Chapter 5

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Damon P.O.V

I awoke the next morning with a sense of happiness. The date went well. No better than well, it went amazing. And to top it all of she said she would go on another one. I actually couldn't describe my happiness right now. This one of a kind of a woman, actually wanted me. I felt on top of the world.

Last night i could tell that the date brought back some harsh memories for both of us. I knew one way or another i had to find out what happened to this extraordinary woman that stopped her from opening up to me, i know I'm not one to talk. I'm not exactly the most open person either, but with her its different. I know this sound so quick and to any sane person they probably just leave before anybody gets hurt. And even though i have only known the woman for 2 weeks, it already feels as if there is something more between us then the usual attraction, something more intense. But the question is; do either of us have it in us to put ourselves out there and have the possibility of hurting each other, but also there's the chance that this could be the start of a beautiful relationship, and something worth all the hard work and pain that might be caused. It was then that i knew how easily i could fall for Elena, and how easy it would be to fall in love with her, just for her being her.

God what was happening to me just 2 weeks before i wanted nothing in life, other than peace, and no pain. I'd have been happy to share my bed with a different girl every night or have a no strings attached relationship with some one, along as there were no feelings involved. And now here i was considering falling in love or even developing feelings for this woman, well i suppose it's to late for that i have already come to care for Elena. And that was why i was going to use my connections, to help find Elena her dream job, just because i cared about her and because i wanted too. I'd never been the guy to do the good deeds, i'd always left that to my brother, Saint Stefan always wanting to please everyone, but here i was the bad boy or also known black sheep of the family wanting to do something for no personal gain, and for the benefit of a woman he hardly new.

What had happened to him?. The answer he new already, but couldn't acknowledge it consciously. The small part in the back of his head telling him: You're falling for her. I tried to ignore it, and say no it's too soon, but who was i to tell the fates, when it's been too long or short a time, to bring two people together.

I decided that i needed to call her, but i didn't want to come across to desperate so i'd leave it a couple of days before calling, and thats when he would make his next gesture.

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Elena P.O.V

Although it had been 2 days since there date, I was expecting him to have called already. He's always been so persistent and impatient, it surprised me that he still hadn't called, i knew if he didn't call soon this second date wouldn't be happening as Friday it was back to Mystic falls for any last minute preparation for the wedding next Tuesday and of course the bachelorette.

The first date was incredible, as incredible as it was it brought up some old memories of Elijah. And although it happened 2 years ago it was still a touchy subject. It was from bringing up that part of her past that she begun to have doubts on starting a new relationship with anyone. As the last guy she started seeing about a year after the whole Elijah situation, she found out that Elijah had people watching her checking that she wasn't involved with anyone else as his words had been, ' If i can't have you then no one can'. The guy ended up getting half beaten to death and was in hospital for 2 weeks with a fractured skull, broken ribs and bruises covered the whole of his body, all because he was jealous.

To say she was scared, was a pretty big understatement. She just hoped and wished that he was over her by now. The last time she had seen him had been 6 months ago when she had seen him last and he acted as if nothing had even happened. But she knew deep down he'd never let her go. She decided to take her thought away from that dark part of her past that she wasn't proud of and regretted. It was a very dark path and brought up memories that would haunt her for most likely the rest of her life.

She knew that by letting Damon in, she was most likely putting his life in danger. I mean the last guy she hadn't even slept with and he ended up in hospital, what would he do if he found out about Damon...I had to stop myself now from thinking such things, Elijah wasn't interested anymore that was why she hadn't seen him in 6 months, or any of his goons, all she had to do was be careful and watch herself.

It was with these thoughts in mind that she was pulled out of her thought by her phone ringing as she pulled in the parking lot of her building. She saw the caller was Damon and felt her heart rate pick up almost immediately. It was about time.

"Hello, surprised you lasted this long to be honest"

"Hi, Lena, i'm good thanks for asking what about you".

"Ha-Ha, so what's up".

"I was wondering about that second date you promised me, tomorrow night my place? I'm not in town this weekend" he questioned

"Ummmm...yeah that should be ok, i don't have any plan so what time and what will coming to your place include"

"Get you head out of the gutter Elena, i never suggested we had to do that, although i would be more than willing if thats what you want for date two" he teased.

"I never suggested anything that was all you Mr Salvatore. No seriously though what were you think on doing".

"I'll cook you dinner then maybe a movie depending on how late the eating goes to".

"Sounds good. You can cook?. Can't say it's my forte".

"There are so many things you don't know about me Elena. Yes i can cook. I'm part Italian, it's in my blood".

"Learn something new every day...What time?"

"Say 8.30, that sounds good"

"Perfect"

"Good, i'll see you tomorrow then...and oh Elena love black lace underwear if you want any help on any undergarment although i can imagine anything looks just exquisite on you" he chuckled as he hung up.

Some people just never change i thought to myself as i made her way to the apartment, with a new excitement settling in. Bring on date two I thought to myself.