"There's no music, no confetti.
Crowds don't cheer and birds don't weep.
But you'll know it. I can guarantee
When the right one comes along
In a cold world it's a warm place
When you know that you're supposed to be.
A million moments for the sweet relief
When the right one comes along.
All that changes, is everything,
When the right one comes along."
Elena listened as Damon sang. She had no idea he liked to sing. She'd never heard anything like it before. She was at the Lake House. She came to him just like he'd asked. She didn't expect to walk in to the sweetest song she'd ever heard coming from someone she cared so deeply for. Why hadn't she realized this sooner? She was in love with Damon Salvatore. Sire bond or not, she never felt this way about anyone. She never felt this strongly for Matt or even, Stefan. Stefan. She thought about his pain filled words to her at the school.
"How many more ways can you rip my heart out?!"
She hadn't intended to hurt Stefan. She didn't plan any of this. Damon just snuck up on her. She felt as if she was drowning in Damon and she never wanted to come up for air. He consumed her. She sighed heavily. Damon turned around.
"You're here." He whispered
"I am." She said, not even attempting to hid her joy
She moved towards him at lightning fast speed. They were standing inches apart now.
"Damon, that song, it was beautiful." Tears forming in here eyes.
"It was for you." He replied
Elena grasped Damon's hand. Their fingers intertwined.
"Damon, I lo-"
"I need you to be sure." Damon interrupted. "Please, don't say it if you don't mean it. Are you sure?"
Elena held Damon's face in her hands.
"It's you, Damon. It's always gonna be you. I love you."
She kissed him. Pouring every single thing she felt for him into that kiss. Damon kissed her back with the same passion. In that moment Elena didn't know what tomorrow would hold for her friends, or for Jeremy but, she knew one thing for sure. She could get through anything as long as Damon was by her side. He was the one.