"You know," Bonnie tells him from behind the dressing room door, "I think I got the wrong size, can you grab me a smaller one?"

"Sure,"

Stefan grabs the dress she handed to him over the top of the door and walked back trying to find the dress. He was glad that he found them rather quickly and started looking through the sizes.

"I'm not sure if that's your style." He smiled then looked over but that smile faded once he saw Caroline. "Shopping with the girlfriend?"

"She's in the dressing room."

"Well she has great taste. I would love to see her in it."

"Caroline…"

"What? She can't be that shy."

"Why must you be so…controlling? How about you say 'hi' then let us be?"

She sighed, "Fine."

He smiles then leads her into the dressing room. "Babe, my friend, Caroline wants to say hi."

"Oh, hello."

Stefan bit back his smile handing her the dress which she took.

"Well, I'm Caroline, I'm sure you've heard a lot about me."

"I have actually. It's nice to…hear your voice."

Caroline and Stefan laughed a little making Bonnie smile. "Well, I should get going, I have to buy my mom a birthday gift."

"Bye."

"Bye. See ya, Stefan." She patted his shoulder and walked off.

Once Bonnie heard that she was gone, she opened the dressing room door and pulled Stefan inside. He raised his eyebrow eyeing her dressed in only a bra and underwear then stepped up to her placing his hands on her hips licking his lips before leaning in. He frowned when she pulled and grabbed her phone and shortly he heard it ding so he went to check it.

What are we going to do?

What do you mean?

She's not going to go away until we step out, I know her.

Stefan thought then leaned in to whisper in her ear. "You go out first and run into her distracting her while I walk out then we'll meet up at the food court." He pulled away to look into her eyes.

She nodded then stood on her toes to kiss him feeling bad that they had to go through this. She needed to tell her friends, but she needed to think of a way to do it. She figured that he didn't care too much about sneaking around and was distracted from her thoughts when he pulled her closer grabbing her ass as his head turned to the side. She moaned in his mouth and gasped slightly when he backed her against the wall. He lifted her legs around his waist kissing her neck.

"Easy, daddy."

He groaned. "I can't get enough of you." He met their lips again then pulled away meeting their foreheads. "Want me to buy this for you?"

She smiles then kisses him grabbing the hair at the nape of his neck. "I got it, thanks though."

He nods then kisses her again. He smiles when she doesn't loosen her legs from around him but he doesn't say anything. She smiles back and kisses him once before returning her feet to the ground staying against the wall. Stefan backs away watching her eyes and Bonnie moves to grab her clothes and starts to put them on and once she's fully clothed, they kissed again and he watched her walk out. Bonnie sighs but follows through with the plan.

"Caroline?"

The blonde turned then a smile came to her face. "Hey, Bon, what are you doing here?"

"I saw this dress yesterday and forgot to pick it up." Caroline looked down at it then chuckled. "What, you don't like it?"

"No, the dress is beautiful, but I just can't help but feel like Stefan picked the perfect one."

Bonnie narrowed her eyes, "What do you mean?"

"His girlfriend is getting that exact dress probably in that exact size as we speak."

Bonnie realized what she meant. "I'm sure it's just a coincidence." She shrugged.

Caroline did the same then looked past her shoulder. "Did you happen to see Stefan back there by any chance?"

"Nope."

She frowned. "I'll be right back."

Bonnie watched her peep inside the dressing room and come back to her frowning even more. She explains to her how she was waiting to see Stefan's new girlfriend then smacked Bonnie's arm lightly for distracting her. All Bonnie did was shake her head and said her goodbye before walking up to the register. She reached in her purse to pay for the dress but was told that her boyfriend had already paid for it and was handed a bag with the dress inside. Her heart melted then she quickly headed to the food court and smiled seeing him seated waiting for her. She didn't care, she straddled his lap and kissed him thanking him for the dress before kissing him some more moaning as his arms wrapped around her.

"You're welcome." He spoke against her lips before kissing her once.

"Ugh, my boyfriend is the best."

He smiles then kisses her again. "My girlfriend is so beautiful." He pushed the hair framing her face behind her ears.

