Bonnie hugged her pillow. It finally came to the point where she didn't jump to grab her phone whenever she got a text alert or phone call. She knew it wouldn't be him. He deleted the photos he had of her and them together off his Instagram page but still kept them up on Facebook so she didn't feel completely hopeless that is until she remembered that he forgot his password. She cried too much already to cry over that. She didn't tell anyone keeping all her emotions limited to the journal she just recently bought and considered therapy. She hated how much he affected her life and mood but she should've seen this coming. It was bound to happen eventually, she just wishes that it didn't happen so soon as she was still madly in love with him. He barely pissed her off.

She reached for her phone hearing it ring. "This is Bonnie,"

"What's wrong, baby girl?"

"My boyfriend broke up with me."

"I'm sorry,"

"It's okay, dad. It was inevitable."

"Don't say that,"

"It was. I guess I have to put myself out there...again."

"Bonnie,"

"What's wrong with me, dad?" She sniffed in. "Why do bad things always happen to me and I never mean to do anything wrong intentionally. I should just give up. Get a cat and raise her to be a slut and live my life vicariously through her."

He laughed. "Oh, Bonnie. I'm in town for a few days, let me take you out to eat. Get you out the house."

"Okay,"

"I'll be there in an hour. I want you showered and dressed and a brush through your hair."

She smiled. "Okay,"

"If not, I'm going to call your mother and you know—"

"Please do not call mom about this, I'll be squeaky clean, I promise."

"Alright, I love you."

"I love you too, dad."

Bonnie hung up the phone then headed straight for a shower.

She rested her head on her father's chest after spotting Stefan there with another girl. She was pretty. Lovely. Great smile, nice hair, straight teeth. He noticed his daughter's staring which caused him to invite her over to his side of the booth and held her close. "You let a little kid break your heart?"

"Dad."

"I didn't mean it like that,"

"I know, I just- I love him. I knew we didn't have much of a future, but I thought we had more than six months."

"He'll want you back, Bonnie."

"Doubt it, he deleted our photos. He wants nothing to do with me."

"He's hurt and that's just his way of dealing with it. This will all get settled soon enough."

"I hear him coming,"

"Close your eyes,"

"My imagination would be worse than reality."

"I'll talk you through it."

Bonnie shut her eyes and held on to her father tighter trying not to cry. She smelt his cologne as he passed. She felt her dad kiss her head. "A tear right now would be great."

She opened her eyes looking down as a tear fell from her eyes. She heard a mumbling conversation then the bell to the front door chimed causing her to lift her eyes. "What happened?"

"He saw you. Barely paid attention to that girl after your tears."

"Thank you, dad."

"You're welcome, baby."


Hey

Hey

I just wanted to see how you were doing

Not good, but I'm OK.

I saw you earlier with your dad… You think you want to come over?

When?

Whenever you're free. My parents are out of town until tomorrow so before then would be great. Just ring the doorbell.

Is an hour good?

Yeah, whatever you want.

She exhaled through her mouth but couldn't help but feel a little weird about it. Shaking her head, she just got ready.


She stepped inside after he welcomed her in then looked back a little. "Your room?"

He nodded and followed her upstairs. She took off her jacket and hung it behind his door. Her eyes closed feeling his hands on her hips then his lips on her shoulder and neck. She tilted her head to the side but snapped out of it, moving away some.

"What's wrong?"

She narrowed her eyes. "Stefan, you broke up with me and I saw you with some other girl, I didn't come here to sleep with you."

"Then what did you come here for?"

Her mouth dropped. "I don't even know who you are right now." She grabbed her jacket ready to leave.

"Wait," he sighed. "I've just been under a lot of pressure and I'm not thinking clearly. I'm sorry."

"So you contacted me to sleep with you then you were ready to toss me out like Thursday's trash."

"That's not what I said."

"You've been under a lot of pressure, Stefan, I know what that means."

"Apparently not, I'm a college student, there's pressure everywhere."

