So I'm back! Yay! So I know I've been bad but Student Teaching is stressful! Anyway here is the latest chapter of GIB. Bear with me when it comes to typos. I typed this up quickly so I could get it to you. Remember even small things can be important later in this story.
Disclaimer: I own nothing, absolutely nothing!
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Elena rolled over slowly, a lazy grin appearing on her face. She reached out, feeling the bed for the cool body that was usually within reach. Today she was disappointed to find he had already risen from their bed. She had wanted to surprise him with morning sex before leaving for school since she knew it would be a late night. Caroline wanted Elena to help her with the Founder's Day float and Elena had been unable to get out of it. It would be nearly 11 by the time Elena found her way back to the house.
She sat up and glanced down at the empty space beside her. Tory was snuggled up against Damon's pillow and she laughed softly at the sight. She reached out and lifted her robe from the chair, tying the belt quickly. She stood up and looked back at the sleeping cat.
"I'm going to go see where 'Daddy' got to." She giggled lightly at the statement before turning and leaving the Suite. As she neared the steps she thought she heard groaning from downstairs. She glanced over the railing and saw Damon writhing on the floor in pain. She rushed down the steps quickly, nearly tripping over her own feet in her haste to get to her lover. She slid around the bottom of the steps before launching herself down to Damon.
"E...Elena?" Elena cradled Damon's head in her lap and watched as he stopped twitching. He was still for a moment as he seemed to try and shake off the residual pain. Elena had not even glanced at her lover's assailant as she focused all of her attentions on the vampire before her. "Elena, what are you doing here?"
Elena glanced up to see Bonnie standing there while the front door stood ajar. Bonnie took a step back from the pain in Elena's eyes. Elena seemed genuinely upset over Damon's pain and she couldn't understand why. She watched as Elena pulled Damon closer to her while she brushed her fingertips over his forehead. Elena seemed to care for the vampire in front of her.
"Elena get away from him. He'll hurt you!" Bonnie cried out quickly. Bonnie realized quickly that her words had fallen on deaf ears. Elena had leaned down and was whispering things quietly to the man that still lay in her lap, grunting out the ends of his pain.
"What are you doing here Bonnie?" Elena looked up at her friend and Bonnie could see the betrayal in Elena's eyes. Bonnie took a step back at the fury raging beneath the usually calm persona of Elena. "How could you do this to him?"
"He deserves it Elena. He deserves so much more than this slight pain. He needs to pay for what he has done." Bonnie gestured wildly, conveying her feelings on the subject very clearly.
"He's changed Bonnie. Please, let this go. He's not the same man anymore." Elena helped Damon to stand, before helping him towards the parlor couch. He slid onto the cushions and held his head in his hands. Elena moved towards the drink cart and poured him a liberal serving of scotch. She handed it to him before standing in front of him, shielding him from Bonnie.
"He's not a man Elena. He's a monster. Why are you even here?"
"I've been living here for a month Bonnie."
"Stefan asked you to move in? Where is Stefan anyway?" Elena sighed loudly at the question, her eyes darting to the floor.
"No. Stefan did not ask me to move in and he's off somewhere."
"If Stefan didn't ask you to move in, then..." Bonnie's voice trailed off as she watched Damon raise his hand in order to hold Elena's. She gripped it gently and Bonnie watched in fascination as Damon rubbed his fingers over Elena's knuckles. "Oh my God!"
"Yes little witch. Elena and I are together. Show her your ring darling." Damon smirked lightly on the couch as Elena remained silent.
"Ring?" Bonnie glanced down and caught a glimpse of the expensive ring adorning Elena's finger. It sparkled in the morning light, casting light rainbows on the hardwood floors.
"Please Bonnie. Just...please?" Bonnie glanced up at Elena before turning and facing the front door.
"You've made your choice Elena. Goodbye." Bonnie stormed out of the house, the doors hitting the walls loudly. It was as if a wind had caught them.
"Goodbye little witch. Make sure to visit again when you are pissed about another tomb opening gone awry."
"Well good riddance to her. Let's go back to bed Sweetheart." Damon stood, placing his glass on the end table before moving towards the doorway. He pulled her into his arms, pressing his lips to her forehead. He moved swiftly, ensnaring her lips in a passionate kiss. He kissed her for a long moment before realizing she was unresponsive against him. Her hands hung limply by her side while her lips were molded against his. He pulled back and looked into her open eyes. "Sweetheart?"
