Bonnie laughed at all the gossip headlines Caroline was sending her by the second through text. Their outing at the park two days ago was top news with so many pictures she felt a little creeped out about it especially since she was unaware. She couldn't stop analyzing Stefan's face as he looked at her. He looked like he actually loved her in some of them so it's either he's that good of an actor or there are some feelings there. She stopped herself from thinking about it too much but then she got an alert from Instagram saying that Stefan had tagged her in a post. She views it and sees that it's the three photos from the park with a caption that unwillingly made her heart melt.

She stole my sunglasses and my heart. Milan '19, I'll never forget you.

She then remembered what Stefan said about him not being that much into social media so she messaged him.

Is this Stefan or Mason? [winky face emoji]

She got the same emoji back as a response and she assumed that it was Mason. It made the post a little less special but she wouldn't think about it too much.

Bonnie smiled rushing over to open her door and jumped in his arms. He laughed a little carrying her inside then closed her door. She kissed over his face until their lips met and she almost shivered how different kissing Stefan was from this. She shook it off then pushed him into her bedroom.

...

He kissed the top of her head hugging her close. "I actually have to leave in the morning,"

"Why?" She asked but internally she was happy because that meant that he wouldn't be able to meet Stefan.

"I have to work, babe. I was late requesting time off so the slots for tomorrow were already full."

"Okay, just hold me then."

"Of course. How are you feeling?"

"Much better. I think part of it was because I didn't eat anything and had a couple of drinks but I still missed you."

"I missed you too."

"Babe, I really need to tell you the truth," she sat up and he narrowed his eyes, following suit. "Stefan isn't gay. I agreed with you because I thought that would be the only way you would agree to this. I should've told you the truth but I was scared because I really wanted this." She watched him as he thought about what to say.

"Why are you telling me this now, what happened?"

"Nothing happened, I just don't want to lie to you."

"Does he know that I exist?"

"No, but only because I feel like if he knows it'll lessen our chemistry and he'll start acting weird because he'll be constantly thinking about you."

"Bonnie, I- if I would've done anything close to what you did- what you're doing, you would slap me."

"I know but—"

"But fucking nothing," he shouted. "I can't believe you right now."

"I'm sorry I—"

"You're not fucking sorry because are you going to tell him everything? No, you're not so don't even apologize when you're going to continue this behavior. I think we need some space."

"No, baby, please don't, I love you, I want to marry you,"

"And I wanted the same but now I'm not so sure. You're fucking making out with another guy like it's nothing like I mean nothing to you."

"I'm acting,"

"Are you?"

"Yes, I promise. I'm just acting, that's the job. I've never kissed him, he always kisses me first, I never start it. I let him call the shots because he's more aware of the cameras and I feel like if I do anything first then it's like I'm cheating on you so I don't do anything first. And I won't. I'm just acting, it's like I'm doing an improve job, I just play along."

He watched her, looking into her eyes. "Okay."

Bonnie let out a breath of relief then hugged him. "Please hold me, babe, please," she squeezed him tighter then he sighed lifting her in his arms carrying them back over to her bed.

"I don't know if I could do this, Bonnie,"

She remained silent closing her eyes.

...

Mason sat at his desk rewriting a few lines and scenes of his short to fit more of Bonnie's personality. He was very excited to not only watch her in action but to be able to spend a few weeks with her without Stefan around so he can talk to her more and build a stronger connection with her which could lead to more. Stefan is one of his best friends and he knows that he's starting to feel things for Bonnie now especially after seeing what he posted yesterday so he may feel a little bad about taking Bonnie away but it'll pass. Besides, what they have going on is all for show, Stefan admitted himself that he just wanted to fuck her and if that happens so be it but he'll be her boyfriend and hopefully more down the road. If that means he loses his job with Stefan, even better. He's been thinking about quitting for quite some time now and maybe this opportunity will be his chance.

Mason looked up hearing a knock on his door then set his script to the side as Stefan walked in and sat in front of him. "What's up, man?"

"Nothing, I'm kind of bored. I was thinking that I catch a plane to visit Bonnie but I don't know, I think she has shit going on. She's not responding to my texts."

