Delijah (Damon x Elijah) Vampire Diaries oneshots

11. Embracing Shadows

Elijah is worried that he's not enough Damon and that Damon deserves someone better. 

Under the soft glow of the moon, in the quiet depths of the Salvatore Boarding House, Damon Salvatore found Elijah Mikaelson, the epitome of composure, lost in the shadows of his own insecurities. Despite his unwavering strength and grace, Elijah was plagued by self-doubt, haunted by fears that he could not voice.

Damon, ever perceptive, sensed the turmoil within his soulmate. He approached Elijah with a gentle understanding, his voice a calming melody amidst the storm of insecurity. "What's bothering you, Elijah?" Damon asked, his tone soft and caring.

Elijah hesitated, his eyes clouded with uncertainty. "I... I fear that I'm not enough," he admitted, his voice barely above a whisper. "I fear that I'm not worthy of the love we share."

Damon reached out, his touch as delicate as a caress. He cupped Elijah's face, his thumb brushing away the worry lines etched upon his forehead. "Elijah," he said, his voice steady, "you are more than enough. You are everything to me. Your strength, your kindness, your unwavering loyalty – they are the very reasons I fell in love with you."

Elijah's eyes met Damon's, searching for the truth in his words. Damon continued, his voice a balm to Elijah's wounded heart. "Your vulnerabilities, your insecurities – they don't diminish your worth. They make you human, and they make you mine. I love every part of you, even the shadows you try to hide."

A flicker of emotion passed through Elijah's eyes – a mixture of gratitude and relief. He leaned into Damon's touch, his heart yearning for the solace that only Damon could provide. "I fear that my flaws will drive you away," he confessed, his voice heavy with the weight of his insecurity.

Damon's lips curved into a tender smile. "Elijah, my love," he said, his voice unwavering, "your flaws are what make you perfect to me. I don't want a flawless, unattainable ideal. I want you – with all your imperfections, your doubts, and your fears. I want the real you, the man I fell in love with."

Elijah's shoulders, burdened by years of self-doubt, seemed to relax under Damon's reassurance. The warmth of Damon's love enveloped him, melting away the icy tendrils of insecurity that had gripped his heart.

"I love you, Elijah," Damon said, his words carrying the weight of his sincerity. "And I will spend every day proving to you that your fears are unfounded, that you are deserving of all the love and happiness in the world."

As Damon held Elijah close, they found solace in each other's arms. Damon's love became a shield, protecting Elijah from the harsh judgment of his own insecurities. And in the quiet of the night, amidst the comforting embrace of his soulmate, Elijah began to believe in his own worth, basking in the unconditional love that Damon so freely offered.

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