Summary: After Damon and Stefan rescue Elena from Elijah, they forget to also rescue Maddison Bennett, also known as Maddie. Elijah ends up finding her and as time passes they grown an instant connection with one another. Maddie knows that it's wrong and she ultimately shouldn't be with Elijah, but she doesn't care. This is her story.

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BEFORE THE SUN SETS

CHAPTER 1~ Avoiding Damon

I DO NOT OWN THE VAMPIRE DIARIES!

I need to talk to you.-Damon.

Listen, I'm sorry about what happened.-Damon.

Dammit Mad. I know you're seeing these messages … so answer them!-Damon.

I would really hate to have to come to your house just to get you to talk to me.-Damon.

You know I will come over there so why make things any harder then they need to be.-Damon.

I know that you're still at home right now.-Damon.

Maddison you have exactly five minutes before I come over there.-Damon.

Maddison Bennett could not help rolling her eyes as read over the text messages from her ex best friend, Damon Salvatore. He really thought threatening her was the answer?! She planned to leave her house before he had the chance to ruin her morning. She was well aware that her mom would make her talk to him if he came over and she was there. Her mother considered Damon a "good friend." She wondered if mother would feel the same if she knew that he left her in an abandoned house with a vampire named Elijah. Now that she knew Damon was on his way, Maddie rushed to get herself together. She had already taken a shower and got dressed so now she was rushing to get her things together.

Grabbing a pair of brown combat boots and quickly putting them on before rushing out the door Maddie went to look herself over in the mirror. She was currently wearing a maroon sweater with black stockings and a black skirt. Liking what she saw she grabbed her backpack and phone running downstairs, quickly peaking her head into her parents bedroom. Her mom was still laying down and watching TV.

"Bye mom." Maddie spoke quickly. Her mom, Janette instantly looked at her.

"Bye sweetie. You look adorable." Grinning at her and blowing her a kiss Maddie left the house getting into her car heading off to school. It took her about a good fifteen minutes to get to school considering she made a stop to Dunkin' Doughnuts to get a large hot chocolate with lots of whipped cream.

The moment that Maddie stepped out of the car Caroline Forbes, was there to greet her. Of course.

"Damn, I know it's Friday and you have an amazing style but dress to impress much?" Care asked causing Maddie to chuckle lightly.

"Just for you Carebear." Maddie joked even giving her a wink before the two best friends started towards the entrance of the school building. As they entered the building and walked towards Caroline's locker, considering it was closer, Maddie knew there was something she wanted to know. Caroline was never good with awkward silence and it seemed that is what what they were having. It probably had something to do with the whole Damon situation.

"Alright so what's sup with you and Damon?" Yep.

"What's there to tell? He and that idiot brother of his rescued Elena, left me there to fend for myself and now he wants to earn my forgiveness." Caroline could tell that her friend was still highly pissed off about the situation and she had every right to be.

"They just left you there?" Caroline asked, not really wanting to believe it.

"I don't know why I'm even surprised. The only thing they care about is their precious Elena."

"I am the last one to defend Damon, about anything, I mean you know I hate him but he cares about you and you know it. What he did was wrong though." Maddie gave her a look that told her to shut up before they got into an argument. She took the hint quickly. "Well all that matters is that you are here now. So how about we do something tonight. It is Friday and I have no plans. We could have dinner at the grill and catch up."

"The scooby-doo gang hasn't stolen your time yet?" Maddie smirked. "Well since I'm avoiding Damon and the grill is his hangout spot not a good one time for dinner. You can come to my house though."

"Yeah, that sounds good."

"We could have a sleepover and probably catch a movie or something."

"It's been awhile since we've had one of those." Maddie nodded. Caroline was right, it had been a long while since they had a nice sleepover together. Leaving Caroline's locker they walked to Maddie's. When they got there she put half of her stuff inside that had been in her backpack. She wouldn't need that stuff until her lunch was over.

Finally grabbing her Chemistry book she closed her locker walking with Caroline. Since her first class was downstairs she walked her there before promising to text her and going to A.P. Chem. Wonderful. She was just happy that she had a good teacher.

"Good morning Mystic Falls. Art club will meet on Monday. There will be a girls lacrosse meeting on Monday after school. The annual Mystic Falls Dodge Ball Tournament will take place on May 8th. Team forms are in the office now. Have a wonderful day everyone." The only part that interested Maddie was Lacrosse. Finally. It was no secret that she is the town's star Lacrosse player. She wished her sister was here right now so that they could practice together but Cordelia was thousands of miles away at Stanford.

Chemistry actually had Maddie's full attention today. That was until her phone started buzzing uncontrollably. At first she ignored it but she could feel the stares that people in class were aiming her way.

Alright, so you went to school before I could get to your house, nice.-Damon.

You are going to have to talk to me sometime so why drag this out.-Damon.

