Stefan smiled looking over the designs of his new jewelry line. The date of his proposal was inching closer and closer and he couldn't control his emotions. He was excited and also nervous and scared. He has a feeling that Bonnie would accept but there's always a part of him that believes otherwise and for some reason, that small portion just takes over everything. That centimeter of doubt clogs all the miles of assurance.

"Have you decided which one you're going to use?" Mason asked, nudging him out of his head.

"This one here." He lifted the ring between his fingers. "I'm thinking about naming it after her. I just added extra diamonds in there to customize it away from the original so it's unique to her and not everyone else."

"It's beautiful."

"Who the fuck would've thought that I'd be proposing to a woman that wasn't even supposed to be my actual girl."

"I kind of saw it coming. Not the proposing, that caught me completely off guard but I knew Bonnie would mean more to you."

"Since when?"

"The limo ride to the park in Milan. The way you both engaged with each other was just too natural for it to not stem further."

Stefan smiled. "Honestly I was scared that this whole Enzo thing would break us up. I could feel her slipping away but I'm glad I kept trying, otherwise, I don't know."

"How's she going now?"

"Good. I know she's reached out to Caroline since talking to Enzo's dumb ass."

Mason chuckled.

"I mean why would he ever say that her best friend basically means nothing to him and that it was just sex? Even if it were true, I never would've said that. At least make it count for something now he's lost the both of them."

"I really wish I got the chance to meet her or at least see her. See if she's worth it."

"She's blonde. Not exactly my type but she was pretty. Or is."

"Hm,"

"I'll show you a pic," Stefan took out his phone and scrolled through Bonnie's Instagram and found a photo of her, then turned to show him.

"Oh, okay."

Stefan chuckled. "Pretty, right?"

"Very, actually."

"Shit, maybe in a couple of years Bonnie would be comfortable enough to hook you two up."

Mason rolled his eyes. "We still on for tonight?"

"Yeah. How does it feel?"

"Nervous and exciting. It's a rough cut so it's not as bad if I were showing the actual thing."

"I'm sure it'll be great, man. I know Bonnie's excited. I invited my mom too, not sure if she'll actually come through, she said she had plans."

"How's she doing?"

"Great, actually. Frank is keeping his distance and I got her house secure just in case. Tim still guards her when she's out and I finally have my mom back. She's Franklin sober and I couldn't be happier."

"That's great, man, I'm glad to hear."

He smiled then let out a breath. "I should go, I have lunch plans with Bonnie," he stood.

Mason rose as well and walked him to the door. "See ya tonight,"

Stefan walked out and headed straight for the elevators. He heard it ding and busy looking at his phone, he walked right in bumping into someone. His eyes narrowed recognizing the face. "What are you doing here?"

"Mason didn't tell you?"

"Tell me what?"

The doors closed ending the conversation between them. Stefan shook his head, wondering if they could actually be— nope. He won't even think it to life. He answered his phone as it rang. "Hey, baby,"

"Hey, babe, how was the meeting?"

"Great, actually,"

"I can't wait to see what you've been working on although you're being a meanie by not telling me what it is already."

"Soon, baby, I promise. We still on for lunch?"

"Yeah, I'm on my way now."

"Alright, I'll order our drinks, I'm sure to get there before you."

"Okay, I'll see you in a few minutes,"

"Okay, I love you."

"I love you too."

He smiled ending the call then let out a breath before getting into his car. He got there in five minutes and requested a table outside since the weather was nice. He ordered them two Sprites and told the waiter that his girlfriend should hopefully arrive by the time he gets back with those. He took out his phone and took a photo of the empty setting in front of him and posted it on his Instagram story with the deep frown emoji. He scrolled through his feed and by the time he got to the latest post, he jumped slightly feeling lips on his cheek. He turned to face a laughing Bonnie and stood to poke her.

"Stop it," she shielded her side.

He chuckled then pulled her in, kissing her deeply. "I missed you." He told her against her lips then kissed her again.

"I missed you more," she stood on her toes to kiss him a few more times then took her seat in front of him.

"Let me take a photo of you," he sat back down. "Smile," he took her photo, chuckling then posted that to his story with the big smiling emoji and tagged her.

