(Chapter five)
"Stefan..." Elena whispered, "what are you doing here? Where did you go?"
"I had to come talk to you Elena and explain things and I just went somewhere that I could go and think." he said.
"You just took off. I was worried and felt like I had to come talk to you until I saw this." she said as she held up the picture of Katherine.
Stefan's eyes widened in shock.
"Where did you find this Elena? Why do you have this?" he was angry but nervous.
"Why does she look like me Stefan? Is this why you wanted to get to know me? Is it because I looked like her and you felt like you'd have her back if you were with me?" Elena could feel the tears coming.
"Elena, no...you are not Katherine. I love you because you are you." he went towards her to hold her but she backed away.
"Damon told me everything. I know everything now and guess what? Damon didn't lie to me like you did, he didn't keep secrets and he was honest with me." she started to raise her voice but quieted down because she remembered Aunt Jenna was downstairs with her date Mr. Saltzman.
"Elena, I should have been the one to tell you and I'm sorry I didn't but don't pay attention to Damon. He will do anything to turn you against me, can't you see that?" he said.
"Stefan...get out. Don't blame your mistakes and lies on Damon. He's more of a man than you will ever be. Leave now." she said as she gritted her teeth.
"Please Elena," he said as he walked towards her, "don't do this! Please!"
"Don't touch me! Get away from me...NOW!" she was furious.
"Fine...call me when you want to talk, alright?" he said with his head down.
Elena just watched as he climbed out of the window. She was so mad and upset with all the news she had found out tonight. This was more than she could take. And what was all of this sticking up for Damon? As much as she didn't want to admit it, something drew her into Damon. She always wanted more and wanted to spend with time with him to learn more about him. When she was with Damon it was like she could be free and have fun! Stefan was always so serious. She was more like Damon than she realized. "Woah buddy." she thought. "You can't be thinking about Damon like that...you're with Stefan even though you are mad at him." She was so confused and all she wanted was to sleep. Hopefully things would be better in the morning. Elena walked towards her dresser drawer and pulled out a lacy nightgown because it was her favorite and it was surprisingly comfortable. She slipped out of her clothes, put the nightgown on, and got under her covers but that night was not going to be a peaceful night for her. She was dreaming now...
"Stefan please! No please! Don't hurt me, I swear I'll do anything!" she screamed.
He was coming closer, his eyes were dark and he looked ready to kill.
"Please...I'm begging you. It's me, Elena! You said that you would never hurt me! If you hurt me you know Damon will come after you!" she cried.
"I am freaking hungry and I will drain you of every last drop of blood and then I will tear your body limb from limb . There is nothing my brother can do so shut your mouth and get over here. Wouldn't you rather have this be as least painful as possible?" his eyes were shinning and he could smell the fear coming from Elena's body...he loved it.
"Damon will do something. He loves me and I love him! If you kill me, he will kill you...you bastard!" the tears came.
"Oh Elena, sweet Elena...if I can't have you no one will. Since no one can have you I might as well kill you and enjoy my last moments with you. Doesn't that sound fun?" he said jokingly.
In the blink of an eye Stefan was at Elena's side. She felt him grab her neck and then the most excruciating pain went through her body as his fangs dug deeper into her skin. She became dizzy and the ground was spinning...it was all over for her. Stefan was going to kill her and then leave her body in these woods. She could feel her pulse weakening and her eyes began to close as death was coming closer to her.
"That was good. Thank you Elena. Well I'm off now and shhh, don't speak just close your eyes and die you stupid bitch." he said with a smirk on his face.
"Stefan...go to hell." she mumbled.
"I will sweetie and guess what? I'll see you there. Bye now." he laughed and then walked away.
Elena felt her heart beat get weaker and then she couldn't breathe anymore. During her last few minutes she saw a...a light. It was pulling her forward, calling her name. This light wanted her and she was scared.
Elena bolted up and woke in a cold sweat and her heart was pounding. She was so scared...Stefan had tried to kill her but she promised him Damon would come and kill him because he...loved her and she loved him. It was just a dream and she needed to calm down but she couldn't. Elena reached for her cell and dialed his number. She had to talk to him and tell him how scared she was. She needed to be comforted and told that everything would be okay. She needed to fell loved...
"Hello?" he said.
"Hey, I need you to come over. I had a horrible nightmare and I need you. Please, I'm so upset and terrified." said Elena.
"Elena, it's two in the morning...are you sure that you can't handle this on your own?" he sounded annoyed but in reality, he was concerned.
"Yes...I need you. I'm sorry but please..." she cried.
"Alright, Alright. I'll be there in like five minutes. Open your bedroom window and I'll climb in. It's going to be okay. I promise." he said.
"Thank you so much..." she said and hung up.
As promised he came ten minutes later. Damon Salvatore was now in her room holding her and trying to calm her down. Her body was shaking and her forehead and the back of her neck were damp from a cold sweat. His body was warm against hers and it made her feel safe. It was like this was how it was meant to be.
"Are you alright now?" he said holding her face in his hands.
"Kind of...thank you so much Damon. I was so scared from this dream and I called the first person that I knew would be there for me...the person that doesn't lie to me." she whispered.
Damon grabbed her and held her close. After awhile of embracing, Damon picked Elena up and walked her over to her bed. He laid her down and pulled the covers up around her shaking body.
"Please don't leave me! Stay the night with me, I don't want to be alone! Please Damon!" she cried.
"Shhh...hush Elena, I'm not going anywhere. I'll be right here when you wake up. Just try to sleep. Okay?" he said while stroking her cheek.
"Okay, thank you Damon. I love you..." she said.
Damon's face turned slightly red but he kept his eyes locked on Elena's face. He had wanted to hear those words since the moment he met Elena. He...loved her. He actually had feelings again, true feelings for this girl and these feelings were even stronger than the ones he had for Katherine.
"I love you too Elena...since the day I met you." he whispered.
He could see a faint smile rise across her face and then she was asleep in his arms. He promised to never let her go and Damon never broke his promises. He was big on keeping his word. Damon sat there for awhile looking at Elena's face and admiring her beauty and then he too was asleep.
