“Nice PJs.” Damon remarked as Elena walked into the room, giving him a startled look.
“I’m tired Damon.”
Damon smiled as he stood up, holding out her vervain necklace. “I brought you this.”
Elena looked shocked. “I thought that was gone. Thank you.” She reached out to grab it but Damon held it away from her. She gave him an exasperated look. “Please give it back.”
“I have to say something.” Damon confessed.
Elena stated at him suspiciously. “Why do you have to say it with my necklace?”
“Because what I’m about to say is probably going to be the most selfish thing I have ever said in my life.” Damon looked deep into the chocolate depths of Elena’s brown orbs.
“Damon don’t go there.” Elena warned, seeing where this was going.
“I just have to say it once.” Damon took a few steps towards Elena, causing her headrests speed up. “I just need for you to hear it.” He paused, thinking a deep breath before continuing. “I love you Elena. And because I love you I can’t be selfish with you.” His eyes brimmed with explicable sadness. “Why you can’t know this. I don’t deserve you. But my brother does.” He slowly leaned in and kissed her forehead, lingering there for awhile before pulling away. “God I wish you didn’t have to forget this.” Damon reached up to Elena’s cheek, stroking her cheek softly. “But you do.” A single tear rolled down his face as he compelled her, and then left.
