Chapter 8

Previously: "The only person who has given up on Elena is YOU. You Stefan have given up on her. And yes, I will do anything to protect her even if that means dragging your ass back to Mystic Falls for this bitch here. If that is what it takes to protect and care for Elena then I will do anything. Because unlike you Stefan, I love her."

Stefan growled at Damon's comment pushing him straight into the wall, his face changing. Damon used his strength to push him away making him fall straight into the table knocking drinks and scaring away the girls that were all over him seconds ago. Katherine assumed watched from the sidelines.

"Go away Damon. I never want to see you again." Stefan growled at his brother, his face going back to normal as he calmed down.

Katherine walked into the middle of the two men facing Stefan, "I'm sorry. But we just can't do that." As she spoke the last couple of words to Stefan, she quickly got a needle full of vervain. Stefan moaned falling to the ground and holding his stomach where she jabbed him.

"Katherin-" His last word before he fainted.

Damon looked around checking if Klaus had returned but there was no sign of him thankfully. Damon picked up Stefan and turned to Katherine, "Let's get outta here before he comes back. I do not want to have to deal with a very pissed off Klaus."

"Agreed." Katherine nodded, proud of their efforts.

They hurried out of the bar heading back to Damon's car. Damon opened the car boot and chucked his brother in, staring at an unconscious Stefan he whispered, "Sorry brother." before shutting the boot.

Katherine stood there crossing her arms, "In the boot really?"

"Just get in the car and let's get back home."

Katherine smirked and obeyed Damon's orders.

The next afternoon everyone seemed to be around Elena's drinking and chatting in their living room with Cobra Starship's album blasting through the speakers.

'And if I listen I can hear you through my radio
In that bright white noise, What I been missing in my life
What I been dreaming of, You'll be that girl
You'll be that girl'

"I love this song." Caroline put her arms up in the air and swaying on the couch to the music.

"She's so drunk." Tyler laughed at her.

Bonnie raised an eyebrow at her best friend, "Yep." She laughed.

"Let's play twister!" Elena came into the room with a 2 shot glasses in her hands downing the both of them.

"And another person who is completely of her head." Jeremy smirked at her sister.

"I am not drunk!" Elena replied slurring her words.

"Oh sure!"

"Let's get another drink Lena!" Caroline suggested, enthusiastically jumping up from the couch grabbing Elena's arm dragging her into the kitchen grabbing whatever spirits they could get their hands on.

Tyler followed them into the kitchen, "You two should stop drinking, seriously." He laughed taking Caroline's drink away from him.

Caroline smiled at him moving closer to him unintentionally rubbing against him. Elena felt immediately awkward, "Uhh...I'm gonna go. DON'T go into my room. I'm warning you!" Elena ran out of the room falling on the floor in the living room.

"Elena!" Bonnie laughed rushing over to her friend helping her up to the couch holding on her so she didn't collapse.

"This is weird being around my drunk sister." Jeremy said.

"Where is Tyler and Caroline?" Bonnie asked Elena brushing her hair out of face.

"They're going to do it in my room." Her head collapsed in her lap.

Jeremy and Bonnie looked at Elena and then back at each other laughing.

"Niceee." Bonnie giggled.

"We can't play Twister." Elena sat back up, pouting.

Suddenly the front door burst open, "I'm up for some twister especially if one girl in particular is drunk." Three paired of eyes turned to see Damon.

Jeremy rolled his eyes obviously the 'girl' was Elena while Elena struggled to get up but once she did the stumbled over to Damon who grabbed her as she was about to fall at his feet, "DAMON." She smiled at him resting her face on his body.

"Someone is very drunk." Damon smirked lightly stroking her back.

"ME." She moved away from him whilst showing him her beautiful smile.

Bonnie and Jeremy just laughed.

"We're going back to mine, see you later." Tyler came into the room carrying Caroline in piggy back style.

Stefan eventually woke up gathering himself before looking at his surroundings, he remembered this place. Elena and Damon had locked him in here before when he had a 'problem' with blood.

