She was confused. Bonnie was oh-so confused. The man resting his head gently on her stomach was not the man who she had gone to dinner with only hours ago. He was at first, but then he saw one of his "boys" and suddenly he was an alter ego of himself, Stephan, she would call this alter ego because she knew how much he hates it when someone mispronounces his name (he told her as such at dinner). Moving back to the topic, Stefan had done a 180 and she didn't know what for. Everything was going great, he was the complete gentleman; he pulled out her chair, complimented her on her dress, called her beautiful and kissed her cheek. That all changed however when he saw one of his friends, his name was Tyler from what she remembers, and then Stefan turned into Stephan.

Hours ago

Bonnie smiled up at Tyler's date who he introduced to her as Caroline. Stefan stood up and gave him some sort of handshake and then he started talking as if she wasn't just a foot away or as if she was deaf.

"Yeah, man, just taking my girl out, you know, figure I'd do something special." Stefan explained.

"Since when do you have a girlfriend, I thought you were the one to fuck and go?"

"I'm changing my ways."

"Well you officially made me proud of you, Stef, I mean ever since you know who, I gave up hope on you." Tyler leaned in closer, "You think you'll marry this chick?"

"Eh, I'm not looking for all that yet."

Bonnie swore she could just cry.

"You're Bonnie, right?" Caroline said noticing the look on her face. She only smiled and nodded. "I wouldn't take what Stefan's saying to heart. I've been with Ty a long time and he was previously dating this girl, Tracy, sounds like a bitch doesn't she?" Bonnie giggled some. "Anyway, Trace had this one wrapped around her pedicured finger and poor Stef was too blinded by the love to see it. Eventually, he saw it when she asked him to—"

"Ready, Care?"

Both girls looked up, "Yeah. I'll see you later, Bonnie."

"Bye, Caroline."

The girls smiled then the blonde resumed her position at Tyler's side and she watched as they walked away.

"So you met Care, she's sweet isn't she?"

"Yeah, really nice."

"I figured you two would've gotten along." He said then resumed eating. He noticed her eyes on him and he looked up at her and narrowed his eyes. "Hey, are you okay?"

Before she responded, his hand made it to the side of her face and stroked her cheek with his thumb. "I'm fine."

He smiled then stood up some more to kiss her before eating again. She kept her eyes on him a little longer wondering where that Stefan was when Tyler was around. This wasn't high school, she didn't have time for men who change when their friends are around, a little change, maybe, but he was a completely different person. When they got back to his place, Stefan held her hand leading her to his room and carried her to the bed and rested his head lightly on his child after he kissed her stomach some. Bonnie narrowed her eyes as she played in his hair wanted to ask him about it, but for now, she was tired and all she wanted was to sleep.

"Stef, I should head home."

"Can't you stay?"

"I don't have pajamas here-"

"Which is why you should move in like I want you to."

"Don't you think that's moving a little fast? I mean we barely know each other."

"And if you move in we'll have better opportunities to get to know each other."

Bonnie sighed and Stefan moved his head from her stomach and moved further up her body to look into her eyes. "What's holding you back, honestly? We're having a baby together, I want to be there."

"I'm tired, Stefan, can we talk about this tomorrow?"

"I can give you something to wear, babe. Just stay."

"Since when am I your 'babe'?" She didn't know why she asked that so harshly, but it didn't seem to affect him.

"Since we decided to give us a shot. What's wrong?"

"It's just-" she sighed, "it's just I couldn't help but overhear you talking to Tyler."

"Okay,"

"Okay? That's it?"

He looked at her confused. "Uh… Oh?" She rolled her eyes. "Babe, I'm lost, tell me what's wrong."

"You were like a different person, Stef. I didn't like it."

"How?"

"You were more… rougher with your words and it's like your persona changed."

He thought back. "I'm sorry, I didn't know."

"I guess I'm just overreacting. Maybe I just- I don't know, maybe it was just in my head."

"Maybe."

"…I'm tired, Stef."

