Dance With Me Part One.

Author's Notes.

The characters does not belong to me only plot is mine.

Thanks for enormous amount of love and support you readers sent through your reviews. It really makes my day knowing how much you like this story.

Thanks to readers for following and favourite this story.

The first half of this chapter is fanfiction chapter that Damon wrote and Elena is reading and most of second half is Elena's Flashback.

(One Sided love.)

Chapter 5:

''Devon is feeling on top of the world. Today was day when he will finally express his love to Ella and he hope she feels the same love for him.

Feeling confident he went to pick her up and greeted by her Aunt Hannah with whom she is living with.

Ella's Aunt left to get her Camera just when Ella appeared on top of the stairs in beautiful dress.

''Devon.'' and just like that my mind got blurred as I took in the beauty my friend truly is. It's not that I don't found her beautiful but today seeing her all dressed up, specially for me, makes her even more beautiful in my eyes.

Seeing that I am still gawking at her, she gently touched my shoulder. ''Devon, are you okay? Is it me? Do I looked overdressed? ''

Damn now she is getting self conscious! ''No! No you looked perfect!'' she blushed so I backtrack like an idiot. ''I mean you look perfectly fine, beside next to me no one would notice you.''

I tried to make joke just to save my hidden feelings but to my dismay her face fell little but before I can fix my mistake her aunt arrived with Camera in her hand.

''Times for pictures! '' we both groaned at her enthusiasm but that didn't stop her when she scold us. ''Just because you both decide to go at prom as friends doesn't mean I can't take pictures. Prom is rite of passage guys and Ella your parents want to see there daughter's prom picture.''

After that we both posed for many pictures and then I led her outside to my car.

Like gentlemen I opened my car door for her before hopping in and start driving towards our prom.

''So are you excited about tonight? '' I asked once we reached our school.

''I would've been nervous if I was with some guy on date but being with you makes me only excited for this prom.'' She replied me with smile on her face and excitement shining her eyes.

We both went inside and enter crowded gym.

Holding Ella closer in my arms I led her to our friends table. I saw girls looking at her with envy eyes while few guys were staring at her lustfully but averted their eyes as soon they saw me noticing them.

Truth is not one of them is man enough to ask Ella for date just because she is my best friend which is perfectly fine with me as I don't want any of these unworthy guys to hurt her.

Once we reached our table I get her drink from punch bowl and we chatted with our friends enjoying our prom.

''Dance with me?'' I asked her half hour later when most of our friends left to dance.

"Sure.'' With that I led her to dance floor.

I can see blush on her pretty face when I bring her closer in my arms.

She felt so warm and soft in my arms and all I want to do is kiss her and when our gaze locked with each other in that moment all I want is to confess how much I love her.

The slow song in back ground, the dim lights and this perfect girl in my arms who was leaning closer towards me.

For second I thought we were going to kiss each other and even when I lean close enough to have perfect kiss with this perfect girl that moment passed away as they start announcing prom king and queen.

I stared at Ella who was now standing few inches away from me, looking everywhere instead at me.

''Ella?'' but before I can ask her anything my name was announced as prom king.

''Yay Devon! '' Everyone cheered for me and Ella gave me a beaming smile. ''Go!''

I went up at stage to get my crown and then our principal asked me and prom queen to Dance together.

Reluctantly I grabbed her hand and led her to dance floor. We were dancing to some slow romantic song and to my dismay she keep chattering to gain my attention but unfortunately for her my whole being was focused on my Ella who was standing in corner while smiling at me whenever our eyes connect.

I was waiting for this song to over when I twirled prom queen and by the time I looked again at Ella, she was gone.

''Excuse me.'' I left miss chattering queen on the dance floor in middle of song and rushed out to find my friend.

I asked few students if they saw her and they told me she head towards ladies room.

Feeling relaxed I was about to head back to the party but then thought to scare/ prank her at end of the corridor where ladies room is situated .

