So I was a little nervous about this chapter since I don't usually write for Stefan (besides maybe a line or two here and there).

CHAPTER 5

"I don't know Stefan, with everything that is going on with Ric and looking for the missing dagger, I don't think it is the best time to dress up and go to the school dance."

"Elena, you need a night off, maybe even have some fun."

I sighed. "OK, fine I will go." I paused. "I have to go. If I am going tonight I am going to have to find something to wear."

"OK I will pick you up at…"

I cut him off. "I will meet you there." I said. I didn't want him to think that I was agreeing to a date.

Stefan was quiet for a few seconds. "OK." He said sounding less than thrilled.

I hit the end button on my cell phone and sat down at the end of my bed. I sighed. It was a 1920's decade dance tonight. It made me shiver when I thought of what a disaster the last two decade dances were.

I scrolled through my phone and opened a new text message. 'How is Ric doing?' I picked Damon's name and hit send.

My phone buzzed and I opened the new message. 'He is fine. He is supposed to chaparogne the dance at school tonight. I haven't decided if that is a horrible idea or just a bad idea.'

I hit reply. 'Stefan asked me to go to the dance. I really don't want to…but I said yes. You should go with Ric…to keep an eye on him.' I hit send then laid back on my bed. Did I really just ask him to the dance…well not straight out but…kind of.

It was a few minutes longer before my phone buzzed this time. 'We will be there. ;)' I smiled at the smiley face Damon had put at the end of his text.

I got off my bed and headed to Jenna's room. She had gone to all the dances and she had saved all her outfits from them so I figured I would borrow something from her. I didn't feel like going all out…honestly I didn't feel much like going at all. It was cold and rainy and I hated dressing up when the weather was like that. I would rather wear sweats and a hoodie and curl up and watch a movie. I found Jenna's old red Flapper costume complete with elbow length gloves. It was perfect. I brought the dress in my room and tossed it on my bed. I looked at my watch to see if I had time to shower before I had to leave and decided that I did have time.

After my shower I threw on the dress did my make-up and hair and headed out to my car. The school parking lot was already filled with cars, I guess everyone decided to come early. I walked in the gym and looked around for someone that I knew. Caroline ran up to me within five seconds.

"Elena you came!"

"Yea." I said trying my best to sound happy.

"So where is Stefan?" She asked looking around.

"Why would you think I was here with Stefan?' I asked with a confused look on my face.

"Well…I sort of suggested that he ask you."

"Caroline!' I said folding my arms over my chest.

"I'm sorry Elena but he loves you."

"I know he does." I said. It was almost a whisper but I knew Caroline would be able to hear no matter how loud the music was.

Stefan walked in and came right up to me and Caroline.

"Hello." He said looking at me than Caroline.

"Hi."

"Hi Stefan. I am going to go find Tyler." Caroline said before leaving the two of us alone.

"You look nice." He said with a smile."

"Thanks, you too." I said. Stefan was dressed probably how people in the mob dressed in the 20's.

"Would you like to dance?" He asked as he held out his hand.

I gave him one of my fake smiles. "Sure." I took his hand and we walked out onto the dance floor. The last time I had slow danced with Stefan was probably the decade dance last year. So much has happened since then, I wasn't even the same person that I was then.

"Are you OK? You seem like you are…distracted." He said trying to get me to look into his eyes.

"Sorry, yea I'm OK. It's just it is hard to pretend that everything is fine and that I am a regular high school senior."

I looked into his eyes. For a second I thought I saw the old Stefan, the Stefan that I met over a year ago through those doors in that halway. I loved him I couldn't deny that but I wasn't in love with him, and I am not sure if I ever was. The way I used to feel with Stefan was nothing like how Damon makes me feel when he just looks at me.

Speaking of the devil…I saw Damon out of the corner of my eye standing next to Ric by the entrance doors. He was wearing a hat and a suit…he looked amazing. I smiled. I was happy he came. Stefan must have taken the small smile wrong because he started to lean in for a kiss. I turned away before our lips touched.

"Stefan." I said. We both stopped dancing and let go of each other. "I am sorry I just…I can't. Look what you asked me before…I do have feelings for Damon. I can't just pretend I don't. It isn't fair to him and it isn't fair to me…"

"Fine, Elena." He didn't even let me finish. He walked away and left me there. I could tell he was hurt and I guess I couldn't really blame him for just walking away. It didn't really matter what I said the outcome would be the same.

