Chapter Four – Keep Running

Whoopsy. Guess who hasn't updated since…hang on…oh dear Lord, I haven't updated since the 19th of March! Bad Saskia…naughty Saskia! I am incredibly sorry that I have been AWOL for so long! I am punishing myself right now *hits herself with baseball bat* Owwww….that hurt.

So here is the next chapter. I know it's been ages. But leave me a review anyway? Ya know, to express your anger at me? Thanks.

Saskia xx

PS: I will try to update more often. Like, I'll type this, then I'll get started on the next chapter?

PPS: You probably don't remember what's been happening, don't ya? Right…we left off where Rhia decided to grow a pair, and left Damon on his loner.

PPPS: This is embarrassingly short.

"So tell me more about this ex of yours." The peroxide blonde in front of me raised a glass to her lips, taking a sip of the brightly coloured liquid. I sighed. Ever since I had told Sarah that I'd kinda sorta run away, she'd been pestering me for more details. She was lovely, but she was like a walking, talking, gossip factory! I'd been in this town for about six weeks, and was already thinking about my next move. In the past nine months since I left Mystic Falls, I hadn't staying in one place for more than two months. I didn't want to make links that would be difficult to break. I ran my hand through my newly dyed bright red hair, which was currently cut in a shortish, punkish, pixy style. I like it like this. I don't know why I hadn't thought of it before. I bit my lip, debating where to start.

"He's a few inches taller than me." I gestured with my hand. "He's got dark hair that's cut all 'Look at me, I'm a sexy bad-ass', and really piercing blue eyes." Sarah smirked appreciatively. "Um…he has really sharp cheek bones, and a bit of a pointy chin. He's also, of course, totally buff." I grinned.

"Chick, he sounds damn fine! Why did ya run away from that?" I looked at the girl next to Sarah, Amy.

"He was being kinda controlling and really over-protective and all that. I needed space." I shrugged and downed the shot of vodka in front of me, before gesturing to the bar tender to refill the glass. I raised my gaze to Amy, who was tapping her lips thoughtfully.

"What did you say his name was again?" She asked.

"Damon…why?" A niggle of worry made itself present at the back of my mind, but I dismissed it as paranoia.

"Salvatore?" She squeaked. Full-on alarm bells were ringing now.

"Yes…you know him?" I asked urgently, the shock immediately sobering me up.

"Well, yeah! Whirlwind romance here! He is great in bed…practically an animal!" Amy shared a look with Sarah, wiggling her eyebrows, and I couldn't help but roll my eyes. God only knows what they got up to.

"When was this?" I'd left Mystic Falls about 9 months ago, and met him about 20 months before that…so anything about 2 and a half years ago was fine.

"Oh, it was only a few weeks ago! He left the week before you arrived…said he'd be back in a few weeks, and that he had some unfinished business. He's due back any day now, I guess. You should meet up!" I looked between the two girls, horrified. Damon might be in the same town as me…or at least will in the next few days! That is just was too close for comfort. Damn it…what are the chances? I couldn't let him find me…I just wasn't ready yet. I slapped a £10 note on the table to cover my drinks and stood up.

"I have to go." I gasped, watching Sarah and Amy's faces dropping. I hadn't known them long, but they'd been fun. Hopefully they would forget about me soon, as I would shove them to the back of my memory…along with Ellie, Alex, Vicky, Maria, Lou, Anna and Katy, all acquaintances that I'd made and left. "I left town before to get away from him, so there is no way I'm waiting around for him to find me. I'll go to him in my own good time, and not a second before. It was lovely knowing you, ladies." I picked up my jacket and looped it over my arm. I almost left then, but an afterthought crossed my mind, and I turned back. "Oh, and whatever you do, PLEASE do not give him my phone number." I walked away quickly, out of the bar, and I didn't look back once.

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I got to my car and locked myself in, breathing heavily. Looks like I was going to have to move sooner than I'd originally planned. I exhaled, and turned the key in the ignition, ignoring my shaking hands. Sliding the car into gear, I pulled away swiftly, wanted to get away as quick as I could. I soon reached the small motel I was staying in, and took the stairs two at a time up to the room I was renting. I packed without though, well used to the routine by now. As I folded shirts and jeans into my suitcase, I let myself think about how close he was. It must be coincidence. He couldn't be following me – he arrived here before I did! I don't see how it could be anything other than chance. I zipped up the case, and took one last glance around the apartment. Checking that I hadn't left anything behind, I dragged my stuff outside and shut the door, locking it with my roomkey. I made my way to reception, where Amanda smiled at me.

"Leaving are we, Rhiannon?" She said kindly. I grinned ruefully at her.

"Yeah…and old boyfriend just got into town, so I'm off." She laughed lightly, before drawing up my final cheque. I paid her and she waved me off. After shoving my luggage in the boot, I climbed into my little purple Ford Fiesta with the skull stickers on the bumper and turned out of the car park. I decided to head straight for the motorway, and just drive until I spotted a town with a funny name to stay in. This route took me past the bar I'd left not an hour before, and I gave it a cursory glance as I passed. My heart stopped as our eyes briefly met. Standing outside the doors, being greeted by Sarah and Amy, was Damon.

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Damon POV

I stood outside the bar, and saw two blondes head towards me. I cast my mind back, and remembered their faces…well, I at least remembered their bedroom habits. I smiled at them, and let them blab on about whatever it was they were talking about. I looked out to the road, just in time to see an old, battered Ford drive past. I thought I recognised the girl with the bright red hair driving it, but she was gone too fast for me to be sure.

Didn't really know whether to add that last bit, but left it to get my word count up! It's short, but leave me a review anyway? Taaa :D