"What's meant to be will always find a way."

- Trisha Yearwood

I waited anxiously as the sun was just setting, under the huge ferris wheel. Caroline told me all the right things to say and all the right ways to react but I was still slightly anxious. I don't know why, it's not like words don't just fly out of my mouth around him but I felt like now I really had to sell it. I really had to be well... nice to him. I guess I'm too used to saying whatever comes to mind rather than taking the time to push away my values and agree. I wasn't a huge fan of this, I felt...dirty.

I was people watching when my eyes finally landed on Damon. I felt my breath hitch and then went back to normal. I had to focus. He was walking with Alaric and what I assumed to be his girlfriend.

"Hey." Damon said while wrapping his arm around my shoulders while I unconsciously leaned into his embrace. "See you guys around." He said to Alaric as they walked away.

"So, the fair?" I said as we slowly started walking in a random direction. "I didn't really take this as being your type of scene."

"Oh really? You just assumed I wasn't into the whole face painting, cotton candy eating ordeal?"

"You're right. The first thing I should have thought when I saw you was 'That guy probably really likes getting tiger whiskers painted on his face'."

"You seriously shouldn't judge a book by its cover."

"Yea, because you're so more complex than that." I said while laughing. "I've heard rumors about you."

"I'm sure they are all flattering, of course."

"It depends on what your definition of flattery is." I was looking up at him and only a few times did he glance down at me. I could tell all of his charm was an act. He truly didn't like it when people brought up his record. And I could also tell I was one of the few people who actually did just that. "Why do you do it?"

"Do what?"

"You know. Seriously, we both know your reputation."

"Are you stating that I, of all people, have a bad reputation?" He said sarcastically and I tried hard not to laugh at that.

"I just don't understand it, that's all. I'm not judging you or anything." After that I could feel him be less tense as his arm relaxed around me.

"Well, I am looking for true love."

"In all the wrong places." I muttered as I waited for him to go on.

"I'm just trying to find that earth-shattering soulmate faster."

"And how exactly is that logical? You are with a different girl like every week."

"Well those are what I call tryouts." He said it like it was an obvious thing. " I find it easier to try out multiple girls at once. "

"I don't agree with you, but for some reason I could see how that makes sense in your mind. But I still don't agree with it." I said while thinking it over. It was an utterly ridiculous excuse but in a way I guess you could say it was just smart thinking. "So is this my audition?"

"I guess you could say that." He said while laughing.

"So how am I doing?" I said while I stopped walking and he stood in front of me. "Do you like me?"

"Well..." He pretended to think about as I hit him in the shoulder. "I'm just kidding." He said with a bright smile. "Jeez, you already starting to abuse me."

"You aren't as funny as you think you are."

"You are right, I don't give myself enough credit sometimes." Oh god, this is why he was charming and also why I wanted to pop that huge ego of his. "Oh and to answer your question, so far you are passing your audition."

"Oh I feel so lucky." I said sarcastically. "And just so we are clear, since I know your typical motivations, I'm not going to be one of those girls who go gush over you and believe your lies. So you can cut the bullshit with me and be yourself. I see right through you."

"Oh really? You see right through my allurement?"

"I don't get impressed by your flirty smirks or when you give me that look."

"What look?"

"You know the look. "I said while rolling my eyes that just made his amused smirk widen.

"Those were great examples of how I am starting to like you. "

"How so?" I said taken completely off guard. I didn't even realize we did an almost whole circle around the fair till I saw the fairs wheel, suddenly right in front me. It just amazed me how the time flew whenever I was with him.

"Because you aren't afraid to challenge me. I like that you can stand up for your values. It's highly attractive." I tried not to show the fact that I was slightly flattered. I almost got mad at myself for not being agreeable but then felt relieved when he still liked me anyway. "I like that you know your worth, and trust me you aren't like most the girls I know."

"Oh and we are right back to where we started." I said while laughing. Of course it didn't take him long to use another line. "And how many times have you used that line?"

"Enough not to mention." Exactly what I thought...

"Your honesty is killing me." I started looking around and noticed we didn't actually do any carnival type of things yet. "Lets get some cotton candy." I said pointing to a booth that had a line for food.

"Oh, so you remembered my favorite things."

We waited in line and after that decided to do more fair appropriate things. We ended up doing bumper cars which turned into an extreme battle between us and then went on the ferris wheel while I complained about my fear of heights and clung onto him as he shook with laughter. We were again walking around when I realized I was actually enjoying myself. Which should be a big no no but I convinced myself that I didn't need to be putting myself through the ringer with him, I could enjoy myself and still be able to get the revenge every girl secretly wanted. I mean, this is a case I could have my cake and eat it to, right?

"You never told me why we actually came here." I said as we were walking by the booths they had games for.

"Well back when I was in high school, I got into a lot of trouble."

"Which is a given with your type of personality." I added as we walked and he slipped his fingers through mine. I nearly froze at the action, especially as it came so normal to him to hold hands. I wasn't expecting it.

