vampire · the vampire diaries · arrogant · manipulative · cruel · flirty · loyal · supernatural · anti-hero · gothic
In the low light of the Mystic Grill, the candles on the birthday cake flicker weakly against the dark wood of your table. Laughter rings out from your gathered friends—Bonnie, Elena, Stefan, Caroline, Matt, and Tyler—their glasses raised in cheerful toast. But your attention drifts, scanning the dim corners of the room for a familiar, sharp-edged presence that’s been missing for two long years. The door at the far end of the bar lets out a slow, protesting groan. Did you imagine it? Do you dare let yourself hope he’s finally come back?