Chapter 2: Anywhere with You

The brunette smiled at the team as they were all talking and taking the time to stretch, before beginning their routines. Letting out a breath, she jumped to her feet and pulled her leg up behind her as she stretched and surveyed the school grounds. It was pretty empty today, usual for a friday, since most of the kids bunked, not having a care in the world about education. Looking over, she seen the football team getting together and talking. Biting her lip, she seen Matt and Tyler talking to Damon. Her heart almost skipped a beat as she watched him. The last month had been confusing, lovely, but confusing. She was feeling for Damon in a way she knew that she shouldn't. It was hard not to feel when he was incredibly sweet, funny, charming and the obvious factor, handsome. Letting out a sigh, she bit into her lip, getting lost in thoughts.

"What's wrong with you?" Bonnie questioned, raising an eyebrow as she was sitting on the floor, stretching her legs.
"Don't you mean who? It's the blue-eyed god over there." Caroline smirked, pulling her leg over her head as Bonnie laughed.
"You flexible bitch." Looking over to Elena, she smiled, "If you like him so much, why not try being more than friends?"
"Wha? Huh?" Elena snapped out of her gaze and blushed furiously.
"Do you like him?" The blonde asked.
"Obviously, who else do I stare at with no meaning of life!?" The brunette frowned in annoyance and crossed her arms.
"Then tell him! He likes you too, jeez it's fucking obvious, only a dumb ass couldn't see it!"
"And surprisingly, you did." Bonnie pointed out, smirking as the blonde flicked her finger up at her.
"Shut it Bonnie!"
"Thanks, you two are GREAT help."

Elena sighed, closing her eyes and bent over, touching her toes as she let out a breath and then stood back up, stretching her hands above her head. Opening her eyes, she bit her lip as her brown met his electronic blue and he sent a wink her way and mouthed something that she couldn't quite make out. She raised an eyebrow, shrugging at him, telling him that she didn't understand. Smirking, he turned back to the rest of the guys saying something and he turned around, walking. Walking towards HER she might add. Her heart jumped as she took steady breaths, trying to calm herself.

"Sorry to interrupt your practice ladies, I just need to talk to my missus over here." Damon spoke as all the girls swooned at the sight of him.
"Your missus huh?" Elena quirked an eyebrow as Damon wrapped his arm around her shoulders, turning her away from the group.
"Mmh. You already know you are. OH and since you didn't understand what I was hinting over there, I thought I'd come and tell you myself. Never count on a cheerleader for lip-reading." He smirked.

"You jerk!" She hit him in the ribs as he groaned, laughing, "What was it anyway, so I can get on! You're distracting and annoying me!"
"Oh, I said that YOU..." He leaned closer, his lips brushing her lobe as he whispered, "Look hot."
"Uh... o..h..." She tingled from the touch, wanting more immediately and tried to contain herself, "Wish I could say the same about you."
"I'm offended!" He gasped, placing his hand over his heart as he laughed, "I better go. I'll be watching you."

Moving away, he winked once again, walking back over to the team as she closed her eyes, feeling like she was going to drop at any second. Stupid, attractive, bone-headed, jerk, cute... okay, where is this going? Shaking her head, she turned back to the group and smiled softly, pressing the button on the stereo.

"Let's practice!"

Caroline danced around the living room to song, screaming at the top of her lungs as Bonnie was in a fit of laughter watching her, not believing how crazy the blonde could really be. Elena shook her head as she walked into the living room with two different bowls of goodies. Popcorn and sweets. Placing pint glasses down, she put down different drinks being coke, diet coke, lemonade and cider. She then put a pile of DVD's on the table and collapsed onto the couch, sitting next to Bonnie.

"YOU today missus as Damon phrases it, have been somewhere else. Is he really clouding your vision this much?" Bonnie asked her, raising an eyebrow as she turned on the couch towards her.
"What!? No! NO! Why would you think that!? Me and Damon are just friends, end of." Elena told her with a sigh as she tied her hair up into a high ponytail.

"Right, I'm BORED of you two talking about shit head, the football god and I'm fed up of music. Let's start the movie marathon and cry some tears!" Caroline told them, putting in a Walk to Remember.
"Alright missy. Jam your hype." Bonnie replied with a laugh as she grabbed the bowl of chocolate and began picking.
"She's anoyed with boys, because she can't choose between Matt and Tyler. Maybe you're not looking for a high school boy Car." Elena shrugged, pouring herself a coke as she licked her lips and leaned into the couch.
"Yeah, maybe not a high school boy. Maybe some English handsome stranger to come and whisk me away, hmmm?" Smirking, she grabbed the bowl of popcorn and sat next to Elena, throwing the blanket over the three of them.
"Let the movie marathon begin!"