Their waiter arrived back with their sodas and Bonnie ordered the pasta whole Stefan got a panini.

"I can't wait to show you what I've been working on,"

"Me either. Is it like wallets or something? I know you're like designing things I think wallets would be bomb."

"They would be, actually, but that's not it. Close though. But don't guess, I don't want to lie to you if you guess it right."

"Fine." She sipped her drink. "I talked to your mom this morning, actually,"

"Yeah?"

Bonnie nodded. "She really likes her house, her own space for once."

"I'm glad you two keep in touch,"

"Of course, she's your mom,"

He smiled. "Speaking of, why don't we fly your parents out here and I meet them? Or better yet, we fly there,"

"I don't know, babe,"

"Why not?"

"Well for one, my parents are divorced and they don't exactly like each other. Secondly, they can be a bit… extra. When they're together they just try to be better than the other and it's fake and it's annoying."

"I can handle that. Please, babe?"

She sighed. "I'll think about it."

"Okay. But I'm going to meet them eventually."

"Of course,"

"So like next week?"

"Babe."

"Come on, the sooner we do this, the sooner we get it over with. I want to see baby photos of you and pictures when you were growing up. Visit your favorite places and learn more about you."

She let out a breath. "Okay, fine."

He smiled making her chuckle. "Thank you,"

"Whatevs,"

He chuckled.

"Hey, can I ask you a personal question?"

"Shoot,"

"What uh, what happened to your dad? Did your parents get divorced too?"

"No, my dad died when I was eighteen. He uh. He was like the best dad," they smiled. "I don't know, if I'm lucky to become a father one day, I'll definitely do things the way he did. Especially for a boy. I think it's so easy for boys and their dads to be distant, you know?" Bonnie nodded. "He just believed in me, no matter what it was, he was there. That's why when my mom met Franklin after his passing, I was so confused, he is the polar opposite of my dad."

"I wish I could've met him,"

"Me too. He would've loved you, babe,"

She smiled. "I want to hug you," she stood and walked up to him before straddling his lap then wrapped her arms tightly around him.

He held her back closing his eyes. He opened them as she pulled away. "I love you," she held his face.

"I love you too,"

She kissed him twice then kept their foreheads together. He watched her eyes and his heart pounded out of his chest. He wanted to pop the question right here and now. "Baby?"

"Yes?"

"Are you guys ready to eat?"

They looked over, seeing their waiter then Bonnie stood. "Yeah," she let out a breath then smiled, taking her seat.

"Baby?" He talked. "Baaaaby," He watched her face and when she stayed still and asleep he reached for her phone and unlocked it with her finger before searching for Caroline's contact. He entered her number into his phone then called her.

"Hello?"

"Caroline, it's Stefan,"

"Oh, hey,"

"Listen, I don't have much time but uh, I want to propose to Bonnie. I just- has she ever talked about how she wants things done before or do you have any advice for me?"

"Wow, um, yeah, definitely get down on one knee, tell her why you want to marry her in your proposal, don't just pop the question."

"Okay great, anything else?"

"Do it in a public place that isn't too public like the mall. Bonnie likes an audience but only a small one so like a park or something."

"A restaurant?"

"A little too cliche but it'll do."

"Okay, thanks,"

"No problem. Congratulations,"

"Thank you,"

"Bye," she ended the call.

Stefan let out a breath then got back in bed with her. Her eyes tightened then relaxed before she stirred some. He chuckled then kissed her lips. He pulled away and smiled seeing one on her face then kissed her again and moved his hand to the side of her face. "Open them eyes,"

She smiled doing so. "You're so pretty,"

He chuckled. "We should get ready for the screening. Oh and uh Elena might be there."

"Really? Did you invite her?"

"No, actually I think that she and Mason might have a thing."

"A thing?"

"When I left, she was getting off the elevator and I asked her what she was doing there and she goes 'Mason didn't tell you' and I question her on what but the doors close."

"Hm. Maybe he's managing her now,"

"Maybe. I still find it strange that he didn't tell me."

"Maybe he will tonight. He probably just wanted to focus on your side business."

"Yeah,"

"Would you be upset if he was dating her?"

