Sorry it took a while to get this chapter up! And sorry it isn't that long. I'm in the process of moving and it's been crazy, but thanks for waiting :) Loved the reviews, and glad to see you guys like the story.

One week later.

"Hey, time to close up!" Elena yelled over to Kat.

"Okay, let me get these last few glasses put up." Katherine finished putting the last of the dishes on the rack. It had been easy to get into the swing of the way things worked at the Chez Bazan Cafe. It was simpler than the grill, though it stayed busier. And she usually got to work with Elena. The two had time to talk over a drink during their breaks, and they'd gone over childhoods, schools, friends, past jobs, relationships, future plans, and many other things in just this past week. She was surprised that she and Elena had bonded so easily. Almost as if they'd known each other for years.

"You guys finished?" Ashley, the other employee on the clock, asked.

"Yeah," Elena told her, walking over to grab her bag, "You clock out, Kat?"

The younger girl hurried over and ran her card, "Done."

"Okay, I'm about to set the alarm." Ashley called.

The three waited until the beeping started, giving them thirty seconds to get out the door. Once they had the door closed, Elena put the key in and locked it.

"Well another night over." Ashley joked.

"Thank God!" Elena and Katherine groaned at the same time, then smiled at each other.

"Damn, guys, just because you look like twins, doesn't mean you have to act like it!" Ashley laughed.

"Ah well, I think anyone would feel this way after a day like today. I swear I've made over a hundred lattes in just the past few hours." Elena sighed, letting her hair out of its updo.

"I know," Kat agreed," I thought we'd never get out of there."

The three began walking down the street, Ashley living just a block away in the same direction.

"So Elena," Ashley began, " When's Damon going to come visit us at work again? Doesn't he know his sexy ass is the only thing to look forward to at that place?"

Elena laughed, "We've had a lot going on lately, so I don't know. But I'll tell him you miss him."

Ashley laughed, "At the expense of his head getting any bigger?"

Kat snorted at that one.

"Pervert," Elena muttered to her, making her sister grin."

"Okay, well I'll see you two later." Ashley told them, reaching her turn off.

"Later," Elena called, as she and Kat waited for the light to signal them across the street.

Once they were across, Katherine spoke. "I didn't know she was into Damon."

Elena gave a little laugh. "Oh she's not, they just like to flirt."

"Ah."

Elena looked over at her. "But I've noticed that your getting pretty into Stefan."

Kat grinned sheepishly, "Yeah, I know."

The two had become almost inseperatable. They'd even gone on on an official date, dinner and all, a few nights ago. Ever since that first night, Katherine really couldn't get enough of him. However, they'd yet to go all the way. Not for lack of trying. Time just never permitted it, but she was hoping that would change soon.

"So how's that going?" Elena asked, nonchalantly.

"Great. He's amazing, Elena. And yes, I remember what you told me, and yes I'm being careful. Trust me, I'm not expecting anything, I'm just letting things happen, and it's been almost perfect."

Elena smiled, deciding to drop the whole thing. Kat just might be the one to get Stefan to "settle down" the way she had done herself, with Damon. And that might not be a bad thing, even if Kat was just staying for the summer.

"Well, I'm happy for you, hun." She told Kat as they reached the road that led up to the house.

"Thanks. So was Damon going to get more of that special stuff from Silas?"

"Not sure. It's kinda expensive, but I think the guys really liked it."

"Stefan did. He said it was some of the best he'd ever used."

"I guess. Why? You thinking about using it?"

Katherine shrugged.

"Kat. I'm not one to be telling you what to do or anything, but, um, I'm not sure that that is a good idea. You don't really use. And jumping into something like that, it could be bad."

"Yeah, I guess." Kat considered.

They'd reached the house now, and the conversation dropped.

