Disclaimer - I in no way, shape, or form, take credit for the character created by L.J Smith nor Julie Plec, and Kevin Williamson for the development of said characters. I do however own Klarissa. I also do not take any claim over the plotline of the series as well as not taking any claim over the screenplay and the writings of L.J Smith, Julie Plec, and Kevin Williamson

Guest - When Isobel makes her debut in town, a lot of secrets will be revealed. Also, thank you for the compliment! I like her more than Elena as well (but I may be a bit bias).

Hope10 - No, not during this chapter, I'm still deciding how I want all of that to go down. Also, bad-ass Klary will make a light appearance in this chapter and definitely in the upcoming chapters.

Guest - I don't think she will break from the tomb vampires no, but something intense happens in this chapter which make shake her up…

Guest - No he didn't! I'm sorry if it wasn't clear, Frederick only sliced her above her collarbone but the injury on her head was from when she was pushed against her car to black her out. So fortunately, they were able to be healed the human way.

Princess1 - The finale is planned already and hopefully you'll like it but of course Klary will be worried about Damon and she'll definitely give John a little piece of her mind but thank you for the suggestion!

Guest - Haha I like that idea, Damon and Klary always snark off but I can possibly see Katherine and Klary being the same!

MISS MYSTIC FALLS

My bed is so warm.

Turning over I cuddle into my pillow more before realising that whatever I've cuddled into is definitely not my pillow. "Mornin' sleepyhead" I hear a voice say and I open my eyes slightly to be greeted with the sight of Damon.

"Damon?" I shout as I pull away from him but he just smirks.

"Did you know you moan in your sleep? Were you dreaming about me?" Damon says as he does his signature eye thing.

Groaning I say, "Ugh you wish".

Damon chuckles before replying, "Upon a star".

In my sleepy state I hear myself giggle before I start becoming more aware, "Did you stay here all night?".

"To be fair I did fall asleep, but I didn't want to miss the look on your face when you saw that I was still here" Damon replies.

"Way to live up to the stereotypical Twilight vampire" I say sarcastically as I look over to my bedside and notice that it's almost seven in the morning. "I need to get ready for school-" yawn, "And you need to leave" I say as I roll back and lay on my back.

"You're team Jacob then?" Damon asks, and whilst his tone is serious, his eyes are playful.

"I've always had a thing for werewolves with rock hard abs" I joke and Damon places his hand over his heart. Giggling again I say, "Okay, maybe I can be persuaded".

Damon's eyes twinkle with amusement as he leans in close to me, "Is that so?". I watch as Damon's eyes flicker between my eyes and lips before his own pull into a smirk. The closer he comes, the more aware of him I am. "You know, this is the second time you and I have found ourselves in a position like this" he continues.

A small smile finds its way on face, when suddenly Damon kisses me on my forehead sweetly before I hear, "Klary! You up yet?".

"Third time's the charm?" Damon says before smirking and walking towards my open window.

"Maybe, in your dreams" I joke and before Damon replies, I hear my door open and turn around to see Jenna standing there.

"Oh, you're up" Jenna says.

"Yeah, I was about to reply before you walked in" I tell my Aunt, but my eyes are looking back to Damon was, only to come up empty, how do they do that?

"What are you looking for?" Jenna asks me as she notices me looking around my bedroom.

"Uh nothing, I just realised I left my window open" I say and walk over to shut it before turning back to Jenna who just looks confused.

"Okay, well you might want to start getting ready or you'll be late" Jenna informs me before leaving and closing the door behind her.

As soon as I'm left alone, I run my fingers through my hair as I realise I haven't caught my breath.

•••

Elena and I had left for school together and as we parked in the yard, I hear Elena say something. Taking my attention off of the window I look at her, "Sorry?".

"What's with you? You've been quiet the entire car ride with a smile on your face, what's got you in such a daydream?" my sister asks.

I blush, "What? Nothing, can't I just be in a good mood?".

Elena looks confused my offers a smile anyways, "Okay, if you say so" and with that the two of us get out of the car. As we shut our doors, a car comes speeding into the carpark and surprisingly, it's Stefan. I raise my eyebrows at my sister who just shrugs in response, "I'm gonna, uh…" Elena trails off in reference to Stefan.

