No, the hiatus is not very inspiring for writers
Did you guys notice? In 2X20 they were alone in the Salvatore house and the room had this sort of ancient, but warm atmophere.
Now think about how they stood close together with the fire literally burning between them
Somehow I felt Elijah reacting to this as well. The atmosphere was less distant, but more intense, hot, kinda intimate between them.
I felt like intruding in a very private moment.
And 2X19 when they were walking outside at the beginning of the scene and when he told her the curse is fake. It was sort of carefree, serious, but at the same time relaxed.
We also had the car scene. I think Elena's honesty and their proximity played into that as well.
Guess, it's another point working in favor of their relationship. The setting.
Another thing I like between them. Elena is herself at all times. She could be in a bathroom, pleading with Damon to be the better man and it still affects him. She's this casual girl and if business is business, she goes straight into it. If trust is trust she displays it, no matter where they are.
With Elijah reacting to the environment, I think a contrast is created, highlighting their interaction based on what she wants and based on how he feels at the moment.
I also think he finRAB her casual, but fierce no nonsense approach endearing :sigh: as we have clearly seen in 2X19 when she came back.