Hey everyone! This story takes place right after Damon told Elena about his feelings and then compelled her to forget. It's what I wish would have happened! The first chapter is a short one. Just want to see if everyone likes it or not. I already have about 6 more chapters ready to go so if you're interested in it, please let me know and I will keep going!

I don't own Vampire Diaries…but I wish I did!

CHAPTER 1

After Damon left, I stood there staring out the window after him. He thought he had compelled me to forget. Little did he know that I was wearing a vervain bracelet as well. After the run-in with Elijah, I was determined not to let another vampire compel me. But back to the matter at hand. Damon loves me. Not just loves me, but is in love with me. And that kiss. Wow. That is all I can say to describe it. It was the most heartfelt, loving, passionate kiss all wrapped into one. And what is this feeling that I am having? It's almost like elation, like I am happy to know how he feels. I shouldn't feel this way. I am supposed to hate Damon, not be swooning over a kiss from him. But really, that kiss was just...wow.

Twenty minutes later I was still sitting on my bed, staring out the window, repeating Damon's words over and over in my head. All of a sudden the curtains ruffled and I felt a cool breeze. I thought it was going to be Damon coming back to see me, but it was Stefan standing in front of me. For a brief moment I felt disappointed that is was Stefan standing there instead of Damon. What is the matter with me? Just because Damon said he loves me does not change the way I feel about Stefan. I should be happy that he is here.

I let out a deep sign and tried my best to hide my disappointment. "What are you doing here Stefan?"

"I had to see you, Elena. I hate the way we left things. I love you. I will do anything I can to protect you, but I can't do that if we aren't together. I can't even imagine my life without you in it. I need you Elena!"

I stood there silent for a few moments trying to decide what to say. Even though it was breaking my heart, I knew we couldn't be together. "I'm sorry Stefan. I just can't be with you anymore. I can't help but feel like this is all my fault. Bonnie and I hardly speak anymore. Jeremy hates me. Caroline is a vampire and now her and Matt's relationship is over. Katherine is here wreaking havoc on everyone I know and love. If I'm not with you then maybe she will stop trying to ruin everything in my life. I can't live like this. Going from one day to the next just waiting to see what horrible thing will happen next."

"None of this is your fault Elena. It's mine. I am the one that brought all of this on you. If I had never come here, you would not even know about this world. I'm so sorry Elena. Just know that if you ever need anything, you can call me. I will be here for you always. I love you."

Tears began to well up in Stefan's eyes and it tore me apart inside to watch that and not be able to say everything is going to be okay. I couldn't even say I love him back. I don't know what's wrong with me. I have always loved Stefan, but I just couldn't get the words out. They didn't sound true anymore. "Goodbye Stefan."

And just like that he was gone.