I've been writing this chapter for four days now trying to make it perfect. There are so many emotions happening in this chapter and I found myself riding a roller coaster writing it. I like to let my story take itself where it wants to and I hope you all enjoy the ride! Please keep reviewing and let me know if you like it!

-TWG

After storming out of the school, I quickly get into my car. Still too angry to drive, I sit and stare out the window. Before I can stop myself, I begin to cry. I'm tired of being hurt and I'm tired of arguing. But most importantly, I'm tired of loving Damon.

3 Months Later

"Kai put me down!" I laugh

My legs dangle over Kai's shoulders as he spins us in circles. I struggle to get out of his hold but he is much stronger than me. Kai laughs at my embarrassing attempt to escape.

"Dammit Kai I'm serious!" I yell, still not able to contain my laughter.

"What's the magic words!?" He mocks.

"Kaiiiiii!"

He starts to spin again, this time tickling my side.

"Fine! Fine! Fine!" I gasp. "Please put me down my amazingly handsome, charming, and annoying boyfriend!"

He stops tickling me, allowing me to catch a breath.

"Alright, close enough." He chuckles

Kai lays me down in the grass and is soon lying beside me. He is grinning from ear to ear.

"You're annoying." I jokingly shove his arm.

"Yup…. But you love me." He smiles.

"I do." I respond, snuggling into his side.

As hard as it is to believe, I really do love Kai. He has made these past three months special, even though I was hurting like hell because of my fight with Damon. I can't believe it has been three months already. We haven't spoken since.

We are nearing the end of the school year. With the end of school comes the soccer championship, exams, graduation, and prom. Senior year flew by.

Kai and I lay in the grass for what seems like hours.

"Elena?"

"Yeah?"

"What are you thinking about?"

"Senior Year. It's really almost over."

"Yeah… I can't believe it either."

We sit in comfortable silence. As much as I love Kai, my mind drifts to Damon. The past three months have been beyond difficult. We would see each other everywhere, but it was like he saw right through me. Did our friendship really mean so little to him? I realize he didn't love me like I loved him, but did he really not care at all? I feel my eyes begin to water, but I push them away.

"You're thinking about him again aren't you?" I hear a hint of jealousy in Kai's voice.

"Not the way you are thinking." I respond.

I told Kai about my feelings for Damon after we were dating for a month. Turns out he already knew.

"I was thinking about my friendship with him, and how it must not have meant anything to him if he could just throw it away like that."

Kai's soft eyes examine my face. I find it hard to believe that this sweet, caring, unbelievably charming guy loves me. It makes me feel terrible that Damon still holds onto a piece of my heart.

"Elena, I realize that you were best friends with Damon and that no matter what I do there will always be a part of you with him, but…"

"But what?"

"But is there any chance that one day you could love me more than you loved Damon?"

I look into his hurting eyes. I caused this pain.

"Kai I….. I honestly don't know."

He nods his head in disappointment.

"I do know that I love you, and that you have given me the best three months of my life. But I hate that I keep hurting you like this. I know that you love me and that you say you are fine, but I don't think you are fine. I think I am hurting you more than you know." I struggle to get out without tears.

"You deserve the best Kai, and I mean that with all my heart."

He looks deep into my eyes. His face is full of emotions. Sadness, jealousy, pain, but most importantly, love.

"So give it to me." He pleads as he joins our lips.

I melt into his sweet kiss. He always does this to me. Right when I am about to set him free, he reels me back in. I think Kai knows we are not going to last after school gets out, but I also know that he wants us to. Nothing would make me happier than to be with Kai for the years to come.

Well…. Except one thing. Or should I say, one person.

Damon:

Every time I see Elena I feel like my heart is being ripped from my chest. Three months. Three months of not talking to my best friend. Three months of watching her fall in love with the guy who's after my spot on the team. Whenever I saw her I had to look the other way. I knew that if I looked into her big brown eyes, I would run to her, wrap my arms around her and apologize a thousand times. Why didn't I? Because I'm an idiot. I'm an idiot and I let my stupid pride get in the way of the most important relationship of my life. God I miss the feeling of her arms around me. Elena used to run up and give me a big hug after every game, but now she runs to Kai.

I feel like such an idiot. How did I let it go this far? I should have apologized right away. I can't believe what an ass I was to her. She doesn't know this, but I broke up with Katherine a couple weeks ago. I couldn't keep dating her. Not after I realized that I'm in love with Elena.

Elena:

Kai walks me to my door and kisses me goodnight. He starts to walk to his car when he turns around.

"I love you Elena." He smiles.

"Love you to." I say quietly.

He gets into his car and drives away... When will I be able to give my entire heart to him? When will I fully let go of Damon? I'm about to walk inside when I hear a car door shut. I turn around to face both my fears and my wildest desires form into one.

"Hi Elena." Damon almost whispers.

All I can do is stare at him. His piercing blue eyes scan my face, searching for a reaction. My heart races but I don't show any emotion. He looks at me with pleading eyes.

"I'm so sorry." He starts to cry.