With that in mind I went to surprised her, I was almost near end of corridor when I heard her voice among few other girls. ''So let me get this straight? '' I heard girl voice. ''If Devon decides to sleep with any one of us at after party then you won't mind at all?''

What the hell! I peeked at end and saw Ella standing with few cheerleaders outside of the ladies room.

Wanting to give them piece of my mind I was about to show myself but before that I heard Ella's answer in clear and confident voice. ''Of course, he can sleep with who ever he wants, why would I mind. He is just my friend after all.''

In that moment hearing what she actually feels break my heart into billion tiny pieces. She just saw me as her friend and here I was, her stupid friend who was going to confess his undying love.

Hidden in that dark corridor I saw those girls walked passed me and went back to party, giggling at prospect of who will be sleeping with me.

I laughed at these foolish girls. Just because Ella don't want me like that doesn't mean I will fall in bed with one of them.

I laughed inwardly at my own stupid ness when I saw Ella appeared.

Hiding more in darkness I watched her watching those girls walking inside.

Her beautiful face was just as indifferent to this conversation as her voice was and yet still my heart longed for this beautiful girl who is and will always consider me just her friend.

She then went inside to the party, unaware that she left her broken hearted friend in that corridor and as tears dropped from my face I wiped them away and stopped them from coming out just like I have to stop my one sided love to ever come out from my heart.

With that in mind I went back to party, to my friend.

Years passed and I stayed her best friend. I watched her date few times and supported her in finding happiness.

Then when her heart got broken I was there to mend it back.

I even tried to date but couldn't give my heart to another girl and now after years of friendship I am still her best friend.

Until I found a way to express my love again and I hope this time she will understand what I feel for her.)

Elena has tears in her eyes by the time she reached end of the chapter.

It's been whole month since she start reading this story.

She is glad that writer updates every week because the more she read the more she got connected with this story and characters.

It's uncanny resemblance to her own story startled her and for a while she suspects Bonnie is author of this story.

Her suspect was proven wrong because one day she left review when Bonnie came over to watched movie.

Elena wanted one chapter in Ella's P.O.V but then reply came instantly like always .

From D.L.E (I wish to write Ella's POV too but I am afraid I don't know her feelings right now, so please be patient with me as I figure it out)

The reply was cryptic but then again he must be trying to keep Ella's feelings hidden.

They talked through Private messages and to her surprise the inspiration behind this story was his own friendship.

Previous chapters of this story was all about Ella and Devon transition from friends to best friends and like most of readers Elena was rooting for them to be more than friends but today's update just broke her heart.

''How can she be so stupid!'' Elena muttered angrily while wiping her tears away.

But then she remember her first ever Homecoming party. The only time when she thought Damon and her can be something more.

(Flashback

I was happy to be in Damon's arms as we danced together and the way he keep watching me makes me feel more beautiful girl tonight, I even forgot his earlier remarks (Geez Elena stop fussing over your dress and beside you will look best looking student there with me by your side.) Yet now in his arms that joking remark feels truth because I can feels eyes on us but right now none of that matters to me.

All I want is to end this perfect dance with giving kiss to this perfect man.

For second I thought we both were leaning closer to kiss each other but then that moment was passed and they start announcing Homecoming King and Queen.

Trisha Scott was announced Homecoming Queen, like that was surprise, she was head cheerleader after all.

We clapped with others and that gave me time to stand few inches away to compose myself.

I saw Damon watching me with worried eyes. "Elena are you okay?'' Before I can assure him , Damon's name was called as Homecoming King. "Go Damon! '' I pushed him happily towards stage where he got crowned.

I was happy as everyone cheered for him along with me.

My happiness was short lived when everyone start chanting for king and queen to dance.

I saw Coach encouraging them to Dance and then Damon led Trisha towards dance floor.

D.J played another song and I can hear everyone complimenting how good they both looked together but I ignored these voices because Damon was staring at me whenever he can and that makes me more special than Trisha.

