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 20 ~ Summer's Almost Over

I DO NOT OWN THE VAMPIRE DIARIES

Summer vacation. A time to try and forget about school, (despite the summer work you might be given). A time where the weather is nice, at least supposed to be. A time for ice cream. A time for kids to ride their bikes. A time for fun. And during her final summer before going into college, Maddie enjoyed herself to the fullest. She deserved that much. And her sister made sure of it.

In perspective Maddie could honestly say that she had fun. After exams and everything she accompanied Blake to prom. Her mom made sure to take thousands of pictures, even though Maddie would have her own prom coming up the following year. She and Cordelia both went to graduation that year, which was a bitter sweat. It was sweet for the people graduating and bitter for Maddie to see her friends leaving the womb of High School. After graduation she made sure to go to all of her friends graduation parties, even though some were the same days so she had to split the times. She and Cordelia even went to a Beyonce concert, courtesy of their parents. They partied hard, at least Cordelia partied hard, Maddie just enjoyed herself; having some drinks here and there but not getting completely wasted. A lot of time was spent occupying the pool at the Bennett house as well. Caroline was a frequent guest. Nathan came out for a week before he and Cordelia went on a road trip together. Janette gushed at the cute couple. Christian didn't come out and say it but he did like Nathan and found him to be a good match for his daughter.

As the summer began to wind down, Maddie began working on her summer assignments which was no fun. They were boring in all honesty. She considered using her sisters but it rested in her head that she would most definitely get caught, therefore she decided against it.

As the end of August approached Cordelia left to spend the rest of her time with Nathan and his family before they headed back to college. They had a family dinner before saying their goodbyes. It was hard and Maddie cried. Her best friend was leaving ... again. She knew that if she ever needed her sister she was just a phone call, text or skype away.

The only thing that had been missing from Maddie's summer, the one thing that would have made it absolutely perfect was, Elijah.

But even Maddison Bennett knew that getting him back would not just happen overnight.

"Did you have fun?" Maddie asked, looking in her mirror at Hallie. She could see the small child, looking out of the window watching trees and houses go by.

"YEAH!"

"Good," Maddie said as she chuckled to herself, moving her hand to put a loose piece of wet hair behind her ear. She had taken Hallie to the beach with her for the day. She needed a day away and she had gotten it, especially considering Cordelia had left to go back to college two days ago. Maddie was already missing her sister and their wild summer adventures together. However, a part of her was ready for her senior year of High School. She was determined to enjoy it, at least most of it.

As Maddie pulled into the driveway of Hallie's house she sighed. Mrs. Gleason was home, Maddie recognized her car. She really didn't know what she was going to do now, she picked up Hallie earlier and since then they had both been enjoying the ocean. And the sand. Mostly the sand. Maddie was now perfected in the way to make a sand castle.

Getting out of the car she threw Hallie's bad over her shoulder and carried the toddler to the door. It was obvious that Hallie was going to need a nap. She didn't even have to ring the doorbell, Sharon opened the door the minute Maddie got there.

"Hi girls! You both looked tired." Mrs. Gleason spoke as Maddie handed Hallie over. "How was the beach?"

Maddie smiled. "It was good. We went in the water and made sand castles. We even had some pizza ice cream."

"Sounds fun. Thanks for taking her for a bit."

"It's no problem."

"Ready to be a senior?"

"I think so," Maddie laughed. She was ready but she wasn't. She wasn't scared to get out into the real world but in a small way she was. You know?

"You look tired, go take a nap. And then party the night away."

Maddie couldn't help but start laughing. "You've been talking to my mom I see."

"Oh yes, she told me how you and Cordelia left her home every night."

"Not true. We had movie nights with her and we stayed home sometimes when dad was there. She just wants us all to herself."

"Of course she does."

"I'll see you later."

"Bye Maddie, thanks again." Mrs. Gleason spoke looking at Hallie. "Tell Maddie bye."

"Bye bye Mawdie!"

"Bye Hal, I will see you later." Maddie grinned, walking back to the car. Mrs. Gleason watched her back out of the driveway and closed the door when her car was out of view.

