Rachel Mickealson
Part 10
In April the Miss Mystic Fall's pageant approached and with it Caroline shifted away from the other girls. She really wanted to win and felt that Rachel and Elena were too big of a competition to stay near them. To say the truth, she became a bit trampy trying to show the boys that she was the best option but there was nothing her friends could say that would change her mind.
Rachel also had to learn how to dance that very special old dance and asked Damon to be her escort. Caroline was being escorted by Matt while Elena, who couldn't ask Elijah to do it because he looked too old, asked Tyler who agreed because they were friend s and because he was grateful that she had risked her life so Mason could live without pain.
Of course, Damon was happy he could escort his girlfriend. He wanted her to win because he loved it when she was happy… Stefan made fun of him a little because he was escorting her to something he swore he would never do when they were human but Damon shook it off… Rachel was happy and that was the most important.
All the girls were presented, they were all equally applauded and they all danced in front of the town's people.
People watched and voted.
Rachel loved the dance with Damon and enjoyed herself so much that she didn't really care if she won or lost. Dancing with Damon had been very intense and her heart had been racing… She blushed when she realized he could hear it too.
When Mayor Lockwood walked to the front of the improvised stage, she felt really nervous. Winning would mean a lot to her father… He loved to know she won things, he was always proud of her and even if she knew it was silly, she was afraid he would be disappointed if she lost… She shook her head, it was completely silly of her. Her father lover her, win or loose, and nothing would change that.
"The winner of Miss Mystic Fall's is Rachel Mickealson. Elena Gilbert came second and Caroline Forbes is third." He said in a clear voice as Rachel walked closer so Carole Lockwood could crown her.
She was happy, under applauds of her family and friends. She loved the way Damon looked at her, in a mix of lust and pride. It would be hard for her to wait until his birthday to give him that very special gift…
Of course, Caroline was pissed she was only third and gave Elena and Rachel the cold shoulder for the next few weeks until it was time to get ready for Nationals and she decided to finally act like a big girl and admit she wasn't always the prettiest or the best. Of course Rachel guessed that the fact she was now alone most of the time had probably helped a lot too.
"Damon, what are you doing here?" Rachel asked as she opened the front door after the door bell rang.
"Well, it's nice to see you too my lovely girlfriend!" He replied with a smirk.
"I'm sorry, I'm just surprised! Didn't you tell Stefan you were busy when he asked you to go with him and the boys to the game?" She asked as she let him in.
"I meant it. I'm busy with you!" He said softly.
"I wasn't aware we had plans…" She said, trying to remember when they made those plans.
"Oh we didn't… It's a surprise date!" He told her.
"A surprise date? In what honour?" she asked. She was pretty sure today wasn't their anniversary…
"Lately I feel like we both let life pass us… It's all about Glee club or your family or my brother or our friends… I feel like we haven't been alone in so long… I just wanted to plan us some alone time."
She smiled at him:
"You could have warned me, I'm not dressed to go anywhere!"
"Didn't you realize that every time I warn you and we plan something someone gets in our way?"
"Oh my gosh you're right! I didn't realize it until now but you're right!" She said.
"Now, I'm giving you half an hour to change and get ready, I'm taking you out!" He said as he pushed her softly toward the stairs.
"Half an hour? How am I supposed to get ready in so short? Where are we even going?" She asked, looking at him like he was crazy for even thinking it.
"We're not going anywhere fancy Rach, actually what you're wearing right now would be perfect too but I know you'll want to change none the less… All you have to do really is change dresses!" He said truthfully.
She nodded and ran up the stairs as he softly laughed downstairs. He had decided to organize it when everyone else was busy elsewhere and it seamed it was the best idea yet… He would finally be able to spend some one on one time with his girlfriend…
When Rachel got down, he told her how pretty she was but she just rolled her eyes… he was saying it so often now that it didn't impact her as much. Then he drove them to the woods and walked with her until they reached a small clearing where he had a picnic set up. He told her he had prepared everything and she smiled softly, this was perfect.
Later that day…
"Thank you Damon… You were right… We needed this! It was pretty refreshing!" Rachel said as Damon dropped her off.
