Chapter 4

(The song for this story is Ed Sheeran- Kiss me ... You'll see it throughout the story. I literally only heard this song while writing it. It was on a loop. I wanted this chapter to be more on Stefan's P.O.V. Please leave a review. Thank you)

Stefan's P.O.V

I was on my bed. I was just thinking about what Caroline said. I had nothing to say and I don't know how to feel. I wanted her but I didn't want to ruin this friendship either. It's the only real thing I have. That's only thing keeping me stable… and the only person that can make me happy. I remembered what I told her and I still feel the same even though I was a little drunk. The more I thought the more I couldn't help but ask myself. Do I love her enough to put everything at risk, to actually see if I can have something special with someone who makes me happy and have something real that the universe didn't force.

A week has passed. I still haven't heard from Rebekah. I haven't seen Caroline since that day she told me she needs time. All I want right now is to see her. Elena has invited me to Mystic Grills karaoke night. She said I have to come because she's been crying this whole week and she needs to get out. Maybe I'll see Caroline. She's all I've been thinking about. I try not to because we are only friends and I shouldn't feel this way but I do. I put on blue jeans and a Black V neck t-shirt.

I walk into Mystic Grill with Elena. I see Caroline alone. She sees us at the door. She looks at both of us and frowns a little then looks down again. Elena is still searching for Caroline.

"Oh, there she is. Caroline!" we walk towards her. Elena smiles and Caroline puts on a smile. They hug.

Caroline gives me a weak smile. "Hi, Stefan" She hugs me. She was about to let go but I held her for a second longer. I release her. She looks at me then turns to Elena. She's still thinking about that night. We all sit down. I'm across from her. She and Elena are talking about some girl's hairstyle. Jeremy finally shows up and I'm no longer the only guy here.

Caroline P.O.V

Elena's talking to me but all I can think about was Stefan sitting across from me. I haven't talked to him since. I don't know why I'm still sad. Maybe it's because my emotions are all mixed up from Bonnie and Damon's death. I went to sleep crying that night the next day not as much. Then these couple of days I've been doing okay, until now. I realized Elena's been trying to catch my attention. The waiter had asked me what drink I wanted.

"Oh, I'm sorry. Can I have water with a slice of lemon? "She nodded. I looked at Stefan and he smiles. Everyone ordered their drink. He got water as well. We all talked about Klaus and Rebekah making witches do a spell to bring back Damon and Bonnie and Lexi. We also talked about how powerful Hope was. We all ordered our food. Everyone ate all their food. I ate most of my burger. I wasn't that hungry.

The music they played was lovely. They played most of my favorite song. They started playing a slow song. Kiss Me by Ed Sheeran. Stefan stood up. He walked to where I was sitting. I think he noticed I wasn't really into the conversation.

Settle down with me .Cover me up .Cuddle me in .Lie down with me

"Dance with me." He stuck out his hand. I hesitated but then I took it. We walked to the dance floor. He had his hands on my waist and I placed my head on his shoulder with my arms around his neck. We danced slowly to the amazing voice that was played. I've listened to this song on a loop.

My heart's against your chest. Your lips pressed to my neck

"Look Caroline. I'm sorry I didn't say anything to you before you left."

"It's okay. You didn't have to say anything."

"No, Caroline. You're not acting like yourself." I pick up my head to look at him.

I've fallen for your eyes but they don't know me yet

"Hurting you is the last thing I want to do, Care."

"You didn't do anything. I hurt myself for putting myself and you in that position. We're friends Stefan. I told you to give me space and you did. It just hurts because I care about you so much" he held me tighter and closer to him. He kissed my fore head. I put my head on his shoulder again

But I'm cold as, the wind blows. So hold me in your arms

We were both quiet throughout the song "I'm just confused. This week has sucked. This is the only moment where I feel relaxed." I am so happy to hear him say that even though nothings changing and I still feel this empty hole inside me which makes me sad again. I stopped dancing.

"Me too but seeing you again. Its… it just bothers me that we've never had anything more than a friendship and it affects me this much. Maybe it's because I've been trying to find someone who loves me and will actually see themselves with me for a long time and won't take advantage of me and will accept me for me. I'm mumbling. But for now I won't let this take over my night." The song was over so I got on stage. I decided I'm going to sing a song.

