I loved this chapter. The wedding night! Next up the honeymoon. Only a couple chapters left... I keep getting ideas for a sequel but I don't know yet.
Let me know what you think of this chapter.
"I just can't believe you're married. I made it through the whole ceremony, and the dinner and now it's time for me to say my speech and I just lost it." Caroline cried as she tried to prepare herself to give her speech.
"Care you'll be fine. I know you will. Remember grade 10 cheer camp and Casey Williams tried to take your spot at the top of the pyramid? You'll get through this just the same." Elena assured her.
"You're right. I'm Caroline Forbes, I can do this." She said marching to the front and picking up the microphone.
"Excuse me everyone, my name is Caroline and I'm Elena's maid of honour. Elena and I have known each other since grade one, when after I spilled a whole box of grape juice on my adorable white dress, she lent me her purple sweater for the rest of the day. We've been friends ever since. There isn't a person in this whole world that knows me as well as Elena does. I am so honoured to be standing here today as her maid of honour. Now, I've known Elena through all her phases. I've knew her when she rebelled for the first time. Remember Elena, breathe. I was there by her side for every rebellious act since that first one. By the way, thank you Grant for such amazing memories. I was also there when she saw Damon for the first time and I remember thinking that someone as hot as him could get Elena out of her shell. I was right. But he did more than that, he made her fall in love for the first time. I was there when she got his name tattooed onto the inside of her wrist. Sure, like every couple they have had some ups and downs but they've always been there for each other. I knew that they would eventually be sitting here, but I just never knew it would be this soon. But no matter how they got here, it's meant to be. Tonight they truly made me believe in true love, along with every other person in this room. You can't deny it when it's staring you straight in the face. So to my best friend and to her new husband. Congratulations." She toasted before the tears started falling. Elena got up and threw her arms around her friend.
"That was perfect." She cried.
"Don't let me cry on your pretty dress." She said pulling away.
"Thank you Care." Elena said softly before sitting back down next to Damon. Alaric made his way up to the microphone and cleared this throat.
"Damon and I haven't always been friends. There was a time I wasn't overly fond of him and I swore I would never like him. But that's in the past and that's where it will stay since Damon has this power. This power that makes even the strongest walls of disdain crumble. He can be caring, witty and downright funny. One thing I know about Damon is that he is the most selfless man on the planet. He would do anything for those he cares about and I pride myself as being one of those very few people. Damon loves deeper than anyone I have ever seen. The way he is with Elena, I don't think anyone who knows him has ever seen him. It is a sight to behold. Damon, I never thought I would be up here giving you a toast on your wedding night. But here I am. I wish you the utmost happiness in your marriage. An eternity of love. I hope you're as happy in your relationship as I am in mine." He said. His toast was simple and to the point. When he came back down off the stage Damon quickly hugged him.
"Thanks Ric." He said.
"You're welcome bestie." He said with a smirk.
"Never call me that again." Damon growled. Alaric laughed and walked off to rejoin Jenna. Caroline had her head on Tyler's shoulder as he held her close.
"I promise we won't take too much of your time, we just want to say something quickly." Grayson started as he stepped onto the stage to make a toast.
"I stand here tonight an extremely proud father, staring into the eyes of a daughter I love more than my own life. Tonight I finally realize that I did do my job right. I raised her well and she took the lessons I gave her in life and found the one person that makes her feel alive. I am so proud of her. Tonight I see the glow of a young woman madly in love with a man who feels the same way about her. Elena, you will always be my little girl no matter how old you get or what you do in life. You will always be my little girl. Damon, you keep my little girl safe above all else and love her every day of your lives together. That's all I ask. I never ever thought I'd say this. Never in a million years, but here I am warmly welcoming Damon into my family. I hope the two of you will be as happy in your marriage as I have been in mine for the last many years." Grayson spoke, his voice hoarse with unshed tears.
"I think that wraps up the speeches, so now... PARTY!" The DJ called out returning to his microphone. He flipped the music back on and people flocked to the dance floor.
"I'm going to get some champagne. You want a glass?" Elena asked Damon a few minutes later.
"I'm fine. I'm going to talk to Ric for a bit. Maybe I can convince him to propose." He said smirking. She tilted her chin up and he kissed her quickly but passionately before walking away. Elena went and stood in line at the bar, talking to cousins and aunts from all over the place.
"Wow, Elena you look beautiful." She heard a voice say to her. She turned her head and glowered.
"Anthony, what are you doing here?" She asked.
"I had an invitation. I thought I'd come check it out." He shrugged, looking out of place and vulnerable.
