"So if we're all done here, Stefan and I have some catching up to do" I said but Nik didn't seem to like that.

"I'm afraid the Ripper has some debt to pay off before he leaves" he said.

"Seriously? I just gave you the answer to your hybrid problem, doesn't that count for anything" I sighed.

"And also, what debt are you even talking about?" I asked.

"My brother got himself bit by a werewolf and Klaus had the cure, I offered my services in exchange for it" Stefan explained as his grip on me tightened.

"Damon? Is he okay?" I asked worriedly.

"He's fine love, although I have no idea how you know either of the Salvatores" he pondered.

"Neither do I" Elena butted in.

"Why do you need to know Elena?" I asked with an eyebrow raised.

"Because he's my boyfriend" she stated, crossing her arms over her chest.

I looked over at Stefan and he was glaring at Elena.

"Ex-boyfriend actually" he said and I swear she looked like she was about to explode.

Before she could say anything, I looked over at Rebekah with a pleading expression.

"You understand, right Bek? Help me out here" I said and she gave me a sympathetic look.

She turned to her brother and seemed to be debating what she was going to say.

"Nik, I think we can manage on our own now, maybe you could let him go" she tried.

Nik glared at her before letting out a long sigh.

"Just go, we're even" he huffed, talking about Stefans deal and my helping him.

I nodded my head and turned to Stefan who was already looking at me.

"Well soldier boy, want to take me to see your brother so we can have a catch up?" I asked, desperately wanting to see him.

He nodded his head and as we turned to leave I shouted over my shoulder.

"Thank you Bekah"

He went inside the boarding house and I was left outside the door as I hadn't been invited in.

Technically I had been invited in but that was before I was a vampire so it doesn't count.

"Uh Stefan" I shouted through the house and he sped back over to the door. He didn't make any move to let me in.

"You gunna invite me in or just stare at me" I rolled my eyes and he smiled, standing just inside the door.

"What are you wearing" he asked, scanning over the dress.

"I was at a party type thing" I answered, looking down and seeing the small piece of fabric missing that I ripped off for Elena.

"Is Damon even in there because I came here earlier on today and there was no reply" I asked and he turned to look into the house.

"Damon!" He shouted and there was a smash and a thump.

"Stefan, are you seriously not going to let me in" I fake glared and he turned back around and gave me a mischievous smile.

"You're gunna have to work for it" he answered and I smiled.

"And how do you expect me to do that" I asked.

He stepped out of the doorway and was inches away from my face. He leaned down so his mouth was next to my ear.

"I can think of a few ways" he whispered into my ear and I shivered as his breath hit my neck.

"Mm so if I kiss you, you let me in?" I asked and he nodded his head.

I slowly wrapped my arms around his neck and stepped forward so our bodies were pressed against each other. He wrapped his arms around my waist and linked his hands around the back.

Our lips were almost touching but I pulled away and gave him a quick peck on the cheek.

"Now you have to invite me in" I smiled cheekily and he shook his head with a small smile.

"You can come in" he said but pulled me back to kiss me on the lips.

He was about to deepen the kiss before we were interrupted.

"That doesn't look like Elena"

Stefan pulled away and sighed.

"Good observational skills, brother" he taunted.

I unhooked my arms from his neck and stepped around him to see Damon in the doorway.

"Hey soldier" I said, quietly.

He blinked and took a small step back.

"I think I drank too much bourbon" he said, his voice cracking with emotion.

"That's still your favourite drink huh" I said and looked at what he was wearing.

"Modern clothes suit you but I definitely miss the uniform" I joked, trying to lighten the mood.

"This is so not funny Stefan" he glared at his younger brother who shook his head.

"I would never do something like that, whether we hated each other or not" he said seriously and Damon looked back at me.

"It's really you" he whispered and I nodded my head and held out my arms for a hug.

Almost immediately he had his arms wrapped around my body as I held onto him, taking in the scent of bourbon and a hint of blood.

He wasted no time in pulling away to connect our lips together, he ran his hands up my sides, leaving one on my waist as he moved the other to cup the side of my face, deepening the kiss.

I moaned into the kiss as he pulled our bodies even closer, leaving no space in between.

I tangled one of my hands into his hair and gently scraped his scalp with my fingertips eliciting a grunt of approval.

After a little while I pulled back.

"Maybe we should put this on hold for a minute" I laughed and he placed a kiss on my forehead and stepped back.

"I guess we have a lot to discuss" he said.

We all walked into the house and sat on the sofa, me in the middle as they sat either side of me and took one of my hands in their own.

"I'm gunna go for the question, how are you alive?"