"Don't make me sound like the asshole here, Stefan. I thought you cared about me, but I was wrong."

"You're being dramatic by putting words into my mouth."

"Why did you contact me? Honestly?"

"I really did want to talk to you. But seeing you I just couldn't help myself. You're wearing my favorite outfit."

She looked down at herself. "I know, I'm sorry. Do you want me back or not?"

"It's not entirely that simple."

She sighed. "I just don't know what to do anymore. I give you space. you delete photos, I give you more space, you go out with someone else without even speaking so much but a word to me in months. Was I really that unimportant to you? I literally do nothing wrong but tell you how I feel and you dump me and say that I'm the one who needs to figure things out even after I told you that I didn't want to be with anyone else."

"I'm not seeing someone else, Bonnie, we were studying. That's it. I was drunk and I deleted the photos, it was stupid of me to do, but I did it and I regret it. But with that being said I want to ask you something."

"Alright"

"Do we honestly have a chance? You and me the whole family and marriage and house. Do you really see this relationship blooming into anything comparable to that? Or do you see us breaking up in the next three years because I think that's where we're headed and normally I wouldn't care, but I'll be fucking with your future more than I would mine. And that's not fair."

"You're saying we don't stand a chance,"

"I'm asking you if you see yourself accepting my proposal, having my babies, raising my babies, being a housewife or whatever and sleeping next to me, waking up next to me every morning for the rest of our lives or only for a little while?"

"I want it to be you and that has to be good enough. If we both want it, we'll fight for it to be and it will be. I want it to be you. Do you want it to be me?"

He watched her eyes then walked to her meeting their lips roughly. "Yes."

She smiled then they kissed again walking over to his bed.


"I missed you." He moved to his side holding her closer.

She smiles rubbing their feet together. "I missed you too."

"I was a jerk to you and I'm sorry."

"It's okay,"

"It's really not, but you love me so you forgive me." She chuckled. "I was jealous. And I don't know why, he seemed like an ass and that was only a text."

"What did it say?"

"It was something like 'I hear you're saying an eighteen-year-old is that your way of getting back at me? You could've just asked, I'm not dating her anymore' or some shit along those lines."

"I can't stand that bastard."

"That's what I told him."

"What else did you say?" She moved on top of him. "That I'm actually twenty-three and I called him lame and trash. Then I blocked his ass."

She chuckled then kissed him a few times as he grabbed her hips. "Was this our first time having sex on your couch?" She smiled pulling away.

"I believe it was," he kissed her shoulder. "My childhood dreams are coming true." She chuckled then circled her arms around his neck when he turned them. "I have to be honest with you,"

"Alright,"

"You were my first."

Her eyes widened a bit. "Really?"

"Yep. I lied to you about the women. I dated them, I just didn't fuck 'em. I didn't want you to act weird with me so I lied."

"You know I thought something was up but I just figured it was because you were a little intimidated by my age."

"That too. But not anymore," he watched her mouth drop as he slid in her. "You're my bitch now."

She chuckled somewhat breathless. "Shut up,"

He kisses along her neck as her legs wrap around his waist.

Stefan stared at her face as she ate with a small smile on his face and lovesick eyes. He hates himself for how he treated her, but glad that she accepted his apology and took him back.

"You're staring at me," Bonnie smiled.

"I can't help it." He never broke away.

Bonnie looked up meeting his eyes and smiled some more. "Oh, babe,"

"Yes?"

"I love you."

He chuckled. "I love you too, baby."

They leaned in meeting in the middle to kiss. When they pulled away, he grabbed her leg extending it to his side so he could caress her. She smiled biting her lower lip. "I—"

"What's up, Stefan,"

"Hey, what up, man?"

"Ah, you know just getting something to take back home." He looked over, "Who's ahh,"

"Oh, this is my girlfriend, Bonnie."

"Hey, I'm Kevin,"

"Nice to meet you, Kevin." They shook hands.

Stefan cleared his throat some as looks lingered on Kevin's behalf.

