(Chapter six)
Damon was the first to wake up that morning. He quietly got out of the bed and went in Elena's bathroom to go wash up. He was big on appearance and he had to look good for Elena once she woke up. As he finished up in the bathroom he walked back into the bedroom and went over to Elena's desk. He sat down and grabbed the closest book to him and began reading.
Elena woke up and slowly turned hoping to see Damon's face smiling at her but no one was there when she turned towards the pillow he slept on. Worried, she sat up slowly and scanned the room for him. He was still there, just like he had promised and he looked gorgeous. She got up slowly and tried her hardest not to make a sound. As she got right behind his back, he spoke.
"Good morning." he said.
Elena reached towards him and wrapped her arms around his neck.
"Good morning, you actually stayed." she said as she smiled.
"Of course I did. I promised you that I would and I don't break my promises beautiful." he smiled and then stood up and grabbed her face to kiss her.
"NOOO! Don't kiss me yet, I have morning breath!" she said as she ran off to the bathroom to brush her teeth and Damon laughed.
When she came back she ran into his arms.
"Okay, I'm fresh now. You are free to kiss me." she said as a huge grin flashed across her face.
"You know, that nightgown is looking pretty good on you. How about I get a little preview of what's underneath that thing." he winked.
"Damon Salvatore! I am not that easy mister. You may not see under this gown but you may kiss me." she said.
And then his lips were against hers. It started as a playful kiss and then it got more serious. They began to kiss passionately and Elena could feel things steaming up. And then that name came into her mind...Stefan. She panicked and pulled away.
"What's wrong? Did I hurt you or something?" he said in a worried tone.
"No...I'm fine but Damon, we can't do this...Stefan is my boyfriend." she said.
"Screw Stefan, okay? You're to good for him and besides don't deny the fact that you want to be with me instead of him. I see how you are around him but when you're around me you know you can be yourself. I love you Elena and I have always been honest with you. Stefan has lied to you so screw him Elena! You know you belong with me, we were meant for each other." his voice was serious.
"I can't Damon. I won't be like Katherine!" she yelled but her voice sounded upset.
"...you are not Katherine, Elena. You are compassionate, loving, and kind. Katherine was none of those things so don't ever compare yourself to someone like her. I hope she burns in hell." he said in a bitter tone.
"I am Katherine because I am doing exactly what she did to you and Stefan. I can't be with both of you, it's wrong and I can't sink down to such a low level like her." she cried.
"Well I have a simple solution to that Elena. Dump my pathetic little brother. He's not worthy enough to have you." he said.
"I just...I just need some time to think. Okay?" she said softly.
"...if that's what you want then so be it. But don't forget anything that I just told you. When you finally decide to pick me which I know you will, be sure to call me." he said.
"Damon, please don't go..." she said, "I want you to stay."
"My job here is done. I stayed the night and promised you'd see me when you woke up. I have nothing left to do so goodbye. See you soon." he winked at her and then he was gone.
Damon was beyond pissed off as he ran home. Why couldn't Elena see that he was the right choice for her? They were perfect for each other and she knew that so why was there even a debate about which brother to chose? Damon was tired and he wanted to sleep and then go rip his brothers head off for getting in the way of his relationship with her. Damon ran to the boardinghouse from Elena's and was there in a matter of seconds. He reached for the door knob and as soon as he walked in he felt someone grab him and throw him against the wall. The person had their hand wrapped around Damon's throat.
"What are you doing Damon? You know that you have no right to get in the way of mine and Elena's relationship. Stop trying to turn her against me or so help me God, I will kill you." said Stefan as his eyes turned dark and the all the features of bring hungry showed on his face.
Damon was so furious at that point that he didn't even care about anything. He grabbed Stefan and threw him against the opposite wall and then was right in his face in a fraction of a second.
"Look here you son of a bitch. NEVER threaten me again. Got it? And NEVER think that you are stronger than me Stefan because if you EVER pull any stunt like that again, I will kill you and I have no problem doing it. Do you understand me?" he growled while grinding his teeth as he watched Stefan gasp for air and then he threw him on the ground.
"Just leave Elena alone, that's all I'm asking." he begged.
"Well maybe you should talk to Elena because I'm pretty sure she was the one that dreamed YOU killed her and I'm also pretty sure that I was the one she called to stay the night with her because she was so terrified." he said. "And why do you look so surprised? You knew this would come eventually. It seems as if history is repeating itself Stefan but just so you know, I'm going to be the one that crosses the finish line first and wins the prize. Don't you see that you don't make her happy? All you've done was lie to her since you met her and I've been honest. You are nothing like her either. You're just stupid little brooding Stefan and Elena is nothing like that. She lives to have fun and take risks, like me. We are good together so you can suck it up when she chooses me. And hey, maybe you can even been the best man at the wedding." he laughed and walked away up the stairs.
"Just remember Stefan, if you care about her you'll let her go so she can be happy." and then he was out of site.