I nod, "It's all good, I'll meet you in class" and Elena barely agrees before walking over to Stefan. Looking at the two of them, Stefan notices me and smiles with a wave and I do the same in return before turning around and leaving.

•••

"Okay, this week we're gonna set outside our regular curriculum for a lesson in local history as we approach Founders' Day. Apparently the community leaders feels it's more important than World War 2, but hey what do I know?" Alaric starts the class as we've all sat down but as soon as he finishes, Bonnie walks through the door.

"Sorry I'm late" Bonnie says as she quickly sits down.

"Well, it looks like we will be at full occupancy today. Welcome home, Bonnie" Alaric replies before going back to teaching.

I smile at Bonnie which she returns before turning towards Elena and the two smile at each other, but then I notice Bonnie immediately shrinking back into her seat before focusing her eyes towards the board. Confused, I look at Elena who is sharing the same expression with Stefan.

•••

After class, Elena and I spotted Bonnie outside in the school yard holding a stack of papers, "Bonnie" I call out for her and she stops to turn around.

"Hey" Bonnie replies.

"Hey, I tried to grab you after class but you'd already taken off. How are you? How's your family?" Elena asks her softly.

Bonnie calms down slightly as she responds, "We're dealing, it's been hard".

"Everyone here really misses you" I add.

Bonnie smiles sadly, "Yeah, I just had so much to deal with after Grams' funeral and, honestly after you told me the tomb spell failed I just didn't really want to come back".

Elena nods, "I hope that you understand why I called...I wanted you to know before you came home"

"I understand why" Bonnie pauses, "I just shouldn't know".

There's a long pause so I speak up, "I know it's been really hard-" but I'm cut off by Caroline.

"Bonnie! Bonnie! Thank god you're here" Caroline greets as she hugs her. "I know we talked everyday but I missed you" Caroline continues, talked everyday? Elena and I share an upset look. "How are you doing?" Caroline asks Bonnie.

"Better, you know, glad to be back and trying to keep myself busy" Bonnie answers.

Caroline smiles widely, "Well, I can help with that. Major wardrobe problem, you need to help me pick up the perfect dress for the Founders' court".

Confused I ask, "The Founders' Court? Did I miss something?".

Caroline looks at Elena and I before saying, "The Founders' Court! You know, Miss Mystic Falls? They announced it today and you and I are both on it".

Turning to Elena I said, "Oh my gosh, we signed up for that so long ago, I completely forgot".

"So, are you dropping out then?" Caroline asks a little too enthusiastically.

I shake my head, "I can't".

"No?" Caroline says as she looks at Bonnie.

"Our mum made her sign up for it" Elena tells her.

I nod as I smile at the memory, "Yeah, she even made us flip a coin for it".

"Yeah, there was some rule about only one founding family member allowed to enter" Elena adds with a small laugh.

"Oh" Caroline says but keeps the smile on her face. An awkward pause hangs over us before we go our separate ways.

•••

"So, Miss Mystic Falls" Elena starts, "Don't you need a date for it?".

I groan, "Oh that's right, I guess Tyler was suppose to be my date but there's no way I can put up with that".

Elena asks, "What if I asked Stefan for you?".

"Ask Stefan what?" I question confused.

"To be your escort" Elena says as it's the most obvious thing in the world.

Furrowing my eyebrows I reply, "You don't think that's too weird?"

"No, it won't be weird. Besides, better Stefan than Tyler. I'd suggest Damon but I think Mrs. Lockwood might get jealous" Elena jokes.

"If you're sure, then yeah, thanks Lena" I reply and she smiles when her phone begins ringing. "Speak of the vampire" I say as Elena's face brightens.

"Hey you" Elena greets Stefan, "You're on loudspeaker".

"Am I? Well hello to you and your house" Stefan jokes.

"Unfortunately, it's me Stef" I speak up and I hear Stefan laugh.

"Hello Klary" he greets me.

"Hey Stef" I reply, and Elena looks at me before speaking.

"So, Stefan I have a huge favour to ask you" Elena starts.

Stefan replies, "It's always a yes when it comes to you".

I see Elena's face flush as she smiles, "Well, it's technically not for me. Klary is in the running for Miss Mystic Falls but she needs an escort. Tyler was suppose to be it but with the history between them, I thought you could take her".

