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 3~ A Goal for Cordelia

I DO NOT OWN THE VAMPIRE DIARIES!

"Alright, give me a lap, we'll talk and then you can all go home."

Maddie didn't think that was too bad. Considering how they could have been told to do 4 laps around the Lacrosse field instead of 1. Getting up with the rest of her team she ran a lap around the field thinking about all the shit that she would have to do when she got home. At least she didn't have to drive to school. Considering how her car wouldn't start her mom was now her ride. At least in the morning, her dad was currently waiting for her to finish practice. As soon as the lap was finished everyone sat down on the field in a group circle.

Their coach, Coach James faced them, still standing. "Alright, first game of the season tomorrow. We almost won playoffs last year girls. We came in 3rd out of the whole state which was amazing but it's no secret I want us to win. And for those of you who were on the team last year I know you want that too. Get a good nights rest, stay out of trouble tomorrow and be ready to play tomorrow! It's going to be a tough game girls. Alright, now go home."

Maddie got up and went to get her stuff. She pulled a sweatshirt over her head before putting her bag on her shoulder and walking to her dad's car. When she got inside he was on the phone texting.

"Who you texting?"

"Your mother. Looks like she's cooking healthy tonight." He threw a grin to Maddie which caused her to groan.

"I will eat a salad but I'm finishing all the doughnuts when dinner is over."

Letting out a laugh, Christian Bennett spoke again, "I was just kidding. She's making her famous meatloaf."

A grin instantly spread over Maddie's face. Her mom's meatloaf sure was famous. "Oh thank god. … Don't laugh dad I have a big appetite. Besides I need to keep myself together. Tomorrow's a big day."

Christian glanced towards Corale before looking back at the road. He smiled a bit. "Right, game day tomorrow. What time does it start?"

"5 sharp." He nodded to himself.

The rest of the car ride went smoothly for both Christian and Maddie. As soon as they got home she rushed upstairs so that she could shower. The aroma of her mom's cooking hit her like a ton of bricks once her shower was over. Damn, her moms cooking is so good. She ran downstairs in her pajama shorts and a tank top, her hair was still wet from her shower, however it wasn't dripping anymore. She knew it was still damp since it was clinging to her neck and she could feel a drop of water trickling down. Walking into the kitchen she found the table set and her parents sitting down.

"I didn't know you were waiting on me." She spoke sitting down.

"We always wait on you." Christian joked knowing that he would get a small rise out of her.

"You do not!" Maddie defended herself taking a bite out of her food glad that her mom had made her plate. "If I remember correctly, which I do, Cordelia would have us waiting over a hour sometimes."

"Trying to brake her record?"

Before Maddie could even utter a word Janette cut in, "Alright, I don't want to hear this all night so change of topic. How was school?"

"Boring. Although, break is starting next week. I am so excited."

"How was practice?"

"Great."

"Don't you have a game tomorrow?"

Maddie nodded excitedly, "Starts at 5."

"Alright. I will be there." Turning to Christian she asked, "What time are you getting off?"

"I'm actually off tomorrow."

She listened to her parents discuss how to get good seats and sighed. Here and there she would add in a comment.

"Your car should be out of the shop by Friday." Spoke Janette. "They gave me a call today. So Friday morning you can go to school late, we'll go get breakfast, then go pick up your car and then you can go to school."

"Mom you are the bestest."

"Um, bestest isn't a word." Christian interjected. "Maybe you should take another English class," he joked.

Maddie was about to reply when their house phone rang. She scooted out of her chair and went to get it. She grinned looking at the number. It was Cordelia. She answered the phone and put it on speaker, "Well look who decided to call."

"Hardy har har. You are so funny, where are mom and dad?"

"Right here. We were having a nice dinner before you interrupted."

"Shut up Maddie. Am I on speaker?"

"Yes," Christian answered. She set the phone down in the middle of the table. "How are you?"

"I'm good." There was a light strain in her voice. "Alright, so I'm guessing mom already told you both that I won't be home for break."

"You know she did. So your boyfriends house, huh?"

"Don't be like that dad. And boyfriends parents house."

