A/N: Hey y'all, here's chapter 2! This is sort of in Elena's POV even though I'm still writing in third person. I plan on updating at least one more chapter to finish it out. Leave reviews and let me know what you think.

Chapter 2 (Elena's POV)

Friday night came quickly and Elena was really excited for her date with Stefan but she had to admit she was also a little nervous. She was hoping and praying nothing would go wrong and that she wouldn't embarrass herself. Elena tended to get a little awkward on dates, especially when she really liked the guy. Today was an extra-long day on account of her anxiousness about her date with Stefan. Elena was stuck inside her head all day during school, thinking about how the date would go and what she would say, wondering if this could be the beginning of something special. Her best friends Bonnie and Caroline knew about the date and insisted on coming over to help her get ready. Stefan was picking her up at 7 so she had a few hours to prepare herself. Elena had just gotten out of the shower when she heard the doorbell. She ran downstairs to open the door for Bonnie and Caroline who had wide smiles on their faces which in return made her smile and shake her head.

"Sooo are you ready to get down to business?" Caroline asked with a false straight face.

"Yea, I just got out of the shower so you guys can help me pick out an outfit."

"This is so exciting. You haven't been on a date in ages." Bonnie stated.

"Bonnie!"

Bonnie laughed. "Well it's true Elena"

"I know but you didn't have to point it out" Elena playfully pushed Bonnie.

The girls walked upstairs and Elena went to her closet and pulled out a few outfits she had put together to let Caroline and Bonnie help her choose. Caroline's eyes widened and her eyebrows went up as if to say 'what is this?'

"That's cute" Bonnie pointed to the first outfit which was a pink tank top and a jean skirt.

"Elena, you can't be serious." Caroline stuck up her nose.

"What? What's wrong with these?"

"Elena you're going on a date, not to hang out with your brother"

"Care, we're just going to a movie and grabbing something to eat afterwards. I don't think that calls for a short dress and 6 inch heels"

"I didn't say you had to wear something like that, I just think you should spice it up a bit. I mean these are clothes you wear every day at school. All I'm saying is if this Stefan guy is as hot as you say he is then you better show him how much you want him."

"Omg it's not like I'm sleeping with him on the first date."

Bonnie interjected "Yea she's definitely not sleeping with him on the first date. And besides if this guy likes Elena he should like her for who she is. I say be yourself." Bonnie directed towards Elena.

"Thank you Bonnie" Elena side eyed Caroline.

"Fine then. Do what you want. I was only trying to help."

"I know you are but I'm not going out on this date feeling uncomfortable. I want to look good but I don't want to overdo it either" Elena said.

"Ok I have an idea. What about that royal blue halter top I got you for your birthday with skinny jeans, your black booties instead of sneakers and your leather jacket." Caroline said without taking a breath.

Elena and Bonnie looked at Caroline a little stunned but eventually Elena smiled and said "That could work."

"Perfect" Bonnie agreed.

Elena quickly got dressed and started blow drying her hair while Caroline was trying to apply makeup. All three of them were multitasking and making sure Elena was going to look her best and in that moment Elena smiled to herself because she knew she had wonderful friends. She was so grateful to have Bonnie and Caroline in her life. They were practically sisters.

After an hour of clothes, hair, makeup, and nails, Elena was ready.

"Elena you look beautiful."

"Thanks Bonnie."

"You look HOT is what you look like." All three of them laughed.

"Hot is good." Elena smirked.

Stefan pulled up to Elena's house soon after Caroline and Bonnie left. "Right on time." Elena whispered to herself as she heard the doorbell. Elena quickly checked herself in the mirror and preceded to open the door. Stefan was standing there with the cutest smile she'd ever seen and with a bouquet of flowers.

"Aw you got me flowers." Stefan stepped inside and handed Elena the flowers.

"Thank you so much, these are beautiful."

"You look beautiful." Stefan complimented.

"Oh it's nothing, I just threw this together. You look handsome as well"

"Thank you."

"I'm going to put these in a vase and then we can go."

