A/N: Sorry the last chapter was so short and kind of off. I wrote it kinda quick. It's more of a filler chapter. This chapter takes place about 4 months after the visit to Stefan and Damon's parents, about half way through the beginning of Elena's second semester.

Winter vacation went too fast for both Stefan and Elena. Elena was now about half way through the beginning of her second semester, and Stefan was walking around work, worrying about her. Even though Stefan made sure she got to class each morning safely, he would still worry throughout the day.

Stefan wipes his face with a now damp handkerchief, shoving it back into the back pocket of his jeans, pulling his muscle shirt off. He was covered in sweat, and that was the way he liked it. The beginning of May and hot weather suited him. He hated the cold. Stefan looked around, watching the men he was supervising. They were all good workers, and they were doing a really good job on the apartment they were currently building. It was a three story apartment building, and in just just a month they already had the entire framing done for the building, and were now starting to put the flooring in on the first floor. A few girls cat called as they walked past the construction site, walking up to the workers, and to Stefan. Stefan only sighed. These same four girls came up every day to bug his employees, and every day Stefan had to make them leave. Tossing his shirt over his shoulder, Stefan quickly rounded up the girls, walking them off the site before they could talk to his men, and before they got hurt.

"Oh, come on Stefan! We just wanted to talk!" One of the girls whined, waving at his workers, who were paying no mind to them.

"Yeah Steffy, we just wanna talk, keep you guys company." Another girl, named Rebekah, pouted, grabbing Stefan's arm and hugging it. She ran her hand up and down Stefan's arm, a smile playing her lips. "You know, you're such a big, strong man. I think you need a real girl, one that can handle such a big man."

Stefan removed Rebekah's hand from his arm, crossing his arms.

"My girlfriend can handle me, and she loves me. Now please, leave the premises before I call the cops." Stefan says sternly, his jaw ticking in annoyance.

Rebekah huffs, her face going from pout to an annoyed glare. "Fine. Let's go girls. I'm sure the college boys down the road will enjoy our company."

Rebekah and her friends leave, walking down the road towards the college. Stefan was glad the girls had left. Checking the time on his cell, he decided to give the guys lunch.

"Alright guys, take an hour for lunch. We meet back here at one. Remember to get water to drink." Stefan calls out to his men, smiling.

The men all stopped working and slowly made their way to their vehicles. Stefan walks over to his Mustang, tossing is wet shirt into the back seat as he gets into the drivers side. It was too hot to walk to the college today, and Stefan didn't want to be late for he and Elena's lunch date. Starting his car, Stefan puts his sunglasses on and drives to the college, pulling into his old parking spot, which surprisingly no one had taken yet. He got our of his car, and after spraying himself down with old spice, he made his way to the picnic table he and Elena always met at for lunch. Stefan took a seat, pulling his phone out and playing a game until Elena came over, dropping her backpack and a small picnic basket onto the ground, and wrapping her arms around Stefan from behind, kissing his cheek.

"Hello sweaty." Elena says with a smile, taking a seat beside Stefan.

Stefan grins and kisses Elena. "Hello love. How did class go?"

Elena kisses Stefan back, picking up the basket of food she had brought and sitting it on the table in front of them.

"Horrible. Our teacher was out, so they had a sub from another class come in and teach. It was like high school all over again. Thankfully, we got out of the test, they moved it to tomorrow. Though in my next class I have to do a presentation, and I'm a nervous wreck." Elena explains, pulling out two bottle of water from the basket, followed by two small subs and a bowl of fruit.

Stefan opens the bowl of fruit, popping a piece of apple into his mouth.

"You don't have to be nervous, love. You practiced last night and sounded amazing. You'll do great." Stefan tells her, opening his sub.

Stefan loved when Elena made them lunch. She always made everything fresh, and it was always healthy and gave them both energy. If it weren't for Elena, Stefan would be eating fast food and drinking soda instead of having a home made lunch.

"I'm just worried because I know if I don't pass this presentation, I have a chance at failing the class. This presentation is the middle of the semester one, and is about sixty percent of our grade." Elena sighs, popping a grape into her mouth.

Stefan leans over and gives Elena a hug, kissing her. "Don't stress about it right now then. Lets enjoy our lunch."

Elena kisses Stefan back and smiles. The two of them enjoy their lunch, Elena asking how things at the job site were going. Stefan told Elena about the girls coming up and bugging him again, and about how far they were getting. Stefan spotted the girls trying to flirt with some of the guys playing football and pointed them out to Elena, who only laughed. When they finished their food, Elena and Stefan cleaned up their trash and Stefan took the basket back to his car, putting it in the back seat. Elena followed, and handed Stefan another bottle of water. Stefan took it and put it in the car, turning and kissing Elena long and deep. Elena kissed Stefan back laying her head on his shoulder.

"I really don't want to do this." She says softly, looking up at Stefan.

Stefan takes her hand and gives it a squeeze. "You'll do great, I promise." Stefan reassures, kissing her once more. "I'll be home at five tonight. Gotta meet up with Damon and update him on how things are going."

"Alright. I'll be home before that, so dinner should be done by the time you get home."

Stefan gets into his car, starting it. "I love you, Elena, and remember what I said." Stefan tells her, smiling.

Elena leans down and kisses Stefan, smiling as well. "I love you too Stefan, and I will. Be safe at work, and I'll see you when you get home."

"See you when I get home."

Stefan watches as Elena heads back to class, then drives back to the job site. He hated leaving her, and knew the worry would start any time now.