what i'm about to say...is probably the most selfish thing i've ever said in my life. i just have to say it once. you just need to hear it. i love you, elena. and it's because i love you, that i can't be selfish with you. why you can't know this. i don't deserve you. but my brother does. god, i wish you didn't have to forget this. but you do. - Damon