Mason watched his face hearing a slight sadness in his voice. "Maybe she's just asleep, she's not used to international travel. It's hard to bounce back."

"Yeah. Anyway, try to get in contact with her and fly her out tomorrow. Have her dropped off at my place. The earlier the better, I got shit to do."

"I'll search for flights now," he watched as his client walked out then reached for his phone to call Bonnie.

"What up?"

He smiled as she answered pretty quickly. "My client says you're avoiding him."

She laughed. "I kind of am. I'll blame it on jet lag or something."

He smiled. "But you're not avoiding me?"

"I would never."

"How are you really though?"

"I'm OK. I think my boyfriend dumped me but other than that, all's peachy."

"What, why?"

"I told him that Stefan really wasn't gay and he told that he couldn't do this anymore so that's basically break up code 101."

"I'm sorry about that,"

"It's fine. It was probably for the best, you know,"

"Probably. Hopefully, to make you feel better, I was just making some re-writes to the script so the character fits you more. I'm excited for you to read it."

"Yeah me too. It's unlike anything I've done before, I want to make you proud."

He smiled. "I'm sure you will. Listen, Stefan wants me to fly you out here tomorrow morning are you feeling up to it?"

"I am actually."

"Alright, I'll book your ticket and CC you the info."

"Ok, thanks, I'll see you tomorrow,"

"I'll be waiting."

She giggled. "Bye,"

"Bye."

He ended the call then stood to close and lock his door. He sat back at his desk and pulled out the headshot he got sent of her then moisturized his hands.

...

Stefan stopped to take photos with some fans on his way to the grocery store to get some things for Bonnie. Though they will be out all day, he still planned for her to sleep over which called for dinner and breakfast. He wasn't sure how long he wanted her to stay so he picked up a couple of things extra.

He smiled hearing whispers of two women wondering if he was who he was but he went along with his shopping then stood in line. He answered his phone through his Bluetooth. "You got Stefan,"

"Please don't answer the phone like that ever again,"

He smiled. "So she has awakened from the dead,"

"Indeed she has. I'm forcing myself to stay up now though, I just got finished doing some yoga."

"So you're flexible?"

"Shut up."

He chuckled. "Are you coming tomorrow or what?"

"Yes, am I going to follow you around all day?"

"You're not really following me, I'm taking you there, there's a difference. You're my girlfriend, not a stalker." He smiled hearing her chuckle.

"What are you doing now?"

"Shopping for you."

"Jewelry? Clothes?"

"Let me clarify, grocery shopping for you." He nodded at the cashier as she started scanning his items. "You don't get that stuff until more months have passed."

"Ugh, fine." He smiled. "Anyway, I need to shower and eat. I'll see you tomorrow."

"Okay, babe,"

"Okay, babe,"

He smiled but then forced himself to make a straight face remembering where he was and most importantly what she really is to him.

"Can I just say that you and your girlfriend are the cutest couple ever?"

He chuckled. "Thank you, I like her a lot."

She smiled then handed him his receipt. "Have a nice day, can you tell her I said hi?"

"Absolutely,"

He walked to his car and placed the groceries in his trunk and then headed to his apartment. He placed his keys down then noticed that something was off. He narrowed his eyes and walked slowly into his living room.

"Stef—"

"Oh my g— mom, you almost gave me a heart attack." He exhaled moving his hands on his thighs bending over some.

"I'm sorry," she walked up to him and hugged him.

"What are you doing here?"

"I saw on Instagram that you have a new girlfriend and I was hoping to meet her. She's very beautiful,"

"I know, but she's not here. She lives in LA, you should've called."

"How did you two meet if she lives all the way over there?"

"Mason actually. She's an actress and she's going to be staring in his short film and we hit it off instantly."

She smiled. "Okay. Just let me know the next time she visits so I can meet her."

"Mom, it's a little too soon for her to meet you, we're not in love yet so there's no need."

"Ok. I really am happy for you, what's her name?"

"Bonnie. Anyway, how are you, mother?"

"Pretty well. Your father—"

"Stepfather. Barely."

