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Damon POV:

I tried to argue with myself that my nerves were just on edge. That I was just hungry. That's why I decided to kiss this little red-headed girl. Believe me, I tried to convince myself that I didn't mean half of what I was doing. But, I just couldn't find the words to tell myself that I didn't love this kiss.

I wished it could've gone on so much longer than it actually had, but she and I needed to breathe. You couldn't even consider them breathes, actually. They were pants. Neither of us stopped looking at the other. We were both to shocked about what had just happened. The fact that I had actually kissed her and the sparks I know we both felt was something that just couldn't be replaced… or explained. It reminded me immensely of the day in the classroom when we couldn't look away from each other.

"What…the hell…was that?" Bonnie asked, gasping between words.

"Do you mean the kiss or the feeling of fireworks going off?" I questioned back, desperately trying to keep my cool exterior up.

"Both!" she exclaimed, slouching her body into the couch.

"Well, the kiss is because I like you. And, I can't explain the fireworks. Do you have any theories on that?" I stated simply.

"Not one," she replied shortly.

But I might, I heard my brother say mentally.

Well, why the hell are you just saying something now? Get your ass in here, boy, I replied. My agitation was growing with each passing moment.

Stefan finally arrived in what seemed hours later, though in reality it was only seconds. He burst through the double doors of the library with a smug look on his face.

"Looks like I finally solved a mystery before you did, brother," he stated proudly. The boy was really beginning to get on my nerves.

"Stop your gloating, boy. Tell us what your theory is before I make sure you don't have another proud moment in your life again," I threatened, growling at my brother.

"Fine, fine. I guess it is your job as the older, more evil brother to ruin my fun. Have either of you ever heard of something called soul mates?" he questioned, looking at the two of us curiously.

"I've heard of it, yes. Don't know much about it, though," the little red-head next to me stated. I couldn't help but notice that she moved a tad bit closer to me as she did.

"Basically, it's when two people are perfect halves of the same whole. Or, in other words, true love," Stefan explained shortly.

I instantly knew where this was going. You didn't need to be a mind-reader to know that my little brother was referring to Bonnie and I as soul mates. There was no way in hell I was going to let him get away with that. I could NOT be in love with a human. The predator cannot fall in love with the prey. It's something that's not able to happen.

"You're talking about Damon and I, aren't you?" Bonnie asked before I could get a word out. Her question was clearly rhetorical.

"That's exactly what I'm talking about," he again answered shortly.

I felt a small growl build up in the pit of my stomach. Why the hell was this happening to me?? I wanted sure as anything to be with this small little human girl but I couldn't!!! It wasn't safe for her or me! I drank from humans!!! One day, I could just snap and drink her dry!!!!! Why didn't I get a say in any of this? Why couldn't I pick my own soul mate?

Because, brother, love doesn't work that way, Stefan answered back.

A) Get out of MY mind!!! B) Why the hell would you know about love?? Have you ever been in love or felt any attraction to anyone?? I growled back, absolutely pissed off at the vampire that I called my brother.

However, I was surprised when I didn't get any response back. Had I actually struck a nerve with that statement? Or, had my brother really fallen in love?

Stefan POV:

Have you ever been in love or felt any attraction to anyone?

My brother's words hit my like a ton of bricks. Of course, I had felt love, attraction to someone. The first person, though, couldn't count. I knew Damon and I both loved Katherine with everything we had. But, she didn't. She never had. We were just some toys to play around with until she got bored. I saw her back in 1994 with some other unluckily mortal wrapped around her finger.

But, now, I knew Damon and I had both moved on. Damon was in love with Bonnie; no matter how much he didn't want to admit it. And I; her best friend. Elena Gilbert. No matter how stuck up and shallow she may be on the outside, she had such a sweet spot for her friends and family. She didn't show it, or even give a hint that it was there, but I knew she would give her life if it meant it would keep them all safe.

Of course, I knew now it was completely and utterly useless to dream like that. After what had happened a couple weeks ago in the parking lot, there was no way she would ever even consider me. I was just wasting my time, dreaming about a life that could never be.

But, for the first time, I was content with my dreams.

AN: bout time I write this!!! I'm so so so so so so so so so so so sorry that this took so long!!!!!!!!!!! I've had a small case of writers block!! But, its up here now!!! SO, please review!!!!