"You sure you're not going to be jealous?" Stefan says cheekily.

Elena laughs, "I'll try my best not to, but does that mean yes?".

"Of course, anything to help" Stefan replies.

Speaking up I say, "Thanks, Stef, you're saving me a lot of awkwardness".

"Anything for my second favourite Gilbert" Stefan replies.

Laughing I say, "I'll take it, and we're sorry for the short notice. We didn't even realise that the contest was coming up much less I'd be in it".

"It's all good, don't worry. I'm happy to escort you, as long as Elena will save me a dance" Stefan sounds questioning.

Before Elena buts in I say, "Of course she will" and Elena just smiles.

"Well then, this will be great. We'll have fun" Stefan says.

"Okay, then we'll see you tomorrow. I love you" Elena says as her goodbye.

"I love you too" Stefan says before adding, "Bye Klary".

"Bye Stef" I say and Elena hangs up.

Walking over to Elena I tell her, "I owe you both" before heading upstairs.

•••

The next day was full of Miss Mystic Falls duties, so currently I was sat in front of Mrs. Lockwood and other members of the committee. "This year's queen will have the special honor of taking stage at the hundred and fiftieth Founders' Day Gala. Before we crown our winner, we'd like to get to know a bit more about each of you" Mrs. Lockwood says.

"I recognise that I haven't been as involved this year as I used to be. I've been distracted and I let a lot of things slide. But, I'm aware of what an honor this is and I want you to know that I take it seriously. This was really important to my mother. She believed in community, family, honor, and loyalty. It's the legacy she left for me and I will do my best to uphold it" I reply as my answer and Mrs. Lockwood smiles as she accepts it and allows me to leave.

•••

A little while after the interviews we had to head over to the cafeteria/makeshift dance room at school to practice the partner dance segment of Miss Mystic Falls. Elena and Stefan had met me there and Stefan and I were currently stood directly across from each other as Mrs. Lockwood explained the dance. "Honor your partner. Stay focused, now, right hand around. Flirt with your eyes. Left hand around" she instructs.

Stefan and I awkwardly hold eye contact as we laugh at her directions, "This is ridiculous" I say to him.

"Both hands" I hear Mrs. Lockwood continue.

Stefan laughs, "You're only saying that because you don't know how to do it".

"Sorry, only one of us was around when the dance was invented" I reply snarkily.

"Very nice, Amber!" Mrs. Lockwood praises.

Amber, the girl who isn't from a founding family, replies sounding shocked "Thank you, Mrs. Lockwood!".

"So, you seem to be in a good mood" I comment.

"Is that a bad thing? Do you prefer the brooding and tortured?" Stefan questions.

"I'm still deciding, the broodiness held all your mystery so I guess without it, you're just Stefan" I joke.

Stefan raises his eyebrows, "Just Stefan? I like that" and the two of us laugh before Mrs. Lockwood has us finish up.

As Stefan and I walk back over to Elena, she comments "That is one of the strangest dances I've seen".

"You're telling me" I reply as we leave the room and the three of us run into Caroline and Bonnie.

"Bonnie. Caroline. Hey" Elena greets them and I smile as well.

Stefan interjects, "Hey, how are you?" but Bonnie doesn't answer.

"I begged Bonnie to fill in for Matt, he had to work" Caroline buts in to fill the awkward silence.

Looking from Elena to Bonnie I say, "Bonnie, do you have a minute?".

"We only have thirty minutes for rehearsal" she replies.

"It'll only take a minute, please?" I try and she nods, so Elena, Bonnie, and I walk a bit away from Caroline and Stefan. "Bonnie, you have to tell us what's wrong" I say.

Bonnie shrugs, "It's not worth talking about".

Elena is the one to reply, "What do you mean not worth it? You've barely said ten words to the both of us and you won't even look at Stefan" and at that suggestion, Bonnie's expression gives her away, "Is that what it is? Is it Stefan?".

"Listen, I can't just pretend that everything's okay. Everything my Grams did was to protect us from those vampires in the tomb. And now they're out, which means she died for nothing" Bonnie tells us and I immediately feel guilty and sad.

"I'm so sorry, Bonnie. What can we do to make this better?" I ask.

