Elena stood in front of her full length mirror, picking herself apart. She pin-pointed all her flaws from her seemingly flawless appearance. She did this not to put herself down, but to put things into perspective. She's not perfect. No one's perfect. The kids at school think Elena is perfect, and she didn't want that to go to her head. So, once everyday she'd stand in front of her mirror, and tare herself apart.

"You're a beauty, Elena. Why are you focusing on your imperfections?" Elena jumped, looking up from her chest. She saw Damon's dark reflection lounging behind her, and spun around.

"Damon! You scared the crap out of me!" He just shrugged in response. "How'd you get in here anyway? You've never been invited into the old parts of the house." He remained silent; just staring directly at her. Elena clenched her fists at his attitude. He smirked, eyes lowering to her chest. He cocked an elegant eyebrow before opening up his mouth to speak again.

"So…the right one is bigger than the left. Mind if I see for myself?" Elena's face burned up. She slapped him across the face, leaving a red mark in place of her palm. He chuckled. "Easy girl," he said light-heartedly. "I was only messing around with you." She shoved him playfully.

"Does this mean we're just friends now?...Not that we've been any more than that…less actually…" He chuckled again.

"If you want us to be friends then that is what we'll be." Elena smiled warmly, embracing him tightly. He wrapped his arms around her.

"I'm glad we're friends," she said softly. He stroked her hair gently; soothingly.

"Me too. I'll always come if you need me, Elena. I still love you, just not in the same way."

"I love you too, Damon," she murmured, but the end was incomprehensible, for she fell asleep in his arms right then and there. He carried her to her bed, and kissed her forehead.

"Sweet dreams, Elena," he whispered on her skin before taking off out the window, and disappearing into the night to join his mate in hunting.

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