If আপনি think about it's really always been Damon. Since the beginning of this প্রদর্শনী I always thought Elena would eventually end up with the older Salvatore brother, even before we find out the part where Damon found Elena first. He spoke to her and wished her a প্রণয় that would consume her, then proof made her forget all about him. That very same night Elena's parents drove off a bridge with her in the car and like magic Stefan saves Elena. Some অনুরাগী may say that প্রণয় was for Stefan but I don't think so. Elena had to forgive Damon for আরো than she ever did Stefan. She became his friend, his savior even, of course she had to প্রণয় him. Elena ব্যক্ত she hated Damon on multiple occasions but somehow see always forgave him, always found a way to trust him again. I hope the doppelgangers' destiny to meet and fall in প্রণয় doesn't affect Elena and Damon, because I feel like even though Elena had this "epic love" with Stefan the slow blooming প্রণয় she had for Damon was always there. Elena's প্রণয় for Damon had time to grow and strengthen.