Chapter 2 the Boy next Door
The first week back to Mystic High went by so fast, Bonnie was happy with all the accomplishments she had achieved this week. Her paper was given an +A, she has somewhat is getting the hang of trig, history was always interesting, and her physics class is getting better, but it's her last class French ll that she enjoys the most (not because there is an attractive guy who speaks the language as if he's lived there his whole life). She shakes her head and gets up out of her bed. She knows that her family is gone, her dad is at work, while her mom goes to her book club taking Jamie over to his friends house on the way. Bonnie has the whole house to herself. She grabs a fresh pair of clothes and takes a shower she then goes downstairs to fix herself some breakfast.
While she eats she notices a figure walking his dog just past her house. She shoots up. No way that was Enzo. He didn't tell me he lived nearby. She opens her front door and runs out saying. "Enzo!" The man with the dog stops and turns around. He smirks walking his way back to her. "Well, hello Bonnie." Enzo says with a smile. Bonnie smiles back. "Hey and who is this?" She looks down at the puppy chocolate lab with blue eyes. "This is Choco." Bonnie kneels and the pup automatically walks over and licks her hand. "Well, he sure is handsome." Enzo chuckles. Bonnie stands crossing her arms over her chest. "I didn't know you lived in the neighborhood." Enzo smiles with a small shrug. "Well, you never asked, love." Bonnie feels the blush start to creep on her face.
"So what do you plan on doing today?" He asks after a short while. Bonnie shrugs. "I don't know maybe work on the routine for the game next week. Then do some cleaning." Enzo tilts his head. "Really? That seems like a rather boring day." Bonnie puts her hands on her hips. "Oh, and how do you think I should spend my Saturday?" He smirks, "Well how about you spend it with me by giving me a tour of this town?" Bonnie thinks about it before she smiles. "Well there's no harm in that, but on two conditions." Enzo smirks, "And those are?" Bonnie's smile widens. "1: we take my car and 2: you bring Choco." Enzo sighs, "Alright fine, so we meet back here in an hour?" Bonnie nods. She turns and runs back into her house. She quickly closes the door behind her before dashing up to her room and pulling her closet door open. Bonnie what is wrong with you?! It's not a date, he's just an acquaintance. Yeah a very handsome one at that! She shakes her head then grabs what she going to wear.
A orange tube top with a capris, her white light jacket and flats. She adds a just some eyeliner and mascara to her face then she pulls her long hair back. Nodding to herself in her mirror she grabs her purse unplugging her phone from the charger and her keys. She walks downstairs opening the door then locking it behind her. When she turns she sees Enzo leaning against her car so casually with Choco sitting obediently next to him. He looks so hot right now and having a dog is a plus. Bonnie shakes her head and walks over to her green 2014 Volkswagen beetle she unlocks it. Without a word he get's in on the passenger side he holds Choco in his lap. Bonnie pulls out of the driveway and there off. The ride into town is silent except for little Choco's adorable whimper and yawn.
"So what's the first stop?" Enzo asks. Bonnie smiles, "All the places that have Mystic Falls in the title." He chuckle, "That would be a start. What are the ten places named after this town?" Bonnie shakes her head, "There's actually seven, I'll start from the most important, we don't need to visit the school since you know where it is." And that's exactly what she does. Starting with Mystic Falls Hospital and Medical Center, Then the Police Station, Cemetery, the Church, and finally the Bank. "Well, thanks for that, so where to next?" Bonnie pulls out of the Bank parking lot with a smile. "I want to show you the library." Enzo laughs. After that she pulls up at the Mystic Grill.
"How come this wasn't part of the tour in the beginning?" Bonnie takes a seat, "Because it's the Mystic Grill there is no Falls what so ever." Enzo takes a seat across from her he ties Choco to his chair. Soon a waiter comes and it's none other than. "Hey, Matt." Matt nods and hands them their menus. After they order their drinks Matt leaves to get them. "So, what's Matt's problem? He doesn't seem to like me so much." Bonnie smiles weakly, "Yeah, but don't worry about it he's been bitter since Stefan and his brother Damon moved to town, three years ago." Enzo raises a brow. "Really? Is there a reason for that?" Before she could answer Matt comes back with their drinks. He sets them down then he get's their food order before leaving. Bonnie sighs she looks straight into Enzo hazel brown eyes, "I don't understand it, but I feel like I can trust you and I hardly know you." He smiles, "It's fine if you don't want to tell me, love. Sometimes my curiosity get's the better of me."
"Yeah I guess we can save that for another time." Enzo nods. "How about we play 20 questions that way we get to know each other better." Bonnie nods, "That's a great idea I'll ask first. So what is your favorite color?" He chuckles.
"Grey, while most think it's dull I find it mysterious. And yours?"
"It's green and it has nothing to do with my eyes I just enjoy nature. Favorite food?"
"Hmm anything Italian, risotto to be exact. What's yours?"
"I like Cajun pasta, what is your favorite animal, besides little Choco."
"A Black Panther, they are mysterious and misunderstood. And you?"
"A Panda they are just free spirits. Favorite sport besides baseball?"
"Fencing. And what about you besides Cheerleading?"
