Bonnie stared at her phone waiting for him to call. They had eaten dinner early since her grandmother went to sleep around seven which was the time that they would usually eat. She had no idea when he ate dinner so she tried not to freak out thinking that he maybe forgot about her.
"But he loves you." She told herself. "He wouldn't forget, he couldn't."
She jumped when her phone started buzzing and quickly grabbed it smiling seeing his name along the screen. She waited a few seconds then answered. "Hello?"
"Hey, this is Stefan."
"I know,"
He smiled, "Well I was wondering if you're still free tomorrow."
"I am."
"Great, um, I was thinking, maybe you can come over? I have a roommate but he's never here so it'll be like we have the place to ourselves."
Bonnie both loved and hated that. "Sure, what time should I stop by?"
"I don't have class tomorrow so it's all up to you. I don't sleep in late so I can make us breakfast if you want to come by early."
"I don't have class either so I'll be there around nine thirty. I like pancakes."
He chuckled. "Me too. I'll text you the address. I'll see you tomorrow."
"Bye."
"Bye."
Bonnie held the phone to her heart and fell back on the bed. She felt like she was about to go on her first date and she was nervous and excited at the same time. He made her feel good but she had to be careful because she's still with Mason. A ding went off and it was Stefan's text. She was glad that he didn't live far away so she wouldn't have to wake up all that early to get ready.
•|•|•
Stefan looked around his apartment letting out a breath after he got done cleaning. He makes sure that the place is clean on a daily basis but since Bonnie is coming over he needs it sparkling. Now, he's working on their breakfast. It was pancakes she wanted and it's pancakes she's going to get. He stopped by the grocery store last night to pick up some fruits just in case she liked hers like he liked his. He went on to make toast as well and finished setting the table just as there was a knock on his door. He took several breaths as he walked towards it and smiled seeing her face.
"Hi,"
"Hi," her smile grew wider as did his as she stepped inside but dimmed it once she turned towards him after looking around. "Nice place."
"Thanks, let me take your coat, you can have a seat."
Bonnie nodded and started towards the table as he went to hang up his jacket. Stefan soon joined her and made a joke about how the food might taste horrible gaining a laugh from her. He loves her laugh.
"I wouldn't judge you if it was, I can't cook."
His eyes widened. "Really?"
Bonnie nodded, "Really. My mom tried to teach me but I don't know I guess I make it more difficult than it really is, you know."
"I do. Let me teach you a few things."
"I'd like that. What's your specialty?"
He thought. "Is say Cordon Blu. Every time I make it people love it."
"My specialty is probably a turkey sandwich. They're the bomb."
He chuckled. "Maybe for lunch you can make it for me."
"And for dinner, you can make your dish for me."
"It's a deal."
They smiled as the rest of their meal was eaten in a comfortable silence. They were both in their minds and before they realized it they were seated on his bed.
"Is it okay," he asked snapping her out, "if I-"
"Yes." She had no idea what he was going to ask but all she knew was that she wanted whatever it was to happen.
Stefan slowly reached out his arms and held her pulling them back until they laid on their sides on the bed. Bonnie looked into his eyes as he looked in hers and ran his hand down her hair.
"I love you."
She wanted to say it back and she made it known with her eyes. "I'm with Mason."
"I know. I just want you to know how I feel." She closed her eyes as he kissed her forehead. "How did you guys get together anyway?"
Bonnie lets out a breath. "He was my teacher. We had no intention of becoming a couple at all but I don't know, it just happened one day. He was monitoring me and he showed me this technique and when he touched me it was sparks."
Bonnie went on to tell him how they immediately connected. It was mainly because they loved the same thing which was art but she could tell that he was a great person. After a few months Mason decided to teach at another school so they could really be together. It was the sweetest thing someone has ever done for her at the time and that's when she knew that they would be together for a long time. He loved her so much that he moved from teaching at one of the best schools in town to a lesser one.
Everything was perfect and he was her muse that is until he quit. She couldn't believe that he gave up on his dreams, his plans all for, in her eyes, nothing. Sure he had money to fall back on but it sucked looking up to a person and then that person suddenly gives up. He changed once he did so too and she's been trying to love who he is without the art but she has to admit that it's hard. She does love him but it's hard. "And now he's talking about a future and kids I just don't know if I'm ready yet. I'm not even twenty and he wants to get married."
"Bonnie, you shouldn't let him pressure you. You're still young you have all the time in the world to even consider being engaged. He's older so he won't understand but I do. Whenever you need help, just come to me and I'll be there for you."
She smiled and this time moved her hand to the of his face and moved in closer only to pull back some when her phone went off. Stefan stopped his eye roll and grunt as he watched her sit up to answer the phone. It was obvious that Mason was on the other line when she stood and walked out of the room. Then he knew that their plans for lunch and dinner were ruined but at least he got to spend the morning with her.
Bonnie hated to tell Stefan that she needed to leave but was glad when he understood. It's a good thing that Mason called or else she would've kissed him again and no matter how much she wants it to happen, it can't happen. Still, she finds herself drawn to him and if she wanted to do what's best for the both of them, she'll back off but she can't.
A wide smile came on her face seeing rose petals in his driveway as she pulled up. On the doorstep was a rose. She used her key to get in and couldn't stop the gasp that escaped her mouth seeing a trail of roses that she followed leading her right to her boyfriend.
"I've been a jerk lately and I'm sorry. I love you and I want to make it up to you."
Bonnie smiled then walked up to him wrapping her arms around his neck holding him tight. Mason smiled letting out a breath of relief as he rubbed her back and apologized again. She gave him her forgiveness then kissed his lips. She stopped herself from comparing his lips to Stefan's and pulled away looking into his chocolate eyes.
"This is- wow, thank you."