Bonnie shrugs, "That's just it, there's nothing you can do. I blame him, both him and Damon and I'm not going to put either of you in a position where you have to choose sides. I'm just having a hard time with it, okay?" and walks away from the two of us.

•••

It was the day after all the Miss Mystic duties, time for the official event. I was zipping up the bag that held my dress when I heard the doorbell ring, heading downstairs with my dress in my arms, I open the door and am met with Alaric. "Hey" I greet him with a smile.

"Hi" Alaric replies as he steps into the house.

"I heard you're driving" I comment.

Alaric nods, "Yeah I am, let me get that for you" he offers as he takes the dress.

"Thank you" I reply whilst Elena comes down the stairs.

"Hey Alaric" Elena greets as soon as she sees him.

Alaric replies, "Hey Elena" and then he pauses, "So, uh, how is Stefan?".

"What do you mean?" Elena asks confused.

"You know, he seems on edge" Alaric suggests,

Elena looks at me before focusing back onto Alaric, "He went through a lot, he was in bad shape for a while but he's bouncing back now", and before he can reply, John walks in the room.

"Alaric. Hey buddy, what are you doing here?" John asks as he greets him.

"I'm the chauffeur" Alaric replies.

John seems confused as he says, "I thought I was driving".

"No need, we're going with Rick" Jenna says as she walks down the stairs.

I decide to but in to avoid any further awkwardness, "Are we ready?".

Alaric and Jenna nod, as we walk out the door I hear Jena tell John, "Jeremy can ride with you".

•••

After arriving to the Lockwood Mansion, all the girls in the contest were placed in a room upstairs to get ready. Elena, and Jenna were helping me with Elena applying my makeup, and Jenna styling my hair. "Thank you both for helping me" I say to them.

"Don't thank me until your hair isn't burning off" Jenna jokes and we all laugh.

Reminiscing I tell them, "You know I remember when mum and I applied for this, she was so excited".

"So were you if I recall" Jenna replies and I smile.

I nod, "I was, she just made it sound like so much fun. A lot has changed since then".

"I hate to break it to you, but it's a little late for cold feet" Elena buts in with a smile.

Slightly shaking my head I say, "I don't have cold feet, I just think I'd be enjoying it a lot more if she was here".

A silent moment holds over us before Jenna says, "Well I'll tell you one thing, your hair would've had a better chance if she was".

We smile at each other before I say, "Okay, I should go put my dress on" and as I stand up I turn to Jenna, "Be careful with that thing, don't hurt anyone" and she laughs. Leaving the hair and makeup room, I head over to where we are supposed to change. When I open the door, I'm met with Amber, looking incredibly nervous. "Are you okay, Amber?" I ask her.

Amber looks up and smiles, "I hate being the center of attention. I get panic attacks".

Understanding I say, "Do you need some privacy so you can change?".

Shaking her head she says, "Actually I'm just gonna go get some air" before leaving the room and closing the door.

As I take my dress of its hook, I look into the mirror where I see Damon. "Hey, you're not meant to be in here" I tell him.

"We need to talk" he replies.

"Does it have to be right now?" I ask, gesturing towards my dress.

Damon replies, "Ah right, getting ready to do the big dance with my brother".

Raising an eyebrow I comment, "Jealous?". Damon's eyes narrow but he ignores me so I continue, "Is there a reason why you're here? I really need to get dressed".

"Normally I would have a completely different outlook of what I'm about to tell you but since it could really inconvenience me, I'll squeal" Damon says.

Confused I ask, "What are you talking about?".

"Stefan's still drinking human blood" Damon informs me.

"What?" I exclaim, shocked.

Damon nods, "Yeah, a month ago I would have rejoiced but with the council back on the alert, it is not a good time for Stefan to fly off the handle".

"I mean we know he's been a little edgy but he said it was normal" I reply.

"He has a fridge full of stolen blood bank contraband in the house" Damon continues.

"Oh my god" I breathe out with wide eyes.

Damon walks closer to me, "He has no idea what normal is, his entire existence isn't normal. Normal to a vampire is drinking human blood but he spent all this time fighting it when he should have been learning to control it and now it's controlling him instead".

"We have to tell Elena" I tell him.

"No need" I hear a voice say and I turn to see Elena at the door with a look of shock. Elena closes the door and walks in, "I can't believe this. I mean, it's Stefan we're talking about here and it's all my fault. I'm the one who fed him the blood in the first place".

