Title: Just Around the River Bend

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters unfortunately they belong to CW and L.J. Smith

Pairing: Stefan/Bonnie

Summary: The aftermath of Gram's death, the teens of Mystic Falls each go through their own turmoil and the result is a great friendship between Bonnie and Stefan and a new love for Damon and Bonnie. What happens when Elena and Damon start having an affair?

AN- Okay so I am first and foremost a Damon/Bonnie fan but there's something about Stefan and Bonnie that just keeps speaking to me so hope you guys enjoy!

Chapter 1

Standing in front of a sea of black Bonnie stared at her Grams' coffin as if she was frozen stiff. Everything around her simply didn't exist except for the elegantly decorated coffin her Grams now lay in. Not her tear-stained face, or the friends she knew were right behind her, not even Damon who stood off to a distance from everyone else.

It was only when the coffin began lowering into the ground did she snap out of her catatonic state.

"No! What are you doing? No!" she screamed at the men lowering the coffin

Everyone's heart broke simultaneously as they watched their friend try to grab one of the ropes attached to the coffin. Elena and Caroline reached out stop her but to everyone's surprise, Tyler got there first.

With a gentle hand on her waist he pulled her back. "NO!" she screamed an ear piercing scream that seemed to cut the skies. Unable to stand under the weight of her grief, Bonnie fell to the ground with Tyler's arms around her. "Grams!" she screamed again this time rocking and shaking with her sobs. "This is…my…fault"

"Bonnie no, this isn't your fault" he tried to calm her down but she cried even harder. By now Elena, Caroline, Matt and Jeremy were all crouched down close behind Bonnie hoping to offer silent support while Stefan and Damon stood back.

As she continued to cry the skies became dark and a cold, strong breeze swept through the cemetery. Stefan looked up as did everyone else. He knew what was happening. Bonnie's grief meant no control of her powers and since witches were connected to nature…shit.

He had no time to fully process the thought however as the ground beneath them shook with each sob that escaped the distraught witch. Lightning began striking the trees surrounding the cemetery and the group looked around in panic.

"What's happening?" Caroline shakily asked

Elena put a hand on Bonnie. She didn't know much about witches but she knew whatever was happening was all Bonnie. "Bonnie, its gonna be okay"

Stefan could feel the power radiating off of the girl on the ground and watching the scene unfold in front of him, Damon did too.

We have to get her out here Damon, it's too much for her.

Damon gave a snort, what do you want me to do about it?

Stefan resisted the urge to roll his eyes. Leave it to his ass of a brother to act like…well…an ass.

Bonnie, Bonnie listen to me. What happened was not your fault. Grams wouldn't want you to blame yourself, you know that. Stefan tried hoping to reach her with his mind.

Clutching to Tyler for dear life Bonnie spoke through her tears "I can't…do this without her. I can't"

"Bonnie, were all here for you. We're not going anywhere" Matt tried to sound as strong as possible.

"He's right Bon, we all love you and we are going to be by your side everyday if we have to." Caroline said with everyone nodding in agreement.

Despite herself, Bonnie managed a small chuckle in the midst of her sobs and as quickly as it started, the weather around them was calm again.

She looked up at Tyler and he helped her to her feet. Sparing one last look at her grandmother's grave, she whispered "Goodbye Grams" and shakily turned to her friends.

Taking the reins from Tyler, Elena and Caroline with Matt and Jeremy not far behind, slowly walked Bonnie to her car leaving Stefan and Damon behind.

Damon snickered "You really are a saint aren't you brother? Trying to save the world one day at a time are we?"

"What are you even doing here Damon? Haven't you put Bonnie through enough? She and Sheila wouldn't have even been down there if it wasn't for your obsession with Katherine."

Damon was in front of his brother in a second. "Be careful little brother. It wouldn't be wise to bring that up" he snarled "And as I recall, you asked them to open the tomb not me"

Stefan couldn't argue with him there. He and Elena were the ones who convinced the Bennett witches to help. Swallowing the ounce of guilt he felt he narrowed his eyes at his brother "Then at least answer my question. Why are you here?"

In truth, Damon didn't have the answer to that. Perhaps, he partly blamed himself for what happened. Damon quickly dismissed the thought. Who was he kidding? He was Damon Salvatore for crying out loud! He didn't do guilt. Guilt was for the weak. Guilt was for people like Stefan who gave a shit.

"I just wanted to bid the old broad farewell, no need to go all jumpy" was his casual reply

Stefan searched his brother's eyes. He knew him well enough to tell when he was deflecting, that was what he did best after all. "Then for once, leave Bonnie alone. She doesn't need you making this harder for her." With that, Stefan stalked off to catch up with the others.

Damon rolled his eyes and turned to look down at the coffin below ignoring the men as they began shoveling dirt on top. Strong, wise and feisty to boot Sheila Bennett was no more. He smirked as he remembered the way she brought him to his knees at her doorstep. Something he would never forget and always admire the old witch for.

His features took on a blank expression and against his very nature a quiet "I'm sorry" escaped his lips before he turned on his heel and walked away.

TBC

AN: This is my first fic guys, please review and I'm open to any suggestions and critiques. Thanks!