Hi every one. I am soo soo soo sorry it took me soo long to update.. my life has been so hectic, i cannot explain.
I hope you can all forgive me.
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With further a due, heres my new chapter.
Discalimer: Don't own TVD
CHAPTER 9
Damon, Bonnie and Jeremy reached the Grill record time. Each ones nerves shot with the stress not knowing what to expect.
Walking in, expecting the worse...the trio were shocked to see Caroline hoping up and down in excitement talking animatedly to non other than Matt.
The three looked to each other confused with a raised eyebrow from Damon silently questioning, what now?
Bonnie and Jeremy just shrugged.
A squeal from Caroline returned their attention back to her.
Damon rolled his eyes thinking, typical Caroline. But before he even had a chance to answer, Bonnie asked "what's up? What's going on?"
"Elena's Birthday!" squealed Caroline.
"Actually Elena's surprise party that we all throwing for her" she added, clapping her hands together with a huge grin on her face.
"Oh great...you girlies have fun" Damon answered sarcastically, " I'm outta here." And started walking away.
"Hey!" screamed Caroline voice gabbing Damon's hand. " We all in this together and you not going anywhere..." and she gave him her best angry glare she could..
And for someone with such a pretty face, she can look quite scary when she's angry.
With a huge sigh and a roll of his eyes, he gave in and asked "Fine. What do you need?"
Having won the battle she squealed in excitement in a way only Caroline can , thinking I thought that would be harder. Guess it's my lucky day.
Little did she know Damon didn't have the energy to fight her right now. Not only was he exhausted fro the stress of the events gone and coming, he was emotionally drained as well with all the nightmares from his past coming back to haunt him. Even though this was for Elena he just didn't have it in him to get all excited and slowly the high pitched voice of Caroline began to fade in the background as his mind began to wonder what it be like if there was no threat...no Klaus, just him and Elena. Elena loving him, not Stefan..planning a life together. He knew it was ridiculous, especially now. But a man could dream, couldn't he?
"Ok so that's it!" came Caroline's voice snapping him out of his little dream world.
What was she even talking about? She better not have made me volunteer to do something stupid like blow balloons or putting streamers, thought Damon with a silent growl that couldn't be heard by any human ears.
Luckily as it turns out..he is on Elena Duty.
And with that every one left the Grill to do whatever it was that Caroline assigned them to do.
...
Back at the boarding house, Stefan and Elena were sitting and relaxing in each others arms, enjoying the little peace they had. Taking in as much comfort as they could from each other, knowing that something terrible may be looming in the future.
Unfortunetly that peace did not last long. A bang from the front door could be heard all the way in the library, disturbing the peaceful quiet in the house.
Stefan gave a small sigh, saying "Damon" as he and Elena both sat up.
"Oh don't let be disturb the 2 love birds" Damon said as he entered with a huge smirk on his face and winked at them. Pretending all was fine in the world.
"You not disturbing," came Elena's reply.
Stefan looked straight at Damon and asked " where have you been today? And what's with the door banging"
"Oh that," Damon laughed "was for fun..give you guys a warning that I'm back...don't want to walk in on anything inappropriate..if you know what I mean." And he winked and walked of to pour himself a glass of Bourbon. Drank it in one gulp, the poured another and sat on the couch on the side of them.
"Very funny Damon" came Stefan's reply, "but not that it's any of your business, we weren't doing anything. And you didn't answer my question."
Damon just smirked at him.
"Damon?" this time it was Elena.
"what? You wana hear I had some fun with a girl, trying to relive my stress" laughed Damon but at the same time sounding a little angry.
"Damon..." Elena started but Damon cut her of saying "not that is any of your business," he said pointedly, " I have life of my own. And I believe I can do with it what i want...but no I didn't do anything that would be regarded as stupid and irresponsible in your guys books. I was actually out with the witch trying to figure out a way to save your life" pointing the glass at Elena, eyes going wide.
"I'm sorry Damon,' whispered Elena, "did you guys figure anything out?"
Taking the words right out of Stefan's mouth. With both pairs of eyes staring at him expectantly and hopeful. Now how could he tell them the truth.
"I'm sorry but no. Nothing yet" was all Damon said.
And with that the room fell silent.
Knowing he had to break the silence since he needed to be the one to bring her to her party, he said "Elena I actually need your help with something tonight."
Before she could even protest, he said, "it's important."
Sighing, she agreed. And they agreed she would meet him at 7 at the boarding house.
And with a grin Damon thanked her and left.
...
At 7 on the dot, Elena entered the boarding house, wearing a casual blue jean and a pink tank top and a denim jacket on top.
Damon came down the stairs, all the while watching Elena as she drew his breath away, even though she was just casually dressed. He on the other hand looked his usual gorgeous self in his usual black clothes. With the exception of a new leather jacket.
"come on, let's go" was all Damon said as a greeting. Not giving her a chance to ask any questions, he blurred away with her to his Black Ferrari, which of course he only took out on special occasions. And this was a very special occasion.
"WOW" was all Elena could muster when she saw the car. Just the reaction he was hoping for.
Once seated in the car and Damon took of out of the driveway Elena asked " so where we going? You said you needed my help with something?"
"you'll see." Was all Damon's reply. Even though she tried again after a while, he just ignored her, all the while having this smug grin on her face that was driving her insane.
After a few minutes, Damon pulled up in front of the grill. Elena looked at him questioningly.
"I just need to pick some thing up. Come on. I'm not leaving you alone in the car at night." Damon as he opened the door for her.
Giving an exasperated sigh, she followed him in.
"SURPRISE!"
Elena jumped with shock and started laughing out of Happiness
Bonnie and Caroline ran up to her and hugged her and saying "Happy Birthday"
"I...wha...wow! thank you guys soo much" Elena cried and laughing.
Elena turned to Damon and mouthed and Thank you and in return he mouthed you welcome.
Stefan came up to her and hugged her and giving her a passionate kiss. Not wanting to see this Damon walked away to the bar and ordered himself a drink.
In a matter of minutes the party was in full swing..and the it was time for cake and presents!
Each person gave their own special gift to Elena. And then it was Damon's turn. He presented to her a small box. He wanted to give it to her alone in the car..but knew it would be a dead give away t o the party. Elena smiled up at Damon and slowly opened the wrapping paper and then the small jewellery box that appeared.
As she opened the box, she gasped and whispered " Damon..this is...gorgeous. wow!"
Damon moved closer and took out the delicate bracelet from the box and tied it on Elena's wrist. "It was my mother's" he whispered and moved back.
To say she was shocked would be an understatement! And single tear rolled down her cheek as she smiled at him and said " Thank you" and she moved forward and gave him a kiss on the cheek.
Elena was not the only one shocked. Stefan stood there with his mouth a gap not sure what to say or do? He never even knew Damon even had a piece of their mother's jewellery. And the fact that he gave it to Elena...
He knew Damon had feelings for Elena...but this..this told him he was in love with her...and he felt like he had been punched in his stomach...because along with that realisation came the realisation that Damon was up to something...something Dangerous or life threatening. why else would he give it now?. And it scared the hell out of him. But before he could day or do anything the music cracked up again and every one started dancing.
And Elena got lost in the crowd...
Laughing and Dancing away, Elena bumped into someone...
'Oops I am so sorry." Elena said
"that's ok..After all, you are the birthday girl Elena" the tall dark haired handsome man said, smirking at her. Still holding onto her as if she were still falling.
Fear ran down Elena's spine like ice cold water as she looked at the stranger and asked "How..who are you?"
"oh you know my dear Elena..."
"Klaus..." was all she could muster...
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