"What are you saying?" He finally breaks the awkward silence with a question. "Why will you be staying here instead of in your room?"
I bite my lip as I fidget with my hands. "I want to spend the night with you."
"Clarissa." He groans. "Do you hear what you're asking me? I'm supposed to be your f*****g protector. You're my adopted sister. How can I let you stay in the same bed with me?"
My eyes widen, "I know it sounds crazy but I only want to sleep next to you tonight."
"Why?" He asks. "Why are you suddenly asking me for that? If anyone sees you here in bed with me, they will get the wrong idea. Especially Anya."
Where was Anya anyway? Was she even still at the party? I saw her when she ran after Damon. Why wasn't she in here with him? How did he get her to leave him alone? She wasn
