"I only wanted to save you." I said above a whisper, my eyes focused on my frail brother standing a few feet away. I could feel Elena's judgemental glare on my face, "Save me by taking away my father, it may be easy for you because he wasn't yours." Stefan seethed.

"You're right, he wasn't. But you were my brother and if I had to choose it would be you." I finally look at Elena who stood taken aback as if she didn't recognize me, "How could you lie to me?" She took a step away from me. What was I suppose to do? Sometimes people take decisions that are harsh, "I didn't lie to you. This was my decision."

"Ours!" she said a bit loud, "Every decision you make affects us. Like you murdering your father and ending up in jail again. Where they'd mess you up again and I'll have to break you out-"

I lose patience, how could she be such a bitch by turning everything I went through on me, "Exactly, not all of us get away with murdering the mayor."

That did it. She stepped a foot ahead and slapped me across my left cheek so hard that my face snapped to the side almost.

"What?" Stefan interrupted as I rub my stinging cheek, "Stef- I never wanted to do this. I said yes because I needed to see you. If I didn't he'd kill you."

He seems scared, it's clear as daylight how different him and I are. I grew up in this world and he thinks it's a nightmare. "So what are you going to do? Kill my father? Because I am going to turn you and that guy in."

Elena too turned around, arms folded across her chest, "That won't do you good, the police won't hold him more than a week, these guys always know a way to get out."

"I can see that." He said sarcastically. I huff as I sat down on the foot of the bed, "Fine, we protect Giuseppe but I have to do something about Caesar. I need to make sure that he doesn't hurt you." I say as I rub my still hot cheek, can't believe Elena has that much strength. There is obvious tension between us now.

My confession some how relaxes Stefan and after some silent moments he starts pacing around the small room again, "So what do we do? How much does my father owe him?"

"Around 30 mil of what he told me. I don't know what other reason would make him want to kill your father, he isn't a very likeable person." I said with a slight intentional hate for the man. Elena palms her head, "God, what are we going to do?"

"Well for now we need to get out town just disappear again."

"what if he goes after my father again?" Stefan said worried, "Damon you can't leave me on my own like this."

I find irony in the situation, were they actually asking the hired killer to protect the target, obviously a target I hated as well, I look at Elena as if asking for her opinion on the matter even though she fucking slapped me a few moments ago, she shakes her head, "There's no way out."

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Stefan went back to his hotel and now that things were ruined like shit between Elena and I, we were just sitting in our room, not acknowledging each other. I know I fucked up by bringing up Mason, someone who ruined her life but she was so riled up she was just saying everything.

I see her sitting by the window and looking at the news paper while her heel was moving back and forth against the carpet. Then I hear her sniffling and it kills me that I cause those tears in her eyes. I screwed up. No I wasn't suppose to hide things like this from her. She left everything for me. Moments like these is when I think she'd be better off without me but..

"Lena?" I say in a low voice but she hears me and turns away her face, "Why are you crying?" I get up from the bed and walk towards her where she sitting down. I put my hand on her shoulder which she shrugs off, it naturally bothers me, "No why are you crying? Is your hand hurting for hitting me so hard?" I snarl.

She looked up at me glaring, If looks could kill I'd be ash on the floor right now, "You said you'll change, but you never even tried. This was suppose to be our start. Here we are fighting about Mason and – whatever."

She gets up and turns to as if preparing for a fight, I roll my eyes, "Do you listen to yourself, just because you decide, doesn't mean our pasts won't catch up to us. Just because you decide- the police won't arrest me? Caesar and Cade won't kill me?"

Her eyes fill up in tears again, she is slightly shaking from containing all that anger and hurt. Maybe I remind her of every wrong decision she ever took.

"You could have told me." Her voice down to a whisper now, "I didn't want to kill Mason and you wanted to kill your father, there is a fucking difference. You don't kill people. That's not the man I fell in love with."

"So what do you suggest I let my brother die?" I ask, "Like you said, there is no way. I'd rather him kill me but he knows that doesn't affect Giuseppe."

She clenched her teeth, "Again. This is something that would affect us both whether it's a suicide or a murder. I won't let you do that. Stefan would hate you if you kill-"

"I know." I admit annoyed at her reminding me over and over. "I am sorry for sl-" she begins after a moment which I interrupt, "I hurt you. I am sorry too."

She tries to force a smile as she turns towards the window again. She picks up the paper again and asks, "What if you guys pay back Caesar?"

Honestly, that's impossible but if I could I guess that would some what convince Caesar to not do any killing.

" We could be in a position to save them I think." I guess, "But with what money I have left in the house, that's not even a quarter of what we need."

