AN: Hello my lovely readers! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday, and if you don't celebrate thanks giving I hope you had a wonderful day as well. Now that I am back home and have access to my lap top I decided to update asap lol thank you for the beautiful reviews I am so glad you liked my Caroline and this story so far =)
I am sorry for any mistakes on this one... i really wanted to post something for you guys and rushed it a little, so sorry and hope that everything is clear... if you get lost feel free to ask me and i will clarify whatever it is for you =)
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One salon visit, tiresome shopping trip, countless hours of Caroline's babbling, and a very painful eyebrow primping session later…
Bonnie gazed into her full length mirror on her bedroom door.
She reached out towards the stranger in the mirror, and though her reflection followed the movement, she just couldn't wrap her head around the fact that the girl in the mirror was her.
Her usually straw like unruly curls were now like crimson silk falling in loose curls down to her tiny waist.
Who would have thought that something as simple as conditioner could make that big of a difference?
Her eyebrows formed perfect arches and her eyelashes looked fuller and longer making her doe eyes pop.
She had never felt beautiful, never cared to really, but part of her wondered if this was what her mother would have imagined her little girl to grow up to look like.
She sighed heavily and stepped away from the mirror, and though today had seemed like torture, she had to admit Caroline had done a great job.
She was clearing the numerous shopping bags off of her bed when a soft knock sounded on her bedroom door.
"Come in." She called out.
The door swung open to reveal her father.
His shocked expression made her chuckle.
"Who are you and what have you done with my daughter?" He joked.
"Oh come on dad, I am still me… just a more girly dressed version of myself." She rolled her eyes.
"This wouldn't have to do with a boy would it? I don't know if I am cut out to have 'the talk' with you." He asked seriously.
"No dad. I just… I think it is time that I start acting and dressing like a girl. Besides there is no need for 'the talk'… it would just be awkward and I think they covered everything in the mandatory sex Ed class
we had last year."
She had never lied to her father, but she couldn't tell him the truth about her sudden makeover.
It was true when she said it was time for her to act and look her gender.
What employer or school would take her seriously if she continued being a tom boy her whole life?
He chuckled softly.
"When did you grow up?" He asked.
"When I woke up today." She joked.
"I just want you to know, frilly clothes or basketball shorts you have always been my little girl, and though you have changed your outward appearance you were always beautiful, because you are just a
beautiful person at heart." He said seriously.
"Thanks dad. I love you. I should probably get some sleep, I have school tomorrow and my… I guess you could call her my mentor is coming over tomorrow to help me get ready."
Her father hugged her tightly before walking out of her room and leaving her alone once more.
She flopped down tiredly on her bed and took out her phone, scrolling down until she found Damon's name.
She hit call and chuckled as LMFAO's song 'Sexy and I know it' started playing.
"Hey Bon Bon." He answered.
"Hey, just calling to tell you that phase one of operation 'make Elena yours' was a success."
"Send a pic?" He asked, his tone full of curiosity.
"Nope. Not going to happen. You are just going to have to wait until tomorrow when you drive me to school."
"So it's like that? I don't get a sneak peak as your best friend?" he joked.
"Nope." She answered.
"I guess I can wait… but Bon, I wanted to tell you that no matter how you look when I see you tomorrow, that you were always beautiful baggy shirts and all. How did I get so lucky to have such a good
friend like you?"
For a moment her heart skipped a beat and it took a while to find her voice again.
"I don't know." She replied in a joking tone, glad that her voice didn't betray her messed up emotions.
"Damon, I am tired. I'll see you tomorrow." She added.
"Okay Bon, see you tomorrow. Good night."
"Good night." She said before shutting her phone.
She had to get off the phone, she didn't think she could handle talking to him much longer.
His words had surfaced the feelings she forced herself to bury day after day.
She was hopelessly in love with Damon Salvatore, and was about to help him get the girl of his dreams…
She would sacrifice her own happiness just to see him happy, if that wasn't love then what was?
She pushed these thoughts away as she drifted off to sleep.
"Wake up woman!" A voice pulled her out of her dreamless slumber.
Her eyes fluttered open slowly and she saw Caroline staring down at her, an annoyed expression on her pretty face.
"If you don't get up now we will never have you ready in time for school."
Bonnie looked at the clock on her nightstand and groaned when she saw it was only 4:45 a.m.
She pulled her blanket over her head and closed her eyes again.
The blanket was torn away from her allowing the cold morning air to engulf her, but effectively waking her up.
She glared at the annoyed cheerleader above her.
"Don't you have a snooze button? Why do I have to get up so early to get ready?"
"Because beauty takes time, sacrifice, and effort. There for if you want extra sleep you better go to bed earlier. Now get up and get dressed, I already picked out your outfit for the day." Caroline answered
as she pulled out a case of makeup and accessories.
