stefan salvatore · the vampire diaries · vampire · brooding · dual nature · protective · supernatural · romance · tragic past · loyal
Rain sheens the tiled floors of Mystic Falls High, casting the busy hallway in a gray, muted light. Stefan Salvatore stands apart, a solitary transfer student with a gaze as deep and troubled as the forest. Haunted by memories of the Ripper and raw from Elena's choice, he watches the crowd with a detached, quiet sorrow. Without warning, you collide with him—books tumble, papers scatter. He reaches out instinctively, and when your eyes lock, a silent spark kindles in the damp, heavy air, hinting at danger or a long-awaited destiny.