Chapter Nine

Bonnie was in the living room watching TV with Lucy. She was discharged from the hospital two hours ago and the doctor had instructed her to not do anything stressful, just rest and that's what she did and plan to keep doing until the doorbell rang.

Herself and Lucy sat staring at the door hoping the person would leave but obviously not because the doorbell was been pressed harder and the person was also knocking on the door.

"Seriously, can't someone get a moment of quietness here" Lucy said getting up.

"I'll get it" Bonnie said to Lucy.

" No, you're gonna sit and relax like you're supposed to" Lucy instructed.

"It's Elena".

"Well, she will have to come back some other day" Lucy said as she walked to the door.

She opened the door to see Elena struggling to stand straight. Great, a drunk vampire she thought.

"You're drunk, come back when you're sober and make it next week cause Bonnie needs her rest" Lucy said.

"No, I have to talk to her now" Elena slurred.

"Not happening. Goodbye Elena" Lucy said turning to close the door.

"What are you, her bodyguard? Just let me talk to her".

"I'd watch what I say if I were you, so leave before I change my mind. You wouldn't know what a roasted vampire smells like would you? Lucy said and shut the door.

She went back into the living room and sat beside Bonnie.

"That went well" Bonnie said smiling.

"Better than I expected" Lucy said sarcastically.

They both enjoyed watching tv, ate and laughed until Bonnie fell asleep. Lucy got a blanket and covered Bonnie up. She was about to go upstairs when her phone rang.

"Hi, any news?" She asked the person on the other end of the line.

"Yeah, we should meet up" The person said.

"My cousin just got out of the hospital, so I have to keep an eye on her. So how does Thursday sounds? Lucy asked.

"Sounds great. We'll meet at my place. See you soon" She said.

"See you soon" Lucy said before the line went off.

Lucy went into her room to think on who she can trust. Elena is definitely not in her list and she isn't sure about Damon. She has a lot of work to do but first, she would have to tell Bonnie about the news.


The Salvatore's Mansion


Stefan was at the bar getting a drink when Damon walked into the living room.

Sitting on the couch he said " I'll have one too".

Stefan nodded and poured him a drink too. He walked over to Damon, handed him the drink and sat on the table opposite him.

"Why are you drinking or should I say what are you drinking to?" Stefan asked.

Damon took a sip and said " I broke up with Elena. You?"

"Wow, I didn't see that one coming, good for you Damon. I've always thought she could do better than both of us but I never thought you'd let her go. I'm proud of you brother, you did the right thing".

"Yea, I guess. I hate doing the right thing, but I'm glad I did. She had become me and as much as I love myself, I couldn't handle being with another me. Do you know how hard it is to be me? I think one Damon is enough for the world. So why are you drinking?" Damon said.

Stefan turned his head sideways as if thinking of what to say. He turned his head back to Damon and took another sip of his drink.

"Lily left and that was after she told me she didn't love me nor you anymore and that she has a family now who helped her become who she is now. I just couldn't believe it" Stefan sighed.

"Sorry bro but I'm not really. It feels good to know that someone doesn't love you for once. Katherine, Elena, Father, even Klaus and his crazy sister. As an expert in that department, it does get better. Someday you will get over it and found love again except a mother's love that is never happening again except if you compel yourself a mum".

He raised his glass up to Stefan to finish his speech with a cheer " To being unloved".

Stefan raised his glass to Damon in cheer "To being unloved" he said before downing what was left of his drink.

"Welcome to the club Bro" Damon said walking to the bar.

He got the rest of the bourbon and placed it on the table beside Stefan after pouring himself more, so did Stefan.

"Where were you? You weren't home when I came in" Stefan asked.

"I went to see Bonnie and it went bad. I really don't know how to fix things with us, she doesn't trust me anymore and I don't blame her either. Oh, you're gonna be an Uncle".

Stefan spat out the drink in his mouth coughing "Wait, you and Bonnie? I never imagined you two, you hated each other. I guess its kinda true when they say there's only a thin line between love and hate except in yours and Bonnie's case, its a baby. Congrats bro".

"Thanks. So, when are you and Caroline going official?" Damon asked.

Raising a brow Stefan said " If this is where we talk and share stories, I think I'll pass".

"Why not? I use to do it with Alaric before he had a life of his own" Damon said.

"Well, I'm not Alaric".

"Yea, you're my brother so spill or I'll have to beat it out of you".

Stefan got up " Seriously Damon, leave it be".

