It's Time To Wake Up, Elena

Chapter 17

Damon's POV (Time Jump)

Today's the wedding. I'm on Stefan and duty and Elena texted me that she's with Caroline who by the way is freaking out about the smallest things.

"Excited?" I asked Stefan, he was drinking some blood, I made that mistake a couple of times thinking I was still a vampire.

"Yeah, I've been waiting for this for the longest time now." He smiled. Even though Stefan was talking about Caroline, Elena popped in my head. I've been waiting for the longest time too.

I smiled and walked away to get changed into my tux. Elena walked in my room already dressed.

"Hey, aren't you supposed to be on Blondie watch?" I laughed. She walked towards me and wrapped her arms around my waist.

"She's getting her hair done, I had to get away for a little bit." She said into my chest. I kissed the top o her head and wrapped my arms around her. She exhaled, "This is nice."

I smirked, "Yeah, it is. I could do this all day." Elena's phone beeped. She looked at it, "I have to go." She smiled and kissed me before walking out.

"See you later." I smiled.

Elena's POV

The wedding starts soon, I'm with Care in the back, she's calm down for the most part, but still is freaking out about the smallest things, same old Care. Then, Alaric and Jeremy walked in, I haven't seen them since before the sleeping spell happened.

"Jer! Ric!" I ran up and hugged them. They both started crying and said their 'welcome backs'. Care asked Alaric to walk her down the aisle. They music started playing, Damon walked in, we were walking down together since he's the best maid and I'm the maid of honor. He took my arm, and we started walking down. I couldn't help but smile. When we reached the end, I could hear Damon and Stefan talking and chuckling. Then, the bride walked through the double doors and everyone stood up. Care looks so beautiful, she's wearing her hair in curls, with her mermaid wedding dress, and this long-jeweled veil. I looked over to Stefan, he was holding back the tears the best he can, and a huge smile on his face. This is adorable, they are adorable. Caroline and Ric reached the end of the aisle, Ric kissed her cheek and nodded at Stefan. As soon as Care stepped up to the podium she started crying happy tears, Stefan tried so hard to hold them back but failed soon after. Moments later they started their vows, I looked over at Damon. He was smirking at me. Why does this seem familiar? I smiled and focused my attention back on Care and Stefan. They finished their vows.

"I now pronounce you, husband and wife. Stefan, you may now kiss the bride. He smiled and kissed her. Everyone started cheering and clapping.

The two walked back down the aisle, this time as husband and wife. About 3 hours into the reception, Caroline took the microphone and announced that she had a surprise and Damon and I have to dance to this song alone with anyone else who liked to join. We walked out to the dance floor as our Miss Mystic Falls song and dance started. Damon smirked at me. I totally forgot how this dance went, but as soon as Damon gave me that same smirk he did 70 years ago it all came back. My eyes are glued with Damon's, I didn't once look down to see how we we're doing. Everyone faded away, it was just us. My heart started pounding out my chest and I'm sure Damon's was too if I could hear it. The song ended shortly. Hours passes of dancing to music I've never heard before, you know because the whole 'sleeping for 65 years' thing.

Stefan and Care already are off to the airport for their honeymoon to Hawaii, I guess that's where Stefan proposed, I don't know honestly, but I do know they were in a rush to leave. Damon and I just got back to the house, we both are so exhausted and tired, that we practically ran for the bed and fell asleep our wedding clothes.

Damon's POV (Time Jump)

It's been probably about a week since Stefan and Blondie's wedding. Those two will be home in about 3 days. Elena and I have had the whole house to ourselves and loving the peace and quiet.

It's around noon, "Hey wanna go for a drive?"

"To where?" She chuckled.

"You'll see." I smirked. We got in the Camaro and started driving.

"Damon, where are we going?" She asked smiling.

I didn't say anything back just smiling. I pulled off to the side of the road and parked the car and got out. I walked out, and she stayed near the car.

"Wickery Bridge?" she asked confused.

"So much has happened here to you." I looked off of the bridge and back to her. "So many bad memories..." I walked up to her and took her hand. "So I wanted to give you at least one good memory here."

"Damon..." She whispered as I got down on one knee.

"I can't promise an easy and always happy life with me." I pulled out a small box out of my letter jacket.

"But I can promise that I will always love you."

She started smiling through the tears, "Damon."

"I love you, Elena." I smiled. This was everything I've ever imagine, then I said it. "Will you marry me?" I looked up at her.

"Yes."