Yup going to need a lot more. Stefan makes his way to the bar and compels the bartender for another drink. Once the bartender hands Stefan his drink he leaves heading back into the ballroom. He walks to the edge of the ballroom with one of his hands in his denim jean pockets while his other hand raises the glass to his lips. The amber liquid burns his throat as it travels down his system. Getting drunk is his number one priority tonight; it's the only way for him to get through the night.

Music starts to play, couples start dancing to the rhythm of the slow beat. Stefan throws his head back chugging down the last remains for his alcoholic drink. As soon as his head moves back to the front, his eyes catch the glimpse of golden curls which bounce just above her creamy skin. He looks at the way she talks to a young student; her lips are coated with a dark crimson lipstick. As she smiles her eyes drown him in an intoxicating whirlpool. Her white halter dress hugs her small waist and flows downwards just above her knees. The image of Caroline overwhelms his senses making him question whether it's the effect of the alcohol or if this is how his non-amnesia self normally reacts. Caroline then turns her back on him and continues to talk to the young woman.

When Caroline entered the ballroom she never expected to see Stefan here after she practically ran away from him. Caroline had no choice but to run. She didn't want to but it was the only way out of the mess. If she stayed in his embrace she knew there would be no way to stop her. Considering she enjoyed the intimate hold he had over her when really she shouldn't have felt that way. From the past experience of relationships and the whole drama they are in, she knows it wouldn't end well for either of them; she made the logical choice.

Before Caroline came tonight she had second thoughts until one of her fellow classmates dragged her along. So she had no choice but to go. It was just a kiss soon they'll both forget everything. I hope.

"Caroline don't you agree with me?", Emma asks Caroline after she explained her whole boyfriend drama to her.

Caroline snaps out of her thoughts looking back at Emma who appears to be scowling. "Huh. I got lost halfway".

Emma's features dramatically soften into a giddy expression. Caroline saw her eyes drawn to something or someone behind her. Caroline turns her head around and immediately regrets coming to the ball. Seriously?! Could this day get any worse?.

Making his way over to Caroline, he caught the frustration plastered over her face. She doesn't want me near her? Well too bad. Stefan grabs hold of her hand and immediately Caroline feels the electric shocks shooting traveling through her nerves. "Dance with me", it's not a question and Caroline knows there is no way getting out of it.

Before Caroline can reply Emma speaks first, "Caroline, you never told me you have a boyfriend!".

Caroline never told Emma about her love life she kept is quiet and to herself. Hearing Emma think she and Stefan are dating makes Caroline blush, even Stefan caught her blushing brightly. "No, Stefan's my..."

Stefan smirks and holds Caroline's hand little tighter. "Well Carebear likes to keep secrets", Stefan teases.

Caroline shoots him daggers before Emma replies, "Well I should be going. You two fun have tonight".

"We will". Once Emma is gone Caroline notices her palm is still in Stefan's hold. Before she struggles to free her hand, Stefan tugs her hand and raises it. She looks up at him and that anger melts away by those penetrating green orbs. "One dance, I promise".

"Fine".

As they both reach the dance floor, Caroline can feel his eyes roaming along her body. He doesn't stop watching her. He notices the effect he has on her when Caroline keeps her head down hiding her red cheeks. She hopes the blood rush to her cheeks quickly goes away but it's too late. He's admiring the little things that make her even more astonishing to him. He twirls her around in a full circle. Caroline can't herself but mirror this dance to their prom one. Stefan pushes her body to his chest, wrapping his arm around her waist while his other hand is entwined with hers. They both follow in sync; each step and movement, it's a beautiful symmetry. Faces drawn closer to each other; Caroline can feel Stefan exhaling softly on her cheek. He can see Caroline's fixated gaze on his lips; both of them stand still in the moment forgetting everything around them. The slow music comes to a stop and couples retreat off the dance floor. Caroline looks up at Stefan and backs away.

She can't let anything happen between them ever again. Even if she's aching to be closer to him in every physical way; she can't. She doesn't want to take advantage of him. However Stefan just wants to embrace her and never let go. He can't explain why, but he can't control what he feels around her. It pains him that Caroline can't accept there is something going on between them; something more than just a platonic friendship.

Caroline clears her throat and looks down at the ground, "I uh I need a drink".

Stefan runs a hand through his hair before he answers, "Same here". They both go to the bar and compel the bartender for tequila shots. The shot glasses pile up on the counter but they keep drinking. Caroline needs to drink if she's has to be near Stefan. She can't control herself, she already kissed him who knows what she'll do next. Both her mind and heart are constantly feuding with another that alcohol has become her only solution.

She gulps down another shot and turns to her towards Stefan. "Stef, you make an awesome James Dean", Caroline slurs as she puts her empty shot on the counter.

Stefan laughs and leans his head on his hand on top of the counter. "You look too hot to be Marilyn Monroe". Caroline notices his captivating gaze that she decides to push his elbow off the counter. Stefan catches her hand before it reaches his elbow. Stefan may be drunk but he's not that drunk to have an idea on what Caroline was trying to do. "You're mischievous plan failed".

