Chapter 9

Elena

The next morning, I wake to quiet chatter. I keep my eyes closed listening.

"Don't they look so cute together?" Caroline asks.

"Shhhh...you're going to wake them and I'm trying to get the picture." Bonnie says quietly. "This requires photographic evidence."

Both girls giggle quietly. I feel Damon's hand gripping my bottom tighter. Than he slowly rubs it and I feel him smile into my hair. Another set of footsteps come into the living room. "Well I'll be damned!" Matt exclaims.

Damon groans and stretches. "I was trying to sleep fuckers."

I roll onto my back and crack my eyes open looking over. Caroline and Bonnie are grinning like fools and Matt chuckles.

"Morning." I say stretching with a yawn. I roll over onto my right and prop my head on my elbow. Damon's hand slips under my tank and rubs circles on the skin there.

"Up and at Em. It's after 11." Caroline says as I try unsuccessfully to tame my hair. "Looking hot Elena" she says with a wink.

I sit up and throw the blanket off me. I get up and grumble a shut up under my breath heading towards the bathroom. The girls laugh at me behind my back. I use the toilet and wash my hands. I wash the remaining remnants of makeup off from last night. I wet my hands and finger comb through my hair. I flip my head and scrunch my hair, the flip it back over. Sighing out loud. Good as it gets.

I head out towards the living room. Caroline, Bonnie and Rebekah are sitting at the island. I walk over to them. "What's for breakfast mother hen?" I ask sitting next to Bonnie.

Caroline snorts a laugh. "Find something. I don't cook."

"Seriously?" I ask walking over to the fridge. I pull out eggs, milk and butter. I look through the cupboards and find flour and sugar.

"Baking powder and vanilla?" I ask Caroline.

"You're cooking?" she asks enthusiastically.

I nod my head.

"In there." She says pointing to a smaller cupboard. "I think I love you Elena."

I laugh and grab the rest of the ingredients. I find a mixing bowl and start whipping up the batter. I head the griddle on her gas stove and start to pour the batter.

"What is that amazing smell?" Tyler asks peering over my shoulder. "Yum. Pancakes."

I laugh and make the remaining pancakes. Caroline pulls out plates, silverware and maple syrup. I place the plate of pancakes on the center of the island looking up to see all of them gawking at me. "Eat up."

Everyone grabs the plates and load up. We all sit down to eat. "Holy fuck. These are orgasmic." Bonnie says with a moan.

Caroline nods her head. "It's official. You're stuck with us."

I laugh and peer up to see Damon staring at me. He gives me a small smile and goes back to eating. After breakfast I stand at the sink and start washing the dishes.

Caroline bumps me with her hip. "You don't need to do that. You cooked."

I shake my head. "I don't mind. Really."

"Okay. Seriously though. Who are you?"

I raise my brow because I don't know what she's talking about.

"You're seriously like the perfect housewife. You cook and clean with no complaints."

I snort a laugh shaking my head. My dad calls me Susie Homemaker because I've never complained about chores and like a clean house. I like order. I'm not obsessive about it, but an organized space makes life easier.

We finish the dishes and I grab my clothes from Caroline's room I come back in the living room and Damon stands up from the couch. "Ready?" He asks tossing his car keys in his hand.

I nod my head at him and look over at Caroline. "I'll wash these clothes and get them back to you."

"Thanks." She says standing up and walking over to me. She pulls me in for a quick hug then winks at me. "See ya later. And don't do anything I wouldn't do."

I shake my head and follow Damon out to his car.

We drive in silence for a few minutes then Damon turns down the radio. He reaches over and grabs my hand. "Any plans tonight?"

"Nope. Not tonight."

He nods his head. "Want to go see a movie?"

"Yeah. That sounds good." I say smiling.

We finally make it to my house, and he pulls into the driveway. I get out of the car and he follows me to the front door. He tucks a stray curl behind my ear and leans down. "I'll pick you up at 8." I nod my head and he kisses my cheek. He walks away and I walk into the house with a smile.

I enter the house and see mom and Emmaline curled up on the couch. I flop down next to them. "What are you watching?"

Mom looks over at me and smiles. "The Walking Dead."

I stand up from my spot. "Nope. I'm good."

