The Vampire Diaries is the story of Damon and Elena falling in love. This is my take on the relevant mile stones of their relationship throughout the series from Elena's point of view. And the frightening conclusion that it leads to. Their love is a destructive force. Will it obliterate everything in their wake? Rated M because I curse impulsively.

The past four years have built up to the moment that will define everything for Damon and Elena. When reality comes crashing down around them, they find themselves looking back on the past and trying to decide where to go from here. AU. AH.

Damon takes Elena on his little road trip to Georgia. Elena, distraught over her resemblence to Katherine, decides to let loose with surprising consequences. Canon through "Bloodlines." Follows most of the show plot with Damon-ic twists...