Chapter 6

DPOV

It's almost 6 o'clock when I arrive to my house. So many ways to ask her to dinner and yet none of them sound good enough. I'm a 23 year old man and I have no idea how to ask this one simple girl out.

Maybe I should just ask her. A simple, "Hey it's late maybe we should go to dinner." Then again that might sound too much like a date. Maybe I should say, "Hey it's getting late. Let me take you to dinner. I'm sure Bryan would love for you to come." Yeah throw in Bryan and she can't refuse. Plus a free dinner. A free dinner with me. Me, the famous, handsome-no sexy-, young, smart Damon Salvatore. Yes confidence booster needed.

I walk up the steps to enter when I walked into a beautiful sight. Elena has the radio on with the song blaring Fireworks by Katy Perry, holding Bryan, dancing with him and singing along to the song.

I stood at the door, feeling my heart warm at the sight. Bryan's laughing, face flushed. Elena's eyes are bright with happiness, her face is also flushed and a laugh escaped her lips as the song ended.

"Ewena…again."

Elena laughs at his eager face. "In a little while. Three songs in a row, I need my rest. How about I fix us some dinner."

Here's my chance. "That won't be necessary. I can take you out to eat."

Elena turns around and a blush creeps up her neck all the way to her forehead. A laugh escapes me at the shocked loon on her face.

"How long were you there?"

"Oh I'd say a good 5…10 minutes."

Elena's eyes widen and I laugh again. "Don't worry. I enjoyed the show."

I walked over to her and hold out my arms to Bryan. "Daddy."

"Hey big guy! Did you have a good day dancing with Elena?"

"Ewena." Bryan wiggles in my arms trying to go back to Elena. "Alright I see who your favorite is." I hand him to back to Elena and she kisses his cheek. I hate to admit it but my son is getting more action that me.

"But hey you never answered the question. Besides I bet Bryan would love for you to come."

"Are you sure it's just Bryan who wants me to come?"

"I'm sure I wouldn't mind your company either." I look her in the eyes waiting to see if she would bolt out of fear.

She slowly smiled at me and said, "I'd love to come."

I walk over to her and reach behind her to turn off the radio. I heard her intake a deep breath. "Well lets get going. The Grill okay?"

Elena quietly nodded her head and she walked around me. I noticed her chest fall down and I imagine my hands cupping them. I imagine how soft they can be.

Alright this is mad! I'm going for it. Either I get with Elena or I have to find another babysitter. Preferably male….

I watched Elena as she picks up Bryan and heads to the door. And with a seductive voice I didn't she possessed she said, "Well Damon let's get started." She winks at me and walks out the door.

I stand there, imagining taking her in my arms and pulling her lips toward mine. Rubbing my hands down her long, olive toned legs. Sliding my hands back up to the sweet V that will make her scream in pleasure. Elena screaming my name has to be the most pleasurable thing I could ever hear.

I shake my head and go out the door. The game is on.

EPOV

I couldn't stop myself from teasing him. Just seeing him get all flustered is way to fun to pass up. And going to the Grill with him and Bryan…maybe I'll end up killing myself over this but I love spending time with him. His witty comments and flirty sayings and the eye thing…he makes me weak in the knees.

Waiting in the car for Damon took longer than I thought. I was gonna go get him when he finally started to walk down the steps.

"Well I was just about to come get you." I said while he got in the car and started it up.

He game what I was beginning to believe as his signature smirk and said, "I was daydreaming."

"Daydreaming?"

"Daydreaming…fantasizing…all the same."

"Oh man, Damon Salvatore going into fantasy land."

"Maybe or maybe not."

I left it at that and enjoyed the short ride to the Grill.

Once we arrived Damon tried to get Bryan out of the car but he kept screaming, "Ewena! Ewena!"

My heart clenched at his worry and I couldn't help but realize that I really do love that little boy. So cute, innocent, lonely…. Yes he has Damon, practically his father. But every kid needs a mothers touch and that bitch is no mother for Bryan, or any kid for that matter.

I push Damon away with my hip and bend over to grab Bryan. "Come here honey. Look Daddy ain't a bad guy. Let him love you too." I kiss his forehead and hold him up on my right hip.

I look over to Damon and notice his ocean blue eyes are a darker shade. A dark shade full of lust. I make a tisk-tisk, "Damon Salvatore were you just checking me out?"

I watched as Damon's eyes turned back to a regular color. "Maybe you should stop looking irresistible."

A blush crept up on my face but that didn't make me skip a beat. "I will when you do." I gave him a wink and walked into the Grill.

Once I walked in I saw my two friends Matt and Tyler. They both work at the Grill and I gave them each a wave. They came over to me and Matt spoke first. "What's with the baby?"

"Yeah Gilbert you getting prepared for Steffens babies?"

I internally cringed at that thought. "Oh shut up you two. I'm babysitting."

"Then why are you here?"

I gave Matt a mean look at his comment. Matt rolls his eyes, "You know what I mean."

