Okay, so I know that I am still in the process of writing other fics, but this idea came out of nowhere, and I really wanted to explore it and I hope you can all travel this journey with me. As the summary says, all human…for now. Meaning that it may not last long. There is an author's note at the end of the chapter.

Please enjoy and no copyright intended. Just wrote for fun! =)

Denial. Anger. Bargaining. Depression. Acceptance. The five stages of death. They say it's those five stages that a person feels when they realize that they don't have much time left in the world; when they come to terms with death.

She wondered if she would feel them...each one…in that order. From the call she just received, she believed that she was already in the first stage. Denial. It just couldn't be true, invaded her mind at every turn.

She was about to enter her senior year of high school and then go off to college and make something of herself, so this news that she just encountered wasn't a great way to start this new journey she had for herself out.

The wind chilled her skin, as she stood outside and gazed up at the many stars in the night sky. It captivated her….held her in a trance almost. Or maybe what held her in a trance were the thoughts that invaded her mind of this new found secret she had to keep from everyone….even her best friend who she told everything too.

She was almost angry at herself for telling her doctor to call her if he found out anything. This was something that she didn't want to know…especially since everyone that she knew was inside laughing and enjoying each other. She wondered if she could sneak away and return home would anyone notice….

"Hey Bons…Jenna and Logan are about to make a toast, are you coming back inside?" Bonnie turned around to find Jeremy walking towards her. She spoke too soon.

"Yeah…sorry, my Grams just wanted to make sure I was okay." A little white lie never hurt anyone.

"And are you?" He seemed concerned, and Bonnie formed a small smile of assurance.

"Yes, thank you." Two little white lies never hurt. She then put her arm through his, and they walked inside.

"Did I mention you look beautiful tonight," He whispered.

"You dress up nice yourself." She smiled. Even if she didn't return the crush that Elena's little brother had for her, she still considered him a friend…even family.

When they entered the Gilbert household, there were several people in attendance, from the Gilberts, to the Forbes, to the Donovans, the Lockwoods, the Fells, and the Salvatores. But Bonnie couldn't help the soft smile that plastered her lips, as she took in her friends. Elena Gilbert, Jenna's niece, whom was standing closest to Jenna as she made a speech of how much she loved Logan and couldn't wait to marry him. Matt Donovan stood on the opposite side of Elena, with their hands intertwined. Caroline Forbes was standing next to Stefan Salvatore, as they laughed at a joke Logan made. Then there was Tyler Lockwood and Vicki Donovan in the corner whispering to one another, something she probably would never want to know in a million years. They had all known each other since they were kids, and though they all had different personalities, they still cared and had love for one another.

After they enjoyed dinner that Elena's parents took the liberty of making, they all continued to mingle, play games, laugh, and just enjoy each other's company. But as Bonnie talked with Caroline and Matt about the start of their senior year in two days, something was missing. More like someone….

"Bonnie look who just walked in." Caroline said, with a smile as bright as the sun.

Bonnie knew who it was before she even turned around. The one person who knew her better than anyone and that she knew better than anyone. Damon Salvatore. Stefan's older brother.

Even though they were all friends, it was natural that in their group there were those you were closer with. And Bonnie and Damon were closer with each other than anyone. Caroline was closer with Stefan, Matt with Tyler….it was just the way some things worked. Though at the end of the day Bonnie, Caroline, and Elena were sisters for life, Bonnie couldn't help but categorize Damon as her number 1.

He was giving his mother a hug when he noticed her. It was as if his whole demeanor changed when he saw Bonnie. His Bonnie…his best friend.

She was in his arms in an instant, and a small tear slipped from her eye. They may have talked almost every other day, and Skyped regularly, but just seeing him in person made everything okay for Bonnie…even if it wasn't.

"What are you doing here?! I thought you wouldn't be here until Christmas."

"You know me….I wanted to surprise everyone…plus I get a two week break before fall classes start again."

"Well, I'm glad you're here." She beamed, almost like a school girl with a crush. The only difference was is that she didn't have a crush on Damon…that would be extremely unrealistic and bizarre.

"Good old Mystic Falls," After glancing around at pretty much the whole town in the Gilbert residence, he noticed his brother, who was now making his way over.

Bonnie noticed, and smiled, "I'll leave you too, and catch up with you later." She said giving Damon one more hug. She knew that Stefan and Damon hadn't seen each other the entire summer, and by them being closer than any siblings Bonnie had ever met, she wanted to give them their privacy. Before she could even turn to leave, they were hugging.

And Bonnie couldn't help but smile. She looked around at everyone, smiling and laughing, and for a moment, Bonnie couldn't help but feel sad, just thinking how she would be able to tell them. Thinking about how they would react…was too much for her to bear. Right now they were happy…content, she couldn't and she wouldn't be the bearer of bad news.

