Chapter 2: The Salvatore Boarding House
Damon opened the door to the house and let Elena walk through it. The little girl looked around it in awe as she comprehended every detail of the home. "It's like a castle." Damon chuckled and lifted the girl up into his arms making her giggle.
"Are you hungry? I'll make you some lunch." The little girl nodded and Damon carried her into the kitchen. The little girl clenched the man's shirt as sat her down on the counter. "So what would like Princess Elena? We have sandwiches, pizza, PB&J, veggies, fruits...anything you'd like!"
"I want PB&J please!" Damon couldn't get over how beautiful she was as he made her sandwiche. He poured a glass a milk before setting her down beside the table next to himself.
"So tell me Elena, how is your home life?" The little girl shrugs, clearly not wanting to talk about it. "How is school? Do you like it?"
"Yes I love school. It's so much fun to learn!"
"That's good. What's your favorite subject?"
"English! I love to write. Writing is my favorite." Damon laughed and smiled at the girl.
When the young girl finished her meal, she sprinted around the house looking at various rooms and books. She only stopped running when the old clock in the hallway rang 4pm. "Oh no! I have to go! My uncle is going to be mad at me!" She ran without even saying goodbye.
Damon sadly looked around the quiet home as he listened for the faint laughter of the child that was in his house just moments ago.
That night, when everyone was asleep, Damon took a stroll outside in the night. He walked by the Gilbert's house pondering its beauty. He wished that Elena was older. He loved her so much. He didn't even notice the shadows behind the curtains upstairs. Or the screams of a little girl in the night.
Damon woke up the next morning to the bell ringing outside. He slowly walked downstairs in his boxers. He opened the door and looked down to see a tired-looking Elena at his feet. She was wearing a ripped cinderella dress with matching plastic shoes. Her hair was frizzy with a crown on her head. She looked up and sadly smiled at Damon. "Hello friend, I hope it is okay that I came over." Damon just nodded still in shock over her appearance. She walked into the house and turned around to look at him. "Did I wake you?" Damon looked at her again confused. He then heard the clock ding three two times. His eyes widened. He looked at the clock then back at the little girl.
"Why are you here so early?"
"I-I'm sorry sir. I was cold and your house is so warm and I thought since you were so lonely that I would keep you company." Damon yawned.
"Well it is extremely early. Are you hungry or something?" The little girl shook her head 'no'.
"I'll be fine on the couch. Go back to bed, friend. Thank you for letting me in." Damon picked the little girl up and carried upstairs.
"No princess should be left alone in the cold." She giggled softly and kissed his cheek.
"What is your name?" She whispered as the laid facing each other in bed.
"Damon. Now sleep my darling. I love you." Elena just smiled and stared at Damon as he slept. Elena grew use to not sleeping a lot due to her uncle. To her surprise, Damon reached a hang out and pulled her close to him. "Sleep Angel." She kissed his cheek and fell asleep in his arms.