"What's going on in here?" another voice that's joined the room says.

"I was just filling the girls in on your extracurricular activities" Damon replies and turns towards Stefan.

Stefan just laughs it off, "What are you talking about?".

"We know about the blood, Stefan" Elena says.

"I'll be downstairs, drinking" Damon says quickly before leaving the room.

Stefan smiles at Elena, "I was going to tell you".

"When?" Elena asks.

"I'm fine. I'm fine, the blood, it doesn't change anything" Stefan says, with a tone that sounds completely unlike him.

Elena looks at him as if she can't believe what he's saying, "It's changing you".

"Why? Because I kept it a secret from you. Come on Elena, look, giving the way you're reacting right now, can you really blame me for that?" Stefan replies.

"Are you hearing yourself right now? You've been stealing blood and lying about it, but you're saying everything's fine? Everything's not fine Stefan" I add.

Stefan rolls his eyes, "So what, you three have it all figured out?".

"It's not about us, it's about what's happening to you" Elena says.

"I know and I'm telling you that I'm fine. Please, come one. Elena, I thought you believed in me" Stefan replies and that almost makes me scoff.

Elena looks at him in disbelief before someone knocks on the door, and Mrs. Lockwood walks in. "Klarissa, let's go. The line-up's starting".

"Sorry Mrs. Lockwood, I was just getting a pep talk" I say to her.

"You're not even dressed yet. Escorts wait downstairs, Stefan. You as well, Elena, let Klarissa finish up" Mrs. Lockwood instructs and Stefan leaves quickly before Elena does.

Shutting the door, I pick up my dress and put it on and slightly admire the blue colour. I think blue might be becoming my new favourite colour. Leaving the room, I stand in the line-up next to Caroline as one by one the girls are called.

"Has anyone seen Amber?" Mrs. Lockwood asks frantically.

Looking down the staircase I don't see Stefan with the other escorts and start to get worried, Amber's missing and so is Stefan. "Nope, just my boring fill in escort" Caroline says next to me.

Turning my attention to her I ask, "What happened to Matt?".

"They wouldn't let him out of work. What happened to Stefan? Which by the way, isn't that weird? Are you and Elena like switching between brothers?" Caroline asks.

I can feel myself make a face of disgust, "Seriously? No, it was either Stefan or Tyler and I chose the one that would be less awkward. But I don't know where he went". As feelings of anxiety enter me, I turn to Caroline, "God, why am I even doing this? I never should've gone through with it".

"What do you mean?" Caroline asks me.

Shaking my head I look at her, "This isn't me, I'm not this person anymore".

Before I can question myself further Caroline replies, "No, no, no way, no. You had your chance to drop out and believe me I was all for it because there is no way that I could beat you. Klary, you're doing this because it was important to your mum".

I smile at Caroline in thanks for her way of calming me down. "Miss Caroline Forbes and her escort Mister Jeffrey Lockwood-Hamilton" the announcer says. Caroline looks at me and I give her a thumbs up before she walks down the stairs.

"Klarissa, you're next" Mrs. Lockwood instructs me and I take a few deep breaths before standing at the top of the staircase.

"Miss Klarissa Gilbert and her escort, Mister Stefan Salvatore" I hear being announced, and I start my descent down the staircase.

I look around and try to look for Stefan but I can't see him, and more anxiety fills me. Halfway down the stairs, I take notice of Damon waving through the crowd of people before taking a place at the end of the staircase where Stefan should be. Relief floods me as I seem him, and when I reach him, I smile as I place my arm in his. "Where's Stefan?" I whisper.

"I don't know" he whispers back.

As we walk outside to join the other girls and their escorts outside, we pass Jenna, Alaric, and Elena, who all look confused. Damon and I take our positions for the dance as we bow and curtsey to each other and as we stand up I whisper, "What are we going to do?".

"Right now, we just have to get through this" is Damon's response before the music fills the yard.

