The Vampire Diaries, "A Confident Love" Stefan/Elena [pg13]

[quirkysmuse]

Fandom: The Vampire Diaries
Title: A Confident Love
Author: Paynesgrey
Characters/Pairing: Stefan/Elena, mention of Damon
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Romance
Word Count: 300
Notes: Written for the "Surprise" theme at fanfic_bakeoff.
Spoilers: Season 2.01

Summary: Elena's love gives him confidence.



Within the rare solemn hours, he makes love to her and solidifies their trust. It’s her kiss, her hands in his hair and body arching toward his that reassures him and gives him confidence. She isn’t going anywhere. “I love you” escapes her lips, and her face is soft without tears, and she moans to his touch.

He’s not worried. Elena isn’t going to leave him. Not for Damon, not when Stefan draws her into his arms and she quickly forgets everything else - the blood, the horror, and even Katherine’s return.

Stefan is surprised that he isn’t more jealous. He admits that at times he may have been, and sometimes he feels flashes of it, but with her, it never remains. Elena is too kind, but she also knows how much Damon means to him. “It’s not about hate,” he tells her, and he kisses her forehead and draws her into his lap, letting her shuddering body calm from the anger and distress.

“You’re too good to him,” Elena says starkly, and he weaves his fingers through her hair and nuzzles her cheek.

“Shh,” he says, and she settles against his body. He’s never felt such warmth against his coldness, not from anyone like this. It’s all Elena. “He’s my brother.”

She nods, and Stefan knows she understands - but only for his sake. He knows that deep inside Elena wants to hate Damon, but she can’t. Her heart doesn’t darken that deeply, and Stefan loves that about her.

More than anything Stefan is grateful; however, he isn’t worried about Damon. Elena is his, and she’s made that clear.

If anything, Damon has destroyed his chances with Elena all on his own. Honestly, Stefan thinks as he holds Elena possessively, he doesn’t feel Damon’s loss is really his concern.

Comments

[garnet-words.livejournal.com]

I really like this... feels very in character for where Stefan is right now. One of my fave things about the episode was his "he saw the ring" line, and you really show his feelings toward Damon nicely here.

[quirkysmuse.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! :)

[eternal-moonie.livejournal.com]

AWESOME story honey! I really loved this!!

[quirkysmuse.livejournal.com]

Thank you! :)

[scorpiod1.livejournal.com]

I really, really liked this. The Elena/Stefan is sweet and lovely but I also like how you portray their feelings towards Damon, neither of them, especially Stefan, can hate Damon.

[quirkysmuse.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! :)

[leni-ba.livejournal.com]

I've only watched a couple episodes, but I must say that this feels a lot like the show. Especially loved Stegan's insight regarding Elena's feelings (and his own) for Damon.

Because, really, who can hate Damon?

[quirkysmuse.livejournal.com]

Thanks for reading!

[deathly-smirk.livejournal.com]

There's not alot of writers that can get Stefan right and usually end up writing him as a 2D, flawless character. Mercifully you didn't - girl (or boy) you are very talented! Only wish it was longer :)

[quirkysmuse.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much!
*I'm a girl by the way ;)