~Chapter 6

Elena POV

After Alex slept, I decided to head out seeing it was only 5 o'clock in the afternoon. I quickly went into the bathroom, stripped off my clothing and turned on the shower. I stood there, under the water, just thinking about my lovely Alex. Even though his birth wasn't a part of my life plan, he was the one thing that kept me going everyday and every night.

After cleaning up, I turned off the shower and headed towards my room. I quickly straightened my hair and dressed up in some comfy jeans, my usual black converse and a red shirt. I grabbed my bag and peeked inside Alex's room. Seeing that he was still sleeping soundly, I dashed downstairs.

"I'm going to the grill," I told Jenna as I went in the kitchen.

"Oh okay, guess you won't be tasting my food," she replied pouting teasingly.

"I guess not," I teased back.

"Bye sweetie, have fun," she told me as I stormed out.

I arrived at the grill, and as I went in I looked around. After not seeing anyone I recognized, I quickly searched for a booth and headed towards one which was on the back. I plugged in my headphones while taking a look at my usual playlist. I found my favorite song – never be the same by red and hummed quietly under my breath.

"I'll never be the same, not after loving you.." I sang quietly to myself while playing with my cell.

Damn, I love this song, I thought smiling bringing my head up from my cell as I heard the faint sound of the door closing.

I first noticed the leather jacket, and after scanning the rest of the clothing, I quickly conluded that it was Damon Salvatore. I sighed to myself, hoping that he wouldn't turn around and notice me. He was alone and when he headed towards the bar, I smiled in victory. Luck is on my side today, I thought happily when he didn't see me.

I saw him order a drink, scotch I bet, I thought, grinning in victory again as I saw the bartender pouring him scotch. I know him too well, I sighed again. I stared at him downing it in one swig and asking for another round. Damn that man's liver, I thought. I kept staring at him as he downed the next scotch and watched him turn around for the first time to take in the sight around him.

As I realized his movements I quickly grabbed my cell, acting as if I was texting someone, but I wasn't successful. I hid behind my hair as I watched him slowly making his way over to my booth.

"Lena," he greeted me, smirking.

"Damon," I greeted him back, slowly bringing my head up.

"May I?" he gestured towards the seats.

"Uhm, actually I was leaving, maybe next time," I replied avoiding him as I stood up to leave.

"Not so fast," he replied blocking my way.

"Damon, move," I ordered.

"Hey, I just wanna talk, can I?" he asked softly.

"Not after everything you've done," I replied as I tried to leave again.

"I was about to apologize to you Elena." he replied staring into my eyes.

"Oh really?" I replied, slowly looking away from those tempting eyes, knowing that if I kept staring into them sooner or later I'd give in.

"Yes Elena, but you didn't give me a chance," he continued as he cupped my face with his hands.

"You don't deserve a chance, Damon," I told him trying to move away once again.

"Please Elena, i'm begging for a chance to prove to you that I'm worthy of forgiveness," he whispered softly as he kept staring into my eyes.

"I can't Damon, you've done so much to hurt me," I tried again, tears slowly blurring my vision.

He slowly moved his hands from my face and looked away guiltily.

"I know Elena, that's why I'm asking you to give me a chance," he whispered still looking away.

"I don't know Damon, maybe with time," I whispered back.

"That's fair Elena," he whispered again looking back into my eyes.

"I'm leaving Damon," I told him as a sign to move away from my path.

"Why don't you stay, please?" he pleaded still gazing into my eyes.

"Not today. Goodbye Damon." I replied as I quickly went out the door, not looking back.

I closed the door behind me, and let out one huge breath as I made my way back home.

I arrived home, seeing the dark kitchen I figured Jenna was asleep. I quickly rushed to Alex's room when I heard his cries. I stormed into his room and picked him up from his crib.

"Sh shh," I shushed him as I held him against me.

"Momma's here baby," I whispered, hugging him.

I took him to my room and sat on my bed while rocking him back and forth. I gazed into his blue eyes. Maybe with time, Alex will meet his father, I thought. He deserves to know his father, and he'll never forgive me if he never gets to meet him. It's not fair for him, I thought.

I smiled at Alex as he slowly drifted to a peaceful sleep. He looked so much like him, it almost hurt.

"Goodnight my love," I whispered kissing his forehead as I headed towards his room. I placed him in his crib and left his room.

I made my way to my bedroom, glancing at my cell noticing one new message. I wonder who that could be, I thought wondering. I opened it and kept staring at it as I read:

Lena would you go out with me for dinner? Before you say no, please think about trying to give me a chance.

-D

I stared at the text. I kept staring at it, still taking in his words. I sighed a huge sigh as I laid on my bed staring at the ceiling.

A/N: So, another not so long chapter :/
What do you think about Elena giving Damon a chance?
Also, please don't forget that Damon doesn't know about his son.
Would you like to see more of Elena's POV or switch to Damon's?
And tell me if you'd like to see Damon meeting his son :)
The song which Elena was listening to is the song the story is named for, please do listen to it, it's an amazing song and one of my favorites :D
Don't forget to review :)
Until next time guys.

Shannon x