Okay here's the final real chapter (I think...)

Dean was standing in the middle of the motel room staring at Rose. She was still shocked too.

"Here" Dean said, and handed her a bottle of water. "Maybe you should eat something..."

"It's fine, I can last until tomorrow." She said, and took a drink of water. "I can't believe I didn't notice..."

He nodded his head in agreement.

"You're happy about it though, didn't change your mind did you?"

"No...I'm happy. Although I think I'm going to need to have a constant reminder that I'm no longer faster, stronger, and immortal."

"Maybe you should avoid potentially dangerous situations." he suggested, grinning.

"Mmm probably. Though it didn't stop me before."

"So what are you going to do, go back to selling things on the supernatural black market?" He questioned.

"No...I don't know. I didn't plan ahead this time...I still have a few bank accounts with plenty to survive on. I think I'm just going to get my own place, and live normally...well at least as normal as I can being friends with a couple of vampires."

"Good to know I won't have to worry about you messing up our cases..." he half teased.

She just gave him a pretend glare. "I'm sure you do that well enough on your own." she teased back.

"Uh huh." He replied, and walked back over to where she sat on the bed. She looked better already, whatever Cas had done to make her human had weakened her, but it seemed to be wearing off. There was color to her skin again; her eyes were no longer puffy. "Feel better?"

"Yeah actually I do." She smiled.

"Are you still tired?" he asked.

"I don't know, not really." She said, confused.

"Good."

He got closer to the bed, leaned over and kissed her again. She responded immediately this time. She pulled at his jacket until he climbed onto the bed next to her, he disposed of his jacket, and then started removing her button up one. It only took a minute before she was left in her black camisole and jeans, and he in his jeans. Their lips had barely left each other in that time. She finally pulled away as she realized what was going on.

"Dean...I don't think this is that good an idea...I um..." She didn't finish, she wasn't sure what excuses she had for stopping this.

He paused, but managed to keep his hands on her hips.

"Say the word and we can end this. You want to stop? Give me a reason and I'll let it go."

She didn't have any...well rationally she figured that sleeping with Dean wasn't the best idea. She liked where'd she gotten with him now, he didn't hate her and while the status of 'friends' wasn't really correct they got along okay...but physically and emotionally she had no reason to stop this. She wanted him; he wanted her...it was obvious. She'd been with Damon all this time, and the whole 'friends with benefits' type wasn't something she'd wanted to start again...she was afraid that's all this would be with Dean too. He was going to go, she'd talk to him maybe every few months...it wouldn't get further than tonight. Then again, she was okay with that. They'd had this attraction to each other since they met, no matter what situation there'd always been this sexual tension in the room...and so she stopped thinking about it, she had no more reason to push him away. He knew the truth, hell he was almost going to be with her as a vampire...

She shook her head and stared into his eyes, finally grinning a bit.

"I don't have one..." she finally said.

He didn't respond with words, and just leaned back into her to continue where they'd left off. This time they didn't stop.

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Motel

Rose woke up, and it took a few minutes for her to realize that it was morning...and that she was not at the Salvatore home. And not only that, it was certainly not Damon's arm that was draped around her waist.

Dean...right. That had happened. She sighed contently, absolutely no regret. He opened his eyes to see her, and smirked. She rolled her eyes at him.

"Well, that was fun." he said, and brought her closer thinking he could go another round.

"Mmmhm." she mumbled. He was about to slide the sheets down from her when they heard the door start to open. They both quickly pulled up the comforter too as Sam walked through the door. He stopped immediately.

"Oh God, really?" he said and quickly turned around.

"Sam, were decent chill."

"You're not underneath the blankets." he answered back. "Could've warned me."

Dean just laughed, Rose wasn't laughing though she just sank deeper into the bed holding onto the blanket.

"I'm just gonna go out..." Sam started. "Actually, I'm going into the bathroom...you two wanna dress before I come back out?"

Dean was still laughing as Sam averted his eyes and quickly made his way into the bathroom.

Rose started to remove the sheets and get up.

"What, don't think we have time for..."

"No." she interrupted. He laughed at her. She didn't want to laugh, but couldn't help herself.

They both got dressed quickly.

"Look, I have stuff at Damon's...and should probably let them know about my new status as a human."

"You running away on me?" Dean teased.

"No, I just figured you and Sam need to get on the road..."

He sighed. She was sort of pushing him away, but she was right. They didn't stay in the same place for long...unless it was at Bobby's.

