"Elena."

I groan. It's to early to get up.

"C'mon Lena it's already noon."

Slowly my eyelids open to reveal Bonnie and Caroline rubbing their eyes while yawning.

Stretching my arms, I sluggishly sat up.

Caroline got to her feet and began to pick out her outfit for the day. Bonnie blinked and followed her lead.

As if noticing my lack of movement, Caroline spun around to face me. "We should totally go to karaoke night at the Grill!"

My nose wrinkled at the thought of singing in front of a crowd of strangers.

Caroline rolled her eyes, clearly sensing my discomfort. "C'mon Lena I've heard you sing, you're amazing."

I bit my lip and shrugged.

Bonnie turned towards me while holding a beaded ivory tank top. "If you're not going then neither am I."

I pouted. "That's not fair."

Caroline crossed her arms in front of her chest and looked at me expectantly.

Throwing my hands in the air symbolizing surrender, I muttered something about how I shouldn't be so easily guilted.

With a satisfied smirk, Caroline tore the top from Bonnie's hands and replaced it with a pretty navy blue one shouldered dress with ruffles and a tan belt.

Bonnie shook her head slightly and headed to Caroline's bathroom to get changed.

After sizing me up, Caroline dove into her wardrobe and offered me a dark purple halter dress, while picking a coral dress for herself.

I raised an eyebrow suspiciously. "Care, how do you have Bonnie and I's size?"

Caroline gave me a look that made me feel stupid for asking. "Because I had this planned. When I went shopping last week I found the dresses and thought they'd look amazing on you guys."

I smiled at my friend. There were times when Caroline could be a pain in the ass and then there were times like this. "You didn't have to do that Care."

Caroline smiled. "You're welcome Elena."

Bonnie walked in and I smiled at her. "Wow, you look great Bon."

My friend smiled and did a twirl. "I guess I should thank you." She said to Caroline.

With a shrug of her shoulders, Caroline left for the now available bathroom.

"I'm going to get coffee." Bonnie told me and walked out.

I sighed and began to think about how I got roped into this. Damon was right. It wasn't my fault I was so compassionate! Before I could ponder more on the subject, Caroline strut into the room in her coral dress and flaunted me her smile.

"Bathroom's all yours."

I nodded and scurried away.

Between Bonnie and Caroline, I was going to fade into the background completely.

Trying to take my thoughts off of the subject, I climbed into my dress and admired Caroline's choice.

The dress did look pretty cute on me if I did say so myself.

Slightly opening the door, I could see Bonnie holding three mugs with difficulty. I rushed to her aid and took one from her.

"Thanks." She breathed and we went to Caroline's room together.

"Well it's only 12:30 and karaoke isn't until 6 so what should we do?" Bonnie asked after she set the coffee down.

Tapping her chin, Caroline declared we should go shopping.

"Caroline!" Bonnie and I groaned in unison.

Our blonde host scowled at us.

"Why don't we go out for lunch?" I offer and my friends nod approvingly.

It took us an hour to drive up to Atlanta where we found a great burger place.

Fortunately for us, Caroline picked casual enough dresses so we wouldn't look out of place in the burger joint.

Before she could protest, I slipped a few bills past Caroline to the waiter.

"Sh you bought us these dresses and you're dragging us to karaoke!"

Caroline laughed. "What song are you going to sing?"

I blinked at her dumbfounded.

Rolling her eyes Caroline took a sip of her coke. "You have to plan ahead."

After a minute of my silence, Caroline went through her playlist. "Alright you can sing that Taylor Swift song. The 'Love Story' one."

A dark blush spread across my cheeks. "Caroline, can you not."

"And my auntie said stay away from elenahahah." Caroline mock swooned as she changed up the lyrics.

"But you are everything to me and I begged you not to leave my beeeeeed." Bonnie joined in looking mockingly desperate.

I hid my face in my hands. Then despite myself, I joined in on their laughter.

"Well we have about 3 hours of free time." Bonnie stated as the laughter ceased.

A smirk appeared on Caroline's face.

Bonnie and I sighed in defeat.

"Shopping at Lenox Mall!" Caroline exclaimed.

57 boutiques and 4 and a half hours later, we found ourselves back in Mystic Falls, at the Grill.

The lights were low and the room was crowded with people swaying their hips to the music.

Caroline and Bonnie were off dancing with some guys as I sat by my lonesome at the bar. Even if I was underage, I wished I could have had a drink. At the very least it would've made this night go by faster.

It wasn't long before my wandering eye caught a group of guys from our school. Matt, Stefan, Klaus, Tyler and even Damon, who looked like he was about to strangle someone.

When he saw me looking in his direction, I gave him a smile which he returned.

Before I knew it, he was sitting next to me.

"What brings you here?" He asked.

I laugh without humour. "Caroline."

Damon smirked and ordered himself a glass of bourbon.

I raised an eyebrow as the bartender gave it to him without hesitation.

"I have my ways." He explained and took a long sip.

Of course he does.

"Elenaaaa." A voice called as a drunk Caroline bounced over to us.

"It's your turn to sing." She declared.

My eyes widened. "No Care, I think I'll pass."

Caroline gave me her best puppy dog eyes. "The whole night depends on it." She whined.

I turned to see Damon mimicking the blonde.

"Yeah Elena, the whole night depends on it." He teased and I rolled my eyes.

