Chapter 1: Blind Date
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Bonnie's P.O.V
Elena pulled into the parking lot, a grin still on her face. I sighed and got out of the car. I watched suspiciously as Elena jumped out of the car, and practically skipped over to my side then she started dragging me into the mall. What the hell was she doing? And why was she so happy?
"What do you wanna do?" She asked me, a little too chirpily for my liking.
I shrugged, "I dunno," I muttered.
Elena mock frowned at me, "Come on, Bon. Be a little more enthusiastic please," She urged me.
I shot her a tiny smile, to show her I was trying. "Fine. Let's go clothes shopping," I suggested, trying to inject enthusiasm into my voice as much as possible to make it seem like I was actually excited. When in truth, I couldn't be bothered. My fake enthusiasm probably worked because Elena grinned at me.
"Let's go!" She cried, grabbing my arm and tugging. I rolled my eyes as we headed into Mango. Elena started skimming the racks, and I followed, not feeling in the mood for shopping at all. I was looking at the miniskirts on sale when a blonde couple turned to face us. An excited girl, and a bored looking boy.
It was Caroline and Matt. Caroline rushed over and gave me a big hug. "My baby, I'm so sorry. Oh my god, Bonnie. How are you?" She cried, cooing over me like a baby. I shared a look with Elena who was giggling by the racks of clothing. Caroline actually looked concerned, but I was sure she was acting. Caroline only cared about clothes, make up and maybe Matt. Matt nodded a greeting at me, and winced as he shifted the hundred shopping bags he had in his left hand, to his right hand. Poor guy. He had to carry Caroline's shopping, while she strutted around having shopping sprees with her dad's credit card. She had told me before that her father felt guilty about the whole 'gay' thing so he would give her anything she wanted, including a gold unlimited credit card.
"I'm fine," I murmured, seeing that Caroline was waiting for an answer. Caroline grinned at Elena who approached us, holding a pile of clothes. They quickly exchanged greetings, and Elena hugged the clothes she had picked out tightly to her chest.
"Oh my god, guys. Did you hear that there's gonna be like no coming back from holiday to like school party? Total Bummer." She exclaimed, looking genuinely upset.
I turned away, and headed into the store. "Well Caroline, it was only a 3 day break," I heard Elena explain to her in a very patient voice. I honestly don't know how she could stand Caroline's ditziness. Sure, we had been friends for a long time, but she still got on my nerves sometimes.
"I want a party!" Caroline exclaimed, her voice sounded like a whiny 7 year old girl whose mother had refused to buy her the 'new' Barbie.
I rolled my eyes as Elena came over to me. She had left Caroline, who was talking closely to Matt. I turned to my best friend who was approaching.
"Go try these on," She ordered, "They will look awesome on you,"
I sighed and was about to object when Elena gave me a 'get your butt in the changing room' look. I scowled at her, knowing I would never win this argument, took the clothes and silently slipped into the changing room.
I quickly tried on the clothes which included a pair of charcoal skinny jeans and a deep pink and charcoal tiger print camisole, which looked awesome when paired with the deep pink belt Elena had given me with the outfit. Elena sure still did have her fashion sense, even though she quit the cheer squad. The second outfit was a tight fitting little black dress, which I had to say looked awesome on me. Elena sure knew how to pick an outfit. I had to give her that.
I grabbed the two outfits and headed back to Elena who was giggling with Caroline over something. Matt was standing next to them, looking bored out of his brain. That's what you get for dating Caroline. I mentally told him, with a tiny smile.
"What are you guys giggling about?" I asked them, in quiet voice. I hugged the 2 outfits I would be buying, to my chest. They both put on extremely straight faces, but Caroline let a small giggle escape from her lips.
"um Nothing," Caroline chirped, shooting Elena a meaningful look.
I narrowed my eyes at Elena, who shrugged innocently. "It's nothing you should worry about. How were the outfits?" She added, changing the subject, a twinkle in her dark eyes.
"I love them," I told her, with a half smile.
She nodded, "Okay, lets go buy them and then we can go get some frappes from Starbucks."
I nodded, and we headed to the cashier, Caroline followed us, a huge mound of clothes in her arms, mostly the color pink. Elena had 2 shirts in her hands, one with the 'Superman' logo and one that was baby pink with a sweetheart neckline which I knew would look awesome on her.