"Anyway, I should go. See you around, man."

Stefan simply waved as he walked away. "You finished?"

"Uh, yeah," she really wasn't but knew that he wanted to leave for whatever the reason so she didn't stop him and asked for a doggie bag instead.

He drove them to her place. "I should go, I have to study."

"I could've stayed with you,"

"No I like to do a lot of techniques but uh, I'll call you. Tonight,"

"Oh uh… Okay. I'll see you tomorrow then?"

"We'll set something up."

"Alright. Bye."

"Wait, baby." She turned back to him. "I still want a kiss."

She chuckled. "Sorry," she leaned in but pushed him back. "Who are you about to fuck?"

"What?"

"Who are you about to fucking fuck, Stefan?"

"What are you talking about, no one."

"Then let me come back with you. I'll stay downstairs, you won't know I'm there."

"You're serious?"

"Yes I'm serious, and give me your fucking phone so you won't text her and call it off."

"Babe, come on."

"I'm not playing games."

He watched her then sighed taking his phone out of his pocket and handed it to her. "Have one bitch knock on the door, Stefan, I swear to you."

"Wait, alright. I was uh I was having someone over okay, but it isn't like that. I can't concentrate well on my own so I study with someone else."

"Oh, so you choose a beautiful woman to help you concentrate, that makes sense."

"I don't look at her like that, babe I look at no one like that besides you. I will admit that when we were apart, I considered it, but I never made a move on her. I love you."

"Thanks for proving to me that you're nothing but a liar."

"Bonnie, babe, come on, if you want to stay then you can stay, I just don't want to lose you again. I didn't lie, I'm not going to fuck anyone else. I was telling the truth, I stayed faithful to you."

"I think I'll just go home."

"No, I'm taking you back to my place, I don't like how this ended." He pulled off forcing her to put her seat belt back on and rode in the silence all the way to his place.

She got out once he was parked on the street then followed him inside. "You can stay up here in my room so you can be more comfortable on the bed and dream about me," he kissed her, "and our sex," he kissed her again this time opening his mouth to her walking her back towards his bed. He pinned her arms down as she moaned and kissed her deeper.

The doorbell rings but they kiss a little longer before he pulls away. "If you need me, text me." He kissed her. "I love you."

"I love you too."

They kissed a few more times before he went downstairs to answer the door. They shared a quick hug before leading her into the dining room.

Bonnie was going to sneak peeks every few minutes but ended up falling asleep.

"We have to be quiet. She's upstairs," Stefan whispered stepping behind her.


Bonnie woke up with his arms around her then narrowed her eyes before abruptly sitting up.

"You like it?"

Her mouth dropped looking over at him. "Wh- babe,"

"That's why I wanted to drop you off. You almost ruined the surprise."

She exhaled looking down at the ring on her finger then back up at him kissing him deeply. "I love you."

"I love you more."

She smiled widely. "So what does this mean?"

"It means that you're my woman. And that I will always love you and adore you. It means that I'm committed to you and only you."

She kissed him once then hugged him taking the time to look at the ring again. "Wait, babe, how much did you spend on this?"

"It doesn't matter, what matters is if you'll wear it for me symbolizing you meaning the things I said."

"Of course I'll wear it. You're my one."

He kissed her a few times then pulled away. "I actually do have to study so—"

"I'll just ask Care to pick me up."

"You sure, I could go downstairs,"

"No, you'll parents will be home tomorrow and if I stay longer, I'm going to want to spend the night." He chuckled. "I'll see you tomorrow."

He exhaled. "Okay, babe," he kissed her then watched her leave his room as she called her friend.

Caroline's mouth dropped holding her friend's hand looking at the ring. She tilted it having the diamonds sparkle in the light. "Someone cracked open his piggy bank."

"I know, I asked him how much he spent on it but he didn't answer. I just hope he didn't spend tuition money or anything like that. I almost want to take it back."

