I tried switching on the lights. Tried. The lights were not turning on. "Stefan?" I called but I got no response. "Stefan? Where are you?" I called again but still no response. Cue all the worst thoughts in my head. Worse, I heard the door of the dog rescue close and I saw someone lock it. Oh, sh*t!

Oh My God! What the heck is happening?! And my mind drifted to some facts- the Blacks haven't made a move in a long time. What if this is it? Oh God! I knew I should have got a gun. What about Stefan?! Is he okay?

I suddenly heard light footsteps and I felt a tingling sensation near my feet. I slowly looked down to see a Labrador pup rubbing his nose on my leg. I bent down and picked him up. After checking for anything suspicious, I smiled. "How are you out so late, little guy?" I cooed. A note attached to his collar caught my eye. I removed the note and kept him down. I opened the note to see something that made my eyes pop out.

50 reasons why I like you...

Okay...Woah...What is happening? Before I could register what was written in my the note, I was suddenly surrounded by ten puppies, having notes attached to their collars. I picked them, one by one, and read the notes,  every note increasing my heartbeat and bringing a smile on my face.

1. because you make me smile.

2. because you love yourself.

3. because you made me a better person without even knowing.

4. because you are the highlight of my life.

5. because of how beautiful your smile is.

6. because you bear with my stupidity. 

7. because you make me feel like I'm the only person in the world.

8. because when we're together, all my problems disappear.

9. because you make my heart smile.

10. because you are truthful with me.

11. because you make me feel like I can get through anything, as long as I have you.

12. because you are sweeter than my favourite dessert.

13. because you make me feel special.

14. because you have the guts to punch me without fear.

15. because you make me feel completely cherished and adored.

16. because you care about the people around you.

17. because you are smoking hot!

18. because you always seem notice if something is wrong with me.

19. because you're cute when you're grumpy.

20. because I love that your hand fits perfectly with mine.

21. because you're not afraid to be silly.

22. because you are the best artist in the whole wide world.

23. because you put others needs before your own.

24. because you love my food, how much ever bad it may taste. 

25. because people look up to you and you never let them down.

26. because you don't change depending on who you're with.

27. because your smile keeps me happy for the whole day.

28. because you accept me. Even though we are different, you never try to change me.

29. because you motivate me every single day to be a better me.

30. because you kick my a*s in soccer

31. because I feel connected to you.

32. because you make me view the world for what it is and not what I think it is.

33. because I love the way your sweet voice sounds.

34. because you don't not depend on anyone for anything.

35. because you are a bada*s fighter.

36. because I feel compelled to you.

37. because you've made traveling fun for me.

38. because you've taught me never to give up.

39. because of the way you hug me.

40. because you are capable to take care of yourself.

41. because I love your attitude towards my family.

42. because you are a kindhearted and fantastic human being.

43. because you don't compare me with anyone else.

44. because you see me for me.

45. because I feel at home with you.

46. because you're one of the most significant sources of my happiness.

47. because you're the light of my life, literally.

48. because I feel on top of the world because of you.

49. because I can't imagine life without you. 

50. because you are everything I never knew I needed.

Oh My God! Woah! I was certainly very impressed. How can someone be so thoughtful? I still couldn't believe that I was surrounded by puppies who had love notes in their collars for me! Wow! I was petting the puppies when suddenly the lights were switched on, which made me close my eyes for a second as they had got used to the darkness. As I opened them, my mouth fell wide open. Stefan was sitting on a bar chair, with a guitar in his hand. And he gave me a shy smile and started playing a song...

I can't write one song that's not about you,
Can't drink without thinking about you,
Is it too late to tell you that
Everything means nothing if I can't have you?

I'm in Toronto and I got this view
But I might as well be in a hotel room, yeah
It doesn't matter 'cause I'm so consumed
Spending all my nights reading texts from you

Oh, I'm good at keeping my distance
I know that you're the feeling I'm missing
You know that I hate to admit it
But everything means nothing if I can't have you

I can't write one song that's not about you
Can't drink without thinking about you
Is it too late to tell you that
Everything means nothing if I can't have you?

I was shocked would be an understatement. Wow! Is this a dream or something? I am used to nightmares but this is totally something new. By now, after seeing me smile, Stefan's shy smile had turned into a confident smirk. He looked so hot when he was playing the guitar. And did he really write that song for me?

