Chapter Four
The next day Bonnie woke up late and had to rush over to Mystic High. The boys had made her late for curfew and Jenna demanded to know where she was which lead to a three hours conversation on the return of the Salvatore brothers. Naturally Jenna began to freak out per usual but eventually calmed down once Bonnie had called Alaric over.
So here she was, two hours late to class. Bonnie then relaxed remembering she had study this hour but then groaned when she realized that thanks to Caroline she had promised to help out with Founder's Day this year which involved volunteering during her free period. Running on to the football field she sat next to Caroline as Mrs. Lockwood began dictating orders.
"Late again Miss Bennet?" said Caroline sarcastically. Bonnie was about to retort when Mrs. Lockwood called her over. "Yes Mrs. Lockwood?" said Bonnie politely. "Bonnie! You are just the person I've been looking for. Listen, since Jeremy is out of town and Jenna is far to busy, I have chosen you to represent the Gilberts in the Miss Mystic Falls competition this year." she said smiling. "Miss Mystic Falls?" said Bonnie mentally. "Mrs. Lockwood you couldn't possibly be serious. " replied Bonnie. "Don't be silly Bonnie of course I'm serious." Said Mrs. Lockwood.
Bonnie couldn't believe this, she didn't even get a say! "Uhm Mrs. Lockwood, who do you suppose will be my partner? All the boys of the founding families are taken." Before Ms. Lockwood could answer her, Bonnie heard from behind her "Hey Bon Bon." Slowly turning around, Bonnie came face-to-face with Damon and Stefan Salvatore yet again. "Hey Bonnie." said Stefan
"Boys!" exclaimed Mrs. Lockwood, "There you are. Bonnie you, Damon and Stefan will take part in a special dance done in the early 1800's. This dance involves three people, one girl & two boys and is about a love triangle! Don't you just love it?" she asked Bonnie and the two brothers. Damon & Stefan merely nodded and turned their attention to Bonnie.
Bonnie suddenly felt dizzy. "Uhm, I'll be right back." she finally replied. She ran to find Caroline then led the both of them to an empty classroom. "Caro! I can't dance with the both of them, I just can't." said Bonnie panicky. "I don't think you have a choice Bonnie." said Caroline sympathetically. Bonnie couldn't believe this, dancing with the Salvatore brothers meant she'd have to see them on a daily and they knew that!
Once Bonnie calmed down, both girls returned back outside to see everyone in place. There she saw Stefan and Damon standing side by side with a wide-open space in the middle, staring straight at Bonnie. Caroline squeezed her hand and left to take her place in line. "I can do this." said Bonnie to herself and she took her place right between both boys.
The music began and the brothers began to circle her. All Bonnie could do was stare anywhere but their faces. Damon's smoldering stare was too much to handle and so was Stefan's gentle gaze. Both boys held such care in the way they looked at her she couldn't concentrate. Finally Damon grabbed her hand and they began to waltz as Stefan stepped back.
"Don't be so sad little witch, think of it this way you get to see me everyday!" said Damon smirking. "I knew you wanted that Damon, I can take care of myself!" replied Bonnie angrily. Damon held onto her waist a bit tighter and pulled her closer. He whispered in her ear "Bonnie, I need you to understand something. I have feelings for you, actual feelings for you and whether you like it or not, I am going to be with you at all times." Bonnie stayed mute. She couldn't process what Damon had just said to her.
All of a sudden a different pair of hands were holding her, softer but still firm. "Bonnie, I know your mad at me" started Stefan, "but I want you to know that I'm doing what I'm doing not because I want to upset, but because I'm doing what I have to do to protect you. I have started to develop feelings for you." He finished boring his eyes into hers. This was all too much for Bonnie, her head became increasingly dizzy and she finally just fainted.
When Bonnie woke-up, she was at home in her bed and she felt someone holding her hand. It was Caroline staring straight at her. With a smile she said "So you got both boys in love with ya huh? Ain't so funny now is it." She was referring to how Bonnie had found her predicament with Tyler and Matt as hilarious. Bonnie simply stuck her tongue out and buried her face in her pillow. This was going to be a long year.