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Okay… Now this is chapter 10. And thank you so much for the reviews… And I really want to know what you think about this one.

Damon and Meredith walked into the living room and found Stefan and Elena sitting on the couch leaning against each other, staring at the fire. "Hello, Brother." Damon stated with out a glance in their direction. Making his way to the bar, he poured himself a drink. Meredith walked in front of the couple and leaned down hugging Elena, as if there was nothing wrong between them. Elena was surprised by the sudden friendly affection and wondered what Meredith was doing at the boarding house as she pulled away gently. "I'm going to stay here tonight." Meredith beamed joyfully her eyes locking Elena's in a hard gaze. "I guess you'll be here as well?" Elena felt her heart drop. Her eyes were dry from the tears she shed earlier and her throat was sore from the sobs. "Yes." She whispered in reply. "Great! So I will see you in the morning." Meredith said as she bent down again to kiss Elena's cheek "We will have so much to catch up on " She said. Then lowering her voice she whispered in her ear. "I'll fill you in on everything." She stood up a malicious smile appeared in her face, Elena grimaced in return. "Goodnight Stefan." She added, still looking at Elena. She turned around and walked towards Damon who was still standing by the bar ignoring the interaction between the two girls. She grabbed his hand and walked to the stairs leading him up to his room. He followed her and without a glance in Elena's direction he simply stated "Don't wait up." His voice laced thickly with bitterness.

"Let's go upstairs too." Stefan said softly to Elena. "You need to get some sleep."

"Go ahead. I will stay here for a while. I will be there soon." She replied softly staring into the fire feeling completely numb.

Stefan watched her for a moment, considering if he should push her or not. She obviously needed space, so he decided to leave her alone. He quickly gave her a chaste kiss on her lips, he got up and stretched his arms "Then I'm going to go hunt, I'll be back in a couple hours." Elena just nodded in response.

She stayed there watching the flames, feeling empty, her mind a flutter of images. She gave up trying to block them out, she didn't have the strength, she was overloaded. She fought so hard for all this time, she just couldn't do it any more. She felt her too familiar tears return as she thought about what was going on upstairs. Just through the ceiling above her. She imagined Damon holding Meredith, kissing her and making love to her. Elena felt her heart breaking into tiny pieces. A sob tore from her throat as she lost her last shred of emotional control. She placed a hand on her chest and covered her mouth with the other, trying to keep herself from screaming. She felt like she couldn't breath as her chest constricted from the pain. For a moment it seemed as if time stood still, the moment in which she had to accept that she would never be the one in Damon's arms. That she would never be with the man she truly loved.

Damon walked slowly into his room, pulling Meredith behind him. He could hear her heart beating in nervous anticipation. Every step they took seemed to send bolts of electricity though her, this was it, she was ready to give him everything, all of her. She watched Damon turn to her, her mouth went dry and her breathing became erratic and he hadn't even touched anything but her hand, yet. She looked into his eyes, she found his eyes to be cold but told herself she could see a deeper passion set within them. Meredith knew Damon was a man of mystery, that was obvious. She spent almost all their time together deciphering his looks and gazes. The random escaped emotion that peeked from under his mask was left for her to figure out. She knew he cared deeply for her friend, in a way she saw it more as a challenge.

Meredith shook her head from the thoughts of Elena. 'She can't ruin this.' Meredith thought to herself. This moment with Damon was only between them. There was no turning back now, not that she wanted to, she craved him with a desire so fierce her legs trembled from overwhelming enthusiasm. She saw an emotion cloud Damon's vision, she wasn't sure if it was anger or lust but assumed that it must be lust.

Damon pushed Meredith against his bedroom door with his body, bringing her arms up above her head. He trailed his fingertips slowly down her arms, sending chills and goosebumps all over her. Her breath quickened as he let her arms fall around his shoulders. He closed his eyes and ran his nose down her cheek breathing in her scent. Ignoring the fleeting thought that she didn't smell right, like smelling a boxed wine when you were craving top shelf.

His lips hovered over hers as he captured her in his gaze. His blue eyes intently watching her gray ones as her stare reflected back to his with equal intensity. Her eyes were filled with longing and a touch of fear all mixed together with adoration. His, for just a moment were filled with sadness and acceptance, he cleared his eyes as his lips crashed down onto hers.

Meredith couldn't help but lunge her body forward, reveling in the passionate kiss he was giving her. His hands pushed against her stomach pulling her shirt upwards. He turned quickly and she was standing with her knees against the bed, he pushed her onto it as he whipped her shirt off , all in one fluid motion. She gasped as the cool air hit her skin adding to the increasing sensations already flying through her. Her eyes widened and she smiled as he crawled over her, his lips finding hers, again. She frantically started to unbutton his shirt, shivering as her fingertips grazed the muscle underneath.

Damon trailed kisses down her neck and over her collar bone, his hand wrapped behind her neck pulling her to him. She moaned in appreciation his name leaving her lips in a whisper. He pulled back and met her eyes as his hands traveled to remove her bra. "Are you OK?" He asked, giving her an out if she didn't want to go through with this. "Yes." She answered him breathless. "I want you, Damon. More then anything" A smug smile crossed his features. These were words he had heard many times before, he was always so willing to oblige their request.

