A/N: Happy belated birthday to this fic! I know I'm a little late but happy birthday baby! I can't believe you're one year old already, you've grown up so fast and I'm so proud of you. He he so anyway…
This chapter is the bonfire… finally!
Disclaimer: I do not own The Vampire Diaries. All rights go to L.J. Smith, Julie Plec, Kevin Williamson and The CW.
~InTheSkin
Damon (Present)
Today, I've thought of recent events. I'm one of the last people to believe in rumors or gossip following the whole Ben and Andie thing. After the things that I heard about myself that I know weren't true, I've learned not to dwell on anything that I hear from anyone unless I hear it with my own ears. Since I've been at Mystic Falls HS I've heard many things. To be more specific, they were about Elena Gilbert. In the beginning of course I ignored them because I knew nothing of Elena Gilbert, but as the days passed they started to anger me and I didn't know why.
And as I sit in my room thinking of why this girl affects me like this, Katherine's words from earlier today echo in my head. "She needs you Damon. Don't give up on her." Why would Katherine think that Elena needs me? If it were anyone else I wouldn't have thought about this so much but Elena is…Elena.
I sigh as I stand from where I've laid on my bed since I got home from school. It's 7:30 and I still haven't gotten ready at all for tonight. I wonder how Elena will react with me taking Katherine to the bonfire. Hopefully, not like she did earlier today at school.
I hear a knock at my bedroom door and it opens. Stefan walks in looking a little startled. In his hand he has two shirts, a half button navy blue shirt and a green striped shirt. Does he really want me to pick?
"Okay, Damon this is important." He says "This one" he puts the shirt in front of him in a gesture "or this one" he does the same gesture with the other.
"Umm is this really necessary? " I say and immediately regret it when he glares at me "I guess the blue one." He holds the shirt in front of him and nods as if he's reassuring himself. He looks at me from where he's standing by the door.
"Are you going like that?" Stefan says as he motions to my school clothes that I'm still wearing.
"Well, I'm not now." I said my tone lighthearted but icy. "What do you suggest 'Mr. I -can't -even- pick- out -my -shirt'"
"Just wear something casual, Damon. This is our first party here, not too preppy." He says and walks out of my room closing the door. What does he mean 'not too preppy'?
I dig into my closet to see something to wear that's casual. When I pick out my clothes its 7:50 and I have to pick Katherine up at 9:00. I take a shower to try to calm the tension of the day I had, the hot water hits my back and I feel myself relax. I quickly wash my body and hair and turn the water off. I dry myself and start to dress. By the time I have finished it's 8:30, enough time to pick Katherine up and get to the bonfire.
I walk downstairs and grab the keys to my Camaro. As I walk to the door, Stefan jolts down the stairs all dressed.
"Hey, can you give me a ride there?"
"Oh, um yeah I just have to pick someone up first." I say as I'm walking outside.
Elena
When we arrive at the bonfire it's at full swing! We got here a little late because Caroline couldn't decide which outfit to wear. When she finally decided, the bonfire had already started. We move down into the woods where we can hear the drunk teenagers chattering. The only reason that people call the 'back-to school-bonfire' the Mikaelson bonfire is because it's on the Mikaelson property. They are one of the richest families, leading back hundreds of years.
The first guy who see's us offers us a beer right away. We walk further into the woods and I stop in my tracks at the sight in front of me.
Damon and Katherine, laughing and talking like they've been friends forever. I have to admit that I felt something that I only ever started feeling since I've met Damon, longing. I long for him and it feels good to admit it to myself. It hurts to see him so free with Katherine because I want him to be like that with me. I look down at my finger, suddenly feeling sorry for myself. I look back up and I meet the icy blue ones that I yearn for.
"Wow, you are whipped." I gasp in surprise, I forgot Caroline was next to me.
"Says the girl scanning the crowd like a hawk looking for Klaus." I say with a chuckle as I see her on her tip toes looking for the oldest Mikaelson. She opens her mouth to protest but quickly closes it.
"Fine, we're both whipped. Now let's go get drunk." She takes my hand and leads me towards the kegs, where if I may say so myself am an expert at and trust me I am no lightweight.
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Later That Night
After Caroline and I did the kegs, I lost her in the crowd of people. I am now sitting with Rebekah on one of the logs roasting marshmallows. Rebekah and I were talking about cheerleading try-outs when I felt a hand on my shoulder.
