X. Secrets
She took some of her dirty clothes from the chair in her bedroom to put into the designated basket of dirty clothes, she also took some papers that were around and put them in order, it was weird doing normal chores with Damon laying there, like having a supermodel sleeping in your bed. Who's also your friend. Who also happens to be the guy you have feelings for.
She was still thinking about the complexity on her situation when a phone started to go off. She felt paralyzed, he was about to open his eyes and see her standing in her room and looking at him sleep like a creep. He growled and move around, the phone was his. She moved her face to make it seem like she wasn't staring at him and that caught his eye, apparently.
-Bonnie? What are you doing here?- he asked with a hoarse voice.
-I was just… cleaning my bedroom- she admitted.
-Why?- he whispered closing his eyes, after putting off the alarm.
-Because it's filthy. Why did you put an alarm so soon?
-Because I promised Blondie we'd rehearse all day.
-But you slept like thirteen minutes, that's not enough.
-It was a power nap, I'm all powerful now- he mumbled trying to open his eyes.
She looked at him, with his face all scrunched up because of the light and still pale as hell. His eyes were barely opened and he couldn't even stand up yet.
-You still look like shit. I think you should sleep two hours minimum.
-Thanks for the compliment, it's so great to wake up to a "you look like shit" comment- he stretched up a bit, putting his arms on top of his head, making every muscle stand out- I need to stand up, nevertheless.
-Damon, just stay in bed. I'll do my house chores and then we'll dance until we have mastered the whole damn thing. Even if we finish at four a.m.
-Are you sure?- he looked at her with only one eye barely opened.
-Yes, it's fine by me
-Then you'll need some sleep too.
She looked at him like he was crazy, but he was serious. She wanted to brush it off as a joke and leave the room, but she also wanted to know if he actually felt something for her, as Caroline and the girls had suggested. And he had brought her those delicious pancakes, even when he didn't have to. And he was in her bed too.
-I can sleep somewhere else- she said not really convinced, but she didn't want to sound too eager to literally jump in bed with him.
-No, it's your bed. If anyone's sleeping in it, it should be you.
-But you're the one who looks like shit, though
-Ok, knock it off with that and come sleep with me. I swear I don't bite.
She hesitated for a bit, still with the papers in her hands, but decided to be brave and actually have some agency in what happened in her life. She needed to make some decisions herself, dammit, and she decided she wanted to sleep next to Damon in her bed. Wow. That was a weird sentence to think about.
Either way, she left the papers on the desk and walked up to the bed. She took her shoes off and lied next to him, but still some inches away from touching him. He put the blanket she had lied on him on top of both of them. His warmth felt like he was touching her and that felt more intimate than any hug or kiss they had shared up until this point.
-You're cold- he said touching her arm with the tips of his fingers, making her shiver.
-No, I'm not. You're just too hot- as soon as the words left her mouth, she regretted them.
-I get that a lot- he said with a sleazy smile, moving closer to her- let me share some on my hotness with you- he said wrapping his arms around her. She had to lift her upper body for his arm to snake around her neck and she felt the heat instantly when the other one started to rest on the top of her stomach.
She closed her eyes, trying to control her breath and heartbeat. He was too close to let her body give her feelings away. While she did that, she couldn't help but to listen to his breathing, it was the opposite of hers, completely calmed and after a few minutes it was so deep she was sure he was already slept.
She opened her eyes and he was facing her, a few inches away from her face. He looked completely relaxed, younger and so beautiful. She felt the urge to run her fingers across his face, but that felt too intimate and she was afraid that if she moved, he'd wake up. So she let herself feel his warmth and started to relax her muscles, one by one, while listening to his breathing, until she finally feel asleep.
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-Het witchy
She heard a whisper, a very subtle one, seemed to come from very close, thought. Was she dreaming?
She heard a little laugh now and she could feel a hand drawing circled on her shoulder. He opened her eyes instantly and came across the face of none other than Damon Salvatore.
-What?- she asked trying to put some distance between them, he was very very close.
