Hello friends. *Moriarty voice* Miss me, did you miss me? This chapter will focus on Bonnie.

*Cross posted on AO3 under the same screen name*

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Bonnie hadn't felt as at peace as she did with Isaac in a long time. Mystic Falls never gave them a moment to breathe after the Salvatore brothers made their grand appearance in the quaint little town. If it wasn't one thing, it was another, and Bonnie not getting involved was highly unlikely. There was always the option of saying no, and there were times when that option was made explicitly clear to her, but she couldn't let her friends stay in danger. If she could do something to prevent harm from coming their way, there was no way in hell she wasn't going to do it. That's why being able to slow down for a bit with Isaac, while the gang was back home being terrorized was bittersweet. She deserved the break though, right? The "No Dead Bonnie Incidents Since..." calender had been set back to zero just last week, so she shouldn't feel bad about enjoying this spontaneous moment of freedom, right? And she definitely shouldn't feel bad about the butterflies that may be flying around in her stomach as her hand occasionally brushes the blued-eyed boy's skin walking next to her...right? No she shouldn't, but it's Bonnie freakin' Bennett, so of course she does.

"Where do you go?" Isaac asked suddenly causing Bonnie to jump in surprise. He let out a slight laugh.

"What do you mean?" Bonnie asked curiously.

"Every once in while you zone out. You've been doing it the whole time we've been walking."

Bonnie's lips curved into a smirk. "You've been paying that close attention to me?"

She felt a little bad when she noticed the red flooding Isaac's face, but he was still adorable, so it didn't last for long.

"I mean, it's kind of hard not to." It was Bonnie's turn to blush as he nervously rubbed his neck.

Bonnie wasn't inexperienced by any means, but Isaac was unlike the guys she had talked to before. His compliments didn't seem like they were given with any ulterior motives behind them. He was simply speaking his mind, and it was refreshing for Bonnie. She had been alone since things went south with Kai the year before. He was sweet at first, and said all of the right things, but as time went on he slowly became pushy and controlling. It was obvious that he didn't know that Bonnie was not the one, but he sure did find out when his hand magically started to burn as it gripped her wrist again. That night was the last time she saw Kai, and the last time she was in a relationship, but she couldn't find it in herself to be bothered by either.

Although she would never be so vain as to admit it out loud, Bonnie knew that she was an attractive woman. From her mossy green eyes, to her smooth brown skin, she was a beautiful view. She had offers, but her Grams had instilled in her the knowledge of her value from a very young age, and she refused to settle. It's not like she could balance a relationship on top of the long-term fling she was having with Klaus and his little band of monsters anyways. There's no easy way to explain that you have to cut dinner short to go work some magic (literally) on another man and his minions. Bonnie grudgingly accepted this fact, and refused to dwell on her lack of a love life, but Isaac was making her reconsider a few things. How had he managed to wiggle his way into her thoughts in such a small amount of time? Was this the fates conspiring or just a little insta-crush?

Isaac was definitely cute, and on top of that, utterly charming. He treated Bonnie in a respectful manner, and it was nice to talk to someone without the inevitable other shoe dropping crashing down. They were making a genuine connection, and the only thing really holding Bonnie back from trying to go a little further with things was the fact that her time in Beacon Hills was limited. She would be returning home soon, and Isaac would become a distant memory. Sure they could exchange numbers, and maybe even have a video chat or two, but eventually reality would come crashing down on both of them. When you're a part of the supernatural world, there's not much you can do to help the deterioration of your outside life. Eventually the guilt from the lies you tell weigh down on you, and you find it hard to recognize yourself. You lose who you are in your efforts to hold onto something that could never really be yours, not when you're hiding large pieces of yourself away. Bonnie would never admit to having first hand experience of that sort of situation, but she would never forget the emotional toll it took on her. That's why she needed to pull back a little bit with Isaac. If she wasn't mistaken, he was obviously interested in her, but it would be a mistake to let the coy comments and touches go too far. What would be the point when it wouldn't advance to anything meaningful?

"I'm just thinking of home." Bonnie admitted clearing her throat. Isaac's face showed his surprise at her answer before he could catch himself.

"Really? I thought it would be something more interesting." Bonnie quirked a brow at his bold honesty. "No offense! I just mean-"

Bonnie waved him off. "None taken."

"Really though, I didn't mean to be rude! It's just... You seem so far gone when it happens, I thought it would be something more, I don't know, magical maybe? You just seem to have this aura around you. " Isaac shrugged.

Bonnie looked at him in wonder. How could he have such an insight into her when they had only just met?

Bonnie let out a light laugh.

"Nahh. There's nothing magical about me. Nothing magical at all."

So I'm a trash bag, and I think this is trash, but I'm trying to get my life together, and at least be a Hefty. This chapter was a little random, but I'm still feeling out my characterization of Bonnie a little bit, so please be patient with my foolery! I did throw some little hints about her past out there, but they won't be explained until a little later. I'm thinking I know where I want to go with the next chapter, and it will involve the introduction of one of the Beac Hills crew. Are there any Shawols out there?! I left the slightest blink and you'll miss it shout out to Shinee, so let me know if you caught it! I'm such a dork, but I wasn't kidding about my new found k-pop addiction. Let me know what you thought of the chapter friends!