BLOODSHARED
Disclaimer: I do not own Vampire Diaries or any of the characters, I just like to play in their world : )
Chapter 4 DE-stressing
(Damon Present)
Thank God it got darker out, they never noticed me behind them. I can see clearly up ahead the sign in neon red that says Zippos. I pull over on the side of the road and kill my lights. It has been 5 minutes already, Geez what is taking them so long? Primping I'm sure, just get in the bar already ladies, I just want to park around back and figure out how to get in, without them seeing me. I know this bar pretty well from my first days back in Mystic Falls. I have certainly enjoyed several drinks with a few thirty-some pretty things here, and I don't mean Bourbon. I think about the back door to this place, which is close to the bathrooms from what I remember, and those are close to the bar, which is probably where Caroline and Elena will be cause God knows, the woman may have lost her mind, but shes going to need some liquid courage, knowing do-gooder Elena. So I know now to not be seen, the front door is my best bet, it is dark there and pool tables are on the right in a corner, which will allow me to slip over there easily without being seen, thanks to Friday night pool players, it should be crowded. That area is further from the bar, perfect for my vamp vision, hearing may be an issue, because the Dj is on the other side of the wall, and the dance floor is in the middle, between the pool tables and the Bar.
I will probably only be able to hear what they say if they are on the dance floor, I'm not too happy about that, but I am determined and it is better than nothing. Caroline thinks she can protect Elena, but she does not know how old these vamps are? I don't remember any Vamps hanging here when I first came back to Mystic Falls, but then again. Elena said they were here just a month ago. I just can't take the chance that she made it up, I would never forgive myself if anything happen to her. Damn this girl, protecting her is literally a full time, stressful job that I don't remember applying for. Well here goes nothing, I walk in and it is extremely crowded by the pool tables, just as I thought. I quickly put the blue baseball hat on, that I got from my trunk, because they would never expect me in a baseball cap (snickering) I quickly scan the room and see them at the bar, backs towards me, and I already smell her in the air where she walked in just a few minutes ago. There is that floral smell of her shampoo I have come to know so well, and that sweet Elena smell, that I swear is like Jasmine, my favorite flower smell. I take advantage their backs our turned, and walk to the right and up against the back side wall that is in a dark area near a pool table in the corner. I see they are ordering drinks and being all girly giggly, and I wish I could hear what they are saying but clanking pool balls, noisy dancers, and jolting music makes it all too loud. I scan the room looking for any sign of the two vamps she mentioned and I don't see any sign of any other vamps. Maybe this will be easier than I thought and just a girls only night out? I can only hope, I lean my right shoulder against the wall, let out a breath I did not realize I was holding, and get ready for whatever.
(Caroline & Elena Present)
Caroline and I are sitting on bar stools, music is thumping and it's smoky and loud, but I am feeling really giddy. There is excitement of what might happen, my pulse is racing, and I am high on adrenalin already. We politely take our shots from the cute bartender and look at each other and count...1...2...3...and we gulp down our first shot of Tequila, no salt, no lime, just a straight hard shot. Caroline knows that I just need to get relaxed. I start to scan the bar, looking for any sign of John, Demetri, or Kara, but let out a deep sigh realizing there is no sign of them.
"You want to dance Elena?" Caroline asked in a low voice.
I smile and slowly shake my head. "Not yet Caroline, give me some time to let the Tequila kick in first." I answer.
"Okay." she says with a shrug of her shoulders.
We are sitting there facing the dance floor now, just watching and absorbing the atmosphere. I am a little worried now that my feeding is not going to come tonight and I should be more upset, but for some reason I just can't stop grinning and every time I look at Caroline, she is grinning too, it is contagious. I am thankful that she is not trying to talk to me, but she's relaxing herself and enjoying the carefree atmosphere just like me. It feels really great to just sit here, swinging my legs and thinking of nothing. I look back to Caroline and when I do my eyes get wide as can be, as I am staring over her shoulder. She immediately turns around on her stool and there they are. John and Demetri are walking straight toward us with huge grins. Butterflies start in my stomach and I feel a little sick at the same time. Caroline jumps up to greet them with a huge hug and a welcoming smile.
