Vee POV:
Was I really going to do this? I mean I did agree to the deal... what can I say after being kidnapped, I really wanted to see my mom. And I did, I got to see her and my dad, my brother... Vicki. It was brief and I couldn't talk to them or hug them but it was what I asked for.
I knew I wouldn't be able to let people die, if I let happen what I agreed to let happen, especially not Jenna she didn't deserve that, maybe Jules deserved it a little bit but I didn't like being responsible for people's deaths no matter how much I didn't like them, I would have to figure out a balance... a way to keep my word but also still be able to look at myself in the mirror once this was all done.
There was a knock on my door.
Matt: "Hey, you should come out here, your gonna want to see this."
Great, now what?
I got up and went into the living room...
Kelly: "Vicki, honey... I know I haven't always been the best mom, but I wanted to try and show you that I really do love you."
Vee: "Oooh kay,"
Kelly moved and behind her was a dog.
Vee: "You got me a dog?"
Kelly: "Yes! I know you always wanted one, and I always said no, they were too expensive and too much work, but I know you can handle it and more importantly, you deserve it, so here you go honey."
The dog barked and got my attention I knelt down... I knew I was being bought off, Kelly wasn't exactly subtle. But honestly, he was super cute, and I don't know it might be nice to have one uncomplicated relationship in this world, even if it is with a dog. So I decided to go with it.
I stood up and gave Kelly a hug, I figured also if Vicki could be good to my parents I should try more with hers.
Vee: "Thanks, mom." I could tell that affected Kelly and she hugged me tighter, looking behind her I saw Matt's face... he was happy, this was good. Maybe the four of us could be a family.
Matt: "so, what are we gonna name her?"
I was tempted to suggest Esther but that would have been an insult to the dog.
Vee: "hmm, what about Honey? She did bark after mom said it plus she's kind of a similar color."
Kelly: "Well, Honey it is."
The dog barked again and seemed to agree with us causing us all to laugh.
Later that day I decided to stop by and see Jeremy, I felt a little guilty I basically attacked and threatened him the other day.
He answered the door, not looking very pleased to see me.
Jeremy: "Here to mess with my life in ways I can't imagine? Is that a dog?"
Vee: "I found out what happened to Vicki, and I'll tell you but you have to swear to NEVER tell Matt about me. And yes, this is Honey she's a gift from Kelly."
Jeremy: "Lucky you, What makes you think I would trust anything you had to say?"
Vee: "Fine I'll go," I don't even make it past the last step off the porch before he stops me,
Jeremy: "Wait! Fine, I promise just tell me what happened to her."
Vee: "Come on let's go for a walk."
The two of us walked a bit in uncomfortable silence before I decided just to get to it.
Vee: "So someone came to see me last night, an old... dead, very powerful witch."
Jeremy: "Great so you see dead people now, this is sounding very believable."
Vee: "Oh if you only knew the irony of what you just said. Anyway, she allowed me to see what had become of my family, the family I have to go every day knowing I very likely will never see again. Vicki was there, I didn't expect her to be there but she's me in my world as I am her in hers. She's doing well... school, job, loving mother and father, and a brand new brother. She's happy and safe, its the truth... I promise."
Jeremy: "I believe you."
Vee: "You do? Why?"
Jeremy: "Because you look miserable... your feeling forgotten and replaced right now... it's hard to fake that. So yes I won't tell Matt, congratulations."
He walked off leaving Honey and me to finish our walk alone.
I knelt down and spoke to her,
Vee: "You would notice if I went missing... right?"
She looked at me adoringly but utterly clueless. I rubbed her head and gave her a kiss.
When we got home Damon was outside my door.
Damon: "Do you have any idea how insulting it is that I have STILL not gotten an invite inside your house."
I smiled happy to see him, he frowned though picking up and my underlying sadness.
Damon: "What's wrong?" He said tilting his head slightly... kinda like when he asked Elena 'why not' at the motel before their epic kiss.
I tried to tell him but I just started crying, suddenly I was in his arms and he was stroking my hair comfortingly.
Damon: "Come on, Vanilla, let's go do something fun."
I rolled my eyes,
Vee: "It's Lavander."
Damon: "Whatever, you coming or not... you can even bring the cinnamon stick."
Vee: "Honey," I told him correcting him on the dog's name.
He spun around,
Damon: "Yes, sugar bun?"
I shook my head
Vee: "Forget it, let's go."
He ended up taking me to a spa in Richmond, he compelled the place to ourselves and even made sure Honey was pampered.
We were relaxing in a mud bath sipping champagne...well I was, Damon had a bloodier cocktail.
Vee: "Uggh my god, I so needed this, thank you, Damon."
Damon: "Well not everyone can rely on eternal youth as a skincare regimen, you need to start treating that delicious body of yours like a temple."
Vee: "You think I have a delicious body?"
Damon: "Well I wouldn't mind finding out first hand..."
Vee: "You've already tasted my blood."
Damon: "Who said I was talking about your blood?" He said dancing his eyebrows suggestively, thankfully the mud mask... well masked my now bright red face.
Vee: "Does mud turn you on, Damon?"
Damon: "With you naked in it, absolutely it does."
Vee: "Careful, wouldn't want to be a tease now would you?"
Damon: "Who's to say I wouldn't take you right here, right now?"
Vee: "I seem to remember throwing myself at you once and you slamming on the brakes,"
Damon: "Please, that doesn't count you were still playing me back then plus my switch was off, this is a whole new ballgame."
Vee: "And you're sure you're prepared to play with me?"
Damon: "Well, I didn't bring a condom if that's what your asking..."
Vee: "Damon-"
Damon: "Come on Vee, do one fun thing just for you, act reckless and irresponsible, all you've done since getting here is take care of everyone else, worry about everyone else's problems or possible problems... when's the last time you acted like a teenager and had a little fun?"
It was tempting, oh god it was so tempting... this could complicate everything, but the look he was giving me, it was sexy... daring... challenging, I threw all reason and caution to the wind and just went for it.
I stood up giving him a complete view of my naked muddy body and stepped out of the tub, I started walking over to the showers and turned to him,
Vee: "Well... are you coming or what?"
He smirked and zoomed out of his own mud bath and stalked towards me, suddenly I could feel every cell in my body humming in anticipation.
we ended up in the showers as the mud slowly fell away from us we started to attack each other, I hooked my leg over his hip and he slammed me against the wall devouring my lips in a heated passionate kiss. I arched my back pressing my breasts into his chiseled chest and he broke away bending down to give them proper attention.
Oh god, it felt so good.
I never wanted him to stop but now other parts of my body were screaming for attention, I yank his hair indicating I want him to come up as soon as he did I leaped into his arm and wrapped both legs around his waist. he spun me around rested some of my weight against the opposite wall. As I rocked into him desperately searching for some friction between my legs he yanked my hair to the side and started attacking my neck...
fuuuck me, omg how was kissing one spot awakening parts of me I didn't even know existed?
The next thing I knew I was on my back on the shower floor with Damon hovering over me, I still couldn't believe this was happening.
God, I loved how his eyes twinkle... and it was surreal they were doing that for me!
I smiled up at him, knowing no matter what happens as a result of this I would never regret my decision.