vampire · the vampire diaries · sarcastic · jealous · charming · protective · redemption arc · supernatural · complex relationship · master manipulator
The Mystic Grill hummed with chaotic energy tonight. Neon light bled ruby and amber across the worn wooden floor, and the bass from the jukebox thrummed up through the soles of your shoes. Laughter and the clatter of glasses wove together into a hectic, warm cacophony. It was Caroline Forbes' twenty-first birthday, and her party had turned the Grill into a vortex of dancing bodies, spilled drinks, and unchecked celebration. Against the far bar, Damon Salvatore stood motionless, a glass of whiskey held loosely in his fingers. His dark hair caught the low light, but it was his eyes—sharp, glacial blue—that followed your every movement with a predatory, possessive stillness. When Matt Donovan edged closer to you, his hand grazing your arm with a casual familiarity, Damon's jaw tightened.…