How did Leslie interpret Damon's claim on her? Does she think he has feelings for her? Or, does she think something else entirely? The MAJOR question is... what is going through DAMON'S mind? Want to know? Read and find out! PLEASE Review! :)

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Chapter 28

(Leslie's POV)

After my happy reunion with my Bestie, I decided to simply go sit outside on the balcony with my him in my arms. I held him close to my chest and simply caressed his back slowly. I leaned my head back on the chair and simply stared up at the sky. I smiled and said casually.

"I'm glad you forgave me. I was beginning to feel lonely. You have no idea, what has gone down recently. My brain is like going at a thousand miles an hour, right now."

He simply looked up at me and gave me, what I would guess, was a questioning stare. I simply sighed and said.

"Right now, I don't even know what to think. I don't even know if I want to think. That's how messed up I am."

I felt him move and then come more closely towards me. He slowly and carefully began to rub his soft, furry cheek against the right side of my throat. I smiled lightly and said.

"Don't worry, I'm okay. I'm just like... so confused. Damon is so... complicated. I don't even know if I should still be friends with him, or if I should just leave."

I instantly felt him stop his caressing and freeze against my skin. I simply laughed quietly and said.

"Chill. If I do go, you are more than welcomed to come with me."

He didn't respond. He simply stayed still and didn't move. I grabbed him and slowly pulled him away, so I could see his face. I studied him carefully and I realized that he seemed disappointed. I instantly hugged him closely to me and whispered.

"I know. You probably think I'm a crappy friend and you want to pull my hairs out, but you have to try and understand me. Damon said something today, that made me feel... I don't want to say creeped out because I'm not. I feel... I don't even know how I feel. It's just like... strange or something. I don't know, I'm so confused."

He simply looked up at me expectantly. Obviously, waiting for me to elaborate. I sighed and replied.

"Damon said... I was his. He told me that he didn't like sharing and that I belonged to him. I won't lie to you. He freaking pissed me off. I'm not some dog or house, for him to say that I belong to him. I'm being straight up when I say that it took me a lot of effort not to punch him in the mouth."

I then stared up at the sky and said.

"Not only that, but he went all jealous, psychotic boyfriend on me. He compelled James to stay away from me and he made a huge deal because I danced with him. Since when am solely reserved to dance with just him? Last I checked, I am single. So, I can dance with whoever the hell I want."

At that, I felt his claws dig quickly into my shoulder. I blinked and instantly pulled him away from me. He immediately gave me an apologetic smile and rubbed his face against my hand. I stared at him questioningly, but then brought him into a hug again. He instantly rubbed his face against my cheek and I laughed lightly. I merely smiled and said.

"If that's you saying sorry, then you are forgiven. If not, that's cool."

I felt him immediately nod his head against my cheek and I just laughed. His face was so furry and ticklish. I really couldn't help myself. I laughed quietly and then said.

"Anyway, what has me really worried are his reasons. Why did he say that? Does he like me? Does he just want my blood? Did he think I was Katherine? What the hell is going on through his head?"

I then got up and placed him on the chair. I went to the side of the balcony and placed my hands on the railing. I stared up at the sky and said.

"What the hell are you thinking, Damon? Why did you react that way? Were you drunk?"

Then I smiled slightly and turned to face my Bestie. He was still in the same spot staring directly at me. I merely smirked and said.

"I wonder if vampires can even get drunk. Is that even possible? If I decide to still be cool with Damon, I'll ask him about that tomorrow."

Then I shook my head and turned back to stare towards the woods. Suddenly, something that I hadn't thought about before struck me. Damon had told Vickie that the only one that would ever taste my blood would be him... That was it! Damon didn't want me likethat ! He just wants my blood.

OH MAN, WHAT A RELIEF!

I instantly smiled and sighed with great relief. I immediately turned around to face my crow and said joyfully.

"Okay, I made up my mind. I can still be cool with him because he doesn't want me!"

I saw him stare at me and give me a completely confused look. I instantly went towards him and picked him up in my arms. I slowly caressed his head and said completely relieved.

"I told you that Damon's a vampire. So, what do vampires drink? Blood! Damon didn't claim me as his because he likes me. He did that because he wants my blood. Man, I am like so relieved!"

Then I frowned and said.

"Well, I'm cool with him about the whole you're mine thing, but I'm still pissed with him for telling James to stay away from me. Is he serious? James isn't even a vampire, so I really don't understand why he got all mad."

Then I laughed lightly and said.

"Maybe if I go to the hospital and fill a pint of blood for him, he might chill out. Then again... I'm not that nice. I don't reward people after they piss me off."