"Hey! Long time no see!" she yells out.
John looks at me and nods with a small smile, Demetri looking very cute tonight in his dark jeans, black shirt, and black dress shoes with no socks, smiles very widely at us, and rushes over to Caroline and picks her up and spins her around and then sets her down and heads for me. I say hi with a rather shy smile and my heart starts racing, I don't know if it is Excitement or Fear that he will feed on me that has my heart racing. I try to act casual and remind myself to Breath. Demetri hugs me softly, I assume sensing my shyness and then hops up on the stool on the other side of me, he leans over and bumps his shoulder to mine and almost knocks me off the stool. I laugh but also stiffen at the same time, and start gritting my teeth. John stands in front of Caroline because there is no empty stool beside her, and they began chatting easily. I am watching the dance floor and Demetri stands up in front of me.
"Would you like to dance, Elena?" he asks.
"Um, no thank you, maybe after a few more drinks." I reply louder than I wanted.
"Oh Elena! Where is my manners? What are you drinking Beautiful? He asks loudly also.
"So far, one shot of Tequila." I say with a giggle.
"A Beautiful woman like you, should have something Fruity and sweet, not a strong Mans drink, like Tequila." he states.
"What do you suggest?" I ask.
"Kiss on the Lips." he whispers in my ear, low and seductively.
I gasp and my breath hitches, and he so reminds me of Damon for a minute, dark hair, black shirt, seductive voice, I shake my head.
"Excuse me!" I exclaim!
"It is the name of a drink Elena." he say smiling.
"Oh I see." I say smiling and trying to look apologetic. "Okay sure," I reply.
He waves over the bar tender and orders the drink for me and then turns back to me and smiles real big.
"You will love it Elena. Trust me." he says grinning.
I just smile and look over at Caroline who is still chatting with John, something about him and Kara and her and Matt. Maybe John and Kara are broken up. I am going to have to take a beat in a minute and drag Caroline to the bathroom, because my heart won't stop racing! Where is that drink?
"Here ya go Elena." Demetri says handing me the drink.
I take a sip, and Wow it is really sweet and good. I take another sip and I think I taste peach and maybe mango too, but I am not sure what alcohol is in it, I make a mental note to remember this drink, because I have now sucked it half down thru the straw and I'm loving it.
"Thank you Demetri, it is really good." I say with a grateful smile.
Demetri is staring at me and he is looking better by the minute and I start to relax some. I try to get Caroline's attention, but I can't, so I excuse myself and head toward the bathroom, hoping she will follow, but she doesn't. I check my make up and wash my sweaty hands, and then take out my cell phone and text Caroline.
Text: Bathroom E.
A few seconds later she replies.
Text: K I will be there in a few: )
I shut my cell and stand against the wall wondering how this will all play out. Is Caroline going to chat up John all night? Will I have to ask Demetri myself? Geez cmon Caroline, What is keeping her? I began to start pacing back and forth, and she busts through the door.
"I am getting nervous, what do we do?" I choke out.
"Relax Elena, chat with Demetri, maybe drink more and dance, and I will drop my suggestions when the time is right, unless you have changed your mind." she states with a glare.
"No Caroline, I just feel like you are in another world talking to John, and I don't know Demetri that well and I'm nervous. He is flirty and I'm not single!" I shout.
"Relax Elena, you are doing nothing wrong...yet." she says.
"Yet! What!" I ask a little too angrily.
"Oh nothing, just relax and for heavens sake, Drink More! It is okay to talk to him and dance, and get more comfortable with him. I will take care of the rest." she says with a wink and a small devious smile.
(A/N) Sorry this drags out a little, I am going for the full experience lol Next chapter will step it up and Elena will face feeding temptation. Will she? Find out in the next few chapters :)