To Love Again

Chapter 9

Elena felt like today was the day that changed her life for the rest of her life. Sure her life had already changed drastically, but today felt as if it were a stepping stone for her. She had invited Damon over to talk and she was finally going to talk to him about what all happened. She still felt an attraction to him so intense that she couldn't help it, but she could keep it at bay for at least a little while.

A knock came from her door and she answered to see Damon. She swallowed slightly. He was really a masterpiece in motion, but she couldn't think of that right now. She gestured him in and they sat on the couch. She was glad that her kids weren't around at this moment, because she didn't know if she could do this with them here.

Elena took Damon's hand that was so warm in hers and than squeezed it.

"Elena.-" Damon began.

She put a finger on his lips to silence him.

"No. Please. Let me do this. I-I have to-"

Damon nodded as she kept touching his hand. She had to see if this connection between them was real. Elena had to make sure that if she was going to move on with her life that she was making the right choice.

Her hand slid up Damon's check as she leaned forward. She had to kiss him it was the only way that she would know. His lips met hers and she had to admit this kiss was so amazing. If only she had met Damon before she met Stefan. She would never forget the times her and Stefan had shared, but she had never had a kiss with Stefan like this one with Damon. It was everything to her.

Before she knew it her back was pressed against the couch and Damon was on top of her. It looked as if he was as into this kiss as she was. His hand swept against her bare thigh as he reached the caress of her panties. She had to admit that after Stefan had died she had thought she would never have sex with anyone again. In fact she never thought she would be in this position in the first place, much less with her husbands brother.

His lips left hers and traced the contours of hr neck. She loved every second of this. She felt how much he wanted her and was amazed at how much she wanted him to. Just a few more seconds and he would probably be inside of her. And she would be more than happy to oblige. It was about time she felt something more than pain, but before they could go any further, they both heard the door open.

Elena was thankful that Damon hadn't gotten her naked what so ever, because it was easy for them to spring back up and pretend that nothing happened as her kids entered the room. She sighed in relief as both her children smiled at Damon and took a seat beside him.

They talked to Damon for a couple of hours before they went to their rooms to do some homework. Elena sighed in relief as she escorted Damon to the door. He turned towards her and without hesitation kissed her again., She had to admit that it felt nice.

"If you want me to stay, I'll stay. We can pick up where we left off earlier."

Damon really had no clue how much she wanted that , but she knew better than to do that with her kids around. They just weren't ready for this. Hell she didn't even know if she was ready for this, but it was certainly worth a try to find out.

"I don't think that would be wise, but I do have an idea."

"And what is that?"

"I want to go on an actual date with you."

Damon's eyebrow lifted up, but she was glad that he hadn't protested the idea yet.

"Listen I don't know who I am without Stefan, but I know i'm willing to find out. Stefan would want me to be happy and the only time I've ever been happy again is when I'm with you, so what do you say?"

Damon kissed her lips gently and smiled.

"Of course I would love to."

"So i'll see you tomorrow then."

"Of course I wouldn't miss a date with you for the world."

She smiled as she opened the door letting him go. Elena couldn't believe this was happening, she was finally going on a date with Damon Salvatore.