"So you've finally woken up." Katherine showed herself through the bar window on the iron door.

"Katherine." He growled, "Get me out of here."

"No can do. I prefer brooding Stefan to this annoying ripper Stefan. So you're gonna stay in here till you get the blood out of your system and then you can go back to feeding on poor innocent squirrels or bunnys." She smirked.

Bonnie and Jeremy went back to Bonnie's place so that left drunk Elena and Damon to themselves. They settled down on the couch whilst Elena clung to him. Damon stroked her hair gently waiting for the alcohol to pass. He wanted to tell her about his trip but right now probably wasn't the best time. He wanted to enjoy being with Elena for the moment before he let reality set in, imagining Elena running back to Stefan made him shudder.

"Damon," She sat up looking into his gorgeous blue eyes and concerned face.

"Elena," He replied staring down at her beautiful face hoping this moment would last forever.

She stood up from the couch stumbling slightly before Damon held her hand keeping her steady, "I'm tired." She stopped talking and looked on the ground just as she was about to speak Damon interrupted, "Alright, I'll come over tomorrow morning and see how you are doing." He stood up.

She shook her head, "Stay with me for tonight." She looked up at him, "Please."

He looked into her sincere eyes and smiled at her, "If that is what you want then sure."

A huge smile grew on her face, "Thanks." She wrapped her arms around him, "I missed you. What happened? Did you find him?"

Damon's smile faded knowing she was still worried about Stefan frightened him afraid she was going to leave him and just forget about the past couple of months and how they've both been feeling towards each other, "Let's talk about it in the morning okay? Just rest. The problem will still be there in the morning." He said softly.

She let out a sigh and he was afraid of what she might say next but thankfully she just said nothing taking his hand into her little one liking how it felt. Just as she was going to take the walk to her bedroom she felt strong arms around her body being picked up, bridal style.

She laughed, "Damon. what are you doing?"

"Taking care of you." He told her and carried her upstairs to her room where he laid her down on the bed. She smiled sitting up, "I love you."

The words left him speechless again, she had told him once before but now felt more right and more natural. After a few moments, he smiled at her. "And I love you Elena."

She smiled admiring him and stood up moving her long brown locks around her shoulder, "Unzip me?"

He smirked, carefully unzipped her dress before turning around so she could get changed. Usually he would be itching to take off a girls dress and take her to bed but this wasn't a normal girl and he didn't want to push her to do anything, he was going to be a perfect gentleman around her...well try anyway to prove to her that he was the good guy. She got completely naked knowing Damon was facing the other way and put a tiny vest that fit her curves perfectly and some shorts for her pj's. Damon felt her sit back into bed so he turned back around. He pulled the covers up around her and kissed her on the head before heading over to the chair on the other side of the room. She sat back up, "Damon..."

He looked up at her, his hand on the light to turn it off. "Stay with me." She said so quietly that any normal human wouldn't of heard.

He smirked, "I'm not going anywhere."

She frowned, "Stay with me..." She moved the covers away from the other side and patted the bed before pouting at him.

Damon smiled, "if you're sure." He kicked off his shoes and just as he was about to curl up into bed with her she stopped him.

"You don't need to be dressed, Damon." She told him softly, tugging on his black top.

Damon gulped thinking this was too good to be true as he took off his black jeans and his top off chucking them on the floor. She admired his sculpted body, realizing how lucky she was and how amazing he looked. He got into bed and Elena wrapped her arms around him resting her head on his bare chest smiling to herself. He kissed the top off head and stayed silent for a moment before realizing Elena had fallen asleep. He stroked her hair gently thinking how incredibly lucky he was just to sleep with Elena, literally. He really didn't care if they didn't have sex, just feeling her body against his was so nice. Damon let a sigh of relief and slowly let himself fall asleep before thinking how he's never been happier in his whole life. This was perfect.

AN: So major Delena fluff at the end, I hope i still kept it in character. I don't know about anyone else but I really love drunk Elena she's so much carefree and more fun. I hope you enjoyed the chapter. Please keep reviewing :) i love reading your comments :D