"When will he meet us?"

"When you're not embarrassing me and when Maddie isn't annoying."

"What about mom?" Maddie asked.

"Mom's perfect."

"Of course she, she is still paying your cell phone and car bill."

"OMH Maddie be quiet. Go upstairs. Do your homework." Maddie grinned to herself. She loved the relationship she and her sister had. Even though they had play arguments it was all love between them.

"OMG." Christian stated, "Really?"

"It means oh my god."

"I'm not that old, but why couldn't you just say that?"

"Because I didn't."

"Are you excited to meet the parents?" Maddie wondered.

"Nervous. I was actually calling to ask mom and my annoying little sister what I should wear when I first meet them. They don't live that far from college so we're meeting up for lunch first."

"A crop top and booty shorts." Maddie said laughing hysterically when she saw the look on her dads face. Her mom couldn't even help but chuckle.

"NO!" Christian spoke hurriedly. "You should not wear that and Maddison Lynn Bennett if I ever see you in that I will burn that outfit and every inappropriate thing in your closet."

"You'll find a lot of inappropriate things in her closet dad." Cordelia laughed through the phone. "I think she has some thongs in her underwear draw too. Maybe even a G-string."

"Alright," Christian pushed himself out of his seat. "I'm done with this conversation. I am going to go watch some TV."

"GREYS ANATOMY TONIGHT!" Yelled Cordelia.

"I'm so excited."

"Me too, bye daddy. Love you." Cordelia yelled making kissing noises. "Alright, mom what should I wear?"

"Well the weather will probably be warm so many a nice sundress. A jean jacket. Sandals."

"Why don't you do a pencil skirt?" Maddie wondered. "Or the jogger pants of mine that you took … and never returned."

"They look better on me and it might rain mom."

"Then do skinny jeans and a nice top. Maybe a cardigan. I am sure you'll find something."

"Why don't you do what mom said with sandals. Or wear a long sleeve, skinny jeans and sandals with a crossbody bag. Another thing of mine that you took and never gave back."

"Another thing of yours that looks better on me." Cordelia sighed, "Look I got to go now but I'll call back later." There was a short pause, "Hey Maddie."

"Yeah?"

"Score a goal for me tomorrow."

"Some conversation that was," Maddie laughed and her mom couldn't help but join in.

Maddie was ecstatic. She had all of her homework finished and it was only 8 o'clock. Currently, she was sitting on the floor by her closet making sure that she had all of her stuff ready for tomorrow's game. She had spandex and her jerseys packed and a pair of cleats. Wonderful. She would pick out her actual school outfit in the morning.

Heard you are currently out of a car. Let me give you a lift in the morning-Damon.

No thanks. My mom is driving me.-Maddie.

Come on. It will give us time to catch up.-Damon.

I'll think about it.-Maddie.

It'll be just like old times.-Damon.

Good night.-Maddie.

As much as she didn't really want to see Damon she was probably going to let him drive her. She did miss him. Even though she hadn't forgiven him, whenever they saw each other, which wasn't often since that night she was babysitting, they were civil. Getting into her bed, she pulled her covers up and rested her head against her pillow. All she could really think about was her game tomorrow. Mystic Falls was known for it's Football and Girls Lacrosse. She knew the regular town media would probably be there. The only thing she hated about that was she always had to do some kind of short interview and public speaking really wasn't her thing. That's a reason why she had no desire to be class Valedictorian. That's an issue she would worry about later though. Just as she was about to put her phone on the charger for the night it stared buzzing.

I'm sorry to hear about your car troubles. Is there anyway that I could be of help?-Elijah.

What in the actual fuck. It wasn't that Maddie was unhappy about Elijah texting her, she was ecstatic, but how had he heard about her car. She hadn't even seen him since that day at the grill. Lax was keeping her busy. At this point she didn't even care how he knew, he had reached out. That was enough.

Yeah, it sucks. Thanks but my mom said I am supposed to get it back sometime Friday.-Maddie.

If you don't mind my asking, how are you getting around?-Elijah.

Mommy is driving me.-Maddie.

