Damon Salvatore: You know, I came in this town wanting to destroy it. Tonight… I found myself wanting to protect it. How does that happen? I’m not a hero, Elena. I don’t do good. It’s not in me.

Elena Gilbert: Maybe it is.

Damon Salvatore: No. No, that’s reserved for my brother and you and Bonnie. Even though she has every reason to hate me, still helped Stefan save me.

Elena Gilbert: Why do you sound so surprised?

Damon Salvatore: She did it for you. Which means somewhere along the way… you decided that I was worth saving. And I wanted to thank you… for that.

Elena Gilbert: You’re welcome.

(Damon kisses her on a cheek and then they kiss)

From The Vampire Diaries – Season 1 Episode 22: ‘Founder’s Day’ (1×22) | Produced by The CW