"Then stay. I'll give you something to wear, you can call Elena if you want and tell her that I'll be a good boy and bring you home in the morning." She faintly smiled. "Please."

"Alright."

He pulled his lips back then kissed her once before moving off the bed and looking through his drawer finding her something to wear. When he handed her the clothes that she knew would be baggy on her body, she walked into the bathroom where she changed and called Elena. Of course, she made a big deal about it and wanted to hear all about their night tomorrow. They exchanged good nights and Bonnie exited the bathroom and caught Stefan pulling sweats up his legs then their eyes met. He smiled at how cute she looked in his clothes then took the dress from her hands tossing it in the hamper before grabbing her hand walking her over to the bed. Once she was settled, Stefan turned off the lights and climbed in meeting his bare chest to her back pulling her in close. She must admit that it felt good to be in his arms and she could definitely get used to this feeling, but she was sticking to her guns. They needed to know each other more and better before she moves in and a part of her hopes that the process will go by quickly so she could start packing her bags tomorrow.

She smiles feeling his hand on her stomach and moved her hand to cover his. Stefan smiled then kissed her ear moving in even closer before he closed his eyes.

Bonnie woke up fairly early and was about to fall right back asleep until she heard Stefan mumble something in his sleep. She stilled when she first heard it, but when he confessed it again, it wasn't as scary. I love you, Bonnie. I love you so much, was what he said and she didn't know if awake Stefan meant it or if it was just dream Stefan. Or did he love her for her or just the simple fact that she's his baby mama? She hoped that it wasn't the latter but there was no telling. One thing that she did know was that he wouldn't confess the way that he feels until a later date so maybe by then, he would love her for her.

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If his alarm didn't wake him up, Stefan knew that he would've slept through the morning and half of the afternoon. He hasn't got that good of a sleep in a long time and it was all thanks to the woman that was under his arm. He actually dreamed and about their baby. They had a little girl and she was so beautiful that he could cry and he did.

When he got out the shower, Bonnie was still asleep and he wished that he granted her wish and took her home last night because he hated to wake her but he needed to get to work. He purposefully made noise to wake her so he wouldn't have to do it manually. Luckily for him, it worked when he saw her start to stir and then her head popped up. He rushed to her side.

"I'm sorry, did I wake you?"

"Yeah but it's fine. I needed to wake up anyway."

He smiles and kisses her before going back into the bathroom to finish up. He met Bonnie downstairs and after a quick breakfast, he drove her home then headed to work.

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Elena rubbed her friend's stomach as she filled her in on the details of last night. To her, it wasn't that big of a deal, a lot of men change a little once their friends are around, women do it too even but don't really notice. She blamed it on the pregnancy so she wouldn't voice her thought, but half-way agree.

"Yeah, but maybe since he hasn't been with a girl in a while, he doesn't know how to differentiate the two."

She let out a breath, "Yeah. So what do you think, should I move in?"

"That's ultimately up to you, but I will say this; Stefan wants to be there so I think you should let him."

She lets out a breath. "You're right. I just feel like we might be moving too fast."

"Well you two already have a baby on the way, I'm not sure if you can move much faster than that."

Bonnie chuckled but knew her friend was right if Stefan wanted to be with her every step of the way then who is she to deny him of that? Besides they were dating and she knew that it would happen eventually so what's the point of waiting.

She was going to surprise him. She was going to move most of her stuff to his house and by the time he gets off of work, he would come home to her on their bed. He had given her a key and told her to come in whenever so that's what she was going to do. Elena helped her pack a few suitcases then she was on her way. She doesn't know why she feels such a rush driving to his place but she does. With a suitcase rolling behind her, Bonnie walks up the driveway and uses her key for the first time with a smile. She was making her way up the stairs when she heard a giggle which caused her to stop all movements. She left her suitcase and walked into the kitchen and stopped at she saw. A woman was sitting on the counter with Stefan standing between her legs with his hands on her things. Bonnie's breath grew heavy and at first, she was going to just leave and cut him off and she would've done that if he didn't know where she lived so she decided to speak out.

