AN: Hello everybody!

Let me kick this off by saying I am so sorry for the wait for this update! However, I do have a reason. This is a prompt fic, so without prompts, I cannot write. I have only received one since the first chapter was posted so I just thought I would give anyone a little reminder on how I'd like this fic to work.

If there is any moment you wish you could read about where Stefan and Caroline share a first kiss, whether in the context of the show or a complete AU, then leave a review or shoot me a message and I will do my best to write them. I hope to receive enough prompts to either update this fic every day or every two days as a tribute to our beloved couple as this amazing show comes to an end. So please send prompts!

I won't talk too much about Friday's episode as I don't want to spoil those of you that haven't seen it. All I will say is that I nearly choked on my glass of water I was sipping on at the ending.

So without further ado, Anonymous prompted: You know the moment in 5x17 when Stefan and Caroline are in the car? I always thought they could have (sic)kised there. Like maybe after they wake up all cuddled together?

Your wish, my command. Enjoy!


Chapter 2: Rescue Me

Caroline sighed as she shifted inside the car, attempting to get comfortable without brushing against Stefan. Not that she didn't want to touch Stefan. Just anytime she did lately she felt a little thrill run through her that she knew was dangerous. Even though they were broken up, Stefan was still Elena's. Caroline knew that, she wasn't stupid. She saw the way his gaze still followed her and how he lost contact with his surroundings anytime she was around. She knew his heart still belonged to the brunette. And while they had been growing closer, Caroline knew Stefan had only gone from seeing her as Elena's friend to a friend of his own.

And she was okay with that, really. She hadn't been making very good romantic decisions lately, but to fall for Stefan Salvatore would be the biggest mistake of all. If Caroline allowed herself to feel what she knew her heart was attempting to yearn for then all it would lead to is a broken heart.

She turned on her side to face him as he mapped out their plan, following long attentively. If she couldn't succeed in their initial plan then the least she could do was make it up to Stefan now. Caroline watched Stefan as his eyes closed, obviously exhausted from his day of witchy torture, but that was when it hit her and she couldn't allow Stefan to just nod off without talking about it. Her eyebrows drew together, slightly confused, "You knew," She murmured, pressing on as Stefan's eyes opened, "That's why you let me go because you knew the whole time, didn't you?"

Her heart fluttered slightly as he turned his head to meet her eyes, "Knew what?" And no, no matter how distractedly handsome Stefan was, she wasn't letting this go.

"That I couldn't do it," Caroline murmured softly, still feeling shame at her failure. She could have been unable to save Stefan because she had been a coward and Enzo had to finish the job.

Stefan turned further, their faces even closer together than before, "Not that you couldn't do it, that you wouldn't do it." And for whatever reason, the look Stefan was giving her at that moment made her feel like she had actually succeeded in saving him. That she was his hero and he was so grateful.

She felt her cheeks colour and her heart pick up in time. Careful Caroline. You've got to tread carefully here. After collecting herself she looked back up to lock gazes with Stefan, "Only how?"

"Because that's what makes you you," Stefan answered simply, causing Caroline to smile. She watched as his head turned to the side and was reminded that she could lie to herself all she liked, but it would not change the fact that her feelings were changing for Stefan. He continued to surprise her with just how well he got her. She had always assumed Stefan had Elena blinders on, unaware to anyone else. But then he said things like that and blew Caroline away. For only having known each other a few years Stefan had seen Caroline, really seen her, and accepted her. It was okay that she hadn't been able to kill Tom, because Stefan knew the kind of person she was and he wouldn't want her to jeopardize that, even if it meant saving his life.

Of course, that was a lot to weigh on six little words, but Caroline knew in her heart that it was true.

Caroline smiled to herself. If her heart was going to end up broken, she may as well enjoy the ride there. The blonde tilted her head forward, leaning her forehead against Stefan's cheek. Stefan didn't object and an overwhelming sense of rightness came over Caroline. Her smile broadened before she allowed herself to close her eyes just as Stefan had done and cuddle in slightly closer to her best friend.


Caroline stirred into consciousness with a quiet sigh, eyelids fluttering open to reveal the open door of the car she had climbed into. She fell asleep? Caroline blinked to clear any haze from her eyes as the events previous to her nap began to come back. Tom…Enzo…Stefan. Wait, where was Stefan? Caroline began to panic and was ready to spring into action when she realized the position she was actually in. There was a warm body behind her, pressing against her back and a broad hand covering hers. Her cheeks flushed as the realization hit her.

Stefan.

She and Stefan had fallen asleep next to one another and now they were spooning and holding hands.

Okay, Caroline, stay calm. This doesn't mean anything. They were asleep and Stefan was probably just cuddling her for warmth or something. The girl bit into her lip as she began to wiggle away from Stefan, praying he didn't wake up and freak out. Caroline then realized she wasn't getting anywhere while Stefan had a hold on her hand. She took a steadying breath before attempting to retract it, only to have it stopped when Stefan's hand suddenly clamped tightly around it. Caroline's breath caught in her throat, choking slightly as she looked over her shoulder to see Stefan wide awake and staring at her.

"Stefan, what…?" Caroline's words died out however when she registered fully just how intense the vampire's gaze was. She was trapped, not physically of course, but she felt like she couldn't move under the weight of Stefan's eyes on her. He looked so…sad? But also more relieved and relaxed than Caroline had seen him ever since his break up with Elena.

Stefan took a shaky breath, "I don't know how I would get through this without you Caroline." And then his eyes flickered down to her lips and Caroline would have gasped if she didn't still feel frozen. Then Stefan was moving closer, slowly in case she wanted to move away. He stopped mere inches from her face, to where she could feel his breath puffing against her lips. Stefan's eyes locked back onto hers as if seeking verification. Caroline gave a barely perceptible nod.

And that was all it took.

Stefan leaned forward and then, oh wow. Salvatore was kissing her and it was amazing. Caroline unfroze, bringing a hand up to cup his cheek. It was sweet and dry, just lips pressing together. They didn't move. Neither tried to deepen the kiss. It simple and beautiful and Caroline wanted to stay in that moment forever. After a few more moments of perfection Caroline felt herself getting braver and went to move in closer, only to be interrupted when she heard chanting coming from outside of the car.

Caroline reluctantly broke the kiss, looking around, "What the hell is that?" She didn't turn to notice Stefan shaking a dazed expression off his face. The two of them exited the car and came across the travellers burning themselves, which could not be good. As Stefan took her hand and they ran at full speed Caroline knew that they wouldn't be able to talk about what had happened in the car as Mystic Falls was once again in danger.

At least for now. Because Caroline saw a crack in Stefan's Elena blinders, and she wasn't going to give up on him without a fight.


AN: Please don't forget to leave a review/prompt! Sorry for any mistakes, I don't have a beta! Hopefully I'll get to post again soon!