She sighed. "I thought we got through this."

"Let me guess, you need money because he can't support you."

"Stefan,"

"How much do you need, mom?"

"You know I hate asking you for things, it's just he's between jobs and I can't pay for everything all the time by myself."

"Mom," he sighed then just decided to let it be. He went to retrieve his checkbook and she watched him write on it before and handing it to her. "Here,"

"Thank you, Stefan."

"You're my mom and though the guy you married doesn't deserve you at all, I'll support you always. Just use this money for you, don't give him a penny of it."

"Okay,"

"I'll call you later, I have a Skype meeting." He kisses her cheek then walked her to the door.

He waved her off then closed his door letting out a breath. He pulled out his phone to check his social media and smiled seeing the story Bonnie had posted a minute ago on Instagram. So ready for nyc tomorrow He responded, Why do I miss you right now?

He sat his phone down to put the groceries away then went to take a shower.

...

Bonnie smiled and thanked the driver as he handed her her bags. She was going to ring up but someone came out just as she reached the top of the stairs so she decided to just head inside. She took the elevator up and knocked on his door. She waited a few seconds before it opened and smiled coming faced with him with a toothbrush in his mouth. She walked inside and took in his apartment and walked over to admire his view. Stefan stepped up behind her after he finished attending his teeth then kissed the side of her neck before hugging her.

"This is almost as nice as my view."

He chuckled hugging her a little tighter. "I can't wait to see it one day." He kissed her neck again. "I oddly missed you."

"It's cuz I'm so cool. What did you buy me?" She turned to him, smiling.

He took her hand and led her to the refrigerator. "Brace yourself," he warned then opened the rectangle that was filled with groceries. Her eyes widened seeing the fullest refrigerator she's seen in quite some time.

"If I'd knew you'd wanted me to move in, I would've packed more."

He smiled. "I have a washing machine and dryer."

She turned to him looking into his eyes. "Where do I sleep?"

"Well, you can sleep with me or I have a guest bedroom but the bed is not nearly as comfortable as the one in mine."

"Well, I hope that you're great at adapting." She patted his shoulder then rolled her bags into his room.

He shook his head taking out his phone and started a video. "Seriously she's been here for five minutes and she decides to take over my bed."

Bonnie stuck out her tongue. "Enjoy the guest room, babe."

"Come here," he leaned in and kissed her several times.

She pulled away looking into his eyes but his voice from the video snaps her out of it and she sits down. "What are we doing today?"

"Uh, well I have a shoot that should last about three hours then a meeting with Mason, you remember him right, from Milan?"

"Oh, you mean the very handsome one?"

"No, no, not me, Mason,"

"Oh, Mason the average looking one,"

"Exactly,"

She laughed.

"I need to put on a shirt and decent pants,"

"I don't mind,"

"Yeah?" He lifted an eyebrow.

She nodded biting on her lower lip.

"Don't do that to me, you're too sexy."

"You really find me sexy?"

"Why wouldn't I?"

"I don't know, Elena and I are nothing alike,"

"What makes you think I find her sexy? I could just be attracted to her. And I'm a very open-minded man, 'sexy' can be found in many different people."

"Okay,"

"You can watch me change if you want, I wouldn't mind,"

She chuckled. "Maybe some other time."

"I don't want to sound like an asshole but could you change into a dress or skirt to show off your legs?"

"Uh sure, it's a nice enough day," she moved off the bed.

She looked into her suitcase to retrieve her white spaghetti strapped bodysuit then looked behind her before stripping. She quickly put it on then slipped on a black high waisted skirt. She looked into his mirror to let her hair down flipping the majority to the side.

"Damn,"

She turned seeing Stefan then rolled her eyes. "Does this meet your standards?"

"Surpasses, actually."

She smiled then grabbed her jacket just in case it was cold on set and together they left. He held her hand walking over to his car and opened the door for her. She got inside then waited for him to do so as well before they were off.

...

Bonnie recorded him in hair and makeup as a little behind the scenes knowing that the thousand of his fans that followed her would very much appreciate it. She tried her best to respond to all the messages she's been getting just to show that appreciation. Once he was finished getting done up, they walked on to set and she stood behind the monitors watching the photos pop up every second.

