Trading Places
Chapter 5
Elena
Elena rolled her eyes as Caroline looked through her closet. There was two boxes beside her one that said keep and the other that said throw away. As Caroline rummaged through the closet. The Throw away pile kept on getting bigger and bigger.
It didn't seem like there was anything Elena owned that Caroline actually liked, but she agreed to go along with this experience, so what Caroline said goes.
"Ugh. That's it loser. We're going shopping."
Elena rolled her eyes. She always hated the act of shopping. It was more of Katherine's thing.
"With what money?" Elena asked challenging Caroline.
"My money. You're not getting out of this Elena. Come on. Let's go find you an outfit for that party."
After Caroline purchased Elena 10 new outfits of Caroline's choosing, they left the store and went back to Elena's house where Katherine and Caroline worked extra hard to put curl in her hair and loads of makeup.
Elena barely had time to register herself in the mirror before Caroline and Katherine threw her outfit at her. It included a white blazer with a bright purple tank top and jeans with brown boots. Even though Elena hated this new lifestyle she had to admit that the outfit wasn't that bad.
"There's my cheerleader. Are you ready?"
Elena shrugged as Caroline and Katherine escorted her out of the room.
The party was massive as they walked through the doors. Caroline and Katherine wanted to socialize, but all Elena wanted to do was find a dark corner to stay in until the party was over, so that's exactly what she did.
Unfortunately, her silence was interrupted when a cute boy with raven black hair and crystal blue eyes stood by her. She had to admit that he was pretty damn fine for a guy who just disturbed her peace. Maybe she would let him stick around for a while.
"Elena Gilbert, right?"
"Depends on who wants to know."
"Damon Salvatore. Local badboy and asshole depending on who you ask."
Elena laughed. She didn't know why, but Damon was sort of charming in a way.
"Well at least you're honest."
"Well I figure that if you don't have honesty, you don't have much. What about you Elena Gilbert? The last time I checked you were this dark and moody chick who hung out with the other outcast at school and the next thing I know you're hanging with Caroline Forbes and you're on the cheerleading team. Not to mention that killer outfit you're wearing. It's not really your typical outfit of choice."
"Wow. You sure do your homework. But if you really want to know, I changed because i'm Caroline Forbes's new charity case."
"Ah. I've heard this story before. Caroline is always trying to change people to make them fit into her world. Can I offer you some advice?"
"Sure."
"Don't let Caroline Forbes change you. From what I can tell you're perfect just the way you are."
Before Elena could say anything Damon Salvatore was gone leaving her to wonder who the hell this boy was and what exactly did he want with her. Because she was dying to find out.