I merely shrugged then continued petting him lightly. I was so relieved that was Damon's reasoning. Then I pulled my Bestie away and asked.

"I'm right. Right? Why else would Damon say that? He obviously just wants my blood. Besides, Stefan told me that Damon still loves that Katherine chick."

I hugged him close to me again and said with a laugh.

"Not trying to be mean or anything, but Damon's an idiot. I know he's my friend and all, but how can he still love her? She played him. Well, actually... she played both of them and he still has feelings for her. If it were me, I would have told her to go to hell a long time ago."

Then I simply shrugged and said.

"Whatever, his feelings and past life are none of my business. I'm just real glad he's cool with me. I'm glad our friendship hasn't gotten awkward or anything. He's my friend and that's it."

I instantly felt him begin rubbing his face along my throat. I smiled and said.

"Don't be jealous, you're above him. You know, now that I think of it. You remind me of him. You're both dark and mysterious in your own way. I don't really know much about you. Just like Damon, I don't know much about him either. I know a little about his past, but him personally? The way he thinks and why he thinks that way is still a mystery to me. He's a complicated guy."

I then sat back down on my chair, with him in my arms, and said.

"He's complicated, but he's still my friend. Yeah, he may be a little whack and impulsive at times. But those are the things that make him cool to hang out with. He's funny in a sarcastic way and knows how to take a joke."

Then I shook my head and said.

"Although, I am going to get him back for the whole James thing. I already have a plan. Damon thinks he's so smart, but I always have and ace up my sleeve. I won't punch his mouth because he did help my little cousin."

I sighed and said gratefully.

"He didn't have to do that, but he did it anyways. He did it, even after I told him to stay away from me. He still helped my little cousin and relieved his pain. For that, I am grateful to him, but I don't appreciate his attitude towards my friends. What's he going to do? Track down all my guy friends and rip their throats out?"

I simply smiled and shook my head lightly. Suddenly, I felt him move from my arms and stand. He slowly stood up and walked up my stomach to lay on my chest. I felt his claws dig into my skin, but I didn't mind. He sat in the center of my chest and instantly got comfortable. He then raised his head and poked me on the cheek. I instantly smiled at him and said reassuringly.

"Don't worry. If Damon even tries to hurt you, I'll make sure he can never have sex for the rest of his undead life. So, if he bugs you just let me know. I'll teach him a lesson he'll never forget."

Then I sighed and said honestly.

"James is an okay guy, but Damon. I don't know, there's just something about him that always make me laugh. I guess it's just that he's naturally funny. Anyway, can I let you in on a little secret?"

He immediately looked up at me and nodded. I just laughed at his serious, secretive look then said.

"Can I trust you, though?"

He then looked at me and gave a look that seemed like he was offended. I just laughed and said with a smile.

"Okay, well I never said this to anyone, but the first time I saw Damon. I thought he was like really hot. I know, what a surprise. Leslie Gilbert finally thinks someone's hot. Yeah, yeah, whatever, but it's true. Although, as soon as I saw him I thought something else to. I thought he was just player and that he couldn't be trusted. I instantly judged him without even knowing him."

Then I smiled and said.

"Now, I don't think of him that way. I mean I still think he's hot, but not like that. Now, he's just my messed up vamp friend. Because honestly, Damon has some issues. Some anger and trust issues."

Then I slowly lifted my hand and began to rub his back. I rubbed his back and then slowly moved towards his feathers. I caressed them gently and stared up at the sky. I smiled and then said.

"You wanna go for a walk?"

He immediately looked up at me and nodded his head. I just smiled and said.

"Alright, let me just get my jacket and I'll come right out."

I was about to set him down. When he suddenly moved and perched himself on my shoulder. I just blinked and said.

"Okay, you can come inside if you want."

I simply smiled and then walked back inside my room. I went straight for my closet and grabbed Danny's jacket from the hanger. Yeah, I still hadn't given it back to him and I highly doubted I ever would. I liked his jacket. It was really warm and big on me. I then grabbed him from my shoulder and set him on the sofa. I instantly slipped on the jacket and pulled my hair out of it. I let it fall casually and then I turned to face him. Before I could go grab him, he instantly flew up and landed gracefully on my right shoulder. I simply smiled and said.

"Looks, like we're ready. Let's go."

I opened my door and then walked quietly down the hall. I was about to go down the stairs. When I heard a voice say.

"Leslie, where are you going? It's late."

I simply sighed and turned around to stare at my twin. She was already changed and had on a pair of sweats with a white tank top. I smirked and said.

