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A/N: Hey guys, I forgot to mention that Damon doesn't know that he has been compelled by Klaus. Enjoy Chapter 3.

Chapter 3

It was raining pretty heavily outside which forced everyone to eat lunch in the school cafeteria. Bonnie hated eating lunch here because the smells coming from the kitchen made her lose her appetite. She put away her food, deciding to eat it when she got home. Bonnie popped opened her Coke, hoping that it would chase away the nauseous feeling starting to take hold of her. She looked around at the other students brave enough to eat the school lunch wondering how they were able to stomach it. Caroline came in and sat down next to her.

"This really sucks. I hate eating in here." She whined, taking a swallow from Bonnie's Coke. "Aren't you going to eat your lunch?"

"No. I kind of lost my appetite. I'll eat it later." Bonnie replied.

"I wouldn't mind having some of Stefan's Chicken Alfredo. It was really good." Caroline said, thinking about the dinner they had at the boarding house over the weekend which then made her think about Damon's creepy behavior.

"Hey, what was up with Damon the other night? I felt like I was in an episode of the Twilight Zone." She said.

Bonnie laughed and then sobered when she thought about what happened after Caroline left for the night. "Damon overheard our conversation in the kitchen and confronted me about my little crush on Mason Lockwood."

Caroline's mouth gaped open. "What did he say?"

Bonnie shook her head not really caring what he said, it was just how he said it that made her feel uneasy. "You know how Damon is…he was just being a dick as usual." She took a sip of her Coke, wanting to change the subject.

"So, how was your date with Tyler?" Bonnie asked

"It was okay. We just hung out at his house and watched some movies. Oh, by the way his parents are going out of town this weekend, so he is throwing a party. Are you going to come?"

Bonnie chuckled. Everyone loved when Mayor and Mrs. Lockwood went out of town because they knew a good time was going to be had at the Lockwood mansion. The last time Tyler had a party the cops were called, and Stefan had to compel them. Now that Mason was here maybe things wouldn't get out of hand this time around.

"Is Mason going to be there?" Bonnie asked, trying not to sound so hopeful. She knew she failed when she looked at Caroline.

Caroline smiled knowingly. "Sorry Bonnie, Tyler said something about Mason having other plans this weekend."

It was just as well because it wasn't like Bonnie was going to try to talk to him or anything. She couldn't picture herself walking up to him and starting a conversation. She just wasn't that daring and bold. She bit down on her lip, wrapped up in her thoughts about Mason. He was just so big and manly looking. Out of all the guys in Mystic Falls, he was the only one who could compete with Damon's good looks. Whoa, where in the hell did that come from, Bonnie thought. She had eyes of course. Bonnie could see that Damon was very good looking, but because he was so…Damon, his looks were sort of an afterthought. So, why was she suddenly comparing Mason to him?

"Earth to Bonnie, are you there?" Caroline asked, snapping her fingers in Bonnie's face trying to get her attention.

Bonnie snapped out of her wayward thoughts. "Oh… sorry. I kind of slipped into my own little world for a moment."

Caroline chuckled and then finished drinking the rest of Bonnie's soda. Bonnie looked at her, and Caroline blushed. "Sorry, I was really thirsty."

Damon rolled his eyes for the hundredth time that evening, watching Elena and his brother on the sofa. He sat there like an idiot drinking blood from a cup he warmed in the microwave. Why did he torture himself with this bullshit day after day? Damon grabbed his leather jacket and walked out of the boarding house.

Bonnie pulled up into the Grill's parking lot. Her father was away on a business trip, and she didn't feel like cooking just for herself, so she decided to get a meal to go from the Grill and chill out in front of her television. Her hair was down, framing her gorgeous face. She wore a white tank top and a pair of jeans that made her butt look fantastic and a pair of black converse. Even though it was a casual look, she still managed to look sexy in that girl next door sort of way. She walked into the Grill, and her heart almost stopped. Sitting at a table directly in front of the restaurant was Tyler and his uncle. Tyler looked up and smiled when he saw her, motioning for her to come over. Bonnie took a deep breath, letting it out before she walked over to their table.

"Hey stranger, I haven't seen you in a while." Tyler said, getting up and kissing Bonnie on her cheek.

Bonnie smiled and said hello to both Tyler and Mason. "Yeah…I've been pretty busy. I just stopped in to get some take out."

"I don't think so." Tyler said shaking his head. "You are going to sit here and have dinner with us. We need to catch up."

Bonnie was about to think of an excuse not to when Mason spoke up. "Don't even think about saying no Bonnie Bennett. I need something pretty to look at while I'm eating instead of looking at this ugly mug's face." He teased, gesturing to Tyler. He stood up and pulled out a chair for her to sit in and then gestured for the waitress to come over to take their order. Bonnie blushed, never in a million years would she have guessed this is how her night would turn out.

