Author's Note: Here's another chapter for ya. Enjoy. :D

I DO NOT OWN VAMPIRE DIARIES OR THE CHARACTERS.
Music Credit: "Glad You Came" – The Wanted, "Turn Me On" – David Guetta featuring Nicki Minaj

Chapter Eight:

I've been spending more and more time with Damon, lately. Honestly, I'm not sure why… not entirely. I enjoy his company. I spend a lot of my time with Caroline and Tyler, too. I see Jeremy, just not as often as I used to. I didn't tell him about the debacle with Alaric. He's been through so much already; I didn't want to make him hurt more than he had to. He knew that we dated and that we broke it off. I figured that was enough.

Ric's given me space, but he still watches me. I can feel his eyes whenever I'm at the hallway at school. It's like he's given me space, but he hasn't at the same time. I don't go near him, but I doubt he'll stay away forever. I'm just making the most of it while I can.

"So Bonnie, you have to get out of the funk you're in. I hate seeing you unhappy. I totally get what he did to has changed you, but you shouldn't give him power over you. You have the right to be happy. Am I right?" Caroline looked over to Tyler for support. He nodded, smirking at her attempts. "That's why you should come out with us tonight. School gets out in a couple of weeks – why not enjoy the freedom while we can? You're young; you're hot. Shake what you got while you still have it."

"You know you want to. And if you don't come, I wouldn't put it past her to carry you to the club." Tyler mused. Caroline beamed. It's impossible to say no to her.

"Look guys, as much as I love you both, I don't wanna be a third wheel. Not that I don't love hanging with you… Going to a club with another couple screams third wheel." I argued, trying to get out of it.

"Well, that's why I'm going." Damon said, coming up behind us.

"You're going? Why?" I asked, confused. He smirked.

"When have I ever passed up a chance to show off my sexy ass body?" He motioned to body, giving a small pelvic thrust for show. Tyler snorted in appreciation.

"Fair enough." I gave in.

"Great! It's settled. We'll meet at my place. We leave at eight." Caroline beamed. "Bonnie, I'm dressing you. You're gonna look hot. Damon won't be able to contain himself." She winked. I rolled my eyes as I was dragged off.

Caroline had just put the finishing touches on my makeup when the doorbell rang. I left to check it out and I glanced at my reflection. I'm showing a lot of skin. But, it's a club… I'm a little more covered than Caroline is.

Well, it's now or never. I grabbed my purse and a small jacket. I heard whispering as I walked downstairs. Who's here? I can't tell if it's Tyler or Damon. I looked around and locked eyes on the last person I wanted to see.

"What the hell are you doing here? Leave!" I told Alaric. I felt my hands start to sizzle. He didn't seem fazed.

"I just want to talk to her Caroline. You can't keep me from her forever." Ric tried. She growled at him.

"Really? Can't I? Because I'm doing a pretty bang-up job so far. You shouldn't be here. Leave her alone. She doesn't want you. Don't you get that? You fucked up."

"I need her, Caroline. I never would have done that given the choice. I'm sure you know that. You've known me for long enough."

"But you did it."

"Please." He pleaded.

"Care, I'll talk to him, for a minute. You can stay and listen. He doesn't have to come inside." I told her. He won't leave otherwise. I don't want him to be here when the guys get here. I doubt he'd leave in one piece if it came to that.

"Fine." Caroline moved over and stood beside me. "Talk, ass."

"Bonnie, I hate not being able to see you. I'm not asking for you to go somewhere with me, I just don't want to keep avoiding you. It's too hard." He asked. It doesn't feel right. Why is he trying this hard? It just feels off.

"Listen, whatever we had, is gone now. I don't believe you. I'm not going to lie to you and say that I do. Your words are right, but your actions aren't. They seem forced and I'm not stupid. I'm not yours. You need to accept it and leave me alone." I looked him dead in the eye. He smirked.

"Good. You're learning. But, this isn't over and I will have you again. It's just a matter of time. You'll come back to me. I might not be entirely sorry about what happened. Ring or not… I'd be lying if I told you that I didn't enjoy it. Have fun with your new lover. I'll be seeing you real soon." He left. I slammed the door behind him. Was he serious? All that time… What a sadistic bastard. Even though I suspected, I never thought he'd actually admit to it. Wow.

Caroline and I talked until the guys got there. We filled them in and decided to go dancing, regardless. Moping around the house feeling sorry for myself wouldn't do anything for me. I'm strong and he won't hurt me again.

Alaric was right about one thing, I have feelings for Damon. I didn't think I'd want someone this soon after… But, the safety he makes me feel… He's the same person he's always been, so, maybe I'm just noticing him more, now. He's got a good heart, it just gets buried sometimes.

"You look gorgeous, Judgy." Damon whispered as we got out of the car. I smiled at him.

"You don't look so bad yourself."

"Oh, I look sexy. You can barely keep your hands off." He took my hands and placed them on his chest. I laughed and pushed him away.

We took turns dancing with each other. Caroline and I were the first ones on the dance floor. We moved to the music with other groping bodies. She put her hands on my waist and moved herself against my back. The guys watched.

Tyler cut in and started dancing with me. Damon took his claim on Caroline. Tyler grinned at me as we danced. I haven't had this much fun in a long time.

'Turn the lights out now – now I'll take you by the hand.
Hand you another drink – drink it if you can.
Can you spend a little time? Time is slippin' away…
Away from us, so stay, stay with me. I can make,
Make you glad you came.'

Tyler's hands were on my hips and my hands were in my hair. We moved against each other. I closed my eyes. It was nice.

"Can I cut in?" Damon asked. Caroline smiled suggestively at Tyler. We switched partners. "You don't know how much you make people want you when you move like that." Damon whispered in my ear.

"Oh, really? What about you?"

"I definitely want you." He said, grinding against me. I chuckled and we danced.

'Doctor, doctor, need you bad. Hold me babe.
Doctor, doctor, where you at? Give me something.
I need your love. I need your love. I need your lovin'.
You got that kind of medicine that keeps me comin'.'

"Do you feel anything for me Bonnie?" Damon asked as he nuzzled my neck. I shuddered against him. I felt him smirk into my neck. I continued to move my body against him.

'My body needs a hero.
Come and save me.
Something tells me, you know how to save me.
I've been feeling real low.
Oh, I need you to come and rescue me.'

I turned around and faced Damon. I locked my arms behind his neck. He gripped my hips harder as he ground his body against mine. I moved a hand to him back and grazed his butt.

'Make me come alive. Come on and turn me on.
Touch me. Save my life. Come on and turn me on.
I'm too young to die. Come on and turn me on.'

"I feel so much for you." I whispered in his ear. "It scares me, sometimes. It's all happening so soon."

"We don't have to do anything about it… yet."

'Boy, I'm achin'. Make it right.
My temperature is super high.
If I scream, if I cry –
It's only because I feel alive.'

"Eventually, I want to. I want to get to know you." I whispered.

"We'll start tonight… But first, let me enjoy moving against your body."

"Ask me anything you want to know." Damon laid down next to me.

Author's Note: Reviews would be awesome! There's more to come. I'm excited for the next chapter.

Xo Xo
Anneryn