On My Mind
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~ The moment that we met, I didn't know yet
that I was looking at a face I'll never forget
Cause I, I can't get you off my mind ~
Cody Simpson
He didn't know when he started noticing the little details about her, like how her hair bounces when she walks. Or how every time she's with her friends her emerald eyes sparkle. He didn't understand why whenever she talks to him his undead heart skips a beat. He didn't get why she was always on his goddamn mind. The answer is simple really; Damon Salvatore is in love with the one and only Bonnie Bennett. Right. Try telling him that.
Two Weeks Earlier
"Here's what we do," Damon starts as he enters the room containing Elena, Stefan, Caroline Alaric and Bonnie. "We just split up into couples and look around the city for them. Simple."
Everyone was hanging on to his every word until he said 'simple'. They all knew nothing was ever simple living in Mystic Falls.
Elena sighs. "Damon it's not that easy. Klaus can be anywhere and not just in Mystic Falls."
"Fine." He grunts after a moment. "Some stay around while a few of us search outside of this town."
"Cool," Elena says smiling. "Stefan Damon and I will look around and the rest of you stay here in case he comes while we're gone."
"Wait! Hold up," Caroline interrupts. "Why do you get to decide what happens? I want to have a say in this."
"This is no time for your childish antics, Blondie." The blue eyed vampire snaps.
"No, wait. Caroline is right," Elena intercepts. "What do you think we should do Care?"
"Well," Caroline begins. "By now Klaus probably knows who we are and who we hang out with."
"What's your point?" Damon growls out impatient.
She continues, ignoring his rudeness. "So, if we separate into unlikely couples then it will create a confusing atmosphere for Klaus, thus giving us the upper hand.
The room is quiet, not a sound to be heard. That is, until Stefan starts laughing. "You know Care, that's better than all our ideas combined."
Caroline beams.
Well," Elena says loudly, uncomfortable at their little moment, gaining back all the attention. "It's settled then, Stefan and I will leave while Damon and Alaric guard the Grill and Bonnie and Caroline are in charge of protecting the school,"
"Did you not hear what I said?" Caroline asks. "Unlikely couples not the usual."
"Fine then, I'll take Damon." when she gives Elena a pointed look she snaps. "Who should be paired together then?"
Caroline smiles. "The most unlikely couple; Bonnie and Damon."
Bonnie who was sitting quietly observing the group jumps up. "No way! Absolutely not." Damon nods agreeing.
Caroline pouts, giving her a puppy dog look. "Oh come on Bonnie, please? Didn't you say you wanted to help us no matter what it took?"
The tiny brunette glares at her best friend, hating het at that moment for bringing it up. "I think it's a great idea." Alaric says suddenly, making everyone to stare at him in shock, he grins. "What? Can't I give my opinion?"
"Well," Stefan says slowly. "If you think it's what we should do and Caroline and I think so too, then let's."
"Let's not." Bonnie says. "I don't want to do it. Maybe with Stefan but defiantly not with Damon."
"I agree with the Witch."Damon says in an over exaggerated voice. "There's no way I'm going to be cramped in a car with her for god knows for how long. You know how she gets in my presence."
Elena didn't feel comfortable with Bonnie and Damon going on a road trip together. The first time she went on one with him she hated him but after a couple of hours she actually started to like being in his company which eventually lead to a great friend and now into something…more? No. she thought fiercely. Never.
"Yeah, me too." She said. "I mean I don't like the thought of them together. They're supposed to kill Klaus not each other."
Caroline grins knowingly. She knew the true reason she didn't want them going together, which is exactly why she chose the two. "Now Elena," she said in a teasing but almost mocking voice, "I'm sure they could get along together for a couple of hours, even for a few days if they have the right mind set."
"Totally!" Stefan jumped in, catching what Caroline was trying to convey. "I'm certain they could get along together for a little while. At least until we defeat Klaus."
Bonnie sighed, looking at each of their faces trying to decide if what she's about to do was worth it. "Okay, I'll do it." She looked straight into Damon's icy blue eyes. "Only if you promise to behave."
Damon smirked, but inwardly was confused why she had no fear in her eyes when she looked at him. Even Elena who claimed to be his friend always had an ounce of doubt when it came to him. "Well, little witch I'll promise that once you promise not to set me on fire or give me an aneurysm for the whole time."
"Well if you listen to me then there will be no need." Bonnie retorted.
"Deal." Damon says after a moment of hesitation.
Bonnie's eyes flashed in surprise, "Well… okay. Deal."
"Yay!" Caroline exclaimed. "Now it's settled. You're both going." She says quickly before they could change their mind. "Get some rest, you two. You have a big day tomorrow."
