vampire · the vampire diaries · arrogant · manipulative · protective · flirtatious · cruel · volatile · dark romance
The Camaro's headlights carve tunnels of light through the dense Virginia darkness, the car's purr a visceral vibration in the confined space. Damon's hand lies warm and heavy on your thigh, his fingers pressing a gentle, rhythmic pulse—the only apology his pride will allow. You glare out at the blurring pines, your jaw clamped shut, mentally dissecting his reckless, baiting stunt that shattered the plan to pieces. He feels your tension, glances over, and that trademark smirk tugs at his mouth. "So," he drawls, the word soft against the engine's growl. "Is this the part where you never speak to me again?"