Caroline felt numb and strangely, she liked it. She liked not being able to feel anything other than the emptiness inside of her. It filled her whole body, from the dark hollow abyss of her mind to the tips of her toes. A faint ache burnt in her ribcage and then Caroline realized it was her heart, the human emotions inside of her scratched at the surface, begging her to show some sort of compassion. Then they took completely control of her body and convulsive shakes began to shoot along her spine. Elena… that was the only thought that echoed around her mind. Elena's name matched the pulsing of Caroline's veins perfectly – guilt and anxiety tainted her conscious, and the feeling had quickened dramatically and it now hammered against her ribcage.
"Caroline," as soon as her name left his lips, Caroline's head whipped up to stare at him. It was Stefan.
"Don't… Stay away." She hissed and a light growl reverberated in her back of her throat and the veins under her eyes bulged.
Stefan's eyes grew wide and instantly he was wary. "Caroline… I'm here to apologize…" He explained and took a few slow steps toward her. Instantly she buried her head into her knees and let out a few muffled sobs.
He held her while she sobbed and hit his chest, his face expressionless. "I'm such a bad person!" Caroline exclaimed, although the volume of her voice was quietened by the fabric of Stefan's clothing of which her mouth was pressed against.
The space around her hugged her like a protective cushion, until she realized it was Stefan's arms that had snaked around her frail, vulnerable body. Caroline thought about fighting him off for a moment but the comfort of his body was too precious to deny, Stefan drew her body closer to his. Underneath his clothing, Caroline could feel his muscles tense at the tight embrace that they were in. Her head tipped up slightly to stare at Stefan but as she lifted her head, her lips trailed against the surface of his cheek. Desire clouded Stefan's mind and clouded his eyes. He dipped his head, his heart slamming wildly against his ribcage in anticipation and then their lips met in a light, chaste caress. Deepening the kiss, Caroline's arms snaked around his neck, desperately pulling his body as close as it could get, until there was absolutely no space left between them. She yearned for more of him, to drink and devour him until he was empty. Passion flowed freely in their kiss, their lips parting slightly. His tongue blindly reached out, waiting until she followed his lead. She caught on quickly and her tongue found his in the heat of the moment, their tongues twisted together, almost as if they were dancing to a rhythm that only they could hear. The rest of the world had melted away and it was just them. Their eyelids fluttered open, their gaze resting on each other's faces. There was no sign of regret in their eyes, just a deep lust.
Stefan's hands grappled underneath her knees and immediately Caroline wrapped her legs around his large waist, clutching onto him as their kiss broke for a moment; he carried her over to the bed with ease and gently laid her down. Caroline's large eyes peered up at him, she looked so fragile – like a young doe and it didn't help that Stefan towered over her, but he liked the feeling of being in control. Caroline sat up and her hands gripped the hem of Stefan's t-shirt and balled the material up in her fist, she hitched his shirt up slightly – enough to reveal his body in all its former glory. The very sight of it took her breath away, leaving her astounded and also slightly winded. Caroline pressed her lips to Stefan's abdomen and let the full, soft flesh of her lips lightly trail over his bare skin; she could feel his abdominal muscles tense under the gentle caress of her lips and a look of victory spread across her face. As soon as her lips touched his skin, Stefan chewed on his bottom lip and hooked his forefinger under her chin. He tipped her head up and her eyes locked with his.
"Do you really want this?" He asked in a gentle whisper.
Half of her screamed yes, and the other no. "I don't want to betray Elena," Caroline told him, earnestly. "And you don't either."
Stefan nodded, it was true. Elena meant everything to him, but the spark just wasn't there between them, but with the beautiful blonde, it was definitely was.
"I'm sorry," Caroline murmured, sweeping her bangs from her eyes to stare up at him.
"No, no… It's my fault." He replied as he shook his head at her apology.
"I enjoyed it though." She told him as she leaned up and placed a sweet, chaste kiss on his lips. Stefan's hands were on her sides immediately, his grip as strong as steel. His fingers slid underneath the fabric of her shirt to caress the bare skin. Slowly, they travelled upwards until they came across the hook of her bra. A smirk played on his lips as he undid the hook and the strapless bra fell limply around her chest.
"I think I love you…" Caroline whispered, her lips brushing against his earlobe.
"Let me show you that I love you too," he murmured as he used one hand to slip the strapless bra out from underneath her shirt and the other hand slipped around and cupped her breasts. He could see her partly-hardened nipples against the skimpy fabric of her clothing and hungrily, he licked his lips. His fingers caressed her breasts and his thumbs brushed along her nipples. Pleasure washed over her in a euphoric wave and a low moan escaped her open lips. He placed her back down on the bed and the rest of the night was a satisfying night filled with sexual bliss.
