Author's note: Hi, this is my new story that I've been dying to write. Compared to my other story, More than friends, this one will be slightly more dramatic as it includes supernatural aspects such as vampire Stefan with human Elena. Basically, this story will be an AU continuation of the scene in 3x06, where no humanity Stefan catches Elena after she falls from the bleachers. However, rather than being shot with vervain darts by Alaric, Stefan kidnaps Elena and takes her on a trip far from Mystic Falls. Will Stefan continue his path of destruction and hurt Elena in the process? Or will Elena have the power to bring him back? Also, what part will Klaus play in all of this? Hope you enjoy!

Night had fallen upon Mystic Falls and the dark sky perfectly suited the reality of the situation. Stefan was gone. Well, that's what Damon said but Elena didn't believe him. He was the merciless ripper, who killed for fun and attended to every sick wish Klaus had. However, Elena couldn't change the way she felt. She couldn't stop loving him. She couldn't stop looking at him like he was the boy she fell in love with over a year ago. Only Elena was capable of seeing right through his twisted demeanour and harsh words. It was hard for Elena. Even though Damon was somewhat helping to get Stefan back and she was thankful for that, she still had to question his motives. This whole time he had been using Stefan's absence to his advantage in order to get closer to her, which she hated because Damon should be more concerned about Stefan and because no matter what Damon says or does, she'll always love Stefan.

Currently leaning against a tree with a drink in her hand, Elena could feel an intense gaze boring into her and she knew it couldn't belong to anyone but Stefan. Her eyes glanced upwards and his emerald pools. Recently all he'd been was angry or rude towards her, but tonight he gave her a playful smirk, although she could still see the lack of emotion in his eyes. In order to pull his attention even more, Elena began tipping her red solo cup, so that she was downing her drink. When she finished, her eyes met Stefan's again, he nodded his head with a smile on his face as if to congratulate her. Elena knew her task was to get drunk and wander off, so that Stefan would follow her away from the crowds and they could vervain him.

Knocking back drink after drink, Elena decided that she was tipsy enough to be convincing but not drunk enough to forget the plan all together. The bleachers were her chosen location. She began stumbling away from the party and climbing the bleachers to lie down and get into place. Just as planned, Stefan had followed her and began just staring at her.

"I used to know every constellation. How did I forget them all?" Elena slurred as she realised the alcohol was starting to kick in.

"You're drunk. You need to go home." Stefan replied all of a sudden becoming the voice of reason.

"Fine. Let me find my car." Elena babbled whilst stumbling to her feet and grabbing the railings for support.

"You're joking, right?"

"Uh-oh it's the fun police. I thought that ripper Stefan was supposed to be the life of the party." Elena drunkenly teased trying to entice him.

"Alright I'm driving you home. Come on." Stefan responded, deflecting Elena's challenge.

He watched as Elena climbed over the railing just centimetres away from a dangerous drop.

"What are you five? Get down."

"Why? Are you afraid that I'm gonna…" Elena teased but was interrupted by her fake fall. "That was close. Klaus would not be happy with you."

"You're hilarious." Stefan replied with humour yet caution in his tone.

"Look Stefan, no hands." At this point, Elena was really upping the ante in order to provoke Stefan and it was working because he glared at her in response.

Seconds later was when everything changed. Taking the leap of faith, Elena let go and fell back with the faith Stefan would catch her. Of course, he did. In that moment, it was like time froze. They both stared into each other's whilst their lips were mere inches from touching.

"I knew you'd catch me." Elena whispered against his lips and gulped with nervousness

Even though being held by Stefan for the first time in just over a month felt sobering, Elena realised something was wrong. Despite limiting her alcohol intake, she felt herself fading fast. Each time she blinked, her vision was becoming more and more blurred. She cursed herself in her mind because she realised she must have been spiked. Internally, Elena reassured herself because Alaric would be there with the vervain darts. However, nothing was happening. Stefan wasn't being shot or falling to the ground. In fact, he had started walking away towards what must have been his car whilst Elena remained helpless in his arms. It's not that she was frozen with fear because she knew Stefan regardless of whether he had his humanity or not, would never do anything to intentionally hurt her. She simply just couldn't move.

Looking up at Stefan, Elena realised that whatever Stefan had in mind was not good. The last thing she saw were Stefan's mischievous eyes and wicked grin and then she passed out.