"Going out to find Bambi. Stefan never told me if Bambi was a dude or a chick. I guess he forgot to ask since he was too busy draining Thumper."

From the corner of my eye, I could've sworn I saw my Bestie smile. Elena just shook her head at me and said.

"Very funny, Leslie. Seriously, where are you going? It's late out."

I simply sighed and said.

"I'm going out for a walk. A lot has gone down and..."

"Can I come with?"

I frowned and said.

"What?"

She then came towards me and said with a smile.

"You said you would help me be braver. I walk in the woods might help. What do you say?"

I though about it for a moment and decided she was right. Elena was terrified of the woods. There was absolutely no way anyone could make her walk into the woods alone. So, I simply smiled and said.

"Okay, let's go, but we won't be alone."

She frowned and said.

"Come on, Leslie. Don't scare me before I even get there."

I just laughed and said.

"Not like that, smart one. I mean my Bestie is coming with us to."

That's when she instantly stared at my shoulder and noticed him for the first time. She smiled at him and said.

"Well, it was about time I finally met your mysterious Bestie."

She extended her hand towards him and to my surprise, he snapped at her. He opened his mouth and quickly tried to bite her hand off. Elena instantly backed away and stared at him in surprise. I merely laughed at her and said.

"I don't think he likes you."

She seemed offended by this fact. Elena was used to everyone always liking her. For my Bestie to act like that, didn't suit to well with her. She then looked at me and said.

"Why, not? I haven't done anything to him. Why doesn't he like me?"

I simply shrugged and said.

"I guess it's because he doesn't trust you."

She then seemed to relax and she said.

"Yeah, that must be it."

She then smiled at him again and said happily.

"Don't worry Mr. Crow, I won't hurt you. If you're friends with Leslie, then I'm sure you will grow to like me to."

I looked over at my Bestie and the look he had said otherwise. His expression seemed a bit skeptical. Almost as if he were saying, "I highly doubt that". I simply smiled lightly and said.

"Alright, well Bestie this my little sister Elena. Elena this is my Bestie. There, now everyone knows everyone. Let's go already. Before Aunt Jenna wakes up and tells us to go back to bed."

Elena instantly nodded and walked down the stairs. I followed close behind her and walked towards the back door.

Once we were outside, Elena instantly backed away from the woods and came to stand beside me. Luckily, she was on my left side. Because I was pretty sure my Bestie would snap at her again. I simply smiled and said.

"Okay, Elena. If you wanna be brave, you have to actually want it and put some effort into it. So, I want you take the first step and walk into the woods alone. I'll be right behind you, so don't trip."

She immediately turned to stare at me in horror and said.

"No way! I am not going in there first! Nuh uh, you can't make me!"

I simply shrugged and said.

"Like I said, you have to want to be braver. If you don't want to then just go back inside, Elena."

With that, I walked past her and started walking towards the woods. Suddenly, she grabbed my arm and pulled me back. She stared directly at me and said.

"I want it, Leslie! I want to be braver! I'll do it! I'll do anything in order to stop being such a coward!"

I stared at her in shock and before I could respond. She was already walking into the woods with her head held high and look of determination on her face. I smiled and then turned to look at my Bestie. He seemed to be studying Elena as well. I simply sighed and then went to follow after her. I quickly reached her and we began to walk side by side. She then looked at me and said.

"You know, it's not as bad as I thought it would be. It's not scary at all."

I simply smiled and then tilted my head to look at my Bestie. It seemed like there was some type of unspoken communication between us because he immediately knew what to do. He flew away from me and instantly disappeared into the trees. Elena stared after him and said.

"Where did he go?"

I simply shrugged and said.

"I guess he's hungry."

She stared at me curiously and then nodded her head. That's when I heard a distinct flap of wings quickly approaching us from behind. I immediately smiled and ducked behind one of the trees. That's when I saw my Bestie swoop down and lift Elena's hair up over her face. Elena immediately screamed.

"Ahhhhhhhhh!"

She lifted her hands in the air and began trying to swat him away. He easily dodged her attacks and flew to sit on a nearby tree. She instantly stared up him and I could see she was scared. I simply walked out from behind the tree and said laughing.

"Chill, little sis. It was just a joke. You got to admit it was funny."

"It was so not funny! He nearly scared me to death! I thought he was going to pull all of my hairs out!"

She then leaned over and braced herself on her knees. She was taking calm, deep breaths and I was just laughing at her. When I looked up, I realized my Bestie was no longer there. I looked in all of the trees, but I couldn't find him. Where had he gone? I then turned to look at Elena and I said.