"Caroline spilled your big secret." Tyler said to Bonnie. Her heart stopped. Her green eyes grew huge in her face. Oh my god, Tyler was about to out her in front of Mason. She wanted to die.

"Congratulations, on your early acceptance to UVA." He said, smiling. "Don't be mad at Caroline, it sort of slipped out."

Bonnie breathe a sigh of relief. She thought Tyler was about to say he knew about her crush on Mason. "Yeah…but it's not my first chose. I only applied there because it's my dad's almamater. I'm hoping to get into Yale. " She said, taking a sip of her water.

"Wow, Bonnie I didn't know that." Tyler said impressed. "Who knew someone gorgeous like you could be a nerd." He said, laughingly teasing her. Bonnie punched his arm.

"Bonnie don't pay this ass any attention. He doesn't know any better. He likes his girls brainless." Mason said.

"Hey!" Bonnie and Tyler said at the same time taking offense to what he said. "Caroline is not brainless. In fact, she is smarter than people think, so don't ever make the mistake of underestimating her." Bonnie said, defending her best friend.

Mason looked sheepish; he forgot that Bonnie and Caroline were friends. He didn't think that Caroline was totally brainless. He was sure that she had some brain cells. Mason could tell that he ruffled Bonnie's feathers, so he tried to get back on her good side.

"Sorry Bonnie, I didn't mean Caroline when I made that stupid comment. I was just messing with Tyler." He said sincerely, his face serious.

Tyler looked at his uncle in amazement. He had never seen Mason apologize to anyone for anything. He then looked at Bonnie wondering if she put some type of witchy spell on him because what just happened was momentous.

Bonnie looked into his beautiful blue-green eyes, and her heart melted. Heaven help the woman who lands him because she won't stand a chance, Bonnie thought. She accepted his apology. Their food came and they ate their meal, enjoying the food and each other's company. After dinner, Mason ordered the mega banana split sundae. When the waitress placed the monstrosity on the table, Bonnie's eyes widen. Mason handed out spoons to her and Tyler and then picked up his. Dig in he said. And, that was the scene that Damon Salvatore walk in on when he entered the Grill.

The trio were having such a good time laughing and enjoying the huge sundae that no one noticed Damon enter the restaurant and walk to the bar. He sat at the bar watching as Bonnie and Mason fought over the last cherry on the sundae. All he could hear was the sound of their spoons clashing together, and he could only imagine the number of Mason's nasty werewolf germs getting onto Bonnie's spoon. And, when she put the spoon into her mouth, he felt like smashing something. They might as well have tongued each other considering the amount of germs they were swapping.

Mason and Tyler looked back at Damon at the same time. They could smell him now. They could smell his anger. Mason looked at Bonnie and then back at Damon. Interesting, he thought. He turned his back on Damon.

"Bonnie, you got something going with Damon Salvatore?" he asked, looking at her.

Bonnie had been enjoying the sundae when her head snapped up in his direction. "What…No…Eww." She said, disgusted by the mere thought. "What made you ask me that?"

"Because pretty girl, he is looking over here like he is ready to kill somebody. And, I don't know if it's me, you, or Tyler." He said.

Bonnie looked around the restaurant and spotted Damon sitting at the bar. Mason was right; Damon looked dangerous as hell, like he was capable of anything right now. But, why was he directing his anger at them? She turned away from him.

Mason looked at Bonnie. He could sense her uneasiness. He touched her arm to get her attention and noticed a few things. Her skin was really soft, and her arm looked incredibly small and fragile under his huge hand, and lastly, her body temperature was almost as warm as his. But, before he could reassure her that he wouldn't let Damon hurt her the son of a bitch was standing in front of them.

Damon tried to ignored Mason's hand on Bonnie's arm. He didn't know why it bothered him so much. He looked at Bonnie willing her to look up at him. Bonnie could feel his eyes on her, but she refused to look at him and feed into his negative energy. She continued to eat the sundae even though she had had enough. Damon finally spoke.

"Bonnie, I need to speak with you." He said. It was a simple statement, but because his voice was laced with an underlining twinge of venom Mason and Tyler said "No." at the same time.

"Are you fucking kidding me? So, now you're letting these two…mangy dogs speak for you, Bonnie? He asked heatedly, fighting the urge to grab her and make her look at him. He didn't like being ignored. Bonnie must have sensed his intention because she finally looked up at him.

"Damon, I can tell that you are very angry with someone or about something and I don't want any part of the negative energy that is surrounding you. And, I certainly won't allow you to take your anger out on me. So, I suggest that you just leave." And, with that she looked away from him, totally dismissing him.

Mason smirked, looking at Damon's face. It was fucking priceless. Damon looked at Bonnie for a few more moments before walking out of the Grill.

Bonnie released the breath she didn't realize she had been holding. She smiled at Mason and Tyler and thanked them for having her back, but nothing could stop the sinking feeling that she was going to pay for that little display of defiance.