49. screw alex, where's damon?

"Alex, can I talk to you?" I asked gently halfway through a game of Pictionary with the others. Caroline was drawing something that looked like a demented octupus with whiskers, and we'd all given up on guessing.

Alex pulled me up from the couch by my hand. "Yeah, sure."

Thankfully, I led Alex round to the front door and then quickly pulled it open. He shut it behind me, and then got rid of the distance between us.

His chin pressed to the tip of my forehead.

"What's up?"

"You."

Alex bent his head down and raised an eye-brow. "What?"

I slipped my hands out of his and glared.

"You think I'm stupid don't you?" I demanded. "Honestly, how long did you think it would be until I found out that you're not human? Huh?"

Alex sighed deeply, not even looking bothered. "I can explain."

He took a step forward, and I took a step back. "What are you?"

"A vampire."

I scoffed. "No you're not. If you where, then why can't Stefan or Caroline tell? Or Elena? Werewolves can pin down vampires in split seconds. Now tell me the truth, what are you?"

Alex frowned. "Can't tell you that."

"If you don't tell me then I swear to god, I'll-"

"You'll what?" Alex demanded, immediatley up against my body. I gasped and took a few steps back but only ended up being pressed against the wall. Alex put both of his hands on my shoulders and forced his eyes into mine.

"You'll kill me?"

I looked down. I couldn't kill him...he was strong.

"I'll tell you on one condition." He offered, voice trailing slightly.

"What?"

His lips bounced against my forehead. "Kiss me..."

I slapped his shoulder. "What? No!"

"Come on, Nina." He said, bringing his face down closer to mine. He wrapped an arm around my waist, pulling me closer so that my chounce pressed against his. And his other hand lightly cupped my chin. "Kiss me...or kill me."

Now, I wasn't sure what drove me to do this. Maybe the spur of the moment type of thing. Or simply because I wanted answers.

Either way though, I pushed forward and my lips collided with Alex's.

His kiss was soft. I felt safe, secure, warm. It was all too beautiful. I felt as if nothing and nobody could ever hurt me again and felt as if I was just falling into nothing but a perfect-

What the hell Nina? He's manipulating you.

I immediatley pulled away from Alex.

"Now..." I said breathlessly. "What are you?"

"I told you, I'm a vampire." He repeated, trailing his finger down my cheeks. "Now tell me that you didn't enjoy that?"

"Well, what kind of vampire?" I asked. "Are California vampires different from ones from Virginia."

"I'm actually from Britain..." he said.

"So? I don't exactly give a damn about where you're from."

Alex chuckled. 

"What?" I snapped.

"Think about you're friend who's also from Britain. He's got a strong accent, is quite a demanding bastard and he likes to sacrifice-"

"Klaus."

Alex smiled against my hair. "That's the one."

"But how are you connected to Klaus?" I asked. "You're not like...his gay husband or whatever are you?"

"You got me." Alex said sarcastically. "No, I'm his nephew."

"His nephew? Who's your Dad?"

"Elijah."

I honestly burst out laughing, unable to stop myself. Alex shot me a look but I still couldn't stop with the giggles...

"What?"

"Did you know that I once called your Dad and he was in the middle of being screwed?"

"Why the hell did you put that into my head?"

"Agent Perry The Platapus told me to." I admitted. 

"You don't seem too upset about me being an original vampire's kid." Alex said, wrapping his other arm around my waist.

I shrugged. "I just had to be mean to get the truth out of you."

"So, we're ok?"

"Not exactly." I said. "Why are you here?"

"I was visiting my Dad, asked him what had been happening during the few hundred years I'd not been around him, and he said that the most recent thing was that my Uncle Klaus killed a certain Nina Gilbert twice. I wanted to see what the fuss was about with you."

"But Klaus can't know I'm alive." I explained. "He'll kill me and you know what they say, 3rd time lucky."

Alex kissed my forehead. "Don't worry. I know his scent off by heart. If he comes anywhere near Virginia, then I'll let you know."

"Oh...thanks."

Alex chuckled. "Now, I repeat, tell me you didn't enjoy that kiss?"

Knowingly, I smirked.

The next day, I was at the Grill. Everyone knew about Alex and they were a little concerned but kept their mouths shut aboout it.

I was currently lying on the counter in front of the bar stools with Alaric and Jeremy watching me weirdly. The boss had told me repeatedly to get off but had finally gave in as Matt persuaded him to drop it.

"So where's Alex?" Jeremy asked me.

"Oh, he got stuck inside a daffodill."

Rick downed another shot.

"Whoa, easy there tiger!" I joked. Rick shrugged and got up into a sitting position. "Seriously, what's wrong with you lately?"

"Nothing." He muttered.

"Ricky boy, come on." Jeremy ruged.

Rick sighed. "Jenna's upset about the wedding. The bridesmaid that she wanted can't come, and now she's only got Elena. She got amazingly mad and i dunno really, i think she's PMSing or something."

"She could use Bonnie, Caroline or Nina for the bridesmaid?" Jeremy suggested.

Rick shrugged. "I'll run i t by her later. I think she's already planning on asking you, Nina."

"Ooooh yay! A wedding!" I grinned. "What's your 1st dance going to be?"

"All I Need."

I'd been crying in the bathroom for just over half an hour now. Caroline had came to the grill and had compelled the bartender to give me 3 shots which I downed immediatley. Then, I just ran...well stumbled into the bathroom and cried all because of Rick's words.

All I Need.

Sound familiar?

That was the song where me and Damon got together.

First kissed.

Confessed we loved each other.

And now, I was thinking about every amazing and crap moment that I'd shared with Damon. He'd held me hostage, stole my clothes in the shower, made me scream, given me my vervain necklace, held me close, took my hand whilst I got stitches, protected me, stood up for me, kissed me slowly, given me his shirts, took my virginity, played with my hair, promised to propose.

