I am so sorry that I haven't updated in so long. I've had issues with Word. It wouldn't let me use it so I couldn't edit this chapter and then school's been crazy. Lot of huge projects like one on Wednesday and I have no idea what I want to do still…. It's all just frustrating. Through all of this I'm thinking of writing another story tho… either Pirates of the Caribbean themed or Lion King not sure just yet.
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By The Light Of The Moon
I was seat on Elena's window stool staring outside. I came over once Bonnie called and said she wanted to talk to the two of us but since being here I wasn't listening to a word that was going on. My mind was elsewhere. I wanted to figure out a way to be able to give myself over without anyone getting in the way.
"Can't this wait?" Elena questioned as she stood up and moved to stand beside me. "Stefan is stuck in the tomb with Katherine; we have to get him out."
I looked at the two girls as they bickered between them I finally gave up and stood to my feet and walked by them.
"Where are you going?" Elena asked.
I stopped and looked at her. "Out, there are a lot more things I'd rather do then be stuck here with you two bickering about a stone that everyone needs to break a curse and kill one of us"
"Amelia" Bonnie shouted as I walked out of the room and down the stairs. I could hear her and Elena rushing after me.
I reached the front door and threw it open and stepped a foot out but Bonnie caught my arm.
"You can't leave" She burst out.
"Why not?" I questioned.
"Because you can't"
"Well you can't keep me here. This isn't my home" and I pushed her hands off my arm before walking out the door and hopping into my car and driving off.
I pulled up to the side of the road, parked my car and hopped out. I wrapped my arms around myself as I walked across the grass over to a lake. I found a dry spot on the grass and sat down and I just sat there and stared at the water, watching the small waves lap up onto the shore.
"Elena thought you would be here"
And my moment of peace was ruined.
"What are you doing here Damon?" I snapped. "I came here to be away from all the drama"
"And I came to make sure you didn't run off and get killed" I felt him take a seat next to me in the grass.
"Well I won't so go back"
"No, I'm not leaving you alone. "
I rolled my eyes before turning my back to him and continued to stare out at the lake. We sat there in silence for about a half hour before I looked at Damon.
"What's it like? Being a vampire?" I asked.
Damon looked at me before looking away. "It depends. It can be the best thing in the world. You stay young forever, feed off beautiful women, powers no one else has and then there's the pain of killing, the urge for blood" he looked at me" so it depends on how you want to take it"
I only nodded before turning away. I wrapped my coat tighter around me as I felt the cold air sending shivers along my arms. I suddenly felt Damon's arm slip around my shoulder and pull me into his side, and instantly I felt the warmth of his body warming me up so I snuggled into him more. Even though I was still upset something about him being around made me feel different. His free hand reached around and stroked the side of my face before slipping some of my brown hair behind my ear and then entwining are hands.
I peaked my eyes up at him before resting my head back on his shoulder and the two of us just sat there; in silence enjoying each other's company and the view. We left all of are worrying of who was dying, when Klaus would show up, behind us. It was just the two of us sitting there.
The moment was ruined when Damon's phone went off. Damon let go of my hand and shifted to get his phone out of his pocket. I went to get off him but his arm went tight around me and I wasn't able to move. I glare at him but he didn't look at me, just hit a button on his phone and put it to his ear.
"Hello" Damon said.
I tried my best to listen and I heard Alaric's voice but didn't know what he was saying.
"What!" Damon snapped. "Why?"
I narrowed my eyes at Damon and tried to hear what Alaric was saying but it was impossible.
"What girl?" Damon asked.
"What's going on?" I whispered but Damon put his finger to his mouth, telling me to shush.
"That's not good. Where are you?"
"Damon" I shook his arm but he ignored me.
"I'm on my way" and he hung up. "Alright, come on. I'll drive you home"
"I don't need to be driven home Damon and besides that what's going on?" I asked.
Damon poked my nose. "Yes you do and a girl showed up asking for Mason so I'm going to meet Alaric at the Grill"
"Well go then. I'm just going to sit here" I went to get out of his grasp but he wasn't letting me.
