Elena has her life all mapped out, but after disappointing news, she's forced to take in the mysterious Damon Salvatore as a roommate. Can the arrangement work? Sure. As long as she can accept his past, embrace his demons and maintain a firm grip on her heart. AU. AH.

"You're angry, I'm angry. Use me." - Set from 3x14 onwards. Two angry souls find each other in the bar that night, and end up striking a deal. Warnings: Dub-con, violence, gore and slash in later chapters.

"I'll leave you alone, I won't come near you again, if you just sleep with me once. Just the once. That's all I need." How do you resist someone so tempting? You don't, even if he's your mother's lover's son...