( elena takes one of those hands that settle upon her shoulders. she takes it into her own. )

You do worry about me. You take care of me all the time. Chloe, you were the one who fought hardest alongside Damon to get me back when Freya took me, and we'd just met. There's nothing wrong with my returning the favor when I can. I want to. ( relationships are a two-way street. even parents need taking care of sometimes, too. she really doesn't think there is anything wrong with that.

her gaze follows chloe's, and it's only then elena takes notice of a very, very cute girl. she can hazard a guess. )

Is that ... ?