Chapter 4: What was this?

It was quiet. The only sound audible was heavy breathing and whimpering. The room was dark, empty. Only two people occupied the room now. Some only could wish it were as packed as it was earlier on in the day. The brunette sat on the desk, her face covered in streaming tears as he stood in front of her, running his hand down her arm lightly.

"Soon. We will be away from here, just us against the world."

Staring up at him, more tears fell as he wiped them with his thumb, causing her to shiver in disgust. Swallowing, she closed her eyes tightly, another whimper leaving her as she swallowed.

"Me and you...forever."

The brunette stared out the window, her eyes filled with tears as she cleared her throat, pushing them back. Blinking, she seen tall skyscrapers and licked her lips. The beauty of New York. Feeling a hand on her shoulder, she looked up seeing the crystal blue eyes with a look of question as she gave him a soft smile and cleared her throat, blinking again.

"The city of New York." Damon murmured, a smile on his face.
"It's beautiful." The brunette responded, rubbing her cheek.
"It is indeed."
"What is everyone doing?" She asked, looking up at him.
"Everyone is hitting the mall, you coming?"
"Yeah, I'm coming."

Standing up, she rubbed her hands and let out a breath as she felt Damon wrapped his arm around her shoulders. Looking at him, she smiled and leaned into him as she led her into the other room.

The shopping Centre was buzzing. It was packed with crowds of people, all different clichés. Families, friends and even children. Walking through the mall, all the girls were glancing at the clothes shops as the guys were just surveying the grounds.

"Let's go shopping!" Caroline shrieked.
"You guys go on, I'm going to go for a walk." Elena smiled.
"Are you sure?" Bonnie raised an eyebrow.
"Yeah, yeah. You lot go on."
"Yeah, you go on, I'll stay with her."

Caroline and Elena looked at each other as the brunette blushed. Bonnie grinned, looking at Elena as they all disappeared off into the crowds, laughing. Damon took Elena's hand, leading her outside.

"You didn't have to stay with me, you know?" Elena bit her lip.
"I know I didn't have to, but I wanted to."
"A kind character Damon Salvatore."
"Only to you Miss Gilbert." He replied, smirking.
"Suck up."

The brunette burst into a fit of laughter as he wrapped his arms around her and began tickling her, until she couldn't breathe. He finally let go, when she called out a breathless "sorry".

"Lena, could I ask you something?" Damon bit his lip.
"Yeah of course you can, ask away." She nodded at him.
"What do you dream about?"
"W...what?"
"Your always having bad dreams, I hear you at night."
"You do?" The brunette swallowed.

"I hear you crying, sobbing most times. You sound emotionally drained."
"I'm sorry for waking you." She murmured, walking with him.
"Elena, don't avoid the subject," He looked at her, "You can talk to me."
"It's...in the past."
"I'm here to listen. I'm your friend, alright?"
"Just, when I was younger...so many things happened to me and I just can't get the memories out of my mind ya know?"

Furrowing her eyebrows, she wrapped her arms around herself the memories slipping back into view as she sighed softly. Damon looked over at her, biting his lip in worry as he wrapped his arm around her tightly.

"Maybe when you've moved on hmm? They'll go away."
"I hope your right, I really do."

The music was loud, beating against the walls of the club as they all walked inside and glanced around. Caroline took Matt and Tyler's hand, leading them off onto the dance floor as Bonnie went off with Jeremy.

"Always just us." Damon spoke into her ear as she shivered.
"Always the best to be." She replied with a smile.
"Let's go dance." He took her hand, leading her to the dance floor.

Spinning her around, he pulled her to him as she laughed, shaking her head. Grinning, he spun her out as she smiled, spinning back into him as she gripped his shirt in her hands. He smirked as he pressed his hand into her back, holding her closer. Looking up into his eyes, she swallowed. What was this?

A/N: Hey everyone, sorry it's short ;) But I'm working up to it :) Enjoy! :D

shauna
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