Love At First Sight (Jeremy Gilbert Love Story)

Concerns and Promises

Damon's P.O.V

Bailey cried herself to sleep. I picked her up in my arms and Stefan and I took her home. I brought her upstairs to her room and put her in her bed. I then went downstairs and poured a glass of whisky and went back to Bailey's room and put the whisky on her nightstand for her to drink when she wakes up. I knew that like me whisky was her favorite drink. I sat on the edge of the bed and gently stroked her hair.

Me: I'm so glad you're okay. I whispered close to tears.  

I got off the bed and walked out of her room closing the door behind me. I then went back downstairs and poured myself a glass of whisky. I started drinking it when Stefan walked in.

Stefan: How is she?

Me: She's still sleeping. I said taking a sip of my drink. 

I wanted to make Stefan miserable but me and him always called a temporary truce whenever it came to Bailey. No matter what she'll always be our little sister and we have to keep her safe.

Stefan: I'm just glad we stopped her in time.

Me: You and me both brother.

Stefan: So, what are going to do when she wakes up? I mean she's still going to feel guilty for killing that guy and she might try this again.

Me: I don't know. The good news is though she's safe now and asleep. 

Stefan: She's going to have to stay home from school today.

Me: Yeah. I'll keep an eye on her.

Stefan: Just don't use that crow. You know that she's terrified of birds.

Me: I won't.

Stefan: I have to go to school now.  I'll see Bailey later.

Me: Once you leave I'm going to go back to making you miserable.

Stefan: I know. He said as he walked out the door.

As soon as he left I went upstairs to check on my little shrimp cocktail. When I opened her door I saw her just start to wake up. I walked over and sat on the edge of the bed. 

Me: Hey Kiddo. How are you feeling.

She sat up on her bed and looked at me.

Bailey: Guilty. 

She looked over at the nightstand and smiled then looked at me.

Me: What? I asked obviously confused.

Bailey: Nothing. I just remembered how when I was human you would always bring me something to drink for when I wake up. It was my favorite thing in the morning. I missed it. She said as she grabbed the whisky and started drinking it.

Me: Yeah. And I missed doing it.  But you want to know what I missed even more?!

Bailey: What?

Me: My sister. And I would've missed you even more if you died.

Bailey: I know. it's just I can't deal with all the guilt eating me alive. 

Me: We'll figure this out. I promise. But I want you to promise me something.

Bailey: What is it?

Me: Don't try to kill yourself again.

Bailey: Okay. 

She then put the whisky glass back on the nightstand and gave me a hug. I of course hugged her back.

Bailey: I love you Damon.

Me: I love you too Kiddo. I kissed her head.