Bonnie smiles and rests her biceps on his shoulders crossing her forearms behind his head. "Why did we take so long?"

He chuckles and reaches up to the side of her face, "I was afraid, remember? I don't know exactly why, I mean it's not like I haven't gotten rejected before, but I definitely didn't want you to be added on that list. I love you."

She smiles looking into his eyes, "I love you too."

They kiss again but a little more passionately unknowingly gaining a few stares from those around. "Come home with me?" He asked pulling away from her lips for a second then kissed her again.

She nodded, "Yeah" then kissed him again and a few minutes later they broke away and hurried to the boardinghouse.

-()-

Bonnie made sure to keep her moaning to a minimum so their private moments could actually remain private… (And speaking of) Stefan kissed up her body then met their lips kissing her slowly. He groaned when her leg wrapped around his waist but before he could slide in her again, she turned them and now he was on her back.

He loved when she would ride him, everything that she did and said would turn him on even more and the fact that he could see that perfect body of hers as she did so made him lose even more control. And every time she would do so, he was reminded about how he's just as much hers as she is his.

He turned her on her back after she came and moved in her a little faster before he stiffened. Stefan kissed her cheek then lips before moving beside her.

"I love you." He told her against her neck then nibbled.

"I love you too."

"Are you hungry?" He asks raising his head to look into her eyes and she nods. "Want me to fix you something?" She nods again smiling slightly as he kissed her before him getting up. She watched him search for his pants then pull them up his legs before walking out. Bonnie turned her back to the door and pulled the covers further up her body so that her back was covered and closed her eyes waiting.

Stefan stepped down the stairs letting out a breath once he reached the bottom and walked into the kitchen. He starts fixing her a grilled cheese sandwich knowing that it was her favorite as a human and squeezed some blood into two coffee mugs. He dumped some chips on the side for her to snack on later then made his way back upstairs spotting Damon from the corner of his eyes as he walked into his room shutting the door with his foot then went to lock it after setting the food down.

Bonnie was now dressed in his shirt he saw as she sat up and he smiled kissing her before getting beside her.

"Thank you." She said in her accent then winked at him.

"You're very welcome." He kissed her again then decided to turn on a movie. An action movie and turned up the volume so that the actors' dialogue would overpower theirs.

"Why must you look at me like that?" She asked smiling then looked over at him.

He had those lovesick eyes that'll make any girl swoon. "I just love you, is all." He shrugged and continued to look at her that exact way.

"I love you too."

He leaned down and pressed their lips together longingly and slowly pulled away. She went to kiss him again but her phone started to ring so she grabbed it walking into the bathroom to block out the noise of the movie.

"Hello?"

"Hey, Bon, are you home, I need to talk."

"Oh well actually I'm over a friends house, but I'll meet you there?"

"Yeah, sure."

They hung up and Bonnie sighed then walked out crawling up to Stefan on the bed. "I'm sorry but I have to go."

He frowned then kissed her quickly. "Can you come over tonight?" She nods and meets their lips again. "I'll walk you out."

They kissed once more then she changed out of his shirt and into her clothes. He listened in the hall glad to hear that Damon and Elena were both upstairs then followed behind Bonnie walking down the stairs. He held her once they were outside meeting their lips in a 'goodbye kiss'. Her fingers raced through his hair causing him to hold her tighter and grab her ass in his hand. He groaned, "Why?"

She chuckled then kissed him quickly, "I'll see you tonight." She whispered in his ear then kissed him there.

He kissed her chin. "Take my car," he handed her the keys, "and drive it back here tonight so they won't see yours."

She nods then kisses him once again before making her way but he quickly follows after her to be a gentleman. He opens the door for her and she turns and wraps her arms around his neck with her back against the car. He watches her lips then he leans in and kisses her a few times.

"I love you."

"I love you too."

They kiss some more and once she gets inside and strapped in, he leans in to kiss her again then closes the door and stands there as she drives off. Stefan sighs then walks back inside.


Bonnie was surprised that she beat Caroline to her home so she made the decision to change into something more comfortable. By the time she was finished getting dressed, Caroline pulled up. She watched her from her window curiously eyeing Stefan's car then quickly walk up to the porch. Bonnie opened the door with a smile before she had the chance to knock.

