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"So.... Is Stefan going to be your boyfriend?"

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an amused albeit curious smile twitched at the older gilbert's lips, a little laugh sounding from elena at the younger's curiosity. stefan was definitely officially her boyfriend in her mind, even if they had yet to make it that way out loud. the taller brunette paused from holding the box of cereal, "what do you think? should he be my boyfriend? i need the maggie - approval, after all." elena sweetly smiled, then proceeded to pour her cornflakes into the white bowl she places in front of her. plus, she was definitely curious what she thought about stefan.

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catching the way he turned his gaze from her, elena could tell it seemed to bother him. it was in the same feeling she hated to ask, but curiousity overwhelmed her too much not to. "yes, if i ever decided to change my mind– i'd want you to be there every step of the way." especially when just listening to the milder alternative frightened her still, she thought about how dying almost felt once... so doing it again, intentionally, was just a new level of something unsettling. then, she was forgetting the rest of what being a vampire entails that would have her completely freaked out. then warm eyes drifted away, a saddened thought took over her of how being a mother would be stripped away from her and an even sadder thought... why did that matter anyway? stefan was who she loved, there would never be any changing that but because of his vampirism there would be no such thing as being a parent anyway. the idea broke her heart, they'd never share that because their reality was vastly different than typical couples. she appreciated him being honest, however. easily kissing him back to silently say thank you, for always being honest and never controlling. & melting away the longing and sadness left glooming inside her chest. her hand wrapped around the back of his neck, fingers brushing though his locks. eyes fluttered back open after their lips part & a sweet smile overtook her olive features at his offer to make her food, "no one cooks better than chef salvatore, but i kind of am feeling spontaneous. we could go somewhere, maybe somewhere different this time other than the grill? but where... would be the question." she tapped her chin, eyes squinting in thought.

while it was a less than ideal situation , it was one he was more than willing to embark on if it was what she wanted . stefan was prepared for it all , but it didn't mean any of it pleased him . damon knew that . damon knew that the thoughts of her and their future together would ultimately ruin a perfectly calm , normal night for the couple . what he didn't think damon expected was for the conversation to lead to elena asking questions about her own potential transition . " uh, " stefan looked away for a moment. he was always uncomfortable with the idea of turning other people and he rarely ever did it in his own lifetime . but for forever with elena ? of course he'd thought about it . " well , if you really wanted to someday , we'd find a way to do it peacefully . no chaos or bloodshed . you'd be entirely in control . maybe in your sleep , with me next to you the entire time if you want me to be . and then you'd just wake up and it'd be done . " partially done . there was the matter of her having to feed , which he didn't imagine she'd take well to . but if it was a choice she wanted to make , truly wanted , then he would make it happen for her . and after hearing her so easily confess her love for him , and seeing the way her face lit up just for him , stefan determined there was just about anything he'd make happen for her . anything to keep her happy . unable to help himself , stefan leaned in to close the gap between them , pressing his lips to her own for a loving kiss . he took his time , showing her how deeply his love ran for her through action rather than repeating himself . " mm . do you want me to make dinner ? or we can go out . whatever you'd like , but you should eat . " and they should move on to less morbid topics of conversation .

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bambi eyes wanted to almost roll at how painfully great he was at somehow knowing how to say just the right things. she could tell it was entirely authentic too, not just words he was spewing to get on her good side. it was no wonder she was having these moments of doubt, paranoia, insecurities; all a mix in whatever exactly it may be... he was like a prince from her favorite princess books she read as a child. how genuinely kind, attentive and caring he is... when those chararistics were scarce in this world. he was a rare hearted being, she would be an idiot not to see that. luckily, she wasn't blinded to it any longer– espresso hues were glued on emeralds, softening each second the longer she listened and stared at him. absorbing his every word and paying close attention to his expressions as he spoke.

"okay, prince charming, so what you're saying is... i'm just the good twin and you prefer the good twin over the evil one." she finally spoke, turning this into something more lighthearted. "i know," elena agreed softly, feeling guilt now she even had to make him reassure her of that. "really, stefan..." her hand took one of his, her turn to reassure him now, "i do know, i promise. i just– got into my head about it is all. it's stupid. i'm going to blame it on the cliche it must be almost that time of month thing. you wouldn't believe how crazy it makes most of us act." she giggles, squeezing his hand and then pushing herself up on tip toes to press a soft kiss to his cheek to make up for it.