"Gymnastics is always a great way to get some new routines. Favorite book?"
"Of Mice and Men. And yours?"
"Playing for Keeps?" Bonnie noises Enzo raises a playful brow at her she blushes. "Favorite movie?"
"The Mask of Zorro. What? It's a classic. So what's yours?"
"Pride and Prejudice." Enzo nods and their food comes a few minutes later.
Matt though very standoffish to Enzo, but get's Choco some water and a piece of chicken. They stop there questions to eat and just enjoy some peace. It's short lived when Bonnie sees Caroline and Tyler approaching. "Bonnie. Enzo. Hi!" Bonnie smiles and get up to hug her. "Hey Care and Tyler what are you doing here?" Caroline lifts her bags on each arm. "I'm out shopping for tonight's Back to School Party." Bonnie looks at her puzzled. "Bonnie you are one of the most popular girls at school how do not know about this?" Bonnie shrugs, "I don't focus on the gossip like you and Elena do." Tyler nods his spiked head laughing. "Bonnie you have to come and Enzo too, he can be your date." Bonnie's cheeks get hot. "Caroline!" Tyler and Enzo chuckle. "Hey, unless you want to go with Matt..." Bonnie huffs. "Fine I'll be there just don't make a big deal out of all this like last time."
Caroline pouts. "It's not my fault that your so irresistible. I'll come by your house in two hours and I'll bring Elena." Bonnie rolls her eyes. "Okay whatever I'm assuming it's at Tyler's?" Caroline smiles with a nod, "Great see you there Enzo." She quickly pulls Tyler away not giving him a chance to say bye. "Do I get a say in any of this?" Enzo asks. Bonnie shakes her head, "Sadly when Caroline get's like this it's easier for everyone to just go with it. Whether you like the idea or not." Enzo nods then takes a sip of his water. They finish eating and Bonnie pays and they leave heading back. Bonnie knows that he lives in her area, but she just doesn't know where. Once they stop in front of her house she cuts off the engine.
"So, when does this party start?" Enzo asks once they are both out of her car. Bonnie checks her messages, "It starts at 8." He nods turning away he walks with Choco to the house right next to hers. Bonnie's eyes widen. No way, he's my new neighbor and I never noticed?! "I'll come over around 7:45 to pick you up." All she could do was nod he unlocks his house and goes in. Shaking her head Bonnie walks up the steps to her house and unlocks the door closing it behind her. She goes to the kitchen grabs a bottled water and heads up to her room. She puts her purse down kicking off her shoes before climbing on her bed. She drinks most of her water before setting it down on her nightstand and takes a nap. She wakes up 45 minutes later to her phone vibrating.
She pick it up and checks her messages she gets up and goes downstairs to let Elena and Caroline in. "I brought over some outfits that I bought that I thought would look amazing on you." Bonnie nods to Caroline after they step in and she shuts the door. She follows her friends to her room. Caroline has laid out the clothes she had brought. "You both know I'm more than capable of dress myself right?" Elena nods, "Yes, Bon we know. But since your 'date' is Enzo we had to help." Bonnie rolls her eyes sitting on her bed. "You mean take control." They all laugh. Bonnie takes all three outfits to her bathroom she tries on the orange strapless jumpsuit on first she looks at herself in the mirror she doesn't like it, but walks out to show her friends. "Maybe not that one." Caroline says Elena nods her head in agreement. Relived Bonnie walks back into her bathroom she tries on the sleeveless peach crop top with a white lace skirt next. She like this one better than the first she walks out to show them.
"I like it." Elena says. Caroline tilts her head with her arms crossed. "I just don't know." Bonnie sighs and goes back to try on the final outfit. A purple tube top with denim short shorts Bonnie is unsure with this look, walks out anyway. Elena frowns. "It looks great!" Caroline says. Bonnie shakes her head and goes back into her bathroom. She takes off the shorts and grabs the white lace skirt she likes it better. Nodding to herself she opens the door, but does not go out she plugs in her flat iron and straightens her long black hair. "Hey that is a nice look on you Bon." She smiles in the mirror at her friends. Once she's done she applies a small amount of make-up to her face she grabs her white and purple wedges slipping them on. "Bonnie you look so amazing, Enzo is going to die when he sees you."
Bonnie rolls her eyes. "Care, really?" Her blonde friends shrugs. "We will see you there, Caroline we have to go and get ready." They leave Bonnie shakes her head. She grabs her phone and purse she receives a text from Enzo. Leaving note for her parents she locks the house and finds him leaning casually against her car. He looks great in his grey V-neck shirt with black pants and shoes his hair combed back. "You look lovely." He says. Bonnie blushes. "Thanks you look great too." He smirks. "Shall we be off then?" Bonnie nods unlocking her car.
They buckle up Bonnie starts her car and pulls out of the driveway. The ride to Tyler's is brief, and quiet and she can't help, but notice Enzo glancing at her the whole ride there. When she pulls up at the Lockwood Mansion she looks over at Enzo and smiles. "Not what you were expecting?" Enzo shakes his head. They get out of the car and walk inside and for some odd reason Bonnie had a feeling something good would happen tonight.