Stefan looked back and chuckled seeing her bent over with her hands on her thighs. He jogged back over to her and pulled on her arm, "Come on, babe, just a half mile more."
She whined but stood up and started moving her legs. They burned but she figured that's what she gets for being lazy. She used to workout five times a week but once things got really serious between her and Stefan she stopped. Sex was like a workout but he did most of the work most of the times so it was nothing compared to what she feels now.
She could've cried when she saw the end of the trail and forced her legs faster so she could end quicker.
Elena chuckled and ran up to her holding her in her arms keeping her steady. She and Nate have decided to start dating and for one of their dates, they went for a little run with Stefan and Bonnie.
"You okay, Bon?"
"Remind me to never do this again."
She chuckled then handed her a water bottle and walked with her over to the table.
"Same time tomorrow?" She heard Nate ask.
"Yeah," Stefan said before drinking.
"Wait, hold up. I'm not doing this again tomorrow."
"The more you do it, the faster your body adjusts, you'll do better tomorrow."
She frowned and Stefan smiled walking up to her. "You know what they say about running," he placed his hands on her waist and moved his lips to ear, "it improves your endurance. We can go all night, baby."
"You would like that wouldn't you?" He hummed his confirmation then kissed her neck. "I'm sweaty,"
"I think it's sexy." He kissed her lips.
Elena and Nate shook their heads watching their friends practically have sex on the table they were on. "Alright you two, we're in public."
Bonnie was the first to break away but kissed him again before moving away. They decided to walk the way back but start a light jog when they had a mile left. The girls walked a little ahead of the boys and started to fill each other in on the gossip.
"So how's everything with Nate?"
"Surprisingly he's actually really sweet. I mean he's like a gangster so you expect this tough guy, but honestly, he could be one of the sweets guys I've dated."
"I know what you mean, I mean don't get me wrong, Stefan can kick ass as good as the next guy, but when we're alone and even in front of my parents he's so sweet and sexy. He has a gentle side and it's nice to see that every once in a while."
"Exactly. Which brings me to ask; are you two engaged?"
"No, but after the whole baby situation and even when we thought I was pregnant, he said he's going to marry me so we decided that I start wearing the ring on my ring finger."
"Ugh, I love you guys."
Bonnie smiled then her face turned serious. "Hey, when you're with Nate does he sometimes get up and leave without actually saying where he's going?"
She shook her head, "No. But I mean we haven't been together for that long, you know. Why do you ask?"
She took a breath and told her about what happened on the porch a few days ago. "He sounded like he's getting into trouble and I just don't know what to think."
"Has he at least hinted what might be going on?"
"No. I'm getting a little worried. What Caroline said is still on my mind and I think he's in trouble."
"Don't stress yourself over it. I'm sure things are and will be fine."
Bonnie nodded and hugged her friend from the side.
"What do you think they're talking about?" Nate asked.
Stefan sighed. "I came close to telling Bon a few days back."
"What?"
"I know. If she was any other girl I would've already come clean but I love her and she loves me and I sound like a punk, but I'm scared that'll change when she knows."
"I don't think so. Love just doesn't change like that."
"I wouldn't know, man."
"Trust me, you know. Think of it as if Bonnie was the one with the secret and she came out and told you, would you still love her then? Of course, you would, everyone's got problems and baggage that shouldn't change how much you love a person."
Stefan let out a breath soaking in his words.
"And speaking of are you going to tell me why you were so depressed last month?"
Stefan shook his head thinking back. He tried his hardest to forget about it but it never truly left.
"Imagine you're running a race and it's for charity or some shit so you don't care if you win or lose but then it's suddenly announced that the winner gets a hundred dollars and you're broke so you start to want to win."
"Alright,"
"So you train and when the day comes of the race you run as fast as you can, you speed past everyone and every obstacle but then when you finish the race you realize that you've been tricked, that there was no hundred dollars at all and now you're left broke with nothin' to eat for a month. Your body shuts down from hunger but you got to keep strong for your girl so you put on this face, stick out your stomach acting like you're going alright, that you're full, but when on the inside you're dead. You can't feel anything besides the feeling of being so close to wanting something only to find out you were scammed."
"Damn,"
Stefan stayed silent thinking back and Nate almost felt bad for bringing it up again but he knew that it'll pass especially now since they needed to start jogging.
