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Tweak says, "Who do you think you are?"

Stefan (ifeeltoomuch) wrote in mystichillslogs,
@ 2016-09-13 20:22:00

characters: Stefan and Elena
setting: The Falls
summary: Out for a walk.
rating/warnings: Should be low
status: Ongoing and Closed

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Stefan was clearly having some issues with his brother being there. It hadn't be easy for him to be around Damon....not since they had turned. The two of them were brothers, but most people wouldn't know with the way that they acted around one another. Stefan didn't hate him....not anymore, but he certainly wished that Damon would just let the past go and let both of them move on with their lives. How could he still blame him? Did he really want to spend the rest of their eternity following him around and making his life hell? He just couldn't understand that level of boredom. If there was one thing Stefan had learned it was to live in the moment. Sure being a vampire wasn't easy, but there was a lot in this life to see and do and if you spent your time holding grudges you would miss it.

Today was going to be one of those days where he made sure that he saw those amazing things. He had asked Elena to accompany him on a walk to the Falls. Sure there were other places in town to go, but this one seemed the most likely to allow them some time to talk. Damon wasn't as likely to be there. He would be somewhere he could get a drink....or a co-ed, because that is what he did.

They had agreed to meet at the bottom of the trail, so that is where he stood waiting on her to arrive.

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_doppelganger_
2016-09-13 08:45 pm UTC (link)

Elena couldn't quite believe how much she liked Stefan. Before she'd met him, she'd felt a bit lost, slightly dead inside. And then he came along and she felt good for the first time in a very long time.

So when he'd asked her to go on a walk to the Falls, she'd agreed. It would be fun. But she was running late, as per usual. Rushing a bit, Elena smiled as he came into view.

"Hi," she called out. "I'm sorry I'm late."

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	ifeeltoomuch 2016-09-13 09:04 pm UTC (link)
	"It's alright" he answered, a smile appearing on his lips as soon as he saw her come into view. Of course he had heard her coming, but the sight of her coming over the hill was just enough to add that extra bit of joy. "Everything alright?" he asked, just to make sure she was okay. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_doppelganger_ 2016-09-13 09:09 pm UTC (link)
	"It's fine," she assured him with a nod. "Aunt Jenna caught me on the way out, that's all." And she'd been more than happy to let her niece go, happy that Elena was, once again, acting the part of a normal teenage girl. "So...shall we?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ifeeltoomuch 2016-09-14 05:28 pm UTC (link)
	"Yes we shall" he answered with a small smile on his lips. It was nice to be doing something normal again. Sure he couldn't forget everything about his life before, but he could allow himself these few small things. He held out his arm for her to take. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_doppelganger_ 2016-09-14 05:40 pm UTC (link)
	Elena's grin widened at that and her hand stretched out, but instead of taking his arm she reached for his hand. Fingers threaded through his, squeezing lightly. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ifeeltoomuch 2016-09-14 06:49 pm UTC (link)
	He couldn't help smile at that, giving her hand a soft squeeze in return. It felt warm, something he hadn't felt in ages. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_doppelganger_ 2016-09-14 07:07 pm UTC (link)
	"So...are you leading the way?" Elena questioned, glancing over to Stefan before her head ducked a moment, a curtain of dark hair falling down between them. "Or are we just wandering?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ifeeltoomuch 2016-09-14 07:13 pm UTC (link)
	"Oh I know right where we are going" he answered with a small smile, leading the way up the trail his hand still holding onto hers. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_doppelganger_ 2016-09-14 07:16 pm UTC (link)
	Elena's smile widened at that. "Then I'll rely on you to keep us from getting lost." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ifeeltoomuch 2016-09-14 08:03 pm UTC (link)
	"I am alright with that" he answered with a small smile on his lips. "I will keep you safe" he promised. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_doppelganger_ 2016-09-14 08:06 pm UTC (link)
	"I'm sure you will," Elena assured him. She felt safe with him already. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ifeeltoomuch 2016-09-14 09:09 pm UTC (link)
	He held her hand firmly as he led her up to the place he had in mind. It was the best view of the falls. "Are you alright?" he asked, wanting to make sure that he wasn't moving too fast. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_doppelganger_ 2016-09-14 09:11 pm UTC (link)
	"I'm alright," she answered with a smile. "For now, at least. If we keep going, I might need to rest my legs but...this is nothing compared to Caroline's cheerleading bootcamp." She was only slightly teasing. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ifeeltoomuch 2016-09-15 09:19 pm UTC (link)
	"Well you be sure to let me know when you need that rest" he answered with a small smile on his lips. He would be fine of course, so he was more concerned about her....as he always was. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_doppelganger_ 2016-09-15 09:25 pm UTC (link)
	"I will," Elena promised. "Are we going all the way to the top?" She would be fine if so, but she'd need to rest partway up. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ifeeltoomuch 2016-09-16 02:46 pm UTC (link)
	"Oh yes...all the way to the top" he answered he with a small smile. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_doppelganger_ 2016-09-16 03:08 pm UTC (link)
	"This feels an awful lot like a first date." She was teasing, though only slightly. But it was very romantic. Walking to the top of the falls, alone, seeing the beautiful views... She liked it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ifeeltoomuch 2016-09-17 09:50 pm UTC (link)
	"I wouldn't dream of putting any pressure or labels on this" he answered. He wasn't about to con or try to force her into anything. "I just wanted to spend time alone with you" he admitted. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_doppelganger_ 2016-09-17 10:11 pm UTC (link)
	"I wouldn't mind if it was," Elena confided, glancing over to him. But then he said he'd wanted to spend time with her and her heart melted a bit. "...you did?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ifeeltoomuch 2016-09-18 11:31 am UTC (link)
	"Of course I did" he answered with a small smile on his lips. "You're the best thing about this town" he added, a small twinkle of happiness showing through on his face. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_doppelganger_ 2016-09-18 11:50 am UTC (link)
	She flushed at that, her hand squeezing his in response. "You're incredibly sweet to say so." Even if she wasn't sure it was entirely true. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ifeeltoomuch 2016-09-21 05:20 pm UTC (link)
	"And I mean every single word of it" he answered with a small smile on his lips. If it wasn't for her he wouldn't be in the town. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_doppelganger_ 2016-09-21 05:28 pm UTC (link)
	"But you hardly know me," Elena answered, glancing over to him. "How are you so sure?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ifeeltoomuch 2016-09-24 02:59 pm UTC (link)
	"I am an excellent judge of character" he answered, not really sure how else to explain what he was feeling at the moment. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_doppelganger_ 2016-09-24 03:04 pm UTC (link)
	"I hope I can live up to your expectations," she returned, smile widening a hair more. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)