"Elena, where's my Bestie? Do you see him anywhere?"

She then stood up straight and stared out into the trees. She squinted in the darkness, but then shook her head. She sighed and said.

"No, he's gone. I'm sorry, Leslie. I didn't mean to scare him away. It's just that I was so freaked out that I didn't even realize what I was doing. I'm..."

"It's cool. It's not your fault, Elena. Maybe he just got hungry and went for a snack. Don't apologize either, we were the ones that scared the living hell out of you. Sorry about that, but I just wanted to see your face. It was absolutely priceless."

Then she smiled and said.

"Yeah, it was pretty funny."

I then smiled back at her and said.

"I'm also really proud of you. You didn't run away screaming and you didn't call for me. Nice job."

She then stared at me and said.

"I didn't, did I? Well, that's some progress."

"Definitely."

That when I suddenly had a great a idea. My big bro's birthday would be coming up soon. During one of our get to know you conversations, Stefan had told me when his birthday was. I instantly turned to look at Elena and said.

"Hey, how would you like to sing a song with me at The Grill?"

She immediately turned to stare at me completely confused and said.

"What?"

"Yeah, come on. It'll be fun."

"Why?"

"Because I want everyone to know that I'm not the only one with a special talent."

She simply stared at me completely out of it and said.

"What on earth are you talking about?"

"Singing, Elena. I can dance, but you can sing. You can change your voice in all sorts of different tones. I'll do chorus for you, but come on. Just give it a try."

Her eyes were wide with shock simply staring at me. She immediately shook her head and said.

"No, I'm not going to sing infront of everyone. No, I won't do it."

That's when I folded my hands across my chest and said annoyed.

"Oh, so I can do what you want me to do, but you can't even do me one favor. Thanks a lot, Elena. Next time you want something, go tell your best friend Caroline. Because I'm just gonna slam the door in your face."

With that, I turned my back to her and kicked a piece of wood nearby. Elena immediately fell for my gulit trap. She came towards me and placed her hand on my shoulder. I shrugged her off and simply stared out into the trees. She sighed and said pleadingly.

"Don't be mad, Leslie. I'll do it, okay. Just don't be mad."

I turned towards her and said.

"You mean it?"

She nodded and said.

"Of course, I do. So, which song do you have in mind?"

"I'll tell you later."

She then nodded and said quietly.

"Leslie, I think that I'm..."

I stared at her and noticed that she seemed very hesitant. She appeared to be embarassed or something like that. I tilted my head to the side and said.

"You're, what? What's wrong?"

She took a deep breath and said.

"I think... I'm getting weak. I haven't trained in any way. I haven't gotten into a fight or gone to the GYM. You know very well that I don't wear dark clothing either. I don't know what to do. I... I need your help. Can you help me?"

I instantly smiled at her and said.

"Of course, I can. I just need to know how you want to regain your strength. Do you want to fight or do you want to..."

She didn't even let me finish. She immediately looked up and said quickly.

"Dance, I want to dance and move around. You'll have me on the floor before I can even swing."

I merely smiled and said.

"Alright, I know a clearing up ahead. Lets go."

She nodded and then I began to lead the way. She followed close behind me and didn't speak. Once we arrived, she immediately gasped in shock. Yeah, I thought that might be her reaction.

The meadow was completely covered with the most greenest grass I had ever seen. It had small, blue flowers growing almost in a circular formation. It had a clear view of the sky and was very large in size. I had to admit that it was nice. Elena instantly stared at me and said.

"It's so beautiful, Leslie."

I simply nodded my head in agreement and said.

"So, which type of music do want?"

She immediately grinned and said.

"Reggaeton."

I just smiled at her and said.

"My type of music. Why did you chose it though?"

She then walked towards the center of the clearing and replied.

"It has more rhythm and beat."

I shrugged and said.

"True that."

I stared at her and said.

"Did you bring your iPod? Cuz, I don't have anything on me."

She just smiled at me and said.

"Of course, I do. This was part of the reason I wanted to come with you."

I just shook my head and smiled at her. Then I frowned and said.

"What about speakers? We can't dance to something we can't hear."

She just smiled and replied.

"Way ahead of you, Leslie."

She then pulled out a small cube from her pocket and flung it into the air. Once it reached the ground, a small light appeared on the top. Suddenly, the top part opened and the box appeared to grow in size. Before I knew it, I was staring at a six foot speaker standing infront of me. I simply smiled and said casually.

"Danny, right?"

Elena smiled back at me and said.

"Yeah, he gave it to me last year."

I simply nodded and then said.

"Connect it and chose whoever you want."

