Elena took tentative steps in Damon’s direction and found that her ハート, 心 responded with enthusiasm and ecstasy. She was not prepared for that awakening of emotions.

and it will be a different choice. For Elena is not just a young, teenage girl anymore; she is a vampire and all her emotions will be heightened. Thus, that burning passion for Damon will be magnified.

Delena is all about the slow burn and that annoying aspect of Stelena will be there till the end so be ready to suck it up It’s gonna get deeper and deeper till she can’t deny it anymore but it’s not happening any time soon.

I mean, of course, she DOES 愛 Damon; she just doesn't understand, doesn't realize that what she feels for Damon IS 愛 because it's so different from what she has ever believed that 愛 is.

Maybe one 日 she will choose Damon, but I sincerely hope that their relationship is based on もっと見る than a first meeting, because his feelings for her are clear

“There’s so much もっと見る to this relationship than even Elena knows… it just opens the door for continued exploration,” Plec promises. But she reminds viewers that the scales don’t tip heavily in favor of either ship:

a post season 3 finale analysis of DE's journey throughout TVD.

And Delena Will Happen It’s been dragged out, but they won’t tease ファン this much without delivering. Damon and Elena will be a relationship that is earned and hard-won. And we wouldn’t have it any other way.

review of 3x22 from vampire-diaries.net. Has some excellent points regarding DE.

my discussion of elena's choice in 3x22, versus the 愛 she feels for damon.