(Oh my bad) I never said it in the last two chapters, I do not own Vampire Diaries i just like to play with them now and then.
DPOV
He stood up and started pacing yet again, he couldn't stop the thoughts running through his head. He wasn't ready to lose her, If he had to stay around and watch her with Stefan or pine away for Stefan or hell even watch her fall in love with someone else… He'd do it. If it meant that she was safe and that he could protect her, then he would but he couldn't stand to lose her like this.
Just then the doctor walked out.
"Elena Gilbert?" He asked.
"Yes, how is she doctor?" Jenna asked.
"Well, there seems to be some swelling in her brain, she must have hit her head pretty hard. She's still unconscious which has me worried. I'm hoping she'll be awake soon" He said.
"Can we see her?" Jenna asked in her worried tone.
"Yes, She's in room 212 down the hall. I'll be back to check on her after rounds" He told them.
As Jenna Bonnie and Caroline headed to room 212 he stayed behind. He couldn't see her yet; cause no matter what Bonnie said he still felt to blame.
He can't help but think she'd be better off if he and Stefan hadn't come back here. He felt someone put a reassuring grip on his shoulder, he turned to see Ric.
"How you doing? Bonnie called and told me what happened, she thought you could use a friend" he told him.
"I never meant to hurt her Ric" He whispered.
"I know buddy, i know" Ric said.
"I never thought Stefan would hurt Elena, But he's changed, he's not the same Stefan" He explained.
"Do you think he'll try again?" Ric asked.
"I don't know, I'd like to say no. But to be honest I just don't know. But I'll tell you one thing, I'm not gonna let him get anywhere near her" He warned.
"Yeah, we're all going to have to be on our guards" Ric said.
"I can't help but think, if we hadn't come back here, She wouldn't be in the hospital" He groaned.
"No, she'd be dead" Ric said.
Damon did not like hearing that, but maybe Ric was right.
"Maybe" was all he said.
"No maybe about it Damon, Klaus would have killed her" Ric said.
"I'm sure Bonnie would have found the spell to bring her back on her own" He said.
"Maybe" Ric agreed mimicking Damon's previous words.
"I'm going to see Jenna and see how Elena is, are you going to see her?" Ric asked.
"Yea, but I'll let her family and friends go first." He told Ric.
"You are her family and friend too Damon" Ric told him.
"I'll wait" He said stubbornly.
"OK, I'll see you later buddy" Ric said as he walked away.
He doesn't know how long he sat there just thinking, He wasn't aware of much that was going around him, but suddenly he realized he wasn't alone. Bonnie came and sat on the chair next to him.
"Any change?" He asked.
"No, Jenna and the others have gone home, Jenna wants to be there when Jeremy gets home. I'm going home for a shower and something to eat. Are you going to see her?" Bonnie asked.
"Yea, I just can't stand to see her like that, knowing that she's there because of me" He said softly.
"Damon, it wasn't your fault, you need to be strong for her, she needs you" Bonnie said.
"You think she needs me? He asked.
"Yes, I know you won't believe this, but I think you'll be good for Elena. I see how much you love her and I know she cares about you too, I just think that she doesn't realize it how much yet. Give her time to sort it all out" Bonnie told him.
"Do you really believe that?" He asked her.
"Yes i do" She answered.
"Okay, then I'll be there when she needs me" He said.
"Okay, well I'm off, I'll be back later" Bonnie told him.