"No, not upset I would be confused. Like why her or all people but I don't know, it would be a little weird."

Bonnie nodded. "I'm far too comfortable lying in bed right now."

He chuckled. "Come on," he sat up.

"Noooo," she protested more as his hands grabbed her arms forcing her to move.

He kissed her once she was sitting up. "You get yourself ready, you get a little more."

"Yeah?"

"Mmhm," he couldn't stop himself from kissing her another time.

"Carry me,"

He smiled and lifted her in his arms bridal style and walked her into their bathroom then placed her down. "What are you wearing tonight?"

"I was thinking a little black dress,"

"How little?"

"Tinnie tiny,"

He rolled his eyes making her chuckle.

"Don't worry, babe, it's appro-pro."

"It better be." He slapped her ass walking out.

"What about you, babe?"

"I was thinking a little black dress as well, you know, match you." He smiled hearing her laugh from the bathroom. He looked over, seeing her distracted now washing her face then reached in his pocket pulling out the ring box. He opened it and smiled as it sparkled then closed it, hiding it underneath his clothes in the top drawer. "No, I think I'll go with all black though," he moved to the closet but looked over, hearing her phone ring. "Babe, your phone,"

"See who it is for me,"

He walked over to it and widened his eyes some at the three-letter word. "It's your mom."

"Answer it, I'm coming,"

He does so. "Hello?"

She gasped. "Is this the famous Stefan Salvat—"

Bonnie took the phone from his hand. "Hey, mom,"

"I want to meet him, Bonnie,"

"Funny you should say so, he was just talking about us visiting,"

"Great, I'll make sure to clear my schedule next week."

"So what's up?"

"Nothing, it's just been a while since we've talked, I know you're busy but you promised me that you would keep in touch."

"I know, mom, but I've been busier than usual, I did a short film and on top of that I had a lot of issues regarding Enzo."

"We'll have Stefan and your father outside while we'll talk inside."

"You'd actually be okay being around dad like that?"

"Of course, for you."

Bonnie smiled. "Okay, mom, um I guess I'll see you next week."

"I love you,"

"Love you too." She ended the call.

"What was that about?"

She circled her moisturizer on her face, "I guess you're meeting my parents next week."

Stefan smiled then kissed her. "Babe, you look so beautiful," he turned her around in his arms then touched her face. "I have to ask you a question,"

Her heart sped. "Okay,"

"Will you go out like this tonight? Face wise, I mean,"

"U- sure,"

"What's wrong?"

"Nothing, I just- nothing,"

He watched her eyes then smiled. "Do you want to marry me?"

Her eyes widened. "What? Are you asking me?"

"Not now but do you want me to?"

"Yes."

He smiled. "Good,"

"I just have a few rules, if you will,"

"Okay,"

"Whenever it happens, you have to get down on one knee and say two sentences at the least on why you want to marry me."

He chuckled. "Noted." He kissed her nose.

She smiled. "I'm going to change now,"

"Let me help you with that,"

She laughed as he picked her up.

...

He ran his hands up her dress as they kissed passionately in the driver's seat of his car, parked outside of Mason's house. "Stefan," she pulled away from his lips.

He kissed along her neck then chest. "You're too fuckin sexy."

She smiled. "Let's go inside,"

"Okay," he kissed her a few more times then they got out of his car. He took her hand as they walked up to the door and rung the bell a few times.

Bonnie smiled as the door opened and hugged him then stepped inside. She smiled seeing Elena walking up to her. "What are you doing here?"

"I came to see the show. Word on the street is that you killed it."

"Well, I have a cheating ex-boyfriend to thank for that."

"How did that go by the way? Did you follow my advice?" She wrapped her arm around hers.

"When did that happen?" Mason asked watching the two walk away.

Stefan exhaled. "During the shoot, Elena and I had together. They kissed."

Mason coughed. "What?"

"Still don't know how I feel about it."

"Let's get you a drink," Mason led them into the kitchen.

"What a fucking ass," Elena made a face of disgust. "Have you talked to him since then?"

"No, I don't want to. I've talked to Caroline, though I don't know if Enzo informed her about his true feelings or not but I don't want to tell her."

