Previously; "Don't you dare shout at me stupid boy!" he shouted as he shoved me to the floor.

"Go to your room and don't come out until I command you to!" he continued as he walked over my helpless body which was lying on the floor.

-End of Flashback-

~Chapter 4

Elena POV

I suddenly sat up in my bed as I heard a cry in the next bedroom. I quickly ran and barged in the room and I found little Alex screaming on the top of his lungs. Damn, how could I forget about Alex? I sighed, rushing to his crib.

"Hey, hey shhh.." I shushed him quietly.

"It's okay, calm down love.." I tried again, when he kept crying.

"Shhhh.." I whispered as I rocked him back and forth till he fell asleep again.

"Goodnight sweetie, I'll see you tomorrow," I told him placing him back in his crib. I kissed him on his forehead and closed his bedroom door.

I felt the hot sun rays on my skin as I woke up from a long sleep. I tossed over and reached for my mobile which was probably stuffed somewhere in my school bag. I sat up, searched for it, and found it in the first pocket. I had 5 missed calls from Caroline. What a surprise, I thought sarcastically while giggling. I quickly called her back.

"Elena! What's wrong with you? Why didn't you call me back?" she screamed into the phone.

"Chill Care, I just woke up!" I responded back.

"Just woke up? At 4 o'clock in the afternoon?" she screamed again.

"Yeah yeah I know I really overslept. I was tired okay?" I said trying to convince her, while rubbing my eyes.

"Fine, but you better get your ass to the grill at 8 o'clock sharp!" she said excited.

"Uhm, okay, why?" I asked confused.

"Oh my god Elena! Come on, don't tell me forgot about the party at the grill!" she said as I started feeling the panic in her voice.

"Oh yeah don't worry I didn't! I'll see you at 8 then, bye!" I answered while ending the call in attempt to avoid more and more questions from Caroline.

I slid off the bed and went downstairs to the kitchen where I found Jenna with a 6 month old Alex in her arms.

"Hi Jenna," I said surprised walking towards her.

"Hi Elena," she answered with a smile I haven't seen in a long time.

"Look who's here Alex, look who's here," she told him playfully while pointing at me.

"Hi baby, Good morning," I told him with a smile while kissing his forehead.

"Listen Jenna, I'm going to the grill tonight okay? Be safe," I told her.

"Don't worry Elena, I'm trying to do my best with you know, to cut down the drinking and stuff," she said.

"I want to be a better guardian," she continued.

"Okay take care, I'll see you later," I told her while squeezing her hand.

I gazed at my reflection in the mirror. I felt much better after a shower. It was seven forty-five, and I was ready to meet the others. I was wearing a black leggings, some heels I borrowed from Jenna, and a pink tank top with a black leather jacket so I could hide some of the bruises which were still showing. I made up my mind that tonight I was gonna have fun, and let go. I will forget about Damon, about my parents and about everything else, I thought bravely as I walked out of my room.

I slowly made my way to Jenna's car, started the engine and left. As I arrived, I recognized a car I couldn't surely miss. I held my breath, and walked in the grill. Damn Ferrari's, I thought as I waved at a cheerful Caroline. She was wearing a blue dress and her hair was unusually straight. She came running to my side.

"Elenaaa!" she cried.

"I'm so glad you came," she smiled while hugging me.

"It's good to be here Care," I told her hugging her back.

"Come on we're having shots," she said winking.

"I'll join!" I said excited.

I made my way to the bar, when I saw some blondes and a guy I didn't think I've seen before. They were on the other side of the bar. While taking a seat on one of the stools behind the bar, Matt brought me one shot of tequila, which I downed in one swig.

"Want more?" he asked grinning.

"Yeah sure bring it on," I challenged him.

I took a look around me and saw that besides Matt and Caroline, also Bonnie, Dana, and two other handsome guys named Cole and Nick were with us. Everyone was downing rounds of shots. I stood up after 5 rounds.

"Wooo!" I screamed as I downed the last shot.

"Wanna go to the bathroom babe?" I asked Caroline squealing.

"Sure hun," replied Caroline giggling.

As I looked up I recognized a guy, a guy I've been loathing to see. There he was, with those blondes, Damon Salvatore. For just a second our eyes were locked together, even if he stood on the other side of the bar. I was looking at him, and he was looking at me. I quickly broke eye contact as Caroline pushed me towards the bathroom.

Damon POV

There was Elena. I felt bare as she gazed into my eyes. Her chocolate brown eyes looked right into my soul. At the moment a pang of guilt and regret flashed in my eyes. I saw her look away shaking her head as a blonde moved her to the bathroom. After downing some scotch, one of the three blondes in my group whispered something I didn't understand in my ear and then she kissed my neck.

"Move away," I told her as I pushed her slowly away from me.

"Oh come on Damon! I want some fun," she pouted.

"Not with you," I replied as I placed my hands on the bar.

"Not with you," I repeated as I put my head between my hands, sighing.

"Get me some more scotch," I ordered the bartender, looking up.

Elena POV

As we got back from the bathroom, there was some loud music playing.

"Let's dance, Yeaaa!" Caroline screamed as she made her way to the dance floor, pulling me along from my hand with her.

"Cause baby tonight, the DJ got us fallin love again!" I sang while swaying my body in rhythm with the music.

I shook my head sideways, and I caught him looking at me again. This time I saw a blonde kissing his neck. I couldn't understand my emoticons in that moment. I hated him so much, but I also felt a little jealous. How could I possibly be jealous? I thought in my head. I ignored that thought, quickly stuck up my middle finger at him and looked away. Take that asshole, I said under my breath while I continued to dance with Caroline.

I saw him making his way out of the crowd and joining the dance floor. I expected him to dance, but instead he just stood in the middle of the dance floor, hands crossed, just staring at me. His ocean blue eyes staring into my eyes, as I swayed my hips in sync with the music. I tried to look away, but I couldn't. Elena, snap out of it! I thought to myself.

"What are you staring at?" I snapped at him as he came a little closer.

"Goodbye Elena, I'll see you Monday," he replied smirking and he left.

Fuck you Damon Salvatore, I thought.

A/N: Okay another chapter. A more calm one, with little Delena interactions and more of Elena's life.
Also any guesses who that baby might be? :)
You'll find out in the next chapter.
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Shannon x