Damon's POV

I raced through the trees, looking, running as fast as my legs could possibly carry me. I finally stopped. I knew she couldn't be this far out onto the forest. I glanced around where I was at. I almost jumped as she appeared right in front of me. She smiled brightly at me. "Couldn't find me?" I smiled back at her. "Well you are far too fast for me Katherine. I barely stand a chance." "Oh don't worry Mr. Salvatore..." She smiled warmly at me. "You won't have to worry about that for long…" She slowly started walking away, graceful as always, her hands placed neatly behind her back.

I turned and watched her for a moment. Katherine glanced back at me. "Coming?" She held out her small, delicate hand for me. I couldn't help but smile and walk towards her, taking her hand in mine. We slowly walked back to the house together, talking with each other, occasionally laughing with each other, smiling. I loved hearing her beautiful, love-filled laugh. I knew she was a vampire, but didn't care, I lover her with all my heart, and nothing…could ever change that.

We eventually arrived at the house, where we saw father and my younger brother, Stefan, talking in the front. At this point, we were no longer hand in hand, we watched them for a minute, I glanced a peek at Katherine, I didn't say anything, I saw her keeping a close eye on them talking, I could tell she was listening. Eventually she looked at me. "I must be going." She gave me a quick curtsy. "It's been a pleasure Mr. Salvatore." She turned and started to walk off before I had a chance to say anything.

It was then my father and Stefan were looking at me curiously. I realized I was just standing there, looking at them. I was very interested on what they were speaking about, but didn't ask, there was no reason to get father upset with me once again. I nodded at them and walked off, as I didn't see Katherine anywhere, I headed inside.

Stefan's POV

I saw my older brother, Damon watching us. I looked at him. Why was he listening? Had he heard anything of what we were discussing? I didn't really care whether he did or not…it's our father who would take it out on Damon if he had heard so much as a word.

My father turned back to me when he saw Damon walk back into the house. "Damon doesn't need to know." He simply nodded and walked off in the opposite direction of the house. I stood there, thinking about what he had said. I decided to take a stroll. I started walking, after a few minutes, of walking and thinking, I decided to turn back around. As soon as I turned, Katherine was standing there, smiling with her usual, sweet lips. "Hello Stefan. Mind if I join you?" I smiled back at her. "I would be delighted Ms. Katherine."

She smiled just a bit wider at what I said and started walking with me.

Katherine's POV

As I walked and talked with Stefan, I kept looking up at me, admiring that perfect face, with his gorgeous green eyes. I loved him…I knew that much. And of course, I love Damon too. There is just something about Stefan…something that invites me in. Especially his lips, his soft, tender lips I so often want to kiss with my own. I slowly got in front of him, gazing up at him with loving eyes, softly smiling. I couldn't help it…I leaned up and softly kissed him. I closed my eyes, enjoying the feeling of his on mine.

Soon I placed my hands on his shoulders, gently pulling him closer to me. I knew we were in public and pulled back. I smiled when he did, staring lovingly at each other. "Let's go Stefan…" Smiling, I took his hand and started walking. I heard his voice right there behind me. "And where are we headed to?" Glancing back at him, I slightly whispered. "You'll see Mr. Salvatore. It's one of our favorite places to be together." I smiled and slightly giggled and continued walking, leading him in the right direction.

I could tell by the look on his face he was curious, yet happy, excited. When we were only a few yards away, I released his hand and walked behind him, leaning up, I covered his eyes with both my hands. "Don't dare and try and peek." I lead him up to the lake we swam in together about a week ago. "Close your eyes." I told him as I slowly uncovered his eyes. Quickly, I took off my dress and the rest of the underclothes, leaving only my chemise on. Slightly smirking, I turn and look at Stefan. "Open up dear Stefan."

Slowly he opened his eyes, looking right at me, he smiled. "Don't just stand there…I know you would like to go swimming with me." He quickly starting taking off his shirt, I couldn't help but softly laugh. I turned and walked to the side of the lake. Soon he walked up beside me, glancing over at him, I took a step to him, gazing over his chest, and up to his eyes, and I smiled. Reaching up to his lips, I placed one hand on his side, pushing him into the lake. As he fell into the water, causing a big splash, I looked down as he came back up and laughed. "Cold?" I smirked and got in after him.

Stefan's POV

She started to get in after me, I smiled at her, slightly shivering. "Yes…it's…quite cold." Katherine started slowly making her way over to me…watching her, I smiled. As soon as she got to me, she got as close as possible, looking into each others eyes, her arms around my neck gracefully. Lightly, her finger touched my lips; I glanced down at it, and then back up at her mysterious, but absolutely stunning face. She was soaking wet, hair dripping with water. But she was beautiful either way.

Her lips were coming to mine. I couldn't help but notice how impossibly slow it seemed. I just closed my eyes, waiting to feel her comforting, soft, lips. Just watching her coming toward me…I wanted nothing more than to hold her close, and kiss her with all I have.

Just as our lips met, she swiftly turned around, back to me. After a few seconds, I was getting restless and opened my eyes to see her back. "Katherine?" I half swam, half walked to her, gently placing a hand on her shoulder. She quickly turned around when she felt my hand, looked at me a moment before getting out of the water. "Stefan." She said a little nervously. I was quite concerned. Since when did Katherine get nervous?

She looked at me. "We need to leave. Now." She held out a hand. "What? What…why must we go?" I questioned her as I got out of the water. She stared at me a moment. "I think you know Mr. Salvatore." She told me almost accusingly.

At that moment…I knew exactly what she was talking about. Father…she was speaking of father. He knew of vampires. And he spoke to me about it earlier. "I...I..." I stammered as I saw Katherine shake her head and walk to me. "You…me…and Damon…together. Forever." She looked into my eyes and I looked into hers. It was so tempting, to just run off with her.

"Katherine…" I told her hesitantly. "I would love that more than anything, to be with you forever." A smile crept on her face and slowly disappeared at what I said. "But I'm not sure I can leave here." I took her hands ever so lightly in mine, and looked deeply in her eyes. "I love you Katherine Pierce. And I will forever. I won't let anyone hurt you my love." Her hand came up and I felt her touch me on the cheek. "Oh Stefan…I know you do. And I love you to." She edged closer to me. "And that's why I must make it…so we can be together…" She then smiled. "Forever Stefan. Forever."