Okay, everyone! I'm back! I promised to write this chapter as soon as I could so that's exactly what I'm doing! :) So sorry that my last chapter was just an author's note… I hate doing that to you all! I hope you like this chapter and I'll try to have a speedy update for the next! Here is a short recap:

Bonnie accidentally cast a love spell on Damon and Elena, which made Elena think that she was completely in love with Damon. Elena was then captured by Klaus and during the ritual to the sun and the moon, ended up dying. When she awoke, Elena was a vampire, and the spell was broken. Elena realized that she still felt for Damon even without the spell. Elijah visited Elena and Damon one night and informed them that Klaus was angry the curse had not been broken and was ready for revenge. Damon swore to protect Elena, no matter what.

So, without further ado, here's the next chapter!

Elena's eyes slowly drifted open. She couldn't fight the content smile on her lips when she realized that her bare body was pressed on top of Damon's, her chest against his back. With a love struck grin, she slowly turned her head so her lips were between his shoulders. Sighing softly, she began to kiss up his back to his shoulders, savoring the moment. The scent that perfumed from his skin could simply be described as Damon. He smelled like leather, he smelled like the forest, like dominance, like perfection. Like home.

"Has anyone ever told you that you're beautiful?" Elena barely whispered when her lips reached Damon's ear. She could finally feel his body shift beneath her, making her giggle. She nipped at his earlobe, earning her a soft moan. "Because you are. You really are."

Damon chuckled a bit and murmured in response, "Charming, handsome, irresistible… something along those lines."

Elena nodded slowly and ran her hands up his smooth back. She loved how amazing this moment felt with him. Things had never felt this right when she was with Stefan. Nothing mattered at the moment except for Damon and only Damon. Even her strong hunger for blood was completely forgotten. Elena rested her chin on his shoulder and glanced at him playfully. "Hmm… From the many women in your life, I suppose."

His reply was instant. "Only one ever mattered though."

She smiled at his words and reluctantly rolled off of Damon. "Well they were definitely right when they told you that you were charming," she teased, sliding to the floor until she found his black t-shirt. With a slight smirk, Elena pulled Damon's shirt on, her eyes never leaving his. She lifted herself to her feet, noting how his shirt fell mid-thigh, and the way that his eyes hungrily raked over her form.

A sound that resembled a growl escaped from Damon's chest as he sat up to find his pants. He quickly pulled them on and in an instant was a mere inch away from Elena. His strong arms wrapped around her tiny frame as he pulled her tight against his bare chest. "Now, Lena…," he started, that signature smirk curling on his lips. Elena instantly lifted her gaze so that her chocolaty eyes met the icy blue intensity that Damon's always held. She could feel her heart jump at the act. "How do you ever expect for us to even go a few feet when you look so incredibly sexy like that?"

Elena arched a brow skeptically. "I look sexy… with messy hair and no makeup?"

Damon responded with a simple "mmhmm," that somehow managed to melt Elena's insides once again. The way he was looking at her did make her feel sexy, as if she was the only woman who he had ever laid his eyes on. That every beauty queen or model Damon had ever been with in his lifetime paled in comparison to her. Without a thought, Elena gripped the back of Damon's neck and pulled him in for a breathtaking kiss.

One arm managed to circle around Elena's waist while the other tangled into her dark hair, bringing them even closer together. They wanted each other, needed each other. Love and passion blurred as the intensity of the kiss increased, Elena's heart pounding into overdrive. Every other thought completely disappeared in the heat of the moment, her body impossibly close to his, absolutely no space between them. They couldn't get close enough.

A knock on the door caused them to pull away. Damon groaned in aggravation and Elena huffed, meeting his eyes with a mutual desire. Damon's hot breaths ghosted her lips, only making her want him more. "You should answer that," she suggested. With great hesitance, Damon set Elena down and trekked to the door.

Elena fell back on the couch, bringing her fingers to her lips. She grinned to herself, trying to smooth out her matted hair. Her skin was still on fire where he had touched her just moments ago. Her heart was still racing. Her mouth tasted like him.

She loved it.

Elena was snapped out of her thoughts when her phone vibrated on the side table. She picked it up and furrowed her brows. The message was from Stefan.

Elena, I'm leaving town. I don't think I'll be back anytime soon. Don't try to look for me please. I just need to be alone.

She looked at the message with confusion. She knew Stefan was unhappy with her because of Damon, but why would he leave without even saying goodbye? She couldn't help but feel a little suspicious. She stood up and headed to the parlor to speak to Damon, who was clearly talking at the door. When she approached the door, she was greeted with Bonnie, who was leading an obviously urgent discussion with Damon.

"What's going on?" Elena asked.

Damon turned and met Elena's eyes, exhaling deeply before speaking. "The love spell… apparently it's going to have a side effect." He sent a glare in Bonnie's direction, and she averted her gaze.

Elena's stomach turned, her body filling with dread. She had a bad feeling.

A terrible feeling…

There's the chapter! I hope you liked it! I know it was a little short, but I'm trying to get back into the "groove" of this story. I hope you liked the chapter… I haven't written for Delena in a long time so I really hope it was still good! Please leave me a review telling me what you thought of the chapter. Like it, love it, hate it? Let me know! Any ideas for the story you'd like me to take into consideration? :)

Things to think about:

-What is the side effect of the love spell?

-What is going on with Stefan?

-When is Klaus going to get his revenge?

-What is in store for Damon and Elena?

Please review! Your comments are what inspire me to write a new update! Thank you so much and I'm so sorry it took me so long to post this! Xoxo!

-Sara