Damon's POV

I knew Stefan was on and off the rails but lately I thought he finally got a hold onto himself. But I was wrong. Stefan was still the ripper Stefan. Klaus had compelled him to turn off his humanity and got Stefan all into this mess. There he was, draining every drop of blood from that poor girl no one knew.

"Stefan, stop it!"I screamed and he snapped out of his trance.

"Elena I..." he started.

"No Stefan. No more apologies. You never mean it. You apologize and start it all over again. I thought that we could start afresh but I guess I was wrong" said Elena between her tears.

Elena's POV

"Damon, take Stefan away. It's not safe for Elena if he is like this." Elijah said.

"But Elijah, who will take Elena home?" asked Damon

"Don't worry. I'm here. I'll take her. You don't mind, do you Elena?" said Elijah, looking into my eyes and with that Elijah put his arm around me and started walking me to his car.

I was sobbing and crying and couldn't feel more hurt. We got in the car and he started driving me back home. The ride was almost quiet, except being filled by my sudden sobs. Finally Elijah broke the silence. "How long will you be crying? Get over it. Get a hold of yourself" he said as we started trailing in my driveway.

"How can I? I thought my life was rid of all the problems and then a new one pops up. This isn't fair. Why me?" I said while getting out of the car.

He was there in a flash, opening the door for me like a perfect gentleman. He held me once again and we started walking towards the door.

"Elena, you are a wonderful girl. You will get the best in your life. Always remember that. And as for Stefan, give him some time. Maybe things will change. If they don't, then know that there will be someone better for you, waiting to take you in his arms" he said while tucking a lock of my hair behind my ear.

I couldn't help but smile at his words. He definitely understood me better than anyone else.

"Thanks Elijah. You do know how to lighten things up. Want to come inside?" I hoped he would. I just needed someone around.

"Sure" he said and I quickly opened the door.

"I'll be back in a minute" my voice echoed in the stairs.

When I came down, he was looking around at some photos of me, Jeremy and Jenna.

"Yeah that was me when I was ten and Jeremy was eight." I said slightly embarrassed.

"You look adorable." pat came the reply.

"Thanks" I felt a little warm on my cheeks and instantly knew that I was blushing.

"You're turning red. Are you blushing?" He said with a hint of amusement.

"No I'm not blushing. I'm just feeling hot" I defended myself.

He just smiled back. I knew that he knew I was lying. "Your heart is skipping a beat" he chuckled.

"Just ignore it. It doesn't know what its doing." I smiled at him.

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