Leave the World on Read

Red in the Ledger ( Stefan Salvatore x Reader )

I woke up stretched and rolled over expecting to cuddle into my boyfriend and was surprised to roll onto cold sheets. I sat up and looked around bringing a hand to rub my stomach to try to relieve the cramps I was feeling. I noticed a neatly folded note on his pillow addressed to me. 'My sweet y/n, I had to go and take care of a few things with my idiot older brother. You looked so peaceful and content I couldn't bring myself to wake you. I'll be back as soon as possible, it shouldn't take too long. I love you! - Stefan (P.S There's a small surprise in the kitchen for you)' Aww this man, I thought to myself shaking my head in adoration. I went to the restroom and took care of my business and cleaned up then made my way downstairs. I rounded the corner and entered the kitchen and my eyes fell upon a plate of pancakes and scrambled eggs and some flowers. I playfully rolled my eyes he spoils me too much, I thought smelling the flowers. I took some painkillers placed two pancakes on the plate with the eggs and grabbed a fork and knife. I made my way to the table and sat down. I slowly ate the delicious breakfast while trying to ignore the sharp pains from my uterus. I sighed and rested my head on the table realizing the painkillers were of very little help. Once I finished eating I rinsed my dishes and put them in the dishwasher. I decided I wanted the heating pad, but I don't know where it is, it goes back and forth between Elena and I. I glanced into Damon's room but it wasn't there. I looked in the linen closet and the few other places I could think of. I felt tears of frustration welling, I huffed and brought out my phone to text Elena. I threw my head back with a disappointed groan when I read her response, that she had it with her. "Damn it." I muttered a tear slipping down my cheek. I then trudged back to Stefan's room opting for plan B, a hot bath. After staying in the bath until the water turned cold, I put on one of Stefan's t-shirts and one of his hoodies, I just really missed him, I wanted to cuddle with him. I went back downstairs and to the library to try and work on some research for Stefan and Damon. Before I got completely settled I stole a small serving of Bourbon from Damon's stash. Sipping the drink I got to work, taking notes and finding out all I could. As my cramps ebbed and flowed I was finding it hard to continue to concentrate. "Ughhh." I groaned sitting back, one hand massaging my temple, the other my lower stomach. I pulled out my phone and dialed Bonnie. She picked up after a few rings. "Hey y/n's what's up?" She asked. "Bon, my cramps are killing me, it's like my body's revolting or something. I took painkillers and a hot bath, but they barely took the edge off. I'm at Stefan and Damon's house and the heating pad they keep here for both Elena and I, lena has it with her. I guess I was just wondering if you had like a potion or spell that could help?" I begged. "Aw y/n I wish I could but I'm out of town, college tour. I'm sorry." She sighed. "No no no It's okay no need to apologize. I forgot about that my bad, I'm sorry." I chuckled. "Well hang in there girlie." She encouraged. "Will do, Enjoy the college tour, I want to hear all about it when you get back." I replied. "Will do, later!." She said goodbye. "Later Bon." I bid her goodbye hanging up the phone. "This sucks!" I sighed aloud and curled into myself. After putting away the books and storing my notes I made my way to the living room, wrapping myself in the blanket from the back of the couch. My bottom lip wobbled as I fought back tears. I took some deep breaths and rolled my shoulders, shaking off some of the tension. I rubbed both my temples, I was in too much pain to get to a store to buy another heating pad. I wracked my brain for a solution, until finally one came to me. I quickly pulled out my phone dialing my other best friend's number. I anxiously held the phone to my ear as I waited, letting out a breath when he answered. "What's up?" Came Jeremy's voice. "Heyyyy Jer... are you busy right now?" I asked. "Nope, Elena insisted I stay home and out of trouble till they get back." He informed. "Oh so do you know when that'll be?" I asked. "Uhh nope, sorry." Jeremy said. "Well Fuck... um if I paid you back, could you go to the store and buy one and bring it to the Salvatore's for me, pretty please? I'm dyin' here Jer, my cramps are killer and pain meds barely took the edge off and I'm in too much pain to go get one myself." I begged. "Of course y/n! Coming right up!" He assured. "Thank you, Thank you, Thank you Jer you're a lifesaver." I praised. "Yeah, Yeah." I could tell he was blushing. "I'll get it to you ASAP, see ya in a few." He said. "See ya then."  I hung up the phone. I flopped back onto the couch, happy relief was on its way. I laid on the couch listening for the door, willing myself to ignore the cramps for now. Finally after what seemed like an eternity the doorbell rang. "I'm coming!" I yelled shuffle limping to the door. I open it to reveal a smiling Jeremy. "Did somebody order a heating pad?" He chuckled. "Thank you so much Jer!." I thanked him wrapping him in a hug. "Not a problem, wouldn't want you to be in pain all day." He waved me off. "C'mon in, I'll get the money... you wanna hang out, watch a movie or something till they get back?" I offered. "Yeah, that'd be fun." He nodded smiling. "Cool any suggestions?" I ask handing him the money. "I'm up for whatever." He shrugged flopping onto the couch. "How about... Titanic?" I suggested sinking down onto the couch. "Sounds good to me." He nodded. I pulled up the movie and pressed play. We were about a third of the way through the movie, when I sighed, missing Stefan and just wanting to be held. "What's wrong y/n?" Jeremy asked concerned. "Eh it's stupid." I tried to wave him off. "C'mon we've known each other literally since we were babies, and not to mention how much we've gone through together?" He coerced. "I-Just-, I really want cuddles, that's all." I shrugged. "That's all you had to say! C'mere." He held his arms open and beckoned me to him. I curled up to him and pulled the blanket around both of us. "Thanks Jer, I really needed this." I smiled. "Don't mention it." He smiled and nodded. We continued watching the movie, because of my hormones running amok and because I knew what was coming I started crying a smidge early. "Aww y/ns." Jeremy comforted. As it reached the scene where Rose is floating on the door clinging to Jack, I was nearly full on sobbing, a voice came from behind us. "What's going on here?" Damon startled Jeremy and I. "Jesus Christ man." Jeremy gasped pausing the movie. "N-n not co-ol." I sniffled. "Whoa, you okay y/n?" Damon asked. "I-I hic do-n't kno-o-ow." I cried. "Whoa- Whoa-Whoa, Y/n? Baby? C'mere." Stefan came whooshing in hearing me cry. He took me from Jeremy and pulled me into his chest. "It's okay, I've gotcha." Stefan soothed. "Glad you guys made it back in one piece." I sniffed. "Yeah we're all good. How about you baby?" He asked. "I've got Red in my Ledger and I've been in pain pretty much all day and Jer and I are watching Titanic, which always makes me sad." I breathed. "Aww my sweet girl." Stefan tsked holding me a little tighter. "A-And Rose and Jack deserved a life together, they're madly in love, it's it's not fair." I insisted. "It isn't, but at least Rose will always know how much Jack loved her, and she'll have the memories to look back on and reminisce for the rest of her life, At least they got to know each other and experience that epic love, some people don't even get to experience that." Stefan reasoned. "That's very true." I nodded calming down a bit. "You know you're my Rose, but I'm never going to let anything happen to you." Stefan smiled at me. "Aww." I cooed. "I don't know I think there was plenty of room on that door or whatever it was for the both of them." Damon snorted. "Noooo." I whined beginning to tear up again. "Damn it Damon." Stefan scolded.