I'm so sorry that my timing's off
But I can't move on if we're still gonna talk
Is it wrong for me to not want half?
I want all of you, all the strings attached

Oh, I'm good at keeping my distance
I know that you're the feeling I'm missing
You know that I hate to admit it
But everything means nothing if I can't have you

I can't write one song that's not about you
Can't drink without thinking about you
Is it too late to tell you that
Everything means nothing if I can't have you?

I am still sinking in the fact that Stefan wrote a song for me. Wow! This is actually happening. This is amazing. But...

I'm trying to move on
Forget you, but I hold on
Everything means nothing if I can't have you...

I can't write one song that's not about you
Can't drink without thinking about you
Is it too late to tell you that
Everything means nothing if I can't have you?

He ends his song and he slowly gets down from the table and starts walking towards me. But I could understand from his actions that he was nervous. I make Stefan Thompson nervous!! I should receive a Nobel Prize for that. I was snapped out of my thoughts when Stefan took my hand in his and intertwined our fingers. Gathering up some strength, I looked up only to meet his intense eyes staring at me. He gave me a shy smile. My heart melted at that smile. "Will you do the honor of being my girlfriend and make me luckiest man on earth?" He shyly asked. And before I knew it, I was kissing him.

He responded almost immediately. He had one of his hands is on cheek while he wrapped his free hand around my waist and pressed me tightly to him. I felt a chill run down my spine as my hands walked up to his soft hair, messing it up.  We stayed like that for I don't know how much time before we pulled apart, both of us breathing heavily. "How was that for an answer?" I smirked. "Perfect." He chuckled. We stayed like that staring at each other, with his hands wrapped around my waist for some time. I finally broke the eye contact and rested my head on his chest, taking his scent. I could get used to this.

But something was bugging me. This was not an attack. That should have been a good thing. But this also means that The Blacks and The Knights are planning something big. Bigger than all their previous attacks. "What is going on in that little mind of yours?" Stefan snapped me out of my thoughts.

"Why so suddenly?" I asked. "What does that mean?" "Why did you ask me out today? You could have done it any other time." I had no idea why I was asking this question. "Well...I have liked you for a long time now, though I realized it only two months ago. And I couldn't be around you and control myself from doing this." He said as he leaned in kissed me. I smiled into the kiss. I still couldn't believe that he asked me out. Wait a minute. "You didn't do this because of last night, did you?"

"What is that supposed to mean?" He raised his eyebrows. "Last night, after I woke up from my nightmare, I kissed you. And you didn't." I sighed. "No. Why would you think that? Do you really think I could have set this all up in one day?" He chuckled. "You are Stefan Thompson. You can do anything." I scoffed. "I am going to take that as a compliment." He chuckled. "I have a question for you." Stefan asked. 

"Shoot." I chuckled. "Did I do better than Anthony?" His question totally caught me of-guard. "What?" I raised my eyebrows. "Did I do better than Anthony?" He repeated his question. "I heard that. What does that mean?" I asked. "I mean, he asked you out under the New Year Fireworks. That's pretty good." He scratched the back of his neck, nervously. 

"First of all, this is not a competition. Secondly, never compare yourself to him. You are way better. Thirdly, I am in a dog rescue, surrounded by puppies, who have love notes for me. Nothing can beat that." I stated as-a-matter-of-fact. "Yeah. You are right." He sighed. I raised my head from his chest and looked up to see him smiling at me. "What's with the face?" I raised my eyebrows.

"I am happy. I finally get to call you mine." He answered. I playfully hit his shoulder. "That sounded so cliche." I rolled my eyes. "I know. It sounded better in my head." He chuckled. "So, how did you know that I was going to say yes?" I asked. "What's with so many questions?" He rolled his eyes. "Just answer it." I shrugged.

"Well, you did kiss me last night. And if you didn't like me back, you wouldn't have kissed me. And you also wouldn't have agreed to come on this trip. Plus, if you would have said a 'no' today, then I had a 'Princess says no' speech ready with me." He smirked. "Well, even if I didn't like you, I would be head over heals for you after this awesome proposal." I said as I pecked him on the lips. But Stefan being Stefan pulled me into a kiss.

I still can't believe what is happening...

I am officially Stefan Thompson's Girlfriend.

A/N:

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