The Vampire Diaries Season 1 Episode 01 English Script AnnotationsStefan For over a century I have lived in secret hiding in the shadows alone in the world until now I am a vampire and this is my stor

e'll be fine. Jeremy: Yeah, we're good. Jenna: Okay. Have a good day. Jeremy: You too. Elena: You know, I can drive myself. Jeremy: No way. Elena: Why not? Jeremy: Because I just got my license. Elena: Exactly. Jeremy: You're still recovering. Elena: I'm fine. Jeremy: Mom and Dad would freak if something happened to you. Elena: Yeah, well, they're not here, are they? Stefan: I'm sorry about that. Elena: It's okay. Stefan: You're the new student, Elena Gilbert. I'm Stefan Salvatore. Elena: I know. You're a senior, right? Stefan: Yes. Elena: Nice car. Stefan: Thanks. So, have you given any thought to which clubs you might wanna join? Elena: Not really. Stefan: Well, may I suggest the cheerleading squad? Elena: I don't think I'm cheerleader material. Stefan: Well, I beg to differ. You seem like the cheerleading type to me. Elena: And what type is that? Stefan: Punctual, well-organized, ambitious. Elena: Wow. You don't waste any time, do you? Stefan: No, I don't. Life is too short. Elena: And yet you seem to have all the time in the world. Stefan: I try to make the most of it. Elena: And what brings you to Mystic Falls? Stefan: Let's just say I'm a collector of old things. And I like to keep tabs on them. Elena: Is that why you're at the cemetery? Stefan: I like to visit old friends. Elena: That's not creepy at all. Stefan: It's only creepy if you make it creepy. Elena: Well, I should get to class. Stefan: Yeah. It was nice meeting you. Elena: You too. Stefan: What's wrong? Elena: I thought you said you didn't have any siblings. Stefan: I don't. That's my uncle. He's letting me stay with him. Elena: Oh. Stefan: You know, I was just thinking, maybe you're right. Maybe cheerleading isn't the right choice. Elena: And what is? Stefan: Yearbook. I'm actually the editor. Elena: Well, in that case, I might be able to help you out. I'm pretty good with a camera. Stefan: Really? Elena: Yeah. Stefan: I could use someone with your skills. Elena: Then it's settled. Stefan: It's a date. Elena: It's not a date. Stefan: Well, then, it's a date. Jeremy: Hey. Vicki: Hey. Jeremy: You're late. Vicki: I know. I'm sorry. I had to drop my little sister off at school. Jeremy: How is she? Vicki: She's good. She's six. She's cute. Jeremy: That's cool. Vicki: So, what's up? Jeremy: Not much. Just waiting for class. Vicki: Yeah, me too. Jeremy: You look pretty. Vicki: Thanks. You look good too. Jeremy: Do you wanna hang out sometime? Vicki: Sure. That'd be cool. Stefan: Walk with me. Vicki: Hey, Stefan. Stefan: Hey, Vicki. Vicki: What's up? Stefan: Not much. Just showing Elena around. Vicki: Oh, yeah. I heard we had a new student. Hi, I'm Vicki Donovan. Elena: Elena Gilbert. Vicki: Welcome to Mystic Falls. Elena: Thanks. Stefan: You know, I was thinking, Vicki. I could use someone with your energy on the cheerleading squad. Vicki: Well, I don't know. Stefan: Come on. You'd be great. Vicki: I'll think about it. Elena: You were right. Cheerleading's definitely not for me. Stefan: I don't know. I think you could make a great cheerleader. Elena: And I think you're delusional. Stefan: Well, we'll see. Vicki: So, are you gonna ask her out? Stefan: What? Vicki: Elena. Are you gonna ask her out? Stefan: No. Vicki: Why not? She's hot. Stefan: She's not really my type. Matt: Hey, Vicki. You coming to the party tonight? Vicki: Yeah. Matt: Good. I'll see you there. Elena: What party? Vicki: Matt's throwing a back-to-school party tonight. Elena: And you're going? Vicki: Yeah, I think so. Elena: Can I come? Vicki: Sure. Why not? Stefan: I'll see you later. Elena: Okay. Stefan: Elena, wait. I was wondering if you wanted to get a coffee or something. Elena: I can't. I'm sorry. Stefan: That's okay. Maybe some other time. Elena: Maybe. Stefan: I'll see you around. Elena: Yeah. See ya. Stefan: I shouldn't have asked. I'm sorry. Elena: No, it's not that. I mean, I don't know you. And for all I know, you could be some serial killer. Stefan: Well, I'm not. Elena: Yeah, but how do I know that? Stefan: You're right. You don't. Elena: Maybe I'll see you around. Stefan: Maybe. Vicki: You're so lucky. Elena: Why? Vicki: Stefan Salvatore asked you out. Are you kidding me? Elena: He didn't ask me out. Vicki: Yes, he did. Elena: No, he didn't. Vicki: You just don't wanna go out with him because you're hung up on some dead guy. Elena: What? Vicki: I mean, I get it. It's a classic story, you know? Girl meets boy, boy's a vampire, girl's dad kills himself, and it all ends in heartbreak. Elena: What are you talking about? Vicki: It's a public record, Elena. Everyone knows. Elena: Knows what? Vicki: That you and your parents drove off the Wickery Bridge, that they died, and that you lived. Elena: How do you know that? Vicki: It's called the internet. Elena: What else have you found out? Vicki: Not much. You're a bit of a mystery. Elena: So, what did you mean before? About me being hung up on some dead guy? Vicki: I guess I just assumed. Elena: Well, don't. Vicki: Okay. Sorry. Elena: It's fine. And for the record, I'm not hung up on anyone. Vicki: Okay. Good to know. Elena: And I'll see you tonight. Vicki: Yeah. See ya. Stefan: You're Damon's girl, right? Caroline: I'm Caroline. Stefan: Right. Caroline: Stefan Salvatore. Stefan: Yeah, we met earlier. Caroline: Right. You're the new guy. Stefan: Yeah. Caroline: So, you're not from around here, are you? Stefan: I'm from a lot of places. Caroline: Hmm. Well, I'm from Mystic Falls. And our town has a bit of a vampire problem. Stefan: Is that right? Caroline: Yeah. But don't worry. It's not like anyone actually believes in them. Stefan: And yet here you are. Caroline: Yeah. Here I am. Elena: Hi. Stefan: Hey. Elena: What are you doing here? Stefan: Just getting some air. You? Elena: Same. Stefan: You know, I'm sorry about earlier. Elena: It's okay. Stefan: I just wanted to clear up any confusion about Vicki. Elena: There's no confusion. Stefan: Good. Elena: So, what brings you to Mystic Falls? Stefan: Family stuff. Elena: That's vague. Stefan: Yeah, well, it's complicated. Elena: Family can be that way. Stefan: You have any brothers or sisters? Elena: I had a little brother. He died. Stefan: I'm sorry. Elena: It's okay. Stefan: No, it's not. I shouldn't have asked. Elena: No, it's fine. Really. It's been a while. Stefan: Still, I shouldn't have brought up family. Elena: No, it's okay. I mean, it's not like I have anyone else to talk to about it. Stefan: You can talk to me. Elena: Yeah? Stefan: Yeah. Elena: You barely know me. Stefan: Well, that's about to change. Come on. I wanna show you something. Elena: What is this place? Stefan: It's an old family property. It's been in my family for generations. Elena: It's beautiful. Stefan: Yeah. It's been abandoned for a while. But I'm fixing it up. Elena: By yourself? Stefan: Yeah. It's a bit of a project. Elena: Why? Stefan: I don't know. Something to do, I guess. Elena: You're a man of many words, Stefan Salvatore. Stefan: Actually, I'm a man of few words. Elena: So I've noticed. Stefan: You know, you're different from other girls. Elena: Is that a good thing or a bad thing? Stefan: I haven't decided yet. Elena: Let me know when you do. What's wrong? Stefan: It's nothing. Elena: It doesn't look like nothing. Stefan: I just... I have to go. Elena: Okay. Stefan: I'll see you tomorrow. Elena: Yeah. Stefan: Elena, wait. There's something I have to do. Elena: What? Stefan: This. Elena: Stefan. Stefan: I'm sorry. I shouldn't have come here. Elena: Why? What's wrong? Stefan: It's complicated. Elena: What's complicated? Stefan: I can't explain it to you. Elena: Yes, you can. Stefan: No, I can't. Elena: Why? Stefan: Because you wouldn't understand. Elena: Try me. Stefan: You should go. Elena: No. Stefan: Elena, please, just go. Elena: Fine. I'm going. Stefan: Elena, wait. Don't go. Elena: What's going on? Stefan: I'm sorry. I have to go. Elena: Stefan, wait. Stefan: I'm sorry. I shouldn't have come here. Goodbye, Elena. Elena: Goodbye. Stefan: I shouldn't have come back to this place. But I had to know her. I had to know what she was like. And now I do. She's beautiful. She's pure. And I'm not. I've been a vampire for a long time. And I've done terrible things. I killed my brother. I'm not the hero, Elena. I'm the villain. And when you figure that out, you'll never want to see me again. But I can't stay away. I have to know you. Elena: Dear diary, I couldn't believe what I saw tonight. Stefan was a vampire. I know it sounds crazy, but it's true. I confronted him, and he didn't deny it. It's like everything that I thought I knew is just... wrong. Maybe it was the fog, or the way he looked at me, but suddenly, I feel like I don't know anything about myself. I'm lost. Without direction. Without a guide. Stefan: I'm sorry. I had to see you. Elena: Why? Stefan: Because I wanted to see you. Elena: You have to go. Stefan: I don't want to. Elena: You have to. Stefan: I'm sorry. Elena: Stefan, wait. What is it? Stefan: I just wanted to see you. Elena: Why are you telling me this? Stefan: Because I have to. Elena: Why? Stefan: Because you're the only one that I can talk to. Elena: About what? Stefan: About what I am. Elena: What are you? Stefan: I'm a vampire. Elena: And I'm a human. Stefan: Yes, you are. Elena: How long have you known? Stefan: A long time. Elena: And you still wanted to be with me? Stefan: Yes. Elena: Why? Stefan: Because I'm in love with you. Because I look at you, and I see a future with children, and holidays, and white picket fences. Something that I've never wanted. Something I've never dared to imagine. Because every time I do, it's ripped away from me. And I don't want to do that anymore. Elena: Okay. Stefan: Okay? Elena: Okay. Stefan: What does that mean? Elena: It means... I'll be with you. Stefan: Are you sure? Elena: Yes. Stefan: This is the part where you run away screaming. Elena: This is the part where I stay, and fight. Stefan: Okay. Elena: Okay. Stefan: I'm sorry. Elena: For what? Stefan: For everything. Elena: It's okay. Stefan: It's not. But it will be. Elena: How can you be so calm about all this? Stefan: Because I'm not afraid of you. Elena: You should be. Stefan: I'm not. I'm not gonna hurt you. Elena: How can I be sure? Stefan: Because I love you. And I would never do anything to hurt you. Elena: I love you too. Stefan: I have to go. Elena: Why? Stefan: Because I don't want to hurt you. Elena: Okay. Stefan: I'll see you tomorrow. Elena: Okay. Stefan: I'm sorry. Elena: For what? Stefan: For everything. Elena: Stop apologizing. It's okay. Stefan: It's not. But it will be. Elena: How can you be so calm about all this? Stefan: Because I'm not afraid of you. Elena: You should be. Stefan: I'm not. I'm not gonna hurt you. Elena: How can I be sure? Stefan: Because I love you. And I would never do anything to hurt you. Elena: I love you too. Stefan: I have to go. Elena: Why? Stefan: Because I don't want to hurt you. Elena: Okay. Stefan: I'll see you tomorrow. Elena: Okay