Chapter 3

I know you guys are wondering why Stefan's last name is Zyman, but trust me it's for a good reason, you'll find out more about that in the following chapters. And we will see some Stefan/Damon bonding (not in this chapter though) ! I'm going to try to write in Stefan's point of view for this chapter, I don't really know if it's going to be good, but I wanted to try something new.

Stefan's POV

I can't believe I didn't kiss her when all I wanted was to do so. She was standing here with her beautiful smile and her sweet brown eyes. Elena Gilbert can make whatever she wants of me.

And that Damon guy, I'm so angry that he arrived. Seeing Elena take care of him made me fell even harder for her, she is so caring. Damon is lucky to have her as a friend. I am lucky to have her into my life.

As I was thinking, Lexi came to speak to me :

''You didn't bring Elena with you ? '' She asked, half serious and half teasing me.

It made me smile ''No, I didn't. But it's nice to see you like her''

She laughed at me ''Of course I like her, she's nice and she seems smart. Not to mention extremely beautiful. I'm proud of you Stefan, you've found a great girl ! ''

I stopped myself from correcting her : Elena was way more than great. But I had to stop thinking about her, she was way out of my reach and I had something important to tell Lexi. Seeing the change in my attitude, she sat down next to me. ''Are you okay Stefan? ''

''I am, I'm just a little confused. I went home this week end and you know the stuff that my mom keeps kind of hidden in her room? ''

She nodded. ''Keep talking Zyman. What did you do?''

''Well my mom hasn't really told me anything about my father, and I don't know why but I felt like I needed to find out something about him. So I went through that stuff, and I found a letter she wrote to a man a few months before I was born. A love letter, begging him to come back to her, that she knew he was afraid to have a child but that she also knew he would make a great father if he tried. I guess she never sent it.''

She was astounded. ''Did she mention his name anywhere?''

I knew she would ask me that question, but somehow the answer I had to give angered me.

''Only his first name, Guiseppe.''

She laughed and I didn't understand why. Seeing how confused her reaction had made me, she explained : ''Dude, this means you're Italian. I should have known, your name is Stefan after all.

But I understand how frustrated you must be. Maybe it's time you confront your mother.''

''Maybe it is '' I knew she was right, but I couldn't put my mother through questions that could make bad memories come back. She had had a hard enough life.

''Anyway, how are things going with Elena? '' She asked, noticing it was time to change the topic of the conversation.

''Not going anywhere I guess. After coffee the other night, I took her to her dorm. We had a moment but when I was about to kiss her, someone came between us. Since then nothing happened. '' I answered, with a sad smile on my face.

She punched me in the shoulder. I let out a small sound of hurt that made her laugh. I love Lexi, but when she hits people, it hurts. ''What? ''I asked.

''Stefan, you're an idiot! It has been a week and you still haven't talked to her? I thought I had taught you better!''

''Lexi, I know I should have, and we did talk. I mean, we sat next to each other in class and talked about some not very serious stuff. After coming home for the week end, I had a lot on my mind with that Guiseppe letter. Besides, she's way too good for me.''

She started laughing again. Sometimes I really didn't get her.

''Oh Sweetie, you have to try at least. And trust me, you could get any girl you want.''

''That's the think Lex, I don't want to get her. I mean I do, but I want her to want me. She's not like the others girls I've dated. She's beautiful, she's selfless, she's smart and I just feel like she gets me you know? ''

I had never seen a smile so wide on Lexi's face. ''You like her, you even like her a lot. And let me tell you she likes you too, I could see how she was looking at you. Now put that letter stuff at the back of your mind until you're ready to confront your mother about it, put that mug of coffee down, and go get her.''

I smiled, she was right. '' Alright, I'll do it. But I need you to give me two cups of coffee so I come bearing gifts.''

She smiled and left to get my two cups of coffee. At the thought of seeing Elena, all my worries had disappeared.

Elena's POV

''Wake up sleepyhead''

I heard Damon's voice tell me this. I pretended I was still asleep, hoping he would leave me alone and go away. I was exhausted and didn't want to do anything today. I had classes but I didn't want to wake up if it meant seeing Stefan and being under the impression that he's not listening to me anymore.

''Elena I know you're awake, don't think you can fool me. I'm not going to give up!''

I refused to open my eyes. He probably had somewhere to be and wouldn't be staying more than a few minutes.

''Alright, you've asked for it''

Suddenly I felt his cold hands on my stomach, tickling me. I was screwed, Damon knew my weak point. I jumped out of bed.

