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"Damon, don't." Elena fought Damon's intense gaze.

"Elena, please.. Just let me say this." Damon begged.

Elena nodded slowly.

Damon hesitated a moment before he plunged into what he had to say. "You can't hate Stefan for what he is. I have to ask you not to push him away." It was silent all around them. Damon lifted Elena's hand to his chest. "You feel that?" His voice was light, the look in his eyes softening as well. Elena's eyes sparkled with understanding. She didn't need to say anything, Damon knew she was going to hold onto Stefan. It pained him, but so did being awake everyday. Elena felt his hurt. She stared into his blue eyes that never cried.