"You probably should,"

"But I won't,"

"Yeah, don't do it."

She chuckled then sighed moving her hand back to her side. "Who knew this man would quite possibly be the one?"

"No offense but definitely not me."

"Me either. No offense."

"It's just that he's different, you know, he may be younger but he acts more mature than a couple of guys I've dated. And I love his stupid face."

"Well, I'm happy for you, B."

"Thanks, friend."

Caroline sportily left after that and Bonnie climbed the stairs to her room and laid on her bed. She lifted her hand up admiring her ring some with a smile on her face.

She smiled as he kissed her passionately in their walk. She was finally meeting the parents today and as dinner was still being cooked, Stefan suggested that they go for a little walk around the block. She didn't have much chance to do anything when he pulled on her arm standing her up then led her straight to the door. His kisses now tell her why he wanted to leave in such a hurry.

"Babe," she pulled away feeling his hands squeeze her ass.

"You like it when I touch you." He met their lips again but grunted when she pulled away again.

"Yeah but this is your neighborhood, you know, little kiddies can be around,"

"The only little kiddies that will be around here are ours." She smiled. "Everyone is old around here, trust me. Now let me hold you." He kissed her again.

Once he got his love in, they continued on their walk until they reached his home again. He sat on the outside couch and pulled her down to straddle his lap. "No, your mom thinks you're her little innocent boy," she protested as his hands ran up her thighs.

"That's her problem." She chuckled shaking her head. "I'm so hungry for you. You put a spell on me." He lifted his chin meeting their lips kissing her deeply. "I need you."

"We can't."

"I need you."

She stood and took his hand leading them both inside and quickly took them upstairs to his bedroom and locked the door successfully going unseen. She shimmied down her dress and pushed him on the bed. His hands quickly worked in his belt and jeans as she stripped more then tilted his head back feeling her slide down on him. She bounced on his lap as his hands moved to her hips then sat up to lick and kiss her body.


"Oh, I didn't see you two come in,"

"Yeah, we wanted to freshen up just a little it's hotter than I thought out there."

His mother nodded then led them into the kitchen where his father was already seated. Bonnie offered to help with the setup but was kindly denied.

"So, Bonnie," Mr. Salvatore called for her attention, "What college did you go to?"

"I actually went to FIDM in LA but it wasn't so much my scene so I moved back here to Mystic Falls."

"Oh really, I always wanted to travel there but somehow never got the chance."

"It's really great to go there and have a vacation but if you weren't born there or something of the sort, it's very hard to adjust, the atmosphere is completely different, at least in my opinion anyway. And on top of that, it's expensive as heck."

He chuckled. "So I hear," he smiled some.

Stefan narrowed his eyes some watching his father and let out a quiet chuckle. Their heads turned as Mrs. Salvatore walked over with the food. Stefan helped get the rest of the dishes then sat down again.

"Wow, this looks so delicious," Bonnie complemented.

"I made my specialties." They share a smile. "So do you cook, Bonnie?"

"I do actually, when I was younger I always would watch my mom make dinner, and eventually I took over and just kept cooking. It's kind of hard to cook just for yourself when you're used to cooking for four,"

"I had the opposite experience. I'm so used to cooking for myself, when I got married I had to adjust and even more when Stefan came along."

"He's always messing things up," she playfully rolled her eyes and shook her head at him.

"Hey, let's not make this bash on Stefan night, okay?"

She giggled some and he stopped himself from kissing her and placed his hand on her thigh instead, under her dress. She looked over at him quickly then started eating.

"So how long have you two been dating so far?"

"Stefan," she challenged him.

"Uh, just about six months now." He figured due to their two-month break.

"I can see that you're really happy. The both of you."

"I really am," Bonnie smiled over at him.

"Me too." He kissed her this time but just once.

Once dinner was over they headed upstairs to his bedroom. "My parents love you. And my father's a little smitten."

"You think?"

"Yep. He would sometimes look at you in ways that would make me— if he was not my dad, beat his ass." He smiled when she chuckled.