"Hello, friend."

"Is Stefan here?"

"Nope."

"Then what is his car doing here?"

"He let me borrow it. You know Stefan is really generous when you ask him nicely."

The blonde narrowed her eyes then stepped inside looking around before turning to her friend. "Or it could just be that he's still very much in love with you, so why not let you borrow his hot ride."

Bonnie couldn't stop the smile that came on her face but she rolled her eyes to cover for it. "Well Stefan being in love with me does have its perks." She shrugged.

Caroline's eyes widened, "Like what?"

"I'm just kidding, Caroline." Bonnie chuckled. "So what do you want to talk about."

"I want to cordially invite you to my all white party tomorrow night at The Rooftop."

"Tomorrow night? Caroline, why such the late notice?"

"It was a spur of the moment decision, I already sent out a mass text and email and posted it on all social media sites and you're coming along with Stefan, Elena and… Damon."

Bonnie chuckled but then suddenly got excited hearing that Stefan would be there. It'll be their first "event" together and she knew that it would be a pain but it would be very fun.

"Shopping tomorrow?"

"Duh! Elena's tagging along too." Caroline walked over to her. "Well, I must get going, I need some beauty sleep."

The friends hugged each other and shortly, Caroline was out.

-()-

Stefan eyes her from afar. It's taking every ounce of strength that he has to not go over there and touch and kiss her. He hates how perfect she looks in her dress. He hates how it fits her like a glove, outlining her various bends, swoops, and curves. He's only gotten to hug her and that was an hour ago when he first walked in but he wishes that he didn't because she smelled delicious.

Bonnie pushed the hair from her shoulder quickly looking out the side of her eyes catching Stefan stare at her like a piece of meat. She blushed but cleared her throat telling the girls that she was talking to that she was going to get a drink and walked away ever so gracefully. She smiled when Stefan stood beside her and reached for a cup as well.

"Bonnie, you look beautiful as always."

"Thank you. You don't look so bad yourself, Stefan."

They turned towards each other so they could get their looks in. Their eyes returned to each other spotting the heat inside them causing them to move unknowingly closer then breakaway hearing Caroline walk up to them.

"Is it just me or is this party dull?"

"Well, it was last minute."

"Yeah and this music kind of sucks," Bonnie added.

Stefan chuckled when Caroline opened her mouth in shock then walked away up to the DJ requesting a song before walking back up to them grabbing their hands and moving them into the dance floor.

"Get the party going while I recruit some more."

They both babbled like idiots trying to think of a better idea, but Caroline just walked away doing as she said she'll be. Stefan and Bonnie looked at each other for a few seconds before she let out a breath then started moving to the beat.

Stefan smiled at her as she moved her shoulders and started shaking her head before grabbing his hand making him twirl her around. He pulled her close then started moving to the beat bringing a bright smile to her face. He smiled back then watched her body as she turned, shaking her hips just for him looking into his eyes when she's faced forward again. She continues to move when he leans in placing his hands on her hips to whisper in her ear.

"You're so fucking beautiful." He kisses her cheek then moves them so his back is to the crowd and kisses her mouth quickly.

She smiles then wraps her arms around his neck as a slower song replaced the last song. Stefan moved his hand up her back holding her tighter. They looked into each other's eyes letting the chorus speak for them. Bonnie rested her head on his chest over his heart closing her eyes as they swayed together. Stefan leaned his head down resting it there on the back of her head.

Caroline narrowed her eyes watching the two from afar.


Stefan stopped his growl watching her sitting on some other guy's lap. Granted, that other guy was Matt, but he still didn't like it. At all. His arm was around her and since her back was to him, she wouldn't be able to see how much he's annoyed by it but he's sure as hell going to mention it to her tonight.

"Why didn't you tell me." Caroline stepped in front of him with her hands on her hips.

"What?"

"That you may be seeing some English chick, but you're still very much in love with Bonnie."

He let out a breath, "Caroline—"

"Enough, Stefan, you need to dump this chick. It not fair that you're stringing her along."

He sighed. "You're right."

