The Story of the Other Original Petrova (1)

Chapter 23

* Anastasia's P.O.V *

I woke up the next morning in someone's arms . Was it a dream ? I snuggled deeper into the strong arms . I felt someone stroke my cheek ever so gently .

" Elijah ? " I asked .

" No . It's me . " the voice said .

I opened my eyes and looked up at Damon . It was all so frighteningly real ! It wasn't a dream ! They were gone ! But they said they'd be back ! HE said that they'd be back !

" Anna , are you alright ? " Damon asked sweetly .

" I'm fine . " I lied as I got up . 

I was still in my damp red dress and my hair was messy . My straps fell and hung loosely from my shoulders .Damon looked me over .
" Please tell me I was dreaming . " I said , after a moment .

Damon looked down .
" I'm sorry . They made me promise to take care of you . " he said , pulling me close .

I sighed . I couldn't cry .I wouldn't cry . I was stronger then that .

I heard a knock on my door .
" Who is that ? " I asked .

" Probably Elena . She's been worried sick . " Damon said .
I picked up my skirt and walk to the door .

Caroline and Elena stood there , looking at me with crooked smiles .
" It's alright . I'm not going to lose it . I'm fine . " I said .

" We believe you . " Caroline said , pulling me into a hug .

Damon got up and put an arm around me .

" I should probably go home and get a shower . I look like hell . " I said ,motioning to my hair and my torn dress .I'd fix it later .

" I think you lookt hot . Can I come ? " Damon asked , smirking .

I rolled my eyes .
" Good to see some things haven't changed . " I muttered.

Caroline and Elena giggled as Damon and I walked out to his car .

He started driving and I felt a tang as we passed " MISSING posters plastered all over town . I  looked at all of the faces. Klaus , Eliah , Kol , Finn , Esther , Rebeka ....

We drove to my house and when I walked upstairs , I noticed something .

" Damon , can you unlace me ? " I asked .
" Pardon ? " he asked .

" My dress . Unlace my dress . I can't reach . " I said .

Damon walked in and gently unlaced my dress .
" Thank you . " I said .

He nodded and walked out . I stepped into the shower and let the warm water run all over my tense body . I got out and changed into a tank top and sweat pants . I put my wet hair in a bun and walked downstairs . Damon was flipping through the channels on the television I never watched .

" Anything on ? " I asked .
" Not really . Just Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Glee . " he said , chuckling .

" Let's watch Buffy . I like looking at Angel . " I said , sitting down next to him .
" Yeah , well Buffy isn't that bad either . But I prefer brunettes . " he said , looking at me .
" Funny ... so do I . " I added .

I curled up next to Damon and we watched a few episodes of Buffy . I looked at the clock . 8:00 .

" Don't you have other plans ? " I asked .
" Are you kicking me out ? " Damon asked , laughing .

" No , I just don't think you want to spend all your time with a depressed lonely original vampire with no life . " I said , rolling my eyes and pulling my damp hair out of it's bun .

Damon sighed .

" Then I guess we need to get you a life . " he said .
" Good luck with that . " I said , getting up and getting ice cream .
" I bet I could show you a fun time . " he said .
" Oh really ? " I asked sarcastically .

" Watch ! " he said , turning off the T.V and turning on the stero .

He grabbed me and twirled me , starting to dance .

" You're crazy ! " I said .
" No . I'm insane ! " he said , putting his hands on my hips .
I just stood there a moment .
" Come on . " he said .

I rolled my eyes and started to dance with him , pulling myself close against him .

Damon smirked as he twirled me and then dipped me .
We danced around my house for awhile and then he lifted me onto the table and grabbed a glass of wine . I laughed and we danced on the table with our glasses of wine . There was a knock on the door , but we ignored it and kept dancing . Damon had me in a low dip when Elena , Stefan , Tyler and Caroline walked in and paused , watching us . Caroline and Tyler laughed and Elena and Stefan just looked ... confused . Damon and I were still dancing , comepletely ignoring them when Stefan turned the music off . Damon looked irritated as he jumped down from the table and lifted me down next to him .

" We were dancing to that ! " he said .
" Is she drunk ? " Stefan asked , looking at me .
" Oh ... uh ... I don't know . We were having fun though . Weren't we , babe ? " he asked , pulling me closer .

I yawned .

Elena and Caroline giggled .

" I'm tiered . I'd feed my fish ... but I don't have one ! Damon ! Why don't I have a fish ! What happened to my fish ! " I said .

" I'll buy you one , love . " he said .

I paused . 
 " What ? " I asked , shaking my head to clear it .
" Opps . I meant ... uh ... princess . I'll buy you a fish princess . My princess of darkness . " he said , kissing my cheek .

I yawned again and Damon carried me up to my room and practically tucked me in and read me a story .