letting out a small breath, stefan didn't want to invalidate elena's worries or worse, pass on discussing them. "you're right." gingerly placing out his hands, lips pressed thinly. "i'm sorry." apology rolling off stefan's lips sincere and honest. hoping she would reach out and accept his touch, the vampire accepted the small scolding. the betrayal of her smile and amusement to his nickname given caused an infectious grin that stefan tried his best to conceal. wiggling his fingers, stefan almost groaned with discomfort at the lack of the doppelganger's touch against his own. "while i can understand where that's coming from and why you would worry, i just need you to trust me on this." pausing, stefan canted his head back a fraction. "but... i'm aware that there's work in order to prove that my words are actually meaningful."

if there was anything the younger salvatore brother could do to sway her fears, he would. stefan would have moved mountains for the gilbert woman. she had simply stolen and captured his heart the more he'd learned of her and her life. there was something about elena that allowed stefan to finally feel alive for the first time since 1864. that alone had nothing to do with the fact that she and katherine were doppelgangers but rather, it had everything to do with elena and her personality, heart, and compassion. eyes linked to doe eyes, green hues blazing with adoration though soft. "i would do anything to show you that. you know that, right?"

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"well, i'm not saying i haven't." brunette corrects, brows perking. "i'm just saying those things are banned right now, you can't distract me with the prettiest green eyes and sweetness that makes me all mushy inside. that's cheating." she scolded him all while understanding she was simultaneously complimenting him. it was fashionably her way of trying to scold stefan– it just ended up gently scolding, if that. since she had an extremely hard time being mean to him even when she felt cranky and annoyed by him. especially when he was nicknaming her. "and hey. you don't know what i've thought of anyway, stefy bear." trying to parrot him, but only ending up making her cheeks hurt as a stupid smile betrays her. calling him that causing too much amusement stirring inside her chest.

"that's true. you haven't ever given me a reason to doubt it..." she reasoned, thinking that was true. stefan was right, he had never done that. then, she went quiet and had to pry her thoughts apart. stop acting so irrational and communicate what her attitude was about, because she soon realized that wasn't very healthy of her to do. once she figured out the root of what was bothering her, elena hesitantly but openly spoke up, "i guess my main issue is... what if that person is someone you're still more fonder of? you met her first, after all. and i also get to thinking... maybe i only was noticed or liked because i look like her." no irritation in her voice this time, just growing smaller in insecurities and self doubt gnawing at her.

the brooding vampire couldn't deny that the elderly insults did sting. not because she meant it but because he wished that somehow he could dispel such insecurities with a mere look. perhaps stefan could, convince elena that she was his soulmate; emerald eyes shimmering softly in the dim light while he observed her. however, her words caused a smile to trickle upon his pale face, a slight cockiness while he remained nearest the doppelganger. "adorable sweetness," stefan nearly murmured the echo, allowing elena to protest. "i think you've thought of this far too many times, 'lena." yup, he was throwing out the nicknames, trying to pull every card from up his charming sleeve.

"this is me, being completely submissive and waving my white flag." though a bit serious, stefan's tone showed a lightness, one only elena gilbert knew. if he could have it his way, stefan would have wanted to know elena gilbert first. even though he'd had history with katherine and genuinely did love the brunette, his reality had crashed and burned the moment he'd turned. "i promise, elena. you're the only one i have eyes for." and that was a factual statement spilling from the vampire's lips.

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There's no touching during this part. It's about the simple intimacy of the near touch.

THE VAMPIRE DIARIES (2009–2017) — S01E19 | miss mystic falls

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"a thousand, right? 1000 a.d. or something?" elena feigned ignorance as the brunette sassed the taller, dark brows knitting. staring at him in annoyance, amber hues boring through him in a mild anger. then he came closer, closing off the space and minimizing her effort to remain angry. hand lifts, lithe finger pressing to his perfectly sculpted lips to hush him, "okay, nope. you don't get to charm your way with your handsome stare and adorable sweetness." even if it was so close to working.

she didn't miss the way he ignored her comment about her question, even though that might've been caused by distracting him from calling him way older than he actually is. but now because of that, she wasn't opposed to jumping to all kinds of conclusions in that moment with jealousy burning through her and a quantity of other emotions that acquainted the feeling. "it's like feeling like second best to a twin... or what if there's even another twin that was once in your picture? and i'm actually the third. great– now we're probably triplets."

"wh-- a thousand?" was that all that stefan was taking away from the disagreement? no. though both his brows furrowed tightly, eyes half squinting as if to silently plead for mercy. the brooding vampire couldn't fault the brunette, knowing how vastly different katherine was from elena hadn't mattered. gently inching a step towards elena then, stefan continued to proceed with caution. both eyes flicked over her body language, ears honing in on the pace of her heartbeat. "welllll," he allowed the word to hang off his lips.

pondering each tiny movement towards the woman, stefan made sure to keep his eyes glued to elena. "you know for a few reasons. but," pausing, providing more tension and silence for just a second, he continued. "if you need to know again, elena, if you need reassurance," then he halted right before her, exhaling a gentle breath as his face neared elena's. "i'm happy to provide it." one of his palms came to rest on the side of her head, fingers weaving through her hair softly.

