You Lost Me

Chapter Thirty-Four - Celebration

If there was a subject that hadn't been part of Elena and Damon's endless conversations it was sex. They were already a couple, an official couple if they could say that but this subject was never discussed between them and somehow their make-out sessions never escalated to any bases.

Elena was relieved they hadn't talked about it because she was actually a little bit insecure to be intimate with Damon. She knew she shouldn't be thinking about those things but she knew he was very experienced and had been with women much more skilled in bed than her. She had been with Matt and Stefan but neither of them seemed like Mr. Experienced to her. Stefan may have slept with many women in the many years he lived – or not, she never asked – but he was different. He didn't exhale the sex appeal Damon did. She always thought about this romantic act between the two of them, hot, but still something from fairytale books. Now with Damon she had no idea. She also didn't know what to expect from her body now that she was a vampire. Everything she knew about her body and herself changed from the moment she turned into a vampire and she was uneasy about having sex with a sex god like Damon for the first time.

Damon avoided the subject simply because Elena was different from any other women he had been with. His relationship with Katherine had been very sexual and with all other women after her had been strictly sexual. He wasn't planning to propose and wait for their wedding night to have sex with her but for the first time Damon wasn't after sex. His relationship with Elena was so complex and it affected him in so many ways that if he brought sex into the mix so quickly he might as well explode from the turmoil of emotions. He was going to take his time with her. No speed, no uncontrollable or unstoppable desire. He was going to enjoy the ride and get used to his raw emotions.

But as the days and weeks progressed they felt more and more prepared and wiling for their bodies to become one together. Damon thought about bringing the subject up, as he felt like he was more comfortable in his own skin and in their relationship. But Elena never mentioned it and he didn't know if she was ready for it or not. He knew he wasn't when they first started dating but now it was something that he could do. He decided against it. Somehow he felt like when the moment came, they would talk or simply do it. He felt no rush and he was proud of himself for being able to make his relationship with her not being based on sex. He knew he loved her more than inhumanly possible and the perfect time would come sooner or later.

They were enjoying some wine by the fireplace, as they often did but Damon could feel that Elena was different. She seemed anxious and more than once she opened her mouth to say something but instead brought the wine glass to her lips.

"What's going on Kitten?" he purred as he kissed the side of her neck, feeling the goose bumps on her skin at the contact.

"I guess I never mentioned it and you never asked…" she said nervously and Damon actually frowned. Elena never stuttered or rambled.

"Asked what?" he asked in a normal tone, not showing his slight concern.

"Maybe you forgot about it. I guess you don't celebrate it because you're a vampire" she kept her insecure tone and Damon tried to figure out what she was talking about but still he had no idea.

"We'll find out when you tell me what you're talking about" he said with an amused tone. If she was nervous to talk about it he wouldn't make it even more uncomfortable for her.

"Birthdays" she blurted and felt stupid for being so jittery over something so ordinary but she didn't want to look like a fool.

"Oh, that? November eleventh" he nonchalantly answered back but he wasn't convinced that this was what had been bothering her.

"I can't believe it was your birthday and you didn't mention it!" she moved from their cuddling position and sat by his side, looking cutely mad.

"I didn't think it was important, Kitten"

"Of course it is!" she protested and he only chuckled and then she realized she was indeed making a fool of herself "At least it is to me" she muttered as she moved back to her position in his lap, convinced to let the subject go.

"Sorry, Kitten but I didn't celebrate it that much as a human. After my mom died the celebrations in the Salvatore household had been abolished"

"Oh… it was a nice tradition in my house. My family always prepared surprises, parties, bought many gifts"

"It's a nice thing to do"

"Yes…" she answered quietly. Even though she brought up the subject he didn't ask about hers. It was a good thing she didn't mention it beforehand.

They kept talking about non-important things but he noticed she was quieter than usual. She wasn't tense as before they talked about his birthday but certainly not as content as she used to be in their cuddling sessions at night. Then it finally hit him like a brick wall. He could be really stupid and oblivious sometimes.

"When was the last time you celebrated your birthday?" he asked, trying to use the information to determine the month of her birthday at least. He had stayed nearly one year in Mystic Falls before she was turned.

"Before my parents died. After their death I wasn't in the mood and then in the following year things were too messed up to celebrate it" she offered but it didn't help him and he had to ask the question.

"When is your birthday, Kitten?" he brought her even closer to his body, holding her like she loved.

"Today…" she answered quietly.

"And you don't tell me? How can you complain about me not telling you? I totally forgot about it but it seems like it had been in your mind more than once" he reprehended her with an almost playful tone but they both knew he was serious.

"I didn't know if you thought it was foolishness and I didn't want to force it on you"

"We're celebrating your birthday Kitten, starting now and every year from now on" he announced as he softly moved her from his lap and stood up

"Chop, chop, Kitten. Go groom yourself. We're heading out" he informed as he went to the kitchen.

"Damon it's after nine, it's Tuesday, there's nothing else to do in town. Everything will be closed soon" she protested following him but she was met with his index finger signalizing no.