He returned his mouth to her lips quickly before resuming the trail down her neck, reaching her chest and giving a playful nip. She laughed eagerly, arching her back into him impatiently. "I love you.." the words slipping past her lips before she even realized what she had said.

Damon froze, his mouth was paused above her skin as his eyes looked up into hers. The suddenness of reality crashing down around him stole his unneeded breath. Somewhere along the line, Meredith had fallen for him and he was using her to feel better, to feed his gluttonous ego. "Damon?" She whispered, feeling vulnerable in her state of undress with him frozen above her, his eyes revealing nothing.

He growled and stood up. He quickly found her shirt and handed it to her. "Put this on." he demanded.

"What? Why?" She asked desperately. "Did I do something wrong?"

Damon laughed harshly. "No, you did nothing wrong, I promise. I just, think we should wait." His tone unconvincing. Meredith swallowed hard and looked up at him, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. "But I don't." She plead.

Damon captured her face in his hands "This" He waved his hand gesturing between the two of them. "It should be different and special, not like this." His eyes soft and consoling. "Listen, lay down, get some sleep, I'll be back up in a bit. We'll stay here tonight and do something fun tomorrow. OK?" He pulled the blankets around her shoulders.

"Where are you going?" She grabbed his hand before he could turn away.

"I need to feed." He lied smoothly. She laid her head back, still feeling hurt but happy that she found a guy who wanted their first experience to be perfect.

As Damon stepped back out of his bedroom he sighed and ran his hands through his hair. 'What am I doing..' He wondered. He didn't need to feed, he was fine, what he needed was a drink.

A few months ago he would never stop, he would take her and bask in his own glory as she screamed for more. Now, he was different, Elena had changed everything. He found himself trying to hate her for it, he wouldn't feel pain if he could bury himself in self indulgence.

But being with Meredith, now, he couldn't help but feel he was getting second best, he was settling for something less then perfect for him. Damon Salvatore did not settle. He was trying so hard to do the right thing 'And for what?' He asked himself 'Because you don't want to hurt Elena, because you would anything for her.' His inner voice mocked him.

Reaching the sitting room he walked over to the bar and poured himself a scotch. Completely occupied by his thoughts, he didn't even notice Elena sitting on the couch staring at the fireplace, until she spoke.

"That was quick." She stated dryly. Damon turned to face her, surprised to hear her voice. Elena wore a blank expression, she turned her face slowly towards him. He saw her eyes were puffy and red from crying.

"Elena" His voice a whisper.

She stood up and strode quickly over to him, a surge of anger overtaking her."Did you sleep with her?" Her eyes challenging him fiercely. He didn't move, his gaze locked on hers as he tilted his head silently regarding her. "Well? Did you?" Her voice raising, her rage increasing.

"I am not going to have this conversation with you." His eyes narrowed, pinning her in the spot she stood in. "You have no right to ask me. Especially after the scene I witnessed earlier between you and my dearest brother." He leaned closer to her, smirking maliciously. "Was it good? Did he make you feel alive? Did you lose your mind? Did you scream his name?" He whispered darkly into her ear and turned around to leave.

Elena grabbed his arm, to stop him from leaving, he turned to face her and was met with her hand across his face in a hard slap. His head moved to the side, bewilderment taking over his face as she started punching him all over his arms and shoulders as hard as she could, her sobs breaking free from deep within her chest. "I hate you!" She cried, her voice cracking. Unexpectedly he grabbed her hands and pulled her into him, his arms wrapping around her small frame.

Elena buried her face into his chest sobbing openly, her knees gave out and he fell with her not letting go. He stroked her hair softly "It's fine, every thing's fine. Nothing happened, I promise, nothing happened." He reassured her, unable to prevent a small smile, knowing that she was as affected by this as he, was reassuring. They knelt hugging each other tight as Damon whispered into Elena's ear, telling her repeatedly everything would be fine, somehow, he'd make it all OK. Her sobs gradually became weaker until they finally stopped, her breath coming in random hiccups. It felt so amazing being in his arms, her body so close to his.

They both felt a sense of rightness, after all the torment and turmoil, this moment seemed to wash it all away. His scent was intoxicating, breathing him in seemed to be keeping her grounded as if he was her lifeline. "I can't do this anymore Damon. I, I just can't keep fighting this." Her voice was meek but her tone was resolved. Damon picked her up and sat on the couch pulling her against his side. She cuddled up to him, uncaring that she shouldn't be doing this, unwilling to part with him yet. She needed him fiercely, this close to her, right now, no matter what. Her eyes closed as she felt his fingers brush through her hair. Damon closed his eyes and took a deep breath burrowing his nose into her hair. Her breathing became steady as she slowly fell asleep.

What neither of them noticed as they were lost in their own overwhelming little world was the girl standing at the top of the stairs with her mouth agape. Her eyes set in a glare directed at the sleeping brunette cuddled up to her boyfriend. Meredith turned, walking quickly and quietly back up the stairs. Her blood boiling as she returned to Damon's room to attempt sleep.

So. Did you like it? How do you think this will go?

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