"I'm driving so stop complaining or I'll just throw you over my shoulder and carry you to the car" Damon challenged.
I glanced at him and saw that he wasn't lying. "Fine" I snapped.
"Good girl" Damon teased and I wacked him in the arm before getting to my feet.
Damon pulled up to Elena's house and I looked at him with a confuse look.
"Thought you'd rather hang with Elena while I deal with this Mason thing."
"Oh" I turned to climb out of the car but stopped and looked at Damon."What about my car?"
"I'll get it to you later"
"Ok" and I climbed out of the car, tugged the coat around me as I walked up to the door. I turned and watched Damon drive away before turning to knock but the door opened and my eyes grew wide at who stood there.
"Elijah" I gasped.
"Amelia" my eyes then glanced over his shoulder to see Jenna standing there."This is Elijah. He is part of the historical society and has hook me in" she added with a laugh.
"It's a pleasure" Elijah said as he put his hand out for me to shake.
I looked at it before hesitantly going to shake it."Uh yeah"
"Well I better go." Elijah said to Jenna before smirking at me and walking out the door.
I watched his retreating form before looking back towards Jenna but she was already gone so I took off up the stairs and right to Elena's room. The door was closed so I began to rapidly knock on it. It took about 5 minutes before Elena opened the door and dragged me in.
"What the he-"I stopped when I noticed Elijah in the room. "What's he doing here?"
"I want to talk to the two of you and since you're here we can talk" Elijah said
I looked at him before Elena. She only shrugged.
"Alright then talk"
"Back to your question Elena, Klaus is the most feared and hated of the originals but those that fear him are desperate for his approval and were gets out that the doppelganger exist there will be a line of vampires eager to take you to him and I can't have that" Elijah explained.
"What about me?" I asked
He looked at me. "No one but Klaus and I know that you even exist so I don't have to worry about you well other then Klaus knowing where you are"
"Then why worry about either of us"
"For back up just in case something happens."
"It's what you just said exactly what your trying to do?" Elena said, referring back to him not wanting others to know.
"Well let's just say my goal is not to break the curse"
Narrowed my eyes in confusion "So what is your goal then" I asked.
"Klaus obsession has made him paranoid he's a recluse. He only trusts those in his immediate circle." Elijah started.
"Like you?" Elena asked.
"Not anymore"
"You don't know where he is do you?"
"That's absurd Elena. If course he doe-"I stopped and looked at his face. He didn't say a word but his face said everything. "Oh"
"So you're trying to use me to draw him out" Elena said with a sad sign.
"Well to do that I need you to stay put and stop trying to get yourself killed" Elijah said as he leaned back with a smirk.
"How do we know your telling the truth "I questioned.
"If I wasn't being truthful all of your family would be dead and I'd be taking you to Klaus right now"
Elena and I glanced at each other before looking back at Elijah as he finished.
"But instead I'm here and I'm prepared to offer you a deal"
"What kind of a deal?" Elena asked.
"Elena you can't trust him" I walked over and gripped her arm but she shoved it away. "Elena?"
"Do nothing" He stood up and pulled me away from Elena. His hand kept a grip on my elbow but he focused on Elena." Do nothing, live your life, stop fighting and when the time is right. You and I should draw Klaus out and I'll make certain your friends remain unharmed"
"Elena don't listen to him" I whispered. "Hey look at me"
Elena shifted her eyes towards me." You can't trust him"
She watched me before looking back at Elijah. "Then what?" she asked once again ignoring me.
"Then I'll kill him" He says with a shrug.
"Just like that?" Elena asked.
"Just like that. I'm a man of my word Elena" He gave her a smile."I make a deal I keep a deal."
"Elena don't listen to hi-" He shook me roughly and I shot a glare at him.
"How are you going to keep everyone safe?" Elena once again asked.
