In My Darkest Desires

Chapter 2: Shotgun Rider

Elena's point of view: March 1, 2015

"Stefan no! Let me go. It's Elena. It's your girlfriend, please Stefan you're hurting me. Let me go!!!"

I scream into the night but it's no use. No one can hear me out in the woods. Stefan's grip on me tightens, imprinting deeps scratches on my skin

"Elena. You don't get it. Don't be such a fool. I don't love you. I love your blood. There's nothing I can do to control it. I have to have more!! "

Without warning he chomps down into my neck. I feel the blood leave my body and my feet began to give out on me.

"Ahhhhh Stefan no!!' I scream!

I awaken with a start. I'm soaked in sweat and my heart is beating fast. It was just a nightmare. Another freaking nightmare of that night.... I'm still in the safety of my bedroom in Mystic Falls.

"Elena what's wrong!?" Jermey comes barging in my room yelling.

"Nothing Jer. Just a nightmare I'm fine. Just got back to sleep."

Jermey gives me a look before retreating to his room.

At least I think I'm safe... I have to admit it makes me nervous being back in Mystic Falls again. Honestly I wish Dean was here. I sleep a lot better knowing a hunters watching out for me. I reach to the bedside table for my phone. Before I know it I'm dialing his number. He picks up on the second ring.
"Elena?! Are you okay?! What's wrong? It's two am."
"Dean I'm fine. I'm sorry I called so late. I just... it's silly but I had a nightmare...."

"I shouldn't have called, you know what i'm just going to go. I don't know why I called you, I'm sorry."

"Elena. Tell me about your nightmare."

I take a deep breath relaxing into the sound of Dean's gravely voice. Just his words alone could make me feel so safe.

"It was about Stefan," I say "he had me in the woods again and he was hurting me. It felt so real Dean. The blood. It's like I could smell my own blood Dean. It just felt so damn real."

"Do you want me to come get you now? You know I can hop in baby and be there in five hours, max."

I smile to myself. Although the idea is ridiculous, I can't help but love the idea of Dean hopping in his car at 3:00 am and driving hundreds of miles just for me. I know I shouldn't even be having these thoughts. I am still technically with Stefan, even though he's been trying to rip my throat out. It's been three months since Stefan tried to rip my throat out in the Mystic Falls woods. I can close my eyes and still see his eyes that night. The rage and hunger flooding beneath the surface, it was a look I had never seen on a vampire before. Not even Damon on one of his benders. Stefan's look was different, it was deliberate and it was aimed right at me.

"Earth to Elena. You still with me? Is that a yes or a no on me hopping in the car?"

Dean's words bring me back to the present.

"That's a no to you hopping in baby! I am not letting you drive over five hours in the middle of the night because I had a silly nightmare. It is absolutely ridiculous!" I tell Dean.

"Alright alright Gilbert, well you get some rest and I'll see you tomorrow. You'll be safely back in my arms.... i mean my care in no time. "

*Dean coughs awkwardly*

I giggle and smile to myself. "Goodnight little Winchester, sweet dreams," I say hanging up the phone.

Narrators point of view