Stefan and Elena arrived at the movie theaters a little before the movie started. He helped her out of the car and opened doors for her. He was the perfect gentleman. They had both decided on the movie and chose to watch the new Jurassic Park movie. The theater was full but there were two perfect seats right in the middle. They sat down and settled in and soon after the movie started. Elena was barely concentrating on the movie, she was too busy sneaking side glances at Stefan, wondering what he was thinking. She looked down at his hand wondering if he would try to hold her hand or put his arm around her but he hadn't tried anything. Elena secretly wanted him too to show if he was into her the way she was into him. Instead of worrying about what move Stefan would or wouldn't do she decided she wanted to snack on her candy Stefan had bought her so she reached into her purse and pulled out the candy. As she was trying to open the bag she looked up at the movie, not paying attention to what she was doing and ripped open the bag too hard, making the candy rain everywhere. Elena's eyes bugged out and she started scrambling to pick up the candy from the floor and Stefan's lap. "I'm so sorry," she whispered but Stefan was just laughing. "Are you okay?" Stefan asked. "Yea I'm fine, I didn't mean to do that. So much for a snack." Elena shoulders hunched. "It's ok, I can buy some more." Stefan offered. "No! It's fine, we're going to eat afterwards anyway." Stefan smiled. "Ok" All of a sudden a few people in the back were shushing them and telling them to be quiet which made Elena and Stefan laugh. "I'll shut up I promise." Elena brought her two fingers across her lips as if to literally zip her mouth. Stefan smiled and brought his hand up to her face to move a piece of hair out of her face. Elena froze and stared at Stefan with her mouth slightly open. Omg I can't believe he just did that she thought to herself. "You're cute" Stefan whispered into Elena's ear which almost made her melt right into that movie theater seat.

After the movie was over Stefan drove them to The Grill, the place Elena had told Stefan about. There was barely anyone inside so they were seated immediately and given menus. "So what are you going to get?" Stefan asked. "Definitely the bacon cheese burger with curly fries. It's delicious."

"Ok I'll get the same."

During the meal Stefan and Elena talked, laughed, and had a wonderful time. She stopped worrying about what he was thinking about and things going wrong, She just relaxed and enjoyed herself. That's what Stefan did, he made her feel comfortable to be herself.

It was almost midnight by the time Stefan pulled up to Elena's house to drop her off. He got out of the car and walked her to the door like a true gentleman.

"So, uh, you hated the movie, huh?" Stefan observed.

"No, I didn't hate it. I just wasn't exactly paying attention to the movie." Elena grinned.

They were standing face to face with each other, only a few inches apart. Elena knew the night was over but she didn't want it to be. This is my chance to ask him out for another date she thought.

"So do you want to get dinner with me sometime?"

"We should do this again sometime."

They both ended up asking each other out again at the same time which made them chuckle together.

"Sure." Elena accepted.

"Good." Stefan said as he stared into her eyes.

Elena could feel the way he was looking at her and she knew something was about to happen. She kept looking down at his lips, waiting for him to kiss her. He leaned in and she briefly kept her eyes open until she felt his soft lips on hers. It felt like she was being kissed for the first time. He was so sweet and gentle but at the same time it made her weak in the knees. They kissed for a few more seconds until the porch light suddenly came on. Elena abruptly pulled away and apologized.

"Sorry that's my dad, waiting up for me. So embarrassing." Elena shook her head and swept her hair behind her ears.

"I'm really looking forward to dinner." Stefan gazed at her.

"Me too." Elena smiled, knowing Stefan wasn't bothered by her dad.

"Goodnight." Stefan said as he slowly started walking away.

"Goodnight." Elena repeated.

She walked up the steps onto her porch and turned around to find him still looking at her. She waved, looking a little shy because she had been caught looking at him. Elena stepped inside and quietly shut the door behind her and leaned against the door. She exhaled a big breath and was grinning like an idiot. She didn't sigh out of relieve, she sighed out of bliss. Stefan Salvatore, where have you been all my life.

A/N: Time jump next chapter.