The Vampire Diaries: Natalie Gilbert - 93. I Can't Help Falling In Love With You (2024)
(Play the song when they dance.)
Natalie's date outfit
Stefan's POV
"Woah, what's all this?" Damon asks as he walks into the kitchen as I finish up cooking. His hand reaches for a strawberry but I whack his hand with the spatula. "Don't touch." I warn him. "Mean." He grumbles before furrowing his eyebrows at me. "Well, what's all this for?" He repeats.
"I'm taking Laine on a date." I tell him as I start to pack the picnic basket. "Oh! As part of your 'I'm sorry I broke your heart' redemption?" Damon asks sarcastically. "Yes, it is, actually." I tell him. "We haven't been on a date since before the summer and she deserves one. I'm going to turn my phone off, I don't want no interruptions. Today is all about Laine."
"Got it. No interruptions." Damon holds his hands up. "Where are you taking her?" He wonders. "The lake. She loves it there and it's a nice day out." I reply, placing a blanket inside the basket before closing it up. "You're gonna get her back, brother." Damon assures me and I sigh lightly. "I need her back, Damon." I say lowly.
"Well, I suggest you go and wake her so you can start getting her back." He says firmly and I nod before speeding up the stairs to Natalie's room. I open the door quietly and see Natalie curled up in the sheets, her mouth slightly parted as she breathes out softly. A smile pulls at my lips as I sit down on the bed beside her and brush her hair away from her cheek.
"Laine." I whisper softly, rubbing her cheek. She grumbles lowly as her eyes start to flutter open. "Morning." I greet, watching as she stretches. "Morning." She replies, looking up at me. "How do you feel about going on a date?" I ask, and her lips tilt up. "Where?" She asks as she sits up. "I was thinking a picnic at the lake?" I suggest.
"I think that's a perfect idea." She says, smiling softly and I lowly exhale in relief. "Good. Get dressed. I already have everything ready." I tell her and she nods. "I won't be long." She says and I nod, going to get up but she grabs my arm halting me. She leans forward, pecking my cheek softly. "Good start." She whispers and I chuckle, getting up from her bed.
"I'll be waiting at the front door." I tell her and she nods. I leave her room with a huge smile on my face before walking down the stairs with a prep in my walk. "I take it she said 'yes'?" Damon asks, handing me the basket as I wait by the door. "She did." I reply and he placed his hand on my shoulder, squeezing softly. "Go get your girl."
"Okay, what we got?" Natalie asks as we sit on the blanket and I open the basket. A soft breeze surrounds us as the sun shines down, making the lake shimmer. I look Natalie over, her tanned skin glowing in the sunlight, her silky hair blowing in the wind as she smiles softly. "Well, I made your favourite." I tell her and I see her eyes light up. "Homemade burgers?" She asks hopefully and I nod, a smile aligning my lips.
"Homemade bacon burgers." I correct getting them out. "Cheesy chips and for desert...chocolate covered strawberries." I say handing Natalie her containers. "Thank you!" She says happily before I hand her a vanilla milkshake and she chuckles. "Now, this completes it." She says making me chuckle as she takes a huge sip and moans in delight.
"You look beautiful, Laine." I compliment and she smiles. "Thank you. I was going to wear a skirt but then I remembered I'll be sitting on a picnic blanket, so..." she tells me and a small smirk forms on my lips. "I wouldn't have minded that." I say cheekily and she gives me a deadpan look. "Yeah, I bet you wouldn't have, Slick." She utters and I chuckle, unwrapping my burger.
"I really appreciate this, Stefan." Natalie suddenly says and I look up at her, nodding softly. "I meant what I said when I told you I was going to do everything I can to get you back, Laine." I utter and she smiles softly. "Well, you're making a good start. Bacon burgers and cheesy fries are one of the ways to my heart." She says, empathising her point but taking a huge bite of her burger.
I chuckle in amusem*nt before doing the same. "These are amazing! Have you ever been a professional chef at one point?" Natalie asks. "Nope. Just cooked a lot to pass the time." I explain. "Well, it payed off." She compliments. "I know I have a long way to go, but you know I love you, right?" I ask quietly.
"I know you do." Natalie whispers. "I just- I hate myself for what I did to you. I would never, ever want to hurt you but I did. I'll never forgive myself and I broke so many promises to you. And even if we do get back together, I'm still going to everything I can to make it up to you." I tell her and she nods. "Even doing something like this, means a lot."
"Well, if cheesy chips are the way to your forgiveness, then I'll make them every day." I joke and she chuckles. "Them and chocolate covered strawberries." She adds playfully.
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"Come on." I say, standing up and holding my hand out to Natalie. "What?" She asks confused as she places her hand in mine and I pull her up gently. "Dance with me." I utter and she smiles as I grab my phone and start playing her favourite song. "Elvis Presley." She murmurs smiling.
'Wise men say, only fools rush in. But I can't help falling in love with you. Shall I stay? Would it be a sin? If I can't help falling in love with you.'
I wrap my arms around her waist as her arms slide up to my neck, her nails gently scratching the back of my scalp subconsciously. "He's right, you know." I say softly looking down into Natalie's emerald eyes that I love so much. "And what is Mr Presley right about, Mr Salvatore?" She asks smiling as we sway.
"I can't help falling in love with you." I whisper, leaning my forehead against hers as she smiles softly. "Everyday, I fall more and more in love with you. Your smile, your laugh, the way you dance to anything, the way you wake up grumbling in the mornings because you don't like being woken up early." I say, brushing my thumb against her waist.
"I love the way you sing in the shower. The way your nose scrunches up when you're concentrating. How you're not afraid to say what you think or how you're not afraid to stand up to anyone." I move my hand up to cup her cheek as I stare down at her softly. "I love how passionate you are about cooking and reading. I love how confident you are...."
"I love your eyes. The remind me of emeralds." I whisper, watching her take in my words. "I love the way your smile lights up any room. I love the way you don't care what people think. I love every little detail about you, Laine. Even the small things." A tear drops down her cheek and I wipe it away softly.
"You, Natalie Laine Gilbert, are my world and the love of my life. I want eternity with you and only you." I tell her and she chuckles softly, running her hands down my arms. "Eternity's a very long time, Stefan." She utters and I nod, tucking her hair behind her ear. "I know but I want it with you, my girl." I reply. "I think I can live with that." She whispers and my lips tilt up.
"Can I kiss you?" I whisper, brushing my lips across hers. "You can kiss me." She whispers back and I waste no time in placing my lips on hers, kissing her softly.
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