~Damon~

Waking up I realized I was the one alone. It wasn't like bonnie to do something like that. It wasn't like to do a lot of the things she's done lately. I could still feel the light touch of her lips on mine.

After a few minutes of thinking about everything that had gone on earlier last night I swung my feet over the edge of the bed and headed toward the bathroom to get cleaned up.

~Bonnie~

After my shower routine and hopefully getting the smell of Damon off of me I headed downstairs. I could smell eggs, pancakes, and the sweet smell of syrup on top of it all coming from the kitchen. Something had me feeling a lot better about things maybe it was the sweet smell of goodness but I couldn't be sure. As I walked in I took up a seat beside Matt who was already piling food up on his plate. He was always one to be extremely hungry. Surprisingly enough I found myself hungry as well. I picked up a fork and took a bite from his eggs.

"Hey." He complained

I found myself giggling as I took another bite. He then started tickling me and I could hear Elena and Meredith laughing at us.

~Damon~

Coming downstairs I could hear her laughter. I loved it when she laughed.

"We need to talk." I heard from behind me

I turned to see Stefan leaning against the front door.

"We have nothing to talk about little brother."

"We do." He said grabbing my arm stopping me

I looked at him skeptically.

"I figured now would be a good time to-"he paused mid sentence

Then it seemed as if he took in a deeper smell of me.

"Rude much?" I snapped shoving him away

"Damon why do you smell like Bonnie?" he asked

"What?" I asked denying it "I don't know what you're talking about."

Turning to walk toward the kitchen he grabbed my arm again. I quickly slammed him against the wall.

"Grab me again and you just might be the first one dead." I snarled

Stefan didn't reply but just stood his ground. letting go I headed for the kitchen.

~Bonnie~

"Okay okay this is my last bite." I said taking one more bite of eggs

Then I put the fork down and got up to get a piece of toast that had just popped out of the toaster. It was best when it was still hot and the butter is completely melted into it. Then Damon walked in with Stefan not far behind. I couldn't bring myself to look up at him even though I could feel his eyes on me.

"I figured I'd go into town today." I said

The whole room went quiet.

"Is that really a wise decision?" I heard Damon say

"Are we really going to figure out what's going on and who's really out there by staying cooped up in the boarding house?" I retaliated

"Then why don't you let someone else who can take care of themselves go." He said heated

I was taken aback by it all. He was implying that I was weak and it was such a low blow.

"I can take care of myself Damon Salvatore." I said glaring at him

Then I watched as he started rubbing his temples as if to have a headache. I watched as he hit the ground gripping his head as if it were being ripped into. With a quick thought I stopped it. He looked up at me like he was still in pain and that he couldn't believe that I'd actually attack him.

"Plus it's not like anyone else volunteered." I added

Then turning on my heel I walked out of the dead silent room. Heading for the front door I went to reach for the doorknob but another hand reached out before I could. It was Stefan.

"You at least shouldn't go alone." He said then opened the door for me

I nodded and walked out with him following behind me. The walk was quiet for some time.

"Bonnie I know it isn't my business but…" he cut himself off as if afraid to ask

"What Stefan?" I pressed

"What happened between you and Damon last night?"

It caught me off guard. I stopped a just looked at him blankly.

"What…do you mean?" I asked nervously

"This morning I could smell you on him and now I can smell him on you."

I just looked down at my feet. I felt so ashamed all of the sudden for what I had done. It seemed right at the time but maybe I was wrong.

"You're in love with him aren't you?" he asked

"I want to say yes but he doesn't feel that way about me." I said

I could feel tears on the brink of destruction as I said those words.

"How do you know?"

"Since when has he ever loved anyone?" I countered

"Since you." He answered

I knew Stefan enough to know he didn't lie. Looking up at him especially now I knew.

"How would you even know?"

"Let's just say his mind isn't as blocked as it used to be."

I smirked at the comment. I knew what he meant. Things weren't as blocked as they had once been. He's been slipping.

Walking through the town it looked like the end of the world literally. Shop windows were smashed, there were a few cars in the middle of the road some of which were on fire, the statue in the middle of town of Honoria Fell was torn down and had graffiti on it and there was even a collapsed building. The town wasn't even recognizable.

"Hard to believe I grew up here." I muttered

Stefan just nodded in agreement. Then I saw something move out of the corner of my eye. Stefan saw too and quickly stepped in front of me protectively. Then looking down we both saw what looked like a small dog.

"Isn't that your dog or was your dog before Damon murdered it?" Stefan asked curiously

"That isn't my dog." I said as I started backing away "Stefan run!"

Turning I darted down the road then turned down the alley way. The small dogs shrill barking soon turned to deep growls and snarls.

Hitting a dead end I looked around hastily for anyway of escape. Then all of the sudden Stefan put his arms around my waist.

"Bonnie hold on." he ordered

Obeying I wrapped my arms around his neck and the next thing I knew we were on the roof running once again.

"What the hell is after us!" he yelled

"They're hell hounds!"

They sounded like fairytale even as I said it. But the sound was very real and if we weren't fast enough they would know the taste of our blood.

Before I could stop I had run right off the roof top with Stefan below catching me. I could barely think right now.

~Damon~

I paced back and forth in front of the fire place. I could feel Tyler looking at me as I did so. What a mutt. Then again the two girls were also watching me a bit intrigued.

"Something's wrong." I said under my breath

"Damon I'm sure they're fine."Elena said

"Shut up Elena!" I snapped the words came out before I could stop them. I had no idea what made me say them either.

"Elena I'm sorry I didn't-"

"It's fine. It was a bit shocking but it's fine. You're worried is all." She calmly

How could she be calm I snapped at her for no particular reason.

"Would you stop pacing it's rather distracting." Matt hissed

I stopped for a brief moment staring at him as he glared at me. Then I started pacing again. Matt just huffed and I couldn't help but get a kick out of it.

"What's worrying you so much that you're losing your mind over it? Not that you didn't lose long ago but still." Matt asked

I froze in step not answering.

"I don't have to answer your stupid questions Mutt." I replied with emphasis

"It's Bonnie isn't it?" Meredith asked

I just looked down at the floor. I hated being cornered like this. I don't understand how Bonnie's able to. Then again she did it pretty well earlier this morning.

"Damon." She said sounding as if she were expecting an answer

I looked up at Matt who looked ready to attack me. Though if he did and I snapped at his neck it would be self defense…I think.

Then all of the sudden he was up on his feet and in my face.

"I am warning you once stay the hell away from her!" he yelled

Was he trying to scare me because the attempt was rather pathetic. Grabbing him by the throat I slammed him against the wall. He was breathing heavily and I could hear the blood pumping. It took everything I had not to rip into his bloodstream.

"You worried?" I hissed "You shouldn't even be with her. You can't protect her."

"Oh yeah? Well at least I won't be the thing who'll kill her!" he yelled

"Matt!" Meredith yelled

Gradually letting go I backed away. I don't know why I let go lord know I would've rather snapped his neck but what he said hit my core.

Matt just stood there catching his breath.

"But…" he breathed

I looked up to meet his eyes with seriousness.

"She loves you not me. As much as I've tried to fight it I can see it. She doesn't love me and I accept that. But I'll be damned if you get her killed Damon…I'll be damned." He finished

Before I could say anything more the front door busted open and Stefan and Bonnie came running in scrapes and bruises covering them head to toe. They both collapsed against the door struggling to lock it.

"What happened?" Elena exclaimed rushing to Stefan's side