So hey guys:) I'm super duper sorry that I haven't updated in like- forever! I was just really busy and I had a bit of writer's block. Anyway this is the 3rd chapter and I hope this makes up for the lost time..

Elena's POV

"Me and Damon started fighting when he ditched me in the Miss Mystic falls pageant for her." I explained. "On the last minute he left me and became Katherine's escort instead. I Heard him sigh "How did it happen princess?" he asked. I sighed and thought back to that dreadful day.

Flashback:

I was pacing back and forth. Damon wasn't here and the pageant was about to start. "Do you see him down there Care?" I asked Caroline. She shook her head "Nope" she said, popping the p

. "Just my substitute date." I raised my eyebrow. "Matt has work.." She explained. I nodded and sat back down in the couch. I saw her sigh and walked closer "Don't worry Elena, he'll come. He hasn't let you down has he?" I shook my head and smiled a bit.

"Thanks Care." I mumbled. She hugged me and went back to her room. I sighed and waited for him. While I sat there I saw a figure wearing a red strapless dress. I looked up and saw it was Katherine.

"Oh its you." I mumbled looking at her. She smirked "Hello Elena.." she greeted "I didn't see Damon down there, did he leave you already?" She asked with a smirk on her face. "No!" I protested "He's just late.." I muttered.

She laughed "You'll never have him Elena. He'll always be mine." I sighed and walked to the bathroom, holding in the tears. She was right, I'll never have him. I looked at the mirror and smiled sadly. I walked back out.

They were already announcing the girls. I stood at the back of Katherine and had a faked smile on my face.

"Katherine Pierce and her lovely escort Damon Salvatore." The announcer said.

My heart literally broke into pieces. I saw Katherine smiling smugly at me while I tried holding back tears.

"I told you.. He'll always be mine." She whispered. I stood there completely frozen. I heard my named being called. "Elena Gilbert and her escort-" there was moment of silence. I didn't have an escort. I saw Stefan whisper something to the announcer. He walked to the staircase and smiled at me. "And her lovely escort Stefan Salvatore." He continued."

-End of Flashback-

I looked over to my side and saw Zac clenching his fists. "He did that?" he asked growling. I sighed and nodded. "That's not all. He ditched me most of the time" I told him. "But the day that you found me in the park. I couldn't take it anymore."

"Why?" he asked. I looked at him, tears welling up my eyes "Because he chose her, Zac" I whispered, my voice breaking. "He chose a girl who he's known for a month over a girl he's known he's whole life."

"So what?" He asked. I stared at him with my mouth open "You don't get it,do you?" I whispered. He shook his head "Help me understand 'Lena" He told me. I looked down "Because I love him." I told him, my voice cracking at love. He gave me a sympathetic look and hugged me.

I hugged back as tight as I could "Why is couldn't it be me? I was the one who helped him when he hit rocked bottom, I was the one who he always called when he was in trouble... So why can't it be me?" I asked as I sobbed into his shirt. He kissed my head and lifted my chin with his fingers. "Don't cry for him 'Lena. He's not worth your precious tears." He murmured "And he's a moron because he didn't pick you." I smiled a bit and kissed his cheek.

He smiled and hugged me "Now.. Lets go eat ice cream and watch Love Actually." I nodded and smiled. I forgot how wonderful Zac was. He was nothing like Damon. He made me happy and he cared about me, Damon usually paid attention to me but it was always Katherine. I smiled slightly and ate ice cream as We watched Love Actually.

Damon's POV

I walked around the boarding house, thinking to myself. I missed Elena. I really did. She use to visit everyday and hang out with me but now, I couldn't even talk to her. I sighed and walked to my room, I passed by my table and saw an infinity ring. I gently took it from the table. I stared at it and closed my eyes. I remembered how I got the ring.

Flashback:

I walked back home. I just finished my date with Katherine and by far it was the best date I have ever had! I walked back in still smiling when I saw Elena. I groaned mentally, it's not like I don't like Elena it's just that every time I go home.

She's always there "What are you doing here?" I asked whilst I walked to the Parlor. "I was waiting for you." She whispered.

I sighed, every one knew that she loved me. Even I knew and it's really weird. "You know that I have a date with Kat." I reminded her.

She looked at me with tears on her eyes. It was the most heart breaking thing to see. "It was our friendadversary.." She said her voice cracking. I had to bite my lip from laughing, a friendadversary? Who the hell makes these things up?

I sat on one of the chairs "We still have more to come.." I told her in a bored tone. She sighed shakily and walked over to me and gave me a box. "Happy Friendadversary." She muttered and left the place. I sat there and opened the box and saw that it was an infinity ring.

I sighed and placed it on top of my table and walked away.

-End of Flashback-

I sighed and sat down in the nearest chair, still holding the ring. I stared at it for a very long time. I was a jackass to Elena but she still treated well. I crushed her fucking feelings and she still treated me well. If I ever become friends with Elena, I swear I'd give her the best friendadversary ever, Just like before. I sighed and put back the ring on top of the table. I really hope Katherine was worth it because if she isn't I fucked up big time and I might not be able to fix it.

So What do you think? :) I promise to update as often as I could:) Anyone started shipping Zelena? (Oh and Zac looks like Zayn from One Direction) Anyways... Please comment. I'd love to read what you thought about this chapter. It motivates me to keep writing:) I'll see you all next week..:) Toodlesss..