"Hey." Damon says slurring.
Is he drunk? It's only 10:30.
"Hi." I said back.
"I-I've been…l-looking for you. I w-want to talk." He said, looking like is going to pass out any moment.
"Why don't you sit down for a moment." I try to grab his hand but he moves it before I even touched him. He stumbles and I make an effort to grip his hand again but he falls down to the ground with a soft plop.
"Is he okay?" Rebekah asks me as I feel Damon's pockets for his car keys. I take the car key off the key chain and keep his house keys.
"Yeah I think so, can you look for Stefan and give him these." I give her his car keys. "And tell him that I'm taking Damon home." She nods and goes stalking off looking for Stefan.
"Come on Damon, I'm gonna take you home." I whispered as I attempted to pick him up by putting his arm over my shoulder. I manage to get him standing but I think he's passed out. I struggle to get him to my car but somehow I have him in my passenger side seat. I go around to the driver's side door but don't open it. I let out a breath that I've held since Damon touched my shoulder. Am I okay to drive? I've only had a beer and went to the keg but wasn't there long. I don't feel tipsy or dizzy. I reassure myself that I'm fine and open the car door.
"Where am I?" Damon murmurs still out of it.
"I'm taking you home." I say softly as I start the car. I should probably text Caroline and tell her what's happening. I quickly take my phone out and send Caroline a quick text.
To: Caroline
From: Elena
Taking drunk Damon home. I'll come back for you later. XOXO
"No, I need to tell Elena." He says in his drunk stupor.
Tell me what? I'm afraid of what Damon might say…A drunk man's words are a sober man's thoughts.
"What do you need to tell her?" I ask him in a low voice.
"I-I need Elena." He says and I feel like I'm betraying him by doing this but I have to know. "To tell her that…I want to"
"What do you want to tell her?"I said trying to keep my voice as steady as possible. He doesn't respond, so I think that he fell asleep.
I get a text back from Caroline.
To: Elena
From: Caroline
No need to come back, with Klaus. Go ahead and 'take Damon home' ;)
Oh Caroline, she's more of a horn dog than most of the boys I know.
I slowly roll up the empty driveway of the Salvatore Boarding House. I put my car on park and turn the car off. I grab Damon's house keys and get out the car. Damon is still passed out in the passenger side so struggle to get him out. I open the door and head for the stairs. I remember the first time that I came here just a few days ago. Damon is technically still my tutor and I did get a good grade on that test yesterday. We should talk about that situation tomorrow.
Once in his room, I head for his bed and lay him down softly. He rolls to his stomach and murmurs "Be with her." into his pillow. What does that mean? Is he dreaming or is he still in his smashed trance? Either way I shouldn't let what he says have an effect on me because he probably won't remember anything he says or does. I leave his room and walk downstairs to the kitchen to get a glass of water. I go back upstairs and look for Advil in Damon's bathroom. I get 2 pills and put them on his nightstand with the glass of water.
I take his shoes off and place them on the floor. I lean in and start to unbutton his shirt and am relieved that he is wearing a t-shirt under because even in his state, he's still very attractive. As I am unbuttoning the last button his arm drapes around my back and I fall on top of him. I try not to react when he puts his other arm around me too.
I am lying nose to nose with Damon Salvatore. I can smell the alcohol in his breath and the scent of his aftershave. I try to shake him off but he doesn't budge.
I sigh for the umpteenth time tonight. What's so bad about sharing a bed? We're both dressed and he's totally blacked out. I guess it's fine if I stay with him tonight. Oh Caroline is going to have an aneurysm when I tell her. I get comfortable and carefully put my hand on Damon's hip. Even though he has me wrapped up with his limbs, I can't help but feel safe. In Damon's arms is somewhere I want to get use to.
Congrats to Joseph Morgan! He got hitched and I might be late but I just found out. I think that it's awesome that he got married to Persia White (Bonnie's mom on the show) that is so cute!
Oh and who should I put Stefan with? Katherine? Rebekah? I can't really put him with Caroline because she has that thing with Klaus.
Next time on The Louder the Silence: The aftermath of The Bonfire! The confrontation between sober Damon and Elena. Maybe even Elena and Katherine?
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