it's all he can think, as she clings to him and wheeze-laughs into his shoulder. her relief is palpable, both in his head and physically — the tension leaves her shoulders, but also the air loses a sense of fear. elena was really afraid for him, and damon —
he hadn't known. he'd forgotten that she doesn't remember what he can take, what he's been through for her and their friends already. putting himself in the line of fire for his people is what he does, but... elena doesn't know that. she hasn't seen him stick his neck out for anyone but himself, has only known him to not be a total ass for a month now. this is all so new for her, danger isn't a normal part of her life, and this is maybe the first taste she's ever really had of it. )
Life without a brother would definitely be easier, you sure you don't want to do it now?
( the words are a clear joke, and damon wraps his other arm around elena's waist, holding her more tightly. he hadn't considered that she would worry so much, but now that he has he retroactively feels like shit. she's lost enough people in her life, even if she doesn't remember it, making her worry about him — it just feels cruel. cruelty is not something that damon is averse to, not by a long shot, but he'd never want to hurt her.
her question makes him pull back, and he looks at elena with an almost unreadable expression. there's a pause as he just looks at her for a moment, one of his arms unwinding from her waist to cup his hand to her cheek. )
Saving Misato wouldn't have been worth it if I lost you, ( he says, voice soft and low. )
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it's all he can think, as she clings to him and wheeze-laughs into his shoulder. her relief is palpable, both in his head and physically — the tension leaves her shoulders, but also the air loses a sense of fear. elena was really afraid for him, and damon —
he hadn't known. he'd forgotten that she doesn't remember what he can take, what he's been through for her and their friends already. putting himself in the line of fire for his people is what he does, but... elena doesn't know that. she hasn't seen him stick his neck out for anyone but himself, has only known him to not be a total ass for a month now. this is all so new for her, danger isn't a normal part of her life, and this is maybe the first taste she's ever really had of it. )
Life without a brother would definitely be easier, you sure you don't want to do it now?
( the words are a clear joke, and damon wraps his other arm around elena's waist, holding her more tightly. he hadn't considered that she would worry so much, but now that he has he retroactively feels like shit. she's lost enough people in her life, even if she doesn't remember it, making her worry about him — it just feels cruel. cruelty is not something that damon is averse to, not by a long shot, but he'd never want to hurt her.
her question makes him pull back, and he looks at elena with an almost unreadable expression. there's a pause as he just looks at her for a moment, one of his arms unwinding from her waist to cup his hand to her cheek. )
Saving Misato wouldn't have been worth it if I lost you, ( he says, voice soft and low. )