Author's Note: Hey guys, I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who's been reviewing. I'm psyched that you all are enjoying to story so far. There's a little Damon in this chapter. ;) Enjoy!


I DO NOT OWN VAMPIRE DIARIES OR THE CHARACTERS.


Chapter Three:


I fixed my shirt for the third time and looked in the mirror. This is ridiculous. I should not be this nervous. It's just Alaric. I've seen a million times already; he's seen me in my worst… Yeah, I've got to work on the pep talks I give myself… They're not really helpful.

I sighed and double-checked my reflection. Nothing stuck in my teeth; hair's alright, minty fresh breath, smell good… What's missing? Shoes! I grabbed some flats. Just as I pulled them on, the doorbell went off. I grabbed my jacket and purse and headed downstairs. I opened the door.

"Hey, you look nice." I told him, smiling.

"Thanks, you clean up well."

"Thank you." I beamed. "Just let me lock the door, and we can go." I told him.


"So, I hope you don't think that this is too weird." Ric said, as we were driving in the car. I shook my head.

"Kind of, but honestly, when is anything in Mystic Falls normal?" I countered. He laughed.

"True… very true."

"So… are you going to tell me where we're going?" I asked him.

"The Grill, I know it's nothing special, but that way I figured if anyone saw us, they wouldn't think anything of it." He explained. I nodded.

"Smart – that makes sense."

"But, be warned, I'm definitely going to open your door and make you cringe with cheesy pick-up lines." He added with a laugh. I chuckled.

"Sounds great," I assured him as he pulled into a parking space. I undid my seat-belt and stayed in my seat, dutifully. He walked around to my side and opened the door for me and offered me a hand up. I smiled and took it. "Thank you."

"You look beautiful, Bonnie." He said with a smile. I blushed. "You ready for dinner?" He asked. I nodded. "Let's head inside."


We sat down and didn't get any weird looks, but I'm not sure if I was really expecting any. It's not much different from when the gang meets up at the Grill and we all sit together. I think everyone is pretty use to seeing Alaric with his students. Well, that or they just don't care. Lately, there's always bigger fish to fry. I mean, vampires running a muck seems like a bigger deal then a teacher chillaxin' with his students.

"Hey guys, what can I get you?" Jeremy asked, pulling out a pad and paper. He started working here after Matt quit. It helped keep him busy, and they extra money never hurt.

"Um… How about a chicken Caesar wrap and fries," I replied. He smirked.

"Sure, with ranch?" He asked.

"That sounds good – you know me too well." I told him with a smile.

"How about you Ric?" He asked, turning his attention on Alaric.

"The usual, Jere." He answered, giving me an odd look.

"Be right up." He answered, taking his leave. I leaned forward and looked at Alaric.

"What's up? Everything okay?" I asked to make sure. He nodded.

"You two quit dating… right? I don't want to step on anyone's toes." He asked nervously. I chuckled.

"What? Yeah, ages ago. It didn't last long. We're just friends."

"Alright, just making sure I can keep you to myself." He smiled at me.

"I'm all yours."


We ate and talked. It went really well. He held my hand underneath the table. I knew I was blushing – I could feel it in my cheeks.

After dinner, we walked around town for a couple of hours, just talking. It's nice. It felt so nature to link hands with him. I don't know why this had never occurred to me, before. I mean, it's not like Alaric has ever been unattractive… It's just one of those things that I never thought to pursue. But, I'm glad that he asked me; I'm glad this started.

"What's on your mind?" He asked me.

"Just thinking that I'm glad that you asked me to do this… I don't know why it never occurred to me, before." I told him with a small smile.

"You know, if I had never asked you to do this, then I couldn't do this." He said, leaning over to me. He caught my lips with his own, and I swear I could see sparks. I dropped his hand and moved closer to him. His hand landed on the back of my head, keeping my lips fused with his. I pressed myself against him and let my hands settle at his waist. The kiss was slow and romantic. I moved my mouth against his, and it showed no signs of slowing. He ran his tongue on my lower lip, asking for entrance.

Somehow, we had gotten tangled up in each other. I moved my tongue against his, trying to get dominance. But, he had other ideas. His free hand ran down my back and cupped my butt. I gasped in surprise and took the lead. I backed into a wall. I'm not sure whose wall or when it happened. I was losing myself in him.

Something crashed and I jumped, pulling my mouth away from his. We looked around and didn't see anything. His eyes are dark with lust. I bit down on my swollen lip.

"I didn't say I was done." He growled and pulled my face back to his. He kissed me with more vigor than he had before. He slid a leg between mine and brought a knee up, so he rubbed in between my thighs. I moaned in the kiss. The kiss smoldered.

"Tisk, tisk, tisk… What do we have here?" Damon called from behind us. I jumped and turned my face, in surprise. Alaric looked behind him.

"You have the worst timing, Salvatore." He growled. Damon chuckled.

"You know, you could have gotten a room instead of groping in public? Personally, I think you were aiming for an audience Ric." Damon pushed.

"Don't you have somewhere else to be?" Alaric hinted. Damon only smirked. I started to de-tangle myself from Ric, but he held me somewhat to him.

"Aw, but where else would I watch young lust?" Damon's eyes widened.

"Don't be a perv, Damon." I told him, quietly. Damon winked.

"You know you like it." He winked, again. "Well kids, this was fun, but I'd rather have my own than watch yours." And he left just as sudden as he came. I looked at Alaric, confused.

"That was… unexpected." I was the first to break the awkward silence.

"To say the least," he agreed. He has that same glint in his eyes that I saw earlier…

"You okay?" I asked, gently. He nodded.

"I just don't like the thought of someone watching us." He explained… I know that I have no reason to doubt him, but I can't help but feel like he's leaving something out. I didn't think that Damon doing that would be enough to piss him off. He knows Damon – he should be used to it by now. Right?


The walk to my front door was a quiet one. All in all, tonight was a success. I thoroughly enjoyed myself… I just hope that he did, too.

"Bonnie…" Ric started. "I think it's a good thing that Damon interrupted us, earlier. I was getting carried away. And I don't want to start something too fast. I want this to work between us. I want to be able to get to know before things get that physical."

"I agree. I don't think it would help anything to rush. And, you're still my teacher."

"If you weren't my student, this might be a different conversation."

"How so?" I asked being coy.

"Well," he moved closer. "It would probably involve a lot less clothes." He eyed me. I could feel his breath dance across my face. It got harder to breathe the closer he moved.

"Then maybe it's a good thing that I am your student."

"Why is that?" He backed up against my front door.

"Because I haven't gone that far…" I answered, quietly.

"I live to teach." He kissed me and I could feel him grazing my body through my clothes. I pulled away.

"I don't want to go that fast."

"Don't worry, I can be patient." He winked. I rolled my eyes and gave him a quick kiss. "Sleep well, Bonnie." He backed up, so I could unlock my door and get inside.

"You, too." I locked the door behind me. Just what have I gotten myself into? Of course he's experienced… I mean, I was close with Jeremy, but we never went that far. It's just something that didn't happen. Alaric is new, exciting, exhilarating, charming, and sweet… but I keep picking up flashes of something else. It's probably nothing, but every now and then there are those little glints of anger… I don't know what I else I would call them. They don't seem to be that important. I'm sure it's not a big deal…


I tossed and turned trying to sleep. I kept thinking about my night with Alaric. As long as nothing slips up during school, I can't think of a reason why this couldn't work. I can't believe this is actually happening. I smiled to myself and tried to drift off to sleep.


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