•••
They had matching smiles on their faces as they faced each other keeping their eyes open as best they could with the shower water soaking their bodies. Stefan kissed her then moved his hand down to the curve of her ass.
"I'm so glad a bathroom is a private place. I can stay in here all day with you if I want to."
"We could if it wouldn't run up the water bill."
He chuckled then kissed her again this time a little longer. "How are your legs?"
"Much better thanks to your massage. You're so sweet to me, babe." She moved her arms around his neck and kissed him. "I forgot to tell you; I got us matching hoodies."
"You didn't,"
"I did." She said through a smile. "You'll like them, I promise."
There was a knocking on the door, "Are you guys fucking in there?"
They chuckled. "No, Nate, we'll be right out." Stefan shook his head but reached over shutting off the water. He wished that they were over his place because he wouldn't care about the bill, but since his friend lives on his own, he'll be a good friend.
He dried off his girl and wrapped her in a towel before drying off himself. As he did that, Bonnie ringed out her hair in the sink before wrapping it in a T-shirt.
"What are you doing?"
"It's to prevent frizz."
Stefan shook his head then took her hand leading her out. "It's all yours." He tells Nate and/or Elena as he takes her into his room for the week.
Bonnie smiles as he lays her on the bed climbing above her moving his lips to her cheek. He kisses her there before rolling beside her pulling her into his body.
"Spend the night."
"I will only if you promise you won't leave me."
"I won't, I promise."
"Okay then."
They kissed and Stefan watched her get up and start changing after she rubbed lotion on her body. She took her hair out of the T-shirt only to toss it up in a messy bun. "I'm going to go check on Elena." She tells him before walking out closing the door behind her.
"Hey, Le—"
Bonnie stopped seeing no one in the living room then she went to go check Nate's room and didn't spot anyone in there either. She opened her mouth then smiled walking up to the bathroom door knocking on it.
"Are you guys fucking in there?"
"Yep,"
Bonnie shook her head then went over to the kitchen happy to see that he had grapes. Stefan shortly walked out his room expecting to see Bonnie and Elena on the couch but instead, his girl was in the kitchen and her friend was nowhere in sight. And neither was his.
"Are they-"
"Yep," Bonnie said the closed the refrigerator door.
She walked over and joins him on the couch snuggling against his side. Bonnie loved when they shared moments like this. Quiet, simple moments. She smiled when he kissed her head and shortly they heard the water stop. Bonnie told him to not comment once they came out like she knew he would. She knew how her friend was and if he commented it'll make her shy to be around Stefan for a while.
"H—" Stefan stopped himself remembering the warning Bonnie gave him.
They went off into his room and Bonnie chuckled returning her attention back to the TV. "Thank you."
A few minutes later, the two came out of the room and Bonnie smiled watching her friend making her way over to her before moving out of Stefan's hold and leaning on her friend.
"So how long have you two known each other?" Nate asked looking at the two.
Bonnie looked up at her friend, "Since we were born, honestly." Elena nodded agreeing.
"And you two remained friends for eighteen years?"
"We didn't say that,"
Stefan chuckled. "What happened?"
"Lena,"
She rolled her eyes, "Well it was over a boy—like it always is."
"Not just any boy, Alex Daniels. This bitch stole him from me."
Elena opened her mouth shockingly. "I did not! I had no idea you liked him, Bon always used to be so secretive about things like that. If you asked her who she liked, she'd be so cryptic."
"I was superstitious,"
Stefan smiled.
"Call it what you will, but it wasn't my fault, I was clueless. If anything we should've kicked his ass."
"We really should've. Instead, we hated each other for literally a whole year and I was over it in like a month."
"So was I, but we're stubborn people, we can hold a grudge if we want it."
"Sounds like every girl ever," Nate said causing them to roll their eyes.
Stefan chuckled. "What about Caroline?"
"We met freshman year when we tried out for cheerleading."
"You were a cheerleader?" Both guys asked at the same time causing the girls to laugh.
"We all quit junior year but yeah."
They both had a lot more to say but decided to wait until they got their girls alone.
"What do you guys want to eat? I mean we can go the healthy way or we can go the non-healthy way."
"I say healthy way and only because I'm being forced to run again tomorrow."
"You don't have to go if you don't want to, babe," Stefan told her.
"No, I'll go. I need to start getting in shape again."
"You look beautiful."