Everyone was still up, even though it was well past midnight. The television in the living room was on, some kind of wrestling match was blaring through the speakers. It seemed like the guys had taken up a bet on what the outcome would be, as a few were cheering loudly for their chosen fighter. Katherine walked over to where Stefan was at on the couch, and he opened his arms for her, which she fell into easily.

"How was work?" He asked, over the noise. She shrugged.

"Busy. But it wasn't too bad."

Stefan nodded, turning back to the screen.

Kat noticed a few extra people here. A couple of guys she didn't recognize, and a few girls. One curly redhead was up in Mason's lap, and Kat didn't even want to know what was going on over there. Elena had disappeared, probably to go change, but Kat noticed Damon, standing against the wall opposite to them. She also noticed that a petite blond in a mini skirt had herself all pressed against him. She wasn't so sure Elena would like that, even though Damon wasn't encouraging the girl. He just leaned back, watching the match, and looking bored as she attached her lips to his neck and ran her hands down his sides. No one else seemed to paying this mind though, so she shrugged it off, and turned her attention back to the youngest Salvatore. His green eyes met hers and she smiled, leaning closer to his ear.

"Follow me."

It didn't take much to convince him.

Nobody paid them any attention as she led him out of the room, and down the hall to his bedroom. She pulled him in and shut the door, the subtle noise of the crowd in the living room all but disappearing. Luckily he seemed to be following her line of thoughts, and didn't hesitate before moving to claim her lips. Her fingers floated up to the front of his shirt, and she quickly began to undo the buttons. His shirt fell open revealing his gorgeous body. He threw it off, picking her up and moving them to the bed. He began kissing down her body, raising her shirt over her head. His teeth nipped lightly at the skin on her neck and she moaned a little, as her body prepared itself for what was promising to be a very pleasurable night.

Elena had gotten into her so-fie shorts and a soft spaghetti strapped tank, and now felt a million times better. She walked down the stairs to join the others. She'd guessed Klaus or Mason had invited some friends over, as there were a few extra guest around. A few she recognized. Like Marcos and Sage. She noticed Katherine and Stefan were gone, but decided not to worry about it. Kat could make her own choices. Her eyes finally found Damon who was entertaining one of the guest by displaying his torso through his opened shirt, his lips grazing against hers every so often. The woman had her hands all over him, and Elena raised an eyebrow before deciding to intervene Once she moved closer she realized she knew the girl. Andie. She'd been over a few times, during parties and such. Just a chaser, really. She'd already slept with Mason, Kol, and Stefan. But Damon was her soft spot, as he was the only one who wouldn't give her what she wanted. Not that she didn't try, the poor girl.

Elena cleared her throat once she'd gotten close enough for them to notice her. Damon's eyes jumped to hers and he smirked at her irritated look. Andie turned to see who had interrupted them and blushed scarlet when she saw Elena.

"I...I was just, um.."

"Leaving?" Elena finished, and Andie walked around her, heading toward the kitchen area instead. Elena gave an amused shake of the head before turning back to Damon, who was still smirking.

"What?" she asked him.

"You seemed a little jealous, babe."

Elena rolled her eyes, moving herself into his arms, which he put around her waist.

"Not really. But she does have a thing for you, ya know. It's mean to encourage her."

He smiled, "Yeah I know. But at least it's entertaining."

"Uhhu, sure."

He placed a quick kiss on her lips. "Don't worry, babe. I prefer brunettes."

She laughed at that. "Actually I wasn't aware you had a type, Damon."

"Oh yeah, my type has to be brunette, about 5'5, brown eyes, named Elena..."

"Ha. Ha." She smiled, pulling his lips to hers, "I love you."

"Yeah I know. Love you too."