"Do as I say. Later on I'll punish you for not letting me know ahead to prepare you a proper celebration"

"We don't need to do it. At least not tonight. We could celebrate this weekend"

"Elena, do as I say" he brought his lips to hers and kissed her passionately.

"Take your time. Do everything you want to do, get your hair done, wake up, put on a fancy dress. We are celebrating" his voice was determined and she knew it was final, she kissed him on the cheek and headed upstairs.

"How long are you taking? One hour?" he called out from downstairs.

"Make it one and a half" she giggled excited, yelling back.

"Just make sure you're ready before midnight, Kitten. We're celebrating your birthday on the right day"

"Okay, boss" she complied but there was a big smile on her face. She didn't lie to him. Her parents – just like everyone in Mystic Falls – loved celebrations and since she was a toddler she had been spoiled with big parties and celebratory activities during her birthday. They did the same to her brother and when they got a little bit older they helped their parents to also make a big celebration for each other. Jeremy and Miranda's birthdays were in the same month but they never settled for only one party. Elena's being near Christmas was also never spoiled by the traditional holiday. She always got two batches of gifts for the two occasions.

She filled the bathtub and prepared a relaxing bath. She was about to enter when Damon stormed into their room.

"I'm getting ready in the guest's suite" he informed her as he headed to the walk in closet and got himself some clothes that he had purposefully blocked from her view.

It took her a little bit over an hour to finally descend downstairs again but something was off. She could smell a faint trace of human food but it was so subtle she thought it might have been coming from the bed and breakfast but that didn't seem a valid option. It was too far for her to smell food from and it was already past eleven.

"Damon?" she asked not sensing his presence anywhere in the house and she nearly panicked. "Damon, where are you?" she tried again but there was no answer.

She looked everywhere in the house. She went upstairs again to check the guest rooms but he wasn't there. She checked all the rooms downstairs but the house was empty.

She was about to head outside when she heard someone walking up the back porch.

"Dan, is that you?" she asked almost afraid.

"Hey, Kitten, you said an hour and a half" he entered the kitchen hearing some uneasiness in her voice.

"I was worried, you said you were getting ready then you disappeared" she reached for him embracing him gently. There was no doubt the biggest fear she had in life was losing Damon. She needed him around her.

He kissed her forehead, enjoying the feeling of having her in his arms. "I was preparing your birthday bash"

"So is that the food I smell?" she asked looking up to see his face as he kept his arms enveloping her.

"Hum hmm" he answered, breaking the contact and reaching for her hand to guide her outside.

They walked to the beach and not two minutes later she finally saw the tent very close to the sea.

"Damon, how did…? How is it…?" she asked surprised as they approached the site he had prepared for them.

"Vampire speed. I couldn't do much out of the menu because we had little time but I'm sure some authentic Italian pasta, Caesar salad and wine aren't that bad" he kissed her hair with a broad smile plastered on his face. He loved seeing her eyes wide and shining like that. The beautiful smile that adorned her face so graciously that warmed his heart every single time.

"It's perfect, it's beautiful" she answered seeing the makeshift tent. It was simple by design, resembling something that could be bought at the store, but this one was unique. It was made of bed sheets and held up by four wooden poles. The front of the tent was open so that they had a direct view of the sea. The sand was covered with a blanket, with a few cushions decorating it but also to make it comfortable for them. A breakfast in bed table was set with the plates, the glasses and a vase with a flower that she didn't know the name of but knew he collected it from the bed and breakfast garden. The food was on the living room coffee table and she had a small smile on her face seeing how he could improvise like that in so little time.

"I love you" she turned around and kissed him gently and longingly.

"I love you too, Kitten, now let's eat because as I told you, we're celebrating your birthday today. And we don't have that much time until midnight" he offered her his arm to hang onto as he conduced them to the tent.

Elena sat over her calves while Damon kept one leg stretched by the breakfast table and the other bent in front of him.

He served them some salad and fed her many times while they chitchatted about unimportant things, just like they did every night. They could spend their whole time talking and they would never run out of subjects. They could talk for all eternity for all they cared. They were always so interested in each other's view of things. They disagreed more often than not but it only kept their usual banters going on and it was amusing for both of them.

"I didn't say it before but, God, you're beautiful" he looked totally mesmerized at her, leading her to smile shyly. She wore a silk strapless orange dress he had bought her but that she never really had the chance to wear before. Her hair was wavy and half up and half down. Her bangs fell delicately on each side of her face and she had minimal makeup on as usual.

"You look edible in that suit" she commented on his black attire. Everything was black, the dress shirt, the tie, the suit and the shoes. And God he donned black like no man on Earth.

"Let's enjoy this amazing Italian food than I'm all yours to taste" he winked and they moved to the main course.

The pasta was divine. Damon cooked Italian food with perfection and she loved it. It was a good thing that she didn't have any problem keeping a healthy blood diet. She thought she would never be ready to let human food go.