He'd loved me.

Died for me.

The door opened. "Nina?"

I wiped my eyes. "Not a good time Care."

She took my hand. "Come on. You're drunk and you're upset. I'm gonna take you home."

I nodded after a while. "Ok."

We ignored Jeremy and Rick's shouting of our names and Caroline just led me out of the grill and towards her car. Once I got into the passenger seat, I thought deeply of Alex for a second.

As Caroline started driving, she asked gently. "What are you thinking of?"

"Alex." I said slowly.

"You two will be great together. He's good for you."

"Screw Alex, I want Damon!"

I didn't care about the shocked look I recieved from Caroline, it was true. Sure, Alex was nice and I liked him. But I wanted Damon!

"Nina, you're drunk and-"

"Take me to the boarding house." I demanded.

"What? Are you sure that's a good-"

"Caroline take me to the freaking boarding house or I swear to God that I'll walk there myself!"

Caroline just nodded. "Ok, I'll take you."

10 minutes later, Caroline parked her car in front of the boarding house in the pouring ran and dark sky, and I ran out immediatley...still stumbling like crazy.

I tried opening the door but it was locked, so I banged on it like a mad person.

"Stefan open this goddamn door!"

"Nina? Nina calm down!" Caroline ordered as she approached me. Just a second later, the door swung open and I faced a curious Stefan.

"Nina, what are you-"

I budged past him immediatley and then raced up the stairs, craving Damon. Wanting Damon. I reached the door to Damon's room and pushed it open, instantly running over to the wardrobe.

I reached inside for his oversized black shirt that I used to wear and I ripped it from the hanger. I pulled my original purple vest top off and then threw his shirt over my head, it trailing down to my highs. I inhaled his minty, sweet scent and cried harder.

"I love you so freaking much Damon."

"Nina?"

I turned around to the door to see Alex. I groaned, I didn't want him! I just wanted to tell him to leave me the hell alone and go back to Uncle Klaus, but he smiled sadly.

"Caroline text me, said you were in a bad state of mind. I wanted to help."

"I don't want your help Alex!" I screamed. "Get out! This was our place! Our room! Get out!"

"Nina, come here. You need to calm down."

He advanced on me and I backed up against the wall.

"No! I don't want you Alex! I want Damon! I want Damon freaking Salvatore! I always will!"

Suddenly, Alex's arms were wrapped around my body and he pulled me in close to his chest. I allowed him to lead me over to the bed and lay me down on it. Thankfully, he didn't lie next to me in Damon's old spot, but he did kneal down and stroke my hair continuously.

"I know this is hard for you..." he began.

"I want Damon." I whimpered.

"I'm so sorry Nina." He said.

And he sounded as if he genuinley meant it.

He looked deep into my eyes. "I can never mean to you what Damon meant....but I can be there for you. I want to be there for you. Please, let me help?"

I just continued to cry.

Weeks past, and I eventually managed to ignore how much I really wanted Damon instead of Alex. We were now officially together, and everyone thought we were "so cute."

Alex knew that I still would never get over Damon, but he strangely accepted that.

Jenna and Rick were getting married in 2 weeks exactly. Me and Elena were bridesmaids, Jeremy was the best man and even Alex had been invited.

I was currently with Jenna and Elena and we were picking our dresses for the wedding. We'd just enterred another shop, when I saw Bonnie.

"I'll be back in a second." I told the 2 who nodded and watched me hurry off.

I walked into the smoothie area and pulled out a seat next to Bonnie. "I've not seen you in like...2 weeks." I pouted.

Bonnie smirked. "Well, I'm here now. I got your message earlier. You wanted to talk to me?"

"Yes." I said. I grabbed the necklace around my neck and held it out. "Alex told me that this was the original witch's necklace...is there any way that you can tell?"

"Well, I only have half more power than you do so I'm not sure if I'll pick up on anything..."

"Earlier I had this weird vision thing like what you always get. There was a blonde haired girl with Klaus, seemed like she was from the 20's. She was wearing this. I told Alex and that's when he explained that his blonde haired Aunt used to wear this all the time until she lost it when Klaus killed her. Stefan apparently found it some time after...cliche, I know. But then he gave it to...Damon who of course gave it to me."

"Give it here." Bonnie said, holding her hand out.

I smirked, took off the necklace and placed it on her palm.

Bonnie immediatley went blank and I smirked wider, knowing that she was definitley sensing something. When she snapped out of it, she gasped and dropped the necklace onto the table.

"What did you see?"

Bonnie looked seriously into my eyes. "You brought Caroline back."

"I whaaa...?"

"You...that necklace...brought Caroline back."

"H-how?"

"That necklace has powers." Bonnie explained. "You were obviously missing Caroline and were thinking about her a lot..so much that you accidentally used the powers from the necklace to bring her back unknowingly."

"Is that possible?" I gasped.

"If you want something bad enough then yes, I suppose."

"Answer me this then." I said, looking down. "Why haven't I brought Damon back?"

"You used enough power bringing Caroline back. I highly doubt that Damon will be...you know...coming back as well."

I stared down. "Yeah...of course."

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(A.N) I've got a ton of hate messages cause I killed Damon...............IT'S NOT MY FAULT I RAN OUT OF IDEAS FOR A WHILE!

hehehehehe, but don't be upset. he's coming back, of course!^.^

what's the point in having a story without damon?

it's like having a seeing oli sykes without feeling his awesome head of hair.

But, he will be coming back! I want you guys to chose when though!:D Should he come back the next chapter, or the one after that, or should I leave it for a while....?

It's your choice!

Now, I must go because i miss my igloo:(

Bye guys!

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