We place our right hand up in the air, not touching before doing the same with our left, and then both. Damon's eyes are completely locked on mine before we start the second part of the dance which is much more intimate as he takes me into his arms. Surprisingly to me, Damon knows every single move of the dance and I can't help but be impressed. The longer we look at the each other, the more I realise just how attractive Damon is, I mean it's obvious but whatever this is that I'm feeling, is so much stronger. As if he knows what I'm thinking, Damon smiles at me softly and before I know it, the dance is over and I'm left breathless. I almost forgot that there were other people around, because in this moment, it felt like there was only the two of us.

•••

It was time for Miss Mystic Falls to be announced and myself and the other contestants were all standing on the stage. "Where is Amber?" Caroline whispers to me.

I shrug my shoulders as I try and ignore the bad feeling in my stomach, "I don't know".

Mayor Lockwood joins us on the stage, "Before I crown the winner, I want to offer a personal thank you to all of these young ladies for their efforts to better our community" he says before pausing whilst the audience applauds, "So without further adieu, it is an honor to announce our very own Miss Mystic Falls, Miss Caroline Forbes!".

Caroline looks surprised and I turn to embrace her, "Congratulations Care!".

"I actually won" Caroline says to me and I nod in reassurance as the Mayor places the crown and sash. As Caroline begins to say her thank you speech, I leave the stage and head over to Damon.

"Have you found him?" I ask.

Damon shakes his head no but tells me, "There were signs of a struggle and blood in the upstairs bathroom".

"Oh god, Amber's missing, you don't think he would…" I trail off but Damon understands my question.

"We'll find him, Elena's looking around, but I'm gonna check around the house,okay?" Damon replies.

I nod, "I'll look around outside, I'll call you if I find him" and Damon nods before leaving. Quickly, I rush outside the front of the house and make my way through the car park when I hear a scream. Turning in the direction, I quickly run to where I heard it. "Stefan?" I call out but I can hardly see from how dark it is outside. Catching my breath I take a minute to pause to see if I hear anything else before I hear another scream close by, looking around I notice a stick of wood on the floor and pick it up, just in case. Continuing down the pavement, I can vaguely make out the silhouette of two people. Running over, I yell "Stefan!" and when I get closer, I gasp. Stefan was holding Amber up by her arms as he fed from her neck. Upon hearing his name, Stefan turns and hisses, which makes me take a few steps back out of shock, "Oh my god". Stefan pushes Amber to the floor before stalking towards me. "Stefan, Stefan it's me. It's Klary" I try but how are you suppose to act when there's a blood driven vampire in front of you. God, he looks like a different person. Stefan bares his fangs before flying towards me and holding me against a tree. Fear rushes through me but before I can, Stefan's fangs viciously rip through my neck and I scream out. It takes a few seconds to remember the stick in my hand, and as hard as I can, I stab Stefan in his lower back and he immediately chokes before backing up.

"Stefan!" I hear faintly in the distance, and I think it's Elena.

"We're over here!" I try and yell out before I feel myself being knocked to the ground at full force.

Looking up I see Stefan, walking around me as if he were a predator, but before he can attack again, I hear Damon yell "Stefan" which immediately halts him. Stefan turns around and I can hear Elena's shocked gasp. Gathering my strength, I pull myself up as Damon tries to calm his brother "Stefan, come on get control. It's okay, come on. Breathe through it man" but as Damon tries to detain Stefan but Stefan catches him and throws him against a tree.

"Stefan, stop it!" Elena yells and Stefan focuses his attention on her, and as he walks closer to her, he immediately stops as he holds his head and groans in pain. Confused I look around before noticing Bonnie standing behind him, she must be doing a spell.

After a moment, Bonnie stops and Stefan calms realising what he's done. "It's okay, Stefan" Damon comforts him but Stefan quickly runs away. I soon feel myself being engulfed in a hug before and hiss as I feel pressure against my neck, Elena pulls away.

"Sorry, I'm just, Klary, I'm so sorry" Elena apologises, "This is all my fault". I just nod to let her know that I'm okay before turning back around.

Elena walks back over to Bonnie as Damon comes to me, "I just rang Liz so she'll be here any minute now, but you need to drink from me in order to heal your wound and unless you want to say you were also attacked by an animal, you'll need to" Damon says but seeing that I'm uncertain Damon moves closer to me, "Angel please".

Looking at the sincerity in his eyes, I softly nod as Damon bites into his wrist before moving it to my mouth. Slowly, I place my lips onto his wrist before I feel his blood run into my mouth before pulling away. "Thank you" I appreciate quietly and Damon carefully moves my head to the side as he notices the wound.