"Why, she deserves to know,"

"I know but I can't break her heart like that. If I see that they still have a relationship then I'll say something but until then I'm keeping my mouth shut."

Elena exhaled. "Anyway, how are things with sexy over there?"

Bonnie turned her head seeing Stefan and Mason. "I could ask you the same about Mason,"

She smiled. "You think Mason is sexy?"

"He's attractive, not sure about sexy,"

"Mason and I are just business partners. I like the way he manages Stefan, he still has time for a personal life while I'm currently everywhere."

"I figured a woman like you would like to be everywhere,"

"I mean I do but it's no fun when you're no longer enjoying it. I barely have time for sex."

Bonnie laughed loudly then shields it with the back of her hand. Elena chuckled.

"Let's take a selfie." Elena grabbed her phone and held it up.

Stefan smiled slightly watching the two then hit Mason's chest nodding him over and they walked up to the two. He kissed his girl twice. "What's so funny over here?"

"Just girl stuff," Bonnie smiled.

"Fine, don't tell me, I don't care,"

"Aww, someone's jealous," Elena teased.

Stefan rolled his eyes causing the girls to laugh some. "I don't think I like this, you two teaming up," he narrowed his eyes.

"Don't worry, babe, I won't ditch you, I swears,"

"You better not,"

She smiles then kisses him.

"I'm curious, how did you two meet?" Elena narrowed her eyes looking between the two.

"Uh,"

"I actually have a mutual friend with Bonnie named Kelly and uh one day we were just talking and she mentioned Bonnie and I thought the two would hit off so I set them up," Mason explained. "I felt like my friend here was in some need of feminine nurturing,"

"Hm,"

"Anyway, let's start this movie, if I postpone it any longer it's gonna be midnight."

"I'm excited," Elena followed behind him.

"I guess we have our origin story," Bonnie said.

"I guess we do," he kissed her then took her hand leading them into the living room.

"Alright, everyone, firstly thank you for coming, it means a lot, secondly I just want to say that I've been writing this script for a little over a year now and seeing these two amazing humans and actors bring my words to life was an honor so I want to thank my good friends Stefan and Bonnie for that experience." People clapped looking back at the couple. "I would also like to thank my amazing crew for being patient with me thought it all. Please keep in mind that this is a rough cut, in the end, I would love to hear some feedback, so please come talk to me and tell me what you liked, didn't like, whatever and I value all of your opinions so I will take everything under consideration and just make this the best it can be. Anyway, I'll shut up now, let's get it started."

People clapped again and Mason went to turn off the lights after putting in the DVD.

...

Bonnie looked through his drawer for a plain shirt to wear because she just felt like being closer to him by wearing one of his shirts. She wanted a white or grey one and as she was searching for the latter, she came across something that made her heart stop. It was a black box and she lifted it from the drawer, shaking thinking that maybe, just maybe an engagement ring was inside. When he asked her yesterday if he wanted him to marry her, she couldn't believe that he was actually this serious about it. She thought that he meant maybe in another year and though she would gladly marry him now, seeing this box for some reason made her feel like she wasn't ready yet. That maybe it was too soon. She sighed and put it back where it was before closing his drawer, settling on the white top she had in her hand. Bonnie tucked it into her ripped high waisted jeans then put on some socks before walking out, meeting him in the kitchen.

Stefan smiled up at her but froze some. "Is that my shirt?"

"Yeah, I figured I wear a piece of you today,"

"You got that from my top drawer?"

"Yeah. Why, those are clean, right?"

He chuckled. "Yeah, they're clean. I just uh-" his phone started ringing and he's never been more thankful. "Hey, Mase,"

"Hey, man, what's up?"

"Nothing much, just making a smoothie, what's up?"

Bonnie stood and walked over to him, stepping in front of him to kiss his chest a few times. She then hugged him after standing on her toes to kiss his cheek.

"I just wanted to call and say that I got some amazingly positive feedback from last night. Got a few suggestions shot wise, so we may refilm a scene or two but yeah, all in all, it's pretty much ready."

