" I'll go grab some blood" Caroline volunteered, disappearing instantly and heading to the basement.

" Is he going to be okay?" Jeremy asked looking over Stefan. Damon was still on the floor, knocked out by Stefan, his face was badly bruised with few cuts. Stefan backed away from him, he was still pissed off. Damon forced Elena's hand by exposing her to blood. He knew it was impossible for her to resist the urge. His brother was capable of such despicable act, he didn't care for Elena's feelings or how it would make her feel, feeding from her own brother. Stefan was furious, but he had to back down when Elena asked him to. It didn't bother him, that Damon was lying on the floor breathless. His brother crossed the line, as Stefan thought.

"Why did you stop me?" he turned to Elena, demanding her to answer.

" Because you would've killed him, Stefan!"

" So what?! He deserved it! I mean, what he just did! How can you forgive that?"

Elena was shocked to hear Stefan say this. He was so self-righteous, it startled her. He was mad at Damon for forcing her to complete the transition, when he himself once did the same to Damon, how ironic it that?!

" He didn't force me to do anything" She whispered. "He helped me out"

" Don't defend him now, Elena"

" What's wrong with you?! I'm telling you that he didn't force me to complete the transition. He helped me, and you keep looking for a reason to be mad!"

"Because you are not supposed to be a vampire in the first place!" Stefan blurted it out, regretting it the second words left his lips.

Elena felt rage rising through her. What did he mean by that? Would it be better if she died?!

" I'm sorry. I didn't mean it like that… its just, I know that you didn't want it…"

" I don't' want to hear it, Stefan. Not now!" Elena turned away from Stefan, she knew that if they will continue their heated argument, they both could say something they both will regret later. She was relieved when Caroline appeared in the room holding blood bag, she needed a break from Stefan drama. Caroline's appearance let Elena switch her attention to Damon. Stefan stood in the middle of the room for a moment, before heading downstairs.

Elena kneeled down near Damon, lifting his head from the floor. She noticed blood in the back of his head, probably from when Stefan slammed him into a wall. She looked up to Caroline with worry.

"Will he be okay?" she asked her vampire friend.

" He needs blood. I know he didn't have any since he got back. So it takes longer to heal… "

Elena didn't realize that Damon didn't take time to take care after himself. He was too busy trying to convince her to turn. She didn't think he would be so weak, it never took that long for him to heal. She looked at his pale face, he must've went through hell, she didn't think about how her decision could affect others. Stefan was content with her choice, Bonnie was supporting her, not wanting to see another friend turn into a vampire. But Damon and Jeremy were concerned that she made wrong choice.. Elena stroke Damon's face with her fingers.

" I'm sorry" she whispered to him. He probably knew that Stefan will be furious with him, but Damon still did what he thought was best for her. She saw it clearly now, how foolish her idea to die really was. So now there he was, Stefan beat the crap out of him, and she knew Damon's pride would be hurt over this, thought made her smile a little.

Suddenly Damon gasped for air, his eyes flew open and he started coughing with blood.

" Here take this" she took blood bag from Caroline and gave it to Damon. She helped him sit up as she gave him a weak smile.

Damon looked around taking in his surroundings, he was waiting for Stefan to be here ready to pounce again. But was relieved that his brother was not here. He needed to regain his strength. Damon winced as he took blood from Elena, pain radiated from his ribs, he had dreadful headache. He took a sip of blood, it felt so refreshing, he closed his eyes with relief. Within seconds he emptied blood bag. It made him stronger instantly, however to heal completely he will need more blood.

"Thank you" he said, his voice still hoarse. He opened his eyes and smiled. He tried to get up, but was forced to sit back down. He was still dizzy. Not state he wanted Elena or Caroline to see him in.

" I'm sorry, Damon" Elena said looking into his tired blue eyes.

" It's okay, don't sweat it. I'll be fine. How do you feel?"

" I feel good. Much better actually, thank you."

" Jeremy?" Damon asked looking at baby Gilbert.

" I'm peachy! Although I would appreciate some sort of warning in the future" Jeremy laughed a little.

" I'll do my best, next time" Damon smirked, grunting from pain " Sorry" he added.

" It's okay, in some way I'm glad you did what you did. But don't do it again"

" Noted" vampire nodded. Damon grabbed the end of the table and stood up, it took him few moments to find balance.

" Do you need anything?" Elena asked him, examining bruises on his faces. Damon winced at her touch and she instantly took her hand away.

" I'll be fine. No need to hover over me." he looked at her, reinstating boundaries. Elena couldn't help but to roll her eyes at his answer. He was so touchy, she thought.

Elena stepped back.

" I'll go clean up. Not my look, you now" Damon referred to bloody smudges all over his face and walked out of the room.

At first Elena wanted to follow him, making sure he was okay. But then she thought, that he would not appreciate her "hovering" as he put it, so she stayed in place.

" So what happened exactly?!" Caroline was at Elena's side in a fracture of a second. She was dying to know, what caused all of this Salvatore brotherly drama.

"I'll go find myself a bandage or something" Jeremy smiled at both girls, wanting to give them time to chat " I'm glad you are not dead" he gave his sister reassuring hug before leaving.

" SO! I'm still waiting!" Caroline was taking no prisoners.

Elena walked over to the bed and sat down, Caroline followed her.

" Damon bit Jeremy, knowing that I would never be able to do something like that if my life depended on it. Which it kinda did. He knew I needed to drink fresh human blood to complete the transition and he helped me. It sounds crazy!" Elena ran her hands through her hair. " I guess Stefan thought that he did it on purpose, to force me to turn."

" It is crazy, Elena. Didn't he think, that Stefan will think like that? He nearly killed him just now" Caroline's eyes were wide with surprise.

" He knew the risk"

" I didn't think Damon was capable of …um… I don't know how to put it exactly" Caroline frowned, as she though it over. She definitely needed to give Damon benefit of the doubt.

" I know" Elena agreed with her. It felt weird, Damon did everything he could to help her, and somehow Stefan was missing from this equation today. When she needed support the most, Damon was the one to offer it for her. Without even questioning himself for a second. Stefan on the other hand was different today, she couldn't put her finger on it, but something felt odd. She didn't think it was possible, that Damon would be more reliable one and this scenario. Stefan was always her rock, she held on to him in her most desperate moments. Even when he disappeared with Klaus, she knew in the end he will come back. He was the one she trusted. Damon on the other hand, he was spontaneous, unpredictable at times. He was there for her, he didn't leave, but he was Damon… He always did what he deemed fit, not caring what anyone else thought.

" Oh Caroline, I am so confused…" Elena sighted, realizing how conflicted she felt inside. For the first time she really questioned her decision to be with Stefan...

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