[ yes, plus supernatural and the vampire diaries are not shows about incestuous relationships. or are they??
the pressure of his arms around her is more than welcome, and she relaxes into him, into kissing him. she pulls back for said breathing after a few moments, her lips still parted and her eyes slightly hooded as her gaze roams his face. she feels a little breathless, and it takes a shaky exhale to steady herself. and then she smiles, simply because they care about each other and they kissed.
it is simple, and the simple giddiness elena feels is the kind she hasn't in a long time. different, for sam, but with the same lightness. ]