''Stop Damon, please, I'll do whatever you want, but please just stop! '' I screamed

At this moment, I heard a knock on the door. It couldn't be Caroline, she was having coffee with Matt. I opened the door and saw Stefan. My heart melted at the sight of his eyes.

''Hey'' he said, embarrassed.

Why was he embarrassed? I was the one with my hair in a messy ponytail, wearing a black legging and a blue t-shirt. I looked like hell.

''Is this a bad time?'' He asked ''I brought some coffee!''

I didn't know how to react. I was a little angry at him for being so cold this week, but he had come all the way to my dorm to bring me some coffee. Damon spoke before I could say anything. Interrupting us was becoming a habit.

''Thanks man, just what I needed. I've been trying to wake this one up for a while now. She's impossible. Good luck trying to stand her.''

I punched him in the chest. ''That's not true, I'm totally standable''

He smirked ''Yeah right. Well now that I've accomplished my duty, I have to get going. See you later Elena. Stefan. '' He gave me a quick kiss on the cheek and left.

I giggled ''Sorry Damon took the coffee, he can be a little... Damon sometimes ''

He laughed ''Don't worry about it, I brought it for you and there's still a cup left, so we're all good.''

He handed me the cup and the moment my hand took the cup from his, the moment when our fingers slightly touched, my heart skipped a beat.

''Thank you'' I said, hoping I wasn't blushing.

''I'm sorry I've been distant this week. I've a lot of things going on, and I let it get to my head. I hope I didn't give you the impression not to be listening to you anymore.''

How could he read right through me? He had known exactly why I was confused.

''Don't worry about it '' I answered, imitating him.

''So can I walk you to class Miss Gilbert? ''

I realized that I wasn't even dressed , that I hadn't showered, and that my hair were horrible.

''Only if you can wait a little, I have to get ready ''

''Of course '' He grinned ''I'll be outside''

He closed the door behind him and I was alone in the room. I quickly brushed my hair and my teeth, threw on some skinny jeans, a white shirt and a cardigan. Nothing too elaborate, I didn't want to make Stefan wait. I grabbed my purse and came out. He smiled and said

''You look nice!''

I blushed and thanked him. As we were walking to class we were back to having our meaningful conversations. It was as if last week hadn't happened. He was back to being the Stefan I liked. We sat next to each other and after class he offered to walk me back to my dorm. I was having lunch with Bonnie in town, but I had forgotten the CD she had lent me and had to bring it to her.

I loved talking with Stefan. He was one of the smartest people I had ever met, and he could make an insightful comment about just anything.

We were back in front of my dorm. Last Friday night, we almost kissed. At least I think we almost did.

''Thanks for walking me Stefan''

He grinned ''No worries, I had to make up for last week''

''Have a great lunch with Bonnie!'' He added

''I will''

We were standing really close to each other by then. Again. He was the one to break the silence.

''See you around Elena''

I whispered a quick ''Bye Stefan'' . How could we have been in the same situation twice and still not kiss. Maybe he was just playing with me. I quickly grabbed the CD in my room and went to see Bonnie. Maybe she could help me with a certain green-eyed problem of mine.

Stefan's POV

I can't believe I didn't kiss her again. It's almost midnight now, but I just can't let it go. I stopped myself from kissing Elena Gilbert and I don't even know why. She probably hates me now.

I was so angry at myself. How could I not kiss Elena's perfect lips when I wanted to so badly?

What Lexi said kept popping into my mind. I had to go get her. Now. And if she rejected me, at least I would have tried. I put my dorm keys in my back pocket and began to walk all the way to Elena's dorm. I went up the stairs, down the hallway and I was now in front of her door. I knocked.

Nobody answered.

Of course nobody answered, it was Friday night, she had to be out with her friends. I knocked again, calling her name. I must have looked like a crazy person. But somehow it worked and the door was opened by Elena. God she was so beautiful.

She seemed surprised to see me.

''Stefan, what are you doing here?''

''What I should have done a few nights ago.''

Before she could answer, I went for it and kissed her soft lips. She was too surprised to respond at first, but she quickly began to. The kiss became more passionate, more aggressive and somehow more soothing at the same time.

She pulled away for some much needed air and I looked her right into the eyes.

''I'll definitely see you around Gilbert''

She giggled. Oh how I loved her laugh.

''I wouldn't get too sure of anything''

I felt a wave of fear rushing through my body but then I realized she was just teasing me.

I walked back to my dorm relieved. From the way she had responded to my kiss, I could tell she felt the same thing for me than I did for her.

So that was Chapter 3, I hope you liked it, please leave a review! I think some of you might have noticed something about Stefan's dad, but you'll learn more about it in the next chapter. Stay tuned ! xx