"You really shouldn't be here." Elena sighed.
"I want to apologize. I really shouldn't have done what I did. I know it's a bit late now but I do want to apologize." He said
looking shameful.
"Look, if you want forgiveness that's a long way off. You sabotaged my wedding, the best day of my life and that won't be forgiven just like that." Elena told him crossing her arms.
"I know that. I just went a little crazy. I wanted to be with you so bad and obviously now that's never going to happen. I really am sorry." He said before turning to walk away.
"Anthony! Hang out for a bit. Why don't you dance, have some fun." Elena suggested, deciding at the very least she could let him off the hook for the night. It was her wedding night after all.
"Sure, thanks. Is there any chance you'll let me dance with you?" He asked hopefully.
"We'll see. I have lots of dances to dole out as of right now." She said as she finally got to the front of the line. He nodded and walked into the party looking for someone he knew. Elena grabbed her champagne and almost immediately got intercepted by Grant.
"What's up newly married girl?" He asked hugging her quickly.
"Drinking and looking for someone to dance with." She told him.
"Well you just found someone. Let's go." He said. She handed her glass to Caroline who took it willingly as she followed Grant onto the dance floor.
"Show me your moves tattoo boy." She ordered as they started moving to the fast paced song.
"Any other body modifications I can get you now that you're married?" He asked.
"I think I want this date tattooed somewhere. I just haven't figured out where yet. There's not many places I don't have inked yet and I want it somewhere fairly open." She told him as they moved. She caught Damon's eye over his shoulder and blew him a kiss. He smiled at her before moving onto someone else to talk to. She saw him walk over to Stefan and smiled. At least they were making progress. Katherine was still wearing the black veil. She looked like she was going to a funeral instead of a wedding.
"We'll figure something out Lena. Now quick question for you. Who is the guy your husband is talking to?" He asked curiously.
"Stefan. Damon's brother." She told him.
"Ah, who is the girl he's with and why does she look like you?" He asked having seen her face a while ago when she took a drink of straight vodka.
"Katherine Pierce. Stefan's longtime love. Strange coincidence." She answered.
"I guess. Very strange. I guess the brothers have very similar tastes in women." Grant noted as the song changed.
"They do. But you're staying for a while yet right? I want to have another dance with you before the end of the night." She asked.
"Sure, I'll stay here until the party ends. I don't work tomorrow, I am having fun tonight." He said.
"Good, but I owe Matt a dance. He won't be able to stay long. He works in the morning." She told him as she walked over to her best guy friend.
"Hey Matty, can I have a dance?" She asked holding her hand out as a slower number came on.
"You can have as many as you want." He told her taking her hand and letting her pull him onto the dance floor.
"Good. You know you're one of my best friends right Matt?" She asked him. She needed to be sure he knew that because he was.
"Yeah I know. You are my best friend Elena." He said to her as they started moving along with the music.
"I'm so happy you're here Matty. Tonight wouldn't be the same without you. Everyone I love is here tonight." She said.
"I wouldn't have missed this for the world. You look so beautiful. I've never seen you so happy. It's amazing." He told her honestly. The conversation died down after that and they just danced.
"You work tomorrow right?" She asked.
"Yeah, the morning shirt of course. My boss is a dick and not only made me work tomorrow after I requested it off but gave me the morning shift." He said.
"Ass-hole. I will come in there tomorrow morning and give him a piece of my mind. Don't think I won't." She told him.
"I would honestly pay to see that." Matt laughed.
"I will do it." She told him.
"Elena, it's your wedding night. You won't be at the Grill before 11 tomorrow morning." He told her.
"Oh yes I will. Our plane leaves for our honeymoon at 11. So we'll be at the Grill at 8 for coffee before the drive to Richmond." Elena explained.
"Isn't that cutting it a bit short?" He asked knowing you had to be at the airport a bit early to check in.
"Not the way Damon drives. We'll be at the Grill for about half an hour until about 8:30 ish. Then head to Richmond and on the plane." She told him.
"Where is he taking you?" Matt asked curiously.
"I have no freaking idea. He won't even give me a little hint. All I know is that it's warm." She muttered.
"At least it'll be a good surprise." He mused.
"I suppose." Elena sighed all her annoyance disappearing as fast as it came.
"I better go. I guess I'll see you in the morning." He said smiling.
"Yep. Your boss won't know what hit him. He's going to see me when I've had practically no sleep." She said.
"Lucky him. Night Elena." He said before walking off the dance floor after the song was over.
Almost immediately Jeremy stepped in and pulled her into his arms.