"Clearly. Well they gave me an ultimatum for this one time I got caught doing something. Either be suspended or be a 'big brother'." I was confused were this was going and to tell you the truth I wouldn't have even guessed this story if you asked me to. "I ended up doing the big brother thing, which is ironic, considering the fact I'm not even a good brother to the one I actually have. I guess they assumed the kid would be better for myself than the other way around. Which if I was being honest was true."

"So what exactly is a big brother?"

"It's this program for kids that sets you up to have an one-on-one relationship with them. Kind of like being a mentor to them." I nodded my head, remembering hearing about that from time to time. "It really confused me because at the time I was only eighteen and there were kids my age in the program but I was supposed to be the mentor. But anyway that's not the point. When I went into it, I was placed with a little girl who was only eight."

"What was her name?"

"Sam. Over the time we had to spend with each other I decided that I liked her better than my own brother. And here we are today, when she is fourteen." I didn't even realize we were standing in front of a booth for a ring tossing game till I looked up. "It's her freshman year so I promised I'd help out with the carnival by spending some major cash."

"And that you better do." I looked up to see a young girl looking at Damon. I guess this was the Sam he was talking about. I tried really really really hard not to like this part of him, but how could I not? The story was so sweet and the fact that she was still in his life was even sweeter.

"I promised I would. Now how hard is this game?"

"Not hard enough, so you better lose on purpose." I couldn't help but laugh. This just proved that he wasn't incapable of having some sort of relationship with someone. It was nice to see this side of him, even if I did barely know his original one.

After a while of Damon purposely missing targets and accidentally hitting some I figured he spent over one hundred dollars as money just kept coming out of his wallet. I watch as he simply threw all three rings that she gave to him and they all wrapped around a bottle. I laughed at the glare she gave him after that.

"What? I had to win something for my date!" He defended himself which was all too cute, while she handed him a medium sized stuffed animal bear.

"Fine, thanks for spending all that money for me." She said while her glare suddenly disappeared and a smile appeared.

"The things I do for you." He said while laughing and turning his attention back to me. "And this, my lady, is for you." He handed me the bear and I couldn't help but think how adorable this was. No one has ever won me a stuffed animal before.

"Thanks." I smiled up at him and turned to Sam. "It was nice meeting you. It was truly entertaining to see how much you have him wrapped around your finger. It was quite adorable. One day I might need tips."

"Oh, no. We must leave before that happens." He said while grabbing a hold of my hand again and started pulling me away from the booth. "See ya later kid." He said over his shoulder.

"Wow, Damon Salvatore has a soft spot after all."

"Oh shut up." He said as the cheap fireworks started to go off in the distance. I looked over at them and watched as they shot up in the sky and lit up the whole fair. Sure, they weren't the best fireworks but I still loved them, even when the air turned into a big cloud of smoke. For the rest of the night we spent watching the fireworks till the carnival announced it would be closing soon. I decided to go then before all the traffic started when trying to leave, so Damon walked me to my car while we exchanged numbers.

"Tonight was surprisingly fun." I said once we reached my car.

"Did you expect it not to be?"

"I don't know what to expect with you." I admitted while I leaned back against my car door.

"I could think of a few things to make tonight a whole lot more fun." I laughed while rolling my eyes and decided to do something I usually wouldn't do. I was the first one to make a move as I gently kissed him quick before he could comprehend it.

"That's all you get." I went back to my position before with a smile on my face when I saw what his looked like. His eyes were slightly wide and I'm sure it was the fact that he hasn't been resisted a long make out session or hot sex on the first night. I had to stop thinking about that because in the back of my mind I was thinking that thought was somewhat appealing. I turned to open my door and almost got in but his hand stopped me.

"Call me." Was all he simply said as he let go and winked at me, right before turning and going to search for his own car. I was left with little butterflies after that the whole way home. I didn't really know if tonight was a success or not but I'm sure Caroline will have plenty to say.

When I did finally arrived home I saw that Caroline was already there and waiting in my living room.

"So how did it go?" Caroline ambushed me the moment I walked into the house.

"Good, I think." I said while taking off my jacket. "He won me this." I held out my bear in pride but that suddenly went away when she snarled at it.

"A carnival stuffed animal! Ew, that's disgusting." She said while taking the bear and throwing it over her shoulder. I tried to hold back my frown and the way I wanted to run over to the bear and pick it up.

"So what all happened? Did he ask you on a second date?"

"He told me to call him."

"Well you aren't going to do that."

"Why not?" I said while calmly walking over to the bear she just chucked and picked it up.

"He has to call you."

"What if he doesn't?"

"Trust me Elena he is going to call you for two reasons. One, because you are smoking hot and two, is because you didn't call him after he told you to." This is why I was glad I had Caroline. I wouldn't have thought about that myself. Now I just had to hide the fact that I was worried, he may not call me.

AN: Sorry for the long wait. I forgot to mention that this story is all human. Tell me what you think:)

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