The Clock Strikes Twelve [October]

[STEFAN KYLE ROMANO]

IT KILLS ME NOT TO KNOW THIS
but i've all but just forgotten what the color of her eyes were
AND HER SCARS OR HOW SHE GOT THEM

Stefan tucked his closed journal into the spare pillocase he kept under his bed and stood up, letting the moonlight illuminate his ever-calm features. Quietly walking toward the door, he slipped out, unnoticed. His dark eyes followed the girl that was walking ahead of him by about 40 yards. He silently strode, careful to not alert her to his presence. After a few more minutes of walking, her destination became clear to him. She was headed for the fields.

Still, Stefan tailed her, taking notice of every graceful movement she made. Then she stopped. Just stopped walking and stared out into the grass laid out before her. Stefan took a quiet breath then spoke, making sure that he was close enough for her to hear but far enough so that she couldn't slap him for startling her, "You know, it's not safe for you to be walking by yourself in the middle of the night." He added as an afterthought, knowing that she could read his mind, *And it's also not safe for you to be alone with me in the middle of the night. Oh, well.* He smirked , taking one step forward so that he was in her line of sight if she turned around. The moonlight had completely shone on him now, making him seem less harmful than he really was. 

Sticking his hands in his pockets, he spoke up, "I'm Stefan. Stefan Romano." He didn't exactly expect her to show niceness. Actually, he probably expected her to call him a stalker, honestly.

[OCTOBER SKYE LITTLE]

After writing her first journal entry since being at camp, October decided to go for a walk. To clear her mind a bit, or at least try. She had an image of him stuck in her head and no matter how hard she tried she couldn't erase it. Pushing open the door she stepped out into the night. She pulled a sweatshirt over her head and pulled her hair out from under the fabric. Toby glanced up at the moon. It was a gorgeous white with a ring around it. That meant it was to rain later that day. Looking ahead she continued to walk. Making her way to the fields just past the outer lining of the cabins. Passing a few trees that stood solemnly in her open path she left her hands trail across the bark of them. As she walked the a strange sensation grew, a sensation of being followed. Yet she did not turn around.

After a few more steps she came to a halt. She did this to see if she could hear footsteps within the silence. That's when she heard his voice. His. Stefan's. She knew it was his, it had to be. "Maybe I like danger. I am not afraid, nor do I see a reason to be." she replied. She turned her head just so to the side. Toby could see the outline of his figure just behind her. Then when he stepped into the moonlight he illuminated and she was able to make out his features. It was him. The boy from before. The one who had held her attention the entire afternoon and into the night. The one she couldn't get out of her head.

October slowly turned herself around. Facing him she replied, ""Ah, it's nice to finally meet the stranger who I have met eyes with several times today. I'm October Little but for some reason I feel you already knew that." October smiled one of those sweet smiles as she folded her arms over her chest. Standing there, she stared. She just gazed upon him, wide eyed. Some would take it as she was afraid, but she wasn't. Far from it. She was curious.

[STEFAN KYLE ROMANO]

YOU WANNA GET OUT
but he's holding you down
'CAUSE YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT ONE MORE TOUCH

Stefan raised his eyebrow at October. He had learned from his Uncle Giles about body language. Crossing your arms and backing away meant that you were scared of something and used your arms to protect yourself, forming a barrier between yourself and the threat. But October was different. She didn't back away. No, she looked as if she were curious. Damn, she was really brave.

Stefan chuckled a bit, "Well, October, you like danger? Then  you should speak to my brother, Damon. He's .... ah, more dangerous, probably. But if you think talking to a demon is dangerous than suit yourself." He shrugged, "Although my brother may be more dangerous and unhealthy to be around, I can do as much as he can." He smirked and stepped back, blending back into the shadows. Thank god that he had chose  to wear black clothes today. With lightning speed and stealth, Stefan appeared behind October, having not made a sound. He leaned his head down to her exposed neck, "I may not be a vampire but I can still slit that throat of yours. End your life like any dangerous creature in the woods." Once again, he sped away, appearing back at his original spot. He picked up a thick log and snapped it with his hand. He had taken martial arts, after all. He held the two pieces of the log for her to see, "Your bones." He tossed the log pieces aside and started unbuttoning his shirt, taking it off completely, leaving him to stand before her in only black jeans. Oh, sure, nothing embarassing about standing in front of a girl and showing her your muscular body.

Stefan took the black button-up shirt in his hands and swiftly ripped it apart, letting the shreds fall to the ground. "Your vulnerable skin." For the last time, he sped behind her and grabbed her shoulder, spinning her around to face him. He gently placed his hand around her throat, careful to not squeeze, "Your life." Slowly, he let go of her, letting his arm drop to his side. But he didn't step back. He kept the close distance between them. "Are you afraid now?"

Leaning in so close that their noses were almost touching, he asked in a whispered, low voice, "This is a stupid idea. I could hurt you." After he had said that, he closed the distance between them, pressig his lips against hers. She was so warm. Instinctively, he put his hands on her hips, feeling her body heat come through her clothes. She was so warm unlike Katherine. Katherine. Kissing October was unlike kissing Katherine. October.... had a burning passion inside of her. Katherine only had a cold ice.

