easy

by asesina

it's easier to love than it is to hate. quick oneshot based on the Stefan and Damon scene at the end of 4x15. brotherly musings and mild OT3 references.

-easy by asesina

-I don't own TVD

-Inspired by the Stefan/Damon scene at the end of 4x15 (Stand by Me)

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It's so simple, really.

It's easier to love than it is to hate.

They've forgotten this, and it's been so long, too long¸ since they were able to look at each other with that old, simple love from their lives before.

Damon wants to pull Stefan into a rib-crushing embrace and tell him that everything will be all right, but the moment passes him by.

He settles for a nod and a shoulder pat, and somehow it's enough.

Stefan's eyes are bright with unshed tears, and the unspoken I love you hangs heavy in the air.

It's suddenly too crowded on the porch, and Damon knows that they need to be with Elena.

For a moment, they catch each other's eyes once more.

There is still so much unsaid between them, but they don't need to say another word.

I'm glad I still have you.

So am I.

Stefan nods at Damon and they head inside to help Elena pick up the pieces.

Damon knows that they- all three of them- will always have each other.

He can live with that.

-end.