Shaking away the thoughts in her head, she walked back over to Caroline, Vicki, and Elena.

"Bons, we were thinking of heading to the Grille, you want to come?" Elena asked, and before Bonnie could answer, Caroline answered for her, insuring everyone that she would be going.

"Thanks Care." Bonnie shook her head in laughter. Even if Bonnie didn't want to go, she really didn't have a choice. Caroline always wanted her to get out and enjoy herself. Though she had to admit that if Caroline wasn't so take charge and persistent, she would never have come out of her room this summer…especially with Damon not being around.

"Now I'll go tell the boys," Caroline said, heading over to Matt and Tyler, and then Damon and Stefan. And of course they were going.

They weren't even in the Grille for an hour, and the majority of the gang were under the bar, intoxicated. Well, Caroline and Vicki were on top of the bar, if technicalities were in order. They were the life of the party, even if Matt looked as if he was ready to yank Vicki down and drag her out of the place. The perks of having an older sibling.

Elena, Stefan, and Damon were playing pool, and needless to say, Elena was losing. Not because she wasn't a good pool player, but because she had one too many, and could barely hold the stick.

Bonnie couldn't help but laugh.

"Good seeing you here tonight, Bonnie." Her attention turned around to the Bartender, Ben; the reason why she and the rest of her underage friends could partake in alcohol; he didn't care to card. And Caroline thinks that he has a crush on Bonnie.

"I'm glad I decided to come out." She smiled, leaving Ben weak. Bonnie had no idea the effect she had on some guys; especially him. Honestly compared to Elena, Caroline, and Vicki, Bonnie couldn't help but think she wasn't very attractive. They could get any guy they wanted, and Bonnie just felt…average.

"So, Ben…Truth or Dare." Caroline interrupted them, putting her arm around Bonnie's shoulder. Caroline had a high tolerance, but with as much as she consumed, tolerance was not in her vocabulary tonight.

"Caroline," Bonnie tried to sound a bit stern, because she knew where this was going, but her words slurred, and she couldn't help but giggle.

"Truth." Ben answered, glad that there were other servers around, because he was completely ignoring his customers.

"Do you like my dear beautiful friend, Bonnie, right here." She smiled, and Bonnie turned ten shades of scarlet.

"You… d-don't have to answer that." Bonnie stumbled over her words.

"Of course he does." Caroline laughed.

"I do like Bonnie…I have for quite some time." He confessed; his eyes glued to Bonnie.

Bonnie could feel heat radiate from her body, and she felt as if there wasn't enough air in the building. When did it get so hot in here? She thought to herself.

"Now pick a dare, Ben." Caroline said with a devious tone in her voice, and a sly grin on her face.

And of course before Bonnie could say anything, Ben chose dare.

"I dare you to kiss Bonnie."

Bonnie almost spit out her cranberry vodka… and maybe she should have, because she knew that she was completely past her limit. She really wished Caroline would go back to dancing on the bar with Vicki.

As Bonnie was consumed in her thoughts about the fact of Caroline daring Ben to kiss her and that he admitted to liking her for a while, she didn't even realize that he came from behind the bar and leaned her down until his lips took a hold of hers.

Even though her lips were fairly numb from the number of drinks she consumed, she could still feel his warmth; taste the freshness of peppermint that tickled her nose.

When he set her back up, she almost lost her balance from the intensity of the kiss. Her cheeks were flushed, her heart was racing, and she could hear Caroline squealing with excitement beside her. Yes, she was embarrassed, because she could feel more than Caroline's eyes on them, but throughout the embarrassment she was happy. Happy that she let loose.

"It would be nice if I had another drink in my hand right now." Hearing Damon's voice, wasn't the only thing that brought Bonnie out of her intoxicating blissful high, the look he was giving to Ben, was almost menacing.

Ben looked at him, rolled his eyes and went back to work. It wasn't just that everyone in this town new how protective Damon was over Bonnie, it was the fact that he was a Salvatore, and they were the richest family on the east coast…even richer than the Lockwoods. One bad call from him, and he would lose his only source of income.

If Bonnie hadn't completely sobered up from the earthshattering kiss she just experienced, Damon's annoying over protective male dominance, or whatever it could be called, definitely did the trick.

Damon's eyes met Bonnie's, "I don't see you for a whole summer and you and Ben are what?"

"None of your business…" she interrupting him, giving him the same glare he held her with. "Damnit Damon, mind your own business for once." And with that she walked away from him, because people weren't staring before, they were staring now. She was glad he was back and she could see him again, but she hated when he treated her this way.

Damon followed Bonnie out of the Grille, with Caroline, Elena, and Stefan on their heels.

