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Elena missed Stefan. There were no words to express how much she wanted to feel his touch on her skin.
The worst part is she knows it's her fault of pushing him away, but seriously?
It feels like everything is up against their love, mostly because of her.
She shouldn't have left him on their wedding day first off. She definitely should have came back for him when she found out she was pregnant with Stephanie.
Then theres the cold hard truth she is keeping from him now.
He has a child for the past seven years, and he doesn't even know it.
All because of her.
She shut her eyes tightly, trying to even out her bresthing. Her heart hurting for his bright green eyes.
Her stomach fluttered at the thought of yesterday morning. The way he gently kissed my finger tips. How he would-
"Mommy!" Stephanie grabbed at her leg, "Can we please go get some Menchie's ice cream?" Elena smiled, Stefan loves ice cream.
She pursed her lips, acting like she was going to say no. She looked down at Stephanie's moss green eyes, pleading through her chocolate.
She bit her lip and couldn't help but laugh, "Alright," she nodded.
Her face widened with a smile in joy as Stephanie's eyes sparkled and she turned on her heel, running for her room.
Elena turned to her closet and changed out of her sweats, pulling on her pregnancy skinny jeans. She hated the big loose ones, they were extremely uncomfortable, she was so happy when Caroline found these. Oh that girl, what would she do without her.
She searched for a shirt, immediately spotting the grey v-neck.
It was worn out pretty well, probably had a small hole or two. But she loved it none the less. Slipping on her olive green Tory Burch flats and a long gold necklace, she headed downstairs.
She pulled her fingers through her hair, bringing out all the knots as she turned the corner.
"Going somewhere?" Paul's voice rang with a particular tone. It was uneasy.
Elena wanted to thank whatever being that was causing his stress.
She sighed a long sigh and looked up at him with an innocent face. Her lips even pouting a little. She was completely emotionless.
"Yeah," She stared into his eyes, "I was just about to go hire a man whore." She didn't even blink as she let the words easily slip her tongue. She let the acid leak through every word generously.
She watched his face harden, his eyes glinting with annoyance.
Elena gave him a tight smile, " Steph," She walked to the garage door, "Lets go baby." She heard the shuffling of feet down the stairs, she looked back at Paul who had an irate expression.
"Oh I hope you know," he looked up at her, "its none of your business where I go."
Arching her thin brown eyebrows, taunting him to object. She gave him a tight grin, and with that she strolled into the garage, opening the door of her Audi SUV as Stephanie jumped in.
Caroline quickly got out of the cab, throwing the cash through the drivers window.
She practically ran up the steps and rang the doorbell in one swift motion. She tapped her foot waiting, all awhile biting her nails. She needed a manicure...
She was almost startled when the door opened, but she quickly walked right in.
"Caroline," Damon's voice consisted of thick sarcasm, "please...come in."
She ignored him and immediately began babbling. Her face flushing as she spoke, and her hands flying around her.
"Elena and Stefan are meant to be together, they are soul mates. Two peas in a pod, dos puzzle pieces, they are real life Edward and Bella," She took a deep breath, " and there is nothing I can do because Elena is so damn stubborn and scared for no reason! Stefan is a naive freak for not knowing that Stephanie is his daughter-" She stopped, exhaling a big breathe. She closed her eyes taking another deep breathe.
Damon just stood there stunned.
He narrowed his clear blue eyes at Caroline and tilted his head to the side. The gears in his head going out of control.
"Stefan has...a child?" Damon's voice gave off a tone that made a chill run down her back.
She fumbled with her royal blue dress as she gave a muted nod, her gold hair covering her face.
"With Elena?" Damon's voice was filled with thick doubt. He furrowed his eyebrows.
Caroline rolled her eyes, "Yes!" She bit her lip frustrated.
Damon raised his eyebrows, as she raised her voice.
"Yes, Stefan has a child with Elena." She shakes her head, "A very, very beautiful child." Her eyes began to fill with tears.
Damon just stood there...he honestly didn't know how to react.
"She is so perfect," she bit her lip as the salty water pass her lips.
She looks up to Damon, "Stefan doesn't even know," She dragged her hands down her face, "he doesn't even know he has a daughter that looks completely identical to him." She shook her head exasperated.
Damon still didn't move, his lip twitched a little as he took this all in.
"How old is she?"
Caroline barely mumbles, "Seven."
She cringed as Damon's eyes almost popped out, "I've been an uncle for seven years?" His blue iris's sparkling.
He squeezed his eyes shut, "Wait. What the hell..." He looks up at Caroline, "Why are you telling me this now?" His voice seemed strained, but she could tell he was excited about being an uncle.
