Life is all about making choices. So why does it have to be so damn hard? Two guys, one girl. And I love them both so much.
I couldn't have them both. My heart bled for Damon and Stefan. I loved them, I guess it was just a question of, who did I love more?
The walls felt like they were closing in. I couldn't breathe. In my hands I held both of their hearts. Metaphorically of course. But if I choose one over the other, they would fight. I couldn't come between them like that. I wasn't Katharine.
I could still hear Stefan's words. "Choose. You can't have us both." I knew that. Maybe choosing between them wouldn't be so hard.
On the one hand Stefan, was the over protective, judgmental younger brother. Who always seemed to have one foot out the door in our relationship. Sometime's it feels like he was seeing Katharine instead of me, Elena. Was I asking for to much? When I asked him why he was with me, if not, it was because I looked like her.
But on the other hand, I had Damon. Fierce, loyal and love me to a fault. He would do anything for me. Though, I could never ask him to die for me. No, I would rather it be me. I could always count on him to tell me the truth. Even if he was a bit snaky about it. And the way he looked at me, like there was no one else in the room.
The older before the younger. Who would I choose?
You know how in a single moment, it's like everything stops and all becomes clear? Well you could say I had one of those moments.
I knew who I wanted. I just had to get my feet to do as I told them. Once in the library, parlor whatever you want to call it. My heart was beating so fast, I was sure it would leap out of my chest. Leaving a nice stain on the carpet.
"I've made my choice." I said as loudly as I could muster. Both brothers stood apart. Hostility embedded. Hatred a must. The air was toxic with it. Rose had fear in her eyes. She should be scared. Because Damon would never be hers.
"And?" Stefan asked a little to coldly. Swallowing the big lump in my throat, I took a few steps forward. My emotions were going into overdrive. This was the big one, I just hope it doesn't cost me my heart.
"Damon…I choose Damon." I almost sputter. Stefan seemed to collapse into a chair. Rose yelped or whatever that noise was. Damon seemed to be frozen. "Damon, please say something.' Biting my lip, I couldn't help the hope burning in my chest. Before I could blink, I was in Damon's arms. Burying my face into his shoulder, I breathed him in. Damon pulled away. But only far enough to were he could cup my face.
"I love you.' Talk about knock me on my ass, words like fireworks. Call me a glow stick, I was happy. So bite me. "I love you." Standing on my tip toes, I captured his lips with mine. Burying my hands in his dark tendrils.