"Unfortunately," he begins, only to laugh at the kiss, "I haven't finished the bulk of mine."

Who's distracting who now? Stefan's started to notice these tiny, little differences since Elena transferred - and while he doesn't mind the company, his work's fallen entirely to the wayside. (How bothersome. On the other hand, he suspects he's turning into Caroline, with how many obligations he fulfills in a single day.)

"So I can only corrupt you for... oh, half an hour?" He says, reaching out for her wrist and lightly wrapping a hand around it. "Take it or leave it, Dr. Gilbert."