She nodded and did as I said. Suddenly, the song, "Nada de Na" by Angel & Khriz blasted through the speakers. I immediately backed away and covered my ears. I then moved towards the center of the meadow and did what I do best.

(Damon's POV)

What the hell was she doing? Was she trying tease me on purpose? Leslie and Elena were both dancing to what sounded like hip-hop, but it was in Spanish. They were both moving their hips to the beat and twirling around all over the place.

Although, Leslie was much more sensual in the way she moved. She would move her hips from left to right with one hand in her hair. She would hug herself and sometimes throw her hair back. She would then walk slowly forward and then go down. She would interlock her fingers and lift her hands in the air. While moving her hips to the beat. Not only that, but she would put one hand over the other and do an in and out motion infront of her body.

She wasn't the only thing that interested me. I had a lot of questions of how a small box could turn into a huge speaker. How was that even possible? Elena said some guy named, Danny, had given it to her and according to Saint Stefan, he was their older cousin. Where the hell had he bought it from, though? I had never heard of anything like that. A really small cube turning into a huge speaker? Maybe it was some new invention from China or something.

Leslie was clearly enjoying herself, having a great time. Is that the way she was dancing with that idiot? Maybe I shouldn't have let him go so easily. Maybe I should've just ripped his throat out and fed him to the dogs.

Wait a minute, why the hell did I just think that? I knew the answer before I even asked it. She was mine. Leslie was mine and I wasn't going to let some stupid jock take her away from me. She was claimed the second had I laid eyes on her.

Leslie had even admitted that she liked me the first day she saw me. She said she thought I was hot. I won't deny it, I felt a bit smug. Although, she had also claimed she had misjudged me, but now she liked me as a friend. She said she still thought I was hot, but that she no longer thought of me as a player or untrustworthy. She had confessed that to me in secret and I could tell she wasn't lying. The feeling I felt when she said that was like no other. I simply wanted to shift back and kiss her until her lips were swollen.

Why did I want her? Her blood? Her, personally? I really didn't know at this point. According to Saint Stefan, I was faliing in love with her. Which, I think is a load of bull. Since, the only reason I'm here is Katherine. Katherine is the love of my life, not Leslie. Or, was simply trying to convince myself of that? Leslie was right. Stupid Emotions!

She had told me how she had reasoned things out and that she would still be my friend. She believed that I simply claimed her because I wanted her blood. Was she right? No way in hell! I wanted her, but I also wanted Katherine. My love for her wasn't simply going to go away that easily. Leslie, unknowingly, was slowly winning a place in my undead heart. No, she already had a place in my heart. The problem was that she was winning more of it as the days passed by.

I was still in my crow form and I had decided to perch myself on the tallest tree in order to avoid her seeing me. I stared down at her and noticed that she was sitting on the floor with a guitar in her hand. Where the hell had that come from? She didn't have it a minute ago. That's when I noticed a guitar case sitting on the right side of her. Not only that, but there was a small cube lying beside the case as well. The huge speaker was no where to be seen. She was playing it softly and it sounded like a very familiar tune. Then I looked at Elena and watched as she put a different cube in her pocket. Was that the speaker? She then walked back to Leslie and sat next to her. Elena took a deep breath and then I heard her.

(A/N: Italics-Elena / Bolded Italics-Leslie and Elena)

"Today was a fairytale, you were the prince

I used to be a damsel in distress

You took me by the hand, and you picked me up at six

Today was a fairytale, today was a fairytale

Today was a fairytale, I wore a dress

You wore a dark, gray t-shirt

You told me I was pretty when I looked like a mess

Today was a fairytale

Time slows down, whenever you're around

But can you feel this magic in the air?

It must've been the way you kissed me

Fell in love when I saw you standing there

It must've been the way

Today was a fairytale

It must've been the way

Today was a fairytale

Today was a fairytale

You've got a smile that takes me to another planet

Every move you make, everything you say is right

Today was a fairytale

Today was a fairytale

All that I can say is now it's getting so much clearer

Nothing made sense until I saw your face

Today was a fairytale

Time slows down, whenever you're around...

Yeah, yeah...

But can you feel this magic in the air?

It must've been the way you kissed me

Fell in love when I saw you standing there

It must've been the way

Today was a fairytale

It must've been the way

Today was a fairytale

Time slows down, whenever you're around

I can feel my heart, it's beating in my chest

Did you feel it?

I can't put this down

But can you feel this magic in the air?

It must've been the way you kissed me

Fell in love when I saw you standing there

It must've been the way

But can you feel this magic in the air?

