📚BTHE📚 Chapter 7 Stefan's pov Damon had me fuming how can he just come back. Just because Katherine left him doesn't me he has to come messing up what I have going here. I have plans that don't involve him. I take the drive to work to calm myself down. My personal life will not affect my work. Immediately when I arrive at work I'm pulled into the emergency room a man was shot in the stomach and was loosing a lot of blood. They already had the OR prepped for surgery to remove the bullet and save his life. During surgery it was touch and go. We almost lost him but thankfully he's gonna make a full recovery. The rest of the night went good I was able to restock on blood bags without being detected. I didn't want to go home just in case Damon was still there so I won't to the diner. With Damon in town I knew now I can't stay away from Elena her life is at risk and I have to protect her not only from me but also from my brother. I knew what I had to do. I had this necklace filled with vervain. I had to give her the necklace to protect her from being compelled. When I got there the blonde waitress recognized me and offered me a table and to take my order. There's not use in letting food go to waste so I just ordered a black coffee. I brought the necklace with me. I always leave it in the glove compartment of my car in a little brown box. I see Elena and I wave her to come to my table. She sees Caroline and takes my coffee from her and walks this way. She takes the seat across from me. "Hi." There's a big smile on her face but hidden there's a bit of tiredness. "Umm.. Elena I hope you don't think is to forward of me . But I was wondering if you'll wear this for me as a memento of being my first patient here in this new town. She gasps but put her hand over her mouth. When she lowers her hand from her mouth she say, " Stefan it's beautiful." "Would you like me to put it on you?" She just nods her head yes. I he up from my side of the table walk to her side and she moves her hair to the side and I place the necklace around her neck. She gives me a kiss on the cheek but its last longer than just a peck on the cheek. It feels like her lips are burning into my skin I feel the heat radiating off we lips and on to my cheek. When she pulls away he thanks me. I sit back down to enjoy my coffee and she goes back to work. During my time there I can see her glancing in my direction every chance she gets. I just smile at her and she looks away because I caught her staring at me. Elena's the one who brings me my check and I gladly pay it. Before she gets a chance to leave I ask her out on a proper date. I know I must stay away but with Damon around and the possibility of Katherine lurking around I don't want any chance of putting her in danger. I as her to dinner and a movie and she agrees. Since I know where she lives I offer to picks her up at 8pm tomorrow because I have to go into work in he meningitis and she doesn't have to work all day. When I leave the diner I'm grateful that she has the necklace and isn't going to be able to be compelled by Damon or any other vampire. Elena's pov Stefan gave me theist beautiful necklace. Its a silver necklace with a red stone pendant it smells like and herb. During the whole time he was here I kept glancing in his direction and sometimes I would stare and he would catch me staring . He asked me out to dinner and the movies and I accepted. I tried calling Bonnie but she was busy so I texted her the good news and then I told Caroline and we screeched and jumped up and down. She offered to help me get ready for the date on Saturday and I was thankful I haven't gone on many dates and Caroline constantly goes on one with her boyfriend Klaus he has this British accent and he's kind of mysterious. Stefan's pov When I arrive home I see Damon in the kitchen talking to some guy that I've never seen before. I walk in the kitchen with caution because you never know what Damon is going to do. I walk into the kitchen and their laughing. I guess it an old friend of Damon's but I've never seen him before. "Hello brother." Damon says in a husky voice. "Damon. Who's your friend?" I ask not wanting to waste time. I just want Damon out of my life the sooner the better. "This is Enzo." He says pointing to the guy standing next to him. Clearly both of them are intoxicated. "Hello mate." He says extending out his hand for me to take. "Stefan." I say a I shake his hand. I was curious as to why this friend of Damon's was here. But I didn't bother asking. I just start walking to my room. Before I'm even half way out of the kitchen Damon stops me. "Stefan.. I'm going to leave with Enzo. Go travel the world and meet pretty women. But while I'm gone I don't want you to Be careful with Katherine she is persistent and she will get what she wants." He has one arm on my shoulder and is looking me with a serious look on his face. "Don't worry Damon with what she's put me through I don't ever want to see her again." I said placing my arm on his left shoulder. " If I found out that you've been killing people don't think that I won't think twice about putting a stake in both of your hearts." I state seriousness in my voice while looking over Damon's shoulder at Enzo then back at Damon. "Don't worry Stefan I'll keep this one out of control." He came over and wrapped his arm around Damon's neck. I looked at both of them with an uncertain look. Damon just rolled his eyes and walked out the door with Enzo not that far behind him. A/n : I'm sorry its kind of short there will be more drama soon to come.