Chapter 21

Elena's pov

I didn't want to give up but every part of my body did. I crashed on the floor holding my chest (as if my heart was going to come out if I didn't) and just lay there crying my head off. What was I going to do!

I know what I was going to do, and that is not give up. Even though every part of me wanted to stop trying, my heart told me not to give up. I got up off the ground and brushed my tears away. I could feel my eyes swelling and they were probably red as hell but I didn't care. I closed my eyes picturing where to go next, but I had absolutely no idea. Where would I find Damon in a forest? A couple places came to mind but one that stood out was in his favorite black oak tree. For some odd reason I had a strong gut feeling that Damon would be there.

"Damon" I called while walking. I got no response but a couple steps later I tried again.

"Damon" still no response…

"Damon.. talk to me! Please?" I said whimpering the last word. But once again I got no response. I got to the black oak tree and it was gigantic! How would I find Damon in this? And only one solution came to mind. Climb it.

"Damon are you here?" I said climbing the tree. I got hold of the first branch and hoisted myself onto the tree. I never climbed a tree because of the bugs and other nasty critters in it, but this time I didn't care what climbed onto me. Several branches later, I was so close to the top but there was no sight of Damon. One final branch and I would be at the top of the tree and would be able to see the entire forest. My hand reached for the branch, but it was weak. The branch snapped in half and I went flying down. I screamed the whole way as twigs scratched my face and hurt me in very delicate places. I was 2 meters from the ground and I knew I was a goner. But before I hit the ground, 2 strong arms caught me and I was safely tucked in them. I opened my eyes to see who caught me, but before my brain could process anything, I fainted.

"aah" I say getting up, holding my head. I look around and could tell I was still in the forest. I put my hands to my face and feel scratches all over it.

"shit" I mutter getting up. I brush my jeans and turn around when suddenly Damon is standing in front of me looking at me with menacing eyes.

"DAMON!" I scream in excitement. I go to hug him but he rejects it and moves back. My heart just broke into a million pieces. I look down and a tear escapes my eyes.

"what are you doing here?" says Damon

"I came to look for you"

"why?"

"Damon you just left me! You didn't tell me what was wrong or why you acted like that!" he stayed quiet and I put my head back up.

"Damon… listen… that letter.. It wasn't real! I don't know why he wrote that and I am not a part of whatever was written on it!"

"you know what Elena" he said turning towards me furious " I don't have the time to listen to your bullshit! So why don't you do me a favor and leave!" he was yelling at me now.

"Damon" was all I managed to get out of my mouth.

"LEAVE!" I jumped back and stared at him. Was he really yelling at me?

"NO" was my straight answer. And I didn't mind yelling back at him.

"NO I will not fucking leave! You have to listen to me and believe what I say because I have no reason to lie!" I wasn't mad or anything but I wanted him to be serious and stop yelling at me.

"leave me alone Elena or I'll-" I cut him off and said,

"Or you'll what Damon? Bite me? Snap my neck?" I asked venomously.

"both" was his simple reply. I couldn't believe what was going on!

"go. Do it. right now! Come on Damon don't hesitate do whatever the hell you need too" and those words sent him wild. He pinned me against a tree, one of the small twigs stabbing my back. I winced in pain and could feel the blood flow.

"do you know what happens when I'm upset?"

"No I don't. Why don't you show me?" I said still in pain. He was quiet and just looked at me. When he saw all the bruises on my face, his face softened a little and his hand slowly went up and lightly caressed my face. I closed my eyes, letting his cool hands treat my hot skin and slowly the pain of my bruises went away. But when his hand abruptly left my face, the pain rose again.

"ARRRRRR" he screamed punching the tree and letting go of me.

"DAMON! Please listen to me!"

"WHY?"

"because all of this letter everything about it is FAKE! I am not working or plotting with Stefan. The feelings for you! They were real! no not were… ARE, THEY are real! And if you think I was playing and toying with you then you are WRONG! Very wrong!"

"yea right, now go back to your precious Stefan and once again leave me alone!"

"NO DAMON I HATE STEFAN! HE FAKED THE ENTIRE LETTER! HE USED IT SO YOU WOULD FEEL LIKE THIS AND REJECT ME BUT IT'S NOT REAL! IF YOU DON'T BELIEVE ME THEN COMPEL ME TO TELL YOU THE TRUTH!" I screamed at the top of my lungs so he would believe every word I said. But do you know what he did? He walked away…

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