He knew that no mater what happens their love will always be alive. But as Klaus said ‘That kind of love never dies’ and Stefan knew it. Even if it meant losing her, sacrificing what they have. Because he knows how much her friends mean to Elena and he knows how Elena will never forgive herself if she lived and Matt died. And then he respected her by making her last wish come true.

Stefan kissed Elena, showing her how much he loved her.

I’ve realized one thing - all we want is to be loved and respected in life. Sure, many will say that Stefan should’ve saved Elena if he truly loved her, but how would she forgive him for letting Matt die? That no matter how hard it is, you will let them die with their dignity, as humans, with their believes. I don’t think that many of us can imagine loving someone so much that you’ll forget for a second how you feel and how you want to save them and you’ll just respect that person’s last wish. You remember when Caroline’s dad was dying and Elena told Caroline that all her dad had were his believes? Now look at what Stefan did. But he didn’t because he knew she’d rather be dead.

Once again seeing that this may be the last moment they spend together.

Echo jason walker tvd