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♡ . . . continued. + with @jadedsalvatore .

hating the way the answer didn't suffice and left her unsatisfied even more than she initially was, elena momentarily twisted away to focus on something else in her stubbornness to just trust him and let it go. but it was a futile attempt. it felt embarrassing to be bombarded with so many insecurities and getting deep into her head at once. "how do i know that exactly? wouldn't you feel the same if i had a boyfriend a thousand years ago, who looked exactly the same?" yes, she was upping his age– because she was grumpy.

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"yes, i'll be the old lady with wrinkles in the nursing home who gets visited by her hot young boyfriend but everyone thinks he's my grandson." elena joked, shaking her head at how messed up the situation actually is. "a complete scandal," she quipped, tiny smile playing on her features before it faded. the future could really sound depressing, if she allowed it. it would probably be easier if she wanted to freeze time turning her old and immortal, for how tragic stefan having to slowly watch her grow old and eventually leave him in death would be. the idea made her heart sink into her stomach, it was horribly sad and left her feeling guilty as gaze dropped else where. "and... how would i turn, if i wanted to?" she questioned hesitantly. the thought of dying first was frightening. it was just hypothetical speaking, she just wondered how would she even become what he was if she were to be on board with that. "good," her smile genuinely returned as he considered her words and relief resonated through her voice. briefly closing her eyes as their foreheads touched then opening again to peer up at the taller, "i know that, stefan. you never give me a reason to doubt it and that's why i love you too, so much." wider smile blossomed across olive visage as he stared at her with tenderness, said her favorite words and his thumb caressed her skin while her hand on his own cheek mirrored his actions.

of course he thought about it . stefan almost always thought about their future . but he did a hell of a job internalizing those feelings and tucking them into a space in his mind he wouldn't allow to hurt him -- at least it wasn't supposed to until damon said every awful thought he'd had out loud . the worst part of having the person who hated him most be his own brother was that at the end of the day , damon knew him better than anyone . he knew exactly where to hit to make it hurt . " it can be simple : either you choose to turn on your own terms , or i stay beside you for as long as you'll have me . i'll be your younger , hot boyfriend . it'll start a real scandal . " he tried to make light of the situation , to get her to stop overthinking it and see that even in his humor he was being entirely honest . he'd be hers for as long as she'd have him . the question was how long that'd last . assuming being associated with him wouldn't kill her first , elena was going to grow up . she was going to want more . she was going to move on , just like the rest of the world did while he'd stay exactly the same . he sighed as she began to get frustrated , something he never intended for her to feel when he decided to be honest about what was happening . " keep him out and you in . i like that . " he nodded gently as her hands cupped his face , keeping him grounded in more ways than she'd ever know . stefan leaned forward to press his forehead against her own gently . his eyes closed for a moment , giving him the chance to try and tuck the thoughts back into the back of his mind and keep her touch at the forefront . " i love you , you know that ? " his eyes opened to finally meet hers again as he reached up to gently brush his fingers along her own cheek adoringly .

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"suffering from heatstroke but fashionably so." elena's amusement was in her laugh & gleaming in her doe eyes, it was intriguing to learn in more ways than one. "do you like your style now or your style back then better?" asking to know more about him. "i know, i just worry she'll change her mind or– something else will arise." it seems to always work out that way in her life. "but thank you, stefan." for his suggestion. a sweet smile pulled at her glossy lips, that meant a lot to her even if she'll hope they can refrain from needing to do all of that. "with the exception of one vampire." she corrected, grinning and cupping his chin with her palm while she leans in to kiss his cheek. face lit up with curiousty piqued when he announced there would be a surprise. "when do i get to find out?" she excitedly questions, wondering when he thinks they can head out for their adventure. "why not? it's so cute. what if it would make a perfect profile picture?" brunette giggled while she made sure it saved to her camera roll, she was just teasing him but he didn't have to know it was only teasing.