"My turn big sister." He told her as they swayed awkwardly to the song. Jeremy was an awkward dancer, it was never something he enjoyed and it showed through.
"You have no idea how happy I am that you're here. You were an amazing groomsmen for Damon." She murmured to her brother.
"He's a good man. I'm happy you found him. Travis and I had fun with him last night, when he wasn't with you I might add." He said glaring at her pointedly.
"How did you know?" She asked panicked.
"Don't worry, no one else knows. Travis and I weren't asleep when he left." He explained to her.
"I had a nightmare, I couldn't sleep. All he did was sleep beside me, no rules were broken." She assured him.
"I don't care. It was just funny to us that the two of you couldn't stay apart for one night." Jeremy laughed.
"Well now we don't have to." She replied as they danced.
"By the way I know where you're going tomorrow and I'm not telling you." He teased causing Elena to glower at him.
"Tell me. I deserve to know." Elena insisted.
"Sorry no." He said as the dance came to an end. Jeremy immediately sought out Katie and pulled her onto the dance-floor. Elena went and stood beside a dejected looking Bonnie.
"Are you okay? She asked her other lifelong friend.
"I thought maybe this girl was just a distraction. Temporary. But it's not looking like that at all. He's really into her isn't
he?" She asked sadly.
"I'm sorry Bon. He's in love with her. She's perfect for him. I've never seen him happier." She told her friend.
"I know. I just hoped that maybe eventually he would come home and we could restart us." Bonnie sighed.
"I'm sorry Bon. But the two of you should talk, just don't do it here tonight. Let them enjoy tonight." Elena suggested.
"Okay. Maybe tomorrow." Bonnie agreed.
"Are you ready to go? I'm getting tired." Elena asked Damon a couple hours later. Most of the guests had started filing out an hour or so ago. It was mainly just the wedding party and their significant others, the family and a couple other stragglers like Grant. Katherine had long since abandoned the party, tired of wearing the veil and not in the mood to compel everyone who saw her face.
"I've been ready to go for a long time, but I was just waiting for you." He told her.
"Okay, good." She said as they walked over to her parents to say goodnight.
"We're getting tired. We're going to head out. You guys are all leaving pretty soon too right?" She asked.
"Yeah right away actually. You're still meeting us at the Grill for coffee tomorrow morning right?" They asked.
"Yeah first thing in the morning. We have to be in Richmond by 11." She told them.
"Alright, we'll see you tomorrow. Congratulations again sweetheart." Miranda told her.
"Thanks. I'm so happy you guys were here for this." She said hugging her mom and dad before taking Damon's hand and pulling him from the plantation.
"I can't wait to get you alone. I've missed you so much." He whispered as he led her to his blue Camaro which was ridiculously decorated courtesy of the blonde maid of honour.
"We have barely been apart." Elena laughed as he held the door open.
"Not what I meant. Let's just get home. Stefan and Katherine are spending the night at the bed and breakfast to give us privacy." He told her as he climbed into the care, sparing a grimace at the poor car that was covering in wedding decorations. He sped to the house, eager to get her inside. He wanted her desperately in their bed. He needed to show her how much he loved her especially now that she was his in every possible way.
"Take me inside." She told him when he parked in front of the house. He didn't respond, he didn't have to. He just took off his seat-belt and pulled Elena from the car, taking her inside.
"Soft and slow please. I want you to make love to me." She asked him as they walked up the stairs hand in hand.
"Anything for my wife." He said bending to kiss her softly. She smiled at him as they walked into their bedroom. He shut the door and locked it before going to stand in front of Elena who was staring at him lovingly.
"You know, when you appeared this afternoon with your father I was completely overcome. I've never seen anything so beautiful in my life and suddenly everything I wanted to say had completely disappeared. You occupied my every sense, my entire brain. You took my breath away today Elena. I don't think I told you how utterly devastating you looked today." He told her, running his hands down her lace covered shoulders to her bare arms. "I always imagined you picking a strapless dress, more skin for me to ogle. But I think this dress, with its lacy cap sleeves is so much sexier."
Elena sucked in a breath as his hands roamed. He ran his hands back up her arms and gently touched her chest and down her stomach to her hips where he stopped. He ran his hands around her and up her back, relishing in the smooth skin on her upper back.
