Inaction's and Consequences

Chapter 13

Disclaimer: I do not ownanything related to The Vampire Diaries, TV show or books. However Idecided to have a little play around with the characters (I woulddefinitely like to play with Damon).

Damon and Elena pulled up outside the Gilbert Lake House inDamon's blue Camaro, as they saw Jeremy outside of the house,chopping wood. He must have either seen or heard them pull up thedriveway because he lifted his hand and waved at them as Bonniewalked over to him and handed him a bottle of water.

"Told ya." Damon wiggled his eyebrows. "Love is inthe air." he grinned as he opened the trunk to retrieve theirluggage

Elena sighed as she looked at the house. "Last time I washere, I was so completely in love with Stefan, or at least I thoughtI was. Now, it's barely a memory. Is that a vampire thing or is itjust that I'm so happy to be here with you?" she asked.

"It's definitely not a vampire thing. Amnesia is not includedin the deal. So it must be me." Damon smirked prompting Elena toslap him lightly on the arm as he pouted in mock pain.

"Hi Jer, hi Bonnie." Elena called out as she turned andwaved at them before walking over to where her brother and her bestfriend were waiting for her.

"What's he doing here." Jeremy asked looking at Damonwho was now stood behind Elena, their bags in his hands.

"They're here to help us protect you." Bonnie said.

"I take it you didn't tell him." Damon said in a lowvoice as he looked at Elena with one eyebrow raised.

"Nope, not yet." Elena smiled apologetically to Damon."I thought we'd wait until we were all inside."

Jeremy continued to eye Elena and Damon suspiciously. "Areyou two like together now?" he asked.

"Ding, ding, ding, points for House Gilbert." Damonannounced. "So, now that's all out in the open and settled, canwe go inside or what? I'm starting to grow roots standing out here."

"Do we have an option?" Bonnie asked.

"Nope." Damon smiled smugly. "If my brother decidesto turn up and kidnap Little Gilbert here, Elena isn't strong enoughto take him on yet. I on the other hand..."

"Do you promise to play nice?" Bonnie asked folding herarms.

"Of course." Damon huffed.

"I promise he won't hurt anyone Jer." Elena reassuredher brother. "Do you trust me?" she asked.

"Yeah. Yeah, I trust you." Jeremy smiled.

"Well then you've got nothing to worry about." Damongrinned as the four of them began to make their way to porch.

"Let's get inside where it's warm." Bonnie said, howeveras they got there the front door it opened and Professor Shane stoodthere in front of them smiling.

"What the hell is Professor Shady-pants doing here?"Damon exclaimed angrily.

"Jeremy said it was fine, so I invited him." Bonnie saidas Damon looked over at her and rolled his eyes as she and Jeremywalked inside to join the Professor.

"Great!" muttered Damon under his breath. "That'sall we need."

"It's only so that he can help me with the protection spell.After what happened the other night I want to make sure I can controlwhat I'm doing." Bonnie growled back at Damon, insinuating she'dheard every word he'd said.

"This is your house now, Jer." Elena smiled trying tobreak the tension in the air. "You have to invite me in."Elena

Jeremy sighed. "You can come in." he said. "Both ofyou."