She smiled. "Thanks, baby."
Stefan licked his lips watching her move in then closed his eyes as their lips met.
Elena smiled then stood up walking into the kitchen to look in the refrigerator to see if she could cook something. Naturally, it was filled with beer but she did spot some spinach leaves and looking in the fridge some chicken breasts so she decided to make a salad. Nate and Stefan went to the store to buy some vegetables for the salad while the girls worked on the cooking.
It didn't take long to prepare and the boys arrived just in time. Stefan did the chopping turning Bonnie on a little then shortly they were all seated at the table enjoying the meal with a little conversation.
•••
Stefan ran his fingers through the length of her hair after he took it out the bun she was wearing. A smile teased her lips as he did so feeling so at peace that she decided to close her eyes. It took some convincing but her mother allowed her to spend the night saying that she'll deal with her father.
"Don't go to sleep on me." He spoke then kissed her lips.
"I won't." Bonnie kept her eyes shut for a few moments longer before opening them. "I know we haven't discussed it and I don't want to pressure you, but have you talked to your parents?"
"My mom."
"What she say?"
"Just checking in, I guess. It's weird. I'm so used to being on my own and now they decide to show up and be parents for once."
"Well that's a good thing, right? You can finally have your parents."
"But I don't want my parents, that's the thing. My father is a- a fuckin fucker and my mom is a spineless woman who follows him around everywhere."
"I think you should give your mom a lot more credit than that. She's strong and she's trying to help and be there for you."
"Well her efforts aren't great then. If she really wanted to be there for me, she'd leave my father."
"But if she does that she'd be left with nothing. What mother would she be to drag you to a homeless shelter and have you starve when she knows that you'll be safe if she stays with your dad? You barely see them and something tells me that she's keeping him away from you so that you can be safe. She's sacrificing her happiness and I'll go as far as saying freedom for you. So that you can live a good life. That's not spineless, that strength and bravery. I know it's hard to understand, Stefan, but she's doing this for you because she loves you. More than anyone."
He sighed closing his eyes coming to an understanding. "You're right. I'm sorry."
"I'm not the one you should be apologizing to."
He sighed again then kissed her. "This is why I love you, babe, always keeping me in check."
She smiled. "I wouldn't be your girl if I didn't."
He kissed her again then pulled her into him. "Speaking of my girl, you still got that cheerleading outfit?"
She shrugged, "Possibly. But you won't know for sure until it's your birthday."
"Are you going to cheer for me?"
"I'll do a hell of a lot more than just cheer."
He looked her up and down, "Come here,"
Bonnie leaned in connecting their lips and was forced closer when his hand met the back of her head deepening the kiss.
"I'm hungry,"
"We just—"
"For you."
Bonnie watched his eyes before he got up from the bed to lock the door. He was shortly hovering above her and her eyes closed as he kissed her once then started a trail down her neck before he was working on pulling the jeans down her legs.
The process of it all was making her nervous since they hadn't done this before and she was tempted to tell him to stop before he even started but once she was completely naked from the waist down she figured that she stick it out.
"Do you want me to?" He could sense her nervousness.
Bonnie opened her eyes and seeing his face between her legs eased her nervousness. "Yes,"
"Are you sure?"
"Yes."
He kept his eyes open looking into hers as he kissed her inner thigh running his finger up her lower lips. Her breath instantly became short. Stefan moved up her body licking his hand reaching down before he connected their lips starting circle movements. Bonnie moaned in his mouth.
"You have to get wet enough for me, baby." He spoke against her lips then kissed her again.
"I…" she pulled away from his lips so she could breath enjoying the feel. "I…a-am"
Her breathing got heavier and she inhaled a gasp once he entered a finger. Her eyes were shut marveling in the feel and moaned probably a little too loud when he entered a second. A frown came to her face once he pulled out but her eyes opened just in time to see him licking his fingers groaning at the taste getting her juices flowing even more.
Stefan kissed down her body until he had the best view in the room. "Perfect." He whispered then held her hips down as his icy tongue licks her cilt.
"St…efan, I…ho…holy fuck," she clung to the sheets feeling an overwhelming sense of pleasure and she wished that they were alone because she couldn't keep quiet for too long.
She bit down hard on her bottom lip moaning at every stroke. He pulled away to breathe but dived right back in french kissing her.
"Stop."