"Of course I'm right. Now go over there and suck her face off."

"I can't do that."

"Why not?"

"Because that's not what she wants. Not now anyway." It was the truth. Bonnie wasn't ready to tell everyone about their relationship yet and he tried to be OK with that but a part of him wondered why she was so hesitant about it.

Caroline frowned then pulled up a chair sitting beside him. "All she needs is a little push. She's just like that because of Elena, she likes you, Stefan, she told me that she does. She just needs a reason to express that."

He processed her words. "Thanks, Care."

They shared a hug and as they pulled away, he went back to staring down Matt. Caroline chuckled and shook her head. "And since you're not going to do anything about it, I'll go get your girl off of Matt's lap."

Stefan watched her walk up to them and listened as she asked her to help with something causing her to stand and walk with her to the far side of the room. He silently thanked her then decided to go get a drink.

-()-

She knew that something was wrong as her head was rested on his chest moving her finger in a circular motion.

"I didn't like how you were sitting with Matt." He told her out of the blue.

Bonnie narrowed her eyes and sat up some. "What do you mean?"

"You were" he let out a breath, "sitting on his lap, I didn't like that."

"Is that why you're so mad at me? I'm sorry, I always used to do that since we're like best friends, but I won't anymore."

He sighed. "I feel like a dick now."

She chuckled then moved more up his body to meet their lips. "I think it's kind of sexy." She kissed him again before laying down.

Stefan ran his hand up her back letting out another breath. "I want to tell everyone about us. I don't want to hide my relationship with you anymore."

Bonnie closed her eyes letting out a breath through her nose. "Okay."

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah. I think it's time too. The longer we're together, the more I just want to kiss you."

He chuckles. "Then kiss me."

Bonnie does so kissing him as he smiles and wraps his arms tighter around her as he moves her to her back so that he's on top.

"You looked so great tonight, baby." He kissed her. "I loved and hated you in that dress."

She chuckled. "I wore it just for you. I was hoping that you'd like it."

"Bonnie, I— ohmygod!"

Stefan moved off of her and Bonnie shielded herself with her bed covers staring at Caroline who just walked in. The blonde grew a smile looking between the two then let out a breath of pure happiness.

"This is great. I knew you guys would get together but I never expected that I'd walk in on you two before I found out."

Stefan and Bonnie looked at each other before looking back at their friend. "So… do you think you could close the door?"

"Oh, right." Caroline stepped inside closing the door behind her.

Bonnie met her hand to her forehead letting out a breath. Stefan chuckled then grabbed the blanket from his girlfriend's chair beside him and wrapped it around his waist standing up.

"Well, I guess I'll give you two some privacy." He leaned in and kissed his girl before walking out grabbing his pants before he left.

Bonnie sighed then wrapped the sheet of her bed around her walking over to her dresser.

"So, Bonnie, I must say that I am surprised."

"And why is that, Caroline?"

"Because you gave in so quickly."

Her eyes grew, "What?"

"You're always the type to make a guy work for it and I literally just talked to Stefan about making a move on you, he does and then bam, I catch you guys screwing."

Bonnie rolled her eyes then dropped the sheet realizing that they've seen each other naked at plenty of sleepovers before. "What are you trying to say?"

"Nothing," she shrugged, "I'm just saying that it's weird."

Bonnie sighed in thought pulling shorts up her legs getting fully clothed then laid back on her bed. "You know, you're right. Maybe it's just because Stefan is Stefan, I know his intentions are pure."

Caroline nodded while shrugging then stood up as Bonnie sat up. Together, they walked downstairs and as Caroline made herself at home in the living room turning on the television, Bonnie went in the kitchen finding Stefan there. She smiled then sped up to him hugging him from behind moving her hands down his strong arms. He pulled her in front of him and leaned in to kiss her moving his hand down her back groaning as he squeezed and she grabbed the hair at the nape of his neck. They pulled away but kissed once more walking into the living room joining Caroline on the couch. She looked over at the two and smiled slightly watching Stefan run his fingers through the side of her hair as she leaned up against him with their focus on the television. They looked so relaxed like it was second nature to them.

"You guys look like you've been together longer than just a few hours."

