This is the final chapter. The ending of the story surprised me, it wasn't something I planned for, but nevertheless this is where the story took me. I hope you guys enjoyed, and please review! Constructive Criticism is always welcome, just go easy on me guys (remember this is my first attempt at writing fanfiction ;).
Ch. 2
"No. You and I both know that you're going to love me someday." And with that prophetic sentence, Elena's stomach fell.
The only sound present was the ticking of the antique coo-coo clock wafting in from the hallway. Neither of them so much as drew breath. The stillness in the air would have been complete if not for Damon's words still humming between them, like the last note played on a grand piano. For a second Elena wondered just how the hell Stefan could still be sleeping with all this chaos occurring under his very own roof. And that this was the one instance where Elena would not have minded Stefan coming to her rescue. Damon regarded Elena as one might a wild animal, in jeopardy of being spooked all too easily. "You know Elena…" Damon seemed to examine her for another second before he went on, slowly taking one step towards her. "We could leave." Elena gaped at him, unable to close her mouth or to understand what Damon was implying. Swallowing, Elena finally managed to speak. "Just what are you saying Damon?" Damon lowered his gaze from her, focusing on his fingers making idle patterns across the wooden counter. Elena watched him like a hawk as Damon seemed to slither up to her slowly, dragging his fingers across the table and looking up at her though his lashes, until he was abruptly invading her space. "Come on Elena; don't tell me you haven't thought about it, I know I have. As Damon stepped even closer to her Elena started to tremble, and much to her horror she realized that she trembled with excitement, not fear. She trusted him. "The only thing stopping you now is your conscience, your loyalty to Stefan. But I know Elena. I know that you love only me now, not Stefan."
"I can't betray him. I couldn't do that to you either if the situation were reversed." Damon cupped her cheek in one hand, her neck in another; forcing her to gaze directly into his eyes. "It's one of the things I love most about you Elena. How good, how loyal you are. But I'm here to take care of you, make sure you get everything you need. And what you need is me, isn't it? You need me, and you need not to feel guilty about it. But Elena, I can make sure you get both of those things. Don't you see my love; I can make it all better for you. All you have to do is nod; you don't even have to say the word." Breathing heavily Elena's thoughts swirled through her head like a fog. She couldn't seem to grasp what was right or wrong anymore. She knew she still had her vervain necklace on, besides Damon was asking for her permission. No matter how he may desire her, she knew he would never trick or manipulate her into being with him against her will. "My family…?" Elena whispered. Damon nuzzled her fragrant neck and seemed to sigh in relief, sensing that she was about to give in. "You will know and see them again, I promise." She leaned away enough to look into his azure eyes. Surrendering Elena lifted her arms and undid the clasp in her necklace, letting it fall to the ground with a thump she didn't hear. Elena looked into Damon's eyes and caressed his smooth cheek with her fingers. Making sure she had his full attention Elena silently said goodbye to Stefan in her head, and then nodded. Damon' pupils dilated, as did Elena's in return. The vampire then scooped the human into his arms and in a flash too quick to catch, they were gone. Their laughter followed them into the night.