"I noticed you have a friend Bonnie is it. She seems to possess the gift of magic" Elijah once again stated. "I have friends with similar gifts "
Elena nodded with understanding. "You know witches"
"And together we can protect everyone that matters to you" With that said he took a step forward, pulling me along with. "So do we have a deal?"
"Elena No, Damon and Stefan can protect us so don't listen to-" I let out a shriek as Elijah squeezed my arm tightly.
Elena looked between the two of us before her eyes widen as she realized something. She took a step towards us. "I need you to do one more thing for me"
"Were negotiating?" Elijah asked.
Elena smiled at him. "Yes, but only if you promise to free Stefan from the tomb"
"Elena!" I shrieked once again.
"Deal" Elijah let go of my arm before stepping towards the window. "As long as you keep to your word Miss, Gilbert are deal says intact." With that said he blurred out of the room leaving the two of us standing there.
Once I knew he was gone I wiped around to glare at Elena but I didn't say anything. I only stormed past her and out the door.
"Amelia" she shouted before racing after me. She reached me right when I had the front door open."Amelia I did it to protect everyone I love"
I took a deep breath before looking at her. "Yeah but you just gave up your own life to save all of us. Do you really think I want to just sit around my house while my friends being killed for a stinking sacrifice when I know I could have taken her place." I snapped.
"That's the thing; I don't want you or anyone else to get hurt"
"Well just sacrificing yourself to save everyone is low Elena. Low even for me" and with that said I turned and stormed out of the house.
"But you're doing the same thing Amelia" Elena shouted before I heard the door slam.
I paused in my step and looked at the door. I thought about it and she was right. I guess I was upset that my friend was sacrificing herself when I can take her place and make sure she lives. I turned around and that's when it hit me that my car wasn't here. I frowned but kept walking. I decided to just walk home.
As I was walking I car pulled up alongside me. I didn't want to look afraid it might be someone I didn't know but I was proven wrong.
"I thought I left you at Elena's?" Damon voice questioned.
"Yeah well were not talking anymore" I stated. "So I'm walking home"
"I'd give you a lift but it's kind of a full moon and I pissed off a werewolf so I need to get home but if you want a lift to my place I sure will take you."I glanced at his face to see him smirking. "Could use the company"
I rolled my eyes. "Alright but not for that reason" I waved my hand to emphasis the point. I then walked around and climbed in the passenger seat. I was slipping my seat belt on as Damon hit the gas, zooming down the street. He seriously wasn't kidding when he said he wanted to get home.
"You don't need to kill me" I snapped
"Kind of got to get to safety" Damon stated.
I rolled my eyes and glanced back out the window and was shocked to see we were pulling into the drive way. Damon put the car in parked, took the keys and blurred into the house. I signed and slowly took my seat belt off and headed into the house. As I entered Damon was nowhere to be seen.
"Um, Damon" I shouted but nothing."Fine I'm just going to plop on this couch and sulk" I shouted even though I wasn't sure if Damon cared.
As I walked over to the couch the window shattered right next to me. I fell to the ground, covering my head. I could feel the glass cutting into my skin but I wasn't sure where. I was more worried about protecting my head.
I looked up as Damon came racing into the room, right behind him Rose followed. He glanced at me and started to come towards me but stopped and blurred over to grab a sword off the wall. As he did I heard a growling behind me and I froze. I didn't want to even look behind me because I had a feeling I knew what was there. Damon came around the couch, Rose following and I could see Damon faces widen in surprise.
"Damon!" Rose screamed right as the wolf leaped over my body, knocking Rose to the ground; I covered my eyes at that point because I didn't want to watch and I was also freaking out about being so close to the wolf. I didn't lift my head until I felt a hand on my shoulder.
"Amelia, are you alright?" I lifted my head to see Damon kneeling next to me; a concerned look on his face.
"Yeah, I think so. I just have a few deep cuts from the glass" I whispered.
Damon just stared at me before reaching over and taking my hands into his. When my hands came into view that's when I noticed the glass embedded in them. "Oh"
"Go up to my room. I'll be up to help clean this up." Damon said as he pulled me to my feet.