"Well it's not like it's any of your business but since I've been with Bryan since 9 o'clock and Dam…his dad decided since it was late he'd take me out to eat."

Before either could reply Damon showed up beside me. "So we'd like a booth and a highchair would be great."

Who knew that a guy can make highchair sound so intimidating. And when the guys didn't move he said, "Do I need to get the manager so you guys can do your job?"

Tyler left to get a highchair and Matt led us to our booth.

Once we were settled in our seats and Bryan in his highchair, I gave Damon a pointed look.

"What?"

"You know what."

"Actually sweetheart I don't know. So enlighten me."

I tried not to let him calling me sweetheart get to me as I replied, "They are my friends. You don't have to be so rude."

"I was being real. And don't act like they didn't deserve their noses to go back to where it belongs."

"It may be true but now I have to hear them complain about you and it's not like I can defend you."

"And why not?"

Oh I'm so not going there. Like really? How does he not know?

"Nothing forget I said anything."

"Now I'm intrigued." He leans closer and his cobalt blue eyes bear into my chocolate orbs. "Come on tell me."

I take a deep breath, "Because I have a boyfriend."

I saw a flash of…anger? But before I could really think it over it was gone.

"And what does that have to do with anything." He said with a knowing look.

"Look you know what I'm trying to say. If I defend you they're going to think something's going on."

Damon gave me his smirk. "Well is there something going on?" He wiggled his eyebrows and I felt my stomach tighten while the blood rushed to my face.

I was saved when Matt came over and took our order. And that's when I realized how close we were. I quickly moved away and blushed some more. I got a cheeseburger with fries. Damon ordered a medium rare steak with mashed potatoes. And for Bryan he got chicken nuggets.

With my back against the seat I thought this over

Damon and I flirted…a lot. He brings out my rebellious side. He makes me feel like a women. But there are a few problems. Mystic Falls is a small town. I may be of legal age but the town will see it as wrong. Plus he's getting married, he practically already has a kid and they will say how I'm too young to take care of a kid already…. And we all know he won't…can't leave Bryan.

"Ewena!" Bryan cried breaking me out of my thoughts. I picked him up out of his highchair and settled him in my lap. He started to smack his hands on the table and I smiled at his innocent action and kissed his head.

No he can't leave this angel.

"You're so good with him."

I look up at Damon and see adoration in his eyes.

"He's a fantastic kid. Plus if you love the kid it's easier to take care of them."

"You don't act your age."

"I've had to grow up. It wasn't a choice."

Damon was going to speak, most likely about my parents, but the angels saved the day once again when Matt came back with our food. I put Bryan back in his highchair and immediately he cried out my name. My heart broke at his tears.

"Shhh honey. Look I'm here. And hey you have chicken!" He stopped yelling my name, but he was still crying. I picked up on of his chicken fingers and did the airplane motion towards his mouth before it reached him though I took it away. After two more rounds of that his tears stopped and laughter came out of him. I finally gave him his chicken finger and he at it peacefully.

Happy with the result I grabbed my sandwich and took a bit. Loving the seasons touching my tongue. Yummy! I let out a moan at how good it tasted and took a sip of my Coke, closing my eyes.

Gosh I sure am hungry!

I open my eyes and they rest on Damon and once again his eyes are dark but now closer to black. The look in his eyes make warmth spread to an area that hasn't felt that in ages.

"What?"

He let out a cough and blinked. "Nothing. It just amazes me how…you have the mothers touch."

I rolled my eyes. Yes maybe he noticed that and admired it. But they only thing that could bring the lust in his eyes was the moan I made over how good my food tasted.

I smiled knowingly at him and my fun, flirty side came out. Yes, I moaned every now and then all throughout dinner. Most likely with a gleam in my eye.

DPOV

My pants are too tight. Elena's moaning was making me want to grab her right there and do all sorts of things to her on top of our table. But I know I have to control my urges. But how in the world am I going to stand up when this is over and not let her notice it. I'm sure everyone in here will be able to notice it. God damn I am in so much fucking pain right now!

I shifted in my seat a little to try to lessen the tightness in my pants to no avail.

"You okay over there?"

I looked up and I see a devious gleam in her eyes. She's been doing this on purpose!

"I'm perfect." I say with clenched teeth.

Elena smiles. "You sure about that?"

"Positive."

"Then you don't mind if we go now do you?"

Oh shit!

"Well I was thinking we could get dessert."

"I don't know…I'm kinda full."

"Not even some room for a banana split?"

"Well…it is my favorite."

"Alright so we can share one and we can get Bryan some ice cream."

"Share one?"

"Oh yeah it will be fun right?"

Elena's eyes turn into slits. "Oh yeah lots of fun."

I give her my smirk when I hear a voice that puts me in a pissed off mood. Of course he'd come and ruin my mood. My erection all but gone now, at least I can leave without a few concerned looks.

"Elena I thought you'd be babysitting all day."