Caroline gasps pretending to be offended. Slowly she begins to stand from her stool while looking back at him, "Well Salvatore...". She loses her balance, after all the alcohol she has consumed it definitely has made her feel clumsy. Stefan immediately gets up and catches her; one of his arms are behind her head while the other wraps securely underneath her knees. A small smile appears upon her face. "How do you know this wasn't my plan?", Caroline smugs.

Stefan leaves the ball with Caroline in his arms. The crisp cold air prickles Caroline's skin. She shifts in Stefan's arms pressing her face into his chest. Her eyes peep out glancing up at the midnight skylight. She begins to count the stars by pointing to each one she has spotted. "13, 14, 15, 16... Stefan! You made me lose count! Walk slower!", she pouts her lips with a grumpy look.

"No, we need to get you into your dorm room so you can go to sleep. You've drank quite a lot so we can't have you getting more wasted. How knows what you'll do?". Caroline huffs and continues to watch the stars in the night sky. Once they reach Caroline's door Stefan drops Caroline on her feet. "Goodnight Caroline".

Just when Stefan turns around to leave, Caroline holds onto his hand. Stefan stops in his tracks and looks over his shoulder. Caroline approaches his standing position, cupping his face in her hands. Stefan watches intensively at her actions; she looks at him before she closes the gap between them. His hands press against her back bringing her closer to his body. The slight touch of Caroline's lips on Stefan's begins to stir the hunger and heat through their skin. His hand combs through her flaxen hair as their tongues twist around one another full of desire and passion. He pushes her back hard against the door, hoisting her leg up across his waist. Heavily pants fill the air as Stefan rubs his hardness against her center. His mouth leaves hers and travels onto her shoulder sending a million shivers down her spine. Caroline turns the handle to the door pushing them both inside. Stefan shuts the door behind them, never leaving Caroline's embrace. She quickly takes his leather jacket off along with his shirt and throws them on the floor; in a quick motion Caroline pushes his body onto her bed. She climbs on top of him and her hands graze across his abnormal muscles while her lips caress his chest up to his jaw.

"Are you sure about this?", Stefan pants against her lips, lifting his back from the bed.

Caroline nods and her legs wrap around his waist. He unzips her dress letting his knuckles drags down her back; his lips buried in the nape of her neck biting the skin softly where it drives her crazy. Her hips slowly move into his grinding through his jeans. A mix of deep and husky moans erupts into the room. The dress is thrown to the ground; Stefan grips Caroline's backside and swiftly turns them around. His body hovers over hers, their eyes full of lust, there are no regrets just passion. His hand traces her collarbone, his lips set out a path from her throat down to her stomach. Caroline arches her body further into his touch, the sweet kisses mixed with licking has her on cloud nine. He takes off her underwear and buries his mouth into her folds. Throwing her head back she screams his name.

Everything is blissfully perfect. He loves the feel of her nails running down his scalp as he is pleasuring her with his tongue, lips and teeth. He kisses his way up to her body then to her lips. Stefan gets off the bed to discard his jeans away; Caroline approaches him and loosens the belt. Thats when he sees something unfamiliar to him. He holds up her wrist and questions her about the shallow bird tattoo. She confides to him about the story behind it and is touched by very single word. A gentle kiss is planted on her lips; his senses are heightened that every sensation he feels is new to him. They fall back onto the bed; her legs wrapped around his waist, his fingers running over the side of her thigh. With one push they bite back a moan.

Chest to chest, forehead to forehead; teeth nipping at the edges of their mouths with their ragged breathing. Stefan provides a steady pace with each thrust he gives the closer he is to the taste of satisfaction. Caroline starts to feel that agitation point stirring deep within her. Her walls clench around him tightly that the steady pace is now lost. Fast movements pump into her making her eyes roll to the back of her head. It's overwhelming and wonderful that Caroline can feel her climax approaching. One last thrust and they both experience the widespread of vibrations passing through their body's. Caroline's nails draw out blood down Stefan's back; it's painful but erotic at the same time. Pulling out of her and rolling to her side, Stefan spoons Caroline's figure from behind nibbing the skin on her shoulder.

When Caroline is positive that Stefan is asleep, she moves out of bed and dresses herself. Taking a glance back at his face, she starts to panic about what the situation she has gotten herself into. She wants to blame the alcohol but she knows that she'll be lying. Worst thing of all she doesn't feel guilty about it happening she's happy.

She tiptoes out of the room and closes the door quietly behind her. "Well wasn't that sweet?". Caroline jumps at the sound of the voice and turns around. Before she can run her neck is snapped, her body drops lifelessly onto the ground.

I'm sooo sorry for the late update! But here it is. Excuse my grammar mistakes, I know there are some... Who's excited for the Steroline scene this thursday?! I know I am! :D

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