The Valentine's Day Semi Formal was coming up. It was for every class. I was nervous because it was my first dance. We had a homecoming dance earlier in the year and I was excited for two weeks, but I didn't go to the homecoming dance because Damon was sick and I decided to hang out with him. He tried to convince me to go but I didn't want to. I wouldn't have fun if he wasn't there. The theme for the semi formal was so cool. It was for everyone to dress in white. Even the guys. I loved the idea since I had recently bought a white dress. It wasn't anything fancy just a regular white dress. I had felt really good about my body. I visually noticed a change in my weight. My body had started filling out and I felt like I had a nice figure. I started throwing up less and tried to eat better instead. It gave me more energy. I knew everyone was proud of me. I was excited for this dance looking like this I knew I was going alone and it's weird. Damon was going with his jock friends. Not all of his jock friends were assholes but a lot were. He only decided to go with him because the team likes to make packs that if you don't have a date they all go stag together. Plus he knew I could just go with Matt and Caroline and see him there. I still haven't told him my feelings. That was my New Years resolution but the year has just begun. I still have time to admit it. When I got to school that day I found a note in my locker. It said
"I know how beautiful you're going to look tonight."
I couldn't tell if it was from Damon or not. It could have just been Damon being sweet which doesn't mean anything more than just his usual self. If It's from Stefan he's totally bothering me again and that sucks. I wonder if it's from a secret admirer. That would kinda be cool. I like Damon but if I found a guy to get my mind off of him, maybe that was the answer. School was normal and Damon didn't say anything about the note, so I concluded it wasn't him. When I got home there was a rose laying on my doorstep. I picked it up and the tag said
"Happy Valentine's Day Cutie. Pick you up at 7." I smiled and danced. It has to be Damon since it was left on my doorstep. I was beyond excited.
I was already to go and dressed up. It was 7 and no sign of Damon. I was confused because his car wasn't in the driveway. Originally I had plans to go with Caroline and Matt but when I got the rose I told her I had a ride. My mom went to her boyfriend's for Valentine's Day. Max was at a friend's house so I just waited and waited. It was twenty minutes later when I heard a knock I was relieved he's here I was getting worried. I opened the door and noticed it wasn't Damon. It was Stefan.
"What are you doing here?" I said upset seeing my date was Stefan.
"Picking up you babe." He chuckled and touched my arm, I shuddered and moved back.
"No you're not, I won't go with you." I went to close the door. I was so disgusted.
"Oh really? Then who are you going to go with? I know Damon's having fun without you." He was so cocky.
"I'd rather not go than to go with you." I said with so much anger in my voice. Stefan grabbed me by my waist and pulled me close so I was pressed up against him.
"Come on Gilbert. You're hot and I'm hot. We can have a lot of fun together." He tried to kiss me but I broke free and pushed him off.
"Stay away from me!" I closed my door and I ran inside and up to my room lying on my bed, balling my eyes out.
I messed up all of my makeup smearing it all over my face. I was so disgusted at everything that happened. I couldn't believe he tried to kiss me. I thought this night would be special. Instead I almost went out with Stefan. He was almost my first kiss and that is the last thing I want. I was so scared. Now I have no way to the dance. I can't just call Damon and say "Oops I thought you were taking me to the dance but instead it was Stefan the stupid jerk." Nope I can't say that. I did get a call from Damon it was an hour later when he called. I didn't answer since I was in the bathroom rubbing the smeared makeup off of my face trying to calm down.
When I went back to my room I saw Damon standing on my balcony. I was shocked to see him, he was supposed to still be at the semi formal having the time of his life.
"Damon?" I managed to get out. I was shocked.
"Hey stranger." He noticed my puffy eyes.
"Hi." I said feeling down. He looked nice in his white suit.
"Where were you tonight?" Damon wondered as he walked over to me. "You're all dressed up. Caroline told me you had a date."
"Yeah I did but it didn't work out." I looked down trying not to be upset.
"He stood you up?" A look of sympathy filled his face.
"Kind of." I didn't want him to know the truth.
"I'm so sorry Elena." He felt bad.
"It's okay." I whispered. "I just wanted the night to be special. I wanted to have my first slow dance and have my first kiss with someone who really cares about me." I spoke as he smiled.
"What?" Damon walked over to my stereo and played a slow song. "What are you doing?" I asked him as my knees shook.
"Come here." He took my hand and we danced. It was so unexpected. I had my arms wrapped around neck and his were on my waist as my head laid on his chest. "Who says you need to be surrounded by tons of people to have a special night?" I smiled as he whispered. It was the most romantic thing anyone has ever done for me. We danced for a while it was so special.
"Elena?" I looked up at him staring into his blue eyes. There was a deep connection between us in the brief moment before I answered him, I knew he had to have felt it too.
"Yes?" I whispered softly
"I know it might not be the same but I do care about you." He leaned into me to kiss me I closed my eyes.
His lips on mine were so soft. Nothing more felt so right. It wasn't just some kiss either. He deepened it. It felt so passionate the kiss felt like it lasted forever. In reality it was only about 30 seconds. It was the most magical fairy-tale moment. I couldn't have asked more for my first kiss. We pulled away looking into each others eyes. Wow.
We didn't speak after we pulled away. We just continued dancing until the music stopped playing slow songs and changed to a different genre. He turned the radio off as I sat down on my bed. I was still in shock over this perfect night with my best friend.
"So was that special enough for your first dance?" He chuckled sitting next to me, I smiled.
"Yes." I was still giddy from the kiss.
We ended up putting a movie on and laid next to each other. Damon was so sweet to do that for me. I couldn't think about anything much beside how badly I wanted to be more than friends. Tonight was amazing, I don't care how it started because it ended so perfectly. I tried to stay awake but Damon and I had fallen asleep during the movie. I woke up next to him the next morning. Even in the morning he still looked so good looking. I had never spent the night with a guy before. He'd stay late all the time but never till the next morning. I woke him up and he called home to let his mom know he's okay. He went home and I called Caroline to tell her what happened. After I got off the phone I just laid in my bed thinking. I had my first kiss with my best friend. I didn't know how to think or feel about it. It was amazing but I wanted to know how he felt. If it was a kiss of friendship, or did he just feel it was right. I didn't know. I spent the rest of the day gushing to Caroline about how amazing it was. A first kiss is one of the most memorable moments in someone's life. I'm lucky enough to say I had a pretty fantastic first kiss experience.