"How was your night?" She asks pausing the show.

"I had a lot of fun. I have a date tonight. I think." I say scratching my head.

"You think?" she asks confused. Maybe as confused as me.

"Well I'm pretty sure it's a date."

"And who is this lucky guy?"

I grin at her. "Damon Salvatore."

"As in Lily Salvatore?" she asks with a questioning look.

I nod my head. "She's his mom."

"Ohhhh yay! I can't wait to tell her!" Mom shouts enthusiastically.

"Stop. Now." I groan out. "It's only a date."

Mom laughs at me as I walk towards. The stairs. I point up and she nods laughing still. "I love you mom" I tell her walking up the stairs.

"Love you too kiddo!" she shouts after me.

The rest of the day goes by smoothly and I get dressed for the movies. I throw on a pair of black leggings and a light blue button up dress shirt. I collect my hair at the top of my head and throw it into a messy bun. I slip on my black flats just as my mom calls me downstairs.

I head down and see Damon and my mom standing at the front door. I check him out starting at his feet. He is wearing black boots, dark blue jeans. My eyes trail involuntarily to his crotch. Noticeable bulge there and I know for a fact he isn't hard either. I continue my gaze. He is wearing a dark blue Henley and his leather jacket. I finally make it to his face, and he is smirking at me. Yep. He caught me checking him out. "You look beautiful."

"Thanks. You look nice too." I say with a shy smile.

I look over and my mom is grinning like the cat that ate the canary. "Have a good time." She says with a small wave.

"I'll see you later mom." I say grabbing Damon's arm and pulling him out the front door.

We get to the passenger side of his car and he pulls the door open. I go to sit but he pulls me to face him. He leans down and kisses me softly. "I've been waiting to do that all day." He says pulling away. He leans back down capturing my lips again. I smile into the kiss. He finally pulls away and we get into the car.

We pull up to the movie theater and park. I follow him into the theater, and he asks for two tickets to see 'Due Date.' I follow him up to the concession stand. He stands behind me and pulls out his wallet from his back pocket. "Order whatever you want," he says placing his left hand on my hip.

I order a large Pepsi and popcorn. He orders a Pepsi for himself and I tell him we can share the popcorn. He removes his hand and pays for our order. I grab the popcorn and he takes our drinks. I follow him into the theater. It's dark inside already and previews are starting. He asks me where I want to sit, and I tell him towards the back. I follow him into the nearly empty back row. We sit down and he hands me my drink. I place the popcorn on my lap.

"Your mom is nice." He says whispering in my ear.

I nod and giggle. "She's something else."

I'm nervous sitting here with Damon. No friends to use as a buffer. I wonder what he's thinking.

I look over at him once the movie starts and he smiles at me. I look back to the movie and he reaches down grabbing my hand; entangling our hands. His thumb traces small circles on my hand. The movie continues and laughter fills the theater. He chuckles and let's go of my hand placing his arm around me, pulling me closer to him. I take a sip of my soda and place the popcorn on the empty seat beside me. His right hand moves under my hair; lightly stroking my neck.

I look up at him from under my lashes and bite my bottom lip. He moves his left hand to the side of my face and thumbs my lip. I let it go and he leans down kissing me softly. I move into him more and reach up with my right hand gripping his neck; deepening the kiss. Our tongues glide and swirl around each other. He lightly sucks on my tongue and I moan into his mouth. His right hand moves to the side of my breast massaging it through my dress. He bites down on my bottom lip and soothes away the sting with his tongue. I whimper as he trails wet kisses down my neck.

We continue making out through the rest of the movie and the end credits finally come on. Everyone gets up to leave and we follow suit. We make our way outside and see Katherine and a group of girls standing there. Damon groans and grips my hand in his.

Katherine sees up and walks up to us. "What have we here?" she asks propping her hand on her hip.

"Walk away Kat." Damon says trying to move around her. She stands in front of him and trails her fingers up his shirt. He raises a brow at her but doesn't push her away. Damon's grip loosens on my hand and I let go.

Katherine stands on her toes to whisper something in his ear and she flicks his ear lobe with her tongue and bites on it. Her hand grips his neck and I've seen enough. I shake my head and walk away.