Pressing her body to his, Stefan tilted his head ever so slightly so that he could kiss her better. Gently, he let his tongue explore her mouth, distracting himself by wrappig his arms around her waist. This was so much different from Katherine.

[OCTOBER SKYE LITTLE]

October stood, watching him. Preparing herself for whatever he might do. Then again there was a chance that he wouldn't do anything. But it's better to be safe then sorry. Her eyes shifted on him. Up and down. Taking in every inch. Studying his features. She tried to keep her face calm when in reality she was scared. Not in the sense of fear but in the sense that she couldn't control her thoughts and she feared she may react on them.

As he spoke she took in every word. Hanging on one while waiting for the next. His voice was so soothing. "Well, I--" she stopped as she saw him disappear into the darkness. Her eyes widened and she looked from side to side. Where could he have gone? Suddenly she sensed him behind her. His face dangling right over her shoulder. His voice spoke softly and his breath flooded her neck and her ear. Making her shiver. She turned around to face him but he was gone just as fast as he came. "But you--" again she stopped. Toby moved her hand up to her neck and rubbed it slowly. Trying to ride herself of the feeling of his steamy breath. She turned back around as he was picking up a log. A quick breath passed through her lungs, as well as a small jump, as he snapped it in half. He moved forward. Inching closer to her. Slowly unbuttoning his shirt as he grew near. October could feel her mouth starting to dry up and he knees starting to buckle.

The fabric of the shirt ripped in to two and it sent a chill down her spine. She closed her eyes quickly to regain herself then reopened them just soon before her spun her around. Disorient, she gazed into his eyes as he gripped her throat. Once he let go she felt a wave of relief go over her. "No, I'm not afraid." she replied. Shaking her head to agree with her statement. It's true she wasn't however she was a bit dazed from his little show.

"Then I'm stupid." Just as she spoke he cupped the sound with his lips. They were soft against hers. Full and plump. His kiss was tantalizing. Almost hypnotizing. Toby felt his hands over her hips and he hand slowly moved up to cup his cheek. Clenching her fingers just behind his ear on his neck. Once he deepened the kiss she felt her knees buckle and he body shifted slightly. Oh god, she was melting in his arms. Practically putty in his hands.

[STEFAN KYLE ROMANO]

YOU WANNA GET OUT
but he's holding you down
'CAUSE YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT ONE MORE TOUCH

Stefan felt October's body tremble and her knees slightly buckle as they kissed, causing him to break away, "Do I really have that effect on you? Or do you just tend to nearly faint when making out with guys in the middle of the night?" He chuckled slightly at his joke then straightened, his arms still wrapped around her hips. He reached up to his face and placed his hand over hers that was cupping his cheek. He gently rubbed his thumb over the back of her hand, carressing it lightly. "Are you sure you're not a goddess of beauty?" he asked softly, a small smile plastered on his face.

Removing his hand from over hers, he put his free hand that wasn't wrapped around her hips and gently stroked her hair. It was so soft to the touch just like her skin. The way the moonlight shined off her sleek, brown hair made his heart race. He murmured softly, "This fortune-teller that I once met... She told me that I would fall in love with a girl who was beyond normal. And you know what? The fortune-teller was right. You're not normal. You're like a goddess. More beautiful than the average girl, that's for sure." He smirked and let his hand trace from her hair to her face, drawing imaginary lines on her cheek, coming to rest on her lips. Chuckling, he removed his hand to once again rest on her hip and tilted his head to her neck level. 

He started by placing light kisses on her skin, then began to softly graze the edges of his teeth against her neck. He felt another tremble go through her and smirked. Quickly shifting again, he went from kissing her delicate neck to pressing his lips against hers like before. He barely gave her time to react. That was the point. No time to react made for a better rush.

He kissed her with a feriocity, a passion that had only been grazed by Katherine. But October... October released the passion inside of him. Ignited the flame. Sent adrenaline coursing through his body. All from one kiss. It was amazing. Breath-taking. Passionate. He heavily kissed her again, pressing their bodies close together. Her body heat melded with his, warming them both up. In the whole moment, everything had been forgotten. Stefan only saw October. No grass. No fields. Nothing except October.

Breaking away from the passionate make out session they just had, Stefan tried to regain his breath and just hugged October instead, resting his chin on her head. He quietly murmured, half-hoping that she wouldn't hear him, "October, I love you." It had been too soon to say that. Their "relationship" had started a little over 15 minutes ago. But Stefan said it anyway. And deep inside of him, he had a feeling that October would be the one. His true love.

[OCTOBER SKYE LITTLE]

October tried to regain her stance as he pulled away from the kiss. She was embarrassed. If she knew she was going to react like that then she probably wouldn't have kissed him. The wobbliness was a sign of her weakness to him. "Sorry. I, uh, don't know what came over me. I just, um, yeah." she replied softly. Feeling Stefan's hand come up and meet hers she smiled. His touch was soft and gentle. When he spoke, her smile widened. "Oh stop it, you don't mean that." Toby said. Her cheeks filled up with a reddish color and they heated up a few degrees warmer then the rest of her face. She was getting that embarrassed feeling again. Was he serious? October had never really been called beautiful before.

