What the hell was this place?!

I started running like hell. What was he? He couldn't be a… I can't even say it.

''ELENA!''

I heard Damon yell. So, I started running even more but he was right in front of me and I screamed. Why is he doing this? How did he appear there? What was he?

''Elena, please, I can explain. Just let me explain.''

''What are you?''

I said, my heart franticly beating in my chest. Damon sighed and said:

''Don't act stupid. You know what we are. You're smart, figure it out.''

He looked at me with those blue eyes and I started turning around to run again but he hissed:

''Don't even think about it.''

I swallowed and tried not to cry. They were going to kill me. I was going to die and I have done nothing with my life. Nothing at all. I'm going to join mom and dad at the graveyard.

''Please… just leave me alone. I won't tell anyone, I swear. Please… please, just don't hurt me.''

I begged. A flash of hurt passed through his eyes and he answered:

''Elena, I won't hurt you. I want to get to know you. I can explain everything. I don't want you to be afraid. I-''

''I trusted you.''

I stammered. He looked even more hurt and I became full of empathy. Empathy for a… for a monster. He sighed.

''You need to understand, I-''

''Just let me go. I do not want you near me, please just leave me alone.''

I begged. He grabbed my arm and yelled:

''Yes, I'm a vampire! But I do not want to hurt you. You are safe with me. I just want to get to know you and vise-versa. Please, do not make me compel you.''

''Compel me?''

I asked.

''Control your mind. Make you forget. Make you agreeable. Etc. Etc. Etc.''

He said, annoyed as if he was tired of explaining things.

''Please, don't hurt me.''

I repeated. His eyes turned so sad. It was as if I had slapped him. He nodded and let go of my arm. I saw the hurt in his eyes and I know I shouldn't of but I asked:

''How old are you?''

He turned to me and said:

''I was turned in 1864.''

I swallowed. He was older than 150 years. This is just too much. Vampire cannot exist. This isn't reality. This is impossible.

''You're a vampire… a monster.''

''No Elena, I'm dead. There's a difference. Yes, I've killed people; I need blood to survive. 100 years ago, blood bags didn't exist. I do not want to kill you, I should but you have something… this pull that I can't explain and I just want to know you. Not drain you. I just can't walk away.''

He said. I should run, I should be screaming but I'm not. I'm scared but not of him, I'm scared of what he is. I took a deep breath and tried to explain:

''Damon, I can't just become your bff after you tell me that you want my blood. I just, I need time to just realise this. I'm in shock right now. My reality isn't the same anymore. I'm not living in the world I actually lived in all my life and-''

''Elena, you can't tell anyone. If you do, I will have to kill you or compel you and I do not want to.''

He said, his eyes scared when he talked about killing me. I nodded and he continued:

''I'll bring you home. Talking about home. Don't invite just anyone into it.''

I sighed and we walked towards his car.

''Garlic?''

''I'm Italian, of course I love garlic.''

He said with that smirk on his face.

''The sun?''

''Magical ring right here.''

He said and waved his fingers. We arrived at his car and he opened the door for me. I smiled and before I had been in the car for 2 seconds he was already in the driver's seat. I gasped and he laughed as if that was the funniest thing. I rolled my eyes and he said:

''No, I do not turn into a bat and crucifixes are just some religious bull. Holy water as well.''

I nodded and started butting my lip. This is ridiculous. I should not be dealing with this.

''Do witched and ware-wolves and…''

''Yeah, we all roam the earth together. Talking about witches, that other brunette waitress is one powerful witch. A Bennett witch.''

''Bonnie? Yeah, right.''

I said. I just rolled my eyes and Damon chuckled. We arrived at my house and wait… how did he know where I lived?

''How…''

''You have a distinct smell.''

He explained as if that was the most normal thing. Distinct smell, as in a good smell or tasty?

''Damon… how do I smell?''

''Have a good night Elena. I'll stop by at the grill tomorrow. You can tell me if you want to know more or if you want nothing to do with me.''

I nodded and started getting out the car and stopped for a second.

''Damon, you may be a vampire but you are very human. If that makes sense. I'll see you tomorrow.''

I said and went inside. Tomorrow is going to be a big day.

Sorry for the late update! There has been a lot going on. But I hope this helps! Please review, it makes me motivated to write more chapters :) Have a wonderful week and don't forget the world is at your fingertips, you have the power to change it whether it's with words or photographs or paint. You have the ability to change the world and you are wonderful. :D