Delena-Just Friends?

My Necklace

Damon's POV

   Today is Elena's Birthday. Elena, my brother's girlfriend, who I've been in love with since the day I met her. How could I not fall in love with her? She's one of the kindest people I know, and she would sacrifice anything to keep the people that she loves safe. Not to mention she's the most beautiful person I've ever laid my eyes on. Her presence brightens every room she walks into.

   But what have I been helping her do all summer? Find my brother. She's still hopelessly in love with him. And the sad truth is he's better for her than I will ever be. He's the good guy, except for right now because he's off with Klaus killing innocent people; but I know when he gets back and is back to his old self, Elena will run right back to him, forgetting the summer she spent with me.

That being said, I refuse to give up trying to win her heart. I have the perfect gift for her: the vervain necklace stefan gave her when they were together. She lost it a couple months ago, and yesterday Alaric texted me that he found it at his apartment. I know it will just make her think of Stefan, but I also know it will make her smile, and I love her smile. I just want her to be happy. That's all I ever want to do- make her happy.

Caroline is throwing her a birthday party here at the boarding house, and Elena is upstairs getting ready, in Stefan's room of course. I guess now is probably the best time to give her the necklace.

I walk upstairs and wait for her to notice me. She's standing in front of the mirror in a simple white dress, she looks beautiful, and I just want to admire her for a moment.

She notices me and turns around, giving me a half smile. I can tell she's upset, but I don't ask her about it.

"Don't worry I'm not going to lose it, at least, not before the cake," She says. I smile.

"Hey, it's your party, you can cry if you want to." I reply with a smirk.

"I got you something." I tell her.

"Damon-" She starts, but I interrupt her, "I know I said I wouldn't buy you anything, but don't worry, I didn't pay for it,"

"You stole it?" She asks.

"No, I found it," I respond, opening the small box containing her necklace. Her eyes light up, and I can't help but smile.

"My necklace!" She exclaims, excited. "How did you-" She starts. "Alaric found it in his apartment. I thought you would be happy to have it back." I respond.

"Well I am happy. Thank you very much Mr. Salvatore." She says. "No problem, Ms. Gilbert," I respond, copying her.

She holds out the necklace, "Can you?" She asks, implying that she wants me to put it on her. I nod. She turns around and looks in the mirror. I admire her beauty, only for a second. She pulls her hair back and I pull the necklace around her neck and clasp the chain.

I can't explain how tempted I am to kiss her neck in this moment, but I clench my teeth and refrain from doing so. What she does next however takes me by surprise.

She hugs me.

Elena's POV

I can't believe Damon got my necklace back. I don't know how I can repay him, so I just hug him.