Stefan smiled, rubbing his girl's back. "That's awesome, man, just let me know if you need us again,"

"Hey one last thing, you guys up for an event party tonight? It's going to be pretty chill but you're going to get more photos on Getty so it's kind of a win."

"What's the event for?"

"One of Elena's friends is a model, she's launching this fitness line."

"Uh sure, sounds good, send me details,"

"Alright, see you later,"

"Bye." He ended the call.

"Everything good?" Bonnie looked up at him.

"You up for a chill launch party tonight?"

"Yeah, sounds good,"

He smiled rubbing her back. "Let me finish this smoothie," he kisses her again then she steps to the side to allow him to finish.

"Babe?"

"Yeah?"

"I want to go shopping later, is that cool?"

He narrowed his eyes. "Yes… why are you asking me?"

"I didn't really mean to pose it as a question,"

"Okay… it's fine, babe, I don't care."

"Since we're visiting my parents next week, I was thinking I get my mom and dad something,"

"Sounds good to me,"

"Maybe like a purse and some cologne,"

"Okay, what's going on?"

"What do you mean?"

"You're acting weird,"

"I just- I always feel a little uncomfortable spending your money," she shrugged.

He sighed. "Babe, don't even think twice about it, okay? I'm good, we're good."

"Okay,"

"Let me take care of you, don't worry about it." He held her face.

"Okay,"

He kissed her. "You're so cute," he kissed her again making her smile. "What do you want for lunch?"

"Pizza,"

"Alright," he started the blender.

Bonnie walked over to the couch and pulled out her phone. She noticed that she hasn't posted in a while, both of them actually so she decided to post a photo of her and Elena from yesterday.

"You want some?" Stefan sat next to her, offering her his glass.

"I'll try," she sipped some from the straw and handed it back to him. "Pretty good,"

He took a sip. "You really want pizza later?"

She chuckled. "Yeah but that like gourmet pizza at that one place with the thing,"

"Oh yeah, that place with the thing with the thing,"

"Shut up, you know what I'm talking about."

He smiled. "I didn't get to tell you last night, but we make magic together,"

Her lips stretched and she showed teeth. "We make so much magic."

"I had a tear,"

"Aww, babe,"

"You're gonna blow up and forget all about me,"

"No, never." She moved to straddle his lap then kissed him. "I'm not going anywhere."

He held her close then turned his head to listen to her heart. "I love you." He smiled as it beat faster.

"I love you too."

"My smoothie is nasty, isn't it?"

"Kind of gross, yeah,"

They laughed in their hug.

...

Bonnie held up the bag in front of her and let out a breath through her nose before putting it back. Stefan wanted to ask around for a gun to use on himself because she's been doing the same thing for the past half hour. He would try to help but she always made a nasty face at his choices so he stopped.

"Babe, let's go to Chanel or something, maybe you're not liking these because they're not really...branded."

"That's how my mom is though, she doesn't wear designer,"

"Well, maybe she will appreciate it because it's a gift from you."

"Does Chanel even have big bags?"

"I'm sure they do but if not we can go to Gucci or something."

They walked out of the sore. "Let me check their websites to see so we don't waste time." Bonnie took out her phone.

Stefan sighed and watched as she typed then narrowed his eyes seeing hers widen. "What's wrong?"

"Nothing, just uh- let me uh check Gucci,"

He looked at her oddly and even more so once she let out a breath scrolling.

"Ooh, this padlock one is cute and it's less ex— less um flashy than the Chanel ones."

He folded his arms. "Babe."

"Hm?"

"Babe."

She sighed. "I can't help it, Stefan those Chanel ones were like four thousand five hundred dollars and this one, which is still very beautiful and I know my mom would like it better is a little over two and that's still a lot for me but it's better."

"We're going to Chanel,"

"Stefan, no, seriously, I don't want to. Let's go this way," she pulled on his arm leading him towards the Gucci store.

Bonnie looked around and smiled seeing the bag she saw online and it was on sale. An employee got a new one from the back and boxed it for her. "Do you all have men's cologne?"

"Yeah, right over here,"

Bonnie smiled, "Thank you, I'll be up in a minute,"

She nodded then walked towards the register. Stefan watched her as she smelled practically all the fragrances until she found one she liked and looked up in search for him.