"Really, Stefan?" He turned and guilt was heavy on his face. "Really?"

"Babe-" he stopped when she put a hand in the air.

"Don't you dare call me that. Not anymore. We're done."

"Listen, it wasn't what it looked like." The girl explained.

"Was I even talking to you? You know what, I don't care, I don't give a fuck about you or you so I hope that you guys are happy together."

Stefan chased after her as she walked out and tried to explain but she was in the car before he had the chance. His eyes went wide and he ran up to the car when she was pulling out and didn't see the car that was speeding down the street crashing into it. Bonnie was in shock, to say the least, but as she hit her head against the steering wheel all the lights went out.


Stefan was by her side as soon as she was laid on the bed and never left her. He felt horrible, this was all his fault and he couldn't imagine if she had gotten more hurt or if their baby had gotten hurt. As she stirred, Stefan moved in closer and as her eyes opened, he placed his hand on the side of her face.

"I'm so sorry, I'm so, so sorry. I swear I was ending it, I know it didn't look like I was, but I was. I swear. I'm so sorry."

"Who was she?"

"She was just, you know, an F.W.B. but it's over, please forgive me."

"Why were you both even at the house?"

"Because she tricked me into thinking that something happened, she said that she saw the window smashed and I don't know why I even believed her, I forgot about her honestly, I'm just such an idiot. Bonnie, please forgive me."

"I forgive you," Bonnie said seeing the pleading look on his face.

Stefan let out a breath then hugged her apologizing over again until Bonnie told him to shut up. They both got a laugh out of it, but he apologized once more

"I love you." He confessed. "I love you."

Bonnie weakly smiled then placed her hand on the side of his face. "Please don't take this the wrong way, but do you love me for me or me because I got in the accident or me because I'm carrying your child?"

"It's all the same, is it not?"

"Not to me. Let's say that we met in the club and instead of the what was meant to be a one-night stand, we went out on a date. Would you love me then?"

"I don't see why I wouldn't. Honestly, though, like I told you I'm not the one to settle down or date, so maybe if we didn't have sex, I wouldn't have bothered." She frowned. "But I've changed," he added seeing her face, "maybe you being pregnant forced me to try, but I do love you." She smiled and kissed him. "I noticed that you packed some bags. Were you going to move in?"

"I was-"

"Bonnie please still move in. I promise you that nothing like that will ever happen again, please."

"…Okay."

He smiled then kissed her head and lips.


Stefan stood in front of his closet with his hands on his hips. He somehow managed to fit Bonnie's clothes into it but now it looked like one big blob. Bonnie chuckled watching him from the bed and covered her laugh when he shook his head.

"I think I need a bigger closet. That, or we get you your own wardrobe."

"It's not my fault we both have a lot of clothes. But a wardrobe would be nice."

Stefan looked over and smiled then walked over to her on the bed and moved his hand along her growing stomach then kissed her there. "I can't wait to see my baby girl."

"You think we're having a girl?"

"For now, but that can change."

Bonnie smiled and started to play in his hair when he rested his head on her chest. A few minutes later, her phone rang and she reached over to grab it.

"Hey, babe."

"Hey, bear." They both smiled. "How are you? How's the life at Stefan's?"

Bonnie lifted her head up some and called out his name. She can to the conclusion that he was asleep when he didn't respond. "Sorry, I was just seeing if he was awake."

"You guys are sharing a bed? Oh-la-la,"

"Shut up." Bonnie giggled. "It's good here, I mean I haven't been here all that long but it's nice."

"How's your head?"

"Much better. The headaches stopped and the doctor said everything's fine."

"I'm glad, Bon, I was worried. Make sure you come visit me still."

"I will, I promise. I have to give you directions so you and Stefan can meet."

"Yeah, set up a date."

"I will."

Their conversation continued for a few minutes before Bonnie accidentally yawned and Elena took that as a cue that it was her nap time. She said her goodbyes and shortly, Bonnie was asleep along with Stefan.