The ride home was short. The first thing she did was get the mail before plopping down on the couch. She had three pieces of mail, two from colleges and one from the school. She put the two from colleges down, deciding to read those later and the letter from the school. She skipped the bullshit part about how school is starting soon and all that yada yada. The most important thing she wanted was her school schedule.

BENNETT, MADDISON LYNN

1. A.P. Calculus BC

2. A.P. American History

3. A.P. Literature

4. Study Hall

5. Band/Gym

6. Spanish V

7. LUNCH

8. A.P. Biology

9. A.P. Biology

Letting out a groan, Maddie threw the paper onto the in table. That schedule was ridiculous and she had every intention on changing it. Her first problem was AP Calculus, first thing in the morning. That was most definitely not going to work out. If anything she would rather drop that and then just come in later in the day. She would have to make sure to go in the day of schedule changes. Resting a tad she laid back on the couch. She still had on her bikini but shorts covered her bottoms. She could feel her sunglasses still resting on top of her head. It wasn't bothering her at the moment so she decided not to move them. Laying lazily on the couch, she felt herself drifting into a nap. Not like it really mattered she didn't have anywhere that she needed to go. Of course the moment she was really comfortable and almost asleep is when her phone started going off. It was being spammed. It just kept buzzing. Maddie opened her left eye and glared at her cell phone which sat buzzing around on the in table. She went to reach as it continued to buzz but decided against it. It would have to stop eventually. She hoped. Eighty two seconds later, it stopped. She was amazed that someone, or many people wanted to talk to her all at once. They could have just called.

Caroline- Is your schedule as messed up as mines?!

That was the only regular message. The rest of the messages were group chats. Maddie was in a group chat with her field hockey team and lacrosse team. Those were where the majority of her text messages were coming from.

Maddie responded to Caroline first, just sending her a picture of the schedule. Caroline's response came quick.

Caroline- EW! Not a good way to start senior year!

Maddie- Tell me about it.

Caroline- But we have study hall and lunch together.

Maddie- Switching Calc, can't do math first thing in the morning.

Caroline- Switch into my class please! I have no friends/

Maddie- What period?

Caroline- Second.

Maddie- Still early but better than first. We shall see. What do you have first?

Caroline- A.P. History. Why did I take that class again?

Maddie went to her lacrosse group chat finding that she didn't really have anything with anyone, same with lacrosse. Here and there she had something with someone but it was mostly the morning classes which she planned on changing. She didn't really want A.P. Bio so late either. It just sucked in general for her. Before she could consider how she was going to change things around her doorbell sounded. With a slight groan she got off of the couch going to answer it. She looked through the peephole and groaned opening up the door.

"What do you want?"

"Hello to you too sunshine."

"Damon." He could hear the aggravation in her voice, but the smile that was placed on his face only grew larger.

"Are you going to move so I can come in?"

"No."

"I can tell you didn't get hospitality from Janette."

"Nope." Maddie let her head fall against the door. "What are you doing here?"

Even though Damon was still alive after the whole werewolf bite he and Maddie hadn't gotten back to a good friendship. She could not stand being around him after finding out about his little kiss with Elena. She didn't completely blame in considering he was on his death bed, but she considered him to be in the wrong just like her.

"I'm coming to see my friend who's been avoiding me."

"I wouldn't exactly call us friends."

"Can't you just forget the past."

"No." She answered honestly. "I can't."

"This whole us not being friends isn't really working for me that well."

"We've gotten better."

"You barley talk to me."

"What do you think we're doing now?!"

"You know that's not what I meant. I fucked up, I will admit it, but you still lied to me! I need my partner in crime back."

Maddie rolled her eyes. "Cordelia is my partner in crime and Ric is yours."

"But your my other one."

"Damon, what are you doing here?"

"Checking on you."

"Mhm.

"Are you coming tonight?"

"To what?"

"The birthday party that Caroline is throwing for Elena at my house."

Maddie let out a fake laugh. "Why would I go to a party for someone that I don't like? Besides I'm sure she would prefer I not be there."

"You know she wouldn't to have you arrested for assaulting her."

"It was worth it." Maddie stated. "And if you want to defend her you can get the hell out of my house."