"On the contraire, Bonnie, you are my business." He said, causing her to turn around and face him. Even though she was much shorter, she held her defiance towards him. She wasn't scared of Damon Salvatore, never have been. "And you making out with some guy, especially Ben…"

"Damon, Ben is just a friend, and the way you looked at him tonight, you held that authority like your better than him!" She yelled.

"You know Ben's reputation, Bonnie!"

"I know yours too, Damon!" she then took a breath, and decided yelling was pointless, "Stop trying to act like my father. He may not be around, but I'm okay with that….you on the other hand have no right." She then looked at Caroline, "Care, can you take me home please."

Before Caroline could even take a breath, Damon, pulled out his keys, and said, "I got it."

"I'm not riding with you." She folded her arms.

"Stop acting like a brat, and come on." He said. And when she did not budge, he picked her up and threw her over his shoulder, ignoring her protests.

"Brother," he turned to look at Stefan, "I take it you'll find your way home." And with that he drove Bonnie home.

Caroline couldn't help but laugh, while Stefan and Elena shook their head with an amused smile on their face. It never fazed them when Damon acts a certain way towards Bonnie.

As Stefan and Caroline were about to walk back into the Grille, Caroline looked at Elena, "Are you coming?"

"I'll be in a few, I just need to clear my head for a minute." She said, wondering if Caroline realized why.

"Ah, that's girl code for we need to talk." They then both looked at Stefan who just shook his head and went inside.

Before Stefan could even close the door all the way, the words that came out of Elena's mouth, made Caroline speechless.

"I think I'm going to break up with Matt."

Matt, the boy she had been dating for two years. The boy everyone thought she was extremely in love with.

But the boy that was going through Elena's mind for the past couple of weeks was not Matt.

Bonnie didn't even realize she fell asleep in the passenger side of Damon's car until she woke up, and they were parked in front of her house.

"Do you want my company tonight?" He asked. He knew at times Bonnie got lonely, with her Dad always on business and no mother around. Her grams was pretty much her only family, but there were some days she had to work late at the college, and today was one of those days.

"Not tonight." And not just because she was still upset with Damon, but because the alcohol wore off, and now the only thing on her mind was her conversation with her Doctor earlier.

"Are you sure?" Damon knew she wouldn't stay mad at him for long. This is what they did. As protective as Damon were towards Bonnie, she was the same way towards him….well, not as bad.

"Yeah…"

He then grabbed her hand, "I love you Bons… I just don't want you to get hurt."

She took a deep breath of understanding, "I know…I love you too. Call me tomorrow?"

"Of course."

And with that he walked her inside, and then he left. Even though he would have stayed with Bonnie tonight if she asked, he did have someone to meet.

As soon as Bonnie made it inside her house, she was able to make it up the stairs into her bathroom, hoping it was just the alcohol making her throw up.

Sheila Bennett was exhausted as she entered her son's home. She knew that he was out of town on business, so she didn't mind staying with Bonnie. She loved her granddaughter dearly, and was glad to have the company.

But as soon as she walked into the household, she felt an immense amount of heartache. She rushed upstairs, knowing exactly where Bonnie would be.

When she entered the bathroom, her face held pure shock, as Bonnie was slouched over the toilet, and there were lit candles floating behind her.

Sheila knew exactly what that meant…even though it was a year too early for it.

Damon found himself in the woods of Mystic Falls, where the person he was supposed to meet, said she'll be. This wasn't the first time he craved her presence and it wouldn't be the last, but he needed to see her…needed to feel her.

"Hello, Damon." Her voice held his attention like a siren, as he turned around, and she was only mere inches from him.

"You're here." Her beautiful wavy brown hair cascaded around her face as she

"I am," she said, walking closer, "Did you miss me?"

"Of course I did."

She then kissed him with a animalistic urge, she had been craving all day. She then looked back into his eyes, "You will not scream."

"I will not scream," he repeated.

And with that dark veins appeared around her eyes, and two of her teeth elongated as she sunk her fangs into Damon's neck.

Damon held onto her for dear life, but enjoyed every moment of it….he always did.

And the last words that left his mouth was a moan of her name, "Katherine."

A/N: Hi all! I hope you all enjoyed! You may be confused at the turn of events, but as I continue this story, several scenes from the actual show will play a part, maybe not in their regular order and maybe not exactly how it was on the show, but it will play a part.

As you can see, I am trying something a little different. What if the gang didn't know anything about the supernatural yet? What if Damon, Stefan, Caroline, etc. weren't vampires and Bonnie hadn't tapped into being a witch, or Tyler had no idea about werewolves.

You will all see more of Bonnie and Damon's friendship in the next chapters as well as the whole gang, as they go through trials together!

Please, if you have any questions, I will definitely answer them, and I hope you will all give it a chance. =)