It must've been the way you kissed me

Fell in love when I saw you standing there

It must've been the way

Today was a fairytale

It must've been the way

Today was a fairytale

Today was a fairytale "

I was completely speechless. I had no idea of what to think or of what to say. Leslie could... Elena... Nothing seemed to be able to come out. I was in complete utter shock. I had never heard such harmonious voices. I stared at them in wonder and then I saw Elena turn and say happily.

"That was good, I liked it."

Leslie merely smiled and replied.

"Yeah, we did good."

Good? They thought that was good? What? Were they deaf? They had been perfect. They had both been in perfect sync and neither of them ever faltered. Elena sang as if she were pouring her soul into the song. They way Leslie sang along with her nearly made my heart melt. She had been perfect and it seemed like she had put a lot of emotion into it. The way she played the guitar had been absolutely perfect as well. I watched as my kitten turned to look at Elena and smiled.

Wait... my kitten? Did I just think that? Yes, I did, because that is what she is. She is mine. She is my kitten and no one can ever change that. I watched as Elena turned around and wrapped her arms around her. Leslie returned the hug and held her like that. I then heard Elena say.

"It's been such a long time since we've done that. I loved it and I can't wait for others to hear us."

Others? They were going to sing for others? Who? When? Where? Why? As I was asking myself these questions, I heard Elena say.

"Why won't you tell me why we're doing this, Leslie?"

Leslie then released her and smiled. She then laid back on the grass and said casually.

"I told you. It's a surprise. Nobody knows about this, just you. So, don't go opening your big mouth and tell everyone."

Elena instantly nodded her head and said.

"I pinky promise, I won't."

She then stuck out her pinky towards Leslie. Leslie merely pushed her hand away and said.

"Promises mean squat to me, Elena. Just as easily as you can make a promise. Just as easily you can break it. That's why I don't promise anything. I just give my word and stick to it. I promise and I swear mean nothing to me."

Elena simply sighed and said.

"I give you my word that no one will find out."

Leslie simply nodded and said.

"It's late, we should go."

Leslie then stood up and Elena followed. Was it just me, or did Elena always follow Leslie like a scared puppy? No wonder she wants to be braver. She's such a whimp. I watched Leslie casually and fearlessly walk straight into the woods. I saw Elena follow and then start walking right beside her. It appeared as if Leslie's training was paying off. Elena was no longer afraid of me and she seemed a bit more... outgoing.

I smirked secretly and followed them into the woods. Suddenly I saw Leslie freeze and instantly turn towards my direction. I immediately landed on one of the trees and ducked behind a branch. I saw how Elena had stopped walking as well and said.

"Leslie, what's wrong? What did you hear?"

Leslie simply frowned and replied.

"I'm not sure. I could've sworn I heard my Bestie somewhere nearby."

She then raised her hands and cupped them around her mouth. She then called out loudly.

"Bestie! Is that you? You can come out! Elena didn't mean it, she was just scared! Come back!"

How the hell could she have heard me? I was more than a hundred feet away from them. How on earth was that possible? I then smiled lightly at her attachment to me. She cared for me deeply and enjoyed my company greatly. I watched as she lowered her hands and sighed. Then I saw Elena make the same movement as her and yell.

"Mr. Crow! Come back, please! I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you! Mr. Crow!"

I didn't dare move from my spot. Especially, not for her. That little traitor. She had yelled a bunch of things at me tonight and to be honest. I really didn't give a shit. What she felt for me, didn't mean dick to me. She could spend the entire night yelling and I wouldn't have moved.

At first, she had been all, "Ask her out, Damon. I know you like her." Then she instantly turns her back on me and goes and hooks her up with some moron. Yeah, I didn't like her. I didn't like her one bit. I simply put up with her because Leslie was her sister. If not, well... she wouldn't be calling out to me right now.

I watched as Leslie just moved Elena's hand from her mouth and said.

"Come on, let's go. I guess he just doesn't want to show himself. Or, maybe it wasn't even him. Hopefully, I'll see him tomorrow."

Of course, she would see me. The thing was... she wasn't going to see me tomorrow. She was going to see me tonight... in her bedroom. I waited in the tree until I could no longer hear them. Then I quickly moved from it and flew towards her bedroom. As I flew through the sky, I distinctly heard music again. This time when I looked, I saw Elena with her iPod on speaker, dancing around a tree. I saw Leslie doing the same and singing along to the music. I nearly slammed into a freaking tree for not paying attention. I cursed the tree internally and simply kept on towards her bedroom. Although, part of me wished that I could stay there and watch her dance again.