-It's time for rehearsing- he said with a wry smile, making her stomach flutter with butterflies.
She couldn't help but to let her eyes linger in his face for a little too long. His face was no longer pale, which made his dark circles not as prominent anymore, but that was also because they weren't as big as when he arrived that morning.
-You're right- she conceded trying to make herself take her eyes off of him.
She pulled back and pulled the cover off of her body, trying to control her heartbeats. She sat on the bed, with him on her back trying to regain control of herself. He was looking much more attractive than he was when he arrived and she was weak. Why did she say yes to sleeping next to him?
-You look beautiful when you're sleeping, by the way- he whispered to her back.
Oh yes, she wanted to know if he had feelings for her or he was just teasing.
-You too- she mumbled a little too unsure.
-What?
She braced herself to be brave and closed her eyes to make herself feel like it wasn't real.
-You look calm, younger… beautiful, even.
He was silent and she wished she had turned around before to see what his face was showing. It was too late to turn around now, right?
-Thank you. I was thinking the exact same thing about you. When you're not worried about what others may think or how to act, you look so much younger.
That made her open her eyes and turn around for sure.
-What do you mean? That I look uptight all the time?- she was starting to get mad, here she was opening herself up to him and he answered with being a jerk.
-No, not all the time. But you're holding back most of the time. I can only see the Bonnie I used to know and love when you're mad or sad or drunk. I still don't know if you've changed or you're just putting on a mask most of the time.
-I've grown.- she stated slowly but assertive- I can't have my heart on my sleeve the whole time. I have to learn to be level headed as well, because of the ER. I can't just let my emotions go wild.
She was starting to see that he wasn't just being a jerk and that made her a little more calmed. He was right, she wasn't as reactive as she used to be, not like she was very emotional before, but she used to show him and only him when she was most vulnerable and of course that had stopped when they stopped being friends.
-But that's on the job, you don't need to do that on the daily basis.
-Damon, it's not a switch you can turn on and off, I've learned to not let my emotions control me. Plus, it's not like I've ever been like Caroline or Lexi and just let everyone what I'm feeling at every given time.
-But I used to know what you were thinking. I used to think that I knew you and that I could guess what your reactions would be to stuff. Now, you surprise me. And I don't know if that's good or bad.
-It's neither. It's just what happens when you spend so much time apart.
He nodded, he seemed a bit down and she couldn't guess what he was thinking, which was probably what made him upset. He was always a mystery to her, though. And she hadn't realized she used to be so predictable to him, so that was a surprise. She didn't know how to feel about it.
-That's true- he finally spoke, still lying on the bed, looking to the ceiling. He looked so unreal.
-Ok, what do you feel about asking each other questions? We can rehearse the dance and also ask the things we always wanted to know while not talking all these years?
He looked at her with an intensity she hadn't seen in a while, he smiled kind of sweet but also cunningly.
-I think that's a great idea.
-Okay, I'll go brush my teeth, wait for me in the living room.
-Okay
She walked to her bathroom, trying to clear her mind and pull away from his scent. She wasn't sure why but she was feeling too excited about this conversation and she also was feeling too excited to lay on her bed after he left and feel herself surrounded by his scent again.
Was that creepy? She couldn't really tell, she and Damon had always had blurry boundaries.
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They had been dancing for two hours. They decided to pay attention to the dance choreography and then start to ask things, but it had been really difficult to learn the dance moves and they had only made up for a days' worth of rehearsals in an hour.
-Ok, I know we should keep this up, but I'm really dying to eat something- said Damon right before his stomach growled.
-Yeah, me too. What do you feel about ordering pizza? 'cuz I really don't feel like cooking.
-I'd offer myself to cook, but that would take time from this, so pizza it is.
She called and ordered two pizzas, a box of breadsticks and a soda, before that was all they were eating and they had been spending a lot of energy into the dance.
-So we keep rehearsing until it arrives then?- she asked after hanging up the phone.
-Let's do the whole thing we've already learnt until it gets here. I don't feel like learning anything else- he answered after taking a sip from a water bottle.
