[ When he does things like that, it's very hard for Elena not to pepper his face in little kisses. It's just so obvious that Stefan treasures every touch, every kiss. She loves that about; she loves so many things about him.

She listens to him talk about his grandmother and she can't help but smile. There's so much love in his voice. She takes another bite of her lasagna as he talks. ]

I see how you like them: bossy, patient and able to cook. I'm going to have to work on the third one, but I think I've got the other two down. [ There's a twinkle in her eyes as well while she teases him. ]