"I know I was talking about this." She puts the newspaper on the table and look down to where her finger is, 'Towns new Jewellery store'

I immediately understand that she wants to plan a heist. She explains instantly before I can question it, "I know it's bad but it's better than murder."

"It's not a single man's job, just look how big the store is." I showed her the paper, she leaned closer, "I can help."

"What?" I say surprised, Elena wasn't that much of a pro at this stuff, "Lena this isn't-"

"Damon I am in. We get the jewellery, throw it in Caesar's face and tell him to leave you and your brother alone." She said as she sat back down on the chair, stern on her plan now, "It'll be easier than jail break."

"well it's not, you're going nowhere near this, I am not putting you in danger." I said as I sat down on my knees in front of her. She looked down at me and sighed, "You're not putting me in danger. I want to do this Damon. I promised myself that I am in this till the end. Whether it's jail or death."

"Don't you say that." I cup her face, how did I ever get so lucky to get a brave woman like her is beyond me. This is not what she wanted. She wanted a peaceful life with me. We were planning on getting married, having kids and all that mush. Here we are planning a heist now. "I will never let anything happen to you. I love you baby, Stefan is important but- "

"you won't choose." She silenced me by placing her finger against my lips, "We're doing this, call in the guys."

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ELENA POV

It was safe to say that my first impression on Stefan wasn't good. And now that we were planning to rob a jewellery store, it was even worse since the idea was mine. Damon was just keeping his brother calm, promising that once the money is paid to Caesar, we'd be on the run and Stefan can go back safely.

He was still under the idea that he wanted to take Damon back, obviously that plan meant I was out.

Enzo was meeting his girlfriend Bonnie after months and Klaus decided to stay with us and plan. It was weird because Caroline and Klaus were pretty intense and I expected him to find her and – whatever the first chance he got.

"Elena can drive." Klaus chimed in, "So maybe that is what she can do, I'll get a car."

Damon was mapping down details, the weapons, how they'll convert it all. It was all so on the spot for us. We couldn't exactly wait months. "What if they shoot at the car?"

"I am going to drive fast, Damon. Please I promise you, you won't regret letting me be a part of this." I say using my big wide eyes for him, it's unfair because he stands no chance once I use that tool. He grumbles, he's been finding reasons to cut me out of the plan but I won't budge. The idea was mine to begin with and if anything happened to my boyfriend, I'll always have that regret.

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It was the perfect time, the sun had just set so dark was for our advantage in terms of identities and trails. We had all worn big stretchy ribbed masks. One could mistake me for a very small and thin man even. Damon had gotten some weapons and though he hated it, Klaus made him give me a Glock as well.

We drove down to the store in our van which Klaus had arranged at the last moment, things between Damon and I aren't that good ever since he came to meet Stefan and we had that stupid fight. Now that we're near grave danger I just want to let him know that I love him no matter what.

Right on cue, I feel his hand on my shoulder pressing a bit, the touch just reassured me. I feel tears stinging my eyes but I keep them back, "I love you." I was driving so I don't look his way.

"I know." He says softly.

Klaus and Enzo are still arguing about guns when Damon stops them, "You need to cut it out okay, no one fucking do that inside." He growled. We all get out and storm the store, Klaus points his gun at the two guards outside, "Down now!" he growls and takes away their guns, nudging them inside, "Everybody down!" Damon shouts. There is chaos unleashed, people are squealing in fear, begging and crying. He points the gun everywhere, "Hands up and get down on the ground."

Enzo has started to empty the shelves off of beautiful jewellery without any regard to what it was, gold or diamonds. He didn't give a fuck, while I am standing behind Damon, waiting for his signal. When he gives it to me, I grab two bags from Enzo and run for the van. Klaus follows me. We never reach as we just then hear a disturbance inside. It's Enzo.

"That fucker, I told him not to keep a gun in his pocket!" he snarls and reaches for me, I flinch as he rips my mask from my face and takes off my jacket, throwing it away "Follow my lead." He says putting the muzzle of his gun to my temple, he takes me back to the main store. "Put your gun down." He threatens the short man who has Enzo's 'spare' gun digging in his back, Damon is also pointing towards the man but as it turns out he was using Enzo as leverage. Damon's head snaps towards up and I see his blue eyed widen once he sees me, I wanna let him know it's fine but I can't.

"Put the gun down or I shoot this innocent girl!" he spat this time. He slightly nudges me and I cry, "Please, please don't hurt me! I was just hear to buy a ring, you can take all my money."

"Shut the fuck up!" Klaus growls and the short man pointing his gun at Enzo trembles seeing me cry, I can almost feel Damon panicking for me. If only this goes smoothly and he doesn't ruin it.

