A/N: considering I didn' get the amount of reviews I was hoping, I didn't post until now. But the reviews I did get were so wonderful, I almost cried! thank you to all you lovely people and here's chapter 7 for you! it is a bit short because I want it to end with Caroline's thoughts, otherwise it wouldn't be the same..


(*insert JoMo's voice, hahahah) Previously on the Vampire Diaries:

"Am in love with you, Care" came his soft voice and Caroline looked up to see him standing at the bottom of the pair of stairs that led to her porch. She was sure that if her heart still beat, it would stop.

Here goes the rest of the interaction, enjoy!


"What?" she whispered, taking a tentative step towards him. "I am in love with you, Caroline" Stefan said, his emerald eyes twinkling in the dark, a soft smile on his face. "Is this some kind of a joke, Stefan?" Caroline asked through her tears, now standing right in front of him, the rain drenching both of them. "I've never been more serious in my entire life" Stefan said seriously. Caroline gave a shaky laugh.

"I'm not sure if I should play along or not, Stefan" Caroline said, trying to muster her voice. "But feelings aren't something one should play with so don't." Stefan's eyes widened a bit. "Don't you believe me, Care?" he asked, his voice sounding hurt. "Of course, I don't believe you!" Caroline cried in disbelief. "You can have every girl in the world, you have Elena. Why would you ever choose me instead of her?"

"Care, you really don't know how much better you are than Elena" Stefan said sadly. "I wish you weren't so insecure. You're so much better than Elena, in nature, in heart. You're full of light and life, and you're the most genuine person I know. And I need you to know that, Care. Is it really that hard to believe that I've fallen for you?"

"Please, stop it" Caroline whispered. "You have no idea how this is making me feel, Stefan. Don't play with my feelings." Stefan stepped back, eyes showing the sadness within. "So, should I take this as a sign then?" he asked, looking away. "What?" Caroline said. "You don't love me" Stefan said, laughing a little. "I'd always imagined this moment being perfect, both of us feeling the same. I-I guess I was wrong."

"Stefan please.." Caroline said as Stefan started to turn his back on her. "Why are you doing this?" "I'm not doing anything, Care" Stefan said, still facing away. "All I've done is to tell you how I feel, you just don't feel the same way and I respect that. I know I'm not exactly boyfriend-material, not for you atleast. I guess you deserve someone better and I'm sorry if I've embarassed you, Care."

"Oh my god, you idiot!" Caroline shouted, making Stefan turn around in surprise. "Do you have any idea how long I've wanted this to happen?! Ever since I freaking laid eyes on you, I've loved you! Ever since I first saw you, I've wanted this moment to happen! And after all that's happened, after everything between you and Elena, after all the times I've been second-best, do you think it's easy for me to just believe you!?"

Caroline was breathing heavily by the time she was done and tears were running down her cheeks. Everything she'd been feeling was out and she was waiting for the reaction of her blunt outburst, feeling as though her heart might burst any second. Stefan on the other hand, looked heartbroken and within seconds, he'd removed the space between them by circling his arms around her waist. "Will this prove it?" he asked, a smile playing on his lips.

And as Stefan's gaze dropped to her lips, Caroline met him halfway and the kiss played actual fireworks inside Caroline. His lips were warm and inviting, and they were perfectly shaped to fit hers. Her arms were around his neck in a second, her lips parting to allow him entrance, deepening the kiss. Caroline had always imagined Stefan to be a good kisser, but this! This was the best kiss she had ever experienced with anyone.

Stefan put every emotion he felt for Caroline in the kiss, holding her tightly. He wanted her to feel how much he actually loved her. He never wanted her to be insecure when it came to his feelings for her so he kissed her as he'd kissed no one before, savouring the feel of her against him, finally showing her what he'd been feeling for so long now, what he'd been hiding for so long.

A quiet sigh left her mouth as they finally pulled apart, both panting slightly, both soaked."I love you, Caroline" Stefan said, his eyes burning into hers. Caroline's face split into a huge grin. "I love you too, Stefan!" she cried and Stefan couldn't help but laugh. "Don't get all sappy now, Care" Stefan chuckled and Caroline playfully punched his shoulder. "Stefan Salvatore being fun, who would've known?" she smirked before Stefan captured her lips with his. Even though she was lost in the kiss, she couldn't help but notice how her dream had come true.

She was standing in the rain, sharing a kiss with the guy she loved.

Life couldn't be better, she thought happily.


A/N: well, well, well ... is it weird that I'm feeling crazily happy for Caroline? hahaha! I mean, I know I'm writing this, but I'm still so happy for her. She got her wish and Steroline is happening! And the kiss could have been explored further, but I feel it was good being sweet and not so "hot". But erm .. ehm, how does this go down with the readers and especially, the Daroline-shippers?

let me know, lovelies!

ps. coming up: Stefan and Elena finally meet :D