Stelena Quotes:The Canon Characterization of Stefan & Elena’s Romance

Even though The Vampire Diaries is built on a love triangle, Stefan and Elena are the prevailing couple of the story. See how them being meant to be “the true epic love story of the show” is conveyed in the writing:

soulmates

“Stefan is your soulmate” (Caroline to Elena – 4×07)

“How can you stand being here while your girlfriend sits at home, worrying about her doppelganger soulmate?” (Silas to Damon – 5×06)

epic

“We met and we talked and it was epic” (Elena to Stefan – 1×02)

“Stefan is your epic love” (Caroline to Elena – 3×20)

“You and her… epic!” (Caroline to Stefan – 4×07)

“I thought Elena was your epic love, Stefan” (Rebekah to Stefan – 4×10)

“She will always be an epic love” (Lexi to Stefan – 4×23)

“Look who couldn’t resist an epic romance!” (Elena to Stefan – 2×22)

real

“I met a girl, we talked, it was epic, then the sun came up and reality set in. Well this is reality, right here.” (Stefan to Elena – 1×02)

“Elena is warm and she’s kind and she’s caring and she’s selfless … And it’s real. And honestly, when I’m around her, I completely forget what I am.” (Stefan – 1×08)

“When it’s real, you can’t walk away” (Lexi to Elena – 1×08)

“Elena and I have history. Memories, laughs, ups and downs. It’s a real relationship.” (Silas as Stefan – 4×09)

a true, one in a lifetime love

“She’s the love of my life. I’d go back to her in a heart beat.” (Stefan – 4×23)

“What if Elena was “the one”? – She was.” (Stefan to Lexi – 4×23)

“Do you really think he could leave town so you can live happily ever after with the love of his life?” (Silas to Damon – 5×01)

“There’s still a connection between you two. Maybe, deep down, you know that he was your one true love and breaking up with him was a big mistake.” (Katherine to Elena – 5×03)

“Silas had his true love, and Stefan has Elena.” (Tessa to Damon – 5×03)

“That kind of love, it can change your whole life.” (Stefan – 5×14)

“Do you think you’ll ever love anyone like you loved that girl?” (Rebekah to Stefan – 3×05)

“You’d never look at me the way you look at Elena, would you?” (Kat to Stefan – 5×10)

destined

“Century after century, I watched versions of Stefan and Elena find each other, like magnets, always the same story—conquering all, falling in love. Destiny has been trying to get the doppelgängers together forever.” (Tessa – 5×03)

“You and I are the same, Damon… the obstacle standing between two fates.” (Tessa – 5×03)

“She told me a very interesting little story about the history of doppelgängers, how they’re fated to fall in love with each other.” (Damon to Elena – 5×03)

“How is it cosmically possible to get into two accidents on the same bridge?” – “I don’t know. Maybe it was fate?” (Stefan & Elena – 5×04)

“Well, if it isn’t Stefan’s fated love! Come on in. Who am I to stand in the way of destiny?” (Tessa to Elena – 5×06)

“Do you not notice the universe trying to mirror my love for Amara by bringing our doppelgängers together?” (Silas to Damon – 5×06)

“I don’t know if you know this, but our doppelgänger stars are fated to be together. So, like it or not, you’re going to end up with somebody who looks like me. Although the universe seems to have all of its eggs in the Elena basket.” (Kat to Stefan – 5×08)

right for each other

“Stefan’s love is pure. He will always be good for her.” (Rose – 3×19)

“I was coming back for you, Stefan. No matter what happens, it’s the best choice I ever made.” (Elena to Stefan – 4×01)

“When you and I were together, every single atom in my body told me that it was the right thing. That we were the perfect fit.” (Stefan to Elena – 5×14)

“You were the perfect boyfriend” (Elena to Stefan – 5×04)

“That’s what makes you her better option. I mean, personally, I think she’s wasting her time with Damon.” (Klaus to Stefan – 3×21)

“They look so cute together” (Caroline – 1×04)

a love worthy of admiration

“Now this is fascinating. I’ve never seen this before. The only thing stronger than your craving for blood is your love for this one girl.” (Klaus to Stefan – 3×05)