We quickly paid, then Elena dragged me out of the store. "Bye guys," She called to Caroline and Matt who were standing at the check-out, still putting her clothes onto the counter. She and Matt waved at us, and we headed towards Starbucks.
I followed Elena into the coffee store, dragging my shopping bag, which was full of my 2 new outfits, behind me. We quickly purchased some drinks, a caramel frappe for myself and a chocolate for Elena, then slipped into a booth. I sank into the chair, drink in hand and relaxed.
"Are you tired?" Elena asked me, sitting down and mixing the chocolate sauce into her drink.
I shook my head, "Not really," I murmured, as I took a sip of my drink. None of us said anything for a minute or so, it was a comfortable silence as we each savored our drinks. Elena however kept checking her watch every few seconds, as if she was waiting for something, or someone. Maybe Stefan was coming. I hope he wouldn't bring his annoying brother along with him. Damon Salvatore just got on my nerves.
"Are you waiting for something?" I asked her, as innocently as I could. I took a slurp of my drink, savoring the caramel flavor. It was my absolute favorite frappe flavor, so sweet and had an almost-chocolaty taste.
Elena shrugged, "Nope," She muttered, but she didn't look me in the eye. I was already more than curious about what she had planned. She had been acting weird ever since we had left her house, and to be honest: it was creeping me out.
Suddenly, Tyler Lockwood entered the coffee shop, and headed towards us. He was wearing tight fitting jeans and a maroon colored shirt, which outlined his abs, making him look very buff. He looked hot in his own sort of way, but he was so not my type. I didn't really know what my type was, but it certainly wasn't him. I wasn't into drugs or alcohol that much, which were the things he absolutely craved. That and football that is.
He grinned at us, me in particular I noticed, then slipped into the seat opposite mine.
"Hello Bonnie, Elena." He cried.
Elena nodded at him, and sipped on her drink. "Hey," I put in, out of politeness only. My voice didn't radiate much enthusiasm but I hoped that wasn't clear.
Elena hopped up from her seat, "I'll be right back," She chirped, scurrying to the ladies room. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw her wink at Tyler who grinned at me. I felt a sinking feeling inside, as I realized that this was a blind date. Blind on my side at least. Boy was Elena going to get it.
"So Bonnie, how are you baby?" He asked, rubbing his palms together, as if he was nervous. Ha, I made him nervous? That was a good one.
I shrugged, "I'm okay. What about you?" I asked, trying to be friendly. I was now one hundred percent certain that we were on a set up date. I could tell it from Tyler's eyes. But why on earth would he agree to go out with me? We had barely even spoken before. I was so not his type, I was sure. He liked the drinking, drug taking kind of girls. The ones who were high all the time so he could 'get some'. Girls like Vikki Donovan.
He nodded modestly, "I'm great," He muttered as I leaned onto the table and sipped my drink. Tyler smiled at me, making my eye contact. I gazed into his dark eyes and he gazed back at me, his eyes lighting up as he smiled.
"You have the most beautiful eyes, did you know that?" He told me, with a small grin.
I blushed, even though I knew it was one of the lamest pick up lines out there.
"Thanks," I muttered, feeling more than a little embarrassed.
"So you back in Mystic Falls for good?" He asked me, even though it was sort of a stupid question. I was here in Mystic Falls right now, so why wouldn't I be back for good?
I nodded all the same, "Yes, it's good to be back," I put in.
"I'll say. Welcome back," Tyler whispered, with a grin. He tucked a strand of hair behind my ear. I flinched at his touch, feeling uncomfortable, but I didn't say anything. I pushed my wavy brown hair over my shoulder and took a sip of my drink.
"Thank you, Tyler." I told him, quietly.
An uncomfortable silence passed, and I dropped my purse on the floor, my cell phone and wallet falling out. I leaned down to get it, and Tyler helped me gather my things. The next thing I felt as I was going up to the table, was Tyler's lips on mine. They moved furiously and he knotted his fingers through my hair. I tried to break the kiss, but his hold was firm. A bad feeling washed through me as he pushed his tongue against my lips, urging me to part them. I took that moment to push him firmly off me and to stand up.