"How could you be so cold Damon?" She pulled herself from his embrace and moved to stand by the windows.
"How could you say those things to Bonnie?"
"Sweetheart, stop this." He moved near her but she threw an arm out to halt his movements. He slowed and looked at her. She looked the part of an angry kitten, her hair flowing around her as if bristling from his words.
"No Damon. You need to apologize to her. You need to make this right." He grew angry at her words. How dare she insinuate that this was his fault. Sheila knew what she was getting into and how was he to blame for the witch's miscalculation?
"I certainly will not. Sheila knew the consequences and yet she helped us. I owe Bonnie nothing."
"Why can't you see that you need to make this right? Why can't you just do the mature thing for once?" He bristled at her words before whirling to face her once more.
"You need to grow up Elena and stop acting like a child. This is the real world and everyone is responsible for themselves. No one is going to apologize and no one is going to look out for anyone else! If you weren't ready for this part of life then maybe you should just run home to your childish bed." His chest heaved from his harsh words. He looked at her and saw the utter look of horror pass her features. He had gone too far yet he couldn't back down without compromising his pride.
She said nothing as she walked past him. Each step felt like a stake through his heart. She walked up the stairs and he just stood there staring after her. Minutes passed as he heard her shuffling around upstairs. He finally began to move towards the stairs, determined to make sure she understood what he had meant. Before he could reach the steps, she flew down them completely dressed. He stared at her as she swung her purse over her shoulder and slammed the front door shut. He watched her go out and start her car before whipping out of there.
He answered her anger by flying up the steps and slamming their bedroom door. The door splintered slightly and he stomped into his study. He would lose himself in some reading until she came crawling back, telling him how sorry she was.
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Damon sighed heavily as he stumbled up the stairs. After a long day of drinking and smoking, he resigned himself to crawl into his lonely bed. He stumbled through the doorway and immediately felt the loneliness descend over him. Usually he would come up to his room and sit down on the couch, turning the TV on to watch the news. He would lean back against the pillows while the Logan Fell replacement rattled off the local news.
He would listen carefully as Elena moved around the bedroom. She usually sat down at the dark vanity and brushed her hair until it was silky, just the way he liked it. She would stand up and shed her robe, baring her lingerie to the room. She would move until she was lying underneath the white sheets. Sometimes she would read quietly while waiting for him. Those times he came into the bedroom and she was holding a book would fuel his desires to see her play a naughty secretary at bedtime.
Finally he would turn the TV off and move towards the bedroom, unbuttoning his shirt as he moved. He would stand in the doorway and watch his beloved get comfortable. Once she noticed him he would smirk lightly, stalking towards the bed. He would finish removing his clothes before sliding into the bed next to her. He would cuddle her close and they would whisper to each other until she grew too tired to keep her eyes open. It wasn't always about sex for them at night. While their passion still burned brightly, they found themselves just being comfortable with each other at bedtime. Damon liked to surprise her with sex in other places inside and outside of the house.
Their bedtime was Damon's most romantic moments. He would never admit to anyone how much he loved to cuddle with her. He would hold her close and kiss her forehead while she slept. He really was a domestic when he gave it some thought. He could see himself spending an eternity with her, just living in a nice home and being with her. He could leave the partying behind. He would gladly give up his immortality to spend a few decades by her side.
He rounded the corner to the bedroom tonight and was greeted by a depressing sight. Her robe was strewn across the arm chair while her lingerie lay folded on the dresser. The sheets were flat. Even the cat had turned from him as he had chosen to sleep in Elena's room.
He sighed again as he moved towards the bed, pulling the covers down and crawling beneath them. He hadn't slept alone in months. When Elena had been living at Jenna's, he had snuck in every night to be with her. His bed felt cool to him. He was used to her warmth as she pressed herself against him. He knew sleep would be elusive as he stared at the ceiling.
He could still hear her angry words echoing in his ears. He could hear the door slam as she walked out on him. He could hear the car starting and ripping out of the driveway. He had been sure she would return to him, her soft words of apology spilling from her lips. He had been utterly mistaken as she had still not come home. Dinner had been lonely since Stefan had been out.
The moment he realized she wasn't coming coincided with his first drink of the night. He gulped down the burning liquid before tossing the glass into the fire. He was upset with himself over this. She was his only friend, his sweetheart, and he had chased her away from him with his harsh words. His loud words still rang in his ears as her face crumpled in defeat.