"Tomorrow? So soon?" Bonnie asks,
"Well yeah. I mean we don't know when Klaus will come so we have to get prepared. Stefan and I will take care of the Grill and Elena and Alaric will take care of the school."
Wait! Me and Alaric, why? It should me and Stefan." Elena proclaimed. She then shot Alaric a quick look. "No offence."
He just shrugged. "Well, she did say unlikely couples and since you and Stefan always hang out together it would be pretty obvious. I would go with Stefan but you and Caroline are best friends so that just leaves you and me and those two together."
"I agree." Stefan added. After seeing Elena's venomous look he quickly added, "I mean I would love to go with you but it will be expected of us."
"Yeah!" Caroline said. "Okay everyone knows their parts?" when everyone nodded she continued. "Good. Now go." She finished proud that she single handedly made a plan that actually had a chance of success. Obediently everyone left the room one by one.
The Next Day
After a good's night sleep, Bonnie stepped on the Salvatore's porch well refreshed eager to start the day even if it included a road trip with the infamous Damon Salvatore. Before she had a chance to ring the doorbell the door flew open revealing a disheveled but still handsome sapphire eyed vampire.
"Well, well. What a surprise." He taunted. "And what do I owe the pleasure?"
Bonnie glared; her previous good mood was evaporating. "Are you ready? Cause we leave in five." When he just stood there. She sighed and pushed past him entering the spacious manor.
"Oh, sure. Please come in Bonnie." Damon said sarcastically, heading toward the stairs. Before he went all the way up he paused. "Are you sure you know what you're getting into?" he asked uncharacteristically serious.
Bonnie was taken aback by the intensity of the question. "Of course." She answered just as solemn.
Then the old Damon resurfaced. "Good, I don't need you to chicken out right when you're needed most."
She rolled her eyes at his cockiness. "Are you ready or not?" she repeated. He just smirked and disappeared upstairs. After a moment he returned showered and dressed. She raised an eyebrow but remained quiet.
They both just stood there, unsure what to say. The quietness was interrupted when Stefan and Elena walked in accompanied by Caroline and Alaric.
"Oh good you're here." Elena says when she sees Bonnie standing in the living room with Damon. The funny feeling she was feeling yesterday came back but she pushed it away for the moment.
"Yes Miss Elena, we're all here and accounted for." Bonnie had to hide her smile.
Instead she rolled her eyes and plastered an annoyed look on her face. "Are we going to stand here all day or are we going to actually do something productive?"
Elena was startled at the agitation in her voice. "Bonnie, are you having second thoughts about this? Because if you are you don't have to go." She says softly.
The witch only rolled her eyes. "Yes Elena I'm sure. I wouldn't do something I didn't want to do." This only surprised her even more. When did Bonnie start wanting to go somewhere with Damon. Unbeknown to her Damon was thinking the same thing.
"Okay then!" Caroline chirped happily. "Then let's get a move on."
When they all exchanged hugs and well wishes, Bonnie and Damon were off on their road trip not knowing what was up ahead.
On their 4 hour trip to Winchester, the car ride was quiet except for the radio playing in the background. The silence wasn't uncomfortable but it wasn't exactly pleasant. Finally Bonnie ended the muteness by blurting. "I don't really hate you." Suddenly embarrassed by her outburst she ducked her head.
Damon, who was shocked only managed to say, "Oh?"
It seemed as though Bonnie couldn't control her mouth. She just continued talking. "I guess I was angry and wanted to blame someone. I knew it was mostly my fault that Grams died, but I couldn't deal with the guilt. It was easier to blame you I suppose. I'm…sorry."
Damon was too overcome by the sudden confession to say anything, so he just remained silent.
Bonnie, just realizing how much she revealed turned red. "I…forget I said anything." She mumbled to the floor.
"No." he finally said, fiercely. "No don't be sorry. I am responsible for your Grandmothers' death, not you. You don't understand what you gave up for Elena do you? What you're giving up? It's so much more than what you're giving credit for. You think Elena has it rough, but you have it ten times as bad. I never apologized for what I did, did I? Well I am sorry. So much more than you'll ever know. You have every right to hate me, and you should." By the time he was done talking he was breathing hard, staring into her emerald eyes intensely.
She bit her lip, not sure what to say. "Bonnie," he continued softly. "I'm so sorry. For everything."
The tiny brunette smiled softly, "So am I." And for the first time, Damon gave her a genuine smile.
Tada!
Hope you enjoyed it. It's a One Shot I think, might be a multichapter if I can understand how to upload chapters.
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