She nodded and they did everything they had learnt but not really into it, they were both tired and bored, but they knew they had to. Even the part were her butt touched him didn't feel as nerve wrecking as it used to.
After twenty minutes the pizza arrived and Damon payed, he said it was his fault they were even doing this, so she let him.
-Let's just eat here, I don't feel like walking anywhere else- she said letting her whole body collapse on her sofa.
-Okay, let me go grab some napkins.
He walked to her kitchen and she couldn't help but to feel giddy about his familiarity with her house. It had been this way before, but there were many years when she thought that could never happen again.
He came back and they started eating immediately, both starving.
-Oh, this is so good.
-You really take foodgasms to heart, don't you?
-Shut up! I really like food.
-I can tell. Really. If you were a man, you'd have a boner right now.
-Maybe. This is good pizza.
He smiled and shook his head. He looked at her again after a few seconds and she could see the wheels moving in his head.
-So, what did you want to know?
She thought about it for a bit. There was so much: the company, Elena, his first year in New York alone. But she felt like all those topics needed to be discussed a little later in the conversation, so she decided to have a more neutral approach.
-Who told you I was getting into Med-school?
-Your Grams. She actually called me to tell me she was proud and that she wished we were talking so I'd congratulate you. I was about to do it, but I was just so mad at you for not going to New York… So, I guess I should congratulate you now, ha?
-Yes, congratulations are in order.
-Okay, maybe I'll take you somewhere fancy to celebrate later.
-That'd be nice- she said feeling her face on fire, but wanting to let him know she was down.
-It's my turn now right?- he asked with a wry smile and she nodded- Well… What was Enzo like in bed?
-DAMON!- she screamed with her face so hot, she knew she looked ridiculous. He was laughing very loudly, so she threw him a breadstick, making him laugh louder.
-I'm really concerned, Bonnie! You didn't seem so satisfied.
-Oh, shut up you jerk. He was actually good.- she mumbled before eating more pizza. Damon eyed her suspicious.
-Are you being honest or it's just to save face?
-Why do you even care? It's over- she answered looking at her pizza.
-Are you sad it's over?
She looked at him again, he seemed actually curious and a little bit concerned, which compelled her to answer.
-Not really. The relationship had fallen apart a long time ago. When he left to Chicago I was crying every single night for months, but then I got used to being alone. How about you? What was it like to break up with Elena?
-It was… freeing. Me and Elena… it was like fire. It started abruptly and I thought that nothing could ever compare, not even other woman I had feelings for before her. I was mad at them. I thought Elena came in to save me from all that came with being alone and away from home. She'd say she was trying to make me change, but she also told me everything I did was accounted for. Every bad decision, every bad move, every time I treated someone badly she thought I was doing the wrong thing for the right reasons and that messed me up a bit.
-That seems unhealthy.
-Yeah. I thought I was the king of the world and she was my queen- he said sarcastically, a little bitter, maybe there was a story there- The fire took some time to die, but it did. And it showed me the horrible ways I was living my life, I was drinking, spending money senseless, flirting with girls just to make Elena jealous. We kept fighting and she kept repeating that I should be more like Stefan. Which obviously killed the fire for good.
-Yikes
-Exactly. It was a pretty rough year. Plus, working together doesn't really help on building a relationship. But we made it through and now we're amicable.
-That must've been hard. I'm sorry I wasn't there for you.
-Oh, no. It's better that way. You would've hated me. You would've called me out on my awful behavior and that would've made us fall apart in a worst way than it did seven years ago.
-Do you think?
-I'm sure. We spoke like two or three times in the span of my relationship with Elena and every interaction was in my mind when I fought with her. I hated you, I hated her, myself and everything. It went pretty dark. I think I needed to live through that, though.
-But you didn't have to go through that alone.
-I did. I'm actually glad none of you guys witnessed it. Stefan went to New York when the downward spiral was in full force. The look on his face when he saw me? Of utter disappointment? That shit still keeps me up at night.
