I've just started watching and why why why?! What?! I'm a big Stefan fan.

Right I don't mind spoilers, I know how this ends. I'm late to the party and just started watching TVD but I've seen enough in the past to know that Elena ends up with Damon. I've scrolled through this group as well and I know the subject of Stelena and Delena is an ongoing debate. But I'm just about to finish season 1 and I just want to stop watching because why why why would Elena end up with Damon. I'm a big Stefan fan I suppose and I just feel so sad. I don't want to watch Stefan being hurt! What a horrible ending awaits me.