Chapter 11

AN: sorry it's been so long since I've wrote a chapter. but i haven't found much inspiration lately. so i really am sorry. but i hope this chapter makes up for it a bit . i will hopefully have another chapter up soonish as i don't have much work coming up. again so sorry.

Klaus was pacing around the room in his main place of hiding which happened to be where all his partly dead family were kept in coffins. He really was pissed that Stefan had just gone and left him and he wanted revenge. Of course the first place he would look would be Mystic Falls but first he felt he needed a bit of help from his fellow sibling after all Stefan did love his sibling a time ago. He was hoping that his sibling would be help him make that decision to return to him. But Klaus was a controlling man, he constantly wants to know that his plan will work instead of foolishly going in and taking a risk. But right now he felt he had no choice as scary as that was to him, he needed to take this risk. Klaus stood infront of his one of his sibling's coffin preparing himself for what he was about to do. He took a deep breath and gradually opened the coffin up taking in the site of his desiccated sibling and quickly drew the knife out of the body. He knew it would take awhile for his sibling to awaken so he decided to go on a quick binge of human blood in anticipation.

Elena, Caroline and Bonnie were all sat in the lunch hall at school having a good gossip before Caroline decided to ask some questions.

"So..." Caroline eyed Elena suspiciously, "What's happening with the whole Damon slash Stefan thing? I mean you told me that he drank bunny blood so it's a start right? So maybe you'll be able to get Stefan back with some more time." Elena sighed knowing where this was going but Caroline continued, "And then there's Damon who's been so good to you recently and even being a little insecure boy at time worrying about you and Stefan. I mean you can't deny the feelings you have for Damon anymore, you love him so. What's the deal, Stefan or Damon?" She propped her arms on the table not removing her eye contact from Elena.

Elena stayed silent for a few moments so Bonnie decided to intervene, "Caroline is right Elena. As much as I hate Damon sometimes if you're just pulling him along until Stefan is Stefan again that is hardly fair on Damon."

Elena looked away wanting so badly to avoid this conversation but feeling it might do her good if she opened up so she opened her mouth ready for the words to come out, "I know. I still love Stefan, I think part of me always will," She stopped taking a few moments to think before opening her mouth once again, "But I think Stefan being gone for so long changed things. Things will never ever go back to the way they were and I've accepted that. And you're right; Damon has been so good to me so that's that."

Bonnie and Caroline looked at Elena and then back at each other, "That still doesn't explain what you are going to do completely." Bonnie replied softly.

"I love Damon now, it's taken me a long time to realize that and even admit it to myself but I want Damon to be by my side."

Caroline squealed happily, "Good. I've had enough of Elena and Stefan brooding together. Damon brings the good old side of you back to us."

She frowned, "So you hated me when I was with Stefan?" Caroline was about to protest before Elena laughed, "It's fine. I know." Caroline and Bonnie laughed along with her too.

Jeremy came over taking a seat next to Bonnie wrapping his arm protectively around her waist, "What are you girls laughing about?"

"Who Elena is going to pick to be her future boyfriend obviously. I mean what else is there to talk about that isn't depressing."

Jeremy made a sick face and Bonnie slapped his softly, "It's cute, Jer."

"Yeah I mean me and Elena had to do it for her when she was deciding whether to date you." Caroline giggled and Bonnie jokingly glared at her friends making Elena join on in the laughter making her feel like a normal teenager.

The bell rang indicating back to class so the group dragged themselves up from the table and towards their classes.

After school, Elena was about to get inside her car when Damon suddenly appeared next to her in his car, "Get in." Damon smirked at her.

"I'm not going to just drop my plans to get in a car with you." He raised his eyebrow at her at her response, knowing she would eventually get in the car he just crossed his arms, "I haven't got all day Elena."

She sighed in defeat and watched him vampire speed to her side of the door opening it for her smirking. She rolled her eyes whilst getting in the car, "So where are we going?" She asked him as he got in back in his seat starting the engine.

"Well, you a normal high school teenager should do normal things with their boyfriend. So we're going for a date." His eyes stayed on the road.

Elena almost laughed, "A date?" Damon nodded so she continued, "And since when were you my boyfriend?"

Damon frowned at her, "You know I am."

Elena laughed, "Keep your eyes on the road!"

"I'm a vampire, talented in many things one being driving and the other well...you'll find that out later I'm sure."

Catching on to what he meant she hit him on the arm "Damon!"

He laughed at her, "That has just hurt my feelings."

"Yeah yeah." She smiled at him for a second and then looked out the window realizing she was never this way with Stefan; joking around and laughing having a good time. It was all so serious and dramatic all the time, always trying to protect her from every little thing constantly. She couldn't breathe.

Elena noticed from the scenery that they were back in her street, "You're driving me on our date to my house? I could've drived here myself."

"Get dressed. Obviously this isn't the date." He showed her that smile that drove her crazy.

"I am dressed." She defended.

"Go upstairs, there is a present waiting on your bed. Get dressed and then come back, I'll be waiting." He told her softly.

Elena's heart fluttered slightly and she nodded getting out of the car and back into her house. She dropped her bag on the floor, called out to see if anyone was home and then headed up into her room where she found a box wrapped in a red ribbon on the middle of the bed. She slowly lifted the lid off the box and unintentionally dropped the lid as she saw the dress that was inside. The dress was a real nice shade of navy blue and silk. So simple and yet so beautiful. She undressed herself and put the dress on herself feeling the material on her body she faced a mirror and saw her reflection on how it fit on her body so perfectly. She wasn't expecting this kind of dress from a guy like Damon. In the mirror she saw a shine from the reflection. She turned around looking at the box and saw another gift. Picking up she realized this all must of cost so much money. The necklace was a simple diamond necklace she noticed a weird smell and noticed it as vervain. Again Damon surprising her.

Jeremy knocked on the door opening it slightly taking in his sisters appearance, "Wow. Where did you get that dress from? And where are you going?" He stood in the doorway.

She couldn't help but blush, "Damon got it for me, he's taking me out for an official date."

He raised his eyebrows smirking, "Damon does dates?"

"Shutup." Elena laughed chucking a pillow at him which he quickly dodged.

He smiled at her noticing the big smile on her face, "I'm glad you're happy Elena. And if he makes you happy then that's great."

She gave her younger brother a tight hug, "Thanks Jer."

"Anyway don't want to keep Damon waiting." He broke away from the hug, "You look great Elena, he's lucky to have you. Now go!"

She smiled, "Kay." She hurried down the stairs, well as fast as she could in a long tight dress, grabbing a pair of navy heels before opening the door.