Something hit the door, causing a loud noise. Elena removed on her bed and Caroline closed her eyes tightly, trying not to wake up.

"Caaaaaaaroline, open the door" someone said behind the door, laughing. "I know you're there."
"What's going on?" Elena asked sleepily and opened her eyes with difficulty.
"I don't know. Can you go and see what happens?" Caroline asked, covering her head with the pillow.
"What? YOU go."
"Caroline, open the door! It's me."

Someone pounded on the door. Caroline opened her eyes and frowned, realizing it was Stefan's voice. She looked at her bedside and saw 4:15 am on the clock. He stood up and unlatched the door. When she opened it, Stefan, who had been leaning against it, fell forward and Caroline had to hold him on time.

"Are you mad?" she asked, catching the odor of alcohol coming from his breath. "Are you drunk?"
"Of course not" Stefan said, hiccupping. "Hey" he grabbed her face and smiled at her. Caroline shook her head. Elena watched them from the bed, unable to believe what was happening.
"Since when you behave like a child, Stefan?" the brunette asked. Stefan put a finger to his mouth so that she would be quiet. "Great. I'll go to sleep at Liv's room. Thanks for waking me up, Stefan."
"You're welcome" Stefan said with a silly grin on his face.

Elena left the room and Stefan showed Caroline the bottle of whisky in his hand.

"Let's get drunk and do crazy things."

Caroline snatched the bottle from his hand and placed it on a shelf. She grabbed his arm and dragged him to the bed, but Stefan put his arms around her waist behind her and hid his face in her neck, laughing. Caroline rolled her eyes, but could not help smiling.

"Shut up, Stefan" Caroline said.
"Why? Elena's gone, we're alone, and there's a bed…"

Caroline forced him to sit on the bed and Stefan rested his forehead on her belly, feeling dizzy.

"I think I might be a little drunk."
"Really? I hadn't noticed. I think your breath almost makes me faint too."

Stefan laughed and Caroline slipped his t-shirt through his neck, head and arms to take it off as it was soaked in sweat. Stefan looked into her eyes and then her lips, and Caroline raised her eyebrows and grabbed his face with her hands.

"You look beautiful. What a stupid statement because you always are, but…"
"Shut up, Stefan" she repeated.

Stefan nodded, but grabbed her waist and pulled Caroline above him, flopping on the bed. She started laughing as Stefan was sliding the tip of his nose by her neck.

"Don't get the wrong idea" Caroline told him. "We're just going to sleep."
"Oh, okay" Stefan said with a disappointed tone.

Caroline threw the bed sheet over them and Stefan took her in his arms.

"I've missed you" he whispered, closing his eyes. Caroline leaned her forehead on his chin. "I'm sorry about what happened. You should have answered my calls though."
"You didn't answer mine first. And I've heard your messages at least."
"Touché."

Caroline smiled, closed her eyes and leaned closer to him, now leaning her forehead against his naked chest. Stefan buried his face in her hair and breathed deeply.

"I love you, Caroline."

Caroline opened her eyes. It was the first time that Stefan told her that he loved her. She smiled helplessly and raised her head to look at him. Stefan was already looking at her and he pressed his lips against hers. Caroline stroked his cheek as she parted her lips and responded to the kiss. Then she remembered everything that Sarah had said about Stefan and she realized that she was right. And she thought of him the same way.

"You have no idea." Caroline said to him after the kiss, looking into his eyes and referring to how much she loved him. "I love you too."
"Hmm, I'm glad to hear that."

Stefan smiled and hugged her tightly again until they fell asleep. It did not matter how many times they would fight because they would always find the way to each other. And they knew that.