"She has a good song for you." Caroline giggled at Damon which made him smirk, clearly amused, at me.

I blushed furiously. "I do not." I hissed at her.

Despite my protests Caroline pushed me up on stage.

I lost my voice as soon as I saw how many people were staring at me expectantly. Swallowing nervously, I shot a desperate look at Caroline.

Thankfully Caroline got the hint and stepped on the stage, snatching the microphone from its stand.

"So my friend's pretty nervous about coming on stage and singing in front of a crowd but, she has an outstanding voice and she has decided to overcome her fear of everyone watching her." With those words, Caroline shoved the mic into my hand and faltered off the stage, leaving me alone.

My palms started to get sweaty as the crowd looked at me expectantly.

From the back I could see Damon nodding as if he were encouraging me. And that's all I needed.

"So I didn't really know what to sing when I got up here but I've got a good idea now." I say with ease as I look at Damon, who smiles supportively.

I turn around to the band that's ready to go and tell them what song to play. They nod instantly and begin the beat immediately.

Feeling a little more confident, I bring the microphone back to the stand and begin to sing.

You, got me caught in all this mess.

I guess, we can blame it on the rain.

My pain is knowing I can't have you,

I can't have you.

Tell me does she look at you the way I do,

Try to understand the words you say,

and the way you move?

Does she get the same big rush,

When you go in for a hug and your cheeks brush?

Tell me am I crazy, am I crazy

Taking a deep breath, I noticed Damon completely frozen on the spot.

I catch my breath,

The one you took the moment you entered the room.

My heart, it breaks at the thought of her holding you.

Does she look at you the way I do,

Try to understand the words you say,

and the way you move?

Does she get the same big rush,

When you go in for a hug and your cheeks brush?

Tell me am I crazy, or is this more than a crush?

I hit the note perfectly and can't help but smile in satisfaction, as I close my eyes and allow the music to flow through me without a doubt. When I crack open my eyes I can see Damon is removed from his spot on the barstool and I can't help but feel a little panicked. Did I make him mad? Before I can process it, I notice him standing closer to the front of the crowd, looking mesmerized. A grin breaks out across my face and I continue with the song.

Maybe I'm alone in this,

But I find peace in solitude knowing,

If I had but just one kiss this whole room,

Would be glowing.

We'd be glowing,

We'd be glowing.

Does she, tell me, does she look at you the way I do,

Try to understand the words you say,

and the way you move?

Does she get the same big rush.

When you go in for a hug and your cheeks brush.

Tell me am I crazy, or is this more than a crush?

Does she, tell me, does she look at you the way I do,

Try to understand the words you say,

and the way you move?

Does she get the same big rush,

When you go in for a hug and your cheeks brush?

Tell me am I crazy, or is this more than a crush?

Does she look at you the way I do,

Try to understand the words you say,

and the way you move?

Does she get the same big rush,

When you go in for a hug and your cheeks brush?

Tell me am I crazy, or is this more than a crush?

Tell me does she look at you the way I do,

Try to understand the words you say,

and the way you move?

Does she get the same big rush,

When you go in for a hug and your cheeks brush?

Tell me am I crazy, or is this more than a crush?

A few seconds of silence hang over the audience and I swallow nervously. Then thewhole place goes wild with applause. I smile and give a small bow and then hop off the stage, searching for a certain blue eyed person.

A hand on my shoulder causes me to whip around. Damon stares right back into my eyes with a small smirk plastered on his face. God how I love that look.

"Nice song." He tells me as he pulls us away from the mob.

I blush at his words. "Thank you." I say sincerely.

He winks at me. "Who's the lucky guy that got the dedication?"

If I was blushing before, I looked like a tomato now.

"You." I whisper softly.

I can't read his face and it's starting to scare me. I knew he wouldn't feel the same. How could I have been so stupid to think that he'd actually... Kiss me? I tensed as I realized his lips were on mine.

Realizing I wasn't responding, I immediately kissed him back with an equal amount of passion.

Slowly, he broke it off and winked at me.

"Elena!" Caroline hooted from her spot at the bar. How had she even gotten those drinks to begin with? From the hungry look coming from the boy next to her I suddenly knew the answer.

I give my friend a smile and turned to see Stefan staring at Damon and I with hurt written all over his face. Damon must have noticed because he smiled at me and ignored his brother completely.

"I best be on my way, but I'll see you at school tomorrow?"

I nodded, still unable to form proper words.

My heart fluttered as Bonnie drove me home. We had already dropped off Caroline which was quite a relief, considering the five billion questions directed towards me.

"So are you two together now?" Bonnie asked for the gazillionth time.

I bite my lip. "I don't know."

"No offence but do you two really even know each other?"

"Not really I guess but, hopefully we'll be well on our way now." I replied.

As she parked in my driveway, Bonnie turned to me. "Just promise me you won't drop your friends for some guy."

I laughed. "I'd never do that."

Bonnie smiled at me and I thanked for the ride before jumping out of her car.

For the first time in a long time I felt truly happy.

AN:

I can't believe it's been 10 chapters already!

Today was another sick day for me so this chapter probably isn't it's best.

My apologies and hopefully we can get a new one up tomorrow ;)

Elena's Song- Blame It On The Rain by He Is We

xoxo

-siredtodamon