I Will Make You Mine

Chapter 3: A Inital Decision

"So what happened?" Elena asked as she drove the car on their way back to their homes.

Cassie sunk back against the seat with a sigh. "We got there, he took me inside, poured us both some champagne, brought up the story you told me then proved it. I decided I wanted to leave so I went out the door and was fixing to get into his car when you showed up. Why did you come?"

"A little bit after you left I realized that I hadn't been able to give you any vervain for protection to make you unsusceptible to mind compulsion. So Stefan and I came to make sure that you were ok." Elena glanced at Cassie before focusing back to the road. "So he was just letting you leave? Just walk away?"

"Yeah. He didn't try those mind controlling powers or anything. I said I was leaving and I went. It was him who offered me the use of his car since I didn't want him taking me back." Cassie looked out of the passenger window.

"Damon use to be, and still can be, the kind of guy who wouldn't let anyone refuse him. He usually tries to make people do what he wants. If he didn't try it on you then he has gotten better. Well that and it seems like he cares for you in some way. Whether it is in a friendship way or something more, I can't tell too well just yet. It is obvious though that he is interested in you." Elena took a turn onto the main street.

Cassie sighed again and put her hand against the side of her forehead. "He has been invited into my and your houses. He told me he could come and go anytime he wants. What are we going to do?"

"Usually Damon doesn't bother me for he has learned to back off from me a bit once he realized that Stefan was a choice I wasn't going to change. For you though...I'm not sure but we will figure something out. For tonight why don't I stay with you in your room then we can talk about it more tomorrow?" Elena turned into her driveway and parked her car.

The two of them hopped out and stood in front of the parked car. Cassie nodded her head in agreement. "Yeah that sounds alright. When you are ready just come on over and up to my room. I'll be getting ready to go to sleep. Today has not been a typical one."

Elena pursed her lips. "I know what you mean. Welcome to my world." Elena turned and headed for her house.

Cassie went to her own house and let herself in with her keys. The light in the kitchen and living room was on when she stepped in. Her father sat in his recliner chair watching the news while her mother just exited the kitchen with two bowels of ice cream in her hands. Cassie's mother gave one to her dad then sat down on the couch.

"How did it go sweetie?" Cassie's mother asked sweetly.

"It was interesting. I learned quite a bit about him and his history. Anyways I'm going to go to bed. Elena is staying over tonight so she will be here in a little bit." Cassie headed for the stairs.

"Ok I'll let her in but you two will have to be quiet because Sandy is already asleep." Cassie's mother gave her a smile before turning to watch the TV.

Cassie quietly ascended the stairs, went down the hall and into her room. She closed the door behind her then went to her dresser and pulled out a pair of shorts and a tank top to sleep in. It took her only two minutes to change, wash off her makeup, brush her hair and teeth before she was done. She stepped back into her room and sat down on her bed to skim through a magazine. The whole while she was a bit jumpy to any slight sudden noise for she wondered if Damon was just going to show up.

When her bedroom door opened Cassie grew a bit anxious until she saw Elena step inside and then shut the door behind her. Relaxing she gave Elena a smile.

Elena changed in Cassie's bathroom before she went to the twin bed that Cassie had moved into her room for Elena to sleep on. Elena set down her bag before sitting on the bed. "Mind tossing me one to read before I go to sleep?"