The next morning Elena slipped out from underneath Damon's arm and tip toed into the bathroom, getting a quick bath before heading back into their bedroom to step into her black dress, the same one from Jenna's funeral. Damon was buttoning up a white dress shirt when she asked, "Can you zip me up?" He nodded his head as he reached for the zipper at the small of her back, tugging on it upwards, covering up her back.

She mumbled a thank-you before sitting down on the bed. Damon finished tying his tie and looked through the mirror at Elena; she was playing with the clamp on her clutch as he sat down beside her, placing a hand on her knee. She jumped slightly at his touch, but didn't look up as he asked, "Are you ok?" she wiped a stray tear from her cheek, "I'm fine." She stood, stepping away from his touch. He let his hand drop to his side as he said, "No you're not. It's ok to be upset, just don't push me away."

She spun around, "I'm fine." She spat through clenched teeth. His eyes widened at her temper as she began to cry, "It's just, it's my fault everyone is missing out on the best years of their lives. I was just too damn stubborn and selfish to let you and Stefan go. But I couldn't and now my best friend's dead, all because of my actions." Damon took her in his arms. She muffled into his shirt, "I'm so sorry."

He pulled away, holding her at arm's length, "You have nothing to apologize for." He kissed her hair, "Let's go. The faster we get there, the faster it'll all be over." He gripped her hand, walking her to the car.

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When they reached the cemetery, everyone was already there as they all stood around the gorgeous mahogany casket, all adorn in black. They watched as Bonnie's coffin was lowered into the ground and covered as tears hit the dirt, even from Katherine and Stefan. Elena hugged Caroline as she wiped away a tear from the blonde's beautiful face and said, "Things are going to get better, I promise." Caroline nodded her head as Elena said goodbye, before walking back over to Damon.

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When they had gotten back form the funeral, they went up to their room, undressing and getting into bed. As Damon held her close, he kissed Elena's lips and whispered, "Things will get better." They soon after drifted to sleep, their broken hearts slowly mending back together…

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AN: Sorry this took so long to update my computer has a virus and I had to use my brother's computer to upload. Thanks for sticking with me all the way through. Sadly this is the end unless you guys think I should continue it. Please check out other fics, and remember…every single one of you are amazing!

Stay beautiful, Marissa