Stefan smiled as the fog of sleep began to lift. He drew circles on the back of her hand as he listened to her breathing. Everyone seemed to have passed out when they lay down, but he and Aria stayed up until 4am talking. If he thought he was interested before, Stefan knew he was a goner now. They were so much alike and to be honest it was a bit frightening.

There was something about the stars and the smell of the fire that just coaxed out the truth from both of them. He told her about his family, or lack thereof, and he watched as she fought the...