"Huh?"

"You kissed her before you left the room when usually the guy would just walk out and even before that, that look you two shared before you asked me to close the door. How you guys are seated now… It's like you're very comfortable, very used to being together."

"Well I have been helping her with the transition, we kept in touch and got used to each other and being in each others space. It's not like I'm a random stranger."

Caroline shrugs slightly then goes back to watching the movie playing on the television.


She was exhausted and all she wanted to do was go to sleep, but her boyfriend had other plans as he kissed her cheek and neck. Caroline finally decided to leave at one AM and she figured that they both had the same idea of enjoying a nice sleep, but that wasn't the case.

"I'm so tired, babe." She told him then bit down on her lip as his hand ran up her rib cage.

"Close your eyes."

She did so then started to feel herself relax by his gentle touch and kisses. She frowns when he's done but smiles as he pulls her into his body and lets her go to sleep.

-()-

Everyone knew that they were a couple rather quickly thanks to Caroline. She spilled the whole can of beans before they got the chance to and it was pretty weird at first, but they quickly adjusted. He used to hesitate before holding her hand because before, he wasn't allowed to because their relationship was a secret, but now that it's out in the open, he fits his fingers between hers whenever he pleases. He does that and much more whenever he pleases.

They're seated at the bar in Mystic Grill with his hand around her as they wait on their drinks. He kisses her head and she smiles and moves her head to the side so that they're lips could meet and as they pull away, their drinks are in front of them.

"What romantic thing do you have planned for us today?"

Stefan chuckles. "Well, we can take a nice stroll around the park and I can give you a piggy back ride for when your feet get tired from wearing those heels."

She smiled. "Yeah, I don't even know why I put these on today… Oh wait, never mind, I do. Caroline." He chuckled. "I swear, I don't know why I listen to her half of the time."

"Maybe it's because she's your best friend and has your best interest at heart."

She rolled her eyes, "Yeah, sure, whatever."

He shook his head looking at the side of her face then leaned his head down connecting his forehead with the side of hers. "You look great in them if it makes you feel any better."

"Thanks, babe." She turned and met their lips once.

He smiles and keeps their heads connected looking into her eyes with her smiling back.

Caroline looked back over at Elena who was busy looking down at her menu. She didn't know what it was but it was weird seeing Stefan and Bonnie so close already. It's only been a week since she'd caught them and just like she said before, they look oddly too comfortable around each other.

"Don't they look a little too close to you?" Caroline asked gaining Elena's eyes.

"What?"

"Stefonnie over there,"

Elena narrowed her eyes and turned towards the bar and smiled some seeing her two friends. "Not really."

"Well that's because you didn't see them before, they act like they've been together for months."

"What's so wrong with that?"

"Nothing, it's just a little weird to me. I mean Bonnie is always a slow mover when it comes to relationships."

"Well, maybe she was forced to go a little faster. Stefan has wanted to date her for months so I bet he wanted to move a little faster now that he has her."

Caroline shrugged then sipped on her water. "Does it bother you seeing them?"

Elena lets out a breath then folds her arms under her chest. "Can I ask you a question? Are you jealous of Bonnie?"

"What?"

"I mean not that you wish you had her looks or anything, but jealous because she's with Stefan…and you're not."

Her eyes bulged, "What?"

"I mean, come on, you were the only one who was really worried Stefan and that English chick's relationship and like you stated at the mall you're friends with Stefan and nothing more like you're loathing that you're nothing more than a friend to him."

"Please, I was the one really pushing Stefan to go for Bonnie."

"But as you said, Bonnie is a slow mover when it comes to relationships so maybe she would go slow enough for Stefan to come to you for advice only to realize that you're the one that he's always wanted to be with."

Caroline frowned in thought then looked down at her hands.

Stefan frowned after listening in then turned slightly looking at her out of the corner of his eye but was distracted when Bonnie's hand met his cheek gaining his attention bringing a smile to his face.

"Everything alright?"

"Everything's perfect."

She smiled then kissed him before facing forward. Stefan looked over his shoulder once again before letting out a breath then wraps his arm around Bonnie.


A/N: Elena, I think you may be onto something…