Damon Salvatore is a fictional character In L. J. Smith's novel series The Vampire Diaries. I don't like what they did on Season 1. Initially, Damon is the main antagonist with murderous and apathetic agendas, especially in the story's main setting, Mystic Falls. Bloodlines - After rescuing her from her totaled car, Damon takes Elena on a road trip to Georgia to "have fun". He is portrayed by Ian Somerhalder in the television series. The Vampire Diaries is about Elena falling in love with Damon. Episodes For A Working Romance Edit Season One Edit. I feel that Elena loves Damon but she's being puzzled and confused and afraid to tell the truth and maybe she's not ready to let go of Stefan. In the last episode of season 3, The Departed, Elena tells Damon that she chooses Stefan over him. Stefan and Elena end up together that fast and I think it's not just right. He’ll have to get save her before they can have their happy reunion. The witch has Elena under his spell, so Damon can’t even see her.