"Feisty. I will call you later when I get more on Stefan."

"Yep."

"Nice body by the way. No one wonder Elijah was love struck." Damon spoke in a joking matter. Maddie didn't really mind but they weren't cool enough to joke yet in her book.

"You are disgusting."

"Tell your mom hello for me." Damon spoke as Maddie slammed the door shut.

August 22nd,

Dear Elijah,

I … I miss you. I know I start every letter off like that but I have no other way to really describe it, you know? I got my school schedule today. I hate it. Senior year. This is supposed to be one of the most exciting times of my life and it isn't. At least not really. There is some excitement coursing through my veins, I will admit but not really. I just, I wish that you were here with me right now. Even though I can say Cordelia helped me have one of the best summers of my life it means little since you weren't there. I miss the time we were able to spend together, even though it seems so little in comparison to what could have been. I hope to see you again soon.

-Maddie.

Since the beginning of the summer Maddie had taken to writing Elijah letters. She started the night he was daggered telling him of how sorry she was. Since that night she had taken to just writing him letters. It made her feel better about things. She hoped that one day she would actually be able to give them to him in person.

"Maddie, you would look so cute in this!" Janette spoke holding us a lilac romper. It was sleeveless and had lace. It was pretty cute.

"That is pretty cute." She noted. Janette had insisted on taking her school shopping, even though Maddie didn't feel a need to go. She had plenty of stuff but with her mothers insistence they went to lunch and then went to the store. Maddie was only going to allow her to buy five outfits though, knowing how her mom could get.

"Isn't it? And you haven't picked out anything for your first last day of High School yet." Maddie sighed, she knew what was coming. Her mom was going to get all emotional. "And then your birthday is in November. I can not believe my baby is going to be eighteen years old."

"Hardly a baby."

"Let me have my moment Maddison!"

"Yeah Maddie," Damon Salvatore spoke appearing out of no where. "Let her have her moment."

"Damon!" Janette grinned giving the eldest Salvatore a hug. "It's been so long, how are you?"

"I'm just peachy." Maddie rolled her eyes. "How are you?"

"I'm good. Just taking my baby school shopping."

"Not a baby." Maddie commented.

"She's so mean to me."

"I think she's been around Cordelia too long." Damon sighed. Maddie looked at him, her mouth slightly opened. She could not believe he had said that and then the look on his face was dead serious.

"Maybe."

"MOM!"

"What?" Janette shrugged. "Cordelia can be a wild child."

"You were just crying your eyes out about her leaving."

"Oh I still miss her but your sister is … she's a crazy little thing."

"It's not your fault," Damon spoke. "College does that to them. Speaking of college, ready to be a senior Maddie?"

"Sure."

"Where you going?"

"Don't know yet."

"Not too far." Janette put her arm around Maddie. She couldn't help but snuggle into her mom's embrace. It just made her feel comforted. "I already have one of my babies far away in New York."

"Good ole Cord," Damon sighed. "Such a shame I didn't get to see her this summer."

"She will be home in November for Thanksgiving, you should stop by."

Maddie glared at her mom. Not only was thanksgiving in three months but she wasn't trying to spend it with Damon. "I'd love to, we must plan something."

"Yes!" Janette grinned. "Maddie I am going to go look at some stuff, you and Damon catch up." She gave them another huge grin before walking off.

As soon as her mom was out of sight Maddie smacked Damon on the arm saying, "What the hell!"

"Well that wasn't' very nice."

"I don't care!" She took a breath. "We are not spending Thanksgiving together!"

"Why not?"

Maddie sighed. "Why are you here?"

"I've got a lead on Stefan."

Maddie's interest perked up immediately. After everything that had happened, (Klaus daggering Elijah, forcing Stefan to drink human blood and then catching Elena kissing Damon), she had been keen on wanting to get Stefan home safely. She didn't want to be best friends with him or anything, she just had a respect for him. As someone who loved their sibling, she would have done the same thing Stefan had done.

"Where is he?"

"I don't know." Maddie frowned. "I know that he was in Tennessee. He left some art pieces."

"Art pieces?" Maddie frowned, not getting it.