As soon as I reached the balcony, I immediately shifted into my true form and walked inside her room. I walked towards her bed and slipped off my shirt and shoes. I simply laid back on the bed and waited for her. I couldn't wait to see her face when she saw me. Elena's face had been absolutely priceless. I couldn't believe Leslie had let me do that to her. I had immediately understood her when she turned around to stare at me. Elena was clearly getting comfortable in the woods and Leslie thought it would be funny to mess with her. I had to admit, it was pretty damn funny.

I stared up at her ceiling and simply let my mind wander. I had learned so much in just one night. I saw a side of Leslie that I never thought I would see. She had been gentle, caring, and completely honest with me. It was a bit different, but I liked knowing that there was more to her than what meets the eye. What I didn't like was what she had about that James guy. She said she had an ace up her sleeve. What the hell did that mean? Was she going to try to be his friend again? I had told him to act as if she didn't even exist. There was no way he would be her friend now, or ever.

What I did like was that she obviously preffered me over him. She said she liked my attitude and that she enjoyed hanging out with me. I would like hanging out with me to. I'm simply that awesome.

I had seen Leslie's grateful and understanding side, as well. She claimed to be very grateful to me for helping her cousin. As soon as I arrived, I could see she was desperate. She was yelling at Stefan and looked like she wanted to take it out on him. She cared for her younger cousin and she didn't like seeing him in pain. Although, I could instantly see that the one that was affected the most was Elena. She seemed sad and on the verge of tears. It was almost as if it were brother, rather than just her cousin. I would have felt bad for her, if I actually gave a damn about her. Since I didn't, I really couldn't care less. The only reason I helped him was because of Leslie. I did what the little traitor told me, but I might have done a bit more. I didn't like seeing my kitten upset.

Leslie had even told me what she thought about my undying love for Katherine. She said she thought I was an idiot and that she didn't understand how I could still love her. According to her, she had played with both me and Stefan. That's not how I saw it. Katherine loved me and Stefan couldn't stand to see me happy. So, he decided to steal her away.

That thought made me angry and I felt like simply finding him to rip him apart. I closed my eyes and simply took a deep breath, trying to control my anger. I didn't get mad, I got even and that's exactly what I was going to do. Although, Leslie's words simply kept spinning in my mind. If it were me, I would have told her to go to hell a long time ago. Would she have really done that, if she loved someone the way I loved Katherine? I immediately knew the answer to that. Yes, she would. Leslie didn't seem like the type of girl that put up with crap like that.

Stupid emotions! What the hell did I feel for her? I didn't love her, but I didn't want her with anyone else. Why? Why the hell was I so damned attached to her? I knew it wasn't just for her blood. I had given up on that the day I knew of her sickness.

Her sickness.

Was that it? Is that why I cared so much for her? I worried because I didn't know exactly how serious it was. During one of my unexpected conversations with her imbecil of a father. I had learned many things about her sickness. Like that she could be relaxed by being removed from the room that started her anger. Water and exercise helped maintain her healthy. Such little things that were vital to her health. When I had asked the seriousness of her condition. He had simply laughed and said, "Just take care of her, Salvatore. Unless you want me to find someone else for her." After that, I heard the dial tone go dead.

All I wanted at that moment was to have him infront of me, so I could rip his heart out. His daughter was sick and he was making stupid jokes. What a dick. Although, according to Leslie, her sickness wasn't deadly. Maybe one of these days I could trick her into going to the doctor. Just to make sure she wasn't lying to me.

Maybe, I shouldn't be here. The more I thought about her, the more I worried and cared. Suddenly, I heard the sound of footsteps coming quietly up the steps. I could hear Elena laughing quietly and Leslie along with her. Then I heard Elena say.

"So, what did you decide to do?"

Leslie merely sighed and said.

"I'm gonna call Danny tomorrow."

"That's a good idea. I would do the same... Never mind, no I wouldn't. I love Stefan. Eventhough we're not together, I wouldn't do that."

Leslie just laughed and replied.

"You're too much of a goody, goody. I really don't care about people being mad at me."

Then I heard them stop walking and I heard Elena say.

"Speaking of mad, so you decided to still be his friend?"

Leslie merely sighed and said.

"Yeah, he helped our little cuz."

Elena sighed as well and said.

"I'm glad, Leslie. I know very well that Damon wouldn't hurt you. It's just that tonight... I don't know, I snapped. You know that's not me."

Leslie simply laughed quietly and said.

"Yeah, I know. I was actually really surprised you did that. I would have never thought the angel of the family would snap like that."

