Like Other Girls
Chapter 3
"What the hell did you do to piss Rebekah Mikaleson off?" Damon asked as Elena placed her lunch on the table not expecting that question to come out of Damon's mouth that soon.
"I may have spilled milk all over her outfit."
Trying hard to hide his signature smirk, Damon took a bite of his sandwich and looked down to where her non existent tray should be frowning.
"Did you lose all of your lunch on her knock off Calvin Klein?"
"First of all, I don't think her outfit was a knockoff and unfortunately yes I did and I swear that my social status is now dead."
"Not completely after all you still have me."
"Sure I do, for now."
"What's that supposed to mean?"
"It means that we're just barely freshmen and everyone already thinks you're the hottest guy in the room."
"Everyone?" he asked giving her a pointed look.
"You know what I mean. You're Damon Salvatore after all . You're sister is Lexi for Christ sake. You have the perfect body, the most gorgeous eyes, and you know you can make a girl wet her panties with that stare of yours. ..."
"Okay, I'm gonna stop you right there because any other guy's dick would be hard by what you're saying right now, but come on Elena stop acting like you aren't attractive in the slightest bit. You're smart, intelligent, and anybody would be lucky to hang out with you."
"Including you?"
"Especially me." he said with a smile.
Elena smiled as she glanced over to where Rebekah was sitting talking up a storm to one of her friends as the food from earlier had stained her shirt. Damn. Would Rebekah ever talk to her again? How would she ever save herself from this embarrassment?"
"Including Rebekah Mikaelson?"
"You know you don't need her to be liked Elena. You can do that all on your own."
"You don't know that for sure."
"Trust me Elena, I know a lot more than you think I do."
"What is that supposed to mean?"
Before Damon could answer, a tray slammed down on the table as Lexi sat down next to Elena earning a look from Damon as he rose an eyebrow at her in confusion.
"What?" she asked lifting up her own eyebrows in response.
"Can I help you with something?" Damon asked seeming rather annoyed
"actually you can. You and Elena are coming with me to a party tonight."
"Excuse me? Why the hell would we do that?" Damon asked giving her a look.
"Because you went into my room without my permission and took clothes out of my closet so Elena could wear them. You know how our parents feel about invasion of privacy."
"You would seriously snitch on me because of that."
"You bet your ass I would. You two re coming with me to this party whether you like it or not. Take it as an opportunity to increase your social skills. You two are freshmen and you wouldn't believe how hard it was for me to get you these invites especially because of whose party it is. "
"Whose?" Elena asked her stomach suddenly dropping making it impossible for her to eat another bite.
"Okay don't freak out but it's at the mikleson's house"
"What? No Lexi I can't go there."
"Why the hell not?"
"Did you miss the fact that I just ruined one of her favorite blouses and got socially shunned for the rest of my high school days?"
"Please Elena it's not the end of the world to spill something on Rebekah and besides if you really want to get back on the right track then you have to make an effort to apologize in some big way for it."
"How do you suppose I do that?"
"By going to her party and showing her what a true delight you are."
" are you insane? She hates me. How am I supposed to change her mind about that?"
"By doing everything that I say and trusting that I'm looking out for you no matter how crazy my ideas may seem."
"I guess I have no choice in the matter. Fine. Where do we exactly start with this crazy plan of yours?"
"Shopping for an outfit for tonight of course. Don't worry I'll help you pick one out."
"I can't afford a new outfit Lexi. I can barely afford to buy myself a nice lunch."
"Don't worry about that, Just be ready after school and we'll go to the mall together to get you a proper outfit."
"Okay." Elena said looking at Damon who still looked pissed off at what had happened earlier.
"Well I have to get to my next class, I'll see you guys later." Lexi said with a smile and gathered her try leaving her and Damon alone to enjoy the rest of their lunch together.
"I can't believe her nerve sometimes. I'm so sorry Elena."
"What do you have to be sorry for?"
"That you got dragged into my sister's crazy schemes."
"It's not that crazy. Plus hanging out with Lexi might help with my social status."
"You shouldn't have to change yourself to get people to like you Elena, but if it's really what you want I'll support you no matter what."
"That's all I ask because this party would suck without you."
"Well if it's any conception there's no one else I'd want to be miserable with then you."
" aw you're so sweet, but seriously if at any point during the night you want to hook up with someone than just tell me and you can do whatever you want."
"I wouldn't bet on me hooking up with anyone there ."
"and why is that?"
"Because I'll be too busy making sure you don't spill any beer on Rebekah Mikelson's fancy shoes You know how you are when you get drunk."
"Hey that was one time." she stated blushing.
"Yeah that was your first and only time getting drunk and I had to explain to my mom why you were passed out on the couch in the morning please don't make me do that again I really don't want anything bad to happen while we're there."
"I can make no promises that nothing bad will happen Damon, but I can promise that we'll have the time of our lives and that I'll try and be responsible about it while I'm there."
"That's all I ask."
Elena smiled as she picked up his milk carton in a mock toast
"To the time of our lives."
"To the time of our lives."