Just tonight by Delenatwinflames (free novels to read TXT) 📖

that spell . And now , I have to face that fact and accept it , that she's not in love with me anymore . That she was in love with Damon now . That she was these five years in love with him . That thought ripped my heart into pieces , but I couldn't lie to myself anymore . I had to accept what it is .

So , I did something I wasn't use to do , something that only Damon would do in a situation like this. I didn't want them to see that I'm hurt , so I just pulled out the best grin I could do . A sarcastic grin .

" So , you two finally sealed the deal , huh?" I said . I didn't want to hurt either of them , so I was carefully picking up my words . Even though it didn't seem logical , I still loved them both . It may break my heart , but they are more important than me , in the end .

" Stefan.... " Elena started . I could see pity in her eyes . She knew that that kiss hurt me .

" It's okay , you don't have to explain anything .I understand . " I said , trying to stay calm .

" But ... "

" It's fine . I'm fine . Now , if you'll excuse me , I have to go . " I said and with my vampire speed ran out of the front door . I needed to be far away as possible .


Elena's P.O.V.


I took a confused glance at Damon . He didn't look that confused as I did . Quite the opposite , he looked like he knew exactly what was going on .

" He's hurt . I could sense that . " he said .

" Yes . He is . " I replied .

Damon prepared to stand up . " I'll go get him .

" Please stay . " I said .

" What ? Isn't that what you want ? To explain everything to him ; that everything was a big mistake?"

" No ! That's not true ! It wasn't a mistake . I meant to do that . " I said , surprised by his doubtful words . But , I couldn't blame him . It would probably be something I would do . In the past . Now , I've learned my lesson-no more hiding my feelings for Damon . I didn't want to make the same mistake twice . I didn't want it to be like the last five years . I didn't want him to go away again .

" Stay . " I said again . " Please . " I added . For a second he looked like he was trying to decide what to do . And , then , he made up his mind and turned to me . I could quite tell what was his facial expression . It was like he was scaling in his mind what he wanted to say .

" And why should I stay ? " came an unexpected question from his mouth .

" Because I want you to stay . I don't want you to do anywhere . I want you to be here with me . " I said and cupped his face . He was trying to believe in my words , I could see that .

" I will stay then . Under one condition . " he said .

" What ? " I asked .

" Let me kiss you . " he replied , staring deep into my eyes .

I smiled . " Yes . Kiss me . " I said . I forgot about Stefan , just at the thought at Damon's lips on mine . He smiled back at me and cupped my face . He leaned towards me and our lips once again merged . His movements were faster this time , full of passion . It was like he was telling me with his mouth what he couldn't pour into words. I buried my hands in his hair . His lips were soft and full of feeling . And , it felt so right . It was like I finally found my place with him . This kiss was special and full of feeling and was telling me everything I needed to know- that he wanted me and he loved me . And there were other feelings aside those - claim , anger , sadness , happiness , tenderness . All that in just one kiss . The sweet feeling of his lips was overwhelming .

I stopped to catch some air . My arms never left his body - they just simply slid down on his shoulders . He put his hands on mine and simply was stroking them . His blue eyes were full of tenderness . He couldn't help but smile at me , not one of his grins or smirks ( even though they were attractive , I liked more when he was just smiling ) , out of genuine happiness .

I just wanted to stare in his eyes ; no hours were enough to justify my desire to look at those beautiful icy-blue eyes I missed , I loved . I could sit there for hours and explore their depths which were hypnotising .

That reminded me of something I wanted to say to him . Something I should have said a long time ago . Those words that were on the tip of my mouth , just waiting to be said . It was that simple , those words could change everything - in a good way . I already knew what he felt for me , even though he never said that out loud . Hm . Something felt wrong at that thought . But , I didn't mind , I just wanted to get over this and say those three little words .

I took a deep breath and looked into his eyes . I felt butterflies in my stomach , just at the thought for what I'm about to say . I was nervous , and I bet that he could hear my heart pounding even more .

" Damon , I need to tell you something . Something I've been holding in for a long time . How I feel about you . " I said , slowly , stroking every word as I said it . I could see his face brighten up .

" And how do you feel about me ? " he asked , like he didn't know . I smiled and his smile got even bigger .

" I lo... " I started , but then I felt sharp pain in my head . " Ouch ! " I said , it was like my head was on fire and it was worse than any headache I've ever had . I removed my hands from his shoulders and held my head which was going to explode . At least it felt like that .

" Elena , are you okay ? What's wrong ? " Damon asked with a worried voice .

" My head hurts . It was all of a sudden . " I could barely form a word .

" Do you want to lay down for a bit ? " he asked . I nodded , not able to speak because of the sharp pain going through my head . He carefully took me in his arms and with his vampire speed brought me to his room and laid me on his bed .

" Do you want me to bring you something ? An aspirin, anything ? " he asked , his eyes darkened because of the worry he felt for me .

" No , just hold me . " I said , every word ringing in my ears . I didn't need to say it twice ; he laid next to me and embraced me in a hug , pulling me on his chests.

" Ow! " he let out a small groan and he took one hand to hold his head .

" It's like this headache of yours is contagious . It hurts so much . It's like someone's lighting fireworks in my head . "

" Mhm . " was the only thing that I could say . And of all the sudden , I felt sleepy . Just like that . It was disturbing for some reason , but I couldn't fight it . And my headache was getting worse - it was like someone was slamming my head with a hammer . And my eye lids became heavy . So , I closed them , and on my big surprise , the headache cooled down a bit . Not enough , but enough for me to relax and talk again . But , I wanted to sleep .

" Damon , close your eyes . It will cool down your headache . " I said , not wanting him to feel pain anymore . It hurt me to see him like that .

" Mhm . " was all he said . I looked up to him , just to see that his eyes were already closed and he was half asleep . But , that was a mistake , because once I opened my eyes , the sharp pain came back . I closed them and soon drifted into sleep , feeling restless .

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The shining light woke me up . And I opened my eyes . Wow ! Some black-haired guy was lying next to me and his hands were hanging loose around my waist . I jumped from the bed , which immediately woke him up . He moaned , stretching his arms . I could just look at him . When , he noticed that I was standing there , and staring , he said :

" And how did you end up here , gorgeous ? " he asked , smirking at me . I blushed a bit , ashamed by his words . What the hell ?

" That's what would I love to know ? And who are you ? " I asked , my eyes roaming through his handsome body . He noticed that and grinned at me .

" While , I'm Damon Salvatore . 24/7 around for you . " he said pointing his finger at me . What was this stranger thinking ? How could he be hitting on me ? Salvatore . That surname felt familiar . I suddenly knew from where .

" I know a Salvatore - Stefan Salvatore . My ex-boyfriend . " I said . He rolled his eyes at my words .

" That would be my broody brother . I've never heard of you , though . When Steffy's in love , he couldn't hide that . He would be all 'dancing and singing with the squirrels' . " he joked . And , I knew exactly why . Stefan was a vampire and he was feeding with animal blood , not like 'normal' vampires . I broke up with Stefan , ( don't know why , that part was in a blur ) , but I still felt friendly feelings towards him . And this guy claimed to be his brother ! Stefan never mentioned that he had a brother