a/n: I wrote this during season 6, after Caroline turned her humanity off. Enjoy.

The two weeks that followed Elizabeth Forbes' death were challenging for everyone. Matt spent his days training, and convincing Tyler to join him in the police force. Alaric and Jo argued over wedding plans and baby names. Damon and Bonnie worked with Kai to get Lily out of the prison world. However, Caroline Forbes was oblivious to all of this. All she wanted to do was party, feed, and make Stefan jealous. While the only thing Stefan was concerned about was getting Caroline to turn her humanity back on, and finally that's what he did.

It was an ordinary night for the new Caroline, she had slipped away from the boarding house, where they were keeping her prisoner, and planned a party at the Grill. It started out just like all of the others, she was dancing and drinking blood from her guests. Despite all of her planning, the night ended in a way even non humanity Caroline could deal with. Enzo had been with her, and Stefan refused to leave it all alone. It ended in a fight, one that almost left the youngest Salvatore dead.

Caroline couldn't control her reaction. The thought of losing him again triggered something inside of her. She was back, whether she was ready to be or not. This happened three days ago.

The first two days of Caroline having emotions again were difficult. She was experiencing several emotions at once, and it was starting to feel like too much. The one thing that stopped her from turning it off again was Stefan. He was her rock. She stayed in his room and he was sure to let her know he was there for her at any moment. Every morning she woke up to him just watching her, but this morning was an exception. When she opened her eyes she was alone in the bed, with a note sitting on his pillow.

It was a request to meet at the address listed and the words "trust me." The address was one she recognized immediately, it was her own. A lump formed in her throat when she remembered what she had done. The day after she flipped the switch she sold all of the possessions from her house, and put the property on the market. She took a deep breath, she could trust him.

When she pulled into the driveway she noticed the for sale sign was no longer stuck in the front yard. Calming herself, she walked to the front door and opened it slowly. The hallway, that she had stripped of all memories, had it's pictures hanging in their rightful spots. Walking into the living room brought tears to her eyes. Everything was back in place, even her orchid was sitting on the table.

Stefan walked up behind her and she turned. "Stefan…" she whispered out his name and ran into his arms.

"Welcome home, Caroline." he said, holding her tight.

She looked up at his eyes. "You didn't have to do this."

"I knew once you were back, you'd miss this place."

She nodded as tears fell onto her cheeks, but he was quick to wipe them away.

"I should have done this when you asked me." He placed his lips softly on hers.

The kiss was slow, like the one at her cabin, but this one was different. When they shared their first kiss it was with uncertainty. This kiss was shared with love, and his arms made her realize, she was home.