chapter one.
" Chemistry, it's the foundation of human existence. Chemicals react, they subtract and within all that, our crazy hypnotic world is born. " Explained the AP Chemistry teacher Mr. Hoffman as his eyes quickly lingered to the familiar face of the bronze haired boy that was hastily trying to enter the classroom.
Trying not to be noticed, even though he knew he would not be granted that, Stefan quickly passed by as quietly as possible with his head looking down.
"Ah Mr. Salvatore! What an honor that you've graced us with your presence!" he said in a sarcastic excited tone, smearing at him
" You do realize it's been weeks since you entered my classroom Mr. Salvatore? I recall only seeing you the first—"
Not wanting to sit through a lecture about something he could care less about Stefan interrupted " I know…" he started giving a small exasperated sigh as he licked his bottom lip. Not being able to think of a good excuse, that would legitimize the absence of an 18 year old for this long, he cut to the apology, knowing his charm worked on almost all.
" It won't happen again Sir. I'm very sorry for interrupting your class" he said sincerely as he took a quick glance across the room, noticing a certain brunette who had the most puzzled look on her face as she looked him. Nodding his head slightly at her, he went over and sat down next to the empty seat beside her.
Sighing through his nose, Mr. Hoffman robotically nodded his head, continuing with his lesson.
"Now anyone want to give me an example of a realistic chemical reaction that occurs in our lives daily?" resonated the voice of Mr. Hoffman as Stefan took a seat next to Bonnie, who tilted her head and raised her eyebrow in confusion. All her friends quit coming to class a while ago, it seemed like they all had more important things to do than graduate.
" Stefan what—" she began only until interrupted
"Ms. Bennett, since you seem so chatty would you care to give me an example?"
Dumbfounded for a moment, Bonnie sat there trying to recall the question in the first place. "Uhh..sir…"
" Love." Muttered Stefan looking up to meet the eye of the teacher, trying to save Bonnie from embarrassment.
" Love, it's seen as almost the most powerful chemical reaction known to man. It can change everything in a blink of an eye. It can make you feel on top of the world, like your on cloud nine, like your unbeatable like you have all the power in the world but none of that matters when your with—" Stefan started in his deep sultry voice, only recalling Elena in thoughts but that lead him back to the reality that she was with his brother this morning. Shaking his head at the thought he hit back to reality
"…but it can also crush you…crumble you into tiny little pieces that are beyond repair… make you never want to breathe a single breath again. Make you never want to see the beauty of the daylight sun" he ended with his green almost sparkling as the girls in the class turned to look, all completely mesmerized.
Blinking slowly as she watched him answer, she found herself slightly moved by his words. His words were so deep, it was amazing how he didn't even have to think of the answer. They came straight from the heart, utterly pure and full of hurt. She had found out about his break up with Elena through Jeremy last night, which honestly surprised her because she thought there love was unbreakable. That Stefan's love for Elena was his strength. She was supposed to be his humanity. Sighing, Bonnie gave him a small smile of comfort knowing exact the turmoil he was going through.
Stefan shifted his brows, breaking the gaze between Bonnie and then looking at .
"Right…well…good" started , at lost for words at the excellent description Stefan gave. His chance of giving a smart remark completely taken away by the brilliance of the answer.
Just then the bell went off, and students began packing their things as they spoke with their friends, 's voice echoing them to read chapter 13 of the textbook.
Shoving her things into her bag, she walked out of the class room, trying to keep up with Stefan. His mind was so flustered, that he forgot to walk at a human pace.
"So what are you doing here?" Bonnie asked, raising her brow and giving him a strange look as they stopped at his locker. Unlocking it, he pulled some books out placing them inside the locker.
" What?" Stefan shrugged not looking towards her, " I don't want my grades dropping" he lied as Bonnie let out a sarcastic chuckle, shaking her head she turned and leaned against the locker. " Oh please. I know your grades are the last of your worries. Why are you really here?" she turned her head towards him as he closed his locker, finally meeting gaze with her.
Stefan sighed shaking his head and licking his lips. " None of us come here anymore…at least I thought none of us did." He shrugged, stuffing his hands in his pockets. " And I really wanted to just get away from everything… I just wanted to pretend for a moment that everything's fine and I'm just a regular boy going to class. No drama. No supernatural. Just class." He uttered looking into her eyes, without blinking, one his human characteristics hat he forgot to do again.
Bonnie, tried giving him a half smile as she bit her cheek. This was her same reason as well. She had to take break from the heartache, the sacrifices, the murders. She would go crazy if she stayed in that little world. Mystic Falls High was her escape, where the supernatural had other things to worry about than chemistry.
Nodding her head, she completely understood him. " Me too," she whispered quietly looking down at her feet contemplating to ask him how he was doing. Of course she already knew the answer, but it seemed like the respectful thing to do. Especially since he was the only one that was there for her after Grams second and eternal death.
Shaking her head at the thought she looked back up at him. " A-Are you okay Stefan?" she asked quietly seeking eye contact with him. She could see the pain in his eyes, it was the same look she had when she found out Jeremy cheated on her.
Stefan breathed, out faking a small smile, appreciating her kindness. Bonnie was always such a kind girl, he felt bad that she got sucked into their mess. " I'm fine Bonnie" he assured as students began emptying the hallways, descending to their next class. " Thank you" he smiled " I'll see you later," he muttered, quickly disappearing before her eyes only leaving his musky scent and the wind to blow her hair.
She didn't know why, she still was surprised by the speed of vampires, especially when she was witch. The supernatural still didn't properly sink into her yet even though her best friends were vampires.
She knew she probably shouldn't meddle, but he came to her when no one else did and even though she wanted to be alone in that moment, she appreciated it so much. The least she could do was return the favor, because she knew after losing Elena he was far from okay. And after something like that no one should be left alone. Besides, she always did have a soft sopt for Stefan, ever since the first days he met him she knew his heart was pure. That he was a good person even though his nature forced him not to be. His daily fight to withstand human blood was something she completely admired and respected. She didn't understand how Elena could out such a good person through such pain but she wanted to be the person that helped him through his pain. Putting her bag's strap over her shoulder she walked to class, deciding she would stop by and visit him later to see how he was doing.