The next few days went by quietly.
Jeremy was mad at his sister for keeping the secret from him and insisting that someone needed to erase his memory but he had gotten closer to Rachel and they were now real friend.
.
It was now time for yet another charity and both Liz Forbes and Carole Lockwood cornered Damon and convinced him to be one of the Bachelors they were going to auction. He agreed on the condition that Alaric, who had been standing by his side, entered as well.
They were now candidate number 2 and 3.
As soon as it was established that Damon was participating, Carole, who was organizing everything, asked Rachel if she could sing a few songs and of course she agreed. Carole and her committee left Rachel free to choose the songs she would perform and the young Salvatore was very existed.
When the night of the auction finally arrived, everyone was very existed. Well, everyone except for Alaric who didn't really like the fact he was going to be sold like a piece of meat. He really hoped Jenna got him. He didn't see himself spending the rest of the night with anyone else.
"Ladies and gentleman, before we start with the main part of this evening and to give you more time to buy tickets at the stand, the young and lovely Rachel Salvatore got a few songs ready. If you like what she sings, donate!" Carole said before she left the stage to go flirt with Bachelors while her husband talked with Tyler and Matt.
"Hello, my name is Rachel Salvatore and I'm going to start with the top song you guys asked for when we asked you. I'm sure you'll recognize it quickly…here we go!" She said before the music started.
A few cheerleaders had agreed to dance backup for her. It was for charity after all. Among those cheerleaders, Dawn had agreed to help her friend Rachel. Caroline wanted to help but she had already volunteered to sell the tickets and she apparently couldn't do both at the same time.
As the music started, the crowd started cheering wildly. Apparently, it had been a good choice to start the night with this song. It would put the single women in the right state of mind.
RACHEL:
Humidity is rising, barometer's getting low
According to all sources, the street's the place to go
Rachel and the cheerleaders were dancing in perfect sync and people were amazed at how Rachel managed to keep her voice perfect while dancing.
DAWN:
Cause tonight for the first time
Just about half-past ten
"I'm surprised she let someone else sing… She usually likes to be the centre of attention when she sings." Elena whispered to Bonnie.
"Don't Elena, she knows what the crowd wants." Bonnie replied.
"Yeah, my baby is a real crowd pleaser!" Damon beamed from behind them before he went to try and convince more ladies to buy tickets.
RACHEL:
For the first time in history
It's gonna start raining men.
"It's in moments like this that I miss her the most!" Tyler stated.
"Well, next time you won't cheat when you get a good girl!" Matt replied.
RACHEL AND THE CHEERLEADERS:
It's raining men! Hallelujah! It's raining men! amen!Rachel was singing perfectly and everyone was mesmerized by her. She was very popular.
RACHEL:
I'm gonna go out to run and let myself get
Absolutely soaking wet!
"Just what every father wants to hear, right Damon?" Alaric asked his friend.
"I'm trying very hard not to think about this!" Was all Damon replied as Alaric chuckled.
RACHEL AND THE CHERLEADERS:
It's raining men! Hallelujah!
It's raining men! Every specimen!
Tall, blonde, dark and lean
Rough and tough and strong and mean
Rachel was pleased to see that everyone seemed to enjoy the show she was giving. She smiled when people went to put money in the free donation box.
RACHEL:
God bless mother nature, she's a single woman too
She took off to heaven and she did what she had to do
She taught every angel to rearrange the sky
So that each and every woman could find her perfect guyWhen she looked around the room, Rachel could see the single women going wild and checking out the bachelors that would be auctioned off later on.
THE CHEERLEADERS:
It's raining men! Hallelujah!
It's raining men! Amen!
It's raining men! Hallelujah!
It's raining men! Amennnn!Jenna couldn't take her eyes off of Alaric and she really hope to be the one to end up winning the date with him. She really liked him and hated the very thought of him with another woman.
RACHEL:
I feel stormy weather
Moving in about to begin
Hear the thunder
Don't you lose your head
Rip off the roof and stay in bed
Rachel smiled when she saw Liz Forbes buying more tickets, her eyes on her father. The woman wasn't about to give up apparently. Caroline looked up at Rachel and they knew they were both thinking the same thing.
