VD Story 7 Chapter 2
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The next morning I awoke to the bright sun shining through the gaps in the drapes. This could only mean that I had overslept and could only mean that Katherine had deliberately not ordered Emily in to wake me. Clearly she wanted me out of the way and I could only guess it had to do with the two handsome Salvatore brothers. I pushed the covers back and made my way to the doors leading into the adjoining room. I opened them and saw Emily unpacking Katherine's things calmly. Emily had come to be with us about a year ago after she became indebted to Katherine. I did not know what had happened but it was obviously something big. The most important thing about Emily was that she was a witch; a very powerful one at that. She had told us that she was from a place called Mystic Falls and as usual the strange name of the town intrigued Katherine which led to our arrival here. I knew Emily was happy to be back in her hometown after so long away. I cleared my throat and she immediately stood to attention.
"Miss Elena, I'm sorry for not waking you but Katherine said it would be best to let you sleep."
I took pity on the young woman and smiled gently showing that she was not in trouble. Emily had shown quite early on that she preferred my company to Katherine's. I did not blame her. I quickly came to enjoy the young witch's company and considered her a friend of sorts.
"It's okay Emily but could you help me dress now?"
The beautiful dark skinned girl smiled and immediately dropped what she was doing and followed me back to my room.
Soon I found myself in an elegant sky blue gown and I was constantly thankful that I was a vampire and did not require breath. The neckline of the dress allowed a glimpse of my ample cleavage however kept the modest image that unlike Katherine, I liked to hold onto. Emily fashioned my hair into an elegant half up hairstyle. My waves hung loose around my shoulders and the clip that held the hair on top of my head matched the soft colour of my dress. I envied my doppelganger's beautiful tresses and I knew they attracted the eye of many men. Sometimes I got Emily to curl my hair but found that if she did I looked too much like Katherine and there was always too much confusion and I disliked the thought of being compared to her.
I looked at Emily hesitantly and I felt ashamed for what I was about to do but it was a necessity. I stood and turned to face her.
"You know how I hate to ask Emily but..." I started guiltily and I watched as the young witch's mouth curled into a wry smile. She wordlessly held up her wrist and I pursed my lips before allowing my vampire visage to take over as I sank my fang into her soft skin. I took as much as I could revelling in the taste and feel of the blood before I pulled back. She smiled at me breathlessly and before she could speak I put my own wrist to my lips, biting down, before I pressed it to hers, allowing her to drink and heal. I knew that Katherine had fed on Emily earlier but unlike me, Katherine did not see the need to heal Emily because I watched the wound on her neck close too as she drank. Soon both wounds were healed and she pulled away with a quiet 'thank you'.
I stepped downstairs and I heard laughter and chatter close by. Rounding the corner, the dining room came into view and I saw the trio. Katherine sat on one side of the table while the two brothers sat side by side on the other. I hesitantly stepped into the room and when they noticed me, with perfect manners the two brothers stood while I took my seat beside Katherine. I smiled at them all in greeting and the brother's sat down with smiles of their own. Stefan and Damon both offered me a polite good morning which I returned before Katherine decided she wanted the attention once more. Katherine had a falsely concerned face on as she turned to her 'sister'.
"Oh dear sister, I hope you don't mind but I felt you needed the rest after such a long journey." Her voice was sickly sweet and I knew that no one but me could hear the menacing undertones to it. Katherine really was vindictive.
I smiled tightly at her, mindful of the company present and I shook my head.
"Of course Katherine, it was very...considerate of you and I do feel a lot better after a night of sleep, thank you." Katherine smiled sweetly and turned back to her breakfast and the unknowing boys in front of her.
Katherine carried most of the conversation, socialite that she was and I mostly focused on my breakfast, smiling politely when it was required. I could see that Stefan was already completely enamoured with Katherine and was hanging on to every word she said, however when I glanced at Damon casually I found his eyes were on me. I looked away quickly and concentrated on my food once more as Katherine prattled on. I was taken aback when I heard Damon speak.
