Author's Note: Hey guys, sorry about the wait. I appreciate the patience. I know the chapter is short, but I wanted to give you something, and there will be a new chapter up soon-ish. Enjoy.
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Chapter Seven:
I sat up and rubbed my eyes, waiting for them to adjust to the sunlight. Why does it have to be so fucking bright in the morning? Wait… Scratch that – stupid question. I slid out of bed and put on Damon's shirt from the night before. I slipped out of his bedroom quietly, shutting his door behind me. I found my way downstairs.
"I am so sorry." I said hurriedly as I ran into someone solid, as I yawned. I heard Stefan chuckling.
"Don't worry about it Bonnie. You hungry?" He asked. I nodded. "I'll make you some eggs." He offered. I smiled, appreciatively.
"That'd be great. There's actually something that I wanted to talk to you about. There are a few things that I wanted to ask you." I told him, honestly.
"What's on your mind?" He asked as we walked into the kitchen. I sat down on the counter as he bustled around and started to cook.
"Can I ask why decided to come back to Mystic?" I asked him quietly, trying not to lose my nerve. He looked at me half surprised, half intrigued.
"I knew someone a long time ago. We were involved, and Damon and I both loved her, and lost her. Your friend, Elena, looks almost identical to her. I wanted to get to know her. Honestly, I think I was hoping that she'd be the woman that I lost, but now, she really isn't what I was looking for in the first place." Stefan explained as he poured some eggs into a skillet. I nodded more to myself than to anything, taking in the information that he had just given me.
"Are you disappointed that you came back?" I asked him, leaning forward. He looked back at me, a smile playing on his lips.
"I don't regret coming back. When you're as old as I am, you have far too many regrets already. I think there's a reason that we're back in Mystic Falls. I don't believe in coincidence and being home is nice." He told me.
"I believe it. You must get lonely." I said, thinking out loud. "You know, you can tell me if I'm prying too much." I told him. Stefan smirked at me.
"I won't tell you anything I don't want you to know." He responded.
"Fair enough, but even if you tell me to shut up because I'm nosy doesn't guarantee that I will quit asking." I told him laughing. "Would it be asking too much if I asked why Damon came back?" I asked him, quietly. Stefan did a double-take and thought about my question.
"My brother and I don't have the best relationship. And, honestly, I don't know Damon's reasoning for coming back. I won't tell you to be careful with him, because I think that you can handle yourself." He replied, smiling.
"Because I'm awesome like that," I said, winking. Stefan smirked.
"Eat up, awesome one." He said, chuckling. I ate while I made small talk with Stefan. It's nice having him to talk to. I needed a friend like him. He's refreshing. And… Damon is a completely different story. He makes me feel things that I've never felt with a man before. There was definitely sizzle when I kissed Stefan, but it's nothing compared to when I'm with Damon. I don't even know how old Damon is… I'm not so sure that I want to know where I rank on his female scale.
I giggled as I jumped on the bed. I saw Damon stir. This probably isn't the nicest way to wake someone up, but… definitely more fun.
"You're really asking for it, aren't you?" Damon questioned. I chuckled.
"Maybe I just wanted you to wake up." I teased. He stood up and grabbed me.
"Oh, is that so?"
"Yes," I breathed. He kissed my neck and worked his way to my mouth. "Good morning." I whispered. He smiled.
"Morning Bonnie."
"I wanted to ask you something, and you might take it the wrong way."
"And what might that be?" He inquired.
"Are you over Katherine?" I asked him. His eyebrows rose. Okay, so he definitely didn't see that one coming… doesn't mean that he won't answer the question.
"You talked to Stefan, didn't you?" He asked, softly. I nodded.
"He didn't say much – just that you both loved her." I told him. Damon nodded, slowly. "I don't wanna start anything if you're still pining over someone else… And I don't want too many surprises. That never ends well." I told him.
"I can respect that. Katherine is a long story. You don't need all of the details, BUT she was the one who turned us. It's complicated, and to answer your question: yes. I am over her. She was more trouble than she was worth. She only cared about herself when it came down to it. That's not what I want… not anymore." He assured me. I couldn't meet his eye as I smiled.
"Alright, just checking. I don't want to add to the typical craziness." I told him. He chuckled.
"Now, about your whole 'wake-up' method… it definitely needs some work."
"Oh, really?"
"Yeah, really, because that shit isn't going to fly." He told me with a dark chuckle. I winked and bit his lip. "Oh, is someone feeling feisty this morning?"
"Definitely, what are you gonna do about it?" I asked him.
Author's Note: Reviews are always appreciated. AND a sneak peak for next chapter… I'll be introducing Klaus. *mischievous face*. Anyways, review. :D
Xo Xo,
Anneryn