Bonnie moved closer to him and started to rub his back, he smiled sadly and she knew he was done speaking about it. She felt like she needed to say one last thing and then change the subject. He needed some distraction.
-I'm proud of you, Damon. You've gone through so much on your own. You deserve to be happy and I'm glad that you're not on a toxic relationship anymore.
-Thanks- he murmured.
-I looked for my mum- she whispered back. He needed distraction and he had been so vulnerable, she felt like she needed to be vulnerable back, plus she needed to tell this to someone.
-What? When?
-A couple of years ago, I found her on Facebook. She went back to her maiden name. She's living in Wyoming.
-Why?
-I don't know. I didn't contact her. I just lurked on her page. She was engaged- he put his hand on her arm and started to draw circles on it- I think the guy was a widower and he had a little girl. I guess she's her mum now.
-Bonnie… maybe you should talk to her. Get closure.
-I don't want closure, Damon. I used to want to know why she did it but it's clear to me that she couldn't deal with a broken family. She's one of those woman who need a husband and a perfect little life and I couldn't provide that for her so she went elsewhere to find it. It's all right.
It wasn't. She knew it and she was pretty sure he did too, but she wasn't ready. She didn't know if she ever would be.
-It's okay, Bonnie. You don't have to forgive her, you know? You just need to let her go. To stop feeling like she left because you weren't enough. Because you were and you are. You are amazing Bonnie Bennet and you deserved a loving mother, but things don't always work out the way they should.
She felt like the tears were coming, but she didn't want to cry. She had cried about this a thousand times and she was just done with it.
-You're right, but I don't feel like crying right now, so, how about we finish the pizza and we dance some more?
-Fine.
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-Finally! Oh my God I'm so tired- claimed Bonnie before dropping herself on the sofa once again.
-Move over, I'm dying as well.
Five hours and another break to finish the pizza and sticks had gone by and they had finally caught up with the rest.
-Okay- she said after growling and sitting straight instead of sprawling her limbs in the whole sofa.
-I'm never participating in a Caroline event, again.
-It wouldn't have been as awful if you hadn't left us.
-You know I had to.
-Yes and I get it, but it's not as bad to be part of a Caroline event when you're into it.
-Yeah, I guess. You and Caroline are still going strong, ha?
-I love her. She's my best friend. Of course, sometimes I'm an idiot and I close myself even to her, but I'm learning to let that go.
-That's cool- they stayed silent for a while, just letting their bodies rest, before Damon spoke again- I think it's safe to say we're not going anywhere fancy now.
-No, I'm jumping in the shower and then sleeping like a baby.
-Yeah, I think I'll go home too.
He looked at her, it seemed like he wanted to say something, but was hesitating.
-It's everything okay?- she asked curious.
-Yeah. I was just thinking about how awful you look all sweaty like that- he joked looking at his nails.
-You jerk!- she screamed throwing him a pillow.
-Calmed down there, soldier. You've been very aggressive towards me lately.
-You deserve it.
-Why? You told me I looked like shit today, it was time I said it back.
-That feels like it happened days ago.
-Yeah. Being trapped in the dance dimension does that to you.
She smiled, he was stalling. He didn't want to leave.
-Do you want to order some Chinese food before you leave? I think we deserve more food.
-Nah, remember we have to keep dancing tomorrow. I'd suggest you go to sleep as soon as possible.
-Ok, then leave my house so I can go shower.
-Geez. You're so bossy. I love it- he sported that smile that she loved and treasured every time it showed up and made her smile sweetly too. They were looking at each other in silence, side by side in the sofa and she could feel the energy change in the room.
He moved closer to her and his hand flew up to her temple, moving a few baby hairs. Her heart skipped a bit and she swallowed hard. He licked his lips while looking at hers, making her almost lean over, but his phone starting ringing, startling both of them.
Damon cursed under his breath and turned around to pick it up. He cleared his throat before picking up.
-Yes?...Oh… don't freak out….- his mood changed- all right. I'll go right now.
-Everything okay?- she asked when he hung up.
-Yeah, Stefan needs me for something, nothing's wrong, though. I just should get going.