"Please save me." I beg the man in front of me. He looks around, sweating bullets and throws the gun down. I let out a sigh of relief which he doesn't hear. Enzo picks up the gun and hits the short man on the back of his head knocking him out, everyone- man, woman in the store is looking at me. Thinking if my life would be spared. Surely nobody here knows me. I was a big nobody.

Klaus pulls me back against his body, dragging me, "If any of you model citizens call the cops or follow us, the bitch gets it."

"Please." I say in a breathless cry, "No- don't."

"Shut up!" he shouts at me, dragging me back, Damon picks up the last bag followed by Enzo who had two. When we get out, they push me to the van, Enzo gets in the front seat and drives like the damn car was a rocket.

Damon piles bags to the side and I finally sigh of relief. Klaus chuckled against my hair and I turn back to look at him with a grin, "You really pushed it with the bitch thing."

He shrugs, "At least they bought it."

Suddenly, I am being pulled. My boyfriend literally snatches me from Klaus's grip into his arms, he cups my face, "Don't you ever fucking do that again." He says angrily. I blink a few times and nod, "Okay" I say softly. He leans down and captures my lips in a bruising kiss, not holding back, he kisses passionately pushing his tongue in my mouth and making me forget how we got here. I kiss him back, trying to show him that I would do anything for him, that he was the love of my life.

When he pulls back, he looks over my head to Klaus and seethed, "Don't you dare put Elena in danger like that again."

"Damon, everything is fine." I say cupping the side of his face. I plant a small kiss on his cheek which makes him look down at me for a second and I realise that there's something else in those eyes along with the fear of losing me.

Jealousy.

"she volunteered for it." He snapped back, "She's not a weakling, if I remember correctly, she made the plan." Klaus says defensively. I am still amazed by the fact that they both are not acknowledging my presence. I can speak for myself.

"Yes, made it. But you and I both know she isn't a professional crook like you so you better keep those interesting ideas in check." Damon warned. Klaus rolled his eyes, "You're no better than I am, she's got a death wish if she'd with you already. I am trying to keep us alive as long as possible."

I decide I should interrupt before they start fighting in this speeding car "Okay fine, we deviated for the plan and made a mistake but all's okay now. So everyone please just shut up." I said as I looked up at Damon, his cheeks were flushed from anger. I feel his grip get tighter around my waist and I try to relax myself as we look at Enzo who is driving like a mad man. It reminds me of the time Damon and I stole that car, I snuggle into his chest thinking about it.

We reach a forest outside mystic falls. Klaus dumps the car and just on the other side of the tree before we sneak back into town. Bags are different, we split.

As soon as we get back to our room at the cheap hotel we were staying at. There's Stefan waiting for us. He waits till we get inside and I can see him shifting his weight between his feet as he doesn't want to ask the question.

"We have the money." Damon affirmed. There is slight relief on Stefan's face, "When will you make the offer to Caesar?"

Damon takes off his leather jacket and let's out a sigh, his white round-neck is looking tan with all the dirt. "Klaus is on it. It's done for now. Did you check on the situation there?"

Stefan nodded, "They called the cops, the cops arrived about an hour late."

I narrow my eyes at Damon, who shrugs, "What? Just making sure we didn't make any mistakes."

I look at Stefan and he nods, "They were concerned about the civilian who was held hostage."

I roll my eyes as Damon cocks his head at me as if telling me how stupid my plan was, I say defensively, "They won't even remember my face. It was all so rushed."

"I wouldn't bet on that." My boyfriend seethed, "Forgetting a gorgeous face as yours is near impossible."

"Oh come on-" I roll my eyes at the comment. His brother neither agrees or disagrees at his passive aggressive compliment.

"No- you know it really fucking pisses me off Lena."

I keep quiet because I don't want to fight in front of his brother obviously. And thankfully he doesn't fight back.

"I'll keep you informed if anything comes up." Stefan said awkwardly.

Damon scrunched his face up, "No! Keep yourself as far away from this as you can. You wanted to help so I let you but you and I both know you aren't a very subtle detective. You'll get us caught." He got up and walked over to his brother, patting his shoulder, "I am not going to put you in danger."

I feel my heart swell with love for him, I can just see how desperately my boyfriend had wanted his family in the past. His intentions had never been bad.

Stefan looks at him with appreciation like me and before there could be any more sentimental exchange Damon says, "Now head back, I am not going to hug you." He says with a smirk. His brother rolls his eyes and wraps his arms around Damon any way, "I love you, Brother." Stefan says softly. To which Damon pats his back, I feel like I am trespassing on something very personal when Damon struggles to say the words back but then forces them out either way, "I love you too."

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Once Stefan is gone, Damon is just pacing around, packing our stuff or more like shoving it. Going through maps to decide what he had to do after the deal.

