In the beginning they were just friends, but Quinn was the only one who could see Damon even when he wanted to be alone.
She was the only one who could find him in the dark places he retreated to and pull him back into the light. Everyone thought they would get married. When the question never came, Quinn forced a kiss. Before he could recover, she proposed, her heart bare and trembling in his hands.
Damon knew he loved her too. But he was afraid she would hate him if she found out what he was. Afraid the truth would turn her warmth to disgust. He rejected the proposal with simple words.
"I'm sorry, Quinn. You are a very attractive woman, but you just aren't mt type. You will find the right man eventually."
Quinn was ashamed and disappointed. The rejection burned through her like acid. She avoided Damon for days, nursing the wound he had carved into her. But he still went back to her. He comforted her, brought her back into his life like he could not bear to be without her.