eyes  playfully  narrowed  at  the  brunette  as  she  pointed  a  finger.  his  expression  softened  when  elena  tenderly  brushed  some  stray  hairs  back.  if  stefan  knew  that  his  troubled  mind  kept  her  up  at  night,  he  would  try  to  keep  the  worrying  to  a  bare  minimum.  hating  the  fact  that  everything  was  coming  down  at  a  time  in  her  life  where  she  should  be  figuring  out  her  future,  not  being  terrorized  by  vampires  and  other  supernatural  entities.  “we  were  suffering  in  the  name  of  fashion  and  sophistication.”  he  shook  his  head  slowly,  eyes  closed  briefly  having  in  mind  that  wearing  an  abundance  of  layers  in  the  summer  was  the  least  terrible  thing  back  then.  “i  don’t  see  why  jenna  wouldn’t  be  able  to  keep  the  house.  i  mean,  this  is  her  home  now.  your  home  and  jeremy’s.  if  you  need  any  help  with  that,  i'll do something.”  compulsion  was  convenient  when  there  wasn’t  any  way  around  situations,  rarely  did  he  abuse  that  power.  only  when  necessary.  of  course,  when  he  lost  control,  that  was  another  story.  “by  no  mystic  falls  drama,  does  that  also  mean  no  vampires?”  an  impish  expression  settled  on  the  vampire’s  face  to  show  he  was  merely  teasing.  his  smile  only  spreads  broader  as  she  pulled  him  in  closer,  “i  know  a  place  i  think  you’ll  like.  but  i  won’t  tell  you  ‘cause  it’s  a  surprise.”  attention  fell  to  the  picture  of  them,  holding  back  at  chuckle.  if  he  were  human,  his  face  would  be  flushed  in  bashful  embarrassment.  lips  parted  open  to  protest  her  claim  but  the  bright  on  her  face  only  inspired  one  on  his  own.  “never  show  that  to  anyone,  please.” 

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Elena Gilbert + Her Founders’ Party Dress in The Vampire Diaries 1.04 ‘Family Ties’

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✧ — ⋆   𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐓𝐒 .

some  ideas  for  first  meeting  prompts  that  may  help  break  the  ice  between  characters .  feel  free  to  amend  contexts  &  roles  where  required !  violent  &  alcohol  related  prompts  present . 

[ BAR ]  :   for  your  muse  to  join  mine  at  a  bar  [ DINER ]  :  for  your  muse  to  join  mine  at  a  diner / restaurant   [ SAVE ] :  for  your  muse  to  step  in  to  save  my  muse  in  a  fight  [ FAKE ] :  for  your  muse  to  pretend  to  know  my  muse  in  public  to  save  them  from  a  difficult  encounter [ RUN ] :  for  your  muse  to  grab  my  muse’s  hand  and  tell  them  to  run  [ STEAL ]  :  for  your  muse  to  try  to  steal  from  my  muse  ( pickpocketing ,  in  their  home  etc  –  feel  free  to  specify  context ! ) [ STUDY ] :  for  your  muse  to  join  mine  to  study / read   [ PICNIC ] :  for  your  muse  to  join  mine  on  a  picnic  [ FIRST  DATE ] :  for  your  muse  to  meet  mine  for  a  first  date   [ BREAK  IN ] :  for  our  muses  to  break  in  somewhere  together  [ ATTACK ] :  for  your  muse  to  try  to  attack  mine  ( specify  context ! ) [ DANCE ] :  for  your  muse  to  invite  mine  to  dance  [ PAY ] :  for  your  muse  to  pay  for  my  muse’s  item(s)  ( specify  context ! ) [ TAXI ] :  for  our  muses  to  share  a  taxi  ride  somewhere [ CAR ] :  for  your  muse  to  jump  in  my  muse’s  car  and  tell  them  to  drive [ LOCKED  OUT ] :  for  your  muse  to  be  locked  out  of  their  apartment  &  to  ask  for  help  from  mine  [ DIY ] :  for  your  muse  to  ask  mine  for  help  with  diy  in  their  home  [ DARE ] :  for  your  muse  to  approach  mine  on  a  dare [ PATCH ] :  for  your  muse  to  help  mine  with  an  injury [ COMFORT ] :  for  your  muse  to  comfort  mine  [ SWIM ] :  for  your  muse  to  throw  mine  into  the  sea /  a  river /  pool  ( specify ! ) [ RESTRAINED ] :  for  our  muses  to  be  tied  up  together  [ CRY ]  :  for  your  muse  to  find  mine  crying   [ KIDNAP ] :  for  your  muse  to  kidnap  mine [ DRUNK ] :  for  your  muse  to  look  after  mine  while  drunk  [ ZOMBIE ] :  for  our  muses  to  be  caught  in  a  zombie  attack  together  [ TRAPPED ] :  for  our  muses  to  be  trapped  somewhere  together  ( stuck  in  a  storm ?  kidnapped  together ?  dodgy  lock  on  a  door ? )  [ WARN ] :  for  your  muse  to  warn  mine  of  incoming  danger [ COFFEE SHOP ] :  for  your  muse  to  join  mine  at  a  coffee  shop  /  café [ WORK ] :  for  your  muse  to  help  train  mine  on  the  first  day  of  their  job  [ ROOMMATES ] :   for  your  muse  to  be  my  muse’s  roommate  ( feel  free  to  specify  whether  in  a  college  or  a  regular  setting ! ) [ BOOKSHOP ] :  for  our  muses  to  meet  in  a  bookshop  [ EVENT ] :  for  our  muses  to  meet  at  a  charity  event   [ FUNDRAISING ] :  for  our  muses  to  team  up  to  raise  money  for  charity  ( feel  free  to  specify  potential  ideas ! ) [ COMPETITORS ] :  for  our  muses  to  be  rivals  in  a  competition  [ KARAOKE ] :  for  our  muses  to  sing  karaoke  together  [ MUTUAL  FRIEND ] :  for  our  muses  to  meet  through  a  mutual  friend [ STOOD  UP ] :  for  your  muse  to  join  mine  on  a  date  after  noticing  that  they  have  been  stood  up [ MISSION ] :  for  our  muses  to  meet  on  a  mission  [ UNDERCOVER ] :  for  your  muse  to  approach  mine  while  undercover [ MUSUEM ] :  for  our  muses  to  meet  at  a  museum  [ ABANDONED ] :  for  our  muses  to  meet  in  an  abandoned  building  [ STARGAZING ] :  for  our  muses  to  meet  while  stargazing  [ ROOFTOP ] :  for  your  muse  to  find  mine  on  a  rooftop 

