Last chapters, I forgot to change Meredith's name to Caroline because I originally wrote that following the books but decided to make it follow the tv show. So if I forget to change it again remember that it's not Meredith, it's Caroline.

Chapter 3

"What do you mean this is the last time we'll see you," shouted Matt. "I mean that as soon as I finish influencing Elena, I'm going to leave this town and never come back". Caroline was choking back sobs. How could Stefan just leave us? We've been through so much together. Stefan's voice pulled her out of her thoughts. "Could you guys give me a few minutes alone to talk to Damon?" Even though Caroline was still fighting back tears, she quickly nodded her head and followed Bonnie and Matt to the cafeteria.

As soon as the group left, Damon began to ask questions. "Okay. What are you going to say when you influence her?" "I'm going to say that she never met me", Stefan replied. "Damon, I need you to do me a favor. Since Elena's going to think we never met, she's going to think that you have always been her boyfriend".

As soon as Caroline, Matt, and Bonnie sat down in the almost empty cafeteria, Alaric came through the door. "How are you doing Caroline," Alaric asked her specifically; seeing she had the most tears in her eyes. "Not well". Should I tell Alaric about Stefan's plan? I should. He would think it would be weird never seeing Stefan again. "Stefan is leaving town tonight. He wants to keep Elena safe and is influencing her to forget him. So, when Elena's around, we can't mention a single thing about Stefan. No matter what." Even though Alaric had shocked look on his face, he slowly nodded his head in understanding.

Damon had a shocked look on his face. Elena's going to think I'm her boyfriend? It's something I've always wanted, but never like this. Even though I spent my entire life hating Stefan, he's still my brother. "No way Stefan. Even though I've always wanted Elena to be mine, she chose you". "Please Damon. It's the only way to keep her safe". Damon nodded his head happily, but a feeling of guilt lingered inside him. "Stefan? Even though you want her to forget you, you should be the first thing she sees when she wakes up. You should at least give her a goodbye before you leave." "I'll go down to the cafeteria and leave you alone." "Thank you Damon. Don't eat anyone down there." "Ha Ha.". Damon flashed out of the room right when Elena opened her eyes.

"Hey Damon," Bonnie said. "How's Elena doing?" "She woke up". "That's great! Let's go see her." "Wait a bit. Stefan needs some alone time with her before he leaves. He agreed to give her one last goodbye before he influences himself out of her memory for good." "Oh, okay", she replied with a sad look in her eyes. "Don't worry, Bonnie, everything will be fine", he told her, putting an arm around her shoulders and pulling her into a small hug.

Chapter 4

"Stefan?"

"Hi Elena."

"Where is everyone?"

"In the cafeteria. How do you feel?"

"I feel fine." Now that you're here, she thought."What happened?"

"You lost a lot of blood"

"How?"

"I—don't remember."

"That's okay. Just as long as you're here I'll be fine never knowing", she replied while leaning into him. Then, she felt his lips meet hers. She already knew the feeling when they kissed, they had done it many times, but, every time, it felt new to her. He made her glad to be alive. She always made sure she gave him the same feeling. She gave the kiss more passion then ever before, and showed him all the love she had for him. He returned the feeling to her gladly. This was where she belonged, in Stefan's arms. She never wanted him to leave. She never wanted to let go of her love for him. No matter what.

A few minutes later, they finally broke the kiss. I'm going to miss this. But she needs to forget.

"Elena", he said staring into her brown eyes.

"Yes Stefan", she asked, staring into his own leaf-green eyes.

"This is the last time you'll ever see me. I'm leaving Mystic Falls tonight."

"Stefan—what are you talking about", she asked, her voice filled with pain and sadness, her eyes filling with tears.

"You won't remember a single thing about me. You won't remember meeting me or falling in love with me. You won't even remember my name."

"I won't remember a thing about you. I won't remember meeting you or falling in love with you. I won't even remember your name", she obediently repeated.

"You won't remember a single thing about me"

"I won't remember a single thing about you".

"Damon has always been your boyfriend. Where you and I have been together, I'm not there; you see Damon's face where mine should be".

"Damon has always been my boyfriend. Where you and I have been together, you're not there; I see Damon's face where yours should be"

"Goodbye Elena. I'll miss you. But no matter what, I will always love you forever." And with that said and done, Stefan flashed out of the room, teary-eyed and heartbroken.

"Elena?"

"Hey Damon", Elena said with a cheery voice.

"Where's Stefan?"

"Who's Stefan", Elena asked with a confused look in her dark blue eyes.

Chapter 5

It had worked. My influencing worked. Stefan had been sitting in a tree, watching to make sure his influencing had worked. As soon he made sure that it had, he left Mystic Falls to look for answers as to what happened that night.

Dear Diary,

Sorry it's been a while. I had to stay at the hospital for 5 days. According to my nurses, I lost a lot blood a couple of nights ago. I know what you're thinking. What did I do for the rest of the week? Well, I've been spending time with my beloved Damon. Even though I'm happy with him, it feels like something's been missing in my head, in my world, in my heart. A couple of nights ago, Damon mentioned a name. What was it again? Steven? Stephen? Never mind that, I don't remember. Well, I better get going; I'm hanging out at Damon's place. Got to go. Love you!

Elena knocked on Damon's door. "Hey", she said while leaning in for a kiss. Even though it was a good kiss, it was different. There was someone else who kissed her differently. Even better. Someone who put passion and all their love for her into one kiss. Who kissed her like that? Not Damon, the way he kissed her had passion, but he never poured all his love into one kiss. Matt? No, his kisses were mostly filled with longing. She hadn't really kissed anyone like that. And she remembered every kiss she had. Most of them had been dry, or not filled with love or passion. This kiss was different. It was perfect. And more importantly, it was where she belonged; it was her home. She belonged with that one person she couldn't remember. She belonged in his arms. Wait. What was she thinking? She was in love with Damon wasn't she? How could she be in love with a person she didn't even know? She couldn't think about anything else that entire day. Nothing but that one kiss; that one perfect kiss.

Stefan drove on the Brooklyn Bridge and entered New York. The Big Apple. I haven't been here in a while. He was in New York for what the second most important thing he wanted. Answers to what happened that night with Elena. Elena. Even though he left her, his heart still pounded whenever he thought of her. Even though he wanted answers, the most important thing he wanted was her. The one thing that he loved more dearer than life.

I'm sorry about the Delena scene but, I needed to write it so I could have Elena trying to remember Stefan but failing to. I promise that I'll update tomorrow.