I nodded my head not arguing with him. I glanced over to see Rose staring off into space. I could see the tear stains on her face from crying. I glanced one last time at Damon before walking out of the room and up the stairs.
I was sitting in his room for about thirty minutes before Damon walked in. His face didn't hold the playful smile he usually had when he walked into a room.
"Everything alright?" I asked
Damon just stood there staring off into space so I got up and touched his arm. "Everything alright"
He jumped and looked at me. The look he had told me something wasn't right."Rose was bitten by Jules"
My eyes widen in shock."She's not?"
"Yes and it's my fault"
That's when I reached up and cupped his face, forcing him to look at me. "It's not your fault Damon. She was in the wrong place at the wrong time"
"But if I didn't rile Jules up, she never would have been coming after me and either one of you wouldn't have been hurt" Damon whispered.
"Hey, look at me Damon. I'm fine. Just a few deep cuts and some glass; It's nothing. I'm going to be just fine" I said, trying to reason with him.
Damon tried to pull away from me but I wouldn't let him. He then stared at my face, locking eyes with me. "I could have lost you Amelia. I could have seen you killed today"
"But you didn't"
"But I could have lost you and I can't"
I just stared at Damon as I realized that in his own way he just told me he cared about me. "You won't"
He gave me a weak smile before taking my hands in his and glancing at the wounds. I'd already cleaned it up so Damon frowned before looking up at me.
"I decided to clean it because I was worried that I'd get affection or something" I said with a shrug.
"I see" He said as he looked at my hands before looking back at my face."Well you better head home then. I grabbed your car before I came up here so it's in the drive way."
"Ok, I'll see you tomorrow then" I gave him a weak smile before heading out of the room but as I turned Damon was in front of me again, scaring the crap out of me."Don't do that" I half screamed.
Damon ignored my reaction and smirked."You also could just stay here"
"What about my mother?" I asked.
"Just tell her you're staying at Elena's. She won't know the difference" Damon stepped towards me with a look on his face that said he was going to do something sneaky.
I held up my hand. "Don't you dare, Damon Salvatore"
He only smirked and lunged at me but I dodged his advances and ran across the room. I ended up with the bed between us. Damon was looking at me with that evil smirk. It was driving me crazy.
"Will you get rid of that look" I asked with a smile.
"What look?" his smirk rose on his face before he suddenly was in front of me. Before I could run his arms were around my waist and he tossed me on the bed. He pinned my arms above my head and smiled down at me.
"Let me up Damon" I laughed.
"Nope"
"Damon!"
"Only option is to stay right here with me tonight" He had the arrogant smirk now.
I rolled my eyes."Fine but no funny business"
"What fun is that" Damon grinned before letting my arms go and walking into the bathroom attached to his room. I watched him walk away before lying back on my back and closing my eyes for a second. I opened them when I felt something hit my stomach. I then noticed Damon was standing there, with no t-shirt and his boxers. I think I was staring for too long.
"Like what you see" he chuckled.
"I…um what's this?" I changed the conversation and glanced down to the big t-shirt on my stomach.
"Thought you might like something else to wear other then the clothes you're in"
"Oh" I grabbed the shirt and got up. Damon and I pretty much changed places; while in the bathroom I changed my clothes and texted my mom before walking back out. Damon was already under the covers, and he was gazing at me. When he noticed me he patted the bed.
"Come on now" He smirked
I just laughed and crawled right into bed. I snuggled under the covers and that's when I felt Damon hands reach over and pull me right against his chest, my back against him. His arm wrapped around my waist, holding me close as his head lay close to mine. I let out a smile and closed my eyes. I fell asleep safely in Damon's arms.
Sorry if there are any grammar errors and such. I didn't have time to actually go through the chapter with detail but I hope you still enjoyed it. Though I feel Damon and Amelia are going up and down with their emotions too much. If you agree let me know so I can go and fix the chapter some more…
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