~DAMON~
My blood runs cold.
What was she doing here?
She shouldn't be here. Why the hell was Clarissa standing in front of me right now? Who even brought her here?
I did everything to keep her from coming here tonight. Everything.
I attempt to move towards her, to protect her from what everyone is saying, but Atticus beats me to it. He's already in front of her, and I can't see the expression on his face from where I'm standing.
"Is it true?" He asks her. "Are you in love with Damon?"
Her face turns pink at his question, but she doesn't look afraid.
Clarissa doesn't even hesitate as she says, "It's true. I love Damon."
There were multiple gasps throughout the room, and my parents looked like their whole lives were shattering in front of their eyes.
Hearing her say it only m
