Centuries Apart (Damon Salvatore)

Chapter 10

Mystic Falls - Present Day

Two weeks have gone by and Stefan had no idea on what to do with himself. Everything was falling apart. Rose had moved in with Caroline and she refused to come back. Bonnie had immediately left town after her grandmother's death. Sheila had used to much energy in opening the tomb and now she's dead. None of them have been the same since.

Damon was another sad soul. He was clearly heartbroken and full of guilt. Especially after opening the tomb and finding out that Katherine had never been in there in the first place. In fact, she had been alive for all of these centuries and not once did she seek out Damon. Now, his brother is lost and his only consolation is drinking and partying with sorority girls. Stefan knew that Damon finally regretted his decision but he also knew that Damon was to proud to beg for Rose to take him back. 

On top of it all, the tomb vampires had somehow managed to escape and are now seeking revenge upon Mystic Falls. Stefan had gone out to hunt and regain his strength when he was kidnapped by the tomb vampires and taken to their hideout. He had been tortured with vervain ropes and varies stake injuries.

Luckily his brother and oddly enough his teacher, Alaric Saltzman had managed to come to his rescue. Elena too, had save him when she made his drink her blood in order for him to fight back. But now, Stefan was on a blood rampage. And as much as he told Elena he was fine, he knew that he needed human blood. He had stolen from the Mystic Fall's blood bank but his brother had found out and today was Elena's Mystic Fall's pageant.

Damon had revealed to her his new ways and she was disgusted by him. Stefan turned angry and he knew he needed blood, unfortunately for him someone had cut themselves at the party and their blood smelled intoxicatingly delicious. He turned his head and his eyes narrowed.

The person was Rose.

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"Why can't I go home, Caroline?" Rose complained for the twentieth time that day. Caroline just rolled her eyes as she put he finishing touches on her hair and makeup. 

"Because Rose, I might win as Mystic Queen and I want you to be here for me."

Rose smiled softly. "You will win. I know it!" 

Caroline shrugged unsure. "With Elena gaining the sympathy vote, I might not win."

"Caroline!" Rose gasped in mock horror. "You are the most gorgeous girl in Mystic Falls. You have charisma, spunk and a vast listing of extra curicular activities. I am postively certain that you shall be crowned Mystic's new Queen."

Caroline's eyes watered a bit. "Thanks Rose! And don't worry about Damon. I've got you a hot date that will make him die of jealousy."

Rose chuckled but nodded with a smirk.

The night she had called Caroline was a traumatic one. Rose needed someone to talk you and although she left out all of the vampire details, she had told Caroline the truth about her and Damon. She had told her that she wasn't really a Salvatore but she never revealed to Caroline her true name. Instead, she told her that her and Damon had dated in the past and had gotten married. And that last night she had found out that Damon had cheated on her with former best friend.

Caroline listened in shock and sympathy. And for the past two weeks, she had been helping her heal. And now Caroline feels the need to set her up with a certain mystery man and today she would finally meet him. Apparently, he was Matt's best friend. Caroline had told Rose to meet him at the bar and when she had arrived he was not there yet. Rose stared down at her appearance. She had chosen to wear a deliciously tight blue dress with a slit down the right leg and her back bare. Caroline had done her makeup perfectly and she had even curled Rose's hair, half up and half down.