Thanks to amara97 and to Dina as always for helping me out with this chapter.. God she just changed it totally and I loved it. I hope you guys love it too…
" Elena"
I turn towards Damon who is looking intently at me. I glare at him but it doesn't bother him. I thought he wanted to keep it a secret? Besides his girlfriend is here so it's even more awkward.
"Aren't you going to drink?" His words catch me off guard and my jaw literally drops. He's persistent. Everyone is looking at us suspiciously and I wish the ground would swallow me in.
Thump! Thump! Thump!
The only thing I could hear was my heart, which is pounding painfully in my chest. My palms are growing sweaty as all eyes are on me contemplating my next move. Bonnie and Enzo are confused, I can tell that with the facial expressions they are wearing, Stefan is looking at me with an amused face while Caroline is looking at me with disappointment.
"Why would Elena take this shot? She never had a make out session with you" Bonnie breaks the awkward silence and I start playing with my fingers nervously. I never should've trusted him. I never should've given in.
"Really, Elena?" Damon pouts at me and it just infuriates me more.
"I…. I nev.." I stammer and Damon bursts out laughing. Everyone looks at him in confusion including me.
"Relax guys. I was only kidding. I wouldn't touch her " he shrugs while eyeing me and I turn red in anger and embarrassment.
That hurt like a bitch!
He was the one who made a move on me and now he's talking as if I'm some trash he wouldn't dare associate with. I want to shout at him and at everyone. But I know nothing good could come out of it. It's for the better if no one knows. So instead I take a deep breathe to calm myself.
"I knew it! " Sybil cheers loudly and pulls him into a possessive kiss; obviously trying to show who he belongs to.
Well! She can keep him.
As much as it upsets me I stay calm and pretend as if nothing happened. No one was in mood for another round so we decide to part out ways.
Thanks to Damon!
I decide to walk to clear my head. Also, I didn't wanna cock block Bonnie and Enzo. I wrap the cardigan around me tightly as the air hits me. As I'm about to reach my home someone honks loudly from behind. Not sure if it meant at me I turn around to see Damon's Camaro approaching me.
I want to run and never look at him. It's too much. Do I really mean nothing to him? Or I convinced myself what we had was something. Nevertheless, I stand my ground deciding to give him a piece of his mind.
"Don't look at me with those judgy little eyes" he mocks me coming out of his car.
"Why are you here? " I ask through my gritted teeth.
"Oh come on…Elena. Don't be melodramatic. It was just a joke" he rolls his eyes and tears well up in my eyes. However, I blink it back. I don't want to show him how much he hurt me.
"Yeah I got it. But I asked what are you doing here?" I spit out angrily.
At that he moves to stand in front of me and pushes me onto the cold wall. I shiver.
"Well" He draws out while moving his fingers inside my top caressing my skin.
I take a deep breathe trying not to cry.
"Seems like you needed a little reminder" he whispers into my ear and squeezes my waist.
I shut my eyes tightly. I'm shivering.
"Damon, sto-"I stop mid sentences as he inhales me and kisses my neck.
I take a deep breathe again and push him off me.
"You need to stop. We need to stop"
"Yeah? " he doesn't believe my words. So he grabs my face and kisses me hard. It's rough. Almost bruising. I push him off again and slap him hard.
Saying he looked shocked would be the understatement of the year.
"You can't keep doing this. At the end of the day, whatever happens between us you're always gonna choose your family above me. You'll never let the rivalry go. So it's better if we keep our distance. Go back to your girlfriend Damon."
I dismiss him and walk toward my home.
"We aren't done" I hear him yelling at me in a threatening tone.
I keep on walking deciding not to respond. Damon's stunt today made something snap inside of me, a hope crushed in my heart.
DPOV
"Good morning Damon" my mother kisses my cheek as I take the seat beside her. I smile at her and look at my father who in in deep thought. "Morning dad" I greet and he looks at me, finally realizing my presence. He nods and smiles tightly. Giuseppe is a confident man and he doesn't let anything bother him much but judging his face, I can say something is wrong.