"Oh c'mon Mads. Your smart. Art. Involving a lot of red."

"Bodies?"

"Bing to the o."

"You aren't funny."

"Andie thinks I'm funny."

"She's also being compelled by you, but that's another story."

"Ha."

"So, are you going to go and follow the trail?"

"What do you think I've been doing?"

"I mean by foot."

Damon sighed. "It's complicated. You know, I haven't been completely honest with Elena about what I'm doing."

"Oh, she cares about Stefan?" Damon frowned, knowing where this was going. "I mean last I checked kissing your boyfriends brother doesn't make you someone who cares."

"Can't you just make up with her."

"No."

"I mean you did punch her."

"She deserved it." Damon said nothing. "Besides, she's had it coming. Especially for all of the slick mouth shit she said concerning Blake and I going to prom together."

"Caroline is throwing her a party at my house tonight."

Maddie was taken aback. "You're allowing Caroline to throw a party at your house?" Damon shrugged. "Oh, of course you are. It's for Elena."

"Can you stop?!"

"No." It was silent for a second.

"Are you going to come?"

Maddie let out a fake laugh. "Are you serious?" He was. "You can't be serious. Why would I go to a birthday party for someone that I don't like?"

"I'll be there."

"Not a good enough reason. Let me know how it goes though." She smirked. "Hide your good alcohol."

"Please don't remind me."

With that Maddie sighed. She really had nothing else to say to Damon. At least not now. "I'm gonna go find my mom. Just let me know if something else comes up with Stefan."

Damon nodded. "I'll see you later."

"What's wrong mom?" Maddie wondered as she ran down the stairs into the living room. It was around eight in the morning and she was still in her pajamas. She could see her dad's keys on the living room table so she knew that he was home. She wasn't sure how long he had been at the hospital, but she was pretty sure he was going to be getting a lot of rest.

Janette, who hadn't noticed Maddie at first blinked. She wasn't sure how to tell her daughter about the news she had just heard. "Come, sit down."

"I don't like when you start a conversation like that." Maddie spoke. An image of her mom popped into her head, it was of her mom telling her that grandma Shelia had passed away. Not something she wanted to remember.

"Just come sit."

"Why?"

"Maddie, please."

Reluctantly, Maddie walked over and sat down next to her mother. "Alright, I am sitting. Now tell me what's going on."

"There was a little accident last night."

A little accident? "With who?"

"Andie."

Maddie frowned. Andie? "Who is-," her mouth opened wide. "Wait, are you talking about Andie Star? The news lady?"

Janette nodded. "Apparently she fell." She looked down shaking her head before looking back at her daughter. "Weren't she and Damon dating?"

"Something like that." She recalled when they were all together at the grill. Months ago. Before Klaus' arrival, before Damon found out about her and Elijah, before the sacrifice, before Jenna's death. Seemed like so long ago.

"I'm going to write him a card and have you deliver it."

"Can't we just send him a text message?" Maddie wondered aloud, causing Janette to slap her shoulder. "OW!"

"Maddison Lynn Bennett! You are not going to send him a text message! You are going to go over there and offer your friend your full support!"

"Mom, I don't think that's necessary."

Janette glared at her daughter. "What if you had a boyfriend that passed. Wouldn't you want Damon to give you your support."

Maddie said nothing. Because it felt like Elijah was dead, even though he could always wake up from being daggered. And Damon was not about to console her or give her any type of support about it.

"First she is never getting a boyfriend," Christian started. "Cordelia having one is enough to give me grey hairs and did you ever consider that Damon's probably the one that pushed her to her death." He walked over to his chair and sat down. He looked tired to Maddie. He was in sweatpants and a Mystic Falls High School Dad t-shirt.

"STOP THAT!" Janette snapped. "Damon is a nice man."

"He's a vampire." Christian groaned.

"But nice. He has always been there for Maddie." Janette got up at the point so she missed Maddie's facial expression, however Christian caught it. Making eye contact with his daughter he just shook his head and waved his hand.

"What are you doing today Mad?"

"Apparently dropping off a card instead of doing nothing."

"No plans?" Christian feigned shock.