"You think I can sleepover?"

"Well since I'm mommy's little angel, I'll have to ask."

She laughed some and watched him walk out. She let out a breath tying her hair up in a bun then laid down on his bed closing her eyes but opened them hearing him walk in. "She says yes but only if we leave the door open."

She smiled watching him walk up to her and laid beside her. "I guess we'll have to be really quiet," she kissed his lips.

"Challenge accepted." He smiled as she giggled some. "I'm so in love with you." He kissed her. "I love you so much."

"I love you more."

"Are you tired?"

"Why?"

"I want to take you somewhere before we go to sleep."

"Okay,"

He grabbed her hand getting them off the bed then shouted that they'd be out for about an hour. Bonnie strapped in feeling a little excited about where he's taking her and is somewhat surprised noticing that it wasn't far at all. She got out of the car with him and looked to her right as he joined her side, taking her hand. "I used to come here all the time after high school. Or when I was being a prick and quote-unquote running away." She chuckled. "I hope you don't mind a little climbing."

"Climbing?" She asked then looked up seeing a wooden house made in the tree. "Oh."

"Come on, it's not that high,"

He stepped to the side and once she climbed up some he started behind her until they were both snug inside. She smiled at the carvings and gasped at the books which turned out to be journals of his times in this house. He showed her the best part which was the view for you could see a nice waterfall about ten yards out.

"Babe, this is so great," she sat down after looking out the small window.

"I would spend hours in here and sometimes even do my homework in here as well. But most of the time I would draw and write and just think about things. Girls, mainly." He said just to get an eye roll from her which he successfully got then chuckled. "Kidding."

"Who else did you bring up here?"

"No one, actually. I was scared that I would be made fun of for having a treehouse, so you're the only one,"

"Aren't I special," she kissed him. "Take me here tomorrow during the day,"

He nodded. "I will," then kisses her. "I can see you're tired,"

"Unfortunately I am but I also want to stay here longer,"

He chuckled. "Tomorrow," he kissed her hand then started down the ladder.


Bonnie woke up in the middle of the night needing to use the bathroom. She carefully moved Stefan's arm from around her then got up to make way towards the bathroom. She paused seeing a figure then smiled bending her knees seeing it was Stefan's cat Knight. "I thought I would never see you, lazy bones," she picked him up and hugged him close.

"Are you lost?" She gasped some turning to face Stefan's father. "Oh, I see you taking a liking of Knight. Did Stefan tell you about his cat?"

"He did actually. For a second I thought he was lying since he's been M.I.A." He chuckled walking up to her. "Oh, and thank you for allowing me to sleep over,"

"Oh, it's no issue. I remember being Stefan's age so I know how things can be."

She smiled and nodded. "Anyway, I was just heading to the bathroom," she placed Knight on his feet.

"Good night,"

She smiled making her way to the bathroom. Stefan lifted his head up feeling her climb back on the bed. "Where'd you go?"

"To the bathroom. I ran into kitty and your dad on the way."

"Was he stealing peeks at your legs?"

"Who, your dad or the cat?"

He chuckled moving his arm around her again. She faced him this time so she could kiss him. "I love you."

"I love you more." He kissed her back deeply.

He moved his hands up her back as she climbed on top of him then to the side of her face as their lips continued moving together. "Babe,"

"Shh," she pulled away then lifted the shirt of his up her body.

His eyes trailed over her then turned her to her back.

Stefan chuckled walking back into his room seeing her still asleep. He walked over to her and shook her slightly. "Babe, wake up," he shook her a little harder causing her eyes to blink open.

She moaned turning on her side. "What time is it?"

"Eleven. I need to head to school in about an hour. I mean you can sleep in if you want, but if you want me to be the one to give you a ride then you need to get up."

She whined. "Okay,"

"Okay to what?"

"Not sure yet, I have an hour."

He shook his head. "A little less if you want to stop for breakfast. I mean I already ate but for you."