He threw the covers off of him and stood up quickly, yanking his pants up. He moved quickly, throwing a shirt on but not bothering to button it. He didn't bother with keys as he sped out of the house. There were two places on his mind and he knew only his apologies could fix this.
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He stood on the doorstep of the brick house and peered at the door. His hand rose as he knocked lightly. He waited patiently until the porch light came on, the door opening softly.
"What do you want?" His eyes met the dark ones staring at him.
"I've come to apologize and offer my...condolences." Bonnie's eyes lit up in surprise. "I don't expect you to invite me in or anything. I want you to understand that I never meant for your grandmother to get hurt because of my selfishness. I was so focused on getting to Katherine that I never thought of the consequences. I truly am sorry."
"I never thought I'd hear you apologize...it seems she's good for you." Damon chuckled lightly as he glanced to the ground.
"Yes, she is. I'm going to see her after this."
"You two had a fight?"
"Yes. We've never fought like this. I hope she'll forgive me." She watched his face crumple in defeat as his shoulders slumped.
"If you apologize and mean it, I'm sure she'll forgive you. You are certainly changed because of her." She reached out for a moment and patted his shoulder awkwardly. "Look I can't say that I'll ever be friends with you or Stefan but you were right earlier. Grams knew what she was getting into and the consequences of that choice. Witches always know what they are getting into."
"Yeah?"
"Elena sees something good in you and she's...desperately in love with you. I've never seen anyone like that before. She...needs you I think. Elena's dealt with so much heartache over the years and now...now she has found someone that loves her. Go to her and apologize." He turned to leave, his heart slightly lighter from Elena's best friend's words.
"Goodnight Bonnie." He was gone before she could respond, a slight breeze in the air.
"Goodnight Mr. Salvatore. I told you young Bennet, he loves her." She smiled lightly as the spell broke and Bonnie once again regained control of her body.
"I think you are right Emily. We'll see how it goes. Good night Damon and good luck." Bonnie turned and closed the door, as Damon appeared looking up at the house.
"Good night Emily. Thank you for everything." He sped off once more, this time headed for Elena's.
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He found her bedroom window open which surprised him. It was freezing outside and he secretly wished the open window had been meant for him. He turned to look at her, bathed in the moonlight. Her arm lay outstretched on the bed and he knew had he been there, that arm would have been on his stomach. He would have cuddled her close and her cheek would have rested on his chest, her warm breath caressing him.
He sat on the bed, leaning over her so his weight rested on the arm that trapped her against the bed. He reached out and caressed her face. He watched as she rolled over in her sleep, her eyes fluttering throughout her dreams. His fingertips eased down her face until they brushed lightly over her lips.
"Damon," she breathed against his fingers. He thought she had awoken but he was mistaken as her breath remained even. Her hand came up to lie on his thigh, as she sighed his name once more. He couldn't understand the rush of happiness that swept through him at her sleepy acceptance. It was far too intense for him.
"Damon?" He glanced down to see her eyes opening, her breathing picking up.
"Sweetheart." She began to sit up until she could look into his eyes. "I've been foolish. Can you forgive me?" She moved forward and nuzzled his neck as his arms came up to encircle her body. He held her to him as they simply held each other.
"Are you really sorry?"
"Yes. You were right, just like you always are. I was stupid to say those things, to make her loss seem like it wasn't my fault. It was and I told her so. I told her I truly was sorry and I think...I think she's forgiven me a little."
"You spoke to Bonnie?"
"Yes, before I came here. I wanted her to know how I felt and that I wouldn't hurt you. I love you so much Elena; I couldn't bear to lose you. I was wrong to tell you to go home. You are home when you are with me." He pulled back then and kissed her. This was not a passionate kiss, but a declaration. He kissed her sweetly, desperately as he made it clear how he felt about her. She returned his feelings in that kiss, their apologies and acceptance mingled together.
"I'm sorry too. I should have stayed and talked to you instead of running." She pulled back and looked at him. "I was out of line to say those things to you. I wanted you to understand how she felt. How would you feel if it had been me?"
"Don't."
"Damon we have to talk about this. What if Stefan had killed me when he drank from me? What if you hadn't gotten to me in time? Could you really have killed him?"
"Elena, don't."
"You would have blamed him for this and maybe you would have killed him. He was angry because I cheated on him Damon." He made a move to say something but she cut him off, "No Damon, I did. I hurt him deeply and he snapped. I knew what I was getting into when I stayed with him. I know what I'm getting into by staying with you. Grams knew what she was getting into too but Bonnie didn't. She didn't understand and now she's left with the heartache."
