Damon has always been there for Elena and loves her no matter what she is or how she is. He loves her for her. Damon's love for Elena is unconditional. Damon has been alone and miserable thought the whole series so far. He lost Katherine and Rose. He deserves Elena, who he loves. The ship with Stefan and Elena has sailed, it's old. He was her childish love, Damon is her womanly love. Damon and Elena are hotter, more passionate and exciting together. They shouldn't have her sired to him, he loves her, and she loves him; we've seen it all along!