A/N: [Birthday Edition Chapter!] I had pointed out some things in my first chapter they will all be explained later (maybe you noticed them. If you did let me know your theories) but for now enjoy the slow and gradual chapter I have written.
Enjoy!
Elena had been very quiet the rest of the drive home. Once they arrived Stefan and Ric helped Elena bring her stuff in and gave her a brief tour of the house before they had decided they better have dinner. It was about nine-forty-five by the time they arrived home and Ric and Stefan were starving. Ric had noticed that Elena hadn't come down to have dinner.
"She must be hungry" Ric says concerned that Elena had nothing in her stomach.
"after I finish eating, I'll go up and let her know that there is some dinner for her if she wants some" Stefan says trying to ease his concern.
"thanks Stefan, I hope she enjoys herself here" Ric says eating his last piece of meat.
"she will, I know it. What is there not to love about New South Wales?" Stefan says rhetorically.
"true" Ric agreed.
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Stefan walked up the stairs and knocked on the door of the room that Elena is staying in. when Stefan knocked he didn't receive a reply. He knocked again and again didn't receive the permission to enter her room or conformation that she was not indecent. He opened her door slightly making sure to look down just in case she was indeed indecent. He didn't hear her scream or yell at him to get out because she was indecent so he took that as a sign that it was okay to look up.
When he looked up he stopped in his tracks. Elena looked so beautiful with her long hair down flowing past her shoulders to the lower section of her back. When Stefan first saw her, Elena's hair was tied up in a high ponytail. But now her whole being radiated beauty and Stefan literally couldn't take his eyes off her. But Ric had said clearly that Elena was off limits and Stefan always follows Ric's rules and boundaries.
"sorry I didn't mean to barge in or invade your privacy but I thought you should know there is some dinner in the fridge if you wanted to heat some up to have" Stefan says apologetically brushing away his previous thoughts. Stefan didn't like his privacy invaded so he really didn't like invading others but he thought Elena might be hungry and he promised Ric to check in on her at dinner.
Elena just nods and continues with the book she was reading. Stefan took that as his cue to leave and closed the door behind him.
What the hell was Stefan going to do? Stefan knew what he needs to do but she was so beautiful and that saddened him that he might not get to gradually get to maybe asking Elena if she might be interested in going on a date with him. But Stefan would settle for being just her friend. Maybe they could even keep in contact once she goes back to America in a year.
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Stefan had to get up early every morning at 5:45. Stefan didn't mind though, he was a morning person. It was school holidays and Stefan had just spent a week of it helping out around the farm and training and riding his horse and he had a week left. Stefan hated school but for a different reason then what people think. Stefan loved learning new things but Stefan liked being outside getting dirty and working with his horses. Stefan got ready for the day and walked down the stairs to the kitchen.
"morning did Elena eat anything last night?" Ric asks when Stefan walks into the kitchen.
"morning Ric, I'm not too sure. I told her that there was some food downstairs in the kitchen if she wanted to heat some up" Stefan replies grabbing the coffee pot and pouring himself a mug.
"well it doesn't look like she has had any" Ric says "I'm just concerned. She is very thin. Thinner than models that you see in fashion magazines at the little shop in town"
"why don't you express your concerns with her. I'm sure she'd understand where your coming from" Stefan suggests with a smile.
"thanks Stefan, I might take your advice on that later today" Ric says returning Stefan's smile with his own.
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Elena had been reading her book next to a tree after she had asked Stefan if she could help him with anything. When Stefan walked into the stables he saw Elena patting one of his horses, Autumn. He took in what he was seeing. She looked so beautiful with her long dark hair down and a white shirt with a long black skirt. She was so beautiful she turned him on anyway but seeing her patting one of his horses turned him on even more.
"that's Autumn" Stefan says coming up beside her.
"could you teach me how to ride one?" Elena asks shyly.
"sure, how about tomorrow? Would you like to start then?" Stefan answered.
Elena nodded her head and Stefan could see the excitement in her eyes at the prospect of riding a horse and he couldn't help but smile.
A/N: I hope you liked this update! I know this must feel like I'm focusing on Stefan feelings & thoughts way more than I should, and I am. But there is a reason for this you'll just have to wait to find out why. I have decided to show the relationship that Damon is in. Who should Damon date? Katherine? Message me suggestions or leave your suggestions in a review.