"I don't want to talk about this anymore Elena." He kissed her gently before burying his face in her neck.
"We need to talk about this sooner or later Damon. We need to talk about Katherine and what could happen."
"I know, but not tonight."
"No not tonight." She leaned back against the pillows, lifting the blankets with one hand. "Come to bed Damon." He nodded quickly before stripping down and sliding under the covers with her. She turned quickly and cuddled into his embrace. He rubbed his hand gently up her spine as her breathing evened out, signaling her return to sleep.
He rested gently against the pillows, closing his eyes and joining her in her dreams. His sweetheart always waited for him in the gazebo before they dreamt together, their love carrying through to their restful hours.
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The week passed quickly for the lovers as they readied themselves for the Founder's Day Celebrations. The following weekend would be the Miss Mystic Falls pageant. Elena had considered dropping out but Damon had urged her to enjoy her last chance at the pageant.
"It's your last chance Sweetheart."
"Hmmm...?" She was currently sitting at her desk, writing out bills. "Did you say something Baby?"
"I said it's your last chance to win Miss Mystic Falls."
"Oh, why?" He moved up behind her and laid his hands on her shoulders. His fingers dipped to play on the skin near her collarbone.
"Because next year, you'll be a married woman."
"Oh?" He leaned down to kiss her quickly.
"Yes. I was thinking a winter wedding. Maybe January?" She moaned quietly as his hands slid down to cup her breasts. "Just think of it, you in a white dress with a red sash, the path lined with roses from the garden. Think of the snow-covered trees as we are married by the gazebo. I'll whisk you upstairs after our reception and spread you out on the bed." He trailed off as she dropped the pen she was holding and leaned back against him.
"January...that would be nice. Now, I need to finish writing these bills out so I'll need you to let go of my breasts."
"But I like them. Can I play with them, please?" He squeezed her gently as his fingers sought out her nipples. He tweaked them gently as she moaned low, her head lolling back against his chest. "Can I?" He pulled on them until she arched her body more completely into his hands.
"I need...I need to write...bills." He sighed lightly before leaning down to kiss her once more. He withdrew his hands from her as he kissed her sweetly.
"Alright, alright but I want to have you later. No bills, no pesky brothers, nothing but you and me and the bed. Tory isn't invited." Elena laughed out loud as she recalled a recent night when Tory had pounced on him in their passionate embrace. Tory had been scared by the thunder and lightning, tearing Damon's skin and cooling their passions. He chuckled gently against her neck as his tongue licked below her ear.
"Mmm Damon..." He pulled back from her fragrant skin and moved to sit down in the chair next to the desk. She leaned down and picked up the dropped pen before turning to write out the next check. "Why is this credit card bill so high?" He glanced over at the bill in question.
"It was supposed to be a surprise but I forgot you have been writing out the bills recently. I thought we could go away for the summer."
"But Katherine..."
"We'll handle her and then I'm taking you away for the summer. We'll go to Europe and I'll show you all the sights. Think of it Sweetness, three months of Europe. We're going to have an amazing time and I'm going to show you my favorite parts of the cities." He grasped her hand lightly.
"You spoil me so much." She looked back down at the bill before writing a check for the amount due. She sealed the envelope before he grasped her hand in his. He lifted her ringed finger to his lips before brushing them across it.
"You deserve it all Elena. I want to share everything with you." She smiled at him before returning to her stack of bills. He stood quickly and moved towards his study. She glanced up after he shut the door. He would be reading one of his novels now, waiting for her to finish bill writing.
An hour later she was knocking on his study door gently. She waited a moment before pushing the door open. He was immersed in his novel and she moved closer, balancing the tray precariously. She sat it on the coffee table and glanced down at him. She noticed he lifted his arm so she could crawl into his embrace. She snuggled quickly against him. The moment her cheek rested against his chest he immediately began to read aloud, his voice lulling her into a dreamy state. She simply relished in his closeness as they rested against each other.
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He tapped his foot impatiently as he perused the button-down shirts. He lifted a blue one before placing it back on the rack. It was some sort of polyester blend and he put it back in a way that showed his disgust. He turned to rifle through the jackets but paused. The curtain to the dressing room was open and she was staring at him.
His eyes swept over her creamy skin, which was exposed beautifully against the dark blue of her dress. It was a long, beautiful gown that enhanced her beauty perfectly. He moved towards her, pulling her against him. He kissed her lustily as she moaned against his mouth. His hands roamed down to grasp her backside, hauling her more completely against him. Her fingers threaded through his hair as she returned his amorous feelings.