"Oh come on dad, I don't go out that much."

Christian gave her a pointed look. "You and Cordelia went everywhere this summer. The beach, barbecues, graduation parties, house parties where I know she got wasted, a Beyonce concert, camping, need I say more?"

"I also babysat."

"You did that too."

"So I earned my keeps."

"Barley."

Maddie gave him a slight glare but she couldn't help laugh. It was moments like these that she loved. "Is mom going to make us breakfast?"

"She'll probably invite the vampire."

"Don't even joke about that."

"I've noticed your not a huge Damon fan, may I ask why? I mean your usually on his side."

"Am not!" She said, a little too defensive. "We just don't agree on things."

"Vampire things?"

"Not exactly. I'm not fond of the love triangle he's in with Elena."

"Isn't she dating his brother?"

"Exactly."

Christian just shook his head. "Teenage drama."

"Technically he isn't a teenager."

Janette came back in then, card and pen in hand. "I found a card." She didn't miss the irritated looks her husband and daughter threw her way. "I am going to write him a note and we are ALL going to sign it."

"Why would I sign a card for Damon Salvatore?" Christian asked, more irritated than before.

"Have some compassion Christian his girlfriend just died!"

"Mom," Maddie cut in. "We feel bad about Andie." It was true. They weren't bad people and didn't want to see anyone die. "But we're sure Damon doesn't want a card."

"He was probably compelling her to date him." Christian stated.

"Whatever," Janette rolled her eyes. "I'll sign the card for you."

Maddie and Christian both let out a groan. They could tell they weren't going to change her mind so instead they just let it go.

After Janette finished writing the card, she sealed it up and then looked around. "What do you want for breakfast?"

"Waffles."

"Oh, you can bring Damon some."

"Your obsession with Damon is worrisome." Christian joked.

Janette just ignored him. "I can make waffles."

Maddie grinned, "Do we have whipped cream?"

"I think your sister left you some."

"She better have." Maddie looked around and noticed a thick manilla packet lying across the table, it was on the side farthest away from her. She could only see the sides. "What's that?"

"Just my class roster."

"Have you opened it yet?"

Janette shook her head. "Nope."

"Why not?"

"I didn't know it was here until this morning. I didn't look at any of the mail from yesterday, besides it means summer is almost over."

Maddie nodded, understanding. "Yeah, but your back to teaching. Something you love."

"True. And you're a senior. Time is just flying by."

"I know."

"I don't think I can stomach having both my girls out of the house."

"Why not?" Maddie raised an eyebrow and had a mischievous smirk. "You and dad can get more alone time."

"Don't you start Maddison! You sound like your sister!"

"And that's a bad thing because …?"

"Because she's crazy." Christian joked.

Maddie let herself into the Boarding House, deciding against knocking. She had a plate wrapped up with breakfast that her mom had made and a card on top, held tightly in her hands. It was quiet, but she had a feeling that Damon was home. A part of her thought it might be a bad idea but she decided against it, heading to Damon's bedroom anyways. The door was open and she could hear something, sounded like paper moving almost.

"You just missed Elena." Damon spoke without turning around.

"That's a good thing," Maddie stood against the door. Damon turned around and gave her a slight smile. "I'm sorry about Andie."

Damon shrugged, "She was only a fake girlfriend."

"But you cared."

"What makes you think that?"

"Well the two of you did spend a good amount of time together. No matter how annoying you might have found her, a part of you cared. I'm sorry."

Damon shrugged, turning back around. Maddie walked over. "What are you doing?"

"Taking this down."

"Why?" Maddie frowned. Damon had informed her before of what was in his closet. Maps with Stefan's previous or current locations. She could see some news reports still thumb tacked on, the ones Damon hadn't taken off yet anyways.

"Lost cause." Damon spoke ripping down some more.

"Why do you say that?" She crossed her arms over her chest.

"I saw him last night?"

"Last night?" She frowned. "He came to Elena's birthday party?!"

"No. He just killed Andie."

"What?!"

"He compelled her."

"Why?"

"To send a message to me." Damon stated it.

"Which is?"

"Stop looking. Leave him be. He doesn't want our help."

