Thanks so much for the reviews. I really appreciate it. Here's chapter 4. Disclaimer: I do not own Vampire Diaries.

Chapter 4

"Damon. Where are you taking me?" Elena whined as said vampire continued to drag her through the woods. They had been walking for about an hour now and Elena could see that the sun was beginning to set.

"You'll see. We're almost there." He smiled slightly over his shoulder. Elena just groaned again as Damon disappeared behind some trees. Elena pulled the trees out of the way and walked past them, another groan reaching her throat.

She instantly went to pull pine needles out of her hair. She stopped mid-motioned when she looked up though. In front of her was a waterfall flowing down into a stream. Around the stream there were flowers of every color. Also, there were birds singing. Elena dropped her hand from her hair and walked into the clearing more, a small smile appearing on her face.

"What do you think?" Damon's voice appeared from behind her, causing her to spin around quickly. Damon had a small smirk on his face.

"It's amazing." Elena smiled. "How did you know about this place?" she asked as she walked closer to the water to see fish swimming in the currents.

"I found it about twenty years ago. I come by every once in awhile to get away." He followed her over to the water and sat on one of the big boulders. He watched her as she stared at the fish with a smile on her face.

"Why are you showing me this? Isn't this like your secret place?" she looked up at him, traces of the smile still noticeable.

"I knew you would like it." He smiled at her, a real smile.

She returned the smile. "You were right." She turned back to the woods and looked through the trees. She let out a little squeak as she was grabbed from behind and pulled down on the boulder.

"You should have seen your face." Damon laughed as he moved over to give Elena more room.

"Shut up" she laughed as she hit him in the arm. They say there watching the sun set behind the trees, just enjoying each others company.

"We should probably head back." Damon said as the sky grew completely dark.

"Yeah. Let's go." The next thing she knew she was flying at inhuman speeds with Damon's arm wrapped around her waist. Within a few moments they were back in the suite.

"Why couldn't we do that to get there?" Elena grumbled. Damon just chuckled. "I'm gunna take a shower. Then go to bed."

"Okay. I'll be in the living room."

Elena got a tank top and some pajama pants and walked into the bathroom. She turned on the water before stepping in. She couldn't help but think about all that had happened the past day. 'I can't believe Damon's being so nice to me. I mean come on. This is Damon we're talking about. But, he really is being nice. I hope he isn't just messing with me like he does with everyone else.' She started washing her hair. 'And then there's Stephen. I can't believe he never told me about Katherine. I had sex with him! God he's a jerk. How could he do that to me?' tears had started to fall but she quickly wiped them away. She finished up in the shower and stepped out to dry herself off. She put on her pajamas, brushed her hair and teeth and then walked out of the bathroom.

Damon was sitting in the living room just like he said he would be. He was watching a television that she had not noticed was there before. She quietly walked up to the couch he was laying on.

"Thanks, Damon. I had a really good time today. Goodnight."

"Night." Damon answered her quietly as he watched her walk into the bedroom.

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Elena woke up to the sunlight shining on her face. She pushed her face more into the soft pillows and stretched her muscles. She then opened her eyes and got out of bed. She grabbed a change of clothes and went to take a shower. She finished up quickly, brushed her hair and teeth and put on her make-up. She then put on a pair of hip-hugger jeans and a red ¾ sleeve shirt. She looked at herself in the mirror before walking out of the bathroom and into the living room.

Damon was still sleeping on the couch. Elena found herself staring at his sleeping face for a minute. "Like what you see?" came his voice, causing Elena to jump in surprise. She looked up to see Damon sitting up and smirking at her. She blushed bright red and walked into the kitchen and got an espresso. Damon stretched and then followed her and got one for himself.

Elena found herself staring again. Damon was walking around in only black sweatpants. She stared at his chiseled chest. She felt her face grow hot once again when she noticed what she was doing. She quickly looked away and took a drink of her espresso.

"So, what are we doing today?"

"It's a surprise." Damon smirked as he walked into the bedroom to get dressed.

"Another surprise?" she groaned.

"Yep." He called from the bedroom.

"Can't you just tell me?"

"Nope."

"Fine." She gave in. Damon walked out in a pair of jeans and a blue, plaid, button-up shirt.

"Let's go." He smirked. Elena had no choice but to follow him.

So, there it is. Let me know what you think. No flames please.

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