Chapter 2: I Hate My Life
Sitting in the back of the limo, the brunette stared out of the window as she got lost in her own thoughts. The girl was a wreck of nerves. Closing her eyes
tightly, she inhaled and took a deep breath. Linking her fingers together, she tried to calm herself down as she hummed quietly to herself, feeling woozy.
"Honey, are you alright?" Caroline asked her, rubbing her back.
"Were here sweetheart." Miranda told her, a smile on her face.
The limo came to a sudden stop as the brunette gripped the seat and her heart began pounding in her ears. Why was she getting so worked up? She could do this. She could do anything if she put her mind to it. She just had to want it as well. Rubbing her hands together, she opened her eyes wide.
"I'm fine Car." Elena shuffled across the seat, getting out of the limo.
"Elena! ELena, over here!" The paparazzi yelled.
"You okay sweetie?" Miranda asked, rubbing her shoulder gently.
"Just nervous," She whispered, feeling shaky as she smiled, blowing kisses.
"You'll be okay honey. We're right here with you." Caroline nodded in agreement with a smile.
"Damon! Damon!" The paparazzi called out.
Elena looked up as she heard his name being called and looked over her shoulder, holding back a gasp. Oh my god. That's him. Damon Salvatore, Hollywood's bad boy. He looked even better in person. Biting her lip, she looked him over, her imagination going wild as she shook her head, shaking the thoughts.
"Come on Lena. Let's move up." Caroline told her, smiling.
The brunette smiled and lifted her dress as she walked up the carpet, looking up when she seen an interviewer calling her over with a smile on her face.
"Well hello Elena. How are you on this glamorous occasion?"
"I feel amazing," Smiling big, she looked around, "There's so many stars. It's just like a dream."
"I understand," She replied, laughing, "So you're performing tonight then?"
"Yes I am performing tonight. It should be fun."
"I'm sure all of your fans are looking forward to it. I know we all are."
"Awh, thank you. I hope you all enjoy it too."
"Have a good night Elena."
"You too."
The brunette took off down the carpet again, following her mom and Caroline as she concentrated on not tripping. That would have made her a big laughing-stock. Alaric followed after Damon as he made his way down the carpet too. Looking around, he seen Elena and smirked. She was even more gorgeous in person.
"Come on Troy. Let's go inside." Alaric told him with a nod.
The brunette followed Caroline and Miranda inside, looking around with a smile. Walking over to their assigned seats, they all sat down together, looking around.
"Feeling better now? Not so nervous?" The blonde questioned her.
"Much better Car." Elena told her as her mom smiled big.
"I'm just a...little bit nervous about my performance."
"Oh shh, you will rock it!"
"I doubt that." The brunette blushed with a shrug.
"You need more confidence." Miranda told her.
The brunette chewed her lip and looked around, her eyes finding Damon as he walked inside with his manager. Studying him, she looked away. How can a guy look that good? Its just not possible. Maybe only in fairy-tales.
"Up next, we have our Miss Hollywood Sweetheart performing, but before that, we have the Hollywood's Hottest Stud award."
Elena bit her lip, a blush covering her cheeks as she looked around at all the stars, her eyes bright with excitement. She loved the kind of atmosphere that
the room held. It was full of fun and laughter.
"Then after that we have Hollywood's Hottest Female." The presenter told them, smiling.
"Come on Lena, we better go and get you ready." Caroline to her.
Nodding, she stood up and moved through the crowd as she followed Caroline backstage. Watching her, Damon smirked and took a sip of his drink as he leaned back, looking at the presenter.
The brunette looked into the mirror, checking herself over. She looked different. Her makeup was a smoky black, deep red lipstick with a light blush on her cheeks. Her hair was pulled up into a quive, her hair straightened and reaching below her shoulders. She was wearing a black dress that hugged her in all the right places, reaching mid-thigh as it was covered in glitter and jewels all over. To top it off, she was working black stilettos. She looked like a full on diva.
"Mr hottie Damon Salvatore won hottest stud." Caroline told her, walking in.
"Hmm, no surprise." Elena commented.
"What was that?" Caroline asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Uh...nothing." She shook her head quickly.
"Okay, are you ready to get this show on the road?"
"No." The brunette replied nervous.
"You'll be okay." Caroline told her, smiling as she led her to the side of the stage.
"Now, we have Elena Gilbert singing her single Mirrors."
The lights went out as everyone began looking around in confusion. What was happening? Elena walked out onto stage with her dancers, hanging her head as she got into place.