"You're obviously upset but you will regret this later. He is your brother, not to mention you wouldn't be here if it wasn't for him."

Damon ignored her. "What's that?" He gestured to the bag in her hands.

"My mom wrote you a card and sent you breakfast."

"Well that was nice of her."

"More reasons why my dad hates you."

Damon sighed. "Your dad hated me from the moment he laid eyes on me."

Maddie chuckled, it was true. "True. He's not going to do anything to you thought."

"Obviously." Damon pointed to himself, "Vampire over here."

"So how does Elena feel about you giving up?"

Damon rolled his eyes. "She's even more determined to get him back. He supposedly called her from Tennessee last night."

"Supposedly?"

"He didn't say anything."

"You don't believe her?"

He was quiet for a bit. "Listen, I'm really in no mood to talk about this."

Maddie shrugged. "Fine, let's go eat breakfast. I'm hungry."

"You didn't eat yet?"

"No, figured I would give you some company." She smiled, "Unless you want me to go?"

"No, stay." Damon smirked. "You done hating me now?"

"Don't push it. I feel bad your girlfriend died."

"Blame it on that. You just missed having me around."

"Whatever." Maddie spoke walking out of Damon's room, he was right on her heals.

"Elijah." Maddie Bennett breathed out. She was in that place where you are half asleep and half awake. Therefore while her eyes was closed and she was half in la la land she could still sense the atmosphere around her, knowing she was lying down. And she awake enough that she could hear Damon say, "Nope, just me."

She felt herself jumping up, her eyes went wide and she yelled, "DAMON! WHAT THE HELL!"

"Keep your voice down, would you? I don't want your dad coming in here and trying to shoot me."

"My dad is at the hospital."

"Nope, he's home and he's coming upstairs."

"Are you serious?" With that Damon disappeared and Maddie's door opened.

"You alright?!" Christian wondered, looking at his daughter.

Maddie nodded, "Bad dream. Sorry for waking you."

Christian just nodded, "You sure?"

"Yeah."

"Alright, get some sleep." Maddie smiled and moved to act like she was going to bed. She noted something in her dad's hand as he closed the door. Once it was shut she could see Damon standing to the side, a finger pressed against his lips. He nodded to the door and Maddie nodded, understanding that her dad was still there. She moved her hands around searching for her remote. Once she found it, she turned on the TV. A little while after it began to play, Damon walked over sitting on her bed. She sighed, sitting up a tad.

"What are you doing here at five in the morning?!"

"Telling you to get ready."

"For what?"

"We're going to go get Stefan."

Maddie's interest perked up immediately, "Where is he?"

"Chicago, thank Katherine."

"Katherine? You would think she'd be staying away from Stefan considering he's with Klaus. I guess she is still in love with him."

Damon rolled his eyes and shrugged. "Start packing."

"What makes you think my parents are going to let me go?"

"Your mom will say yes."

"How do you know?"

"I may have called last night when you were sleeping and talked to her."

Maddie frowned thinking about it. "Is she coming?!"

"I haven't told Elena yet."

"I'm assuming your driving." Damon nodded. "I don't really think I can stand to be around her for that long."

"Well try. Now get up and start packing. I'll text you when I'm on my way to get you." And with that he was gone.

"Ass," Maddie breathed out. A text message came in a second later.

Damon- I heard that. You wound me.

Thank you all so much for reading! Thanks for all of the follows/alerts, favorites and reviews! YOU ARE ALL AMAZING!

I don't mean to ramble but I find it exciting to be writing in season 3! It's just crazy to me. I'm really excited to write Maddie going into her senior year of High School. I feel like in the show the characters go to school when it's convenient and don't really stress much, except Matt. Sorry to ramble. :')

I hope you all enjoy this chapter, REVIEW and tell me what you think.

In this chapter ... Maddie has had a good summer for the most part. Her sister made sure to keep her busy and entertained. She has been staying on contact with Damon as he searches for Stefan. Her mom informs her of Andie's death. Damon tells her that she is coming with him to find Stefan in Chicago.

On the next chapter ... Maddie goes to Chicago with Damon and Elena, she see's Klaus again.