A/N: Thanks to my amazing beta: xxdolphingirl17xx for helping me out with the story flow, thanks buddy but more pestering to come in your way.. :)

And thank you for all the reviews, it makes me soo happy. And a special thanks to Rubilicious, my amazing role-player buddy for your review. I'm going to keep those things in mind you pointed out.

Now, on with the story...


The day was rather passing slowly than necessary. Elena sat in creative writing class trying to concentrate but her mind was drifting back to what had just happened. She still didn't have any control over herself when it comes to Damon. She was feeling rather confused and agitated. Numerous thoughts were rushing through her mind.

Was this plan okay at all? If this failed wouldn't she end up getting more hurt than she already is?

"Hey, are you okay?" Stefan asked.

She tried to put up a small smile as she lied. "Yeah...yeah I'm okay."

"Don't worry Elena, things will work out." He reassured her.

She nodded lightly as her mind drifted back to the moment Caroline had laid out the whole plan.

"Oh! Don't you worry Bonbon, I know the perfect guy." Caroline chimed in.

"And who that might be…?" Bonnie questioned.

"It's Stefan, Stefan Wesley. You know that handsome blonde hair brooding guy in our class right? He's going to help."

"Yeah, we all know him Care. And how do you know that he's going to help, rather why?" Elena asked; she had no idea what Caroline was up to.

"Doesn't he have a thing for you?" Bonnie asked from behind.

At that, Caroline blushed a little as Elena and Bonnie looked at each other, then at Caroline.

"Oh my gosh! You totally have a crush on him!" Elena giggled while saying.

"No…ahem...I do not. Well…"

"Spill Care!" Bonnie said.

"Well, he's been asking me for a date since forever. I don't know why, but I haven't said yes yet. So I was thinking if he helps you to be the 'pretend' guy..." she answered while air-quoting the word pretend as she continued, "…then I will go on a date with him."

"What! This is absurd Care and you know that." Elena jumped from her bed, holding Caroline's shoulders; she knew her friend was crazy but not this much. "You are officially crazy, my friend."

"Urgh! Do you want me to go out with him or not? Then you have to agree to this Elena. I'm not taking no for an answer."

Elena sighed as she answered. "When have you ever listened?"

"So is that a yes?"

"Okay, it's a yes. But only if he is willing to do it after listening to your plan, you will not force it on him. Promise me."

"Yayieee! I promise Elena." Caroline literally jumped with excitement.

They all knew what Stefan was going to answer, it was Caroline after all. Nobody stood a chance against her plus Stefan liked her, he wouldn't put the girl down he wanted to date.

Caroline had called Stefan the next day to invite him to her home where she had dragged Elena as well and after she blabbed everything to him, he didn't even question once to her surprise. He agreed at once when she told him that she was willing to go out with him if he helped her best friend out. Stefan was smitten by Caroline after all...

Elena didn't notice as the bell rang until Stefan spoke, it was time for break.

"You coming?"

"Oh, yeah."

They were waiting in their seats for Bonnie who was nowhere to be seen.

Meanwhile...

"Bonnie... hey, listen to me please." Damon pleaded as Bonnie was on her way to the cafeteria. She had been a little late because one of the teachers wanted to talk about her project.

"Why, why would I listen to you?"

"Because as far as I've seen, you're the most sensible one in your group…Look, please give me a minute to explain."

"You have sixty seconds." She said sternly.

"Thankss." He smiled a little as he began speaking. "I know I screwed up big time but it's not what it seems like, Katherine and I are not together."

"Really, cause it didn't look like it."

"No, I'm telling you the truth, she kissed me that day and since then she had been sticking to me like a pest. I've tried to talk to her but she won't listen, you know how Katherine is."

"Everybody knows how Katherine is..." She stated knowingly, nodding her head.

"So please Bonnie, I need another chance, I can't lose our friendship, it's the only thing I have."