"I'm glad you enjoyed it babe!" Damon replied as he kissed her goodnight and went back to his house while she went inside to spend time with her grandfather.
The next day at school, they began training and rehearsing for Nationals.
"Okay, here is what we're going to do! We'll open up with Edge of Glory. It will be a girl number only and Caroline will be singing the lead with Rebekah and Bonnie. Next we'll have Rachel singing New York State of mind. We'll close with a group number: Paradise by the dashboard light! Questions anyone?" Damon asked.
Everybody seamed to be okay with his plan.
Caroline was surprised to get a lead but was happy about it. It was what she wanted after all, to be on the spotlight. On their side, the boys were happy they wouldn't have to be on stage too long.
Rehearsals were long and tiring for everyone but when it was time to go to New York, they knew they were ready.
They all got first class air plane tickets and had a few rooms in one of the best hotels in town. Klaus, Jenna and Damon were chaperoning and Mister and Misses Lockwood would join them on the actual day of the competition and leave right after. It had been decided that Rachel wouldn't be able to see her friends from the New Directions until after the competition but she didn't mind. She wanted to concentrate on the win.
They spent the time before the competition rehearsing some more and when they waited for their turn, they saw the New Directions and Vocal Adrenaline waiting too. Rachel smiled softly at her old friends and saw they had a new member. It didn't take long for Rachel to find out her name was Sunshine and that she was great.
Since the two rival teams went before them, the youngest Mickealson could listen to her friend's team and got afraid she would loose… It was the first time Rachel was confronted to talent nearly as good as hers and she got scared. Thankfully, Rebekah and Stefan managed to calm her down and when it was finally their turn to go on stage she rocked it.
She knew she had been the best.
Her team had been the best.
It was confirmed when the judges announced the results.
Rachel had the price for the Best singer.
Mystic Fall's Glee club was first.
New directions were second.
Vocal Adrenaline had come down to the third place.
After that, they celebrated a bit with the New Directions. Rachel was happy to introduce her old friends to her new ones and to see that Puck was happy. Kol and his girlfriends were of course happy to see their friends and family again and all in all, the party was great. Rachel wanted to roll her eyes when Puck ended up having sex with Caroline. Some things didn't change.
Damon discussed Glee club advisor's tricks with Will Schuster and even though he thought the guy was a little too much into the Glee thing, Damon liked him. Plus, he knew it make Rachel happy.
Before they got home, Klaus took them all to see a couple of shows like he had promised and when they got back to Mystic Falls, Rachel had on her face a smile that hadn't left since it had been announced they had won.
When they got back to school, there was a danced organized just to congratulate them. Their trophy had been rolled all over the school and their victory had been on the local TV and News papers.
A few weeks later, Rachel went to find her father when she was sure they were alone:
"Daddy, can we talk?" She asked him.
"Sure princess what is it? I know we haven't been able to spend much time together lately…" He replied.
"It's okay daddy, I understand. You need to take care of the hybrids and to train them!"
"I'm glad you understand… I was afraid you would get jealous but I should have known you'd be the better person…"
"You raised me well daddy. I know that right now Jenna and the hybrids need you more!"
"Good… But you know you'll always be my priority right?" He asked her.
"I know daddy… That's why I'm here now… I need to tell you something but I'm not really comfortable with it…"
"What is it princess?" he asked her worriedly.
"Well, you remember how we agreed I would talk to you before I decide to make life changing decisions?"
"Yes…"
"And you know how June 28th is Damon's birthday?"
"Yes…" Klaus felt he knew where this was going and he wasn't sure he liked it.
"And you remember you promised me not to kill anyone I loved right?"
"Yes…" It was definitely going where he thought it was going…
"I… I want to give him something very special for his birthday… Something I've never given to anyone before and that I'll never give to anyone else…" Rachel looked carefully at her father.
"Have you thought about it carefully?"
"Yes daddy… I've been thinking about this for a while now… I really love him and I feel completely ready…" Rachel said, doing her best to convince him.
"Are you sure he's not trying to pressure you into this?"
"I'm sure daddy… Damon is willing to wait but I'm ready!" She replied.
"You won't be my little girl anymore…" He said sadly.