"Babe, come smell this,"

He walked up to her and took the bottle from her hand and sprayed it on the test strip. "Damn, this actually smells great."

"Yeah, I think so too." She grabbed the actual product and chuckled as Stefan grabbed another for himself.

Together they walked up to the register to check out. Bonnie smiled internally seeing that their total price still costs less than a bag from Chanel and she took that as a great afternoon's worth of shopping. "Thanks, babe, my parents are going to love these,"

"No problem, did you want to get something for yourself?"

"No, I'm good." She smiled at him then headed towards the exit.

"Let me buy you a dress for tonight. I have this navy suit and I want us to match."

"Uh, okay,"

"Baby, come on,"

"I'm sorry I just- I never really get things for myself, it's been years since I bought a single pair of clothing for myself, I'm just not used to it. Let alone someone buying it for me."

"Hey," he held her face. "You're my girl and I like to take care of you. Whatever you need. Stop worrying so much, alright?"

"I can't help it,"

He hugged her. "I know, but try to relax. This is supposed to be every woman's dream or fantasy, you should be jumping up and down not frowning."

She smiled. "I don't jump up and down."

"Oh right, you bounce,"

She pulled away from the hug with her mouth open making him laugh. "Shut up,"

"Ow," he laughed as she hit his arm. He pulled her into his chest, kissing her deeply and moved his hands down her back. "Mm," he tilted his head to the side, squeezing her fat in his hands. "Shit," he pulled away. "I need you." He kissed her once more.

"Baby,"

"Hold on," he took several breaths. "You smell so good," he kissed her neck.

She smiled then took his hand.

...

When I'm with her, sometimes I forget where I am and nothing else matters except this woman right in front of me. He captioned a photo of them out earlier with his hands holding her face.

He smiled then swiped to the right to record. "Hey guys, I haven't been on here in a while, I've been kind of distracted in the best ways possible but I wanted to come on here and say that I love you guys and I miss you guys and stay tuned, we got some great things coming. I'm actually starting my own company which will be announced soon, my babe and I shot Mason's uh short film, which should be released soon and I even got something with Elena coming up so all of you who enjoy our chemistry and friendship will enjoy that I hope. But yeah, things are coming just bare with me. Bye," he waited for those to upload then watched it over making sure that it was in order. "Oh and one last thing, I'm going out to an event tonight but I have time to spare so leave questions for me and I'll do a Q and A until I have to start getting ready and maybe Bonnie'll join me for a few if you guys have questions for her so, yeah, help me pass the time."

He looked up and smiled seeing his girl walking from their room. "Hey, babe, come join me in answering these questions,"

"Questions?"

"This thing on Instagram,"

"Oh yeah, okay," she joined him on the couch. "Got one yet?"

"Not yet, I just posted a kind of long video before so it'll take a minute."

"However should we pass the time?"

He chuckled. "Come here,"

"No, you'll get distracted,"

"I welcome Bonnie Bennett related distractions gladly."

"One kiss then you answer your fans,"

"One kiss,"

She moved in and met their lips for a few seconds before pulling away.

"One more," he kisses her again a few times then pulls away. "Come sit next to me," she does so and he kisses her again before checking back. "Holy fuck this is like a hundred questions,"

"Go all the way to the bottom to get the people who asked first."

"Aww the first one is about you, they want to know if you're the love of my life,"

"Aww,"

"Alright guys this is the first question, actually before I answer I will be going in order and if someone asks the same question twice then I'll just have my honey here answer it and if someone asks it a third time I'm sorry but you'll be skipped over so ask something else if I used your question. But to answer this question, I would say yes, she is the love of my life. I want to have four children with her so we can start a band we got the singer, guitarist, bassist, and drummer and they will be called... The SalvaFour." He smiled as Bonnie laughed. "I think she approves." He chuckled then stopped recording.

"You're dumb,"

He kissed her the chose the next question. "So what I have coming up with Elena is a surprise, I can't say but it has to do with… um,"

"Flashes," Bonnie helped.

"Yeah, flashes, that's your hint. Take it and run with it."

Bonnie shook her head.