Caroline crunched up her eyebrows, "Well first off, your his brother." She sat down on the sofa, "Second, I am the only one that knows for the past seven years," She smirked, "well except Elena, and Nik obviously." She looked up her eyes wide, "I can't keep on lying to him Damon! Stefan is like a brother to me, okay? And Elena is my sister." She shakes her head confused, "I have to do something, especially now since Stefan knows Elena lives about ten minutes from his house," She closed her eyes, "and he's met Stephanie without even knowing that she's his daughter...its too much to bare." Her voice broke on the last part.
Damon feels like he wants to scream. This is just...ugh.
"Well, what do you want me to do?" Damon sat down next to her and cracked his knuckles, thinking.
Caroline sighed, "Well, sparingly nothing." She looked up at him, "I needed to tell someone else, and you are probably the best choice."
Damon rolled his eyes, "Well then thanks for the load, barbie."
She smirked, "I just have to find a way to get through Elena's stubborn shell she's scared of coming out of."
Stefan has been struggling with his office lock for the past five minutes. He is so stressed out right now. More than ever.
He groaned as the key continued to stay jammed in the lock.
For starters, Katherine is a pain in the ass, then there is Caroline, who is clearly hiding something, and worst of all, its been more than twenty-four hours since he left Elena's house and he hasn't heard a peep. Nada. Null. He has been resisting the urge to go to her house all day.
It made his heart ache with a longing that only Elena can fulfill. He can physically feel something thats so deep in him, is missing a piece.
A piece of his soul that Elena had took with herself the day of their planned wedding day.
That piece has been missing ever since, being held tightly by Elena.
And by Elena only.
Even though he did walk away a couple of hours ago, she was the one who did say no. He can't blame her, she's married and happily pregnant. He can't compete with that. Theres no way. Though he should have fought for her...he groaned as he gave up on locking his door. He just needed to go get something to eat. His headache was getting the best of him.
Stephanie practically ran into Menchie's, going straight for the seat in the corner, right next to the window. Elena tried to keep up with her but that was a total hopeless attempt. She really had to go pee, having the bladder of two. She took a deep breath of relief as she reached the table.
She sat down her bag on the table top, "Come on, lets wash up first." She took Stephanie's hand as they slowly made their way to the restrooms.
Stefan walked down the street towards the hospitals parking garage, his mood was broken by the constant thoughts of Elena.
How he practically didn't even fight for her. He should have been like, hey, I love you. You love me, lets make a big happy family. He laughed at himself, he was going insane. It was so familiar to the feeling he had experienced after Elena left. He cringed.
He sighed exasperated and turned around, walking right into Menchie's. He could only think of ice cream when he was this stressed.
It was slightly packed, he looked towards the corner. The table already was claimed by a bag.
He went up to the counter and got his cup. Going right for the cookies and cream.
As he pulled down the knob, he felt a tug at his stomach. It felt like a pull, making him turn around. He looked around and caught himself watching a women walk to the corner table with a little girl. Her brown hair swaying down her back. There next to her was a little girl holding on to her hand tightly. Stefan furrowed his eyebrows and turned back to filling his cup.
Moments later he felt a tug at his scrubs, "Excuse me sir, may I go next please?"
Stefan turned around to the sound of the melodic voice to be looking down into moss green eyes.
"Stephanie?" Where did she come from?
She giggled, "Stefan!" She almost urgently wrapped her arms around his waist, giving him a tight squeeze.
He couldn't help laughing, "Are you here with Aunt Caroline?" Stefan asked.
Stephanie pulled back and shook her head, "Nope," Her smile widened, "I'm here with my mommy."
Stefan felt his stomach fill with butterflies. He knew he could feel her close by. They always had an undeniable connection between them.
"Come on!" She began to drag him towards a table, "she right over there," she pointed to the corner table.
Stefan hesitated, he shouldn't bother her. He can't just see her whenever he wants too. Lost in thought, he found himself right behind her chair.
Elena rubbed her hands with hand sanitizer, she was becoming a total germ freak ever since she got pregnant. Elena closed up her bag when she felt her stomach tingle, she smiled as remembered the feeling from being around Stefan. Her eye brows furrowed...
"Mommy!"
Elena spun around in her seat and gasped.
Her eyes widened in shock as she quickly got up from her chair, frazzled.
"Hello Elena," His green eyes danced around her face, making her blush.
"Hi," Elena bit her lip. She looked down at Stephanie who was holding onto Stefan's hand. She felt her heart warm, and she couldn't stop herself when she smiled.
"Mommy," Elena felt herself get pulled out of her trance and she looked down at her face, "can Stefan join us?"
She and Stefan began to protest in unison, they looked at each other a laughed.
She then quickly looked down as she found him giving her a head to toe. His smile widening as he recognized the T-shirt. She felt herself beginning to blush.
"Mommy please," Stephanie's voice consisted of a pleading tone, one that Elena could never refuse to.