He wasn't looking at her, so that made her a bit wary. He and Stefan had something going on and she knew he wasn't telling her, but it was enough to make him leave when previously he was stalling.
-Okay. Good luck.
-I'm gonna need it, thanks- he said before leaning in to kiss her forehead- goodnight.
He was acting weird, but she couldn't help to enjoy that little gesture. She called for Chinese food and then jumped on the shower, she had at least thirty minutes before it got there and she wasn't wasting any of it.
After a nice steamy bath she put on her pajamas right in time for the delivery to arrive, she put a robe on and went to take it and pay. She went to eat in the living room, while watching property brothers.
When she finally went to bed, she relished in her good luck and breathed in his scent as deep as she could. God, she really was creepy. But she didn't care, she fell asleep faster than she wished, but with a happy smile on her face.
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The next day was the next to last rehearsal, so they were very focused the entire time and everyone clapped Damon and Bonnie for knowing the entire routine even though they hadn't been in the studio for five days.
-We just need to synchronize you guys with the others, but it's good that you know your steps- commented Mary Louise after the first general rehearsal.
Time went by and even though she was soared from the day before she was feeling energetic, mostly because Damon was smiling and making cheeky comments to her, about how good she looked and how much better she was than the other girls.
When they finished, everyone gathered in the center, sitting on the floor.
-Oh my God, thank you! There's only one more- said Lexi sprawling on the wooden floors.
-Yeah… we're not dancing on the rehersal dinner right?
-No, Rebecca. We'll just dance on the wedding. I want it to be a surprise- responded Caroline.
-Great. So tomorrow's rehearsal dinner, next day dancing rehearsal and then wedding and finally everthing's over.
-Don't be so dramatic, Lexi. It hasn't been that bad.
-It's been horrible, Caroline. I just hope that the food's worth it- said Matt leaning on Rebecca's shoulder.
-I mean, we deserve more than that.
-And what are you thinking about, Klaus?- asked Damon, with a knowing smile.
-Well, we could be paid with free buzz.
-There's going to be an open bar at the wedding.
-Steffy bear. You're not paying attention.
-What do you mean Damon?
-We want something just for ourselves. You aren't paying us for spending all this time rehearsing this. We didn't ask for it either.
-Klaus is right. As much as I like to be the center of attention, I do feel like we need more compensation.
-Thank you, sister!
Caroline and Stefan looked at each other, they were worried but they seemed guilty as well, Bonnie could totally read her best friends' faces and she could see that they were expecting something like this.
-Do you think Ric and Jo would mind?- whispered the blond, which as totally ineffective because everyone could hear it.
-Not unless they're invited too.
-That's what I'm talking about!- said Damon hugging his brother from the side- I knew you'd come through.
-Shut up.- he turned around looking for something, or someone- Mary Louise, would you and Nora like to join us?
She seemed surprised about it and didn't say anything for some time.
-Come on, it'll be fun. We'll be on the boarding house, drink some alcohol and maybe even dance.
-That's a nice invitation Caroline, but I'm not sure if we should.
-Don't worry, it'll finish early because tomorrow it's the rehearsal dinner and we can't be hungovered. At least not us two-she pointed at Stefan and herself - and Nora. The rest of you can drink as much as you please.
-Well… it's not going to be that much alcohol, there's a lot of us and not that much money left.
-Don't worry little brother, that's what best men's are for. I'll help.
-All right!- Lexi cheered and they all stood up from the floor.
-So? In how long are we supposed to be there?-asked Rebecca, probably already thinking about the outfit she was going to wear.
-Four hours would be realistic for us because we have to go to pick another bouquet. They had problems with the flowers I picked. Will you come help, guys?- asked Caroline to her best friend and best man.
-Of course- she responded with a smile- anything for the bride.
-I'm at your service Goldilocks.
-Great! Then let's go right now.
They hurried outside and Stefan and Caroline went in one car and Damon and Bonnie in another.
-Do you think this is going to be fun or end up in chaos?