"My favorite photo of Bonnie is one that I took where she's sleeping. Cause she's so peaceful and beautiful," he looked over at her into her eyes. "Can I post it, baby?"

"Let me see it first," she looked back at the camera on his phone, "you girls know like a guy who loves photos of you looking your worst, that's Stefan. I could look like a hobo in a photo and he'd be like 'you're so beautiful' and like make it his lock screen."

He chuckled. "Give me a minute guys, let me see if I can post it."

He went to his photos and clicked on the Favorites album, then the photo. Bonnie frowned. "I guess that's okay,"

He chuckled. "You're so beautiful I swear," he posted it on his story.

"This person wants to know how long we've been dating and we've been dating for about five years now."

"Shut up,"

"It feels like five years cause I love her so much but it's been like six months, I think. I'm horrible with timelines."

"Six months sounds about right."

Next.

"This question is about my mom, my mom is doing amazing and she's safe and well, thank you for asking."

Next.

"Do I have any friends other than Bonnie, are you kidding me? Actually, you know what, she's my only friend so I guess that's a fair question."

Next.

"Shooting the film with Bonnie was one of the best experiences in my life, I never got to work opposite with someone who I cherish so much and she's an amazing actress. Once you all see her, you'll ditch me for her and I'll be okay with it."

Bonnie smiled.

"What about you, babe?"

"It's hard to top that answer but um, yeah, getting to work with Stefan was amazing, this is my first film where I'm on the top of the call sheet so it was scary and exciting but um, I'm really excited for you guys to see it. I think we have good chemistry, don't you think?" She looked over at him.

He smiled watching her eyes. "Kiss me,"

She shakes her head but meets their lips once and laughs as he kissed along her neck.

"Let's see what's next. Oh, you have to answer this one cause I already did,"

"Okay,"

"So my honey here is going to answer this one cause I said I want four kids for a band but how many kids you want, babe?"

"Mm, I've always pictured having two,"

"Two?! What about our band?"

"That's all our kids would be for you? A profit?"

"Who else gonna pay my bills? You?"

"Hell nah,"

"Alright, then. It's settled. We're having four."

"I guess so,"

"Let's get started, four is a lot,"

"You would."

"Kiss me,"

"No."

"No respect," he shakes his head.

"We have time for one more, babe, we need to get ready."

"Alright, let me pick a good one," he scrolled searching. "Ah, here's one," he clicked on it. "As far as upcoming projects, I have something coming up that everyone can benefit from and enjoy, really no matter your age. Um, it's completely different from anything I'm doing now which was one of the reasons why I'm doing it and thankfully I have a great team by my side to help me along the way and I'm super excited to reveal this to you all. I haven't even told my honey yet because I want her to be surprised but she'll know before you guys," he chuckled then ended the video before making a new one. "Anyway, thank you all for submitting your questions, we have to get ready for this party tonight. Anything you want to say, babe?" He turned to Bonnie.

"Thank you for your questions, we have to do this another time when we don't have someplace to go but this was fun."

He smiled over at her. "She's so pretty, isn't she guys?"

Bonnie smiled and kissed him before he ended the video.

...

They smiled at the flashes of cameras posing together, then separately before reuniting again to enter the event. Bonnie held his hand and led him towards the bar to grab a drink. He held her from behind as she took a sip and they both looked around the venue. "Do you know anyone here?"

"Besides Elena, no."

"Should we try to make friends?"

"If you want to go ahead,"

She gasped. "Holy fuck is that Darren? He's like my favorite photographer,"

"Let's go say hi,"

"I'm scared,"

He chuckled. "I got you, babe, don't worry," he took her hand and led them in his direction. "Well if it isn't the biggest piece of shit I've ever met,"

Darren looked over then laughed seeing his face. "Stefan, holy fuck, man, it's been years,"

"I know, we need to set something up. Anyway, my girl here is a fan of yours,"

"Pardon my language, I try to mind my language in front of a lady."

"It's completely fine, I uh- I love your work, I had no idea Stefan knew you," she hit his chest making them chuckle.

"Well hey, you know what, I would love to shoot both of you, I'm in town until Monday."