“I envy that. You and Elena. I envy the love you have.” (Rebekah to Stefan – 4×04)

“Crazy or not, that kind of love never dies” (Klaus – 3×11)

“All I see is Stefan and Elena” (Klaus – 4×12)

ALWAYS

“I want you to know that I will always be here for you.” (Stefan to Elena – 1×08)

“I love Stefan. It’s always gonna be Stefan.” (Elena to Damon – 2×01)

“It’s you and me, Stefan. Always.” (Elena to Stefan – 2×05)

“I will always protect Elena” (Stefan – 2×19)

“I know you love Stefan. And it will always be Stefan.” (Damon to Elena – 2×22)

“You know, you can hate it all you want, but Elena needs me. I’ll always protect her.” (Stefan to Alaric – 3×06)

“I never stopped loving you.” (Elena to Stefan – 3×18)

“I love you. I will always love you.” (Stefan to Elena – 3×18) 

“I get it. It’s always gonna be Stefan.” (Damon to Elena – 3×22) 

“I will always love her.” (Stefan to Damon – 4×05)

FOREVER

“If it were my choice, I’d want to be with you forever.” (Stefan to Elena – 2×20)

“And I’ll be with you. Forever.” (Elena to Stefan – 4×01)

“It’s you and me, ok? We’re in this together, forever.” – “Which is forever forever, now. Not metaphorical forever.” (Stefan and Elena – 4×04 unaired)

“It’s like I knew that he would never stop loving me.” (Elena to Matt – 3×16)

a life and a future together

“We have history together” (Elena to Stefan – 1×01)

“I came back to this town to start a life with you, we can’t forget to live it.” (Stefan to Elena – 2×02)

“Do you ever think about us? What our future will be like? Our memories?” (Elena to Stefan – 2×14)

“Part of me wishes that she and I can have an eternity together.” (Stefan to Rebekah – 4×04)

“If it meant that I got to be with her, have children, grow old with her… if it meant that we’d die together, be buried together… then yes, I’d take the cure. (Stefan to Rebekah – 4×04)

“You know how much I’ve always wanted a human life with you.” (Stefan to Elena – 4×14)

a love worth fighting for

“You were saving my life. And I was saving yours.” (Stefan to Elena – 1×17)

“I’m not gonna let this happen to you. Stefan, I’m not gonna give up on you, I believe in you!” (Elena to Stefan – 1×19)

“I can’t think of a better reason to die.” (Stefan to Damon – 2×08)

“I love you, Stefan. Hold on to that. Never let that go.” (Elena to Stefan – 3×01)

“He would never give up on me. I’m not gonna give up on him.” (Elena to Damon – 3×02)

“I can’t give up on you, Stefan.” (Elena – 3×03)

“You love her. You’d do anything for her, and you have.” (Gloria to Stefan – 3×04)

“Yeah, that’s right Stefan. Because you love me. You’ll fight, because after everything we’ve been through, you owe me that!” (Elena to Stefan – 3×05)

“You’re right. I owe you everything. Because through all of this, you are the one thing that has kept me from giving up, from turning it all off.” (Stefan to Elena – 3×05)

“Stefan… I love you. Fight, Stefan. Don’t give up.” (Elena – 3×05)

“I haven’t given up, Stefan. I still have hope. But there is nothing I can do until you get yours back. You can break through this. Fight for it.” (Elena to Stefan – 3×08)

“I remember when I compelled him to feed on Elena. He fought so hard, he actually managed to resist. Now, that’s love.” (Klaus – 4×12)

“Listen, I was in the exact same situation that you are in right now. My emotions were off, I wasn’t me. And you refused to accept that. You didn’t give up on me. You didn’t stop until you pull me back.” (Stefan to Elena – 4×18)

“Even after everything I put you through, you never gave up on me.” (Elena to Stefan – 4×23)

“Stay with me, Stefan. I know this is torture, but stay with me. Your humanity is the one thing that makes you who you are. Don’t let go. Please, Stefan. For me.” (Elena to Stefan – 5×01)