"It's a simple enough spell, but it will take it out of you. You will need to stay the night away from her" The witch stated as she shut her grimoire. "Shall we start straight away?" Renay nodded and held onto Elijah's hand, as the witch stood up. "You two will need to be separated, just in case of a backfire"

Renay then followed the woman into a separated room. She couldn't deny she was scared; she began to regret performing the spell in the first place.

Lydia sat curled up on the sofa whilst she played with her curls. She wasn't sure where Stefan disappeared to; he was probably eating bunnies somewhere. Chuckling to herself at how calm she was with him, she changed the channel. There was nothing on and despite the grand house the reception was shit.

Turning off the television she chucked the remote to the side and stretched, running her hands through her hair as she did. She wondered when everyone would get back; being home alone in a large house can be creepy especially knowing that there's a vampire out there hunting you down. Suddenly Stefan strolled into the room; she quickly realized that the way she was stretching pushed out her cleavage, so she quickly stopped.

"Do you want anything to eat? Pizza maybe?" He smiled as he spoke, making her melt. He was so hot, how could his ex leave him?

"Yeah sure! Just a margarita please" He nodded and then left to room to order the take away. "Snap out of it Lydia!" She whispered to herself before dragging herself upstairs.

She flopped down on her bed and put on some music as she changed into lounge pants and a vest. Twisting her hair into a messy bun she began to sing along to the lyrics.

"C'est le malaise du moment. L'épidémie qui s'étend. La fête est finie on descend. Les pensées qui glacent la raison. Paupières baissées, visage gris. Surgissent les fantômes de notre lit. On ouvre le loquet de la grille! Du taudis qu'on appelle maison" She spun around the room, knowing every word by heart.

Stefan was walking up the stairs as he heard her; he noticed the door was slightly open so he stepped closer. He knew what she was saying but he was sure that she didn't. Once the song ended she flung the door open and screamed. She slapped his arm and scowled.

"Stefan Salvatore stop being such a creeper!" He began to laugh at her as she barged past him.

"I was only going to tell you that the food's here….And I'm not a creeper, your just not paying attention" She turned her face towards him and scowled.

"You are! Three times today you've scared me shitless! Now stop it" She ran down stairs but was beaten by Stefan, she screamed again as he appeared in front of her. "Four times!" He began to laugh and then walked into the kitchen. She followed him and poured herself a drink. "Do you want one?" He shook his head and walked into the lounge carrying the food. They sat and ate until Stefan broke the silence.

"Do you know what you were singing?"

"Well you're either curious or know French…which is it? I know what the song is about…there's an English version" She took a bite of the pizza and watched him.

"I know a bit of French…some Italian too" She smirked

"With a name like Salvatore it doesn't surprise me" There was a silence before she continued to speak "How did you become a vampire then?"

"How are you so calm about it?" She smiled before taking a sip from her drink.

"I dunno….I've lived with Sage for ages…and I've known Elijah and Finn since I was a baby. It doesn't bother me! So tell me!" He sighed before looking deep into her bright blue eyes.

"Well I fell in love with a girl, who turned out to be a vampire. She fed me and my brother her blood because she loved us both…And she got found out, and when we tried to save her we got shot"

"Is falling in love with the same girl a recurring thing?" Stefan smiled and looked into her eyes longingly.

"I hope not…" Lydia blushed and quickly looked away from his gaze. "So what about your love department?" She laughed and shook her head.

"I have none…"

"You've never had a boyfriend?" Stefan raised his eyebrows, he couldn't believe it.

"Nope, never been kissed either…" She bit into her lip and closed her eyes; she wished she didn't just say that. He didn't seem to notice and continued to drink his whiskey.

"How come?" He asked without looking at her. She rubbed her arm awkwardly; she'd never spoken about this to anyone.

"No-one's ever like me" Stefan began to cough on his drink; she jumped to his side "Are you alright?" He nodded as he cleared his throat.

"Yes, thank you. I just can't believe it…You're beautiful" Her eyes widened and she began to feel her cheeks blush.

"T-Thank you…" She didn't really know how to react. He then sat up and rubbed his eyes.

"I'm sorry…that was too forward…" She shook her head before moving towards him, she pressed her lips against his. She bolted back and stood up, placing her hand on her head.

"I'm so sorry Stefan!" She ran out of the room and into the kitchen.

As she entered Stefan appeared in front of her. He placed his hand on her cheek before pulling her close to him. He looked into her now widened blue eyes. He could hear her heart beat faster as he caressed her cheek with his thumb. He smacked his lips against hers, her hand going to his cheek as he wrapped his arms around her body. He ran his tongue across her lip, before she granted him permission to introduce his tongue. He could tell she was new to this but he didn't care, he pulled away and smiled. She smiled and giggled.

"So that's what it's like?" He nodded "Wow" She then remembered the bond "Uh-oh"

"What's wrong?" He frowned as she covered her mouth with her fingers.

"The bond between me and Renay…I hope she didn't know" Stefan bit into his lip and laughed as she began to giggle again. "That will be an awkward conversation…I'm sorry for ruining the moment" He shook his head.

"You didn't. Come on let's go watch something…" He wrapped his arm around her shoulders and led her into the lounge.

They spent the rest of the night watching whatever was on. Soon Lydia fell asleep in his arms, he watched her for a moment before carefully lifting her up in his arms. He carried her upstairs and into her room, placing her gently onto her bed. He kissed her forehead and left the room, leaving her to sleep.

*Dream*

Lydia opened her eyes slowly; it was still night-time. She sat up in her bed and rubbed her eyes, she didn't understand how she was awake. Looking at her phone she realized it was 2am, she then grumbled and flopped back into her pillows.

"Hello darling…" She bolted up and looked towards the shadow in the corner that soon morphed into a figure. His English accent was unmistakable, he'd found her. "You think you could hide forever?" He appeared by her bed, his haunting brown eyes piercing through hers.

"Elijah!" She called out but he grabbed her throat, pulling her closer to his face.

"He cannot hear you my sweet" She began to shake uncontrollably as he pushed her against the furthest wall.

"STEFAN!" She screamed hoping anyone would come and save her, but no-one came. He pinned her against the wall, inhaling her scent. "ELIJAH!" She screamed with all her might but he pressed his index finger against her quivering lips.

"No-one can hear you" She whispered in her ear, she gasped for breath as she felt his body grow closer to hers. Placing his hand on her hip he pulled her closer, they were face to face. "You are beautiful…" He crashed his lips against hers, forcing the intimate kiss onto her. She cried as his hands roamed her body, he finally pulled back. His vampire features showing she screamed. He plunged his fangs into her neck, and drained her. Her body was being shook but not by Kol.

"Lydia! Wake up!" It was Stefan voice, but she couldn't see him. "LYDIA!"

Her eyes burst open and saw Stefan about her, his hands on her shoulders. His face was full of concern as he pulled her into his arms.

"Shhh! It's alright…it was just a dream" He whispered into her ear.

"He hurt me Stefan!" Stefan stroked her head as she cried into his chest.

"Just go back to sleep…Elijah will be back in the morning"

"What if I have that dream again?" He kissed her forehead

"You won't…trust me" She nodded and closed her eyes. Her breathing calmed as he cradled her, he moved her back down and lay beside her. She snuggled into his chest and fell asleep again. But this time he changed her dreams, and this time she slept peacefully.