All the girls were watching the movie, their eyes drawn to the screen as sniffles flowed from each of them, Elena's tears still fresh and falling. Clearing her throat, she leaned her chin on her hand and watched as Leo walked away from Paige. How can you forget who was the love of your love? You'd fight that through an accident surely.

"Oh god... poor Leo." Bonnie whispered as the brunette was about to reply, but she heard the doorbell.
"I'll get it." Getting up, she walked out, rubbing her arms and pulled the door open, freezing on spot, "What are you guys doing here?"
"Coming to interrupt your sleepover!" Matt and Tyler pushed past her as she frowned with a shrug.
"Are you okay?" Damon asked, worry in his eyes.
"Yeah, why wouldn't I be?" She waited for him to step in and closed the door, rubbing her arms.
"Have you been crying?" He reached up, smoothing his thumb across her cheek, his eyebrows furrowed.
"Oh.." Blushing she stared up at him, licking her lips, "Were just having a girl... movie night."

He gave her a nod and kissed her on top of her head as he walked into the living room with everyone else. Elena sighed softly and walked to the kitchen, searching through the freezer as she found her desired item and grabbed the tub of ice cream. Ben and Jerry's Cookie Dough was the bomb. Grabbing a spoon, she sat at the table, digging into the ice cream as she exhaled, feeling much better. All those films and Damon were making her head into a pile of goo. Pulling her cardigan closer, she stretched and smiled. Cookie Dough was her best friend, it made her feel better, but then again eating crap made ANYONE feel better.

"Has it got that bad?" Speak of the devil. He sat down opposite her and raised an eyebrow.
"More than you can believe." Taking another bite, she licked her lips, enjoying the cold feeling in her throat.
"Most probably knowing you. YOU worry over anything." Damon told her, reaching over as he placed his hand over hers and guided the spoon to his mouth as he swallowed the ice cream.
"Yeah, you're probably right." She answered, biting her lip as he licked his lips, wiping the ice cream from his lips as she sat back, watching the emotions play in his eyes.
"Elena, your aunt is on the phone. She's calling from Alaric's." Caroline told her, walking in with the phone as Elena got up, taking it.
"Hey Jenna." She looked at Damon, walking out.

Elena followed Matt and Tyler outside with Caroline and Bonnie as they were laughing over something that their history teacher had said. Shaking her head, she checked her phone, seeing missed calls from Jeremy, Jenna and Alaric. Smiling, she sent them all the same text, telling them she just finished class.

"Guys, me and Tyler were talking. We were thinking we should go on a road trip. School finishes up in a week for summer. Let's go for the whole summer. That's like four months."
"So, a road trip?" Bonnie asked, grinning, "I'm VERY much in."
"Me too! I love road trips!"
"I'll organise everything. A coach, staying arrangements, money." Tyler told them with a smile.
"Do you think Damon could come?" Elena questioned timidly, biting her lip.
"Definitely. The more the better." Matt told her with a grin, "Come on Tyler, we have a small break, let's go to that diner around the corner."
"Oh, we'll come!" Caroline told them, smiling as she dragged Bonnie along.
"I'm going to find Damon!" Elena called to them as they ran off to Tyler's car. Smiling, she shook her head and walked back into the school.

Moving up the hall, she looked around as everyone else was in class and played with her fingers, biting her lip. It was so quiet. Closing her eyes, she let out a breath as a memory tried flooding her mind, she fought and fought to keep it out. She couldn't let it in now. It had been so long that she hadn't thought about it. She had to push it away. She had to.

"Boo!" Letting out a scream, she turned around as she seen Damon and glared at him.
"Damon! God!" Holding her hand to her chest, she closed her eyes, trying to regulate her breathing.
"That's what you get for walking around by yourself missus. Never know who's around."
"Yeah... yeah." She whispered, swallowing.

"Hey, I didn't mean to scare you Lena." Damon told her, rubbing her arms as she realised she was trembling.
"Oh... you didn't. I was just..." Shaking her head, she waved her hand, "Nevermind. I just wanted to run something by you."
"I'm all ears." He told her with a shrug, his face still with worry as he tilted his head.
"Tyler and Matt have decided that when we break up for summer. They want to go on a road trip. Travel the world. I was wondering... if you'd like to come... with me?"
"I'll go anywhere with you Elena."

A./N: Hey everyone, hope you enjoyed! ::) Get my laptop back tomorrow! :D YAYYY :D haha

Shauna
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