Well, maybe I could be of service and give you a lift. If that's alright with you of course.-Elijah.

Maddie pinched herself to make sure that she was awake. While a part of her considering saying no the bigger part of her knew better.

As much as I'd love that, you have no idea where I live.-Maddie.

Then it's settled. I'll be at your house tomorrow. Six forty-five sharp. Have an amazing night.-Elijah.

Maddie sat there dumbfounded. She couldn't even respond she just sent him a smiley face and sleeping emoji. She just lay there staring at the ceiling for minutes. She could hear footsteps approaching her door but she still didn't move.

"You still up?" Janette asked popping her head in the door.

"I'm going to bed soon." Maddie responded placing her phone on her in table.

"Don't worry about tomorrow, sweets. You will be great. Whether you guys win or loose just play your hardest."

"Thanks mom. So …," Maddie wasn't sure how to bring up the Elijah taking her to school subject, "tomorrow you can sleep in and do whatever. A friend is going to give me a ride to school."

"Caroline? I haven't seen her in forever." Janette couldn't help but grin thinking about the great times Maddie and Caroline had together. They were so inseparable when they were younger.

Maddie tried not to frown. She wasn't ignoring Caroline, however she wasn't openly having a conversation with her either. She was, to say the least, annoyed with her. "No," she said. "Not Caroline. Just a friend."

"Does it happen to be a boy?" Janette asked with a smile causing Maddie to bite the inside of her cheek to keep from grinning. "You are trying not to smile so that means it is a boy. What's his name? Is he in your grade or a senior?"

"Mom, he is just a friend."

She frowned. "Should I go get your dad?" I knew that she was joking so just laughed lightly.

"It's nothing serious."

"Alright," she spoke with a sigh. "Don't be like how your sister was in high school. When you get a boyfriend don't make me have to find out through Facebook." Maddie bursted out laughing, going back to the time that happened. One of the funniest family dinners I had ever had.

"Of course not. Good night mom. I love you."

"Love you too. Go to bed. You have a big day tomorrow."

As soon as Maddie woke up in the morning, she ran out of bed and hoped in the shower. Well, not literally. Quickly she changed into a pair of dark blue skinny jeans and a she put on a white tank top with a plaid red shirt, not bothering go button it up. She slipped on her favorite pair of Sperry's before double checking she had everything.

Good morning Maddie.-Elijah.

Morning. Listen, I can have my mom take me to school it's no big deal.-Maddie.

The last thing that Maddie wanted to do was be a bother. Especially to him.

Nonsense. I am actually outside of your house.-Elijah.

Maddie felt her eyebrows shoot up as she left her bedroom. Because of the placing of her room her windows showed the back of her house. Running into Cordelia's room where the windows faced the front of the house, she looked out. Yep, he was there. She recognized his car. Dashing back to her bedroom, Maddie grabbed all of her things. She went into her parents room to see her mom peaking out the window.

"What are you doing?" Maddie asked causing her mom to turn around. "Trying to get a good look at your boyfriend."

"He is not boyfriend. I got to go, see you at the game."

"Bye sweetie. Be safe."

"Love you," she yelled as she walked out of the house.

Elijah got out of the car and walked over getting the door for Maddie. "Your mother is watching us," he murmured with a smile.

"Yeah, I know. Don't let her see your face." Elijah chuckled and closed the door as soon as she was inside the car. Walking back over to his side, he got in the car and drove off. "You didn't have to do this you know. Taking me to school. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate it and all but you didn't have too."

"I wanted to."

Maddie bit the inside of her cheek trying hard not to smile. She let a few seconds go by before she found her voice again. "Alright, so honestly, how did you know about my car?" She raised her eyebrows and grinned at Elijah, "Are you my new stalker?"

Elijah let out a laugh. "Ah, no Maddison. I am not stalking you. I overheard Damon talking about it."

Maddie sighed. Of course. "So, does he even know that you're still alive?" There was a short pause, "And stop calling me Maddison."

"I haven't made my presence known to him yet."

"Well your secret is safe with me." She spoke. "And how did you find out where I lived? Was Damon blabbing my address out loud?"

