TVD Imagines & One Shots

A Night To Remember - Damon

I wrote this on my prom night back in April and I guess I never posted it for you all!

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I felt defeated. No matter how hard I tried, I just couldn't believe it. They told me I looked beautiful. They told me I looked like a princess. But then why was I alone?

I sat by myself as hundreds of couples danced together. Their arms were wrapped around one another as they gazed lovingly into each other's eyes. They seemed so happy in that moment, so in love, that my heart ached. I wanted that. I wanted it so much that it drove me insane. I crossed my legs, awkwardly looking down at my phone. I continued to unlock it, check the time, and lock it again. I continued this process over and over. It was extremely awkward for me to be sitting alone. I wanted a date, don't get me wrong, but I couldn't bring the one that I had. My ex, who was originally supposed to go with me, wasn't the type of guy I wanted. There was no chemistry, so I broke up with him two months before prom. I feel awful about it, but I couldn't have imagined going to the dance with him. He had followed me around throughout the night, watching me from a distance, and gazing at me in a way that kind of creeped me out. I was stuck in between wanting a date and not wanting one. As my ex watched me, another boy who I had a thing with the summer before danced with his new girl, the two of them making out during the song. I'm one hundred percent sure it was to bug me. This one had used me as an attempt to get laid, but I had dumped his ass the moment I found out. Both of the boys made me feel incredibly uncomfortable, and I had begun to wish I hadn't gone at all. Just as I was about to rise from my seat to get another breath of fresh air, a hand rested on my shoulder. The touch was cold and it sent shivers down my spine. I stiffened, automatically smelling the scent of minty cologne in the air. A smile rose to my lips as my head turned and I spotted the man standing next to me.

"Damon?" I gasped, standing up and throwing my arms around his neck. "What are you doing here?"

"I couldn't let my girl go to her senior prom alone." He grinned, wrapping his arms around my waist and hugging me back.

I blushed when he called me 'his girl'.

"You're so sweet." I smiled, tucking a piece of hair behind my ear. "But how did you get in? You didn't have a ticket and you're well over twenty one."

"Nothing a little compulsion couldn't fix." He chuckled, holding out his hand. "Now, can I have this dance?"

"You may." I nodded eagerly.

Damon led me out onto the dance floor, and as we walked, couples moved out of the way for us. Their eyes widened at the sight of Damon, who pushed his way to the center of the dance floor, and turned to face me.

"You look beautiful tonight, Kate." Damon whispered in my ear as he pulled my body against his own. "Simply beautiful."

"You don't look too bad yourself." I chuckled as he scoffed.

"Are you kidding? I look hot as hell in this tux."

"Okay, fine." I rolled my eyes. "You do look hot as hell in that tux. So hot, I'm not the only one who noticed."

I could feel Damon move his head to the side as he surveyed the number of eyes watching us dance.

"Mmm too bad I only have eyes for you." He purred, pulling back so that he could look me in the face.

"Y-you what?" I stammered, my mouth parting in shock.

"Did I mumble, Kate?" He teased, lifting the hand that he had on my lower back and cupping my cheek.

"I'm sorry. I'm still processing."

"Why is that so hard for you to believe?" Damon asked, gently stroking my cheek with the pad of his thumb.

"I never thought someone as sexy and dangerous as you would ever be interested in someone like me."

"You think I'm sexy?" His eyes sparkled with mischief.

"Damon, that's not the point-"

"I'm joking, Kate." Damon smiled at me warmly before leaning in a bit closer. "What I don't understand is why you underestimate yourself so much."

"What do you mean?" I whispered, my eyes trained on nothing else but his baby blue ones.

"You're easily the most gorgeous girl in here. You have style, class, and are most definitely not dressed just to get laid after this." I smiled, biting down on my bottom lip to keep from laughing. "You are simply magnificent, and any guy would be lucky to catch your attention."

"Damon..." I began, but he placed his pointer finger over my lips, silencing me.

"I like you, Kate. I like you so much sometimes I can't even think straight, and tonight, seeing you leave without a date, something inside me just snapped. I came to this dance to finally admit to you what I want."

"And what is it that you want, Damon?" I spoke, my voice barely above a whisper.

"I want you. I want to be with you, to hold you, to love you forever."

"I want that too."

Damon gave me an incredulous look before he broke out into one of his famous grins. In a split second, I felt the hand he had on my cheek tug my neck forward and my heart raced as our lips neared. When our mouths finally met, it was heaven. I felt an immense passion course through my veins, filling my entire being. I immediately responded to his actions, winding my arms around his neck as he moved his to my waist. Even though my eyes were closed, I could tell people we watching. I could almost hear their shocked whispering as the school "good girl" kissed someone well over her age. But the best part was, I didn't care. Not one second.

Once Damon pulled away, giving me a few seconds to regain my breath, I caught sight of him grinning down at me. He looked happy.

"Shall we get out of here?" He asked.

"Yes, please." I nodded. "As much as I'm reveling in the fact that we're being watched, I'm feeling a bit claustrophobic in here."

"Lead the way, my princess."

I shivered as I took his hand, looking one last time over my shoulder at the gorgeous man behind me. Tonight was unreal. What once felt so awful was now the best moment of my life. And it was all thanks to Damon. I guess you could say he was my knight in shining armor ... or better yet, my knight in a sexy black tux.

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I hope you all enjoyed!
xx ivoryconfessions 💋