A/N: Please don't crucify me for how short this chapter is. It's a filler for the next one. And I promise the next one will be long and fulfilling to your needs! Review.

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It had been a few days since he had last had a full conversation with Elena. He had seen her at school, exchanged awkward hellos, but nothing more came out of it. He'd hate to admit it but he missed her, a lot. But he didn't know how to talk to her after that. He wasn't sure if he should just flat out tell her how he felt or just ignore how he felt like he had for the past few years. He'd be screwed and risk his friendship if she didn't feel the same way, but he knew if he continued to go on and ignore his feelings, it would bite him in the ass in the future.

Stefan rounded the corner of the hall and walked down the stairs of his house. No one was home. Damon was at work down at the new store at the mall that just opened. His father was at a dinner for work. Stefan didn't mind being by himself, but usually when days like this came along, Elena was over. He sighed.

He walked to the living room, flopping down on the couch and switching on the television. He flipped through the channels before he settled on a college basketball game. He tried focusing on the orange ball dribbling down the court but he couldn't.

His phone buzzed in his pocket. He lifted it out of his pocket to see his screen lit up displaying a new text message. His heart started racing when he saw who it was from. Elena.

We should talk. Meet me at the park.

He sat up slowly, staring at the lit up screen. What would he even say to her? He wasn't prepared for this at all. Despite his unpreparedness, he got up from the couch, switched off the television and walked out of his house.

The cool wind blew around him, giving him the chills. He walked down the street as quickly as he could, without looking too eager by nosey neighbors. The park wasn't far from their house. They used to go there as little kids. He remembered how they would swing on the swing sets and try to see which one of them could go the highest. He smiled at the memory.

Finally he made it to the end of the street and slowed his pace when he saw the tall maple tree with a swing set under it. There, he saw her. She was sitting on one of the swings, looking out into the sky. He made his way to her and she looked up when he got close. Her face lightened up.

Stefan didn't say anything when he got closer but he didn't need to because she did. She got up from the swing, walking up to him and hugging him. "Hey, I've missed you" she whispered to him. Her skinny arms wrapped around his waist as his heart beat faster. He found himself wrapping his arms around her. He wondered if she could feel his heart beating faster. He got nervous suddenly which made his heart beat even faster than before. He let go of her quickly. She stepped away from him, awkwardly and didn't make eye contact with him. She sat back on the swing waiting for him to mimic her actions.

He finally sat down out of embarrassment and looked out into the trees across the way. He mentally scolded himself for everything. They sat in silence for a while before either of them spoke.

"So I have been thinking for the past few days," Elena started. "And I finally realized how stupid this thing between us is so I decided it was time to talk."

Stefan didn't say anything. He looked at her, patiently.

"So we should talk about the other day and why you got so upset"

"I didn't get upset." Stefan said quickly. He knew right now at this moment wasn't the right time to tell her. "I was just… surprised." He nodded as if he wanted to believe his own answer. "I was shocked. I didn't know you were seeing anyone." At least he wasn't lying; he really didn't know she was.

She smiled slightly. "Oh yeah, I was meaning to tell you about him. His name is Matt Donovan. He goes to Belleview High and we've been talking for a while now. It's not official or anything." She shrugged. "I was going to tell you."

He nodded slowly, but inside it felt as if he had been stabbed a thousand times in the heart. He smiled at her. "I'm happy for you." He said finally.

She grinned at him. "I'm glad. I've been dying for you to meet him!"

Stefan chuckled uncomfortably. "I don't think –"

"Oh, nonsense! You are my best friend. You are going to meet him." Elena said sternly.

Stefan laughed lightly. "Alright, fine. But under one condition," She waited patiently. "I'm still taking you to prom, like we agreed on three years ago."

Elena laughed and then grinned. "You already know you are."