Elena chose Damon, unable to fight her intense attraction. Now, ever since Stefan left town she can't stop longing for him to come home. Between the chaotic ups and downs she's been experiencing with Damon and the tragedy all around her, she can't help but miss his grounded comfort and reassurance. Stefan made a promise to Elena when they first fell in love, that he would never let anything hurt her. As much as it killed him to see her choose Damon- he would never break that promise. Stefan ends up in trouble himself and as he's holding on for dear life Elena becomes unable to fight her feelings- Will it be too late for these destined lovers to make their way back to each other? **This is a fanfiction based on the vampire diaries. It is mostly based on what happened up until Elena and Damon get together however in this story Elena has not become a vampire and there are some slight differences***