He was such a charmer this boy. A gentleman. Toby had never blushed this much before. Well besides the time when she walked in on Ryan while he was getting out of the shower. Thank god for towels. But still. Chills covered her body and raised goose bumps as he stroked her hair. "A girl beyond normal, hmm? I've never heard that one before." she said, "Your really good with your words. I must say." October could feel her cheeks sustain their dark color. She tilted her head down slightly and away. He was getting to her. Casting a spell over her. She could barely look him in the eye anymore for fear her cheeks would light on fire from the intense heat. Once his fingers came to her cheek she knew that Stefan could feel their warmth.

His lips kissing at her neck. His hands on her hips. Her arms slowly reaching up around his neck. His teeth tracing over her unprotected skin. Toby took in a deep breath just after another another quiver. Making his way back up to her lips once more. It made her heart skip a beat. But soon she fell into his kiss. His tantalizing touch. Toby's gripped tightened around Stefan's neck. Nails digging into his skin. Retracting them only to grip tighter. October returned his kiss with a fiery passion filled lock. Pulling herself closer to him. Leaning her chest against his. Getting as close as possible. She ran her hand down his bare back. Dragging her nails behind. Leaving those little white marks that disappear within a few minutes.

After pulling away, October quickly tried to regain her breath and her stamina. She moved her hands underneath Stefan's arms and wrapped them around his back. Resting her head on his chest, she felt his chin come down onto her head. She smiled and snuggled into him.

[STEFAN KYLE ROMANO]

YOU WANNA GET OUT
but he's holding you down
'CAUSE YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT ONE MORE TOUCH

Stefan smiled as October leaned into him, snuggling into his warm embrace. As Stefan removed his hands from her hips, trailing them down to the edge of her sweatshirt, a thought occurred to him. An urge, actually. The urge to push October down on the ground and take off her clothes. Stefan slightly shook his head. No, he wouldn't do that. He wouldn't take advantage of her like that. But Stefan couldn't fight the urge in his mind. The battle won over with Stefan defeated.

Frowning to himself, he fingered the edge of October's sweatshirt, distracting himself by placing a feiry, passionate kiss on her lips. As he gently forced October on the ground on her back, he pulled off her sweatshirt, only breaking their passion-filled lock once. Tossing the sweatshirt aside and using one hand to support himself from falling on October, he gently caressed her bare arms, enjoying the contact of her warm flesh. Stefan leaned down and kissed her again, taking no time to let his tongue explore her mouth. His free hand pushed under her tanktop, starting to pull the material off. Just as Stefan was about to completely take her tanktop off and continue in their make-out-session-about-to-be-turned-more, he hesitated. He was taking advantage of her. *What the fuck am I doing?* he thought, frustrated. Bolting up, he shook his head and tried to get a hold of his sensible side. He glanced back at October, winced when he saw her lying on the ground - knowing that she would probably be screaming his name by now had he continued, and drove the thought of getting back on top of her away.

He turned away, letting his back face her, and murmured softly, "I shouldn't have done that..."

(I kinda assumed that October had a tanktop on.. since Elena normally has that on in Vampire Diaries. XD ALSO, I dozed off last night. So, I couldn't get to the post until this morning. XD)

[OCTOBER SKYE LITTLE]

October let her head rest on his chest as her arms hugged tightly around him. She let her fingers trail over his spine and up to his shoulder blades. Feeling his fingers doing a little wandering as well she smiled. His touched tickled as they traced over the edge of her sweatshirt and just above her shorts. Toby resisted the urge to laugh or to even jerk herself away from his hands. Her lower back and sides were the most ticklish spots on her whole entire body. It figures he would find them in less than an hour during their first meeting. Though if she didn't react he would never know, right?

The passionate kiss that he laid upon her lips came as a bit of a shock. One minute they were hugging all cute and sweet then the next they were back on the make out trail. Though she didn't mind. He was indeed a excellent kisser. Though the kiss wasn't as much of a surprise as the sudden collapse to the ground. Then feeling her sweatshirt being removed. He wasn't one to wait now was he! October didn't know what to think. She didn't exactly have time to. Stefan's fingers danced over her arms. Tickling her once more but not like before. Though it did leave her with goosebumps. Shortly after another kiss was planted on her lips but this time with more force and more tongue. The within two seconds his hands were underneath her tank then he was standing up. It all happened so fast Toby almost didn't have time to comprehend. Though she did hear his thoughts but acted as if she wasn't paying any attention.

October watched as Stefan turned from her. She pushed herself up onto her elbows and cocked her head slightly to the left. She finally sat up and reached over to grab her sweatshirt. Frantically she put it on then scurried to her feet. Standing directly behind Stefan. "No, it's not completely your fault." she squeezed out, "I am part of the blame, I contributed as well."