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Chapter 5

Two weeks ago, Bonnie found out that she had won the Fell's Foundation Academic Scholarship. It was a prestigious honor because they only granted full scholarships to only three students in the state, every four years. When Bonnie first applied, she didn't think she had a chance because there were a lot of highly qualified candidates. So, it came has a shock when she received a letter in the mail stating that she was one of the recipients. Bonnie fell to the floor crying in happiness. When she finally got herself together, she called her father, and he started bawling too. She could only imagine what his associates were thinking seeing Jackson Bennett crying into his cell phone. When she told Caroline and Elena, Caroline had picked her up like she weighed nothing and swung her around the room while Elena chased after them so that she could get her turn and hug Bonnie. It was such a relief to know that she didn't have to worry about paying for college, now her father could ease up on his work load. Now, if only she could get into Yale, then everything would be perfect.

A banquet was to be given for the recipients of the scholarship, and they were only allowed to invite one person. Bonnie gave her father the day and time for the banquet. He assured her that he would be there. Things were finally starting to go as planned and nothing bad had happened. No one was trying to kill her or her friends. They hadn't heard from Katherine or Klaus. Life was normal again, like all this supernatural stuff never happened.

Tonight was Tyler's party, and Bonnie was going to go and enjoy herself. Life was good. She took a long hot bubble bath, sinking deeply into the tub until her ears were practically touching the water. She sighed with pleasure because there was nothing like soaking in a hot vanilla scented bubble bath. Her cell phone rang, and she groaned because she didn't want to leave the tub. She decided to ignore it, whoever it was could just leave a voice message or text her. Bonnie sat in the tub until the water started to get lukewarm, she sighed and got out. She patted her skin dry with a big fluffy towel and then put on her robe. She walked into her room and picked up her phone and sat on her bed. There was no voice message, but there was a text from Damon. Bonnie bit her bottom lip wondering why Damon would be texting her. Her eyes widen when she read his text.

"Going to the movies, u wanna come?"

Damon was inviting her to go to the movies with him. Was he asking her out on a date? No…that couldn't be right. Now that Bonnie was his "friend"…something she still was trying to wrap her brain around, Damon was being nice to her, which if she had to be honest, creeped the hell out of her. She was so used to him being a vindictive, manipulating, homicidal bipolar dick that seeing him behave like a nice "normal" guy was startlingly unsettling. She texted a reply.

"Can't, going 2 a party."

She was about to put her phone down when she got an instant reply.

"Who's?"

"Tyler."

"You and your dogs, try not to get any fleas."

Bonnie laughed in spite of herself. She put her phone down and got dressed. Tonight was going to be fun, hopefully not too much fun because she would hate for the police to be called like the last time. Bonnie decided to wear her hair up in a twist with wispy bangs so she wouldn't get too hot while dancing. She put on a green tube dress. She looked at herself in the mirror. The dress was way too sexy, so she put a black blazer over it…okay this works she said to herself rolling up the sleeves. She accented the outfit by putting on a long chain necklace. She went into her closet pulling out her black ankle length booties. She heard Caroline blowing the horn for her so she looked at herself one last time in the mirror, before heading downstairs out the door.

The party was packed by the time they got there. Caroline grabbed Bonnie's hand making their way through the crowd of people. They spotted Tyler and walked over to him. When he saw Caroline his eyes lit up, he grab her kissing her like he hadn't seen her in weeks. Bonnie looked away kind of embarrassed by their show of affection. When he finally came up for air, he spotted Bonnie, hugging her.

"You lovely ladies want something to drink? We got everything my parent's money can buy." He said pointing to the table full of alcohol. "What's your poison?" he asked, walking them over to the table.

Bonnie really didn't feel like having anything alcoholic right now so she just poured herself some pineapple juice in a red cup. Tyler was about to pour some Vodka into her cup when she stopped him.

"I'm just drinking it plain for right now." She said. Tyler looked at her like she had two heads.

"All this liquor here, and you are just drinking plain juice. Bonnie you disappoint me." He said, shaking his head in mock disapproval. Bonnie laughed, punching his arm.

"Ouch!" he yelled, like Bonnie actually hurt him. "Caroline are you just going to stand there and let your girl abuse me."

"Please…Tyler don't front, you know you like it rough." She said grabbing him by his collar and kissing him hard on the mouth. Bonnie's jaw dropped open, and she walked away from the affectionate couple making out in front of everyone.

Bonnie wasn't a prude, but she just wasn't the type of girl to make out in front people. Some things were just meant to be private. Bonnie made her way through the party, bopping her head to the beat of the music; she turned the corner and quickly backed up in the other direction heading down the hallway. Brad Johnson was at the party and, she didn't know that he'd be here sense he and Tyler didn't get along. Bonnie hated this guy. He was such a leach. Unfortunately, he had a thing for Bonnie and was constantly trying to get with her. He was a nice looking guy, but he was a total jerk. She looked behind her, and saw him looking around for her, so she quickly ducked into the first door she came to.