"Miss Elena, how are you enjoying your stay so far? I'm aware that you used to live in the city so our small town must be quite the change." His voice was eager and light and I looked up and met his gaze and found myself caught there. I was amazed by how interested he looked in what I had to say.
"I am enjoying it quite well thank you and I'm enjoying the quiet."
I forced a kind smile onto my face as I answered and I took a sip of my water as I turned and purposely pretended to be interested in what Katherine was saying. When I looked at Damon again, I saw a confused frown on his face and I knew he was taken aback by my short tone and the fact that I had barely given him a second glance. I could tell that he was not used to being denied by women and really who could blame them. The truth was though that I did not want him to like me. I wanted him to stay away from me. It was not right to bring him into my world and it was not safe. I was relieved when Katherine stood, having finished her breakfast and the two brothers stood in perfect manners. She offered them a flirty smile.
"Well aren't you two just the sweetest? Your parents must have raised you quite well as your manners are impeccable."
I watched Stefan smile sheepishly in response to her flattery but Damon's attention was still on me and I shifted uncomfortably as I stood too.
"So I was hoping I could rope one of you into showing me around your beautiful estate?" Katherine asked hopefully and I was not even surprised when it was Stefan who jumped at the chance.
"Oh I would be delighted Miss Katherine," He approached Katherine and offered her his arm which she took with a flourish.
I realized quickly that if they left that I would be left alone with Damon and I did not know what that would entail so with reluctance I smiled brightly and I addressed the two 'lovebirds'.
"Oh a tour would be lovely unless of course I would be intruding?" I saw Katherine glare at me unkindly but Stefan smiled good-naturedly.
"Of course Miss Elena, you're more than welcome to join us," He offered his other arm to me, which I took.
"Brother," he acknowledged as a means of goodbye and I could see once again the confused frustration in Damon's eyes as he watched us leave. His eyes locked with mine but I looked away quickly. I had to stay away from him.
Twenty minutes later I was regretting my decision immensely. While the tour of the home was intriguing, the sight and sound of Katherine and Stefan flirting shamelessly were not. I was on Stefan's left side, but I may as well have been invisible. He laughed at something Katherine said, which in my opinion was not even funny, and she brushed his bicep with her hand. I rolled my eyes inwardly. We finally reached the dining room where we started. I cleared my throat, causing Katherine and Stefan to break out of their little spell and turn to me.
"Thank you so much for the tour Stefan but I think I will go to my room and rest a while before dinner. I will see you later sister." Stefan gave me a smile and bid me goodbye but I could see Katherine glaring at me blatantly. When I was upstairs I muttered in a normal voice, knowing that she could hear me perfectly.
"Don't worry, I don't want him." And it was true. I had no interest in Stefan whatsoever. His brother on the other hand...
I shook my head at my thoughts. I was not going there. I had sworn to myself that I would not condemn someone else to this life and if I allowed myself close to Damon then it would only be a matter of time before he finds out what I am and the subject of immortality comes up. In all my three hundred years I had never really pursued any relationships. There had been a few men here and there of course but it had always ended in many different ways. The most hurtful was when they made me believe they loved me and then after I turned them they would leave. I had been used all too often for my vampire status and I was incredibly wary about letting people in.
There was something about Damon though. I did not know how to explain it exactly but I just felt a connection to him. He had a simple zest for life in his eyes and I could tell that he had already lived quite a life. Regardless of my denial, I knew he would adapt to this life well but I would not let it come to that. It was wrong. I conceded though that it was wrong also to treat him like a pariah when he had done nothing wrong. I would speak to him but I would just have to make sure he did not get too close.
A/N: Not much Delena at all in this but it's coming I promise. Next chapter will have some Damon POV and I tried to create a mix of innocent 1864 Damon and the present time vampire Damon. Please review and follow my story :D