DAWN: RACHEL:
God bless mother nature, she's a single woman too
She took off to heaven and she did what she had to do
She taught every angel to rearrange the sky
So that each and every woman could find her perfect guy
It's raining men! Yeah!
DAWN:
Humidity is rising, barometer's getting low
According to all sources, the street's the place to goRachel and Dawn were having a lot of fun with this song. It was obvious that they were enjoying it and everyone could see it.
RACHEL:
Cause tonight for the first time
Just about half-past ten
For the first time in history
It's gonna start raining men.
Just then, Rachel and the cheerleaders invited women in the room to sing with them and they joined in for the last part.
It's raining men! hallelujah!
It's raining men! Amen!
It's raining men! Hallelujah!
It's raining men! Amen!
It's raining men! Hallelujah!
Applauds were wild and Rachel smiled brightly at her audience. She smiled at her uncle Stefan who was taping everything so they could show it to Sage later on. Damon was going to pay someone to do it but Stefan insisted that he wanted to do it, so they let him.
"Well, I'm glad you people loved this one! The next song was chosen among your suggestions by Misses Carole Lockwood. It's Fireworks!" Rachel smiled and drank a glass of water before the music started.
Just as the first notes were heard, she got in her spot. This time, she was alone. The cheerleaders were passing around boxes to collect donations.
Do you ever feel like a plastic bag
Drifting through the wind, wanting to start again?
Do you ever feel, feel so paper thin
Like a house of cards, one blow from caving in?
"Man, I don't know how Tyler could let her go… Rachel is awesome!" Jeremy exclaimed to his friends who nodded.
Do you ever feel already buried deep?
Six feet under screams, but no one seems to hear a thing
Do you know that there's still a chance for you
'Cause there's a spark in you?
Stefan felt happy. He had started working on increasing his intake on human blood and was getting his brother back. As a bonus he was getting a super niece. Now that he thought of it, he didn't know why he didn't like her before… Mainly because he knew she was hiding something and because Elena didn't like her. Elena still didn't like her much but now he knew what she was hiding and he loved being part of the secret.
You just gotta ignite the light and let it shine
Just own the night like the 4th of July
'Cause baby, you're a firework
Come on, show 'em what you're worth
Make 'em go, oh, oh, oh
As you shoot across the sky
"Such a talented young lady!" An old woman exclaimed from her spot next to Liz Forbes.
"Yes, she's going places this one!" Liz agreed.
"And you'd like to get places with her father, I can tell!" The old lady added before she walked off to the bar.
Baby, you're a firework
Come on, let your colors burst
Make 'em go, oh, oh, oh
You're gonna leave 'em falling down
You don't have to feel like a waste of space
You're original, cannot be replaced
If you only knew what the future holds
After a hurricane comes a rainbow
Rachel was smiling at the crowd and making them all feel like she was singing this just for them.
Maybe you're reason why all the doors are closed
So you could open one that leads you to the perfect road
Like a lightning bolt, your heart will blow
And when it's time, you'll know
You just gotta ignite the light and let it shine
Just own the night like the 4th of July
Damon was proud of his daughter. He was also happy that Stefan had volunteered to tape this event for them. He was showing them that he truly wanted to be a part of their family and it made Damon happy.
'Cause baby you're a firework
Come on, show 'em what you're worth
Make 'em go, oh, oh, oh
As you shoot across the sky
Baby, you're a firework
Come on, let your colors burst
Make 'em go, oh, oh, oh
You're gonna leave 'em falling down
Boom, boom, boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
It's always been inside of you, you, you
And now it's time to let it through
Carole was happy, the donations seemed to rise quickly when Rachel sung. It had been a good idea to invite her to sing… She would have to remember to do it again next time. The next charity she was planing was about raising money to help abused women... Surely RAchel would be able to find a few songs about this subject right?