A throat cleared nearby and Damon released her. He turned to look at the elderly lady glaring at them. She was a customer luckily but she was obviously upset by the display of affection. Damon looked sheepishly at the elderly lady before adjusting Elena's dress.
"Get this one Sweetness. It will be a delicious torture for me." He patted her backside gently before urging her back to the curtained room. She turned back to him, pressing her body intimately against his. Her lips sought out the space below his ear.
She purred sinfully against his ear before whispering, "I won't be able to wear undergarments under this." She nipped him gently before pulling the curtain closed. He grunted at her words before turning to look at the jewelry in the store. He found what he was looking for and gestured towards the salesgirl. Twenty minutes later they both had left with their purchases for tomorrow's event.
Damon stood in the parlor, fidgeting lightly. Stefan watched, amused, at Damon's discomfort. He was clearly nervous to be escorting Elena at the pageant. He would be required to complete a choreographed dance with Elena before acting as her escort for the remainder of the night. What was bothering him the most was the simple idea that Elena and him would be on display as the night's hot couple. This was their first societal outing and he was sure they would be analyzed in detail.
Damon glanced over at Stefan and noticed he was oddly calm today. Stefan had been edgy all week and now he was standing by the doorframe, leaning casually against the dark wood. He was decked out in a dark suit with a dark green button-down shirt. Damon watched carefully, noting the odd dark color on his brother's frame. Stefan had always preferred light colors and yet here he was. Damon followed by glancing down at his crisp white shirt. Elena loved him in white and now it struck him odd that while he was starting to broaden his wardrobe, Stefan had begun to darken his.
A soft cough came from a few steps up and he turned instantly, taking in Elena in her dress. Her hair was done up slightly and he itched to feel its silkiness. Her heels were open-toed and he noticed the clear polish on her nails. She came down wearing the necklace he had given her months ago, a small blue bag clutched in one hand. He reached out, tucking her hand on his arm before leaning down to her ear and stating clearly, "You look absolutely stunning Darling."
She smiled becomingly at him and he kissed her gently. Stefan grunted loudly before striding out the front door. Damon watched him storm off to the car and slam the backdoor shut. Damon ushered Elena towards the car, opening the front door for her and then racing around to the other side once she was settled. He drove quickly, edging them closer and closer to the party. Elena reached over and gripped his thigh gently as they drove, comforting him throughout the drive. She was aware how on edge he was about being on display for hours.
They pulled up the long driveway of the house before parking in a spot designated for contestants. He kissed her hand gently before walking over to help her out of the car. Stefan had already stomped off towards the house, leaving the two alone in the lot. They were running a little late but Elena had assured him she needed little time to prepare since she had done so at home.
He escorted her up the stairs to the preparation area before kissing his sweetly and leaving her to her prepping. He walked down the stairs and turned, finding the other escorts. They were mulling about, drinking out of flasks and he flashed back to the same type of party during his human life. He had been one of those boys, slipping alcohol before he was supposed to escort some wealthy girl. He had hated the whole thing and made sure he was completely drunk by the time the music started.
The closest one offered him the flask but he declined. He didn't want to embarrass his girl by being even slightly buzzed. He listened to the conversation while he sipped a cup of coffee the waiter had brought him. The boys were still in the "sleep with any girl with legs phase" and were just bragging about their "conquests".
"You slept with Caroline Forbes? That's nothing! She'll sleep with anything. No seriously, I'm sure she'd sleep with an animal just to get her fix." The boy called Billy spoke loudly; making it clear Caroline Forbes had at least declined him. Damon listened but rolled his eyes when the others started clamoring about the best conquest.
"Have any of you sampled Elena yet?" Damon's ears perked at this question. Elena had made it clear she had lost her virginity to Stefan yet he was curious to hear their answers.
"Nah, she's too preppy for me. She's been hanging around the Salvatores, the gold-digger. She dated Matt but dropped him the moment someone richer came by. She'll take them for their money and then just move on." Billy shook his head at the other boy's statement.
"Can you just imagine taking her? Think about it. I would love to just corner her somewhere and teach her a lesson. She needs to call someone master and learn to act the way a woman should. She should bow down to her man." Damon was growing angrier at these statements. Obviously these boys did not even know Elena, nor did they deserve the chance to look at her. He continued listening but he placed his coffee cup on the bar, afraid it would shatter in his hands.