I am just at the table looking at him work his anger out, fine- I understand his point. If Damon pulled a trick like I had without telling me, I'd be mad but we have to talk about this at some point right?

I walk over and lean towards his side, as he's writing down locations from the map, counting money.

"Do you need my help?" I ask softly. He shook his head without looking at me and I sigh, "Are you mad at me?" I am tired of beating about the bush, things have been bad for a long time now.

He looks up to his side so he can face me, "No I am not mad at you. That is such a small word for what I actually feel."

I narrow my eyes, "What?"

He stands up, "Yeah. I am fucking enraged, we are suppose to be a team Elena. Yet I don't know what your next move is. I never know!" he growled.

"You never told me about the Mason thing until I pushed you to, you never told me you were taking money from my friends, and today you just completely forgot the one thing I asked you to do. It was to not fucking get in the scene." He shouts at me, actually shouts at me. I don't even realise I have tears in my eyes till he cups my face, wiping them with his thumbs as he looks into my eyes, "No Elena, you don't get to cry this time."

I try to push him as he traps me against the cupboard behind us. He doesn't budge as I cry, "Damon, why are you doing this? I said I am sorry."

"I don't want your damn apology, Elena. Do you think I care about a fucking apology?" he says still holding me insanely close, I can feel his breath on my face, I can hear my own shallow breath as well, "I want you. That's my damn problem, that I want you." He said through gritted teeth.

"I wanted you so I followed you around like a dog. I wanted you so I let you use me. I wanted you so I beat Mason and went to jail. I wanted you so I got out of there. My problem is that I want you too much." He ends with a sigh and let's my face go finally, "And it's not fair that you don't want me the same way."

I feel my heart hurt with his words, he can't possibly mean that. I love him, everything I did, I did for him, "Damon, that's not true. I just- I know things have changed but I love you. I know sometimes I hide things but it's only because I don't want to upset you more than you are. If we hadn't made a move, we would all be in jail right now."

"or if it hadn't worked- I would have lost you forever." He says, "I would rot to death in a cell knowing that I can never see you again and I ruined your life. My brother would be dead- why don't you look at it my way?"

I lick my lips and take a step towards him, "But it didn't happen. That's what matters."

He shook his head, "No Elena. What matters is that we respect each other's priorities. If we play with death, we need to be on the same page."

I nod and circle my arm around his neck, "Fine, no secrets from now on. But I am not sorry for trying to save you. If it's something you can do, I'll do it as well." I say with a stubborn tone and then smile at him. He looks down, lips in a tight line , trying to be cold.

I take a deep breath and cup his face, caressing his warm cheek under my fingers. I press a soft kiss to his neck, and linger there pressing more kisses until I hear him purr. I chuckle and push him on the bed.

When I straddle him, I lean down and bite his lip, he groans against my mouth as his arms go around my back, pulling at my green dress down my back.

I pull back slightly before letting his tongue penetrate my mouth. My dress is bunched around my hips which I get up to remove, Damon starts kissing my neck down to my collar bone. I always love his kisses here. They are passionate and never-ending. Soon we're just naked on the bed and kissing each other over and over.

It's all too much, he's pinching my nipples, cupping my breasts, rubbing his erection against my inner thigh. I feel like a cat in heat at this point. So I slightly get up, he's looking at me with hazy eyes as I lower my body on his hard cock. We both moan in unison, enjoying how we completed each other in every way. His hands gripped my hips and I started moving on top of him. I had forgotten how perfect we were together, he filled me deliciously each time I moved. I notice him slowly sit up, he held my hips tighter and began thrusting up, taking most control. I lose it completely, If he wanted- he could. He laid me down on the bed and got on top. I hook my legs around him as he filled me with force. And continued till I came around him with a cry of his name, squeezing him the best I could. He groaned as he released inside me. I could see how many scratches were on his shoulder because of me and I felt a grin on my lips looking at them.

Damon and I looked at each other as if we were drunk. I was still catching my breath when he tucked my hair behind my ear and softly kissed my swollen lips, "You mean everything to me baby." He rolled a strand around his finger and kissed the tip of my nose, "I won't ever hurt you." He promised and placed soft kisses on my cheeks, I smile as he leans in against my neck placing soft kisses. I love when he is like this with me. It makes me feel like I am home.

"So where are we going next?" I ask running my hands in his soft hair. "Don't know but we're going to figure it out together." He says with a sigh and parts to rub his nose against mine, I laugh at the gesture and kiss him before wrapping my arms around him. We needed rest.

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A/N: Thank you for waiting and reading this story. I've been thinking about this story for a while now and I am thinking of finishing all these before closing my account. Thank you again for being patient.

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