"Okay, I'll get up. Just admit that you want me up because you don't want your dad to take me."

"My dad already left."

"Damn."

"Get up, babe," he tugged in her arm making her get up.

She sat up moving her hands to her face.

"Everything okay in here?"

Their heads turned to see Mrs. Salvatore standing by the door.

"Yeah, she's just being a lazy bone." He smiled. "She works from home," he said knowing what was running through his mother's mind.

He turned back to his girlfriend seeing her get up from his bed to grab her clothes. Lily walked quietly away.

"Coffee please?"

"Is that why you're so cranky?"

"I'm cranky?"

"You just straight up ignored my mother."

She closed her eyes. "Fuck."

"It's okay, I'm just saying."

"It's not okay. I'm sure she thinks I'm a rude bitch."

"She doesn't and I'll clear things up tonight. Just get ready so we can leave."

She nodded then watched him leave to pour her some coffee. She removed his shirt from her body then reached for her bra.

"Hey, Stef—"

Bonnie gasped covering her chest with her hands. "Sorry I should've closed the door, he's downstairs if you–"

"Here's your coffee, babe- oh," he exhaled.

Bonnie closed her eyes not remembering feeling this embarrassed ever. Stefan walked in and sat her mug on his dresser before reaching for the knob of the door and slowly shutting it.

"Fuck."


Bonnie slowly made her way down the stairs with the mug in tow and Stefan stood. "Ready?" She nodded. "Alright, see you tonight, mom," he kissed her cheek then took ahold of Bonnie's hand.

"I'm sorry for- well this whole morning."

"It's okay, Bonnie," she offered a smile.

She smiled back and followed behind Stefan as he led them out of the house. "I didn't notice it before coffee, but why are you so anxious to leave for school?" She asked when they were both strapped in.

"Because I'm not going to school."

She narrowed her eyes. "What do you mean?"

"I know I didn't ask you before, but it was pretty last minute and I hopped on the opportunity."

"The opportunity to do what?"

"We, babe, are having a beach day."

"What?"

"Jackson's renting this huge cabana and he's taking his girl and asked if we wanted to come along. I said yes."

"Can we stop to get my bikini?"

"I was thinking you go as you did this morning," he winked at her.

"Thank you for handling it as less awkwardly as possible."

"What are boyfriends for?"

She smiled over at him. "Is Nick coming too?"

"Depends on if he picked up a chick quick enough or not."

She chuckled. "Nick seems too nice to be a playa."

"You clearly don't know him as well as you think."

"Apparently not. Too bad, I was gonna leave you for him eventually."

"Cut that out."

She giggled as he pulled into her driveway. "I'll be two minutes," she kissed his cheek then got out.

"Damn, look at those women." Nick shook his head watching them make their way over from the ocean.

"Keep your eyes to yourself," Stefan warned.

"Let me say one more thing then I'll shut up," Stefan rolled his eyes.

"Bonnie has got a fine ass body."

"Dude, come on, man," Jackson shook his head.

Bonnie smiled and sat on Stefan's lap. She narrowed her eyes as he covered her with a towel but let it be.

"You girls bonding OK?" Jackson asked.

"We are, actually. We already came up with a master plan to split your riches," Bonnie winked.

"Bon, it was supposed to be a secret," Jasmine she said playfully annoyed.

"Whoops,"

Stefan smiled at her gaining her attention making her smile at him. She kissed him then moved her arms around him, resting her head near his neck. "Don't tell me you're tired," he hugged her.

"I'm old,"

He chuckled then looked down as she looked up and met their lips in a kiss.

"You two are adorable,"

They smiled at each other then shared another kiss. "Come in the ocean with me?"

"Lead the way,"

She smiled and stood. He held her from behind until they reached the water then lifted her legs around his waist. "Take back what you said."

"About what?"

"About leaving me for Nick."

"I will never leave you for Nick. You're my baby," she kissed him several times. "Thank you for today, I'm having fun."