The morning came much to soon for Katherine. She yawned as the light woke her up. It took her a moment to remember where she was, and when she did, she couldn't help the blush that covered her face. She was still wrapped in a blanket, in Stefan's arms. His eyes were closed, and his breathing was still mellowed out. She sighed, sinking back down into the mattress. Last night had been amazing. Stefan was a hell of a lot better than Mason, and had coaxed noises out of her that she wasn't even aware she could make. It was the kind of sex that just made her think, wow. She studied his peaceful face and was once again entranced by the good looks of his baby doll face. She knew she couldn't analyze her feelings for him though. That's not what this had been about. And she knew that no matter the outcome, she wouldn't regret what had happened.

Stefan stirred next to her and she smiled as he opened his eyes.

"Hey beautiful," he mumbled sleepily.

"Hey back." She curled into his chest and his arms tightened around her.

"So how you feeling?" he asked stroking her back.

"Best night of sleep I've had in a long time." She joked.

He smiled, "Me too."

Then added, "Actually that's the best night I've had, probably ever."

Kat raised an eyebrow. "Oh really?"

"That...with you...it was something else Kat, really."

She blushed a little, then looked confused, "But you've...never mind."

He sat up a little. "No, what?"

"Nothing." She was blushing harder now.

He sighed, then pulled her face to his, lightly kissing her lips, then leaning back to stare at her eyes. "Please, tell me what you were thinking."

It was her turn to sigh. "It's just...well you've been with other girls. More experienced girls. Like Rebeka, Elena...now I'm not new at this, but I doubt I'm as good as them. I just kinda get the feeling you were saying that for my benefit."

Stefan chuckled a little. "Katherine, you don't give yourself enough credit. Yes I have been with other girls. Rebeka was okay, and Elena...well she's use to having to compete with Damon, so she's very dominating. You...you were amazing. You let me take the lead, and you have no idea how much of a turn on that slight innocence is. You trusted me, and I enjoyed myself immensely Trust me, you were perfect."

She smiled, "Well you were pretty amazing yourself."

He laughed, "I definitely wasn't hearing any complaints."She pulled his lips back to hers and the the began where they'd left off the night before.

"I'm making another run this weekend." Damon informed his girlfriend, who was sitting with her back against him in his huge Victorian bathtub.

"Do you want me to come?" She asked, ringing out a wash towel.

"If you want. But if Silas starts causing problems again, we are leaving."

"Damon. He hasn't contacted us in weeks. Not about anything important anyway. So I doubt he'll pull something stupid."

He shrugged. "You never know."

She sighed, "And remind me again why you wont go to someone else for the supply?"

"Elena."

"What?" she defended. "It just seems like Silas causes more problems than a few ounces are worth."

"I know, babe. And believe me, I don't much like him. But I can trust him to deliever. Last thing we need is to switch dealers and the new one to be a sham or an undercover. Besides I doubt Silas would take to kindly to us leaving him."

"Well we could just pull out you know."

"What do you mean?" he looked down at her.

"I mean, drop it all, the drugs and everything."

Damon considered this. "I thought you liked some of that stuff."

She shrugged. "Some of it isn't bad, and God knows it helps relieve some stress, but how long can we really keep running it. Somethings going to have to change eventually Damon. The guys will get over it, and it would save us a lot of money."

"It didn't bother you before, Elena. What's going on?"

She sighed, "Kat's thinking about starting on some."

She felt Damon shrug, "Your point?"

"My point is she's sixteen. We're already letting her get drunk and smoke. Now we're going to add drugs on top of that list? She's different than us, Damon. This isn't her world, and when she does go home at the end of the summer, I don't want her thinking back with regrets."

"She's a big girl Elena," Damon said simply, "Let her make her own choice. If she wants to use, drink, fuck, smoke, or whatever, that's her decision."

"But she's staying here. That makes her my responsibility You think I want to give her back to her family all strung out?"

He sighed, wrapping an arm around her. "Babe, we are her family now. Beyond this point, nothing else matters, Okay? Just let it go."

"Fine." Elena relaxed her muscles and sank deeper into the water.

She felt Damon's hand begin to move across her skin and she sighed in contentment, laying back against his chest, letting the pleasure he promised evaporate her worries.

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