A newly-released poster for The Vampire Diaries features a close-up of Ian Somerhalder as Damon Salvatore. What else needs to be said, right?

But the tagline on the promotional photo is also intriguing: Look out Damon. Your emotions are showing.

As Vampire Diaries spoilers have revealed, this character will continue to grow close to Rose, while also dealing with his feelings for Elena. He may not want to admit it, but such relationships are evidence that the blood sucker has as emotional side.

On top of the following smoldering side, of course...

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