Stefan pulled away to see her breathing deeply. "Did I hurt you?"
"No, no, it's not that." She took several breaths, "We have to do this when we're alone. I can't keep quiet and I don't want them to hear."
"I'm sorry. You taste so damn good."
"I'm sorry. That felt good. Really, really good." She let out another breath.
He chuckled then crawled up her body kissing her lips once before laying beside her. "Now what are we going to do?"
Bonnie looked over at him glad to see his smile so she knew he was kidding. She smiled back and hit his arm, "Fuck off."
He chuckled then kissed her cheek. "I'm just kidding. Well halfway kidding."
"We could talk about our feelings?" She laughed at the look on his face.
"Now it's your turn to fuck off." She chuckled. "Let's go for a walk or something."
"Alright,"
Bonnie got up and grabbed some tissues cleaning herself up when all Stefan wanted to go was lick it all away. Once she was all situated, they went for their walk.
•••
Bonnie sat in the living room waiting for Stefan to show up so they could go on their date. She hoped that he didn't forget so she texted him reminding him without seeming as though she's been waiting around. She was glad that her parents decided to go out tonight too or else she would've been embarrassed looking like a girl who just got stood up on a date.
A smile jumped to her face when there were knocks on it, but she waited a few seconds before answering it ready for him to look at her like she's the most beautiful woman in the world.
"Hey, bab— Oh my- Stefan, what happened to you?" She pulled him inside and quickly shut and locked the door.
She wanted to cry a river seeing him so beat up. His left eye was swollen shut, his cheeks were huge, blood coming from down his lip. Giant, red bruises almost completely covered his face and she didn't know what to do.
"I have to call the ambulance,"
"No,"
"I have to, I don't know what to do, you could be bleeding internally or something!" She didn't want to yell, but she was panicking.
Going against him, she quickly made the call and before she knew it, she was sitting by his hospital bed as he slept. She held his hand letting a few tears slip hoping and praying that he would be ok.
"Bonnie," she snapped her head up to look at him. "Water."
She nodded then grabbed the cup placing the straw in his mouth, pulling it away once he was done.
"Stefan, what happened, who did this to you?"
"I—"
"Are you a drug dealer? Is that what this is, you got beat up because, I don't know, you didn't meet your quota or something?"
"What are you talking about?"
"I don't know, Stefan! I'm trying to put this all together, you show up at my house after you just got jumped or beat with a bat, or whatever it is, I can't-" she started losing her breath due to her tears, "I can't take it."
He held her against him and though it hurt a little, he stuck out the pain because he wanted to comfort her. That was more important right now. "Bonnie, I- I'm a gambler. I owe somebody some money, a lot of it, and I just don't have it all yet. I tried to extend it, but he said that it would be worse next time."
"How much more do you need?"
"Don't worry about it, I have it handled."
"How, Stefan? This is serious, this isn't a game."
"I know that,"
"Then tell me how much more money do you fucking need."
He let out a breath. "Six thousand."
Bonnie closed her eyes looking down. "Okay,"
"What do you mean?"
"I'll give you the money."
"What, Bonnie, no. I said I have it handled."
"How, you're gonna gamble some more hoping that you'll win? What if you don't, Stefan? What if it causes you nothing but more debt, I won't allow that to happen. I love you, I'm not gonna let that happen. I'll be back,"
"Wait, Bon!"
She kept walking ignoring him.
•••
Bonnie was thankful that she was smart as a kid. She opened an account and would put her allowance money into it and over the course of ten years, plus money from her job, she accumulated exactly the amount that Stefan needed. She was going to use it to go to Iceland to see the Northern Lights, but right now she would put that dream on hold to help the one she loves. She knew that he would do it for her, so she had no regrets emptying out her account with a straight face and heading back to the hospital.
Stefan sat up as she walked in and his eyes moved to the envelope she pulled out of her jacket. "Take it. Please,"
"Bonnie,"
"Stefan, I'm doing this because I love you and I never want to see you hurt ever again. Take the money."
He sighed then reached out taking the envelope then looked inside it shaking his head at the bills. "I will make this up to you, I promise. I will pay back every penny, I swear."
"All I want for you to do is after you pay your debt, I want you to get help. It's an addiction, Stefan, a horrible one that ruins things and people. Promise me that you will get help."
He nodded, "I promise."
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[END]