"No spill" Damon said.

Stefan sighed " I don't know Damon, it's not like she's talking to me. She's being quiet and only says one word at a time. She's grieving and wants to be alone, so I'm giving her space".

"You're doing the right thing but you don't want to be too faraway because she's going to need you soon enough and be her friend that's what she needs the most" Damon said.

"I think you've been watching too much TV, but thanks" Stefan said walking away.

"You're welcome and I'm way better than Dr Phil, good looking, older, stronger and I've a head full of hair" Damon said smirking.

Stefan smiled and turned to face Damon.

"Why did you attack Bonnie?"

Damon frowned and said "The session is over Stefan".

"I'm serious Damon, why did you attack Bonnie?"

"She said somethings, I got angry and you know what happened after" He replied and turned away.

"Maybe the old Damon would have, but not this Damon. Why?" Stefan deadpanned.

Pouring more drink, Damon said " Leave it Stefan, I already told you what happened".

"I know you Damon, just like you know me even if we never act like it" Stefan said.

"Let it go Stefan".

"It's your turn to share, so tell me".

"What do you want me to say Stefan? That I have wet dreams about her, that I know what she smells like, that I get hard thinking about her or that I might be in love with her. So tell me, which one do you want to know?" Damon said smashing his glass against the wall.

"I attacked her because I thought it'll change the way I see her or feel but instead, I ruined our friendship and I almost kill my own child. I ruined one of the best thing I've had in a really long time. She trusted me when she shouldn't, saved me when she could have let me die over and over again and friended me even though she could do better. I never had to be who I'm not around her except be me. She didn't want to change me or try to change me, she just wanted me to take responsibility for my actions and think first before taking any step. Spending four months with her in hell made me see a different side of Bonnie, she saw me for me and gave me hope. I messed it all up, I betrayed her and almost killed her when she had been nothing but kind to me".

"She'll forgive you eventually, Bonnie is a really good person and has a kind heart. You can't sit here and wallow, you have to keep trying. You're gonna be a Dad and Bonnie is gonna need all the help she can get, so be there for her. You know what? We should go to the library, get some books and find information on pregnancies and babies, what and what not to do" Stefan said.

"You'll help?".

"Why not, I'm gonna be an Uncle, so I need to know what and what not to do also. We both need something to do than be miserable, so why not be resourceful. I've got your back bro and this is my chance of being a dad too unless I have a miracle baby someday" Stefan laughed.

"Thanks Bro".

"Sure".

"Okay, see you in the morning" Damon said.

"Yea, see you in the morning" Stefan replied.

They both entered into their rooms closing the door behind them. Its the start of a new beginning for them both and they were going to make the best of this new beginning.


The Grill


Caroline sat at a table in mystic grill eating burger and fries with a bottle of water. It's been a long day for her and she's tired. She didn't want to be alone tonight, so she'd be staying with Bonnie and Lucy.

Elena walked into the grill to get a drink when she saw Caroline. She walked over to her and sat on the chair opposite her.

"Hi" She said to Caroline.

Looking up at Elena, Caroline said " Hi, you look worse than I do, why?"

"Damon and I broke up and he wants me to take the cure" Elena told Caroline.

"Wow, I never thought Damon could be that selfless and I'm sorry you guys broke up but he did the right thing. I've always thought you two were bad for each other and that you deserve better than him" Caroline said.

"I don't think he broke up with me because he wants me to be human and happy like he said though" Elena said.

"Why not?"

"I think its because of Bonnie and the baby".

"What has Bonnie and her baby got to do with anything?" Caroline asked.

Elena took some fries from Caroline's plates " Bonnie slept with him and he's the father of her baby" .

"I thought as much but I'm sure Bonnie never intended for it to happen. Come on Elena, you and I both know Bonnie isn't that kind of person. So are you going to take the cure?" Caroline asked.

"Yes, I want to be human again, get married, have children and be happy".

"Then do it and be happy".

"I am but I need to talk to Alaric first and Matt" Elena said.

"I'm happy for you Elena. Will you be staying or you'll be joining Jeremy?" Caroline asked.

"I'm leaving, I've to move on and staying here won't be me moving on and starting afresh. I'll miss you care and I hope you find happiness too" Elena said.

She got up from the chair and left. Caroline watch her leave and went back to eating. She's happy for her friend and hopefully she gets all that she wanted. She called the busboy, paid him and left him a tip before walking into the night. Hopefully she would find happiness one day too.