Run
"Jenna is in the hospital and it's our entire fault! We've been so egoistic. We should've known about Katherine!" Elena was walking back and forth, trying to think about something to do. Finally, not looking at Stefan, she whispered: "I can't be with you anymore Stefan." "What?" He just stared at her. While she was talking before he just sat and thought about how he could stop Katherine. Now he stood in front of Elena, trying to force her to look him into his eyes. He knew he must have misunderstood her. He must have. But Elena stares into his eyes, and he could see some tears making there way out of her eyes when she repeats: "I can't be with you anymore. Please don't call me."
She nearly vanished after she had pressed the words out of her mouth. She left quickly, ignoring that voice inside her that told her leaving Stefan was the biggest mistake she had ever done. She was back at home where she went straight to her room. Luckily no one was home, so she was alone. She didn't have enough energy to switch on the light, so she just sat there in the dark. She leaned forward and turned on the radio to divert her from the fact that she had left Stefan. She was remembering everything about their relationship as the next song started.
I'll sing it one last time for you
Then we really have to go
The first time she saw him was at the High-School when he had just arrived. She was fascinated, although it seemed like he didn't like her at first. She didn't know, back then, that it was her similarity to Katherine that he couldn't handle. It was like a miracle that they became close after their not so well start. Stefan couldn't stand the thought of maybe hurting her, so he tried to keep her away. And, most of all, he feared that she couldn't handle the fact the he wasn't the usual guy. He was a vampire. She was shocked when he told her, but in the end, it didn't matter to her. She loved him, and that was all that mattered.
You've been the only thing that's right
In all I've done
She remembered the first night she spent with him.
He wanted her to leave him, because it would be too dangerous. She stood behind him, because he was in his way into the house, and told him she loved him. Elena knew she shocked him, but all he could do after that was to kiss her. He led her into the house and while they were kissing he turned to a vampire. He looked away, ashamed and afraid of her reaction, but she just assured him that she loved him and kissed him again. She can't even describe how she felt right then. It was the greatest of feelings for her to feel his skin under her hands, to be able to touch, smell and taste him, really discovering who Stefan was. There was no shame when she stripped off her clothes or sank down into the bed with him…
And I can barely look at you
But every single time I do
I know we'll make it anywhere
Away from here
She awoke the next morning. At first, she couldn't remember why she was still wearing her clothes from last night, but all of a sudden, her memories came back and she nearly couldn't stand them. She tried to go back to normal and to do her routine – having a shower, brushing her teeth, drinking coffee – but nothing really could get away her thoughts from the breakup. She sat in the kitchen as the door bell rang. She went to open it, but then she recognized Stefan at the other side of the door. She couldn't open it for him, although she knew he could see her in the kitchen. Probably that's why he just opened the door and stepped in.
She shot a glance at him but couldn't keep looking at him because it hurt too much. They both stood there in silence, not able to talk or look at each other. There was this little thought coming up in Elena that maybe, if they would leave Mystic Falls behind… She shook her head. It was no option to leave her family and friends behind, even if she could be with Stefan then.
Light up, light up
As if you have a choice
Even if you cannot hear my voice
I'll be right beside you dear
Elena finally looked at him, her love, her destiny – but she still couldn't find words to speak. She tried to talk with him through her eyes, to let him know she wouldn't leave him forever. She still loved him more than anyone. It was her decision to break up. She wanted to know her family safe and in no danger. And right now, Katherine, the vampire who turned Stefan into one, was back in Mystic Falls. She wanted him back and wouldn't stop at hurting Elena. Stefan still stood motionless and tried to figure out what that look of Elena meant.
Louder, louder
And we'll run for our lives
I can hardly speak I understand
Why you can't raise your voice to say
Elena found her voice. Slowly and softly, she said: "Stefan." It was just one word, but for him, it meant everything. He heard her love shining through it and loved the way how she looked at him whenever she says his name. She got that look on her face and that made him realize that she still loved him. Now he was confused. Why would she break up with him? He couldn't find any words, but his face became questioning.
To think I might not see those eyes
Makes it so hard not to cry
Finally, he took a step forward. He reached for Elena's hand and took it tenderly. With his other hand, he stroke her face and lifted her chin, so she needed to look him in the eyes. "Why? I don't understand it. Elena, I love you," he whispered. His shining green eyes looked deeply into hers and she could remember all the times that she thought Wow, just like a leaf of an early spring tree. She felt her cheeks burning red and tears starting to crawl down them, but she forced herself to hold it together. Suddenly he felt her resting her head on his shoulder, her arms holding him fast against her body. She tried to smell his skin again, knowing it would be the last time. She closed her eyes, memorizing every little second of this moment.
And as we say our long goodbyes
I nearly do
Elena loosened her grip and stepped away from Stefan. She knew it was time. Time to break both their hearts. "I love you too, Stefan," she whispered back. He smiled widely and before she could stop him, he leaned in and kissed her. She loved his soft lips on hers and the way he hold her head and pressed her against his body, but she needed to stop him. After she had finished the kiss, she moved away from him. "Stefan, I can't be with you. It's what I feel. I don't want anybody to get hurt just because of me. I don't know if I can stand it, but you have to go. I want you to leave Mystic Falls, without me," she said. He just shook his head. "I can't leave you here, Elena! I would never leave you behind. You aren't safe without me." His opinion was clear. So he made her say the words she didn't wanted to say. "Stefan, I'm not in love with you anymore." She looked at him, with her big blue eyes and everything he could think of was that she lied. "I want you to understand that I used you. I used you just as much as Katherine used you. And now I don't want you anymore." She knew her only chance was that he believed her and would go. Stefan stared at her and then she saw it. His heart was breaking.
Light up, light up
As if you have a choice
Even if you cannot hear my voice
I'll be right beside you dear
She didn't even notice that he went. A second after his heart broke he was gone. He didn't know that her heart was broken too. Maybe even more than his, because she had to save him from Katherine. She would always love Stefan and whatever happened she wouldn't forget a second of their time together. Katherine threatened her to kill her family and friends and at last Stefan if she wouldn't leave him forever. Elena tried to figure out a way to stay with Stefan and to save her family and friends, but she couldn't find a solution.
Louder, louder
And we'll run for our lives
I can hardly speak I understand
Why you can't raise your voice to say
She left Stefan to save him. And she let Katherine swear that she wouldn't hurt anybody in Mystic Falls. There was just one exception. Elena. She gave up her own life to save them. She would go to Katherine – she wanted her blood to run through her veins when she meets Stefan again.
Light up, light up
As if you have a choice
Even, even (if you cannot hear my voice)
I'll be right beside you dear
Yes I will
The only thing that remained for Elena was hope. She knew that in a few days, Bonnie would go and visit Stefan. She would have a letter for him explaining everything. And he would believe her.
Louder, louder
And we'll run for our lives
I can hardly speak I understand
Why you can't raise your voice to (say)
Before she left her home for the last time, she looked at her two favourite pictures. The first one was from before she met Stefan the first time, showing herself with all her friends smiling into the camera. The second one was just herself and Stefan. She took it, blew a tiny kiss on it and wrote a little note.
It leans against it, saying: Forever true. I love you
And that were her last words. Before she closed her eyes for the last time, she whispered: "I love you Stefan."