This was one of their first real kisses. It was mutual, although Damon is the one who initiated it. How do u think Elena will react?

but the fact that she leans into it says everything. This is a perfect moment -- it mirrors what he thought was their first kiss in the Season 1 finale, and it's not about lust of fear, just about a quiet moment of support and affection.

'Vampire Diaries': EP Julie Plec talks tonight's big [SPOILERS!], and volgende week's Damon nudity and Stefan-Elena drama

Read all about what happens tonight on The New Deal, episode 10 of Season 3 of The Vampire Diaries. Damon finally kisses Elena, Stefan and Damon get into a cool fight and much more.

even as a way of luring Klaus from Mystic Falls. Damon just cannot beer to be separated from Elena, even to save her.

After several very close moments this season, how much longer can the will-they-or-won’t-they pair go there without actually going there? “We’re not in the business of the eternal tease that never goes anywhere,”