She must have been a drill sergeant in another life Bonnie thought to herself.
She grabbed the outfit in question and went to her bathroom to change.
She groaned when she saw that she would be wearing a skirt.
"The things I do for you Damon…" She muttered under her breath as she got dressed.
Bonnie walked out and sat down on the chair Caroline had placed beside her dresser, which was now covered in all sorts of beauty products that she couldn't name if her life depended on it.
Caroline began combing her hair, and though at first she felt uncomfortable, she started to relax.
She wondered if these were the things girls did for their friends…
It wasn't as bad as she had thought.
Caroline talked while she started on Bonnie's makeup.
"So why did Damon want me to do this anyways?" She asked.
"Oh… Uh…He didn't tell you?" Bonnie asked taken by surprise.
"No." Caroline answered.
"I don't know if he wants anyone to know then…" Bonnie trailed off.
"Oh please, it's not as if I would tell anyone." Caroline said arching a perfect brow.
Though Bonnie didn't know Caroline well, and though the girl could be annoying, she felt as if she could trust her.
So she filled Caroline in on the plan as the finishing touches of her makeup were added.
"So… You're helping Damon get with Elena? What about you? What are you getting out of it?" Caroline asked once she was finished.
"Me? Well… I-I just want to make sure that Damon is… happy." She answered truthfully.
A sympathetic look took over Caroline's features.
"Oh hun. You have got it bad." She stated.
"What? What have I got?" Bonnie asked confused.
"You are in love with Damon."
"What? Why would you say that? No. No, that is just ridiculous." Bonnie said flustered.
Caroline just stared at her, a knowing look upon her face.
Bonnie sighed heavily.
"That obvious huh?" She asked in defeat.
Caroline nodded then turned Bonnie to face the mirror.
"But who knows… maybe when he sees how hot you look he won't even remember Elena's name." Caroline smiled.
Bonnie was once again amazed at her reflection.
She turned and gave Caroline a hug.
"Thank you Caroline. You know you aren't so bad after all." She chuckled.
A car honked signaling that Damon was out front.
"You're welcome." Caroline smiled.
Bonnie grabbed her new bag and quickly descended the stairs, stopping in front of the door to make sure her outfit and hair were in order before stepping out.
Damon pulled up to the curb in front of the McCullough's large Victorian house, honking once to let Bonnie know he was there.
He got out of the car and leaned against the passenger door of his black Ferrari to wait for her.
He checked the time on his phone, hoping that they would get to school early enough to start getting the plan rolling.
He looked up when he heard the front door of the house close, and he couldn't seem to tear his eyes away from Bonnie as she made her way towards him.
"What is it that bad?" She asked, worry laced in her voice.
He pulled himself out of his stupor and smiled at her.
"You cleanup well Ms. McCullough." He said as he opened the passenger door for her.
She chuckled softly more at ease.
"Why thank you Mr. Salvatore, but please don't go all soft on me." She joked as she climbed in.
He laughed and climbed into the driver's seat, starting the car and pulled away from the curb.
The ride to school was silent, and Damon secretly snuck peeks at the red haired beauty in his car.
It was strange, he had known Bonnie for most of his life and was normally so comfortable around her, but today he couldn't seem to think of anything that would be good to talk about.
There seemed to be some sort of unknown tension in the small, sleek, sports car.
He shook his head trying to think clearly again.
This was all to get Elena He reminded himself, repeating the sentence in his head as if it were a mantra.
He parked his car in the crowded student parking lot of Robert E. Lee High, daring a glance at Bonnie.
He noticed she looked tense and nervous.
He shot her a reassuring smile and grabbed her hand.
"I don't think I can do this…they will all know it is an act and our plan will be ruined and…"
He squeezed her hand gently to get her attention.
"Hey it will be okay… just imagine that it is real, and that I am someone you like. You will do just fine." He reassured her.
She let out a deep breath before nodding.
"Okay… I guess I'm ready." She said, though she felt as if her body was made of gelatin.
She reminded herself that she was doing this for him, and that she saw these same people every day.
Damon opened the door for her and she stepped out of the car as he slipped an arm around her shoulders.
They walked towards the school both comforted by the others familiar presence.
AN: SOOOOO? What did you think? Let me know in a review… you know you want to click that review button… it wont bite =) anyways thank you for taking your time to read this story, and I hoped you enjoyed reading this chapter as much as I enjoyed writing it. I thought I would add Bonnies dad into it as well. So next ch we get to see how everyone reacts to bonnies new look as well as her 'relationship' with Damon… also Elena will be there too and maybe a roadblock but u will have to read to find out how it plays out =)