"Something's wrong?" I ask and he sighs. I can read him like an open book. My relationship with my father isn't really close but we're family. We understand each other, trust each other.
"John Gilbert is in town" he says and I grip my fork tightly. "As sheriff."
John Gilbert has always been on our back, since forever.
"Don't worry. I'll handle it" he says as Stefan joins us. I thought I would enjoy this day. I mean I was in a super bad mood yesterday, not to mention because of Elena and now my mood is totally spoiled by the other Gilbert.
"Lockwood's invited us tomorrow night for Thanksgiving. We need to be ready" my dad informs us. The Gilberts, The Mikelsons will be there. We need to be ready for anything.
After the breakfast, I made my way towards the grill. I need some strong stuff before I go to that stupid pageant dance.
"Don't you think it's little early for day drinking mate" Kol says as he take a seat beside me on booth. I lift the glass higher in mock cheer and gulp it one go.
"You know mate, I'm not your drinking Buddy" Kol says and I roll my eyes.
"You're the one to talk. Believe me, I can't even stand you" I say and he chuckles.
"Holy shit" his eyes look over my shoulder and I turn around, gulping my drink in process. There she is, looking like she is inviting someone to claim her already. I almost choke out on my drink when I take in her appearance; her tight shorts highlighting her curvy ass as she sways inside the grill.
"Yeah" I breathe out as she turns her back at me, giving me a perfect look of her ass.
"What the fuck is John Gilbert doing here" he curses under his breath and my eyes wander beside Elena, my eyes widens as I watch John and Jeremy sitting with her.
Wow! How come I didn't notice them!
"Well because you were too busy thinking of ways to fuck her" I scold myself silently.
'Where are you?' I read Sybil's text and I gulp my remaining drink. We're supposed to be at the venue early for the last minute preparation. I keep watching Elena as she eat her breakfast. So, John has taken out little Gilberts for breakfast.
I need to hurry up but I just can't stop staring at her.
She laughs when Jeremy says something, her head falls back and I admire her long neck. Oh how I would kiss it. God what's wrong with me. I was keeping my distance from her a few months ago and now I'm feeling this burning desire for her. It's like my mind can't think of anything else but her.
For a moment, her eyes meet mine and I watch as she freezes, staring at me. However, she goes back to ignoring me and it adds to my anger. She says something to John and gets up. She made her way towards the washroom and I look around. Kol is talking to Davina. She's here for Thanksgiving and judging by the looks they are giving each other, I think they'll hardly notice me. I follow Elena to the washroom.
She enters and I again look around for anyone. Thankfully it's early morning, so there are not much people in grill. I quickly made my way inside the washroom and lock the door behind me.
"Are you following me?" She asks in disbelief and I roll my eyes. "You can't do this. Uncle John is here".
"I saw. What is he doing here anyway? You Gilberts will never leave us alone nah? Well tell him to stay the fuck away from my family or there will be consequences"
"What are you talking about? He is just doing his duty." She scoffs
"And you slapped me yesterday" I glare at her while eyeing her up to down.
God! She looks so delicious!
"You deserved it" she says defiantly and it amuses me.
Oh my little firecracker!
I grab her by waist and pull her against me. She struggles against me but I don't let go.
"Try that again and I swear I will teach you a good lesson"
I slowly drag my hands towards her ass and squeeze it. She yelps.
Oh how much I love her reaction! I push her away from me and get out quickly.
"Hey Damon" Camille greets me as I make my way outside. I smile tightly.
"Hi…" I look at her and then at Klaus who roll his eyes but couldn't fight the smile creeping on his face.
"What are you guys doing here?"
"We are here to grab breakfast" Camille shrugs and I raise my brow.
"So you're coming for dance?" I ask her and she look at Klaus who is staring at me intently.
