Damon POV I immediately wrapped Ashton in a hug. "It was just one try, okay? There's lot more we can do and lots of time." "I know," she said quietly. "How about we focus on something else tonight?" I ask her. "Let me take you on a proper date." "A date?" She asked sounded surprised. "Why is that surprising? Do you not want to?" I ask. "No, no. I'd love to. I guess I just didn't realize you do stuff like that," she replied. I laughed. Fully laughed. "Date? Of course I do. Go get dressed, we will leave in an hour." There's a festive in the town next to us tonight. It's only a 45 minute drive and might help Ashton feel more like herself again. Ashton emerges from the closet much quicker than I expected wearing a pair of painted on jeans and a T-shirt than reveals her mid secti