"Tyler, I'm sorry but this will never work," I told him. His eyes were out of focus. I then hurried towards the ladies room. I didn't see the reaction to my leaving because I was too busy running away.
"Elena?" I demanded, annoyance ringing clearly in my voice.
Elena came out of a stall, looking very sheepish. "Yes, Bon?" She asked me, innocently as if she didn't know anything.
I glared at her, "Why are you trying to set me up with Tyler Lockwood?" I demanded, trying to meet her eye contact, but she was keeping her eyes glued to the floor.
She shrugged, "So, I thought you wanted a boyfriend," She murmured, squirting soap onto my hands and rubbing her hands together.
"Not Tyler Lockwood," I told her, wincing at his name. Not that I didn't like the guy, he was just if anything a friend, nothing more.
"What's wrong with Tyler?" She wanted to know, quickly drying her hands and then staring at me.
I shrugged, "He tried to kiss me," I protested.
"Oh my god! Really? Do you love him?-" Elena started, her voice bubbling with excitement.
"No, Elena. I pushed him away. He's not my type," I explained, as simply as I could.
Elena folded her arms across my chest. "What is your type, Bonnie?" She demanded.
I shrugged again, "I don't know. But not Tyler Lockwood, And I'm not his either, how on earth did you get him to go out with me anyway?" I asked her.
Elena grinned, "He told me he thinks you're hot," She admitted.
I glared at her for a second, not saying anything. Trust Elena to set me up with someone who thought I'm 'hot'.
She giggled, "Fine. I'll find you someone else. How do you feel about that guy in our history class? The one with light brown hair and green eyes?" She asked me.
"Harry?" I prompted.
She nodded, and I shook my head. "Don't even think about it, Elena Gilbert," I told her, using her full name which meant I meant business.
She rolled her eyes, "I'll find you someone if it's the last thing I do, Bonnie." She told me, flipping her long hair over her shoulder and sticking her tongue out at me the way she used to in the fifth grade whenever she was right, and I was wrong and that was often.
I grinned, "Yeah right. Whatever, Can we please get out of the bathroom?" I asked, sarcastically.
Elena nodded with a giggle and we headed out into the café. Tyler was gone thankfully. I didn't want to face him now, not after I rejected him. We through our empty drink cups into the bin, and we left.
"Lets go home," Elena murmured. I nodded and as we were leaving, Caroline approached.
"Are you guys like leaving now?" She asked.
I nodded, and registered an exhausted looking Matt trailing behind her, his arms full of shopping bags.
Caroline grinned, making each of her white teeth gleam. "Me too," She exclaimed. Matt looked thankful.
Suddenly Elena's phone rang. She answered and from her tone of voice, I could tell it was her boyfriend, Stefan Salvatore. She always talked in a much softer tone when she was taking to Stefan. It was sweet really. "Yes, I'll be right over," She muttered, before hanging up.
"Come on, Bonnie. We're going to the Salvatores," She exclaimed.
I groaned, "I just want to go to sleep, please." I protested.
She shrugged, "I guess I could-," She started but Caroline cut her off.
"I'll take her. You're staying at Elena's, right Bonnie?" She asked me. I nodded and so did Elena.
"Thanks so much, Car. I'll be home soon, Bonnie." She added, before waving to us and heading out of the door of the mall.
"So what did you do with Tyler in Starbucks?" Caroline asked me, as we headed towards her car. Matt trailed behind us like a lost puppy. He got into the back of the car, stuffing the million shopping bags in beside him.
"You knew?" I demanded.
Caroline grinned, "Duh." She cried, as I got into the passenger seat. She got into the drivers seat and started to speed off towards Elena's house.
"Tell me everything that happened," She ordered, an excited tone in her voice.
"Why?" I asked her, sticking my tongue out like Elena had before. I giggled at the mental memory.
"Because we're best of friends duh. Matt wont listen, don't worry." She added, gesturing to Matt who was indeed listening to his ipod touch.
I sighed, "Caroline," I pleaded.
"Please," She cried, tearing her eyes from the road for a second and giving me the puppy dogs.
"Fine," I muttered, and Caroline grinned and I started to talk.
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