"Think about it. Strip her down and then spank her until she begged for it. I would leave her wet and wanting for days until she was so deliriously in her need, she would beg for it. I would take my time marking her until she learned who was boss. She would make an excellent little slut wouldn't she? It's too bad she's got that Salvatore wrapped around her finger..." Billy finished it off before sipping at the scotch in the flask.
"But Billy...I hear he's intimidating. You want to be careful who you talk to about this. He's rich and he is in deep with the Sheriff. I'm sure he wouldn't appreciate us talking about his girl like that." The smaller boy stated quickly, eyes darting around.
"Yeah well he's not here. Isn't she with the one with the light hair?"
"Nah, she's with the older one now. I haven't seen him around so I don't know what he looks like."
"Eh. Well look there's Elena coming this way. She's probably looking for her escort." There was a few choruses of "I'll escort her right to the bedroom." before she stepped into the room. She was carrying a small boutonniere, a white rose with a dark blue pin.
"Hey guys." They nodded at her before Billy stepped forward.
"Do you need help with something Elena? We'd be glad to help." He reached forward but Elena laughed gently.
"No thank you Billy. I just wanted to give this to Damon." They looked surprised but stood aside as she pushed past them, to stand by Damon. She leaned up and pinned the flower to his jacket before leaning up to kiss him.
"No alcohol Damon?"
He glanced at the boys before replying, "Of course not. Do you want some of my coffee?" She smiled and lifted the cup, sipping lightly. She leaned up and kissed him while replacing the cup on the bar.
"We'll be starting in 10 minutes. I'm last to come down the steps so you'll have to wait a little."
"I don't mind. Go have fun with Caroline." He lifted her hand and kissed the back of her hand. She smiled at him through her lashes before walking back to the stairs. He turned his steely gaze at the boys who had been so thoughtlessly bashed his beloved. He put forth a bit of the aura that tended to scare the prey. They all backed up a little while the smaller one let out a whimper.
"I suggest you boys learn how to treat a lady quickly or you'll end up alone. Also, if I hear you speaking of my girl that way again...well you'll suffer the consequences." They moved farther away and then they squeaked when Mrs. Lockwood came in to retrieve the escorts. They practically ran out of the room. He snickered quietly before leaving a tip next to the coffee cup.
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She had floated down the stairs towards him, her blue dress flowing behind her. He scarcely remembered the dance they shared. He was too focused on her, too full of her essence to notice. He had listened into many of the conversations and was pleased to know they were making quite a splash among the gossip mills. He escorted his girl around and made small talk with the best of them.
Soon they were being ushered back inside and the girls climbed up onto the platform. A few moments later Caroline Forbes was crowned Founder's Day Queen and Elena came in second. She seemed pleased with the outcome before leaning down to kiss him. She whispered to him that she wanted to go change into her jeans so she would find him soon and they could go home.
He nodded lightly as Alaric came up beside them. He clearly wanted to speak about Isobel or something similar so Damon turned his attention to the teacher. Elena looked between the two men before walking off, hoping they would be done by the time she returned.
Damon continued talking with Alaric; the teacher making it clear that he was worried about Isobel's continued absence. He was worried she had switched sides and that soon Katherine would arrive with more allies. Damon calmed him slightly before replying that Isobel remained absent because Elena would not speak to her. She had come by once since the attack and Elena had slammed the door in her face. Isobel had grown angry and stormed off from the Boarding House, running into Damon moments later.
Alaric finally calmed down and began to walk away. Damon turned back to the party and caught a glimpse of the wall clock. Elena had been gone for nearly 20 minutes now and that was entirely too long to change. He headed for the stairs, hearing a crash come from the dressing room. He raced up the stairs, headed for the place where he could smell Elena's blood.
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While Damon had been speaking to Alaric, Elena had hurried upstairs. She was determined to get back to Damon quickly so they could enjoy the rest of the night together. She smiled lightly as she began to unzip her dress. Unfortunately the zipper stuck and try as she might, the mechanism would not budge. She groaned loudly when all of the sudden a pair of hands touched her back. The fingers soothed down her spine and she relaxed, thinking Damon had followed her.
His hands pulled the zipper down effortlessly, his fingers teasing her flesh. She turned to greet him but he swiftly tied something around her eyes, blocking her vision. She had not expected Damon to play a game while they were so close to other people. The hands pushed the dress down her body until she was bared to the room. The fingers slid around her body until two were nudging her thighs apart.