-Why would chaos be such a bad thing?- asked Damon with his signature wry smile.
-Because… a bunch of people, some buzz… some secrets.
-What secrets?- that seemed to peak his interest.
-You and Stefan seem to have a secret.
-Oh come on! Why do you have to be all witchy all the time? Just let it go.
-No, I want to know your secret.
-I have many secrets you'll have to be more specific.
-Well, the secret you don't want me to know.
-Again, you'll have to be more specific.
-There's more than one?
He moved a bit in the car seat, he seemed uncomfortable, so she knew he was telling the truth about those secrets.
-We're arriving to our destination, so maybe you should stop it.
So he didn't want the others to hear about it either.
-Are all of your secrets tied to Stefan?
-No, just one. An I don't have that many secrets I don't want you to know.
-How many?
-Why are you doing this to me?
-We're still not even near the flower shop. Can't you even tell me a number?
-Okay.- he sighed with resignation- I just… don't know. Two? Three? I don't know. One it's none of my business, so I can't talk about it. Two and three are kind of tied together and if I have more they're probably related, too.
She was losing it. She had never been so curious in her entire life. And she was also confused because he said he didn't want to tell her, but he was also talking about it so maybe he did?
-Do you really don't want to tell me? 'Cuz it feels like you do. Plus, we're friends now, right?
He stayed quiet for a few minutes, making her want to jump and say something to convince him, but he seemed so focused and actually deliberating that she just stayed quiet. They were finally arriving to the flower shop and she was starting to feel desperate.
-Let's just not talk about it in front of them, okay?
-About what?
-About what I'm about to tell you.
He parked and her heart started racing, for some reason she felt like this was a big deal. But the guys were already there and Damon got out of the car as soon as he could without saying a word.
She got out of the car and met the guys. Caroline was all happy talking about them finishing this quickly to then go to buy the stuff for the gathering.
-I think we may have to buy some things to eat as well, we can't have them drunk tomorrow.
-That's true, honey. But I can't really go with you to buy all the stuff because I have to go to the house and see if everything's in order and maybe I'll use some of the decorations that we have left from the engagement party.
-Care, it's just a gathering you don't need to go all out.
-Bonnie, you know me. I have to.
-Ok Blondie, then how about we finish up here and I go with Stefan to buy the stuff and you take Bonnie home and you both have the time to put the decorations and be glamorous together.
- Oh, that'd be perfect! Will you do it Bonnie?
-Yeah, but we'd have to go home first so I can pick up my clothes and make-up.
-Great, then it's a plan.
They wandered around the flower shop, looking for the most "jazzy" flower, as Caroline said and finally the bride and groom wandered together so Bonnie could go closer to Damon.
-You're such a coward.
-I'm not. I just know you, and you're really going to freak out about this.
-What? Can you at least tell me what's it about?- she whispered since Caroline was wondering a bit closer than before.
He looked at the flowers in front of him and sighted.
-Fine. It's about… what we were talking about the other day… prom.
-Oh yeah… you never told me who was your crush.
-I didn't have a crush. I just wanted to invite someone to prom and it didn't turn out good.
-Ok, but you still haven't told me why you didn't tell me then about your crush. We were best friends.
-Yeah, but I didn't want to. And I don't want to do it now either, all this telling it's too much. There's nothing to tell. I didn't have a crush in anyone.
He turned around and took a flower from the buckets in from of him.
-Then why did you change your mind when she got asked to prom?
-Because it would've been... Different.
-Why?
-Oh, you just... God. You really don't know by now?
-Guys! This is the perfect flower for the bouquet! You guys are amazing- interrupted Caroline from behind them, looking at the flower that Damon had in his hand
-I knew you'd like it, Blondie
-Ok, then let's get a smaller one to go with it.
-Argh. This is too much, can we just go buy the drinks or something?
-We need to end this, Damon- argued Bonnie.
-Yeah, we need to end a lot of things.
-What's going on?- asked Caroline sensing the tension between them.
-Nothing. He's just overreacting.
-Yes, that's true. I'll just stay away for a bit- he said walking away, leaving her puzzled.