"No, I should be thanking you. I'm sorry, Bon, I just," he exhaled, "I've been going through some things,"
"Then talk to me. I'm here for you, babe, know that. It's you and me."
He nodded then kissed her and lifted her in his arms carrying her upstairs.
•|•|•
Bonnie stared at his sleeping face and played with his hair a little before letting out a sigh resting her head on her hands. She hated that her mind was on another man as she looked at her man but she couldn't help it. She loves him.
Bonnie quickly sat up hating that she just admitted that. It wasn't fair. At all. She needed to stop, they needed to stop. She's spoken for and has been for close to a year now.
"Babe?"
Bonnie jumped some. "Yeah?"
"You okay?"
"Yeah, I just thought I heard something."
He chuckled. "Come here you paranoid freak." She smiled and rested in his arms smiling even wider when he kissed her nose. "Can you spend the night?"
"Yeah. I just have to call first."
He nodded then let her go so she could make the call.
Stefan jerked awake by the sudden ring of his phone. He didn't plan on sleeping but he did wake up earlier than usual to clean the house and make breakfast.
"Hello?"
"Hey, Stefan,"
He smiled hearing her voice then laid back down. "What's up?"
"I just feel a little bad for leaving like that. I really did want to spend the day with you but-"
"It's okay, I promise. We just have to make plans for another day. I'm just glad that I was lucky enough to have you all to myself for a few hours today."
Her heart melted. "Oh, Stefan, you're- I…" she stuttered upon words until settling with, "I'll talk to you later."
She ended the call before he could say anything back.
"I love you too." He smiled then closed his eyes again.
•|•|•
Bonnie ran her fingers through her hair hating how much of an idiot she just sounded like. Stefan was probably laughing right now and after thinking it over she called him again.
"Is everything okay?"
"Yeah, I just. I guess I was just." She exhaled realizing that she just made it worse. "I sound like an idiot that's what."
"Actually I find it pretty cute."
She smiled then leaned against the bathroom wall. "What are you doing right now?"
"Just laying down," he said through an exhale, "thinking of you."
"Yeah?"
Stefan hummed sounding his confirmation.
"Truth or dare?" She challenged.
"Truth."
She was hoping he would say that. "Is it true that you knew me or at least of me before we met a couple of days ago?"
"Yes,"
"Is that why you told me that you love me so quickly? You already knew what I was like?"
He thought. "Partly. But even if I didn't know of you before I would've you told you today. Just like I did when you were in my arms." He heard her exhale. "Truth or dare?"
"Truth." She knew that he wanted her to answer that way.
"Do you love me?"
"I'm with Mason,"
"Is he the reason why we're not together? Both physically and relationship wise?"
"Yes." She answered quickly but not desperately. "I should go. I'll call you."
"Okay."
Bonnie ended the call, flushed the toilet then ran the water. She really wanted to splash it all over her face but she was wearing makeup and didn't want to ruin it. Shortly, she walked out.
This game between Stefan and her continue for months and as each month passed, they grow more and more comfortable with each other. They touch more, it doesn't matter where they are or who they're with, they touch. Her friends always raise a brow but they never comment knowing how much they care for each other.
Stefan's hand would travel down her hair before running his fingers down the length of her spine. Bonnie was shy about it at first but soon she adjusted and started touching him just as much. She would even go so far as to hold his hand but just for a few seconds at a time.
They would talk more. Hours upon hours throughout the day whenever they couldn't see each other. Stefan made the effort to make her laugh and blush at least one good time throughout their conversations. She did neither as much as she should be.
Since they realized that they shouldn't be alone together for too long of a time they decided to have a game night. They played several until Bonnie changed it to Truth or Dare and directed her first to Stefan. He smiled and answered dare.
"I dare you," she said turning more towards him since they were side-by-side, "to bring your lips as close to mine as you can without touching."
Several eyebrows raised at the dare then watched as he leaned in. Stefan switched from her eyes to her lips like he would if he was actually going to kiss her. He literally got as close as her lips could and even closed his eyes for a few. As he pulled back then found himself unable when her hand was placed on the back of his neck and pulled him in just as close as he was.
"Just a little longer." Her lips softly grazed his as she spoke.
"Whatever you want." He said just so their lips could touch again.
Bonnie closed her eyes and seconds later, her hand slowly slipped off the back of his neck. He dared himself then kissed the side of her mouth and rubbed their noses together. She smiled then turned to her friends.
"Matt, truth or dare?"
He was speechless.
•|•|•
They couldn't keep their hands off each other after that dare if they tried. His hand was always in her back and she once purred in his ear when no one was looking. He let out a groan and suddenly he wanted everyone out so he could have her to himself.
It seemed like an eternity until he had her pinned under his weight with his lips on her skin.
"Baby," he kissed her cheek, "I love you."
"Thank you." She practically gasped feeling his hardness on her thigh. "Thank you for loving me, actually loving me."
"Be with me." He kisses the side of her mouth. "Be with me, baby." He kisses her there again really wanting to capture her lips. "I'll treat you right,"
"I know you will."
"I'll love you right… I'll f—" he stops thinking that he's going too far.
"Say it." She thought otherwise.
"I'll fuck you right."
Bonnie turns them so he's on his back. "I'll do it. I'll be with you, I'll break up with Mason because it's you that I want. I've been denying my feelings for so long but you're honestly all that I can think about. I want to say those three words, but I want everything to be less complicated, you get it?"
He nodded. "Can you call him now so I can kiss you?"
She chuckled then for the first time kissed him on the side of the mouth staying close. "You and I both know that's something I can't do over the phone. You better not break up with me over the phone."
"If it ever boils down to us breaking up then I promise I won't."
She smiled then kissed his nose before moving off him. Stefan voiced his disapproval but that didn't stop her from saying goodbye.
