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Chapter 4

Damon's POV

It all made sense now, all the pieces fit together.

Ever since that day happened; I didn't see Elena in school the next day which I thought was odd, when I asked Stefan why she didn't come in, he punched me in the face and said "why do you think?" When she did come into school the next day after, people kept on harassing her saying she was a whore and a hypocrite for calling me a Manwhore, that's when I faced the wrath of Caroline Forbes, Bonnie Bennett, Matt Donavon, Elijah Mikaelson, Stefan Salvatore, Jeremy Gilbert and Katherine Gilbert. Let's just say it wasn't my best highlight of senior year, I received a big blow in my face by the boys which made me have bruises all over my face and I received 3 kicks in my groin from the girls but luckily little Damon was still alive and working.

After graduation I spotted Elena saying bye to her friends and driving off with her Dad; it looked like Bonnie, Caroline and Katherine were crying so I asked Stefan later that night why everyone was making a big deal of her driving off and he said that Elena was moving to London. I decided to be the jerk that I am and pissed my brother off saying Elena's better off 'across the pond'. In my head I was angry to the fact that she didn't even say goodbye to me or even show it off saying "thank god I'm leaving you."

We all ended up going to the same university (except for Matt) and eventually started being friends (excluding Bonnie- she hated me) studying different things, Stefan and I studied business due to the fact that our Dad wanted us to follow in his footsteps, Klaus studied medicine with Bonnie (much to her dismay), and Rebekah studied fashion with Caroline and Katherine, Elijah studied Law.

Life went on and soon I was the CEO of the Salvatore Company with my younger brother by my side, at the age of 24; I was still the cocky, annoying, dashing Damon who slept with girls not giving two shits about their feelings as before. My father started arguing with me more and regretting the decision of me being the CEO of the Salvatore Company; I was practically on the verge of being disowned by my own father.

Whereas Klaus was a very successful doctor and decided to move back to England, Bonnie was also a doctor and helped out at Mr Grayson Gilbert's (Elena and Katherine's dad) clinic, Rebekah turned out to be a fashion designer and also moved back to England, Caroline and Katherine also turned out to be a very successful fashion designers and had their own shop in Mystic Falls, Elijah was a very successful lawyer and with his siblings also moved to England, Kol turned out to be a good baseball player and played for Mystic Falls team named Hybrids and Jeremy was an upcoming artist who was very well known.

Of course my mother was always there for me but she always told me to listen to my father which annoyed me deeply, It was one night where I went to the grill and saw Katherine drinking her sorrows away; I found out that night that Katherine had found out that her now ex-boyfriend (Tyler Lockwood – the complete psychopath) cheated on her because she was too insecure to have sex with him, me being Damon Salvatore, I ended up sleeping with her.

We started being friends with benefits and found out that we were similar than we thought we would be. One day we got completely wasted and on our drunk walk back home, she confessed the feelings she had for me when we were in high school. I found myself falling for Katherine, I decided to take it to the next level and ask her out. Soon the cocky Damon Salvatore turned into a love struck baby when it came to Katherine Gilbert, she had it all; her attractive looks, confidence, fun, and unique and let's not forget the sex was amazing.

A year later I proposed to her, leading to this situation which was now. I knew Katherine was still in contact with Elena but I didn't want to face the guilt again but now it came rushing to me. It was my entire fault. My dad was right after all, it would blow up in my face.

Karma is a bitch.

I looked at the clock and it was only 6 o'clock in the morning, I really needed a glass of water, I doubt if anyone's awake so I got out of bed clad in only boxers and walked towards the kitchen. I was in the doorway and I stopped in my tracks when I saw the back of a sexy figure of which belonged to the one and only Elena Gilbert, she was in a hot pink sports bra, her black running shorts and her pink and black trainers. Damn, she looked sexy. I let out an internal groan. Damon, you have a fiancé which you LOVE, you shouldn't think about her twin like that.

I coughed trying to get her attention; she turned around and rolled her eyes. I swear in that moment, my mouth dropped open at how beautiful she looked despite being sweaty. But one thing that got on my nerves was why wasn't she reacting to my body like how other women do? I quickly recovered, cleared my throat and spoke,

"Someone's been working out." I commented walking next to her and getting a cup from the cupboard hoping she would react to my sex god body in any way.

