She was treading water, just enjoying the water when Damon raced up. And confused eyes shifted from him to Kol and then back again.
"Damon!" Unsure if Kol would actually let her go with him, Elena still moved to the side of the pool, looking up to her would-be rescuer. It wasn't like she had much choice in the matter.
"I..." A shake of her head. She couldn't explain. Not in a way Damon would understand. "I want to go home, Damon. Please." The request was almost whispered, beginning to doubt herself, her judgement. She hadn't exactly fought Kol the entire way.