"I'll always be your little girl daddy!" She said.
"Just promise me you won't move out until after you graduate!" Klaus asked, trying to hide his sadness at his baby girl growing up.
"I promise you daddy!" Rachel said before she kissed him on the cheek and walked out, decided on finishing her organisation for Damon's birthday present.
As soon as she was done speaking with her father, Rachel went to find Rebekah and asked her to make sure Stefan and everyone else would be out of the Boarding house that night. Of course she had to explain why to her aunt and then suffer some comments and jokes but she ended up with a promise to keep the secret and to get Stefan away. Rebekah would keep Stefan in her room that night, she would help Rachel.
After that, Rachel went shopping with Sage and found some black lace lingerie that she knew Damon would love to tear off her. She didn't stop there though and bought several sets of lingerie that she knew he would like.
Then she had to find a fake birthday present. Something to give Damon to make him think it's her real gift for him.
It wasn't as easy as she thought but she ended up buying his favorite and most expensive bottle of Bourbon. Then she had a special sticker made for her car that stated "Damon's girl" in golden letters. She knew he would like the intention. She considered getting his named tattooed but she really was against anything that would mark her skin forever so she settled on a semi-permanent one on her hip.
Rachel was pretty nervous but when the day finally arrived, along with summer vacations, she was ready. She had an overnight bag in the trunk of her car and her boyfriend was being driven around by Stefan.
They had a big late lunch- early dinner party planned for Damon's birthday at her father's house and there she gave him the bottle of Bourbon. He loved it off course but when he saw a little disappointment cross his eyes for half a second, she told him a couple of other gifts would come in later.
They stayed a long time at the party and around 10 PM, she told him to follow her for his second half of the gift and he took her hand. She guided him to her car and showed him the sticker she had put up.
Of course he loved it and gave her a big long kiss. Then she asked him to get in the car and for once, he didn't complain that it was a girl's car. He took the seat and waited patiently until she drove him back to his house.
"My gift's at home?" He asked.
"Kind of…Not really… I'm just deciding to give it to you there!" Rachel said softly.
As soon as they got out of the car Damon grabbed her hand again and they made their way to the living room. Once there, she didn't stop and guided him to his bedroom. She could feel his excitement growing.
Once in his room, Rachel closed the door and turned back to him.
"So… You need to be in my bedroom to give me my gift?" he asked.
"I think it would be better yes…" Rachel said as she slowly took her dress off.
Damon's eyes widened and he smiled in delight when he found her in black lacy and silky super sexy underwear. The minute he saw the tattoo he rushed to her and kissed her hungrily.
"I hope it's not a real tattoo you got for me… I know you're not a fan…" He said.
"Don't worry, it's semi permanent… But it's not your big gift…" She said.
"What is it then?" He asked, looking her in the eyes.
Rachel looked at him in the eyes with her hand slowly opening his shirt.
"I" one button.
"am" two buttons at the same time.
"ready" three buttons this time.
"to" one button.
"be" one button.
"yours" shirt is off and his chest is bare.
"You're ready to be mine? What do you mean?" He asked as clearly as he could while Rachel kissed his chest. Suddenly, her hands were on his belt, getting it open.
"I think you know what I mean… I'm giving you my ultimate gift Damon!" She replied.
Belt was open, so were his pants.
"Your…You're…Are you sure babe? I can wait, you know that!" he said as she was pulling his pants down. He stepped out of them.
"I'm sure. I love you Damon. Make me yours tonight!" She said with her voice full with desire.
Damon didn't need her to repeat anything. He had her in his arms and on the bed in no time at all. He had waited for this moment a long time and Damon made sure she would enjoy it. He slowly took her underwear off her and kissed every inch of her skin before he took his bowers off and rubbed against her. She was more than ready and so he entered her.
The night was slow and full of passion. Rachel was on cloud nine when she fell asleep in his arms and Damon was happier than he ever had been.
When they woke up the next morning Damon kissed her good morning and said:
"Do I have to expect a stake in my gut from your dad?" She smiled.
"No, you're safe. Daddy is okay with this." Rachel said as she got closer and snuggled up to him some more.
They spent some time making out before he got out of bed.