"Okay...Bela it won't be the last time we see each other you know."

She nodded, but wasn't sure she agreed. "I don't expect to see you anytime soon though, but if you're hunting in the area you know how to find me."

She was still shutting him out a bit, but he didn't blame her. She knew their lifestyle, and figured he wouldn't come by very often, wouldn't call her unless he needed her. He wasn't sure why he suddenly felt bad about it, why he wanted to stay in her life. Of every woman he'd been with and coming to terms this year with the fact that he didn't belong in a normal life and family he figured he wouldn't let himself get involved again. He really thought he would just go back to the random woman...but for some reason he was standing there wanting to reassure her that he'd see her again.

"You're not a hunter, I get it. And I get that you want to live your normal life now, so if you don't want me to come back or anything, it's fine."

"It's not that I don't want you to, and Dean I'm staying in Mystic Falls, home of the strange and unexpected. My life will never be normal, I'm good with that. I just want to live. You have Bobby...but if you need me to look up anything, find anything...you can call. I'll be here."

He nodded. "So, will you be here if I decide to call or show up for reasons other than work?" Dean asked suggestively.

She laughed. "For now. I can't promise I'll always be alone you know."

"I know. You should get to be happy."

"I am happy. I have everything I've wanted in a long time." She walked to the door, he followed her, and she turned around after she opened the door.

"So...I'll see you sometime Dean." she said, and kissed him softly before leaving. He watched her walk out and smiled.

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Salvatore House

Rose walked in quietly and entered the study.

"Hey." She said when she saw Damon.

"Well someone looks happy...and you stayed out all night. Have fun?" he asked, winking at her.

She just rolled her eyes.

"I know what you were do-ing." he stretched out, smirking.

"Mature Damon, thanks very much." she said, but she smiled. "So, how was your evening last night?"

"Oh you mean the part where Stefan wanted to 'discuss' things since that he thought something happened between Elena and I?"

"What'd you say?"

"Well, I told him I was dying, she was crying, yada yada and there was nothing other than sympathy for the dying man. He then got over any worries and said something about being glad I was alive. Close enough to peace me and Stefan will ever get to."

"Half of that's a lie."

"Nothing happened, she felt bad for me...I get it. No sense bringing it up." he said.

"No, she just doesn't want to admit that she feels something...she's actually more stubborn than you are I believe."

"Oh trust me I do know how stubborn she is...but I also know she'll never pick anyone but Stefan. It is what it is."

"Oh I don't know...I wouldn't be so quick to give up."

"Enough about it. What are your plans? I can see that you're ready to get out of here. I kept you around long enough as my 'special' friend...don't you think you need more?"

She smiled.

What? What'd I say...does this have to do with the hunter?"

"No...It has to do with me." she said. "Anything seem different to you?"

"Um..no?" He said, thinking for a minute. He walked up to her. She just gave him a look that told him to keep trying, and then she put her hand on his arm.

Okay, that was different. He thought...then he could feel her, and hear her heart beat. Oh!

"How'd that happen...I thought you said he didn't turn you back? I knew something was up with you last night."

"I didn't know until later, after I left. I'd never been more surprised."

"It's what you wanted though...I'm glad. I never wanted you to give that up for me."

"Yeah well I'd give it up again if I had to."

He didn't say anything back...he still wasn't so sure he deserved such loyalty.

"You didn't answer me...about your plans."

"Right...you're right I can't stay here forever."

"Well you could..."

"No, I do need to get my own place."

"So, you're leaving then?"

"Well here yes, but not far. Thinking of sticking around this town...I mean if you don't mind my presence."

He laughed. "No, I don't mind at all...so, what about your new boyfriend?"

"Damon, he isn't my...well, that. They have a job to do, live a different life. It wouldn't work."

"Oh but you want it to."

She shook her head. "I just want to go get my own place and live my life."

"Now who's lying?"

"No lying...I wouldn't be disappointed if he came back, but I don't expect anything. I can be happy without him."

"Fine fine. Look I'm meeting Alaric at the grill. Don't be in a hurry to get out of here...take all the time you need."

"Thanks." she said.

Damon walked to the front door and then left. Rose decided to see if there was anything in Damon's kitchen that would be edible for her now human self.

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Impala.

"So, you want to tell me how the heck you fell for Bela?" Sam finally asked.

"Dude I didn't fall for anyone. We had a good time."