"Let me pose some with my girl,"

She looked up at him wide-eyed hearing his request then smiled as the cameraman looked over at her and stretched out his arm in welcome. She walked over to Stefan and gave him a look before pulling on his tie and the lights flashed. He moved his arms around her meeting their foreheads before he kissed her. Bonnie turned her back to him crossing her arms below her breasts then raised her right arm to curve around the back of his neck. He moved his arm to rest on her stomach then kissed the side of her neck. She moved away after posing a few but he pulled her back in and kissed her deeply running his hands up her back holding her close. They slowly pulled away and Bonnie rested her head on his chest for a few seconds before walking away. He cleared his throat watching her then headed back to his dressing room to change outfits.

Bonnie exhaled closing her eyes then sat down in thought. A part of her hoped that Stefan would be an asshole or only have her around for when he's needed at an event or dinner so this would be easier, but it's becoming difficult. She's barely a single woman and she hates herself for feeling like she could soon very much fall in love with Stefan any day now. It hasn't even been a complete month so she's not sure how long she could hold out. She wished that she could read his mind so she would know what her moves should be but her only choice now is to wait it out.

...

Mason smiled slightly watching her read with intensity and flipped the pages like she couldn't wait to read what happens next. It made him feel a sense of pride because if Bonnie loved it that much, he knew it was amazing.

He looked over hearing Stefan whistling to gain his attention. "Sorry, what?"

He chuckled. "I was just saying that I could play Chester if you want."

Chester was Bonnie's character Samantha love interest. He knew he was only willing because Bonnie would be in it. When he first told him about it a year ago he seemed uninterested but now he straight up volunteers like he hasn't been asked the part already.

"Uh, yeah, we'll see, I kind of told some other people about it so I at least want them to audition,"

"Yeah, sure,"

"This is amazing holy fuck and this fucking ending."

Their eyes shifted to Bonnie and they laughed.

"Thank you, Bonnie, that means a lot." He smiled.

"And Stefan I think you'd play a really good William, he has that smug attitude that you do so well."

"Ha. Ha. Very funny. I said Chester because we already have amazing chemistry."

"You wish."

He chuckled shaking his head. He watched her pull out her phone and smiled as she clicked on the camera app then lifted it up fitting them both in the frame. They had matching tight-lipped smiles on their faces, then she turned to kiss his cheek once.

"Ugh, I'm so hot," Bonnie joked zooming in on herself in the picture.

The men chuckled then Stefan stood excusing himself to the bathroom. She walked over to Mason and sat on his lap and moved her arm around his shoulders taking a photo of them. He grabbed the script and held it up and she made a surprised/ happy face snapping another photo.

"Send those to me,"

She nodded walking back over to the chair as Stefan walked back into the room. "Is anyone else hungry? I'm fucking starving."

"I can definitely eat," Bonnie said sending the photos. "You wanna go out?"

"Yeah, let's catch dinner,"

"You in, Mase?"

"Uh," he looked over at Stefan then to her, "no, you two go ahead."

"You sure?"

"Yeah, I had a late lunch,"

"Okay," she stood grabbing her purse.

"See you later, man,"

Stefan said grabbing her hand then led her out of the office. They were stopped asked to take a photo for the companies website and they agreed and Bonnie smiled wrapping her arms around his waist. They got on the elevator afterward.

"You want to go home and change first or are you good?"

"I think I'm fine but if you want to change, I don't mind. Or where are you taking me?"

"That depends on if you wanted to change or not."

"If I change can you buy me lobster?"

He smiled. "Anything for you,"

"Oooh, don't I feel lucky."

He chuckled then led them to his car.

...

Bonnie frowned a little as he was on his phone for the majority of dinner. She would start conversations but they wouldn't last long because as she was talking she knew he wasn't listening simply because he would be so focused on his phone. He didn't even look up at her once as he did whatever it was on his phone which only made her angry and asks for wine. It made her regret posting the photos of them earlier because he didn't deserve to be displayed on her profile. She then decided to post the one with her and Mason announcing how excited she is to be working with him soon. She set her phone to the side then finished the rest of her lobster before asking for the check.