"I'm making you breakfast in bed!" Damon decided before he ran off to the kitchen and came back 30 minutes later with a tray full of delicious foods.
Rachel was positively glowing and after breakfast and a shower, they had sex again.
"You know I love you right?" Damon asked her as she was resting on his chest and he was gently stroking her arm and back.
"Yes… And I love you… But I have to come home eventually… I promised daddy I wouldn't move out until I graduate!" Rachel explained.
"I'll go with you!" He said.
They got dressed together and went back to the Mickealson's where they smiled through the jokes.
Summer had started and it was good.
Fun.
Friends.
Family.
Sex.
Rest.
Hanging out.
Love.
Sun.
Sex.
All was good and nothing came to trouble them.
Rachel visited friends and friends visited Rachel.
She spent a lot of alone time with Damon and they both enjoyed it.
When senior prank night came around, they had even more fun. Toilet paper in the pool, desks glued shut, traps everywhere… All in all it had been a good night and Rachel really enjoyed this night of fun. She didn't like the idea of pranking the choir room but since it was so fun, she let go and enjoyed herself with her friends.
The rest of senior year went by smoothly. There were no threats of any kind against their family and they were united…A real family.
When the time for the auditions for NYADA came, Rachel was ready and aced it. Soon after that she got her acceptance letter and to congratulate her, Klaus bought her a loft near her school in New York. Of course he knew Damon would follow her and live with her there but it reassured him. At least his baby girl wouldn't be alone in the big city. Also Rebekah and Stefan decided they would go to college in New York for a while and took an apartment right next to Rachel's.
Just like the previous year, they won Sectional and Regionals and met the New Directions for Nationals in Chicago. Once more, Rachel's team won the first place while New Directions were second. Vocal Adrenaline hadn't even placed and that rejoiced Rachel greatly.
When graduation came, a lot of tears were shed…
Rachel's because she was happy.
Klaus' because his baby girl was now a high school graduate and not really a baby anymore.
Jenna's because Elena was happy and graduating, ready to live her human life by Elijah's side… They all hoped she would decide to change later, once she's older.
Mickeal's because his family was united and happy together. He was happy and proud.
The Lockwood's because their son was going to play football in Miami. Mason and Pearl would follow his there and watch over him.
Bonnie's because Jeremy told her she would be happier in college without them still dating, that they would get back together later if it was meant to be…
Liz's because she was proud that her daughter had managed to graduate and get into college.
That summer, Klaus and Jenna got married. Everyone was present and it was the last moments Brittany and Santana spent as humans. The ceremony was moving and sweet. Rachel was maid of honor and she liked that he father had now someone else to care about him like he deserved.
A week after the wedding, Kol changed both of his loves and spent the rest of the summer training them and teaching them how to be vampires. Santana got close to Sage and the two women would soon feel like very close family.
They had decided they would travel for a few years before going to college. Kol had compelled their parents to be happy about letting them go and not to worry if they didn't have news.
Rachel and Damon went to New York just in time for the beginning of the semester and Damon decided to follow some classes to keep busy while Rachel was in school. He saw a few boys flirting with her but she obviously didn't care and he knew he could trust her. She would never cheat on him.
They all stayed in touch and often visited each others. Rachel and Klaus made a point of calling each other at least twice a week and to see each other at least once a month.
When she was 20, Rachel alternated her classes at NYADA with a role on Broadway. She had managed to be the understudy to Maria in West Side Story and she loved it. When Maria got the flue, it had made Rachel's year. She was so happy she was glowing and her whole family took time to come and see her.
When she turned 22 and graduated from NYADA with honours, Rachel made her father cry once more. She had scored the lead role in a new, and very promising, musical and she played it for two years before she was cast as Eponine in Les Miserables.
When she was done with this role, Rachel and Damon left New York and went back to Mystic Falls where she asked her father to change her.
She woke up the next day with forever ahead of her and a wedding proposal from Damon…
Forever looked very bright.
A big thank you to all of the people who took time to read and review this story...
Yes, it's the last chapter... What do you think?
I know it's short and fast, but I lost inspiration... I might pick it up and work on it some more later... For now consider this story over.
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