They dipped teasingly between her thighs as they coaxed her body into a reaction. Her hips arched as she moaned low in her throat. The swipe of a thumb quieted her as the other hand came up to tweak a nipple. The fingers played her in time until she was hovering near her release. The fingers froze inside her as she thrust towards them, trying to gain pleasure from them.
Warm lips caressed her neck until the teeth tugged on her ear. She groaned at the contact as he withdrew his fingers. He pulled back and pinched her bundle of nerves until she cried out in pleasurable pain. He pushed her towards what she knew was the window area, pressing her breasts against the cool panes. She began to push against the glass, knowing that the upper balcony was being used for the party.
His hand quieted her as he played with her body again, his fingers growing rough inside her. Warning bells went off in her head. Damon could be forceful but he was never rough. She began to struggle against the glass as the man began to grind against her. She tried to scream but he muffled the sounds with his hand.
His fingers were relentless as he pumped her expertly. She tried to fight her body's reaction but she could feel her release hovering close by. A harsh voice whispered near her ear, "Mine." The claim struck a chord within her and she refused to make a sound. She belonged to Damon. The fingers grew rougher as he realized her lack of comment. She reached out and her hand gripped a poker next to the fireplace. She whipped it back and heard him grunt out a response when the sharp edge punctured his skin.
She ripped the blindfold off and grabbed one of the robes close-by. She wrapped it around her as she fled for the door. A hand shot out, grabbing her ankle and she tumbled to the ground. Her leg landed on the dropped poker and she cried out in pain as it drove into her leg. She fought until the hand let her go. She crawled towards the door, her leg burning in pain. She turned swiftly to see the face of her attacker. Her breath caught as she gazed at the familiar face.
"Stefan?" She let out a yelp as he moved towards her. She clutched the robe tightly to her body as she pulled herself into a fetal position. "Stay away from me!"
"Elena, please. I just wanted you to see...to know that I...please Elena." He stopped his movements as her blood perfumed the air. "I can be him Elena. I can be rough and dark. I can drink and dominate. I can make you scream in pleasure and I can give you everything he can. I can drink from you like you want. I love you." He dropped down next to her and leaned down, inhaling her sweet blood.
She whimpered as his hands closed over her leg, ripping it towards him until he could fasten his lips to the wound. He licked at the blood as she tried to fight him off. "You taste so good." She cried out when she glimpsed his fangs. He bit down drawing out more blood as he sucked her life from her. She felt herself losing her focus as he greedily gulped down her blood.
"Damon..." Stefan growled loudly at his brother's name, his teeth biting down a little harder. "Please stop...please."
The door flung open and Damon froze in the doorway. He took in the sight in a split second. Stefan was bent over Elena, sucking the blood from her as he moaned in ecstasy. Elena looked at him, terrified. Her eyes held fear and he froze when he smelled her arousal from earlier. His eyes went to Stefan quickly as he ripped his brother from Elena. Stefan flew across the room, landing on the glass coffee table.
Damon crouched in front of Elena protectively. He let out a growl as Stefan shook himself off, getting into an offensive stance. Elena shuddered at the fight about to happen. She watched as Damon ripped his jacket off, throwing it towards Elena. She thrust it over her body and watched as Stefan leapt at Damon. She cried out when Damon was pushed to the ground. She heard a clink and felt in the pockets.
Her hand came up with a cell phone and she immediately dialed Alaric's number. He answered quickly and when he heard her tearful words, hung up quickly. She pushed herself against the wall and watched as the two vampires fought furiously. Damon's head made a resounding crack against the fireplace and she whimpered as Stefan moved towards her.
The door once again flung open and Stefan was hit by three distinct vervain darts. Jeremy and Alaric rushed in, pulling Stefan to the ground. They wrestled him to the ground and injected him with more vervain. Elena watched unseeing as her vision started to go. Suddenly there were comforting words near her ear. She turned and saw Anna, wrapping her body in a blanket as she pressed a cloth to Elena's leg.
Elena made some sound like, "Thank you," but her voice wavered. A burst of air trailed past her and she was suddenly engulfed in a pair of arms. Damon had flown to her immediately, hauling her body to his as he soothed her. He nicked his wrist and pushed it towards her mouth. She drank slowly and soon she felt her strength returning. Although physically strong, she was emotionally exhausted. Damon left her for the moment with Alaric, Jeremy, and Anna and made them promise to drive her home so he could deal with Stefan.
