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Chapter 31 (Part 1):

Stefan twisted this way and that in front of the mirror, trying to get a good look at his back. Although they'd faded away to light scars, he could still see them if he looked closely enough. They would fade away eventually.

M-O-N-S-T

For the first time in a long time, he didn't feel any emotional impact. Only that those feelings had nearly prevented him from being able to save his brother.

And that had made him rethink his existence. Maybe coming back from the dead hadn't been a mistake after all.

Maybe someone actually wanted him alive.

A slow grin spread over his face. He'd never felt so happy in his life! It may have a little to do with his brother telling him he loved him.

Okay, maybe a lot to do with that...

(Part 2):

"Stefan, spare me a minute."

Stefan inwardly groaned. Now was not the right time!

He had just come back from Elena's. Having a few hours with his girlfriend felt good, after everything that had happened.

He and Elena had now set a date for their wedding, in just a few months! Elena had agreed to live in the Boarding House.

She knew just how much it meant to him and he knew that she had started to actually like Damon for real.

Speaking of, he was now standing in front of the staircase that Stefan was just about to walk up. Giving him a scrutinising stare. His hair to be exact.

"Ahh come on Stefan, please don't tell me you're actually competing against Cullen...You two will have to watch out, I may just have to get a hero haircut of my own and steal your thunder!"

Stefan couldn't help but grin at the thought of Damon's hair all...quiffy...

"Duly noted." He hoped that was all he'd wanted to say. He motioned for Damon to move aside. He didn't budge.

Right, this chat wasn't over.

"What is it, Damon?" He knew what it was going to be before he'd opened his mouth.

"You know fully well what this is about. So why haven't you fed?"

"Look, Damon -"

"Why?"

"I'm not -"

"Why?"

"Fine! I was too worried about you, okay? I spent all the time finding a way to get you back, and I did! So just thank me and move on? Please?"

"You didn't feed at all. Not even on a bunny. That was stupid."

Stefan sighed. There was only one way he could end this.

"All right Damon, I promise I will never save your life again." He kept his eyes trained on his brother's.

His brother's eyes sparkled with amusement "Deal."

With a nod, Damon moved away from the staircase into the living room.

Stefan was going to go upstairs when he heard a thud. Coming from the living room.

It could just be Damon playing around...or a reincarnation of his ex-soulmate.

Cautiously, he crept into the room. There was no one there, it must be - A flick, a blur, a thud...

Next thing he knew, he was holding a very shocked Damon against the wall, restraining him from moving an inch, with his fangs out and ready.

Shaking his head to clear his vampire features, he grinned, ecstatic "I believe the term you're searching for is OMG."

Damon's eyes held grudging respect "Hmm. I see you've kept your recent feeding habits hidden. May I ask who?"

Stefan looked down, his face flushing "Uhh Elena."

"Ah. Well, what can I say Stefan? I'm proud of ya."

Stefan relaxed his grip, beaming "Thank -"

Before he realised what had happened, he was slammed against the wall, with fangs bared inches from his neck.

Retreating slightly, Damon gave him the smirk "But you're still lacking skill. Greatly. So training, bright and early tomorrow?"

"Great. Can't wait." There was no point disagreeing.

"Neither can I. Now that I've seen what you can really do when you put your mind to it." Damon's grin as he released him and walked away was a little disconcerting.

Stefan groaned inwardly. Damon really wasn't going to let him get off lightly now. Elena's precious blood was now a gift and a curse.

Thinking back to the morning's events, he realised Damon needed no time at all to get back to normal.

Just because Stefan couldn't be without his brother, it didn't mean he found him any less annoying...

But he decided he could live with it. For now.

I hope you enjoyed this chapter :D

The next chapter will be the last in terms of the set storyline. The chapter after that will be something like an epilogue :)