"Let me see your wallet,"

She was surprised that he handed it to her with no questions asked. She pulled out cash placing it in the black book then pulled out his driver's license and widened her eyes reading his middle name. She turned off the ringer before snapping a photo of it then placed the card back where it was.

"Do any of you need a to-go bag?"

"No, I think we're good."

Stefan looked up from his phone. "You ready to go?"

"Yeah, thanks,"

They stood and started walking back to his apartment and he narrowed his eyes as she stopped walking for a second. "What's wrong?"

"Nothing, that paparazzi guy just scared me some,"

"It's okay," he hugged her close as they started walking again.

She was relieved when he went away and allowed herself to breathe normally. She thought it was odd when she was more comfortable with people taking photos of her behind bushes or trees than them being right in front of her but in a way it makes sense. You can't really be afraid of what you can't see.

Bonnie took off her shoes as she stepped in his place and exhaled. He smiled helping her take off her jacket then kissed along her neck. She closed her eyes exhaling through her nose enjoying his affection then snapped out of it.

"Stefan,"

"I know you want me just as I want you." He turned her head so she could face him.

"I can't,"

"Why not?"

"Because I- I promised myself that I wouldn't. If you want to seduce another woman then that's no problem with me." She started toward his bedroom.

"You know I can't do that," he reached for her arm. "How about you just dance for me,"

"Stef,"

"Okay,"

She sighed and walked up to him to kiss him. He held her close opening his mouth to her and she jumped in his arms. Stefan carried her into his room and laid her on his bed and moved his hands up her dress pulling her panties down her legs. She removed his shirt then straddled his lap combing her hair back. "That's all you're getting,"

"Fuck." He sighed and sat up and made out with her for a few seconds.

"You really pissed me off earlier."

"I'm sorry, baby,"

"So you know why I'm pissed off?"

"I was discussing a very important business deal."

"You could've at least told me that instead of straight-up ignoring me."

"Baby, I'm sorry, okay," he kissed her running his hands up her back.

"Okay," she looked into his eyes then brushed his hair back. "You're calling me your 'baby' now?" She smiled.

"Shut up,"

They chuckled. "Let's go to bed."

He sighed and she got up from his lap.

...

Bonnie woke up reaching out for him but frowned noticing that he was absent then sat up. She smiled as he walked in but that went away quickly seeing the look on his face.

"Could you not post photos of you sitting on another's man's lap, please?"

"Why are you so angry, you're acting like he's a stranger."

"That's beside the point. I hired you to be my girlfriend and this makes both of us look bad."

"Stefan I wish you would just make up your mind."

"What are you talking about?"

"Are you this sweet, nice guy who calls me his baby and kisses my neck or are you the guy who ignores me for his phone all dinner and ditches me so he could fuck Elena?"

"I didn't fuck Elena,"

"You know what I mean."

"I'm both, okay? That's who I am."

She sighed. "I was pissed so I posted the photo to purposefully make you upset. I'm sorry."

"I guess I deserved it." He exhaled.

"You really did."

He shook his head. "Come here," he walked up to her as she crawled towards him on the bed and she stood on her knees to meet their lips. "Move in with me."

"Okay."

He smiled kissing her again.

"We really shouldn't move in together though," She caressed the side of his face.

"I know."

"I just feel like if we really, truly start dating that—"

"If we break up shit will hit the fan and it'll just be too hard to pretend."

"But on the other hand what if we don't break up?"

"Whatever you want to do, I'll do."

Bonnie exhaled. "Let's just stick to the contract, okay,"

"Does that still mean we can't have sex?"

"Remember what I told you about sex, Stefan. I feel like we would both catch feelings and that's not the mission here. You got all jealous because I sat on Mason's lap just imagine if we fucked last night, it would've been worse."

He sighed. "Fine. But fair warning, I don't think I can't have sex for a year and a half."

"That's OK just don't tell me when it happens."

"Okay. And the same goes for you."