"Shit." She said, closing the door. She leaned her forehead against the door. Thinking that she was stuck here until Caroline was ready to go, and that probably wouldn't be for a few hours. She knew she should have driven her own car.

"Is there a problem?" a voice asked. Bonnie jumped and turned around.

Mason sat at a desk, leaning back in his chair, smiling at her. Damn, he looked good. He had on a long sleeved crisp white shirt with the sleeves rolled up and a pair of faded jeans. Bonnie smiled back. She didn't know that he'd be home. Caroline said that he wouldn't be at the party.

"What are you doing here?" she asked, sounding accusingly.

"I live here." He said, taken back.

Bonnie shook her head. She didn't mean for it to come out like that. "No. I'm sorry I didn't mean…what I meant to say was I didn't think you would be here. Caroline said that you had other plans."

"You asked about me Bonnie?" Mason inquired with his eyebrow raised.

Bonnie blushed, embarrassed that she told on herself. Shit, she could be so dumb sometimes, she thought, clearing a throat.

"Yeah, I did because the last time Tyler had a party the cops were called so I thought that you would be chaperoning this party. So, when Caroline said you had other plans, I just assumed that you wouldn't be here." Nice save Bonnie, she thought.

"My plans got canceled, so I decided to stick close to the house just in case things got out of hand, and I was needed. I came in here so that I was close enough to the party to hear what was going on without necessarily being seen." He said, noticing how pretty she looked.

Bonnie walked over and sat down in a chair across from him and placed her cup on the desk.

"So, the obvious next question is why you are in here Ms. Bennett?" he asked, looking sternly at her trying not to smile.

Bonnie sighed, she told him about the whole Brad Johnson situation, and he laughed at her, shaking his head in disbelief. Bonnie really was a nice person, if that had been any other girl, she would have told Brad Johnson to get fucking lost. Leave it to Bonnie to hide in a room and miss a great party because she didn't want to confront a little teenage punk.

"Bonnie please explain to me how it is that you can go up against vampires, but you shy away from a confrontation with an ordinary teenage boy."

Bonnie was taken back, that was a really good question. She paused for a second, not really having an answer. He was right, why couldn't she just put Brad in his place once and for all and let that be a wrap?

"Honestly…I don't know. When everything started to happen…discovering about vampires…me being a witch…werewolves… my life got turned upside down. What I thought was impossible was possible. So, here I was this teenage girl…thrust into this supernatural world that depended upon me to save the day…I had to step up or lose everyone I loved. So, when evil vampires threaten my family and friends, I don't think twice about what needs to be done, I just do it because the witch in me needs to protect all that is innocent. So…I guess…maybe the human in me misses the girl I use to be…or the life I use to have before all of this started …and putting up with the unwanted attentions of a teenage boy is one of the last normal things I have left in my life because everything else in my life is… abnormal."

Bonnie shook her head and then looked away from his solemn face. "Sorry, I must sound crazy." She said.

"No. You don't sound crazy." He said, quietly.

Mason just sat there looking at her thinking that Bonnie was really an amazing woman. Even though she was only seventeen, he couldn't think of her as a girl anymore because she had seen and been through too much. She had shouldered more responsibility than a woman ten, twenty, or thirty years her senior.

Bonnie looked back at him and smiled. She watched as Mason walked from around the desk and came around the front leaning against it. He picked up her cup and took a huge swallow. His face scrunched up.

"This is just plain pineapple juice." He said accusingly. "With all that booze out there, you're drinking just plain juice?"

Bonnie burst out laughing. "What is it with you Lockwood men and your alcohol?" she asked, taking her cup back.

"I'm hungry. I haven't had anything to eat all night." He said suddenly. "Come on let's get out of here."

Mason leaned over the desk and grab his keys .He then grabbed Bonnie's hand, pulling her up out of the chair and walking out the door. The party was still raging with even more people. Mason still had hold of Bonnie's hand directing her through the crowd of dancing teenagers. Bonnie followed behind him not having uttered a word because she was still in shock. She saw that Elena and Stefan had finally gotten here, and when Elena saw her leaving with Mason, Bonnie was able to read her lips. Elena was saying "oh my god." Bonnie smiled and looked around for Caroline but didn't see her.

Mason walked her to his monster truck. He opened the passenger door for her. There was no way she would be able to climb into his truck with the dress she had on. Sensing her dilemma, he picked her up bridal style and placed her in the front seat. Mason literally swept her off her feet and left her breathless, she thought and then giggled.

Bonnie's eyes widen when they pulled up into Giada's Italian Restaurant, and she looked over at Mason. He looked back at her.

"The food here is amazing. I swear the women who owns this restaurant makes the best Italian cuisine." He said.

