A/N: Yup! An update! This is me making up for lost time! Hope you like this one as well. Thank you all for your reviews! I love them all! They are amassing! And my inspiration also.

Some of you were confused why Elena reacted the way she did. Hope this chapter explains her inner turmoil.

A very big thanks to my beta Delovefic! You are the best!

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Sorry for the long A/N. Now, on with the story.

Enjoy!


EPOV

Two whole weeks. Two whole weeks of absolute misery. Two weeks of pain. Two weeks since I last saw or talked to Damon. He did text and called me over the period time but I didn't reply or picked any of his calls. I thought about calling him sometimes, but I couldn't. I just couldn't. I am not strong enough to be with him but, just as a friend. And that day, in the forest, when I saw regret in his eyes, I knew he didn't feel the same way. I am not saying I love him but what I feel for him is something more than friendship that I am sure of.

When I reached home that day, I cried my eyes out in my bed. Jenna found me lying on my bed with red eyes when she came to check on me. I told here everything that happened and she sat there and listened patiently and also when I cried. She is the best aunt one could ask for. Today she persuaded me to invite all three of my girlfriends and go out. She said that it will be a good change for me. I didn't tell anyone of them what happened cause I know they will give more judgement if I did. We have all agreed on meeting at the Grill in an hour.


At the Grill

"Hey everyone!" I said when I reached their table.

"Hi!" They all said in unison and hugged me one by one.

"I am so glad all of us are here! It's been so long since we had a girls' night!"

"Care, we just had a girls' night around two weeks ago, where all three of you broke into my house. Remember?" I said.

"Yeah" She replied with a snort and eye roll. And to this both, Bekah and Bon, and me started laughing.

"I thinks it's time for drinks." Bonnie said.

"Yes." Care said clapping her hands.

"I am in." I said.

"Me too." Bekah said.

"What do you say we do tequila shots?" Care asked.

"Okay." We all said in unison.

We made our way to the bar and placed our orders. From the corner of my eye I noticed Bonnie share some longing looks with my brother, Jeremy. And he also returned them. Weird. Did I miss something? I thought to myself.

"I will be back in a sec." Bonnie said.

"Where are you going?" Bekah asked.

"Washroom"

"I also need to go to the washroom." I told them.

We both made our way to the washroom. I actually didn't wanted to pee I just wanted to talk to her alone. When Bonnie came out I asked "Is there something I should know about?"

"What do you mean?" She asked nervously.

"You know what I mean. Is something going on between you and my brother?" I asked.

"Why are you asking me this?"

"Will you please answer?" I pushed.

"Will you be too mad if I said maybe?"

"What do you mean 'maybe'?" I questioned.

"I mean he said he has some feelings for me but I told him we can't. He convinced me that it was alright if I feel the same way. I said yes I do. But that's it. I told him We can't go on before I talk to you and it's fine with you. I don't wanna lose you." I stare at her dumbfounded.

"You are saying you and Jer, my brother, have feeling for each other?" I asked making sure I heard her correct. She nodded. I let it sink in for a moment then said, "Then you shouldn't wait for my opinion. I am happy if both of you are happy." I told her with a smile. Her face lit up like I have told her she just won a lottery and could shop forever and whatever she wants! And she took me in a bone-crushing hug. "You know you are the best!" She exclaimed.

"Yeah."


The rest of the night flew by smoothly. Just one difficulty. Damon entered the Grill. But he didn't come and talk to me for which I am thankful. We, I and my girlfriends, talk, drink, talk some more, drink some more. Well they drink, I didn't drink that much but, enough to feel buzzed. They all have a ride home but I have to drive myself. As Jer and Matt work here, at the Grill, Bon and Bekah will going with them. I know I can tag along with Bon and Jer but I don't wanna be the hurdler in their way, if you know what I mean. Which leaves Care and me. Care will be leaving with her boyfriend, Tyler Lockwood. Yeah, they are a thing now. I have missed so much in past two weeks.

It's 12 and Matt's and Jer's shift just ended. So they are leaving with Bekah and Bon. Care asked me if I want Ty to leave me on his way but, I decline her offer. And head to parking lot to drive home and bid them goodbye.

I was struggling with my key to open the car door. Guess I drank more than I thought. I hear his velvety voice, "What are you trying to do?" I ignore him and keep on trying to focus on opening the door. He came near and held my arm and turned me around and stated "You have been ignoring me." His closeness is making me feel more buzzed. I jerked his hand away and took a step away, trying to get away from him and said "No, I have been busy." In a rude tone, thinking this will make him leave. And resume opening the door. Finally I open the door and am about to step in when Damon wraps his arms around my waist and said "You know you can't drive like this. Drunk."

"I am not Drunk. I am just a little buzzed." I said trying to get out of his grip. But this only caused his grip to tighten around me.

"I will drive you home. You are not going to drive." He declared.

"I am not leaving my car here." I said in same tone.

"I will drive you in your car." He said in a voice that said no-more-bullshit. I don't know why but I nodded and went to sit in the passenger seat. I blame it all on the alcohol that I have consumed.

The ride to home is short and quiet. I fell asleep half way through it though.


DPOV

I watch her sleep. She looks so carefree when she's sleeping. So beautiful. I don't know why she is ignoring my calls. I promised her I won't lose control again. When I kissed her the first time in my house I promised I will talk to her about it. Tell her I like her. Want us to be more than friends. And I even planned on talking to her after the jog. But I don't know what came over me and I kissed her. Again! I regretted it. And when she pushed me I thought - still think - she didn't feel the same way. So I told her I won't kiss her again. And she was crying and then she went away. Stopped picking my calls. Stopped replying to me messages. Cut me out of her life. I have missed her so much in these past two weeks.

Finally we reach her house. I pick her up in my arms and ring the bell. Her aunt, Jenna, opens the door. A confused expression painted on her face.

"She fell asleep in the car. I am just dropping her home." I tell her in a whisper.

"Okay."

I make my way to her bedroom and lay her on the bed softly. I stare at her sleeping form a few moments before leaving her to her sleep.

"How will you go home?" Jenna asked concerned.

"I will walk to the grill, pick up my car and drive home."

"It's 12:30 and it will be around 2 when you reach home. You could have an accident cause of no sleep. So you will be sleeping here only." She ordered.

"Jenna, it's really fine. I will handle."

"No more discussions." She said in a stern voice.


A/N: So what do you think? How will Elena react when she finds Damon in her house in the morning? Angry? Happy? Embarrassed? How will she react according to you? Please tell! Please! I am a bit confused, which emotion I should go with? And your reviews keep me posting. So please, review!

P.S.: Did anyone of you saw Ian's post? He posted a picture of Damon's gravestone! And did anyone of you read Paul's and Nina's interview? If anyone of you did, please PM me. I am going to blast if I don't talk to someone 'bout it!

P.P.S.: Is there anyone out there who follows 'The Originals'? Please tell me! I will like to talk about that also!