A/N: As always, I do not own the characters. They are the property of LJ Smith and the CW network.
Chapter 9
After Caroline left, Bonnie continued to reflect on their conversation. I had actually gushed about Damon. What is wrong with me? Bonnie had no illusions about Damon's character. She was sure he was a selfish guy, but that didn't stop her from enjoying the time they had spent together. Why couldn't he be a normal guy…with normal issues? Someone I wouldn't feel bad about liking. Wait! Liking? Did I just use the word like and Damon in the same sentence? Something must really be wrong with me!
Soon, Bonnie heard her phone chime. She had a next text message. It was from Caroline. Don't be surprised if you get a visitor.
Bonnie wasn't sure how to react to a text message like that. They had just been discussing Damon. Was he on his way over? Why would Caroline need to text her about that? Then again, it was Damon on his way over. A month ago, a text implying anything having to do with Damon would leave her tense and irritated, but now… Bonnie couldn't help but smile because she was anything but irritated. One might even say she was elated at the prospect of seeing Damon.
Ding Dong! Bonnie rushed to the door, expecting Damon. However, Damon was not on the other side. In fact, it was the last person she expected to see.
"Elena. You're back?" Bonnie said, shock clearly written all over her face. A little more detail would've been nice, Caroline. She mentally noted.
"Yeah, I just got back a few hours ago."
"Oh, well, welcome back," Bonnie answered as she swiftly gave Elena a hug.
"Thanks." Elena returned the hug, and smiling asked, "Can I come in?"
"Of course," Bonnie replied, moving to the side to allow Elena entrance. "I'm sorry. I just wasn't expecting you."
"Did you expect me to be Damon?"
"Um, sort of," Bonnie chuckled. A lot more information from Caroline would've been greatly appreciated. "We're friends now."
"Yeah, when we were talking, he mentioned that he made a new friend. I had no idea it was you. But, then Caroline came in and starting yelling at Damon about how he better not mistreat you. It just clicked."
Okay, I'm going to need a whole book from Caroline next time. Bonnie thought wryly.
"Yeah, he wanted a truce. I agreed. I mean, it would certainly be easier if he and I got along, right? I mean for the group," Bonnie explained. Why was this conversation so awkward? I mean, it's not like I'm dating her ex.
"Easier? Yeah. Not always having you and Damon at each other's throats is probably a good thing," Elena joked.
"Exactly."
"So, is that all that's going on between you two?"
"What do you mean?"
"Damon implied that there was more to it"
"Implied how?"
"Just that he had found…someone new."
"Um, okay, he may have joked about that, but I'm sure he didn't mean it. I mean, this is Damon we are talking about. Besides, me and Damon? Damon and I? The very thought is preposterous. It could never happen" But, even as the words left Bonnie's mouth, she knew she was lying to herself. The idea while improbable caused a slight craving for the self-indulgent vampire.
"Yeah, I guess so." Elena remarked, but her tone implied disbelief. "But, you'd tell me if there was something going on, right?"
"There's nothing to tell."
"But, if there was?"
"In the unlikely event that something should ever happen between me and Damon, I, Bonnie Bennett, will immediately tell my best friend Elena." Bonnie sarcastically promised.
"Bonnie, I'm being serious."
Aren't you always? That's why you and Stefan get along. Bonnie joked to herself. "Okay, Elena, I promise."
"Thanks."
"Wait, why were you talking to Damon earlier?"
"Oh that."
"Yes that. I thought you said you couldn't choose between them. Did you change your mind?"
"No. I just wanted to see them."
"Them? They were both there? Did you talk to Stefan too?"
"Stefan had to go, so I only really talked to Damon. I just wanted to see them. I can't help it Bonnie. I care for both of them."
Yeah, but not enough to make a choice. Bonnie thought bitterly. It's not like she wanted to be in Elena's position. She knew it would be a hard decision for her friend. Still, Bonnie had wanted Elena to make a choice.
"Did it help?" Bonnie asked unsure of what she was even asking her friend.
"Not really. I thought I would feel better about my decision, but I don't."
"Well, don't worry. I'm sure it'll all work out."
"Really? Do you really think that?"
"Why not? Why shouldn't we get a happy ending?"
"Thanks Bonnie. You really are a great friend."
"I know. But it's nice to hear you say it."
Bonnie and Elena hugged again. They had been through so much together. It was nice to know that no matter what craziness the Salvatore brothers brought into their lives, they could still rely on each other.
"I should be going," Elena said as she made her way to the door.
"I understand. Probably a lot you still have to do."
"Yeah. But, I'll call you later."
"Okay. And don't worry about a thing," Bonnie said as Elena made her way out the door and towards her car. "Besides if things get too crazy, I'll take Damon off your hands," Bonnie half-joked. Just want to test the waters…
"Not funny Bonnie." Elena said as she turned towards her.
"Just joking," Bonnie replied. Not quite over him yet.
Closing her door, Bonnie immediately picked up her phone and sent a text message to Caroline. Thanks for the heads up friend.
Caroline replied.