"That, I will have to keep to myself." There was a twinkle in his eyes that she didn't miss. "So, by your bags I will assume you have, I believe the expression is, lax today."

Maddie couldn't help but laugh. "First home game of the season actually."

"You're nervous." He stated.

"I'm nervous every game but especially the first home game."

"Why?"

"Everyone's there. Besides I want to go to a good college on a Lacrosse scholarship so I need to make sure that at every game I play my ass off. My sister did and look where it got her, Stanford."

"I'm sure you will do fine."

"We'll see." Maddie frowned as he pulled into a parking spot at the school. She was upset that they didn't have more time to spend together. "Thanks for the ride, I really do appreciate it."

"Anytime. Will you need one later?" His tone was hopeful.

"No, sorry. After the game my parents are driving me home. Don't be a stranger though," she gave him a wink before getting out of the car with her things. "See you around." She said before closing the door and walking towards the doors closer to the gym. She couldn't help to turn back and look to see if Elijah was still there. His car sat there but because of the tinted windows she couldn't see him. Entering the school building she had a smile on her face.

One of the things Maddie loved most about the lacrosse jerseys was that each player had their own which was custom made. So it followed the Mystic Falls school colors but she had the name BENNETT in bold letters on the top of the back with the number 15 in the middle. 15 was also on the front with Mystic Falls above it.

"Alright girls." Jame started, "This is our turf. It's our game. Our season. Let's get out there and play as if our lives depend on it."

Nice inspirational speech, Maddie thought. Damn was she nervous. She had given her parents a small smile when she saw them arrive. They were right in front, of course. To her absolute shock even Damon was there. Sitting on the other side of her mother chatting with her, even speaking with her father at tad, mostly her mom though. She had to do a double take when she saw him. She couldn't deny that she was a little happy he even made the effort to come today. That was nice. It did make her even more nervous though. She knew if she did something wrong Damon wouldn't make fun of her, especially when he wanted to get back into her good graces but still, with all these people messing up was the last thing she wanted to do.

Walking on the field with her team members, Maddie took in a deep breath thinking, here we go. Play a good defense, don't act stupid and you'll be fine, was all she kept telling herself.

They had won. Yes, yes they had. After shaking hands with the other team and saying good game, Maddie hugged her team one last time for the day and listened to her coaches happy speech before she was dismissed to her parents. When she walked over to them they were giving her grins.

"And you were worried for what?" Janette asked with a grin hugging her daughter.

"She was worried?" Damon wondered making his presence known.

"You know how she gets." Christian spoke grinning at Damon. Christian Bennett didn't really mind either one of the Salvatore brothers and he was fully aware of their supernatural situation. Then again he stayed out of all the supernatural drama that went on in town. It was better he stayed out of it and just worried about his family.

"That last goal was amazing," Maddie grinned at her dad.

"Thank you."

"And look," Christian showed Maddie his phone. It was a picture of herself making a goal. She grinned taking the phone and sending it to herself. "You know I am going to show this to anyone and everyone."

"We know," Janette spoke putting her hand on her husbands shoulder. "Alright, let's get you home. I am sure you want to take a shower and then eat before going to bed."

"Actually, I'll meet you guys later."

"Where are you going?" Janette wondered.

"Damon is taking me for ice cream." Maddie said looking at Damon. He grinned. "Come on Mad." She gave her bags to her parents before going with Damon to his car. Once they were settled and Damon was driving she looked at the photo she had sent to herself from her dads phone and uploaded it to her Instagram and Facebook page.

The caption read "Scoring a goal for Cordelia" with a smiley face emoji. As soon as her phone buzzed she thought it was from her sister commenting but it was a text message from none other than Elijah.

Very well plaid game. I can see why this game of lax is your this something that you enjoy.-Elijah.

Alright, so I am not a Lacrosse player so I'm sorry if I get something wrong. But if any of you are and want to give me some facts or some ideas/suggestions to throw in I will gladly read them. :)

Just so you all know I changed the time around a bit. Rose will be in the next chapter and it will also be Spring Break from school. Also you will get to see some more Damon and some Elijah! :)

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