''Look at them.'' I heard Sarah talking to her friends. ''They looked so hot ! I bet they're going to do different kind of dancing between sheets tonight.'' They all snicker together but I couldn't stand to hear more.

Giving one last glance towards my friend who was twirling Trisha in his arms, I left party and went outside to get some air.

Cool crisp air was blessing on my warm body that was fuming with anger and little bit of jealousy.

Whenever I feel strong enough to act on my feelings, someone or something reminds me that Damon is way out of my league, that I am just some small town girl who got lucky because Damon Salvatore pitted her to be her friend.

My heart clenched as these insecurities fogged my mind but then I remember how we danced, when I was feeling important and secure in his arms, when I found courage to almost kiss his lips and I'm sure he lean in too.

My courage returned and I was about to head back to the party but saw Sarah and her friends walking outside with few of guys clearly heading to after party.

I tried to move past them but Sarah stopped me. "Elena! What are you doing here?''

She studied my face and soon figure it out. "Oh I get it, someone got jealous seeing Damon dancing with most perfect and beautiful girl in school.''

I didn't feel her remark important enough to answer her but that make them think I was embarrassed because next thing I know they start laughing at my face. ''poor Elena crushing on someone who is only friends with her because he pity on her.''

Hearing these words were like slapped on my face, its hurt that they all saw me and my friendship just charity case for Damon.

''Damon do not pity me! He is good person, In fact better than any one of you and he is truly my best friend! '' I told them in calm and control voice to not give away any sign of weakness.

That was enough to wipe smiles off their face and I was about to leave when she stopped me again.

''Just Friend ? She stepped closer blocking my path. " So you are totally cool with Damon hooking up with another girl?'' her curious gaze was piercing right through me but I refused to break down in front of them, so biggest lie fell from my lips.

''He can hook up with anyone he wants, It didn't matter to me.'' Faking most indifferent smile I lied more. '' I mean why would I will be bothered? He is just my friend after all. As long he is happy then so am I.''

They watched me with stunned silence as I stood head held high while my heart was thundering inside me.

I guess they bought my lie because they left me then.

I watched them walked away and part of me wants to ran away from this place that made me feel so small but then I remember my friend who I know is only one who truly care for me.

So with heavy heart I went inside towards the party but now one thing is clear to me that Damon Salvatore is just my friend and I can't dream or think or even hope to be anything more for him because for his world I will always be Elena Gilbert, his charity case friend.

End of Flashback)

New tears replaced old ones as similarity of both her reality and that fanfiction chapter pierced her heart.

Standing up Elena stare at her reflection and even though years of hard work has turned her into success full woman, She still sometimes saw old insecure Elena.

Sighing she opened her laptop to leave review.

''Today's chapter touches my heart and even though I felt Devon's pain I couldn't help but sympathise with Ella. Something like that happened with me and I hope that unlike me she find it in herself to admit what she truly feels.''

Sending that review she went to take long relaxing bath.

While taking bath Elena couldn't help but wonder what would had happened if she kissed Damon that night. Would he accepted her love or refused her love and then not only he would had break her heart but also break their friendship.

Once she cleaned herself, Elena quickly changed into black silk night gown and was about to head to bed when she saw mail on her phone it was reply from D.L.E .

''Thanks for your reviews. I am little intrigued because you mentioned similarities between situation you found Ella and yourself. Please do share your experience with me and as for hoping that these characters admit their love, well that what I wish for everyone to have courage to admit their true feelings because trust me knowing is better than living in regrets for rest of your life. ''

Staring at these words touched Elena right through her soul.

Without giving another thought she grabbed her robe and keys before leaving her house and start driving towards Damon house.

Who would have thought a chapter will give Elena her courage back as she will finally admit her feelings for him and no matter what his answer will be at least Elena knows she won't live life filled with regrets anymore.

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Author's Notes.

Here you go part one of this chapter. I will update second part of this chapter which is also last chapter in few weeks and then Epilogue during Valentine's day.

Please send me your reviews and if you got confused reading this chapter then do ask me.