Come on Mad. You know that you mean a lot to me and I never wanted to hurt you.-Damon.

I'm sorry.-Damon.

Ugh. Would he ever quit. Thankfully after that he seemed to take the hint. The day pasted by fairly quickly for her. Maddie contemplated whether or not she should go straight home. No doubt in my mind Damon would be lurking in her backyard waiting for her to get home so he could approach her. He could even be in her bedroom waiting for her. Shudder. Deciding against going home she went to the local park instead. It was nice to sometimes just sit on the swings and rock back and forth. She could use some me time right now anyways. Not a lot of people were there when she arrived, five people at most. Besides, no one was occupying the swings right now. As soon as she put her butt down in the seat she felt like a kid again. It was nice. No worries. Back and forth. Back and forth. In some amount of time she began to push myself off of the ground higher and higher before slowing down a bit. She was sure if she had brought her phone with her instead of leaving it in the car she'd have no relaxation at the moment.

"It's nice to see you again Maddison."

Instantly Maddie sprung herself off of the swing. She became glad instantly that she had stopped making herself swing so high or she probably would have ended up falling and broke something. Then it would have been bye-bye lax for the season and hello crutches. She rose her head and looked him directly in the eyes. His beautiful brown eyes. There he was. In all his shinning glory. Elijah.

"No one calls me Maddison." Except her parents when she was in trouble or someone trying to annoy her. "It's Maddie."

"My apologies Maddie."

Nodding slightly she asked, "What do you want?"

"I was just passing through the park and saw you here by yourself. Thought that it would only be right if I came over and said hello."

"Well hi. Bye." Maddie decided to sit back down on the swing. She had decided that if Elijah was there to harm her he would have done it already. Not once did she take her eyes off of him. How could she? He was just so … captivating.

"You still haven't left." Maddie commented after about a good minute of Elijah just standing there.

"Do you want me to leave?" He smirked at her and she bit the inside of her cheek trying not to blush.

She shrugged, "If we are being honest here whether you stay or leave I don't care. You don't bother me. I just can't see you as someone who wants to stay in a park."

He walked over leaning against the swing legs. "The park is a nice place to clear your head at times. And no one was here at the moment."

"Well most kids would be in school right now."

"You left early?"

A loud laugh rippled through her. "I'm in high school Elijah. I get out at 2."

"Not that I know much about teenagers," he spoke casually adjusting a part of his suit, "but I would think that teens would be happy to go home as soon as school time is over."

"They would be."

"So why not you?"

"I don't know why I am telling you this but I don't want to go home knowing that Damon might show up. You know, the guy that stabbed you and killed you for a little bit, and then left me in that house. He wants me to forgive him and I'm not budging. He already threatened to come to my house this morning and I wouldn't put it past him to show up there now. Hence I decided to come to the park."

"I wouldn't mind taking care of him for you." There was a slight twinkle in his eye and Maddie had a feeling that meant he had no problem killing Damon. As annoying as Damon is and as much as she was pissed at him right now, Maddie didn't want him dead.

"No thanks. I can handle it. Besides I don't want him dead."

"How do you know that's what I was implying?"

"You had a bit of a twinkle in your eye."

"You are very observant."

"Thanks, I guess."

"Your welcome."

A silence fell over us however it wasn't really awkward.

"So, are you going to tell me why your here?" Maddie asked. "In Mystic Falls. Is to get revenge against Damon? No, how could I forget you're here for Elena. That's why that Rose girl called you in the first place isn't it."

He smirked. "Yes. I am here for Elena."

"Well isn't that wonderful."

He chuckled lightly. "I sense that you don't like her."

"What gave it away?"

"Well when we first met I recall you glaring at her. And your attitude now suggests that the two of you are not on friendly terms."

"No we are not." I sighed. "Again, don't know why I am telling you this but she's best friends with my cousin."

"Are you jealous?"

Maddie couldn't help but laugh aloud again. Who knew he was funny. "No, not at all. She's just whiny and annoying. She claims she doesn't want anyone getting hurt because of her yet she continuously puts herself in danger. And if we keep talking about her I might go insane."

"Wouldn't want that."

"Alright, I have to go."

"You aren't walking are you?"

"No, I parked my car in a parking lot around the corner and walked the rest of the way."

"I'll happily escort you back to your car then." No objections to that were voiced.

As soon as they stopped at Maddie's baby, well her white Nissan Altima they faced one another.

"Well thanks." Awkward.

"Anytime. It was a pleasure seeing you again Maddie." He took her hand and kissed her knuckles.

What in the actual fuck.

Taking a slight step back into her car, Maddie mentally scolded herself. Smooth move, Maddie Smooth move. "Well, thanks for your company, I guess. Good bye Elijah."

"I'll see you later." And with that he was gone and Maddie was alone.

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