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NINA DOBREV as ELENA GILBERT THE VAMPIRE DIARIES — 1.01 "Pilot"

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NINA DOBREV as Elena Gilbert in THE VAMPIRE DIARIES | 1.08 “162 Candles”

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ELENA GILBERT IN THE VAMPIRE DIARIES | S01E05 “You’re Undead To Me”

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ELENA GILBERT IN THE VAMPIRE DIARIES | S01E04 “Family Ties”

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"yes, it is. because thinky means .. you possibly have lighter things circulating in your head. broody face means something much more serious and then i get worried." elena clarified, softly laughing even if the matter was serious. then, she received her answer and expressions softened, a semi widened look taking over fawn hues at something that shouldn't even be shocking yet somehow still affected her. mostly because worry was starting to settle in her ribcage again. "i hope stefan, that doesn't mean you have thoughts about it– about how realistic it is." elena allows her worries to become outside thoughts. there was a pause & then her voice picked up, "maybe we need to establish something between us, about the future. so it can stop becoming such an issue every time someone or something brings it up. so we can stop avoiding the reality, but feel secure about it. it's hard facing the reality of this, i know.. it's because we love each other so much, it's hard to face i'll grow older and you'll stay young. that could be fixed only if i wanted to become a vampire or either there was some magical fix to being a vampire, to undo it somehow. but i don't want to become one and nor is there a known way to reverse vampirism. which– doesn't make sense to me.. if it's possible to become one, it should be possible to un-become one." she grumbled at the universe's logic & then frowned, because it couldn't be that easy. there would always be a lingering sadness, that they couldn't share a normal human life together. but, she knew she was willing to sacrifice all of it just to love him. "so all we can do is accept our situation. take it day by day and realize yes, damon's doing what damon does best and just trying to mess with you. his 'eternal misery' logic is stupid and disgusting as usual," she angrily added as words burned through her teeth because she felt extremely protective over stefan, hands gently cupping his face while voice sweetly urged once more, "keep him out and keep what i say in." as doe hues searched the most beautiful sea greens.

" and this thinky face , it's more appealing than my broody face ? " stefan was grateful for the opportunity to lighten the conversation , despite knowing exactly where it was headed . elena's curious nature was one of the things he loved most about her . she cared . she cared deeply enough that she'd willingly involve herself in the drama of two very old , very problematic , brothers just to make sure stefan felt reassured and less broody . where stefan would usually sweep things under the rug and let a couple decades of distance heal wounds between him and damon , elena forced honesty and transparency . it was a good thing once they got past all the awkward . " you . it was about you . about us . about how realistic a future between us could be . " a real future . the kind he craved with her more than anything . but elena would grow up , and want change , and children , and someone who could do all those things with her . it would never be him . ' the only thing you could offer elena gilbert is early access to her grave , little brother . every day you're in her life , she has less of a chance at one . ' damon's words rang loud and clear in his mind . " he's just trying to screw with me . eternity of misery and all that... "

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