my stay with the Salvatore's

our love changes

Damon stood in the dimly lit room, his eyes fixed on Jessica. The guilt gnawed at him as he watched her, still soaking wet, shivering from the cold and the shock of what had just happened. She was stripping off her wet clothes, her movements slow and deliberate, each piece of clothing hitting the floor with a damp thud."Jessica," Damon began, his voice strained. "I never meant for it to go this far."Jessica turned to face him, her eyes blazing with anger and betrayal. "You pushed me into the water, Damon. You knew I couldn't swim. You let me drown."Damon swallowed hard, the weight of his actions crashing down on him. "I know. I was... I was out of control. I wanted to scare you, but I never wanted you to die. Stefan... he saved you."Jessica's hands trembled as she pulled on dry clothes. "If it weren't for Stefan, I wouldn't be here right now, but luckily I'm a vampire . How could you do that to me?"Damon took a step closer, his expression filled with remorse. "I can't take back what I did, but I want to make it right. I don't expect you to forgive me, but I need you to know that I'm sorry. Truly sorry."Jessica's eyes softened slightly, but the pain was still evident. "You hurt me, Damon. More than you can imagine. It's going to take a lot more than an apology to fix this."Damon nodded, understanding the depth of the rift between them. "I'll do whatever it takes, Jessica. Just give me a chance to prove that I can change."Jessica sighed, her shoulders slumping with exhaustion. "One chance, Damon. That's all you get. Don't waste it."Damon nodded again, determination in his eyes. "I won't. I promise."

Jessica climbed into bed, her body still tense from the night's events. Damon hesitated for a moment before laying down next to her, careful to keep a respectful distance."Jessica," he whispered, his voice filled with regret. "I know I don't deserve to be here, but I want to be there for you."She turned her head slightly, meeting his gaze. "You hurt me, Damon. It's not something I can just forget.""I understand," Damon replied softly. "I just want to be here for you, in any way I can."Jessica sighed, the exhaustion evident in her voice. "Just... don't make any more promises you can't keep."

Damon nodded, a solemn look in his eyes. "I won't. I promise."

With that, the room fell silent, both of them lost in their thoughts, trying to find a way forward from the pain and betrayal.As Jessica closed her eyes, trying to find some peace, Damon leaned in and gently kissed her lips. The unexpected gesture made her eyes flutter open, a mix of emotions playing across her face.
"Damon," she whispered, her voice barely audible. "What are you doing?"He pulled back slightly, his eyes searching hers. "I just... I needed you to know that I care. More than you realize."Jessica's heart raced, torn between the hurt he had caused and the sincerity in his eyes. "Actions speak louder than words, Damon. Prove it to me."Damon nodded, understanding the challenge ahead. "I will, Jessica. I promise you, I will."