She bit her lip, "Alright." She shyly looked up to face Stefan, "As long as its okay with Stefan."
Elena watched as Stephanie give Stefan a hug, "Please Stefan," her eyes seemed to make his whole body soften.
"Of course." He kneeled down to Stephanie's height, "I would love to join a lovely princess for some ice cream." Stephanie giggled, as Stefan smiled at her adoringly.
Elena took a deep breath, causing Stefan to look up at her.
His eyes still sparkled, almost like moss covered in morning dew. She was lost in them for a moment before realizing the grin Stefan's face contained.
It was his playful grin. The one that made Elena want to kiss him.
Elena tried to avoid eye contact with him as he sat down with them at their table. Though he sat right across from her, making it hard to look anywhere else.
She wanted to quickly stop Stephanie as she left to get herself some ice cream. Leaving her alone with Stefan.
"I really like your shirt," his voice was teasing and without looking up, she knew him all to well to know he probably had a very big smile on his face.
"It looks very sexy," Elena almost felt her eyes pop out of her face when she heard him say those words. She couldn't stop herself when she looked up to his face. Her own in complete surprise.
Yep. He was smiling his eye crinkling smile. Causing her pulse to quicken, and her insides to flip.
"Well," she fumbled, "it's really old." She pursed her lips as Stefan tried to suppress a even bigger smile.
"I can give you a new one if you like," Stefan's eyes danced as he spoked.
Elena rolled her eyes. Trying not to laugh and to look annoyed.
Though in her heart, she knew all too well that this felt so right.
She watched Stephanie slid into the booth, next to Stefan. Her bowl of cookies and cream filled to the very top. Stefan and Stephanie both dug into their ice cream. She watched their dirty blonde hair as they bent over to eat.
Elena couldn't stop herself before she let out a loud laugh.
Surprising both Stefan and Stephanie, they looked at her expectantly to explain her sudden outburst.
Elena quickly shook her head at the identical pairs of green eyes.
She bit her lip as she silently watched them continue to devour their ice cream. Elena shook her head baffled, they even hold their spoons the same way.
She tilted her head as she watched Stephanie reach over to Stefan with a napkin. She gently wiped away a smudge of ice cream from the corner of his mouth. Stephanie giggled as Stefan teased at biting her fingers.
Maybe he could be in her life...in a way. He doesn't really have to be a father to her, but a really good influence in her life.
"Stefan? Would you like to come over sometime?" Elena was almost shocked at herself as those words slipped out of her mouth, "Uh, Stephanie really seems to like you," she gave Stephanie a small smile as she continued to eat.
Stefan looked up at her a bit confused. But he regained control of his emotions and started to smile widely, "I would love to." And of course her accepts.
Elena wanted to feel annoyed that he wouldn't second guess her and reject her offer. But she couldn't deny the fact that she was extremely happy.
Stefan watched as Elena watched Stephanie, her eyes were filled with complete adoration and love. She was so motherly.
He and Elena could still be very close friends. She did just invite him over, so maybe she wants him in her life...just not in the way he wants to be.
But Stefan would rather have this than always having to avoid her, and act like he doesn't love her.
Everything felt normal. Just like it did eight years ago, so natural. He and Elena just made complete sense together.
Their conversation flowed easily, they didn't have any awkward pauses. It was as if nothing has changed. They talked about their lives. He talked about medical school and Elena talked about Stephanie.
She just turned seven in July, but Elena quickly moved onto other subjects.
I talked about my mother, and Elena cried a little.
She really loved her, and they were actually pretty close. My mother really liked Elena, and she was just as heart broken as I was when she left.
Elena slowly recovered and asked about Damon. She was definitely shocked when I told her that he and Bonnie have been together for three years.
Then she got very quiet, when I told her Bonnie is pregnant. I could tell she looked heart broken, I know how close they used to be.
I reached my hand over to her slowly. I hesitated as I lay my hand on top of hers, preparing myself for her to pull back. I watched her look down at our hands, and laughed quietly.
She looked up and gave me a weak smile.
"I'm sorry," her voice was filled with guilt, "this is hard for you" she bit her lip, "it's hard for me too." She looked up and smirked.
I knew in an instant she was talking about the pull between us.
The magnetic being that made our insides turn into a million butterflies. Making us smile just knowing we were in the same room. The way we would know if one of us is near. Then there is the undying urge to kiss each other whenever we lock eyes.
I look up to her face, melting into those endless brown pools of chocolate. How many times have I been able to kiss her without hesitation? Here we are now, barely touching, while sitting next to her daughter of another man.
Elena shifted uncomfortably under my gaze and looked down. She quickly busied herself with wiping Stephanie's mouth. Slipping her hand away from mine. Breaking the only contact we had.