You weren't the only surprised one, kitten. Your little angel has some fire inside her. I heard Elena sigh and say.

"Well since you're going to forgive him that means that Jeremy was wrong. You don't always hold a grudge. Besides, I've noticed that you rudeness towards father has decresed... somewhat."

I heard Leslie simply laugh and begin walking towards her room. Before she reached the door I heard Elena say.

"Wait, how was that move again. I thought that was really cool. Show it to me again."

Leslie simply sighed and said.

"Alright, do as I do."

"Okay."

"First, you stand, but with your body relaxed. Don't be straight and tense, relax. Okay, then begin to move your hips. See, you've got the hang of it. Okay, now take one step forward and then back, but keep moving your hips. Do it three times. Okay, one, two, three. Then twirl and face to the side. Okay, great. Now, just put your right hand to the side and move it down your body while going down slowly. See, I knew you could do it."

"Wow, you're so much better at it than me."

"Years and years of practice, little sis."

"You know, you never told me who showed you how to dance like that."

"It's a secret, but I will say this. You know the person."

"Huh?"

That's when Leslie instantly dashed down the hall and came towards her door. She opened it slightly and then I heard Elena come up the hall as well. She sighed and said.

"What do you mean?"

"Night, Elena."

"Wait, let's do it one more time."

"Kay."

I saw Leslie take one step up, but then back in more into the room. She still hadn't noticed me lying on her bed. She did it again and then twirled away from me and faced the wall. She went slowly down and simply smiled at Elena. Then she laughed and quickly shut her door. I saw her simply walk backwards and keep dancing, moving her hips to an unheard beat. I saw her then twirl around and look at me.

Her eyes went wide with shock and she said.

"Damon, what the hell are you doing in my room? I thought I told you to stay away."

I merely smirked and replied.

"You know, I was thinking of watching a movie in order to entertain myself. Although, now that I think of it, this entertainment is definitely better."

"Are you drunk? What part of I'll talk to you tomorrow, don't you understand?"

"The tomorrow part. I don't want to wait until tomorrow. I want to see you, now."

She merely raised her eyebrows and said.

"Yeah, and I don't give a rat's ass what you want. I said tomorrow, so go home."

I simply sat up and said mockingly.

"No."

She simply stared at me and said seriously

"Did you just tell me, no? I'm not playing, Damon. I will kick your ass and throw you out myself. Go home. I don't want to do this, right now."

I instantly moved from the bed and was standing directly infront of her. I saw her eyes grow wide and her face flush a bright red. She tried to back away from me, but I grabbed her and embraced her against my chest. She tried shoving me, but I only tightened my hold on her. She kept trying to push me away, but eventually gave up. She sighed and simply let me hold her. I smiled triumphantly and said.

"So, can I have a moment of your time, Miss Gilbert?"

She simply looked out the window and said slightly breathless.

"No, Damon. Just... go, and... would it kill you to put your shirt on?"

I simply smiled and lowered my lips to the crook of her neck. I kissed her softly and I felt her shudder. She took a deep breath and said clamly.

"Cut it out, Damon. Just tell me what you want to talk about and go home."

I then lifted her up bridal style and sat with her on the bed. I placed her on my lap and grabbed her hands in mine. She tried to move her hands away, but I interlocked our fingers together. She then looked away from me and said.

"I don't have all night, so spill, or get the hell out."

I merely kissed her forehead and said seductively.

"On the contrary, we have all night for me to give you everything you ever wanted."

She tried to stand, but I held her around the waist firmly. She then squirmed and said.

"Let me go, Damon. This isn't funny. What do you want?"

I simply smiled at her and held her still. I stared directly at her and said.

"I simply wished to know if you still wanted me to stay away from you. I mean, I don't understand why you were so angry with me. I was simply taking care of what is mine."

She then glared at me and said.

"I want you to get one damn thing straight, Damon. I am not a what. I am a person. You don't own me and I do not belong to you. Or, anyone for that matter. So, this whole you're mine thing has to stop. If not, I won't..."

With that, I then stood up and quickly pushed her on the bed. I was instantly hovering on top of her giving her one of my best smiles. She merely glared at me and said.

"Get off, Damon. I don't want to hurt you, so get the hell off of me."

I merely pressed myself closer to her and kissed her cautiously on the throat. Just because I wasn't after her blood anymore that didn't mean it still wasn't a temptation. She grabbed my shoulders and instantly tried shoving me off of her. She was taking calm breaths digging her nails painfully into my shoulders. She didn't know that instead of hurting me. She was simply making me want her more. Suddenly, she sighed and said sounding annoyed.

"Okay, I warned you."