A/N: hello all! Here is a brand new chapter for you. Enjoy!

Elena POV

A lot can happen in three years.

So much has changed.

I've become a vampire, not by choice but I've learned to accept it.

Three years ago today Stefan made a deal with Klaus to save Damon. Now Stefan is here and safe, as is Damon, and Klaus is dead. Stefan and I decided somewhere along the line that we just didn't work out.

I also finally accepted my love for Damon. I still remember that night.

*flashback*

Two years ago

I open Damon's bedroom door to find him reading his favorite book.

Ok, Elena, you can do this.

"Hey, do you have a minute?" I say suddenly wondering if I can go through with this. Why am I so nervous?

"I always have time for you, Elena. Come in." He said, putting down the book to give me his full attention.

He is in nothing but jeans and is making it really hard to keep from staring. Focus ,Elena!

"What's wrong?" He asks with a concerned expression as I sit next to him on his bed.

"N-nothing. I just..."Oh, come on, don't back out now! I'm trying to figure out how to tell him when I feel his hand on mine.

"You know you can tell me anything, Elena. I'm here for you." I look into his eyes and it gives me the strength I need.

"I love you, Damon." He stares at me like I've grown an extra head. I sit and wait for him to speak.

"Y-you what? I know me and you have gotten closer since Stefan has been gone and-."

"No, you don't understand. I love you. I'm in love with you." I pause to look at him and his eyes tell me that what I'm saying has finally registered. "You were right all along, Damon. We are meant for each other and I am so sorry it's taken me this long to see it." Damon pulls me into him and kisses me passionately.

When he pulls away, I can see tears in his eyes. "You have no idea how happy you've just made me." He says, with the biggest smile ever before kissing me once more. "I love you so much Elena."

"I love you too Damon." I say with a smile of my own.

The rest of the night is spent in bed in throes of passion and love.

*end flashback*

Ever since that night, things have been perfect between us.

It took Stefan a while after he got back to accept us, but he finally understood.

I often find myself wondering where Katherine is.

I sometimes dream of the night she told me she loved me, but then I remember that it's Katherine of all people. There's just no way.

More than anything, I wonder if, now that Klaus is defeated, the people of Mystic Falls will see Katherine again.

A/N: Well, let me know what you think.

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