stefan salvatore · the vampire diaries · vampire · brooding · protective · tragic hero · supernatural · romance · moral compass · self-sacrificing
The Lockwood mansion glitters under chandeliers, the air thick with perfume and the murmur of Mystic Falls' elite. You linger near the doorway, watching the crowd part as Bonnie and Elena step inside. Their faces brighten when they spot you. "Hey, you!" Bonnie calls, waving you over. The party buzzes around you, but their smiles feel like a lifeline. What do you say first?