"Are you sure it's only the friendship you are worried about?" She said waiting to hear his response. She noticed some emotion across his face that went as quickly as it came, but she continued. "What do you want me to do?" Bonnie gave in. His face lit up immediately.

He paused for a moment before answering her. "Tell her to meet me after school behind the gate no. 3. I'll be waiting."

"I'll try my best to convince her Damon but I can't give you any promises."

"That's all I need Bonnie."

She gave him a small smile as she started walking towards the cafeteria.

She saw her friends sitting in the table merely nibbling their food.

"Hey." She took her seat beside Elena.

"Hi Bonnie, where were you?" Elena asked.

"I was delayed by Professor Montgomery about my project about global warming; she wanted to talk about it."

"Oh, what did she say?"

"Well, she found it pretty impressive and wanted me to continue the good work."

"That's nice."

After a few minutes of small talk, they heard the bell as they got up to go to their respective classes.

"Elena..."Bonnie whispered behind her. "I need to talk to you for a second."

"Okay." She nodded as she called out to the others. "You guys go on; I'll catch up with you in a moment."

"Yes?" Elena looked at her friend.

Bonnie took a deep breath before beginning. "I spoke with Damon."

"What?" She asked surprised.

"He wants to talk to you Elena. He wants a chance to explain and I think you should give him that."

"How can you say that after he did Bonnie?" Elena sounded hurt. She could feel the emotion starting to resurface.

"I know...but he seemed genuine enough, he wants to clear things up. You should just go and see what he has to say."

Elena was struggled with this information. She could talk to Damon, but what if she got hurt again? She didn't think she could handle going through that again. Elena looked to Bonnie.

"I can't go through this again, Bonnie." Elena felt a tight hug go around her as she looked to the ground. Bonnie released her and looked at her friend.

"You won't know what happened if you don't speak to him." Bonnie told her. "You just need to hear him out okay?"

Elena hesitated a minute longer before giving in.

"Okay, I'll go."

"Good." Bonnie smiled as she pulled her in for another hug. "We should get to class now, c'mon."

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Damon waited impatiently, hoping that Bonnie was able to convince Elena.

He knew that classes were over fifteen minutes ago, why would it take her this long to come? Had she decided not to come? Just as he was about to leave he heard someone behind him. As he turned to look he felt a flush of relief as saw Elena standing there behind him.

"Elena." Damon spoke.

"Hey..."

After what seemed like a long time, Damon broke the silence between them.

"Thank you for coming 'Lena." Elena stood there silently looking to the ground as Damon began.

They didn't see that someone was watching from a distance.

"I...I don't know where to begin. I know I messed up but I swear Elena there's nothing between me and Katherine. She kissed me Elena. I do not love her, and I don't want her back."

"What do you mean?" She said quietly.

"Yes Elena, you heard me right. All this time I've been chasing her I've only been after revenge. I didn't want to get back with her, not in a million years would I ever imagine that. She's a living nightmare and I only wanted to teach her a lesson. But I do realize I should have told you this way back. I'm so sorry Elena, I really am. Just give me a second chance…please."

"I don't know what to say..." Elena whispered.

"You don't have to say anything. You also don't have to forgive me for what I did right now. Just give me a chance to make it up to you. Please that's all I'm asking." He begged her.

After a few moments she replied. "Okay, I can try that but only as friends, nothing more."

"Okay, thanks Lena." He smiled as she walked away.

Elena tried to give him a small smile back with a little success. As soon as she turned back her smile faltered, she wanted to hear something different. She didn't want him to agree so easily to be only friends.

She felt disappointed in herself; she shouldn't have expected anything more from him in the first place.

As she was walking away she heard a voice that she dreaded to hear. Elena came to an abrupt halt and faced the devil herself.

"Hello Elena." She stood there with a smirk on her face.

"Katherine." Elena said through clenched teeth.


A/N: Damon and Stefan are not brothers here; I know you guys have guessed it by the end. And yes Katherine is evil as always but don't you worry guys.. :-)

I...I really want Delena back in the show. Raise your hands, how many if you want the same?

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