After they finished with the food she moved to his side of the 'table' and they sipped some wine while talking about her birthday celebrations with her family.

"And which of those were your favorite?" he asked after she reported five or six occasions.

"None"

"I thought you loved those things" he answered as they watched the waves crashing on the shore.

"Tonight is by far the best birthday I ever had and I have only you to thank for that"

"For making a tent with bed sheets and using our furniture as the table? Come on, that was awful" he offered with an amused tone.

"No, it was perfect" she cupped his face, kissing him passionately. It didn't take too long to push him backwards and move to a horizontal position, with her on top of him.

Damon couldn't have enough of her kisses. He asked for access and she promptly opened her mouth. Nobody had ever kissed her like Damon did. She could feel her whole body reacting to his moves and she could only imagine how it would be when they finally had sex. It was the end of December and there was nobody outdoors, nearly midnight. They had the whole beach to themselves and as much as beach sex was overrated, they didn't pick the time and place. Time seemed to have picked them somewhere along the many years he had lived and now they were about to consummate their union. With that, he flipped her over, their lips never breaking contact.

"God, I love you so much" she said under his toned frame. Damon had moved the kisses from her mouth to her neck and was heading even more to south, aiming for her perfect breasts.

"I love you, Elena" he murmured as he started to remove her clothes. They didn't ask any questions. There was no lingering look exchanged between them to make sure the other was alright with the events unfolding. Damon and Elena had been reconnecting for weeks but now their connection reached levels it never did before. They knew they understood each other and they knew what the other wanted or needed without making any questions.

She also reached for his clothes and their super speed help her to get rid of his jackets, shirt and pants faster than a blink of eyes and as her dress was strapless in few seconds they were naked in front of each other.

Damon got rid of the two small tables quickly saying that beach sex wasn't practical and he didn't want sand to literally get in places it shouldn't be, and laying Elena over the blanket he stopped his actions for a while to watch her. She was beautiful. There wasn't one single flaw in the woman lying before him. She could see the adoration and admiration in his eyes as they moved to every inch of her body but soon she found her own eyes doing the same. Standing there he looked like a Greek good. No mythology could do justice to Damon's beauty.

They were mesmerized by each other but soon Damon broke the trance, lying down to meet her body and her lips again. This kiss was different from the previous ones. It was calm and deep. There was no rush or desperation, just their bodies letting themselves be consumed by those overwhelming feelings.

He explored her face, neck and breasts with his skilled lips and her moans was making his member throb. Not only did she look perfect but she also tasted like perfection. The intoxicating smell of her arousal was invading his senses, inebriating him completely.

Her hands were clutched at his toned back and she knew she would draw blood soon and he was yet to enter her but there was so much passion, desire and love between them in that moment that she was sure she didn't need any penetration to reach her climax. Feeling his body pressed against her and his lips savoring her skin was enough to lead her to the oblivion of ecstasy.

"I want you, Damon" she muttered as he kept the work of his lips and hands on her.

"I'm all yours, Elena" he answered but didn't stop his ministrations.

"So make me yours" she pleaded and the way her voice sounded so needing but also so tender was the last push he needed to finally connect their bodies like never before.

The moment he entered her Elena moaned longingly and she felt the immediate need to kiss his lips. She acted on her wishes and roughly brought his face to hers and crashed her lips against his. The kiss was erotic and deep. Their tongues tangled while their bodies moved faster and faster against each other's.

The kiss was getting bruising but they didn't care. All they cared about in that moment was to satiate the need and desire they felt. Damon's movements were nearing inhuman speed when he felt Elena reaching for his hips and slowing him down. With that simple move he knew what she meant. She wanted their first time to be as human as possible. He was looking forward to sharing blood with her and he knew how much it increased the pleasure between two vampires but he knew how important it was to Elena to preserve her humanity in everything in her life and he was going to respect her. Without anything different or kinky it was already the best sex of his life.

He angled his hips, to deliver friction to her clit and kept his pace in a natural speed and Elena's body immediately answered to the position change.

"I'm close, Dan, I'm close" she panted.

"Come for me, Lena" he increased a little bit his speed, but not enough to make it inhuman and felt as her walls clenched against his member.

"Harder" she pleaded and he obeyed and bringing his lips to her again he felt her body shaking under his and her lips quivering against his own as he muffled her moans and screams.

As soon as she came he increased more his speed, maybe marginally reaching vampire speed and a few seconds he also came, falling over her, his head resting on her chest.

It took them a couple of minutes to recover from their intense love making and Damon promptly reversed their positions, bringing her to rest against him.

"I love you" he said and kissed her hair.

"I love you too" she closed her eyes and soon she drifted to sleep. She had never been this happy before.

AN: Sorry guys, didn't realize it's been four days since I updated. I was really busy this week. Hope to be normal from now on. so Birthdays and sex. I suppose we could have a fluffy chapter. Next: plans for the future and someone is getting married.

Thanks a lot for the reviews and to my beta May - who described the tent to me :P

xoxo

Babi