The next day

Caroline's POV

Last night when Damon found me, I was surprised that he was able to find my hiding spot. But I was even more surprised when he told me that he would never let anyone hurt me again. I guess I should have seen it coming when he asked me to tell him what happened at the gathering. The entire time I kept looking at him to see some sign of hurt or disgust, but instead I found nothing. When Damon promised that he won't let anyone hurt me again, I was so touched that he cares so much.

*Knock ~ knock*

"Come in" I say in a polite voice, not quite sure who it is.

"Good morning Caroline, you look beautiful." Damon says while he enters my room

I couldn't help it I blushed.

"Thank you Damon, and you look very handsome if I do say so myself." I replied trying to take the subject off of me

"Caroline your mother has asked me to bring you down to the dining room, apparently there's something she needs to tell us."

"Alright just give me one minute, if you want you can sit down."

He grabs the seat closest to him, while I go into the bathroom to do my hair and make-up. I apply a small amount of foundation, a little bit of yellow eye shadow, and I finish with some mascara. With my hair I brush it out and then decide to grab two stands of hair both on opposite sides of my head and pin them to the back of my hair. There now I look somewhat presentable.

When I walk back into my room I see Damon staring out my window. "Okay im ready. Let's go see what mommy has to say." I finish with a little laugh.

Before I could leave Damon grabs my arm to pull me back and wraps his arms around my waist. "Caroline you are beautiful, and I am so grateful that you chose me even though I wasn't your first choice." And with that he leaned into kiss me.

His lips were soft against mine, like he was scared that I would pull away any second. But instead I brought my arms up around his shoulders brining my hands up into his hair. Fireworks were going off in my head. Before I could deepen the kiss he broke away only to give me another peck on my lips. I had the biggest smile on my face, and I would be surprised if I wasn't blushing. Where ass Damon could hide his blush, but what made me smile more was that his smile was from ear to ear. It made me happy.

"Wow." I say because that's the only word that I can create

"I was thinking the same thing." He replies with a laugh.

"I think we should probably head down now. My mom will probably be wondering where we are."

Damon grabs a hold of my hand entwining our fingers together. As we walk downstairs towards the dining room, it suddenly hits me. I just had my first kiss. And for some reason I want to do it again. I turn my head towards Damon who is watching me, and I lean into to give him another one. It was the same as the one before. Fireworks.

He pulls away again. "You have no idea how much I want to continue kissing you, but we do really need to go see your mother. I feel like it has to do with our relationship. Speaking of I was wondering something." Im curious, so I nod for him to continue. "Alright here it goes nothing. Caroline I know we haven't known each other long, but to me it feels like I've known you my entire life. I wasn't joking when I promised to never let anyone hurt you like that dick Niklaus did. Will you please do me the honor of marrying me?"

I was so not expecting that! But only one word could come out of my mouth, and I knew what my answer would be, here goes nothing. "Yes."

Damon picked me up and spun me around laughing carelessly. He brought me down to kiss me once more. This time I broke away, only to grab his hand to bring him over to the dining room before my mom would my head off for being late.

And I was right my mother was upset that we were late. But when she saw our expressions, she started to smile too. I realized that Damon's parents, my parents, as well as Stefan were all sitting at the large table waiting for us.

"Alright you to, thankyou for taking the time to join us." My father says and everyone has a little laugh. Damon and I take the two seats that are closest to us. Once we are finally seated he connects or hands once more.

"Children we were wondering, if you guys have decided to get married." Well leave it to my mother to the point rather quickly. I look to Damon for help, for some reason im having trouble coming out to my parents that im engaged.

"Yes we have, and we are." Damon speaks for me.

"Oh wonderful. My father says with a huge smile on his face. My mother however looks disappointed, guess she was still hoping I would choose Tyler, Ha fat chance.

"Alright then we will need to organize a ball to celebrate your engagement, I will leave the invitations to you two. I can organize the rest if you would like." My mother says

"If you would like your Majesty I can help you if you would like." Damon's mother pips in

"I would love the help thank you. And we will have to start planning your wedding, Damon you will need to attend lessons with Caroline, so you know how to rule once we die. We'll have to get Jenna to come in to help us with your dress Caroline, and Damon we'll bring in Jenna's husband Alaric to help you with your fittings. Am I missing anything else dear?" she asks my father.

"No I think you've got it all."

"Alright." And with that everyone leave, I bring Damon over to the library, towards my hiding place, and sit down on the couch.

Damon snuggles himself into the corner, and I snuggle into his side and rest my head on his shoulder

"Let the wedding drama begin." I say