Cleaning

Chapter: 6

The morning came early as Elena woke up and stretched her arms above her head, yesterday's memories coming back to her. Stefan had left to go help a friend in Tennessee and Damon was escorting her to the founder's gala, which was tonight. She felt overwhelmed but not so much in a bad way. She reached behind her for her diary and began to write.

Dear Diary,

Stefan left for Tennessee to help a friend. I don't feel jealous or anything that I probably should. Oh, I didn't mention his friend is a girl and a vampire. What does that mean? Shouldn't I feel something that my boyfriend is gone and spending time with another woman even if he says they are just friends.

Tonight's the founder's gala! Since Stefan's gone, Damon is escorting me. I will never admit this to anyone, only you, a part of me is excited.

"Elena," Jenna's voice called from down stairs. "Are you up yet?"

"Yes, I will be down in a minute." Elena answered.

Jenna called for me to get down to breakfast. I hope everything goes well to today.

~Elena~

Elena closed her diary, put it back behind the picture, and made her way down stairs. She joined her aunt and brother in the kitchen at enjoyed some bacon and eggs.

After she was finished, she scrapped the remainder of the food in the garbage and put the plate in the dishwasher.

She went back upstairs and started to get ready. She locked herself in the bathroom and started on her hair, curling each strand loosely so it lay at her shoulder blades. Next, she moved on to her makeup, adding some lip gloss and mascara.

After spending an hour in the bathroom getting ready Elena emerged, makeup done and hair loosely in curls. Walking to the closet, she gathered her dress and shoes. "Elena, come on or we're going to be late." Jenna's voice called sounding agitated.

"I'm coming Aunt Jenna." She called hanging her dress over her arm and carrying her shoes in the other hand. She started to walk to her bedroom door when something caught her eye, a picture of her parents. "For you mom and dad." She whispered walking out of her.

She met Jenna and Jeremy and at the door. Jeremy took her shoes and they made there way to the car. Elena got in the back seat and Jeremy handed her shoes back to her and got in the front seat while Jenna took her seat behind the wheel. She drove in the direction of the Lockwood mansion. Damon was suppose to meet her there.

Thirty minutes later, they arrived and Jenna parked with the other cars and they all got out and walked inside. Elena signed in and was showed upstairs to a room were she could get ready.

No one else occupied the room yet. Elena quickly changed out of her jeans and t-shirt. Once she had her dress on there was a knock at the door as warning she had five minutes. Elena took one last look in the mirror and walked out of the room. She saw Caroline standing by the railing and went to join her. "Hey Caroline, you look nice."

"Thanks Elena, you too."

"Alright ladies, ready?" Misses Lockwood asked coming up behind all the girls that were now waiting in the hall. Everyone gave a slight nod. "Good, descend the stairs when your name is called, remember to keep eye contact and meet with your escort at the bottom of the stairs were they'll lead you outside." Misses Lockwood finished explaining and walked off.

"Miss Caroline Forbes escorted by Mister Matt Donavon." A voice called over the speaker that was installed. Caroline effortlessly and gracelessly made her way down the steps.

"Miss Elena Gilbert escorted by Mister Damon Salvatore." Elena gracefully made her way to the steps and lightly gripped the banister. She slowly started to walk down as her eyes met Damon. He was wearing and all black suit except for a white shirt. His hair comb and his bangs framed his face, their was no denying it, he was gorgeous.

Damon was at the bottom of the stairs watching Elena come down. She was wearing a blue dress that came down to her ankles. She was beautiful.

Elena made it to the bottom of the steps, Damon held out his hand, and she took it. They walked outside followed by several pointed stares from many people including her Aunt and Caroline.

As the music started to play, Damon raised his hand as hers followed, the turned, they lowered there hands and rose there other one at the same time.

Elena could feel her hurt beating against her chest and know Damon can hear it. As there hands hovered near each other's she wanted to take his hand into hers, she wanted to be closer to him. She pushed the thought out of her head with know thought of were it came from.

Damon took her hand and his other hand rested on her lower back. She felt a spark go through her body as she rested her hand on Damon's shoulder.

Stefan Walked of the airplane and into the airport. "Stefan, you're finally here!" Someone called from beside him.

"Alexis?" Stefan questioned and turned in the direction the voice was coming from.

"Of course." A blond haired vampire with dark blue eyes appeared.

"Alexis, what about theses vampires you told me about?"

"They're trying to expose me and kill me. I need your help."

"Of course." He answered hugging her.

The dance was now over, Damon and Elena reluctantly broke apart and listened to the applause. All the contestants then went back inside to face the judges. "Congratulations Miss Caroline Forbes, our new Miss Mystic Falls." One of the judges announced as the audience once again broke out in applause.

A/N: Please Review!

More about Stefan and Alexis to come!

Tell me what you would like to see in the next chapter. (I have an idea, I want to know if were on the same page) Delena no matter what in the next chapter.

I hope you like it and I'm sorry for the late update. I had to work all week. (It gave me no time to write.)