"I'm glad you are. Marry me."

"Stefan, shut up."

"I'm not exactly kidding," he smiled at the look in her eyes. "You're excited."

"Don't say things like that to me and not deliver."

He chuckled. "I just wanted to see your reaction."

"I'm in love with you of course I'll react positively."

"Tell me again,"

"I'm in love with you."

He met their lips kissing her slowly and her fingers raced through his hair. He moaned holding her closer, holding the back of her neck.

"I rented a suite on the beach for the day. I mean I don't mean to interrupt but this is a public beach." Jackson chuckled and swam more out.

"You want to check it out?"

"Maybe,"

They smiled at each other then made their way back on the sand.


Bonnie let out a breath after getting dressed. A shower was exactly what she needed and she thought that maybe she'd leave Stefan for Jackson instead one day. She smiled as Stefan hugged her from behind and kissed her cheek.

"You look beautiful,"

"Thanks, babe. I'm so excited, I've never had dinner on a yacht before."

"It's iiright,"

She rolled her eyes then turned in his arms. "You like my dress?" She pulled away to show him her dressed in a white maxi dress that hugged her chest and flared at the hips.

"I love it," he pulled her in to kiss her. "Where's your ring?"

"Oh, I took it off at the beach and put it in my bag," she went to get it.

He watched her slip it on then wrapped his arms around her. She moved her head to his chest. "You ready?"

"Yeah. Even though I would love to just eat here with you." She stood on her toes and kissed him before taking his hand.

Laugher was all around the table as the group enjoyed dinner with a view. She couldn't keep her eyes off the ocean and gasped at the time she would spot dolphins in the distance. Stefan smiled watching her off in her own land and was dying to kiss her but didn't want to disturb her mind. He watched her eyes shift and smiled wider when they landed on him. He finally got his kiss then grabbed her hand gently.

"Earth to Stefonnie," Jackson snapped chuckling gaining their attention.

"Huh?"

"Got room for dessert?"

"Always," Bonnie smiled and watched him leave. Stefan stole a kiss before going to assist his friends with the dessert.

"Is that an engagement ring?" Amanda questioned once the boys were gone.

"No, it's like a promise ring." She looked at it.

"You don't seem happy about it."

"No, I am it's just that I'm not sure if they'll be one to upgrade it. Meaning the engagement ring."

"Why do you say that?" Kelsey asked. "Stefan is obviously very in love. Be patient, girl. It's coming."

Bonnie put on a smile but wasn't sure how patient she could be. But being single and dating someone else would probably take the same amount of time so she guesses that she has to wait she does love Stefan so it would be worth it.

Speaking of the devil, her eyes widened seeing him holding two plates with a slice of cake in each. He placed it in front of her and kissed her lips sitting down. "Actually," he stood asking her to and she followed behind him to the far side of the boat and stood faced each other. "Are you enjoying yourself?"

"I am. Very much."

He smiled. "Listen, there's something I want to ask you."

She could tell he was nervous. "What is it?"

He exhaled. "This is backward in a way but given your situation, I would feel bad if I asked the quote-unquote right way so here it goes," Bonnie bit her lip. "Can I move in with you?"

Her eyes widened and she almost dropped what she knew was the expensive dessert plate. "I—"

"I know it's a lot and I would get my own place and ask you to come there but your sister and your connection to the house, it just didn't feel right. I'll pay bills and cook dinner sometimes and clean. I just want to be- I feel like we should really be together."

"Wow, I… it's kind of a lot to take in I mean I've never lived with a guy I've dated before. Well not officially but um,"

"Don't think you need to say—"

"Yes."

"Babe,"

"I want it, I want to live together."

He watched her eyes then smiled leaning in to kiss her lips.

"Wait," she pulled away. "I know you got mad at me because I brought something like this up but you should tell your parents first. For me, please."

"For you."

She smiled and stood on her toes to kiss him again and tilted her head to the side deepening the kiss. "I love you."

"I love you more."