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Stefan and Elena were sitting hand in hand watching Romeo and Juliet play out in front of them. Stefan never told her what play he was taking her too so it kind of came as a shock when the play started because it just so happened to be her favorite Shakespeare play. Every so often, Stefan would steal a glance in her direction and smile without her knowing. She was so entranced at the scenes playing out in front of them. He could tell that she was enjoying herself and he like that he could help her do so.

Elena was the first girl that he's been out with since Rebekah died and he was truly happy being at the theatre with her. He knew that he had made the right choice in finally asking her out the first time. Although it was still too early to define what exactly it was that they were doing, he was happy to just simply spend time with her. But he had to admit, he was enjoying himself at the play just as much as she was.

Rubbing his thumb over the top of her hand got her take her attention away from the play to look over at him quickly. She looked down at their intertwined hands, smiling. She had been completely into watching the play that she had even forgot that they were still holding hands. But being snapped back into reality, she couldn't help but smile at the feeling in the pit of her stomach and the feeling of her hand in his.

They locked eyes for a quick second before they both turned their heads to continue to watch the play. For the first time in a long time, Elena was happy. She had grown up a lot over the years and she knew that if her parents were still with her, they would both be happy with her. She also knew that they would approve of Stefan. How could anyone not approve of him? He's sweet, caring, a gentleman and a good father to Arianna. To her, he was perfect.

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It was late when the play was over. Bonnie and Damon are keeping Arianna over night so Stefan didn't have to rush to get back home. He knows that she's in good hands with her Aunt and Uncle. They decided to stop at a local diner before they drove home. After he parked the car and opened her door for her, just like earlier in the night he held his hand out to help her out of the car.

Once they were in the diner and seated, they looked over their menus before the waiter came over asking for their drinks. Once they ordered and he left, Elena decided to speak up.

"Thank you for taking me to the play, Stefan. Romeo and Juliet has always been my favorite Shakespeare play." She told him looking into his green eyes. They were endless pools of green and she found herself getting lost in them.

"You're welcome. Yeah, Bonnie and Caroline told me that it was your favorite play and when I found the announcement in the paper I figured it was a good time to ask you out on a second date." He says smiling. The waiter came back over with their drinks, took their order and walked away again.

"Yeah, I figured that one of them told you or you were psychic or something." He looked down at the table quickly before looking back up into her brown eyes.

"It's just one more thing that I know about you." They sat staring at each other for a few minutes before the food came. They ate in silence, but neither one of them cared. Just being there with each other was enough for them. They could enjoy each other's company without even speaking.

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Much like their first date, Stefan paid the bill. Elena tried to pay but he wouldn't let her and said that it was the guy's responsibility to pay the bill when out on a date. When they were in the car and driving, Stefan had one hand on the wheel. He took her hand from the place on her lap with his other hand, and for what felt like the millionth time that night, they were holding hands.

"I have somewhere else that we can go if you want." He said taking her hand and bringing it up to his lips so he can kiss the top of her hand.

"Where?" She said eagerly.

"You'll see." He said, turning to smirk at her quickly. The next ten minutes they drove in silence. When he finally parked the car, he told Elena to close her eyes. When she did, he got out of the car to help her out and he covered her eyes with his hands, to make sure that she wasn't able to see anything. With one hand resting on her lower back and the other covering her eyes, he led the way. "Are your eyes still closed?" He asked. His face was close to hers and she could feel the heat of his breath on her cheek.

"Yes. But can I know we're we are going?"

"We're here but don't open your eyes yet." He says. He led her a little father before coming to a complete stop. He uncovered her eyes but kept his hand on her lower back. "Open your eyes." He whispered into her ear. His close proximity and his voice in her ear sent chills down her spine.

When she opened her eyes, she gasped. She could hear water flowing underneath them. She noticed they were standing in the middle of a white gazebo. Next to the gazebo was a small brook and Elena had wondered why she hadn't heard the running of water before. It must have had to do with the fact that she couldn't concentrate on anything with his hand on her back.

There were lights on the inside and outside of the gazebo. "This place is beautiful." She said looking all around her. "How did you find it?" She asked turning so that she was facing him.

"I was in the city one day and just wandered over here. I used to come here just to think after Rebekah died." He said putting his hand on the railing of the gazebo and looking over to the water. She stood next to him, resting her elbow on the railing so that she was able to look at him. "I'm sorry I just brought her up. I probably ruined our date, huh?" He asked looking over at him.

"No." She said putting her hand on his shoulder. "She was important to you and you have a daughter with her. It's okay to talk about her, Stefan. I'll be here to listen if you ever need to talk." He stood up straight and turned so that they were face to face.

"Thank you, Elena." He said. She turned away and placed her hands on the railing so that she could overlook to the flowing water. Standing behind her, his instincts told him to wrap his arms around her waist so that's what he did. He wrapped them around her and she leaned back into his strong torso and rested her head on his shoulder. She took her hands off the railing and placed them onto of his that were resting on her stomach and he kissed her head.

For a few minutes, they stood there in silence. She enjoyed the feeling of being wrapped up in his arms like that and she couldn't help the goose bumps that were slowly starting to form on her skin. She didn't know if it was from the cold or from him but either way, she didn't care. She didn't want this to end. But she had to know something.

"What are we doing, Stefan?" She asked turning her head slightly to the side so that she was able to look him in the eyes.

"What do you mean?" He asked in response.

"I mean us. What exactly are we doing?" She asked again. He looked back out over to the brook before answering.

"What do you want us to be doing?" Was what he said in response.

"I don't want to push you into a relationship if you're not ready." She said looking away from him. Taking one of his hands off its place on her stomach, he raised it and used his index finger. Putting it under her chin, he turned her face back so that she was looking at him.

"I'm ready." And before she could say anything back to him, he leaned down and placed his lips on hers and gave her the sweetest kiss that he could muster.

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Stefan and Elena made it back into Mystic Falls late. They stayed at the gazebo just standing and talking, sometimes kissing, and just enjoying being with each other. They lost track of time and before they knew it, it was nearing 1 am and they still had an hour's drive back to Mystic Falls.

When they did reach Mystic Falls, Stefan immediately drove to Elena's house, actually apologizing for the time. She told him that she didn't care about the time because she still had fun and she was partially to blame, too.

Standing in front of the front door, Elena was staring at Stefan unsure of what to say to him. Luckily, he broke the silence. "I had fun, Elena." He said, taking both of her hands in his and rubbing his thumbs over the tops of them. She smiled up at him before answering.

"I did, too." She said. "But I should go inside." She said attempting to take her hands out of his but he held on tighter. Smiling, he gently pulled her to him and kissed her, placing his hands on her waist. She wrapped her arms around his neck and let them rest there.

After what seemed like an eternity, they both pulled away needing air. Resting their foreheads against each other's, they smiled at each other.

"Good night, Stefan." She said kissing him one last time.

"Good night, Elena." Stefan said and turned to walk off the porch. Elena watched him walk away before turning around and going inside. She was definitely going to sleep with a smile on her face tonight.

A/N : I hope it's not too much for them to be together after their second date but I feel like that they had to get together sometime soon. I can only prolong it for so long. Plus I definitely need SE happiness. =D