Elijah ripped out the hearts of the werewolves that tried to kill you, you knew him, he was an original vampire and he had made a pact with Elena so that he would protect his loved ones. It was one of the many times that he saved your life, he had taken a certain interest in you.

"You do realize this is the fifth time I've saved you?" He said seriously, his touch on you gentle, searching for any wounds. "You're human and you get into more trouble than vampires."