"I know." Bonnie said. "During the holidays she makes the most delicious Italian Wedding Cake."

Mason and Bonnie left the restaurant pretty late. They really had a nice time. Mason liked Bonnie a lot so much so that he was going to ask her out again. Bonnie gave him the directions to her house. He walked her to her door and stood on the second step below her as she unlocked her door. When she turned around to say goodnight, Mason lightly touched her face, and when he leaned in Bonnie held her breath not believing what was about to happen. Everything grew still as he slowly leaned in and kissed her…cheek.

"Are you kidding me?" she whispered.

She could feel him smile against her cheek. His face remained close as he traced a path from her cheek to her mouth. He paused letting her sweet breath mingle with his before he took her mouth in a slow achingly gentle kiss. Bonnie moaned into his mouth, and he deepened the kiss. She held on to his chest for support. Damn, this man could kiss. He pulled back, breathing heavily. Bonnie touched his face, and his eyes glowed. Fuck. Was it crazy that she was totally turned on right now?

Mason shut his eyes and turned away from her afraid that he scared her. He took a few deep breaths trying to get control over himself. When he calmed down, he turned back to her.

"Sorry, about that." He said quietly.

"Why are you apologizing? I've never been kissed like that in my life. And, as for your eyes glowing, well…I'll take that as a compliment." She said.

He laughed, shaking his head. He leaned into her, placing his forehead against hers. "Bonnie Bennett, you are something else." He said, kissing her cheek. He then hugged her with his face buried in her neck inhaling her scent. He kissed her neck and then pulled back.

"Don't make any plans for next Saturday, okay." He told her.

When she nodded her head, he kissed her hand and walked to his car. "Goodnight, Ms. Bennett."

As Mason drove off, and Bonnie entered her house, the black crow that sat perched in the tree outside of her house flew off into the night sky.

A whole week past, and Bonnie hadn't seen or heard from Mason. No call, text, or e-mail….no nothing. And when Saturday arrived, and he still hadn't contacted her about their date, Bonnie went to the Lockwood mansion. She didn't want to admit it to herself, but she was really upset. She liked Mason a lot, and when he kissed her, she knew that she was falling for him. Call her a silly young fool, but she couldn't help how she felt. When she pulled up in front of the mansion, she saw his truck in the driveway. Her heart started beating fast, and her stomach balled in a knot. She took a deep breath before getting out of the car. She walked up to the front door and ranged the doorbell.

Mason came to the door wearing nothing but a pair of jeans. He looked at her with a blank expression on his face. Bonnie heard her before she saw her. A tall skinny blonde wearing nothing but a t-shirt came up behind Mason putting her arms around his big muscular chest. Bonnie swallowed hard. She could feel the tears welling up in her eyes, but she refused to let them fall. Mason whispered something in the blonde's ear causing her to pout, and then she turned around and walked away, leaving them alone.

Mason could see the tears in her eyes, and her fighting not to let them fall. He ran his hand through his curly hair in frustration before finally speaking.

"Bonnie, I'm sorry I was going to call you…I mean…Shit…I didn't mean for you to find out like this." He sighed. "Jules is my girlfriend. She came to town a couple of days ago….we had been having problems….so I thought it was over…but it's not. Bonnie, I'm sorry."

A fucking tear slipped down her face. Mason stepped forward, but Bonnie held up her hand stopping him and backed away. She quickly wiped the offending tear away, shaking her head because she couldn't believe how stupid and gullible she was, she actually thought he was different.

"Don't touch me….wow Mason, you had me fooled. I thought you were one of the good guys." She laughed bitterly, looking away from him.

"Bonnie, I'm sorry. You're a sweet kid." He said, fighting the urge to reach out and touch her.

Bonnie laughed at that. "Kid, huh." Bonnie shook her head in disbelief. "Do you normally go around kissing kids, Mason?"

"Bonnie, I…" Bonnie didn't let him finish.

"You can save it Mason. You don't have to say anything else to me. Good bye." She walked to her car and drove away.

She promised not to waste another tear on him. He wasn't worth it. She drove home. Her phone rang as she opened her front door. She didn't answer it, not even checking to see who it was that called. She went to her room and lay across her bed. She was so mad at herself. She'd allowed herself to be a stupid teenage girl and daydream about Mason and build him up in her mind, so now she was feeling more hurt by his betrayal than she ought to have been. She was ridiculous. She shouldn't be this upset. One stupid dinner and an insanely hot kiss with a guy shouldn't make her feel like she just lost something. So, why did her heart hurt so much?

A/N: Wow, I bet you guys didn't see that coming! What was up with Mason and his sudden turn around? I thought he was really feeling Bonnie. Could it be that there was foul play at work…that a certain spoiled, jealous, and manipulative vampire had something to do with this…I don't know…I guess you'll have to continue reading to find out.