It Only Hurts When I'm Breathing
Chapter 10
Elena was almost fully healed from the injuries her mother had given to her when Damon had given her the worst news she had heard for weeks.
"What do you mean I have to go back to school? She asked giving him a look of disbelief.
He sighed and sat down in the bed next to her. She had been sharing it with him for a couple of weeks and those had been the happiest moments of her life, but she refused to go back to a place that she didn't feel safe.
Damon grabbed Elena's hand in a comforting gesture and squeezed it.
"Elena, we've worked on this. You need to face your fears and one of those fears are the things that are beyond your control. You need an education and this is the only way we can get you one. Don't let your feat get the best of you."
Elena knew he was right. She just didn't know how to go about this. She guessed she would have to find out. She nodded at Damon throwing off her covers and getting dressed. Today would finally be the day she stood up for herself. She as tired of being weak. She needed this.
When they finally got to school, Damon placed his hand in hers and together they walked into the school. Eyes locked on hers as she walked the halls. She was almost to class when she was shoved into a locker. She looked into the eyes of Rebekah as she smiled.
"Well hello poppet. Where have you been?"
Let me go Rebekah." she said
"Oh come on we were just having some fun." she said drawing her fist back.
But before she could land a blow on Elena, Elena threw her fist forward and punched Rebekah in the nose. She stumbled back and Elena went back to Damon amazed at what she just did. Rebekah looked at her with her nose bleeding and smiled.
She charged to Elena and Damon shoved her to the ground in order to protect her.
"Your boyfriend can't protect you forever Elena. Your ass is mine."
"Come on." Damon said taking Elena from the scene.
What had she done?