Stefan's P.O.V

I watched as Caroline went on stage. She introduced herself. I was still standing where we were dancing. She started singing some Britney Spears song. She looked happy up there. I couldn't help but smile to myself. I decided to walk back to the table. I watched her from there. She's amazing. She finished her song. She smiled and waved to the crowd. They wanted more. She sung another song. This one is much slower. It was stay with me by Sam Smith. She changed up the lyrics a little bit. She looks beautiful. She's wearing a black skirt with a floral shirt that's cut half way. What are those called: Crop shirt? …Crop top? I don't know. Her hair is let down and its curled. I can watch her for hours. She finishes her song then gets off the stage. She walks to the table. I smirk at her. She looked at me and gave a hint of a smile.

Everyone danced after. Me and Caroline laughed and had a good time the rest of the night. She compelled the bartender to give us a bottle of Scotch. Every once in a while id just look at her and admired how happy she makes others. It was getting late so we all decided it was time to leave. I was going to drive Elena and Jeremy back to Matt's house.

I hug Caroline goodbye. This time she hung on a second extra. "Bye Caroline." She looked like she didn't want me to go. I hug her again. "I had a great time with you."

"Me too" She looked confused. She got into her car and drove away.

I drove Elena and Jeremy then went home. I sat on the edge of my bed. I didn't want to leave Caroline either. I changed in to sweat pants and a tank top. I lay in my bed. An hour has passed and I couldn't sleep. I just wanted to see her. I decide to drive to her house. I need to tell her how I feel. I go to her bedroom window outside. I hear her crying inside. I open it and she gasps. I go inside.

"Stefan?" I can hear her confused voice. Her phone is playing the same song we danced to.

"What's wrong, Care?"

I sit on the edge of her bed. It's dark in here. But the light outside helps me see her face a little.

"Oh gosh, this is embarrassing." I get under the sheets with her. I didn't know she was this sad. I wiped her tears. "Stefan. That night when I said those things I just wanted you to tell me that I was wrong. Make me feel like not every guy will give up on me. I can't explain how I feel... and I also miss Bonnie" She looks up at me "No offense, but what are you doing here?"

"I came here to tell you how I feel. Caroline, that night I regretted not going after you. I hated that I made you feel like you would never come first. I told you this already. Caroline, you make me happy. Today was the happiest I've been this week. I don't wanna see you sad anymore." I pause. She looks down. I want her to know what I say is true "Caroline, I want you and I'll take you anyway I can get. Yes I loved Elena and I still care about her. But Caroline, don't think you come second. I didn't run to you because Elena left me and you were my back up. That'd be you coming second. You come first, Caroline. Always have in a way. I moved on from Elena. She and I are going to just stay friends. You know that"

"How do you know it won't happen again?" I pause. I have so many reasons for why that would never happen again.

"Because I met someone new, slowly got to know her. Fell madly in love with her beauty and personality, and moved on. And now I'm realizing it." She looked up quickly remembering what she had told me at prom. She smiled and shook her head. I leaned in and I put my lips to hers. "oh and because I wanted to be able to join the 'I kissed Caroline Forbes' club. Who knew Id get in the club before Enzo did." She opens her mouth in shock.

"Shut up"she smiles and I kiss her again. She kissed me back passionately.

Kiss me like you wanna be loved, wanna be loved, you wanna be loved. This feels like falling in love.

Her lips were soft. It felt like electricity running through our body. I end up on top of her so I spun so it'll be the other way around... I felt her smile against my lips. I stopped to catch my breath. The blanket was tangled between us.

She laughed. "Hold on" She tried to get the blanket off of her to fix it. She laid it down flat on the bed. She got under the blanket and I did too.

I smiled "okay this is better." She got on top of me. She laughed down at me. I looked up at her with my hands on her waist. She's so beautiful even after she cried. Who knew that this how it would be? I still haven't said the three words that I've been dying to say. She leaned down and kissed me. My stomach felt weird. This is one of the best days. She made me realize how I felt. I feel safe and loved and like I won't be alone now that Damon and Lexi are gone. She's been there for me through it all. Just three words can change everything. She lies by my side facing me. I looked at her.

"I love you." I smiled then pulled her close to me.

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