Shut up, shut up
Come here
Shut your mouth and close the door, I wanna
Watch you while you take it off, I'm gonna
Take a blindfold, put it on and then I
Drop the letter to the floor, I said shut up
Caroline crossed her fingers for her friend as her mom smiled, watching her daughter proudly. Damon watched the brunette smirking as he tilted his head
to the side, looking her over.
Turning the lights out, burning the candles
And the mirrors gon' fog tonight
Turning the lights out, tighten the handcuffs
And the mirrors gon' fog tonight
The brunette swayed her hips, moving across the stage to her male dancer as she stared down at him, light pressing her stiletto against his neck.
My stiletto on your neck until I
Tie your hands above the bed, you've got to
But boy, don't pull the trigger yet
I haven't reloaded the clip, no matter
Squeeze, hot, hold that pose, you know I like it, do it
Sweetheart, I'm the boss, I'll let you get close to it
I'm gonna make tonight a show
I'll make your love grenade explode
Turning the lights out, burning the candles
And the mirrors gon' fog tonight
Turning the lights out, tighten the handcuffs
And the mirrors gon' fog tonight
Turning the lights out, burning the candles
And the mirrors gon' fog tonight
Turning the lights out, tighten the handcuffs
And the mirrors gon' fog tonight
Damon's blue eyes glazed over with lust as he watched the brunette dancing around the stage in her short dress and the fuck me stilettos. Licking his lips, he
smirked and leaned back into his chair, taking a gulp of his drink, his eyes never leaving her, no matter what she did.
Sex, love, control, vanity
Sex, love, control, vanity
Sex, love, control, vanity
(And the mirrors gonna fall tonight)
Sex, love, control, vanity
(And the mirrors gonna fall tonight)
Sex, love, control, vanity
(And the mirrors gonna fall tonight)
Sex, love, control, vanity
(The mirrors gon' fog tonight)
Vanity, vanity
"Right," Damon leaned forward, "That settles it."
"That settles it?" Alaric questioned in confusion, "I'm sorry, did I miss something? What are you talking about?"
"I like her." He told him.
"No! Bad idea. Stay away from her Damon!"
Squeeze, hot, hold that pose, you know I like it, do it
Sweetheart, I'm the boss, I'll let you get close to it
I'm gonna make tonight a show
I'll make your love grenade explode
"Yes!" Caroline clapped, jumping up and down.
Turning the lights out, burning the candles
And the mirrors gon' fog tonight
Turning the lights out, tighten the handcuffs
And the mirrors gon' fog tonight
Turning the lights out, burning the candles
And the mirrors gon' fog tonight
Turning the lights out, tighten the handcuffs
And the mirrors gon' fog tonight
And the mirrors gon' fog tonight
And the mirrors gon' fog tonight
The brunette grinned as the crowd stood in applause and bowed. Her body was running with an adrenaline rush, making her shake and laugh inside.
"Thank you so much!" Elena rushed off stage as Caroline shrieked, hugging her and they both laughed.
"Now, we have the results of the hottest female," Opening the envelope, she smiled, "And our winner is..."
Caroline looked over at Elena who was too busy looking through her bag, her features in full concentration mode. The brunette lifted her drink, taking a sip.
"Elena Gilbert!"
"What?" Elena looked up in shock, almost choking on her drink.
"Go!" Caroline smiled, giving her a nudge as she clapped.
Getting to her feet, she blushed as she looked at everyone cheering her on. Walking past tables, she laughed high fiving people who held their hands up and made her way on to the stage. Smiling, she hugged the presenter and took the award gently, biting her lip.
"Oh wow. I," Rubbing her forehead, she bit her lip, "I'm lost for words. I really don't know what to say. It's an honour to receive such an award, especially
at the age of 17. So, thank you to everyone who voted for me, to all of my fans. You have given me such support and I appreciate it. Without you, I
wouldn't be here today, so thank you."
The brunette smiled big and blew a kiss to the audience as she made her way off the stage. The raven hair guy watched closely. She was different.
The brunette laughed at something the blonde had said as she got into the limo after her. Damon watched her from a distance, a smirk on his face as he watched the limo drive off.
"What are you..." He shook his head, "I told you to stay away from her!"
"You're not going to listen to me, are you?"
"Now now Alaric, do I ever? I'm keeping an eye on Elena Gilbert."Damon told him, walking off.
"Man, I hate my life."
A/N: Hey everyone, hope you enjoy :)
I take no credit for the song, it was Mirrors by Natalia Kills.
Shauna
xxx