"So we're in agreement?" She extended her hand.

"I believe we are."

They shook hands. "If you'll be a good boy, I'll dance for you."

"Yeah?" She nodded. "Tonight?"

"No, I mean within the next few months."

"What does being a "good boy" entail exactly?"

"Just minding your manners, not ignoring me for technology, treating me well." She listed off.

"Get dressed, I want to show you off,"

"Can we get ice cream?"

"Whatever you want." His hands traveled south.

"Let's go dancing tonight,"

He squeezed her. "Anything you want."

She smiled then fell backward so his weight was on top of her.

...

Bonnie showed him her screen looking at the photo he posted of them thirty minutes ago. She was astride his lap still dressed in her slip kissing on his neck as he photographed them through the mirror on his dresser. He shrugged and told her that while he was enjoying her loving, he spotted them in the mirror and it was just too hot for him to not take a picture of. She rolled her eyes but smiled and continued scrolling to see a photo of her and Mason that he had posted both photos of them and she couldn't stop herself from smiling. In another life, she would definitely be dating Mason but now things are very complicated with Stefan she's not going to go there unless the sizzle they have fades away.

After they finished their ice cream, they walked around a little and Bonnie smiled as people would stop them to ask for a picture with Stefan. They walked around a little more before heading back to the apartment. Bonnie decided to cook some food he bought and she made a salad and four steaks just in case they wanted seconds. She smiled feeling Stefan's arms around her before he turned her head to kiss her lips. "Looking good, babe,"

"Thank you,"

"We still have our honesty thing going?"

"Of course,"

"What are your feelings about Mason?"

She smiled. "Uh, well, I think he's a very talented guy and he's really nice and sweet."

"Attractive?"

"Yeah,"

"I think he feels the same way about you. Just please don't let him be the guy you potentially sleep with within this year and a half."

"I'll try to contain myself,"

"Babe."

"I'm kidding. I won't sleep with him."

"Thank you. I have auditions tomorrow so I won't be around much during the day."

"Okay,"

"Do whatever you want, I don't really care, I'll let you know when I'm on my way."

She nodded then soon no longer felt his arms around her causing her to sigh. She pulled out her phone and called Caroline as she waited for the steaks to finish.

...

Stefan closed his eyes at the feel of her moving against him to the beat of the song that was flowing through his veins. He grabbed her hips pulling her in closer as she bent over to touch her toes and he couldn't stop the moan that spilled from his mouth. He's never wanted anyone as badly as he wants her and he's scared that no matter how many women he beds they will not scratch the itch because only Bonnie could do that. He grabbed her arm taking her to the VIP area and had her straddle his lap and she danced rocking her hips into him and swaying them left to right and bounced up and down. His eyes rolled and he started to sweat and grow painfully hard that he pushed her down so she could feel hoping to convince her. She met their lips moving her arms around his neck rocking her hips and his hands squeezed her ass.

"Please, baby, please." He tugged on her panties. "I'll come quick, it's like it never happened,"

She laughed. "Keep begging," she started to mess with his belt.

"Baby, please fuck me, I swear I'll obey your every command if I could just feel you right now, please, please, please," he continued his pleading then exhaled when he was sprung free.

He opened his eyes no longer feeling her weight but watched as she stepped out of her panties. He sucked in a breath feeling her absorbing him and grabbed onto anything he could reach as she bounced and as he said he came quick cursing. She smiled and kissed him rocking her hips into him.

"I want more."

"Let's go home. I swear we can go all night."

She nodded and stood and they hurried home.

...

They made out as her hips slowly rocked into him wanting to last for hours. She thought that she would feel very wrong having sex with Stefan but everything felt very right.

"I love you." He held her face.

"I love you too."

He kisses her neck and chest then around her face before meeting her smiling lips.

...

Stefan woke up and smiled meeting her eyes then moved in to kiss her several times.

"Move in with me."

"You have to help me pack my things,"

He smiled. "We'll fly out next week and pack all your shit."

She laughs a little. "I love you."

"I love you more."

She moved in to kiss him then he watches her disappear under the sheets.