"She is staying for the dance" Klaus tells me and I nod. I've not been able to talk with Klaus for a while and I know he wants to talk to me but with everything going on I'm scared. Klaus can say that something is wrong just by the look of my face. "How about you and I have boy's night after that, Damon"
"Yeah sure" I smile tightly. "You two enjoy. I'm going for dance. See you there" I say and honestly run from there. Klaus knows and I'm sure as hell that he is going to compel me into talk with him."
MISS
MYSTIC FALLS PAGEANT
"Do you see Matt down there" Caroline asks and I search for Matt in escorts but he is nowhere to be seen. I see Enzo standing there but not Matt.
"No he isn't here" I murmur more to myself but stop when I see her panicked gaze.
"Matt's not here" she looks at me with wide eyes. "What am I going to do Elena? I'm next"
"Caroline Forbes escorted by Matthew Donavon" Carol announced and Caroline looks at me helplessly. I look down the stairs and see Stefan standing there in place of Matt.
"Caroline, Stefan is there to escort you. Go" I urge her to go but she shakes her head. "Caroline it's kind of embarrassing situation, if you won't do this, it'll be worse. Just go" I practically make her go and she walk down the stairs and Stefan smiles politely at her. He takes her hand gently and leads her outside. Just then I notice Enzo is not standing there anymore. He must be somewhere down there, waiting for announcement. I try to keep myself calm.
"Amber Wesley escorted by James Wood" Carol announced another girl and I again look down but Enzo is nowhere. Two more announcements and it's my turn. I try not to panick. Enzo will be there when I will walk down the stairs. He has to be.
"Calm down Elena. You look like you've seen a ghost" Sybil stand beside me. I choose to ignore her and keep watching downstairs. "I mean Enzo is not going to be downstairs to escort you."
"What do you mean?" I look at her.
"I may have told him that Bonnie's car broke down in the middle of nowhere and he has to go, to help her. I didn't lie though. I just told him what Bonnie didn't want to tell him, your caring best friend."
"You're bluffing" I roll my eyes, trying to look confident.
"Elena Gilbert escorted by Lorenzo St. John" Carol announced.
"Good luck Elena. I'm right behind you" she smirks and I make my way downstairs. My heart stops when I reach downstairs, Enzo is not there. I look around, all eyes are on me, my heart start beating wildly in my chest but just when I thought everything is going down the hill, someone step in place of Enzo.
"What are you doing?" I whisper as his blue eyes meet mine.
"If it isn't obvious. " he whispers back.
I smile tightly as Damon lead me outside. "Weren't you supposed to be with Sybil?"
"I know" he looks away. We stand in front of each other. I see from the corner of my eye as Sybil comes outside with…
Matt?
I can say she is furious at Damon but she puts up a happy face. Damon is looking all gorgeous in his black suit, white shirt. For a moment I just let myself stare at the beautiful boy standing in front of me.
"Our families are here" I whisper. "You family is here. You shouldn't have done that" I say as we bow head.
"Right now we just have to get through this" he says and the song starts.
My hands gazes his as we move around in a circle. I see the furious reactions of my dad, Uncle John and Pearl and I freeze. "Look at me" Damon instructs and I avert my eyes from them. "Keep an eye contact" he instructs and I nod slightly. I take a deep breath and my other hand mirrors Damon's as we again move in circle. Then my both hands mirrors his and we again move in circle.
Finally when he holds me in his arms, it's like everything fades away. I stare at him and he smirks, his blue eyes full of mischief as his fingers caress my back. Dance seems to go on forever as we danced on 'all I need' song. Our feet, our hands, eyes go on with rhythm as we danced, just looking at each other. Eventually dance comes to end and we break from each other's embrace. I open my mouth to say something but Damon beats me to it.
"You are welcome by the way" he answers my unspoken great fullness.
"Why did you do that?" I ask him.
"You owe me Elena and I am looking forward to it." he winks at me and my cheeks heats up at his unspoken reference.
He risked upsetting his family for me. So even if he didn't say the words, it feels like his choice is clear, not his family, not our family's rivalry but me. If it ever come down between me and his hate for my family, he'll choose me.
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