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Chapter 11

"Elena?" Jenna called from the kitchen. "It's after 3 am why are you coming home now? I figured you would be gone until Sunday at least"

"I had to come back and take care of something" Elena muttered giving Jenna a quick hug.

"Anything you want to talk about?" Jenna asked raising an eyebrow.

"Like..." Elena leaded with a slight smirk.

"Oh I don't know.. like why you told me you were going camping but didn't mention you were going with your boyfriend's brother?"

"Well Damon and I we.. he's not like he was before Jenna"

"An ass?" Jenna laughed.

"Yeah" Elena blushed "I said that once didn't I?"

"Only because he got to you more then anyone ever could. Pissed you off pretty good most of the time. But I knew it" Jenna smirked.

"Knew what exactly?"

"That he loved you and you would love him" Jenna sighed dramatically "I cant believe you didn't see it though, The way he would purposely annoy you and invade your space just to get your attention and get a reaction out of you. Just like grade school"

Elena giggled wondering if Damon was listening.

"So are you in love with him?" Jenna asked in a more serious tone.

"Yeah" Elena smiled and blushed the afterglow still present from a few hours ago.

"I don't have to tell you to be careful. You almost 18 and I trust you" Jenna smiled.

"Thank you" Elena said feeling touched.

"What about Stefan?" Jenna grimaced as she said the name. Poor guy, she thought.

"That was the thing I had to take care of" Elena explained. "But I'm not as terrible as you think. I left because of a lie Stefan told. A major one. I know that doesn't excuse my behavior. But it definitely sped things up.. I just.."

"You just followed your instincts." Jenna finished for her giving her niece a hug. "Love is complicated sometimes you get hurt and sometimes you do the hurting. It's hard either way"

"Thanks Jenna.. I'm gonna get to bed"

"Good night Elena"

"Night Jenna" Elena said leaving.

"Oh Elena?" Jenna called back to her.

"Yeah?"

"Tell Damon I said goodnight to" She said holding back a laugh. "and tell him he can just use the front door next time"


Elena walked into her bedroom expecting to see Damon sprawling across her bed. But instead he was sitting at the computer absorbed in some search.

"Hey" She murmured putting her arms around him. He moaned slightly.

"Come here you" He pulled her into his lap and peered into her eyes. "So we didn't pull the wool over old Jenna's eyes did we?"

"No" She giggled. "But you didn't really try"

"You guys heard me come in?" he said looking concerned.

"No" Elena laughed "You left your car in the driveway"

"Ahh damn.." He shook his head at himself. "Well good. Now I can be here every night"

"You would have been anyway" She remarked.

"Elena.. getting a little cocky are we? " he smirked "I like it. It's sexy"

"I think your rubbing off on me a bit" She smiled.

"Speaking of rubbing.." he murmured is a husky voice.

"Damon!" she scolded "Jenna is still awake"

"So what is all this?" Elena asked point to the computer. He appeared to be researching the Pierce family.

"I saw Katherine outside your house" he said.

"What did she want?" Elena asked feeling nervous.

"Apparently she just wanted to make sure I was going to protect you. She gave me a phone to reach her on if you ever in danger"

"I don't buy it. This wanting to keep me safe. She's up to something. Why would she want you to have her number?" Elena said feeling a little jealous.

"Trust me Elena she could care less about me" he said sensing her tone "Not that it would matter. I'm a complete goner for you honey. Like a grade school kid" he added quietly making Elena laugh.

"Jenna's a smart woman though. She knew you would love me. I just can't believe it took so you damn long"

Elena snuggled into his chest "Good things come to those who wait right?"

"Yeah" he answered "And I've been waiting long enough. Almost 5 minutes with you in my lap. I cant take anymore" He nuzzled her neck.

"Damon" Elena pushed him off gently "Jenna.. Remember?"

He groaned.

"Let's focus here. Katherine has got to have motive. Why would she give a damn about me decedent or not? I don't buy it" Elena said.

"I actually believed her about this. Her voice and face were dead serious. She said you are the last link of her bloodline. And that you remind her of someone. That someone meant something to her. I could tell by her face" He murmured.

Elena slowly nodded "Well that makes sense.. I guess but. I don't know it seems weird."

"It's not really" Damon said leaning back "Katherine came from a different time then you. Bloodlines were very important in her day and they were to be protected no matter what. If you are the end of her bloodline it only makes sense that she wants you to stay alive."

"So did the Pierce's' make some enemy that is still around and Katherine's afraid they are going to find me?" Elena asked trying to out the pieces together.

"That's what I'm looking for... some history of violence in your family with another family or something.. I don't even know what I'm looking for" he gritted his teeth in frusteration. "Damn bitch only tells half truths and riddles"

"What did she say exactly?" Elena asked.

"She said you could be in danger... but maybe not.. not to go looking for trouble but to be aware. And whatever it is she doesn't think I can handle it myself. She basically thinks I will need her and Isobel" he said handing her the phone.

"Hm.. so this enemy or rival family or whatever.. maybe they think Katherine is dead. But she is worried that at some point they will trace her roots to me and find her face. But she doesn't want us looking for them because it could lead us right to them" Elena murmured putting the pieces together.

"Damn" Damon said clicking of the computer "Sexy and smart. Wanna play sexy librarian?"

She smacked his arm and chuckled.

"You know what I don't get though?" Elena murmured "We know Isobel and Katherine work together. But it seems Isobel acted on her own in keeping us apart and and Katherine is just fine with it. But If Katherine wants the Pierce line to continue then shouldn't she be with Isobel on us?"

"Because we could never have kids" Damon said sounding a little sad.

Elena looked at him with shock "Is that something you wanted?"

"It's not something I could ever have Elena" he said quickly not really answering her question. "But you could... and with me you.."

"Shh.." She said stroking his cheek "It's okay. I just want you Damon. Your all I need."

He stared into her eyes for a few moments "Your willing to sacrifice so much to be with me. I don't know if even deserve you but I promise you I'm going to do everything I can to try too."

"I'm not sacrificing anything Damon. I could never ever love anyone as much as I love you. So we can't have the same life as everybody else. Big deal. We get our own life to do whatever we want go wherever we want. Forever. Not for 80 years or so but forever Damon. That's what I want." She said firmly.

"Than that's what I'm going to give you"


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