She rolled her eyes again; I was pissed, after all these years she still clearly despises me, why? I needed answers pronto.

"Just leave me alone." She spat and tried to walk off but before she could even past me, I put the cup on the counter and grabbed her wrist, turned her around to face me, I felt her tense.

"What's wrong with you, why do you hate me so much?" I asked angrily

"I hate you because it's your entire fault!" She said raising her voice

"Entire fault of what?" I asked holding my grip on her tighter wanting her to answer me but instead she said

"Let go off me Damon, you're hurting me!" her eyes shone hurt and fear; she had tears rolling down her cheek, while struggling to escape from me

I released my grip and watched her run out of the kitchen. Great move Damon Salvatore, you just made Elena Gilbert hate you even more. I let out a sigh and went back to my room but not before glancing at Elena's door, from what I could hear she was sobbing really loudly. I went under the duvet on my side of the bed, kissed Katherine's head and tried going back to sleep. God, I am such a dick. I need to approach her in a different way... if she will even let me.

Elena's POV

I hate Damon so much, the moment we had in the kitchen reminded me of all those years ago where Tyler nearly raped me, he was too close to me. I wanted to tell Damon the reason why I hated him, but he didn't deserve an explanation, he would've probably laughed at me and tell the Mikaelson's and then they would just take the piss.

Why did he have to be so persistent? I felt a sharp sting coming from my wrists, I looked at it, and it was bruised. I needed to get ice but I didn't want to face the possibility of seeing Damon again. Should I tell Katherine about this? No, I shouldn't, she would be on my case too wondering why I just should've answered Damon, and let's not forget that she would most probably be on Damon's side.

I stood up and made my way to the bathroom, I turned the tap water on and started soaking my wrist in cold water so that my wrists wouldn't start swelling up. I didn't want anyone to notice this otherwise they would be questioning me. I looked up and stared at the mirror in front of me; I looked weak, tired, scared. It was the feelings I didn't want to feel from all those years ago.

I remember 7 years ago when I came home from school after the Tyler Lockwood incident, I felt numb. I literally ripped my cheerleading uniform off of me and went to my bathroom to shower. I remember scraping, scratching my skin until it burned deep red trying to take the touch of Tyler Lockwood away. I remember faking to be ill the next day and speaking with my mum about me moving to go to London. Obviously it caused a hassle in the family with my Mom wanting me to stay close but she eventually agreed and spoke with my Dad. I remember the next couple of weeks I pretended I wasn't fazed by everyone but every single comment that the people said to me in disgust made me want to kill myself. My dad helped get me into a good university and I focused studying on journalism.

After graduating from university my life has been a constant routine of working at the sun newspaper, eating, sleeping and waking up. I didn't have any type of love life not after what happened, there were some guys who flirted with me during work but I ignored them.

Here I was now; all of those years trying to put my walls back up and trying to move on with my life came crashing down all because of Damon Salvatore. The image that kept appearing in my head was the action of Damon grabbing my wrists and holding a tight grip forcing me to answer him. I couldn't take it anymore, my vision started turning red in hatred and then I punched the mirror as hard as I could; it shattered all over my hand and fell onto the counter. I watched the blood ooze out of the cut dropping in the sink; I didn't feel any pain, it just felt numb. I started to break down, I slumped against the counter, hot fiery tears spilling through my eyes; in my head I was screaming, cursing Damon Salvatore.

The one thing that went through my mind before dosing off in the bathroom floor was; Karma is a bitch.

A/N: Thank you for the people who reviewed/favourite/alerted the last chapter.

I'm sorry this chapter is shorter and I'm sorry if there's any mistakes. I was busy packing my luggage for when I leave to go on holiday.

I don't know when I can update but I'm hoping I can post the next chapter before I leave in 5 days.

On the 11th I'll be gone to philippines and I'll be back in September 3. I probably won't be posting any chapters during my holiday because I'll be spending my time with family and also the fact that there most probably won't be any interent. I'll just have to see.

Tell me what you think of this chapter and tell me what you want to happen the next chapter, I could make some arrangements. :)