The next morning the first thought I had when my alarm went off at 6:15am was 'Are you kidding me' I'd taken my chances alright and a certain 'sinfully handsome blue eyed know it all' was right. I was literally exhausted. I felt like I'd merely rested my eyes for too long and almost dozed off.

I sighed knowing there was no use in putting off the inevitable. I had to get up and the longer I put it off the more consequences I'll have to suffer such as rushing and having to fight Jeremy for the bathroom. As I got up and stretched I couldn't get rid of the smile I knew I had on my face because of the reason why I was so tired as I sat there for a few minutes.

I took a nice long shower trying to wake myself up more and after dressing I was brushing my hair a bit more when my phone vibrated. I looked at the time and it was almost 7am so I figured it was Bonnie asking me was I heading out soon or something. I checked my phone and saw it was a text from Damon, which instantly put another smile on my face, a full on grin when I saw the text.

Morning sunshine –Damon

I smirked at the adorable old saying and texted him back Good morning.

After that I looked at the time and noticed it was only a little after 7 at this point so I decided to go on the computer and continue the little project I had been working on, compliments of You tube.

I had been watching the videos on sign language, trying to learn the bits and pieces to have the most simplistic of a conversation to start with ,with things such as 'How are? Thank you?' along with other phrases. I was starting out slow so that the gestures and their meaning would actually stick. I was hoping to pride myself on the quick 'Gilbert learning ability' my dad would love to go on about whenever he would embark on a new project he knew completely nothing about. That made me smile thinking of my dad. I missed him more than anything. He could make a joke out of literally anything and pick up anyone's spirit. I was hoping to be able to pick up the essentials of sign conversation quick enough to be able to use them in the near future.

I sighed looking at the time it was almost 7:45 so I got ready to head out to drop Jeremy off at school and head there myself.

When I got to school I was still feeling in a pretty good mood, smiling to myself, when Bonnie appeared in front of me out of nowhere. I gasped and my hand went to my chest.

"Bonnie! You scared me" I said trying to get my heartbeat back to normal. I was quiet when I saw the expression on her face. She looked pretty unhappy, more specifically unhappy with me.

"…Uh oh" was all I could think to say which really set her off.

"Exactly!" she stated frowning at me. "I thought we were best friends Elena, I thought we told each everything." She said looking hurt at me.

"We do" I defended not really sure where this was going.

"Oh really, well then how come I don't know about the hottie you've been hanging out with? Why haven't I met him? Why don't I even know his name?" she accused giving me the third degree.

"How did you-" I was about to ask wondering where in the world she was getting all of this when I was cut off by my other best friend.

"Are we talking about Elena's date yesterday?" Caroline asked coming over to us.

I sighed and continued walking and they immediately made me the monkey in the middle walking on either side of me close with both accusing and speculative eyes.

"Well" Caroline prompted waiting for the details.

"It wasn't a date we were just hanging out. And how did you know about that in the first place? Neither of you were there" I stated looking at Caroline since she seemed to be the most informed.

"That's not important" she said with a wave of her hand blowing it off. "What is important is how much you like this guy and how long have you been talking" she continued grinning. "Are you going to jump his bones?" she asked raising a suggestive eyebrow.

Both Bonnie and I just looked at her. "We're just talking, texting really and-"I started when Caroline cut me off.

"Ooo are you guys sexting each other? That's so hot"she beamed.

"Caroline" Bonnie called her coming to my rescue, shaking her head at our friend."So when are we going to meet this…" she started waiting for his name most likely.

"Damon Salvatore. He's really sweet" I told her smiling and she smiled back at me seeming happy for me.

"I know!" Caroline butted in stepping in front of me. "Invite him to Tyler Lockwood's party he's throwing at his house tonight. You can't say no and you have to come and bring your date. Or we won't forgive you for holding out on us" Caroline told me grinning looking pretty proud of herself.

I sighed. "I don't know guys.." I told them. "We just started talking and-" I started but Caroline spoke up again.

"Bring him. No buts" she said pointed a serious finger at me then smiling and pulling Bonnie with her" "Later Elena" she said waving cheerfully.

I just smirked after my friends shaking my head at them. I wasn't even sure if I wanted to go to the party myself. I couldn't remember the last time I'd been to one since my parents died.

Class let out a little bit earlier since we had a quiz and I headed over to the spot where Damon was. I smiled when I saw him and sat down next to him.

He grinned at me and then picked up a flower from beside him and then I gasped softly when I realized it was an origami red carnation. He handed it to me with a crooked smile on his artfully crafted lips.

"Did you make this?" I asked in amazement and awe taking it from him. He smiled a bit wider and nodded. I looked at him and grinned and sat the flower in my lap and signed 'Thank you' At least I hoped I'd signed that right. He looked at my hands shocked and then he looked at me a certain way and before he could do anything I kissed him on the cheek, smiling.

He stared at me for a bit, just smiling making me blush and I picked up the flower smiling examining it. "It's beautiful." I told him. He touched my hand softly to get me to look at him and then he signed something. I looked at him curious because I wasn't sure what he had signed.

He took out a piece of paper and wrote something on it.

I said you're beautiful Elena.

I didn't know what to say to that as I stared at the paper longer than necessary. I finally looked from the paper to him smiling.

I took out another paper because I wanted to keep this one so I put that one in my backpack and begin writing him a note.

My best friends Bonnie and Caroline are making me go to a party tonight. I want you to come with me. Can you?

He read the paper and smiled at me. He motioned to his watch and then held up the paper.

That was when I realized I hadn't got that information from Caroline yet and I also realized I really needed to learn more sign language pronto as I reached for the paper and begin writing again.

I haven't found that out yet…

He read that and smirked and wrote something down.

Regardless I will definitely accompany you to that party. So will I see you after your last class? I can walk you to your car. –Damon

I smiled at the paper and then looked back to him grinning and nodded. He suddenly leaned in closer and took a breath and opened his mouth.

"I..I'll see you Elena" he said slowly and quietly, in a hesitant whisper that I would have missed it if he weren't leaning in close, but I was able to know exactly what he'd said. He gave me one of his beautiful half smiles but this one was a little unsure and gathered his things and headed off, giving me one final wave before leaving completely….

A/N: Thank you guys again sooo much for all the reviews I have in all my fanfic life seen that many reviews for one of my stories and that fast lol. A special thanks to also Badboysarebest and Zoraya for catching all the mistakes and helping me correct them! :) I hope you guys like this chapter. I posted quicker because i couldn't keep you wonderful people waiting ;)