"That would be a dream come true,"

"Mind if I touch your face, I have a vision, I just want to know your bone structure,"

"Uh, sure,"

He lifted her chin and moved his fingers along her jawline then pressed the back of his fingers against it. "Very nice. I know the exact look I want you in."

She smiled. "I look forward to it."

"I'll keep in touch," he walked away.

Bonnie turned to Stefan. "Holy fuck."

"How you feelin?"

"Dead."

He chuckled then kissed her. "He's a little strange on set just because he gets in the zone but outside of it, he's normal."

"He could've spat on my face and I would've been okay with it."

"Okay, babe, too far," he took her hand and they walked around a little.

Bonnie narrowed her eyes as he suddenly stopped walking then turned. "What's going on?"

"I um… I see an ex."

Her eyebrows raised. "What, who?" She looked past him.

"The redhead."

Bonnie narrowed her eyes looking then widened them some as she spotted her. "She's beautiful. I'm gonna go say hi," she moved but was pulled back by Stefan.

"That's not funny,"

She laughed. "Chill, how long did you guys date?"

"A couple of years. We broke up because she thought I was screwing Elena."

Bonnie couldn't stop her laugh.

"I wasn't. Not at the time, at least. When she broke up with me I figured why not fuck her— I probably shouldn't be talking about this to you,"

"No, I think you should."

"That's why I said no strings when it came to us, I just got out of a relationship and the last thing I wanted was to jump right into another one."

"Would you have dated Elena if it wasn't for your ex? What's her name?"

"Rebekah and I don't know, honestly. Maybe but I know we wouldn't have lasted long. We clash too much."

"Is Rebekah an actress?"

"Yeah, we met on a TV set. We both didn't have major roles so we spent time between scenes just talking."

"Oh, okay."

"Come here," he held her face then moved in to kiss her twice. "I love you."

"I love you too."

"Let's go, I'm bored."

She chuckled.

"Stefan?"

The man in question turned and forced a smile. "Rebekah,"

"I thought that was you. How are you doing?"

"Great, how about you?"

"Same, same," her eyes shifted.

"This is my girlfriend Bonnie," he noticed her eyes on her. "Bonnie, this is Rebekah,"

"Hi, nice to meet you,"

"You too, I love your dress,"

Bonnie smiled. "Thanks. Are you a natural redhead, it looks so good on you,"

She chuckled. "Blonde, naturally but thanks for the compliment. So what are you two doing here?"

"Mason's managing Elena now," Stefan answers, "So we kind of got secondhand invited."

Bonnie's mouth dropped. "You didn't tell me that, I thought you were popular. I want to break up."

Stefan rolled his eyes as Rebekah laughed. "You're funny, what do you do?"

"I wouldn't call myself an actress but I hope to get there one day."

"Stop it, she's amazing."

"Are you in anything I can check out?"

"Yeah but my roles aren't that big. Mason though shot a short film and Stefan and I are the leads so whenever that comes out, you can check it out if you want."

"I just might. Anyway, it was good meeting you, Bonnie, and seeing you again, Stefan."

"You too," Bonnie waved a little as she walked away. "She seems cool,"

"That actually went a lot smoother than I thought."

"What can I say, people love them some Bonnie," she dusted her shoulders off.

Stefan smiled then grabbed her face before kissing her. "Let's go home, I don't need more people falling in love with you."

She smiled then followed him out.

...

Stefan softly closed the door behind him as she slept and pulled out his phone to call Mason. He hoped that he was up at this time, he usually is but if not he may just leave a message.

"Hey, man,"

"Hey, uh, really quick I know Bonnie and I are legit so the contract is useless at this point, but I still want her to get paid."

"Oh, okay, sorry,"

"No, it's fine, it's just she told me she was uncomfortable with swiping my card essentially so I think she'll feel better if she had her own funds. Deposit the agreed amount and say it's for the movie then I'll make up an excuse then next time I'll talk to her about it."

"Alright, I'll do it when I get up in the morning."

"Great, thanks, man."

"No problem,"

Stefan hung up then walked quietly back into their room and joined Bonnie back in bed.

...

A/N: We're meeting the parents next chapter, let's hope it won't be too much of a disaster like Bonnie predicts.