She was his sober coach. She kept him on the straight and narrow, and he created the best version that she could be. Some would have thought of the two as complete opposites, and that was true. He was brooding, moody and deep. She was peppy, and shallow. Together the two filled the voids that each other had. Caroline didn't like the cliché, ' you complete me', but she let it slide when it came to Stefan. She knew it was hopeless, completely and utterly hopeless when it came to his feelings towards her. He had let her know very early on about his feelings, that it would never happen. Still, when he looked into her eyes, part of her wondered if it could ever change. If they were just two people who had happened to meet each other, what if they had been in a different place without Elena, without Mystic Falls. The words what and if could be so innocent, but when put together, had the power to leave her sleepless.

He was her scientist. He helped her become the best vampire she could be, and she made him hold on to any shred of humanity. He tested different theories on how to make being a vampire bearable for her, he observed her, took the notes and shaped her into the Vampire she was today. She far exceeded any of his expectations. Stefan wasn't sure how it had happened, but it had. Months ago, all that he had been was empty, continually trying to hold someone who had let go of him and desperately grasped his brother. He regretted the way that he had denied her so early on. He wasn't sure when or how it happened, but Caroline had entered his mind, and hadn't left since. He made her the best she could be, and she kept him under control. He would often stand in front of the fireplace , watching the amber flames dance in the night, and would allow the sleep to evade him.

She was his sober coach, and he was her scientist.


A/N: This is just a quick one shot into the ever-changing relationship between Stefan and Caroline. This story is subtle, just like the changes that are happening in the show! Oh how I'm hoping for a Steroline pairing soon!

xx,

ace