i honestly don't know what it's like to have a panic attack from experience but i did some research and understood somehow, so i hope this is at least somewhat accurate to what some of you might go through. ((:

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Imagine having a panic attack and Stefan helps you through it

Living in the constant fear of having a panic attack was hard. You knew what it was like, and it terrified you. The feeling of terror rushing through you and the panic flooding through your veins was way too familiar to you, and lately, you had been stressing about your disorder a lot.

You did have a boyfriend to help you with it, though. Stefan was the sweetest possible guy, and he was supporting you and always there for you when you were afraid or in the middle of a panic attack. Somehow he always managed to snap you back to reality, calm you down. You knew you'd forever cherish the memory of him witnessing you having a panic attack for the first time. It was during your first date, which he was very excited about, while you were rather nervous and ended up going through the familiar happening, but Stefan saved you from drowning in the feeling by talking you through it and reminding you that it was only temporary — you were going to be fine.

He was amazing. Stefan was the best.

And when he understood you were unbelievably stressed, so much you barely ate or slept because you were afraid you'd break into a panic attack anytime now - he decided to take a day off from the supernatural world and dedicate all of his time to you. He knew what every girl enjoyed no matter what, and took you to the mall, willing to pay for everything. He just wanted you to feel happy and pretty, and concentrate on something else for a while.

So there you were now, in the middle of clothes and shoes and bags.

"I think this one is kinda cute...", you started, but trailed off when you turned around to show the shirt you found to Stefan, but he wasn't there. He wasn't there. You swallowed thickly, and the lump in your throat dropped down to your heart where it started to weigh like a stone. Your hands collected sweat quickly, and you put the shirt away, shaking your head.

You spotted the sexiest shoes ever, then, and made your way to them. Unfortunately a group of people surrounded you in the crowded shop and you took in a sharp, long breath. You felt suffocated, and as your hands started to tremble and your head felt dizzy, you knew what was coming. You had been through it before.

This is it. This is how I die, you thought as you stood there in the middle of all the people. Social anxiety? Do I have this shit too? Oh my God I'm a mess, what's wrong with me? Stefan. Stefan, Stefan, Stefan. Your thoughts were a mess, and you dropped the shoes, while your fingers tingled and felt numb, and your heart raced like a car and your chest ached and tightened.

You had to get out of there.

Jesus Christ. I am going to die in a mall. Where the fuck is Stefan? I need Stefan, you kept thinking, I need his kiss. I need his fucking magical kiss. Am I having a heart attack?

You got out of the mall, and a summer breeze started to play with your hair and cooled down your hot, sweaty skin. You began walking towards Stefan's car, but you had honestly no clue where he left it so you were even more scared, and on the verge of tears.

How am I going to survive?

In the same shop which you just left, Stefan picked up the shirt you just put down. "Hey, Y/N, this would look kinda cute on yo...u", he muttered, and understood he didn't see you anywhere near anymore. Worry rushed into him, he knew that you could be very potentially crying, shaking and waiting for death in a corner, or something equally awful and he wasted no time in standing there. He threw the shirt away, and ran around the shop, expecting to find you somewhere there but he gained no results.

"Have you seen a girl this tall? She has Y/H/C hair, and she was wearing this cute-", Stefan asked from a stranger, but he was ignored, causing him to groan in frustration. He stormed out of the shop, and used his vampire speed to go through some of the stores, but when you were nowhere to be found, he decided to go get his phone from his car and call you in the hopes of you understanding to answer and give him details of your location.

He ran to his car, and as soon as he yanked the door open, he let out a breath of relief. There you were, as a ball on the front seat, shaking and stuttering some words he couldn't quite understand, but what really mattered was that he found you. He entered the car, and pulled you to his lap, and then started to caress your hair and tell you soothing things.

"You made it to the car, I'm so proud of you Y/N. You're so brave, such a fighter... I love you, it's all good now, I'm here", he began, and noticed your uneven breathing, heavy panting, "Y/N, breathe in and out deeply, can you do that for me? Just calmly, deeply... You'll get through this", Stefan continued to talk to you. Eventually he succeeded on calming you down, and you managed to organize your thoughts, and slow down your rapid breathing, and the aching in your chest started to disappear. You wanted to thank Stefan, but you were too exhausted to even speak, so you just nuzzled your face against his chest, and held him tightly.

Stefan let out a happy breath and a chuckle, and kissed the top of your head, before allowing his head to fall back. "I love you so much, Y/N", he whispered and held you, in the car, where you ended up falling asleep. He drove you home, and put you in your bed, and cuddled with you. He was not going to leave you alone.

"I love you", he repeated, and kissed your temple. You were so lucky to have him.

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how cute is this awaw
and i mean literally the whole thing not just what i wrote lmao
i mean stefan and stefan helping you and stEFAN BROOOOO