First of all, thank you so, so much to everyone who reviewed and/or faved the previous story. I was ridiculously nervous about posting it and I'm really glad you guys liked it :) As for writing something set after the latest episode... I already tried and absolutely hated it, probably because what's happening on the show right now frustrates the hell out of me and everything is a mess in my head. But I guess I could try again if you want me to...?
In the meantime I have this little thing for you. I'm not used to writing drabbles (uhm, well, 120 words instead of 100... but I can still call it a drabble, right?) so I don't think this is particularly well written, but I wanted to give it a shot anyway. Inspired by the scene in 3x12 where Stefan comes home and finds Klaus waiting for him.
Title from 'Lonely Boy' by The Black Keys (because seriously, the song really was perfect for that scene)
I don't own anything.
you pull my heart out and i don't mind bleeding
It's fine, he tells himself. They keep playing games and hurting each other, and it is fine because it means that they still have a bond, there's still something between, they're not over.
It's fine because causing pain is better than having no effect on each other and feeling pain is better than feeling nothing at all.
It doesn't actually hurt that Stefan is doing this; what hurts is that he is the one doing it. Had it been someone else – anyone else – they would've been long dead, but this is Stefan, and Stefan is the exception to every rule.
So yes, it's fine, he tells himself one more time. They'll keep playing games and hurting each other.
He doesn't mind.