"Take my jacket, cover up the blood on your dress" Damon suggests as he removes his suit jacket and I nod, grateful. "I have to take care of Amber, head over with the girls okay?" Damon says and I quietly make my way over to Elena and Bonnie.

"Klary, are you okay?" Bonnie asks me and I nod but don't reply.

My body feels numb, half from the shock of Stefan's attack and half from the feeling of Damon's blood flowing through my system. Soon enough there are lights around us, and Sheriff Forbes is speaking with Damon. "She doesn't remember what happened" I hear her say to Damon.

"It's a good thing the girls got here when they did, she lost a lot of blood" Damon says in his good citizen tone.

"You didn't see anything?" Sheriff Forbes turns to us and asks.

I shake my head no, whilst Elena says "No, we just found her and then called Damon".

"Is she gonna be okay?" Bonnie asks.

Sheriff Forbes nods, "It looks like it yeah, why don't you girls get back to the party? Damon and I can take it from here".

The three of us agree and turn around, as we walk towards the mansion, it's silent. "Bonnie, can we talk about this?" Elena asks our best friend.

"There's nothing to talk about" Bonnie replies.

"Bonnie, please!" Elena tries.

Bonnie stops at her car and says, "I told you that I wasn't going to make either of you choose but I need to make the choice for myself. Please just leave me alone" and gets into her car.

Upset, Elena and I both take a deep breath before standing outside of the mansion, waiting for Alaric.

"Good, there you two are. Jenna wanted me to get the car" Alaric says as he walks out to us but noticing our expressions then asks, "What happened?".

•••

After dropping Jenna off, Alaric took Elena and I over to the Boarding House as per Elena's request. Before we get out, Elena turns to Alaric. "Do you carry any vervain darts on you, in case of emergency?" Elena asks and I look at her confused.

"Ah yeah, there's some in the boot, why?" Alaric asks.

Elena sighs, "I know what I need to do to help Stefan but I need something effective. Could I take one?".

"Are you sure?" Alaric asks and Elena nods, so the three of us get out of a car and head to his boot. Alaric opens it and unfolds a black bag which holds a majority of vampire killing equipment. He grabs out a vervain dart and hands it to Elena, "I know you know how to use one of these but be careful, call me if anything goes wrong" Alaric instructs and Elena and I nod.

•••

After Alaric drives away, Elena and I walk into the Boarding House. I still hadn't spoken since the attack earlier and Elena looks like she wants to say something but chooses not to as we enter. "Damon?" she calls out.

"You two should really be resting" Damon says before focusing on me, "Especially you".

"I have a plan, to help him" Elena says as she holds up the vervain dart.

Damon doesn't seemed fazed as he nods, "Let me guess, vervain dart and then lock-up?" and Elena nods. "As soon as you do it, I'll be there, okay?" Damon says and Elena makes her way up the stairs.

It's quiet between Damon and I as we wait at the bottom of the stairs. I can hear Damon sigh before walking over to me and placing his hand on my cheek, an action that's become all too familiar. Before he can say anything, we hear a noise upstairs and Damon immediately rushes up. I stay standing at the end of the staircase and watch as I see Damon hauling Stefan on his shoulders down the stairs with Elena behind him.

•••

I wait in the living room on the couch whilst Elena and Damon place Stefan in the cellar before I hear footsteps. "Stefan's locked up but Elena's sitting outside the door" Damon informs me as he comes and sits next to me. I nod to let him now I acknowledge him but Damon sighs. "Angel, are you okay?" he asks sincerely.

"That's all you ask me these days" I try and say lightly but my voice is raspy from not speaking.

"Angel…" Damon trails off.

Looking him in the eyes all I tell him is, "No" I shake my head as tears form in my eyes, "I'm not okay".

Damon immediately pulls me into an embrace, "I'm here, Angel" but I don't reply, instead choosing only to lean into him closer.

A/N - So. Much. Drama. I hope you enjoyed this chapter, and I really hope you're liking the build-up between Darissa! If you have any questions or suggestions then please leave it in a review and I'll reply. Also, Klary's Miss Mystic Falls outfit is linked on my profile if you wish to have a look. Thank you for reading xx

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