𝐇𝐔𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 | 𝐃𝐀𝐌𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐄 [𝟏]

𝐅𝐈𝐅𝐓𝐄𝐄𝐍

CHAPTER FIFTEEN | THE DINNER PARTY

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SINCE DAMON FLAT-OUT REGRETTED HER AFTER THEY KISSED, RILEY COULDN'T FACE BEING STUCK IN THE HOUSE WITH DAMON. Caroline had called and asked if they could meet for coffee, and Riley completely jumped at the chance to speak with the Forbes vampire since she needed advice. Riley couldn't bring herself to talk to Stefan about her complicated feelings for his brother. Elena was too consumed in her sacrifice drama and, Bonnie was too busy.

"Wait, let me get this right in my head." Caroline furrowed her brows as her index finger danced around the rim of her coffee cup. "You and Damon Salvatore?!"

Riley's eyes widened at how loud Caroline was being, especially since she didn't want the entire world to know what had happened. "Yes, please, Caroline. Tell the entire Grill that I got fricken rejected."

"Oh. Sorry, sorry! I just— I can't imagine it."

"Can't imagine what? Him and I kissing, or him rejecting me?" The witch raised an eyebrow as a small scoff left her lips.

"Uh. Both?" Caroline told her just as took a small sip of her coffee. "No. No, I just mean that you're you. And, Damon's Damon."

"And, up is up. And, down is down. You're correct, Caroline."

"What I mean is that you're way too good for someone like Damon, who quite literally only cares about killing innocent people, and killing people who have pissed him off." The Forbes girl heavily sighed as she saw the disappointed look on Riley's face. "When did this even start? Your feelings for Damon, I mean."

"I wish I knew. I guess he and I always had this bond. But, when Rose died she mentioned something. I guess, when I thought it was just me, I overlooked it." The strawberry-blonde witch rested her head in her hands. "But, now it's all I can think about."

"Have you spoken to Stefan about it?" Caroline raised an eyebrow as she watched Riley vigorously shake her head. "And, why not?"

"Hey, Stefan. How's it going? So, I know you're on a romantic break with your girlfriend, who's about to get sacrificed in some creepy blood ritual. But, I was wondering if I could have some advice about my complicated feelings for your brother and the fact that I kissed him." Riley rolled her eyes and glared at Caroline. "Doesn't sound great, does it?"

"Well, not when you say it like that." Caroline countered just as Riley's phone vibrated on the table. She watched the witch open the text, then roll her eyes. "Let me guess, jackass himself?"

"Yup. Apparently, there's something going down this afternoon involving Elijah. Which means, unless I want Damon dead, I should probably go." Riley rolled her eyes and carefully lifted herself from her chair.