You were lying in bed, curled up in your favorite pair of pajamas with some soft music playing in the background. You had a long and terrible day at work and you were just trying to rest not only your body but your mind as well.

You didn’t even hear Damon slipping in through your window since you were so out of it. He wandered over to your bed, the mattress dipping with the movement when he sat. Before he could even speak or nudge you to get your attention, you jumped a foot in bed realizing there was someone else in your room.

“Woah- it’s just me. Your friendly neighborhood vampire.” He raised his hands in a mock surrender for effect before resting them back on the mattress.

“Well, maybe not friendly.” He mused with a soft smirk, landing his eyes back on you. However his half smile faded when he took on your clearly worn features.

“What’s wrong?” He quirked a brow, eyeing you quizzically. Despite his casual demeanor, you could hear the way his voice softened and how he almost seemed to be gentle.