'Cause baby you're a firework
Come on, show 'em what you're worth
Make 'em go, oh, oh, oh
As you shoot across the sky
Baby, you're a firework
Come on, let your colors burst
Make 'em go, oh, oh, oh
You're gonna leave 'em falling down
Boom, boom, boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
Boom, boom, boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
As the music ended, Rachel was once more welcomed by lots of cheering and applauds. She got a glass of water, thanked them and reminded them to donate money for the cause before she announced:
"This last song was chosen among your suggestions by our good and hard working Sheriff Liz Forbes. It's Crush by Jennifer Paige. Enjoy people!" Rachel said before the music started.
Before she started singing, Rachel grabbed one of the donation boxes and hung it around her neck with a long string. For this last song she was planning on walking and singing among the crowd.
I see ya blowin' me a kiss
It doesn't take a scientist
To understand what's going on baby
She got off the stage and while everyone looked at her, she easily made her way across the room.
If you see something in my eye
Let's not over analyze
Don't go too deep with it baby
Rachel made her first stop in front of Jeremy and his friends and managed to get a few bills from them.
So let it be what it'll be
Don't make a fuss and get crazy over you and me
She stopped in front of Liz and the old woman who also filled her box.
Here's what I'll do
I'll play loose
Run like we have a day with destiny
Damon could feel Liz's eyes on him and did his best to ignore it. It was obviously a message to him and he didn't know what to do about it. Across the room, he could see Jenna eying Alaric in a more discreet manner.
It's just a little crush (crush)
Not like I faint every time we touch
Rachel was now in front of the Lockwood's and managed to get a 20 dollar bill from Tyler. He must have been feeling bad about something…
It's just some little thing (crush)
Not like everything I do depends on you
Sha-la-la-la, sha-la-la-la
Caroline was still selling more tickets. Apparently, a lot of the women were hoping to get Damon or Alaric, the only two Bachelors they hadn't had a chance to date yet.
It's raising my adrenaline
You're banging on a heart of tin
Please don't make too much of it baby
You say the word "forevermore"
That's not what I'm looking for
All I can commit to is "maybe"
Rachel was now in front of a group of wild young women who looked relatively drunk, that's probably why one of them put her driving licence in the donation box while another donated her library card.
So let it be what it'll be
Don't make a fuss and get crazy over you and me
Here's what I'll do
I'll pay loose
Run like we have a day with destiny
It's just a little crush (crush)
Not like I faint every time we touch
It's just some little thing (crush)
Not like everything I do depends on you
Sha-la-la-la, sha-la-la-la
Vanilla skies (vanilla skies)
White picket fences in your eyes
A vision of you and me
Rachel slowly started to make her way back to the stage to finish her song.
It's just a little crush (crush)
Not like I faint every time we touch
It's just some little thing (crush)
Not like everything I do depends on you
Sha-la-la-la
Not like I faint every time we touch
It's just some little thing
Not like everything I do depends on you
Sha-la-la-la
Not like I faint every time we touch
It's just some little thing
Not like everything I do
Depends on you
Once more, everyone clapped and cheered. Some were asking for more but Rachel quickly thanked them and reminded them why they had come. Carole came to take back her place on stage and presented all the Bachelors one by one.
After making quick work of bachelor number one, it was turn for Alaric.
The history teacher looked nervous but relaxed when the ticket number that was selected belonged to Jenna. He smiled softly as he joined her in the room, throwing sympathetic glances at his best friend Damon.
The elder Salvatore didn't look nervous because he knew how to hide his nerves but he truly hoped that he didn't end up being chosen by…
"… and the lucky winner of a date with the charming Damon Salvatore is Liz Forbes!" Carole announced, confirming the vampire's fears.
Liz beamed and Damon could see Rachel and Caroline giggling. So was Stefan. Well, he needed to face the music now. Bravely, he smiled at his friend and joined her for the rest of the night. He really needed to consider telling her the truth about him one of these days.
The rest of the night went well. Rachel went home early with Stefan while Damon had fun drinking, eating and talking with Liz. She had paid for a date after all, he might as well enjoy the one he was giving her.
So, what did you think of the song choices? Did you like this chapter?
Don't forget to review please!
Do you want Damon to tell Liz the truth now or do you want her to find out by herself like in the show? Do you want to see Damon with Liz or with someone else or single?
Lorelei Candice Black