"Please Damon. Make love to me." She begged, needing him to touch her underneath her dress. She needed his skin on hers desperately. He let her hair down and it cascaded down her back in soft ringlets. He gently ran his hands through her dark tresses and she closed her eyes at the tender treatment. He pulled the jewelled headband out of her hair and placed it on the dresser and unfastened her necklace. She took the earrings out of her ears and lay them on the dresser with the rest of her jewelry before slipping out of the ballet flats she had changed to during the reception. Getting impatient, she started pushing his jacket off his shoulders and he obliged her. He rolled his shoulders, letting the jacket fall to the floor before she started working on his shirt. She pushed each button through the hole carefully. She didn't want to ruin his shirt, it was part of his wedding tuxedo and she wanted to remember it forever. He wrapped his arms around her again, and splayed them on her back. His fingers toyed with the concealed zipper on the back of her dress, before slowly pushing it down. He wanted her just as bad as she wanted him, he was just better at hiding it. When the zipper reached its end, she stepped back. The dress hung open and her chest heaved in anticipation.
"You're so beautiful." He told her as he watched her with rapt attention.
"You're not so bad yourself." She responded as she slowly pushed the rest of her dress down. She pushed it over her hips and stepped out of it, before picking it up and laying it over the chair so it didn't wrinkle.
"Wow." he whispered seeing her in her white wedding lingerie. It was a pure white corset with matching white panties. The set came complete with garter belt attached to white thigh high stockings. "Shit, were you wearing those the entire time?"
"Uh huh. You like?" She asked spinning in a slow circle to demonstrate the lingerie at all angles.
"I love." He corrected as he wrapped his arms around her pulling her into his rapidly hardening body.
"Are you going to make love to me now?" She asked.
"Most definitely." He answered as he deposited her on the bed and removed his pants with no fanfare. She pouted adorably at him.
"I gave you a slow striptease, why couldn't you do the same?" She asked.
"You wanted me to make love to you. Ask and you shall receive." He told her as he slipped onto the bed lying astride her. He pulled the sheets over their bodies, her still covered by the sexy lingerie.
"I still want you to make love to you. Something you are still not doing." She told him, arching up so his hard length brushed against her center through the fabric of her panties.
"So demanding." He teased as he pulled her up so she was sitting up. He gently worked the corset open, liking the set. He didn't want to destroy it. When she was free of the garment he unhooked her garter belt and stockings. As he worked, he made a small pile of lingerie on the floor.
When she was completely bare, he covered her body with his again and kissed her deeply.
"Are you ready for this Mrs. Salvatore?" He asked as he rubbed his aching member against her slit.
"More than Mr. Salvatore." She answered loving her new name. He bent his head down and kissed her passionately. His tongue played with hers in her mouth as he slowly slipped inside her. She moaned into his mouth as he started movie inside her. He pulled almost all the way out before thrusting back inside quickly.
"So good." She sighed as he moved. He clasped her left hand with his, lacing their fingers together, the bands of their wedding rings touching. With her other hand she ran it through his hair and down his back, trying to touch all of him at the same time. He clutched her hip as he moved, trying to keep the pace slow and tender. They had lots of time to fuck on their honeymoon, the wedding night was for lovemaking.
"You feel so good." He breathed as he continued to bring her higher.
"Oh my God." She moaned when he changed his angle and hit a new spot deep inside her. He pulled back and pulled her with him so she was sitting on his lap.
"Oh." She moaned feeling how deep he was seated inside her. The new position restricted their movement but the intimacy was staggering. Every inch of their bodies were touching and they both loved it. Their gazes locked as he resumed his movements. Blue stared into brown as their lower bodies never missed a beat.
"Damon... I love you so much." She whispered as she moved her hips as much as she could.
"I love you too." He told her as he thrust his hips into her. His pace was getting more erratic the closer he got to climax.
"I'm so close." She pleaded. She could feel her release gathering strength and she wanted him to come with her. She wanted them to come together on their wedding night. There was just something so romantic about the notion of coming together.
"Come with me." He almost begged. His length was twitching with his need for an orgasm. He could feel how close she was so he reached between them and rubbed her clit with the pad of his thumb. His efforts paid off and she climaxed hard short moments later. She called out his name and buried her head in his chest.
"Damon..." She breathed when she felt him let go. His orgasm wracked through his entire body and he shook with the force.
"Fuck, I love you so much." He moaned when the final waves went through her.
"I love you too." She whispered as he manoeuvred them so they were lying facing each other in the big bed.
"We're always going to be like this." He told her, kissing her forehead.
"Yes. I can't wait until tomorrow. Two whole weeks just the two of us." She told him smiling.
"Just the two of us." He repeated settling into his pillow.
"Are you going to tell me where you're taking me?" She asked hopefully.
"Nope, baby you'll find out tomorrow." He told her.