"Right, sure. That's why you looked at your phone when we left to see if she'd called to say bye. You've checked it 3 times since we left."

"Nothing to do with that."

Sam still didn't believe him. Dean could tell.

"Look, if we run into her again or anything I wouldn't be against having more 'fun'...but it's not like I care that we left or like I'm going to miss her."

"Yeah...whatever you say."

Dean was just happy Sam was letting it go.

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Salvatore house.

Rose was sitting down drinking coffee and checking her laptop for properties to buy in the area when she heard the door close. She looked up and saw Elena.

"Elena, hey."

"Hi. Damon's not here?" she asked.

"No, he went out for a drink with Alaric." Rose answered.

"Oh."

"You need to talk to him?"

"I don't know..."

"Ah."

"What?" Elena questioned.

"You want to talk to him about how you're feeling...about him."

"No...well I just figured I could talk about what happened. It would be so normal if we just ignored it, but I don't want that awkward unsaid thing between us."

"Stefan questioned Damon about it. Damon denied it, because he wants you to be happy with Stefan...but is that what you want Elena?"

"I don't know what I want...and that right there scares me. I was so sure not even several days ago that I was either going to be with Stefan forever or move on in general or live a normal life with a normal family...and then now I have to deal with these new feelings."

"It's okay to be scared you know. I think whatever you choose there will always be someone who loves you. We know Stefan loves you...but is that relationship good enough for you? Or do you ever find yourself wanting more than just sweet love?"

"You mean more like Damon?"

"Or whatever...yeah."

"I don't know."

"Well then take your time and find out. Damon thinks he would wait forever for you, but you never know when something could happen or he could move on...so take your time and figure things out...but Elena don't take too long."

"How do you always know what to say?"

"I don't always know...hell I don't even know what to do with my own life at times. I just know how much Damon loves you, and I know that you have feelings for him. So if you want Stefan...make sure that is definitely what you want. If not, I think Damon has a lot to offer you too. I don't think you could have anyone more loyal than him."

Elena nodded.

"I need time...but thank you. I've been so scared of being Katherine."

"You're not unless you don't make up your mind. As long as you make a decision and don't give Damon false hope than you'll never be like her."

Elena smiled, and then started to leave.

"Talk to him Elena. Go home, think...but talk to him about it after. Talk to both of them."

"I will." she replied, and then left.

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Two weeks later

Rose walked into the Victorian style home at the edge of town. She was happy to finally have her own place again, and the home totally suited her. It was older and classy, but also felt like home. It wasn't her penthouse in Queens...which was all flash and style but never felt like it was lived in. This time she'd make sure she actually lived in it, had dinner there and watched television.

As she brought in her suitcase and one or two boxes she'd had in her car she smiled. She was glad that the house came mostly furnished with new furniture and appliances. Now she just had to decorate.

Elena walked in behind Damon, who Rose made sure to invite in when she first bought it.

"Wow, look at this place. It's awesome." Elena said.

"Mine's bigger." Damon teased.

Rose gave him a smile and tried to sound innocent. "You know what they say, bigger isn't always better Damon."

He stopped suddenly, and Elena laughed hard at his facial expression. "I'll get you back for that." he told Rose.

"Mmm I'm sure."

Elena's phone rang. She looked at the caller ID and then put it back in her pocket.

"Stefan. I have to go, he wants to talk. I'll see you guys later." Elena said, then turned and walked out the door.

"So...has she talked to you?" Rose asked.

"About?"

Rose's look told him to stop pretending he didn't know what she was talking about.

"Not really...said something about feelings she's been fighting, but I tuned out."

"Damon."

"No okay I didn't tune out...just listened. She's still with Stefan, I don't think that's going to change."

"Give it time."

"You're talking to a vampire, I got all the time in the world." he said smirking.

"Yeah. I guess you do." she agreed.

"Anyways, I'm going to leave you to your girly stuff." Damon said, looking around. "Call me if you need my assistance...you know, moving furniture, knocking down stuff."

"Funny, you don't really look like a handyman."

"Nope, but I can do it faster and it's free."

She laughed. "Just go." She told him, and shoved him in the direction of the door.

"Bye Rosie..Oh wait, am I supposed to call you by your legal name now that you own this place? Hmm...Bela"

"Damon, you can still call me Rose I don't care."

He nodded. "I'll think about it." He then left.

Bela looked down at her phone that had vibrated to see a message.

How's normality treating you?

Dean. She hadn't expected that one...but it definitely made her smile.

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