Chapter 15

(semi-1st Person {Damon})

I look around, where is Elena? "Hey… Stefan… I know you are in-tune with Elena's pulse, as I am… Do you hear her? "

I listens for a moment, "No… I don't."

I jump up, rushing out the door and over to my car. In a flash I'm at the trunk, "Elena? Kitten… Are you okay?" I kneel down, picking up her limp body and yelling, "Somebody, Call a bus!" In a flash Stefan and Caroline are at my side, Jeremy and Bonnie running out to the car. Bonnie pulls out her phone, dialing 911. I hold her close, listening for her breathing. "Her breathing is shallow, her heat beat frantic."

"Blood?" Caroline says, bluntly.

"Not until after the paramedics check her out." I sigh, pushing a hair back from her forehead.

"Da-mon?" Elena groans, her eyes fluttering.

"It's okay Love. The paramedics are on their way."

"Remember… Fiancé." She groans, loosing consciousness again.

"What is she talking about?" Stefan asks, roaring back.

"We are engaged." I smirk, following the paramedics along with Jeremy.

"Sorry, sir. Immediate family, one person only."

"Jer… Here." I toss him the keys to my treasured Camaro, he better not crash it! "Meet us there, Please!"

"Fine. I'm calling Jenna." Jeremy catches the keys, and takes off to my car.

"Immediate family only, sir." The paramedic says again.

"Fiancé."

"I'll take your word on that." The paramedic opens the door for me and we speed off.

I sit in the waiting room, my head reeling. Slowly, others begin to show up. Jeremy, then Bonnie, then Caroline, followed by Jenna and Alaric. Jenna runs over to me, "Where is she? Is she okay?"

"I don't know yet, Jenna. Calm down. She is getting checked out by the Doc. She'll be okay."

"She better be." Jenna slumps into a chair, clutching Alaric's hand tightly.

"She will be." I pinches the bridge of his nose, taking calming breaths.

"Mr. Salvatore?" The Doctor asks.

"Yes?" I jump up, walking to the doctor.

"Your fiancée is okay. She is currently in a drug endorsed coma to allow her brain to heal it's self. She received blunt force trauma to the side of her head, and appears to have lost some memory. The extent is unknown, but the memory should return, it'll just take some time." The doctor nods. "She is in a room, please, no more then two at a time."

I nod, turning to Jenna. "Jenna? Would you like to come with me?"

"Yes." She kisses Alaric and follows me down the hallway. I see a room with the name Gilbert on it, and I open the door, hearing the machines before I see them, I hear Jenna take a sharp breath. "Breath, Jenna.' I murmur, flashing to Elena's side, kneeling beside her bed and taking her hand.

"Can you help her, Damon?"

I look up at her, "Yes. I can. But… there is a risk she would become a vampire if she doesn't survive with my blood in her system."

"I don't care. Just help my niece!" Jenna sobs, sitting in the chair and putting her head in her hands.

"Okay… you don't want to watch this. Keep your eyes covered. I bite my wrist, putting it to her mouth and making her drink. After a few gulps, I hear her pulse picking up, healing her injuries. I pull my wrist away, allowing it to heal. With a gasp, Elena opens her eyes.

"Damon? Jenna? Where's Stefan?"

"Elena, love… Stefan isn't here… How do you feel?"

"I've been better… Why did you just call me Love?"

"Because, Elena… We are engaged…" I take her hand, showing her the ring.

"But… I'm dating Stefan…" She looks confused, it breaks my heart.

"He-" Jenna interrupts me.

"Give her time. She has to remember on her own." Jenna stands up, walking over. "You okay, Kid?"

"Yeah…" She smiles, pulling Jenna into a hug.

I bite my lip, loosing my battle with the tears. I can't let her see me like this. "I'll send in Jeremy…" I sigh, turning to the door.

"Damon?"

"Yes?" I turn back.

"Come here." She pats the bed beside her, nodding to Jenna.

"I'll give you two a moment." Jenna turns, walking out.

"Damon… I… I don't remember anything… But I know I love you. I do not know what-"

I cut her off, kissing her gently. The kiss is the gentlest I have ever had, but it has so much passion behind it, that it is amazing. I pull back slowly. "I love you, Elena. You are my future, my life. And soon you will be my wife." I smiles, kissing her cheek.

"Promise me one thing, Damon." She looks up at me.

"Anything. Anything." I breath, kneeling beside her.

"Stay here. While I sleep, when I wake. Be here… Don't let me be alone."

"You will never be alone. I promise you." I take her hand, kissing it.

"Good." She smiles, her eyes closing slowly, she fights it.

"Sleep, my love. I will be here." I kiss her forehead, pulling up a chair.

"I wish you could hold me…" She sighs, looking over at me, hopping.

"I want to, Kitten… but…" I trail off, the pained look on her face breaking my heart. "Scoot over." I smile a little, kicking my shoes off, and sliding in beside her. I wrap my arms around her, as she lays her head on my chest. "Get some sleep, Kitten. I'll be here when you awaken."

She smiles, kissing my chest, before closing her eyes, and drifting into a peaceful sleep.

I reach back, taking out my phone. I text Jeremy.

Elena=ok. Jus feel bak asleep. U can cum in. Whoevr cums must be quiet.

Ill com. Then bon. So on.

After a minute or two, Jeremy walks in, taking the seat. "Do you have to be in bed with her?"

"She asked me to hold her." I shrug, kissing the top of her head.

"Look… I know you love her… But… I don't like you. I understand you are part of her life now… just don't make her forget her friends."

"I'd never do anything to hurt her. And… I don't necessarily like you, either." I smirk, leaning back.

"Are you ever going to leave this room until she does?"

"She asked me not to. I promised I wouldn't. I understand you don't like be, but I am engaged to your sister. I'm not going anywhere, anytime, without her. Not until she tells me too. I love her. More than anything." I bite my lip, closing my eyes.

"Just… keep your hands to yourself while you are here. I do not want any hospital-bed-groping."

"Won't be happening until my blood is out of her system and she has her memory back."

"What do you mean, memory back?"

"Last she remembers she is still with Steffy. She admitted she loves me, but she doesn't remember anything."

"And you said she asked you to hold her." He chuckles.

"She did. You don't have to believe me. But, if you don't mind, I'm going to take advantage of this moment and catch up on my Zz's." I smirk, burring my face in her hair, and slowly drift into sleep.