I chuckle, she must be feeling it too.
Elena looks up at the sound of his laugh, I tilt my head as I study the gleam in his eyes. I bite my lip and slightly shake my head. The playfulness of his eyes were inevitable.
He could obviously feel the need, and now he knows I do too.
I quickly look down and then grab a spoon of ice cream and stuff it in my mouth. Easily looking around, outside the window.
I sort of saw it, in my side vision, but it was too late to object, when his thumb was already at my face.
He gently wiped off the bit of ice cream on the corner of my lips. His thumb lingered there after the ice cream was gone.
Stefan had leaned over the table, their faces now were only inches apart. He was looking at my lips, and then cut to my eyes. His playful gleam ever so present. He smiled and sat back down on the booth.
I was frozen, my breath was caught in my throat. I tried to take a deep breath, to recover what he just did to me. I look up to his face, as he is watching me. I scowl a little when his expression holds amusement.
"That," I shake my head, trying to hide my smile, "that was uncalled for."
His eyes sparkled even more and he laughed, "I'm sorry," he had a little smirk on his face, "I almost forgot what I do to you."
Elena felt her eyes widened and couldn't help her next words, "Mr. Salvatore." I narrow my eyes at him, "There is no chance that I want to kiss you more than you want to kiss me."
Stefan's smile widened and his eyes crinkled, "Right now?"
He thought for a moment, he quickly looked down to my lips, his eyes lingering there for a moment before looking back up, "Yeah your probably right."
I couldn't help the blush that came onto me, making me break our gaze.
"Mommy! Can we go to Aunt Caroline's?" Elena laughed, and ruffled Stephanie's hair, "Of course we can!" I watched her eyes smile, "lets surprise her, Uncle Nik is gone so she's lonely."
She pouts a little, "I don't want Auntie Care being lonely..." I watched her lips tremble a little.
I bring her into a hug, and laugh, "thats why we are gonna surprise her!"
Stephanie pulled away, "Can we have a sleepover?" Her eyes were hopeful.
I pursed my lips, "Hmm, let me think..." Stephanie bit her lip, waiting.
"Of course we can!" I laughed as she gave me a kiss on the cheek.
I look back at Stefan who is watching me, and I gave a small smile.
Elena is the an amazing mother. No she is the most perfect mother. The way she loves Stephanie makes me yearn for her to be the mother of my child. The one we would have had if everything worked out.
I sigh, as I watch her gather her things. My need to be around her heightens when I realize she's leaving for Caroline's.
"Wait," she looks up as she was putting a bow in Stephanie's hair, "I'll come too."
My face stretched into a smile as I watched her face brighten.
Then her eyes, cut to Stephanie then to me. Her face looked almost frightened. Then just as quickly she shook her head at a thought and laughed, "Okay," she took Stephanie's hand, "I will see you there."
I was interrupted by the beep of my Iphone, "Don't go yet," I looked down at my phone, it was a text from Katherine.
Elena couldn't think straight, she was really happy that Stefan was coming too. In a way she wants Stephanie to be close to Stefan. She knows that its completely and utterly selfish, but it is the way it's supposed to be. Elena watched Stefan tense as he looked down at his and quickly typed something.
He looked up to Elena and smiled.
Elena laughed, "What was that?"
Stefan thought for a moment, "Nothing close to as important as you." Elena felt her face blush, and she narrowed her eyes at Stefan shaking her head. He gave her his winning golden grin.
I sigh, "Where is your car?"
"My office is right above here," he looked up the building as they came outside, "so my car is in the parking garage right over there." He points off to somewhere.
Elena laughed really loud, making Stefan furrow his eyebrows, "Nothing, its just that," she bit her lip, "Stephanie and I come here all the time," she shook her amazed, "and I had no idea you were right here all along."
Stefan grinned, "It's crazy how small the world really is, isn't it?"
"Yeah," Elena looked down at Stephanie.
She sighed, "All right Stef, we better get going."
She turned to Stefan.
Elena leaned towards him, smiling as she gave him a small peck on the cheek.
"See you there," she whispered, before pulling away then turning around to walk towards her car.
Stefan felt her breath against his skin, and it tingled like it was on fire. He gazed at her as she walked across the street, the wind blowing her hair behind her like a curtain of brown chocolate.
She is probably the most sexiest pregnant women ever. He felt his heart beat pick up since he saw her and it still hasn't slowed down even as she walks away.
I hope you all enjoyed the fluff!
So STELENA is getting their flirt on!
Probably because they have an undying love for each other, they just can't resist the pull between them.
THEY ARE SOULMATES!
Caroline had a heavy heart, now so does Damon...what are they gonna do about it?
Stephanie and Stefan, oh god I just can't get enough!
So carolines house?
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