!" Elena made a pouty face as they headed to the bar. "Now close your eyes as I pick your poison." Elena closed them but Damon covered them with his hand also and pointed to the bottle that he wanted the bartender to pour. He took his hand away from her face and said "Enjoy." Elena took the shot and downed it.

She gave a disgusted look and wiped her mouth. "Eww what was that motor oil?" Damon did the eye thing that he does and replied. "I'll never tell." Elena got the bartender's attention. "We'll have two more of whatever that was." Damon looked at her in awe "That's my girl." Elena was having a really good time with him, even though they were in a crowded bar she felt like they were the only two in the room.