Oh my god, guys I'm so sorry that you had to wait this long for an update on this story! School started about two weeks ago and I've had so much school work that I haven't found time to write because as you all know unfortunately, school comes first. Never the less here I am with an update.

Hopefully people will still read this story after the long wait.

Yours Truly ~InTheSkin

Previously on The Louder the Silence: I was passing by a neighborhood and I started to recognize where I was or better yet by whose house I was. All the lights in Elena's house were on but how was I suppose to just knock on their door, what if Elena wasn't home. 'Come on, Salvatore grow some balls and knock on the door' I started going up the porch steps when the door opened abruptly.

Damon

When I looked up a woman that looked like she was in her mid to late twenties was looking at me with a questioning look on her face.

"Hi, I-I'm looking for Elena?" I said to the women

She looked at me for a second then smiled sweetly.

"Yeah, she's here. What's your name again?"

"Damon, Damon Salvatore. I'm Elena's History tutor" I said

"Oh, Damon. I've heard great things about you. Would you like to stay for dinner tonight? I could always use an extra hand." She said already pushing me inside the house before I could answer.

"Uh okay, sure. What are you making for dinner?"

"Well, I was gonna make pasta but is there anything you could make? Preferably better than what was going to come out as burnt pasta?" She said the last part sarcastically

"I know the perfect thing to make" I said as we walked into the kitchen.

A couple hours later, the homemade pizza I made for the Gilbert's is finished. When I first started to make the pizza, I realized that the lady, who is not even in the kitchen helping anymore, must be Elena's Aunt Jenna that she's always talking about. Since i got here Jenna and I talked a lot. We also talked about Mr. Saltzman.

"Is it only you two that live in this house?" I asked curiously

"No. My nephew, Jeremy lives here with us but he's staying at a friend's house tonight."

"Where exactly is Elena? I've been here for almost two hours and I haven't seen her?"

"She's been in her room all afternoon, ever since she came back from school, which was almost an hour early too" she said as she set the table

"Does Elena always isolate herself in her room?"

"Only when she's really upset." She responded quietly, and then she looked at me "Do you know what made her this upset?"

I really don't know. When I dropped her off here yesterday after tutoring, everything was fine. She didn't talk to me when I saw her at school today, like she was ignoring me the thing that made her upset must have happened before school. I'm starting to really like Elena and It would be devastating if she was mad at me and i didn't try to fix it before we even become friends or…something more.

"No. I-I was just worried when she didn't show up for tutoring today"

"Well she should be down any minute. A girl can only starve for so long"

At that moment the door bell rang.

"Damon? Do me a favor and get the door for me" Jenna said from the dining room

"Sure" I said and started walking towards the door.

When I reached for the door handle another hand also reached for it. I looked up and there she was, Elena. Her eyes looked very tired and which as of now had a surprised expression on her face. We watched each other, too scared to move but then she broke the silence.

"Damon? What are you doing here?" she said in a raspy tone

"I um came to look for you. I was worried about you when you didn't show up." Now that isn't entirely true. When Elena didn't show up for tutoring, I was more than worried, I was also upset. I was upset because I was looking forward to being with her but with that came a small amount of rage, which I tried to take out by jogging but look where that's lead me to. Standing in the middle of Elena Gilbert, Bad girl of Mystic Falls, house dressed in a shirt that has no sleeves and shorts that I've worn since I was 15 but none the less there she was looking beautiful as she always does, even if she doesn't know it.

"Oh I uh had to go…out" she said looking at the ground

The doorbell rang again and this time I grabbed Elena's hand in mine to opened the door. I didn't really notice who was at the door because I was a little distracted with the fact Elena and I were practically holding hands. It was so small compared to mine. It was also warm and soft and I never wanted to let go of it. We heard someone clearing their throats loudly and finally looked up at the person I opened the door for.

"Mr. Saltzman, H-How are you?" I said and Elena let go of my hand. I was sad that she let go of my hand but what reason does she have to hold my hand, it's not like we're dating, but I really wanted to hold her hand again.

"Good Damon, how are you Elena? You look a little sick. Is that why you didn't show up to my class today?" he said and looked at Elena carefully

"Yeah, I uh wasn't feeling too good today after lunch. You know, stomach ache and all" she said nervously and moved a piece of hair that was blocking her eye behind her ear.

"Um, yeah the cafeteria food isn't the best," I said trying to cover for Elena "I've even heard that the lunch lady puts canned dog food in the meatloaf." I continued and Elena nodded her head.

"Gretchen? No, she always gives me an extra pudding" Mr. Saltzman said

"Better watch what you eat Ric" Elena said and starts walking to the dining room.

"Mmm, it smells awesome in here. Did you cook Damon?" Mr. Saltzman said and smirked at Jenna.

"Excuse me; is it such a surprise that I could've made this?" Jenna said with hurt in her voice

"Yes." Ric and Elena said in unison

Jenna scoffed "Well Damon made it anyways, so need to be worried for salmonella or something" she said and put the pizza in the middle of the dining table.

The dining table only has 4 chairs and since Ric sat next to Jenna, I sat next to Elena.

Throughout dinner, we made small talk about random things and it felt great just to have dinner with people like them. The last family dinner I had was probably when I was 5, back when I had a happy family. I use to love watching my mother cook in the kitchen. When I was old enough she said that she would teach me how to make all the different recipes she knew but I guess we didn't get that far. I learned how to make the pizza that I made today from her, just by watching her and since my father was never home and the 80 year old maid couldn't make food for her life, I eventually started to make food for Stefan and myself.

"Elena, can you help me with the dishes?"

"Sure Jenna"

So far tonight has been a bust. Elena hasn't spoken to me since the door incident and now she won't look at me either. I've decided to take matters into my own hands, before she went into the kitchen to help Jenna, I grabbed her arm and dragged her to the living room. I didn't mean to be rough with her; I just needed to know what was wrong. I didn't want Elena to hate me for whatever reason and if I have to be harsh, I will.

"Okay Elena, I've played your stupid game all night. What have I done to make you ignore me like this?" I said moving closer to her as she backs up into the wall.

"Cut the crap Damon. Just answer me one question. Do you like Katherine or not?" she said harshly

What the hell is she talking about?

"No, i don't like Katherine."

"Then why do i always see you guys together? Just admit it and everything will be good" she said trying to calm herself

What is it with this girl? How could I like Katherine? I barely know her. I barely know Elena too but she's just different i guess... How could I show her that I don't like Katherine?Why is Elena even acting like this? I shouldn't have to answer to her, I mean we are just friends.

"Elena, What can i do to make you see that i don't like Katherine?"

She looked off into space for a while but when she came back, she gave me the most seductive smile I've seen, ever

"Kiss me Damon" She said and grabbed the collar of my shirt

I don't know how this will see if I like Katherine but it's kissing Elena so...

I backed her up against the wall we were already against and smashed our lips together.

Hey again, sorry the update is so short. I wanted to give you guys something at least but don't worry, I plan to write this weekend so look out for a fairly regular long chapter. I'm only a 14 year old girl; I can only do so much. Anyways guys, thanks for reviewing last chapter, you have chosen the fate of Delena…for now but they will get together soon enough so stay tuned for more.

Muahahaha what'd you think about the kiss? Elena is still the promiscuous girl from chapter 1 and Damon is still a boy, come on they both have needs. Do you think they're going to fast? Man, Elena was being annoying in this chapter don't you think? Let's see what happens.

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Until next time ~InTheSkin