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Hours later Damon climbed the staircase to his room. Stefan had been secured in the cell, pumped full of vervain. Anna, Jeremy and Alaric had left a few minutes before, urging him to call if he needed anything. He pulled off his ripped shirt and chucked it into the trash as he rounded the corner to his suite. He looked around and noticed the cat was nowhere to be seen.
He opened the door to the bedroom and noticed Tory lying in Elena's lap. She was sitting with her toes touching the floor, as she stared at the wall. She was subdued and he disliked the look on her face. He moved to her, sitting down next to her. He wrapped an arm around her and to his pleasure, her head rested on his shoulder.
"I'm not okay so you don't need to ask." Her voice was quiet and he sighed at her tone. "I was nearly...he almost..."
"Shh...he didn't. Don't think like that." He pulled her closer, moving her into his lap. Tory bounded off and lay on the bed beside them, nuzzling and licking Elena's hands. Elena turned into Damon's embrace and began to sob. Her sobs were heart-wrenching and he felt out of sorts. He cradled her close but he didn't know what to do to help her. He kept holding her tighter, rocking her gently until the sobs subsided. She sniffled quietly against his neck as she relaxed completely against him.
"You're safe baby. He won't hurt you again. I've got you Sweetheart." He whispered next to her ear as he rocked her. Tory placed his paw on Damon's thigh and he glanced down at the tiny kitten. Tory was worried about his mistress, just as he was. He cuddled her until her body seemed to collapse from the emotional exhaustion she had been put through. He lifted her gingerly, stripping off her robe and placing her in bed. He opted to sleep in the armchair, watching over her but alert in case Stefan roused himself out of his stupor. He leaned forward and stroked her hair as she slept. After a few minutes he drifted off too, itching to find her in her dreams and comfort her.
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Elena's eyes opened slowly but she shut them quickly at the brightness of the morning light. She could feel the achiness in her bones that comes from utter emotional exhaustion. She turned her head slightly and noticed Tory lying where Damon typically lay. His side of the bed had not been slept in and she grew concerned by his absence.
Quickly she turned and glanced towards the armchair and her heart quieted. He was lying in the armchair, his hand near her body. He was resting calmly, shirtless, and he simply looked exhausted. She reached out and brushed her fingers against his forehead, a soft purr escaping his lips. His eyes opened and she smiled slightly at his look.
"How are you feeling, Sweetheart?" He leaned forward to kiss her hand as he always did. He pushed some hair behind her ear before kneeling on the floor by the bed.
"Better this morning. What...what did you do with him?" Damon sighed loudly, knowing he was not going to escape these questions this morning.
"He's locked up in the basement, pumped full of vervain. I figured we could decide what to do with him once you were up to it. Are you hungry?"
"No, not yet. Have you eaten? You need to keep your strength up." She caressed his face gently and he leaned forward. "You can feed from me if you want to. I don't mind."
"Are you sure Sweetheart? I don't want to remind you of..." She shhed him and kissed him gently.
"I could never mistake your bite for someone else's." He bit her gently, wrapping her sheet-clad body in his arms. He could feel her acceptance in her blood, her sweet thoughts wrapping around him.
Long moments later, he released her and they dressed. He escorted her to the kitchen where she immediately busied herself with cooking breakfast. Damon patted her backside lustily before turning with a statement, "I'm going to go check on Stefan."
She had bent in the fridge to retrieve the eggs and suddenly was flying through the air. She fell on a cushion and noticed she was in their bedroom. She glanced up to see Damon standing over her.
"Damon...what?"
"Pack a few bags. Get Tory." He ripped a bag out of the closet and began filling it with his own essentials. She looked at him questioningly.
"Why?"
"Stefan got out and...well I caught a whiff of something." He turned to her and she saw fear.
"What is it Damon?"
"Elena...did someone come to the door yesterday? Anyone at all?" She thought for a moment before responding.
"We received a delivery from the Florist. I uh...let the girl in, but I don't...remember what she looked like." Elena suddenly grew worried by her statement. She glanced around quickly. "My vervain bracelet...where is it? My things were moved yesterday...I thought you had...but..."
"We need to leave Elena. Katherine has been here."
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So Stefan is off the bandwagon...and Katherine has been invited in. Imagine the possibilities. Next one is going to be Founder's Day. I'm looking at 2 more chapters and an epilogue. I'll get to TWHL soon but I've hit a writing wall right now.
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