-What's going on with him?
-I have no idea.
-Well, he may just need some air- contributed Stefan.
Damon had stepped out of the flower shop and she debated going behind him or not, should she be a better friend to him or to Caroline? Well, she had to start putting herself first and she really wanted to know what was going on with Damon.
So she walked away while her best friend sniffed a small flower next to her fiancé.
Damon was outside, looking at the sky, he seemed serene but his eyes were somewhat troubled.
-Are you okay? Did I say something wrong?
He looked at her and shook his head while letting a deep breath out.
-I just thought... All these years I thought you knew.
-What do you mean?
-I ... I was planning on inviting you, Bonnie.
A bucket of cold water seemed to have been dropped into her. Well, that would make sense because she was obviously dreaming. She pinched herself and Damon seemed entertained by that. She didn't wake up, though.
-Are you for real?
-Bonnie, I rehearsed with you the dance. I asked what your favorite color was and I made those faces because I was clearly embarrassed. Did you really never thought about it?
-I thought ... I thought you were getting me a birthday gift in advance or something. And I thought that you were just using me to practice I never thought... Why didn't you tell me?
-Because you already had a date
- I would've gone with you Damon.
He seemed put off by that, he was looking at her face like searching for something, the truth maybe? She was telling him the truth.
But before he could say anything Stefan came out of the shop.
-Oh thank God she's done, I hate this little... Oh, am I interrupting something?
-No- they both replied instantly
- Ok... Because I sense some tension
-That's the worst thing you can say when there's tension- Damon pointed out, going back to his relaxed self
-So there is tension?
-Brother, you're making it weird.
The siblings smiled at each other while Caroline came out of the shop.
-You guys could've told me the party was outside
-No, the party's tonight at our house.
Damon seemed so relaxed with everyone but she could tell he was a little bit on edge. As she was. This was such a huge thing, they could've gone to the prom together. He wanted to invite her…
Oh God. Did that mean that he had a crush on her? Nah. That would be impossible. Right?
She looked at him, joking with his brother, avoiding her gaze. Could she had been so blind to not know that he liked her at the same time that she liked him?
-Ok, let's go Bonnie, we've got a lot to do.
-No!- she almost screamed- Wait. I need to talk to Damon- she couldn't stop herself, she knew they all thought she was crazy, but she needed to know.
-Ok, I'll wait for you on the car
-Me too- said Stefan walking away with his soon to wife.
-No, it's fine. There's nothing to talk about- said Damon a little too loud, but the couple were already far from them.
-Damon. I need to know something.
-No. You don't. We need to go on our separate ways now.
-Damon! Come on! You just dropped a bomb on me and I have so many questions.
-Bonnie you forced me to drop the bomb. I didn't want to and I don't want to talk about this anymore. See? This is why I didn't want to tell you. You make a big deal out of everything.
-But it is! Damon…
-Ok. Fine. But not now. Let's just not talk about this after in the party. Or after it, I don't know. Let's just finish this right now.
He seemed a bit desperate and she was too, but she needed to respect his wishes. It was his secret and he had already let her know more than she thought he would.
-Okay. I'm sorry for being so pushy, I just never thought that you'd say something like that.
-You're blinder than I thought you were, Bonnie Bennet. There's a lot we need to discuss, but I'm not ready yet.
-I respect that.
He hugged her tight and she squeezed him as well. He kissed her in the head and then walked to his brother's car. Weird, that almost felt like a goodbye.
I'm so sorry this took me so long, but it made me realize that I'll probably change the schedule for Sunday's. It's been a crazy week, with school and my sister's birthday and her wanting to have a huge party so we had to do A LOT of stuff and I was occupied with it for the last few days and before that I had a lot of exams, so I'm sorry this is long overdue.
But! This is a long chapter, I wanted to give you something in return and I thought that could be a cool way. Hopefully you guys liked it, I hope you guys did. I'm waiting for your comments and thank you so much for the reviews the last chapter! They mean the world to me.
Thanks! And happy reading!