I keep my eyes on Elena the whole time as she speaks. "I am babysitting. Mr. Salvatore just offered to take me out to eat since it was late and I've been with Bryan since 9 this morning."

I notice Steffen come closer and goes to Elena's side, obviously wanting to sit down. I watch as a frustrated look comes over her face and I can bet my ass that mind is full of anger. Elena scoots over and Steffen sits down, possessively putting an arm around her and bringing her face towards him for a kiss. It was only a peck but it made my blood boil.

He's such a fucking dick.

"Steffen not in front of my boss."

Steffen sheepishly looks my way but I know it was just an act. "I'm sorry. Just around her I can't control myself. But you don't mind do you?" His face is innocent but his eyes are challenging me.

"Nah bunny boy I don't mind. But she is on the job, so it'd be better if you leave. No boys…even bunny boys, can interfere with her while she's on the job."

I turn my attention back to Elena. "I guess we have to start making some rules."

Elena gives me a frustrated look and whispers in Steffens ear, which makes me even more pissed off. Steffens smile gets right back on his face and he gets up. "Alright, I'll see you tonight then."

Steffen walks away and Elena crosses her arms over her chest, which gives me a better view of her chest in that black low cut shirt.

"What is your problem!"

"Me! I don't have a problem. Your little bunny boy is the one with the problem! He was fucking challenging me."

"And why would he do that? Because Steffen is the sweetest guy I know."

"Well then you obviously don't know him. He takes me as a threat."

Something flashed in her eyes that I didn't catch. She stood up and took Bryan out of his highchair; oddly he's been really good the whole time.

She is seriously going to kill me.

APOV (Alaric)

I watched Damon and Elena from afar. I could already tell the young girl is attracted to Damon. She always caught him off guard, caught him on his crap, and didn't back down. Damon is noticeably attracted to her too. And he smiled and flirted and was the Damon I used to know in college, before him and Katherine.

I probably should think this is wrong. That Elena is so young. That Damon can't just leave Bryan with Katherine. The kid wouldn't survive….

But I couldn't stop the other part of me that knew they would be perfect together. Elena and Damon challenge each other. They are good for one another. And Elena is just amazing with Bryan. I have never seen such love from a women towards him and as Bryans unofficial Uncle it made my heart warm.

All I know is that a whole lot of shit is gonna go down. Maybe not soon, but it's gonna happen.

DPOV and EPOV

Why can't I just control my tongue around him! Why does he have to infuriate me so damn much! After a while I see Damon come towards his car.

Elena just doesn't see what I see! She thinks he is a saint. But no, he isn't one at all. He is ridiculously jealous. He has no right to be…right?

Damon reached the car and started to drive back to the house. We didn't talk and even Bryan didn't say a word. Maybe that was because he was tired and it was close to bedtime anyways. I looked at Damon in the corner of my eye and noticed his hard expression. God he is mad at me now? And why should I care anyways. He is my "boss" it's time I start acting like it and not flirting with him. Or maybe I should just quit. But no…I will not leave Bryan like that.

I noticed Elena looking at me because whether she knew it or not, I was looking at her too. She pissed me off, close to making me want to snap at her. And never have I snapped at a girl. She made me…want her. Even right now, with the way she protected Steffen like that and then stomped off at my comment. Which…wasn't even rude! All I said was he took me as a threat. Oh fuck is that the problem.

I don't know why I acted that way…. Okay yes I do. Because Steffen has every right to be cautious of us. Damon is a threat. And coming to that realization scared the shit out of me. But what scared me the most was that I didn't care! I want to take the risk with him. I want to kiss him and love him. I even want to be Bryan's mother. I can see my life with these two and yet I'm stuck with what I have, Steffen. I think it's time for some girl time….

I pulled up into the house. And Elena quickly got out of the car and reached for Bryan. Bryan laid his head on her shoulder and tried to fight sleep. But I knew as soon as she put him down he would be asleep and wouldn't even wake up close to four. I walked up and went to my bar; I am in dire need of some bourbon.

Elena comes back down stairs and looks at me. We keep staring at each other and I couldn't take it anymore…I need her.

When I came downstairs my heart stopped. I couldn't stop the fact that I was falling for Damon. An engaged man. A man with a kid. I walked towards him at the same time he came towards me. I need him.

He looks into my eyes and I look into his. This could go bad. I could get hurt. Hell I could get in so much trouble for this. And I don't even care. He starts to lean in and I close my eyes in anticipation. He was millimeters away from what I know we desperately want. He says something softly, "Mine." He is so close and I'm shocked that I'm actually going to let him kiss me. But then…his phone rings.

After telling her she is mine I needed to kiss her. I was overwhelmed with this feeling that we are meant to be together. That this is the girl I am suppose to have. It's a strange feeling; an exhilarating feelings. A feeling you only ever read about or see in a movie. And here I am about to do the one thing I never said I would do. Cheat. And I was seconds away from touching her lips. But Jesus either saved me or Satan either teased me because right at that moment, my phone rings.