I looked over to where Damon was standing and he was gone. He must have seen Stefan trying to kiss me and assumed I was going to kiss him back so he left. Ric was still standing there and noticed my confused look he nodded his head towards the door. I was surprised Damon just left Ric here but I didn't worry too much since Caroline ad Tyler were both around somewhere.

I ran outside as soon as I realized that he had left. It was pouring now and pretty cold since I didn't think to bring a jacket with me. I didn't see him anywhere so I jumped in my car and started to drive towards the boarding house. My hair was soaked and it was dripping down my back making me even colder than I was already.

When I got to the boarding house Damon's car was outside. I ran from my car to the front door and into the house as fast as I could so I wouldn't get even more wet…even though that was probably impossible. I checked for him in the living room first, I was sure he would be there near his drink cart drowning himself in whatever it was he drank. But he wasn't.

"Damon!" I called but no answer.

I ran up the stairs and walked into his room but it was also empty.

'Where is he?' I said to myself. I was getting worried. I scrolled through my cell phone until I landed on his name. I pressed call and waited. His voicemail answered. I didn't bother leaving a message, I pressed end and headed back out to my car.

Damon was standing in the middle of the front yard facing away from the house. It was still pouring, Damon looked even more soaked then I was. I ran over to him and he was just staring into space.

"Damon! Where were you?" I said a little louder than normal since the rain was quite loud.

"I went for a walk." He said calmly still looking off into space.

"In this weather? Damon?" I tried to get his attention.

Go home Elena. You are going to get sick standing in the rain."

"I am not going anywhere until you look at me and tell me what is wrong."

"Elena, I don't need the speech, OK. I saw. You chose Stefan and that is fine but I would like to be left alone."

"What are you talking about? I didn't choose Stefan!" I yelled. "He tried to kiss me but I turned away from him."

"Goodnight Elena." Damon said as he turned and headed towards the house.

Every inch of me was soaked and I knew I was going to end up sick after this but I didn't care. I ran in front of him and placed both hands on either side of his neck. I looked deep into his amazing blue eye; a few rain drops rested on his eyelashes. Then I looked down at his lips like I had so many times before. I leaned in and kissed him. It was nothing like our first kiss on my porch. Our first kiss was slow and beautiful and romantic and initiated by him. This kiss…initiated by me was full of passion. Damon's hands landed on my hips and I could feel him take a step closer to me. We boke apart after a few minutes but our foreheads were still connected.

Damon looked into my eyes. "Elena what are you doing?" He asked softly.

"I know you told me to see if I still felt the same with Stefan. And the truth is I care about him and love him but…I am not in love with him Damon. And now I think I need to explore my feelings for you.

"Come on. I will take you home." He said taking my hand in his. We walked over to my car and he opened the passenger side door for me before walking to the driver's side. "You didn't even shut your car off?"

"I was in a rush. I didn't want you to do something stupid." I said as I looked down at my hands ashamed at myself for thinking the worst. After a few minutes I shivered at how cold and wet I was. "I can't wait to get home and take a hot bath." I said staring out the side window.

"Sounds like a good time." Damon looked over at me and smirked. "Is it invitation only?"

I always would pretend to get mad at his little comments but I secretly loved it. We pulled up to my house and we both got out of the car. Damon of course was in front of me before I set a foot on the ground with his hand out to help me. He walked me up to my door in silence.

"Do you want to come in? It's really not that late." I said as I unlocked the door.

"I should probably change." He said looking down at his wet clothes.

"Right." I said with obvious disappointment in my voice.

"I can come by after though…if you want."

"Sure." I said with a small smile. "I will see you in a little while then." I said before going in my house.

I ran upstairs to my bathroom and started to fill the tub with hot water. I grabbed my bubble bath from the edge of the tub and poured in two capfuls. I took off my wet dress and hung it on the door so it could dry. Hot baths on cold rainy nights are a great thing. Once I felt my normal body tempeture returning I got out and dried off. I wrapped the towel around my body and opened the door that led to my room. I pulled some shorts and a tank out of my dresser and quickly put them on. I threw my towel in the bathroom and sat on my bed.

I picked up my phone and noticed I had a message. 'Let me know when you want me to come over. Enjoy your bath…no rush!. ;)'

I smiled and hit reply. "Come over.' I hit send and placed my phone on my nightstand.

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