Sorry for the late update, but I hope you enjoy! Unbetaed btw so please excuse my mistakes
Tyler was bored out of his mind.
The clock in his first period class showed that it was precisely 8:18, yet it felt like 18 years had gone by. His teacher, Ms. Choi, was at the front of the class explaining some of the thoughts that the students apparently had came up with yesterday on an Edgar Allen Poe story.
Tyler hadn't exactly read the story or copied any notes from the pass two lessons. His mind was elsewhere. More specifically it was on the empty chair at the front of the room that had not been occupied since the week started.
Being the resident witch means that Bonnie understandably misses at least a few days of school, but Tyler would know if Bonnie wasn't coming to school because of witchy business. Jeremy and Caroline would have at least mentioned it. But then again, neither of them brought up any concern about her well being to him either.
It was weird how Tyler was more anxious about the Bennett witch's impending turn to the dark side than the two people closest to her. He and Bonnie never had a close friendship. Even growing up when they practically saw each other everyday, they would keep interactions to a minimum.
Most of that was because even at a young age, the hybrid always found the resident witch intimidating. Not in the scary and honest way Caroline was intimidating or in the charming and perfect way Elena was intimidating. No, with Bonnie it was worse, because she was the kind of girl who just seemed above it all.
She was by no means stuck up, but she always seemed to know better. Like how she would know exactly when to make a dive into the playground set to avoid being "it" when they would play tag. Or how she knew when to pack an extra lunch for Caroline because her parents were too busy to remember. And to make it worse, even with her almost psychic abilities, she'd still do the stupidest acts that anyone would dare upon her. In the end, after she has puked her brains out from eating a gross milkshake with old milk, hot sauce, pickle juice, and strawberry sauce, or after she would come back from the hospital with a cast on her arm, she would have this small little smirk on her lips and a sparkle in her eyes like it was worth it.
That would kill Tyler, because she was brave and knowing and he was neither of those. So they just hung out in the same area, with the same people, but could never really strike up a conversation that was just meant for them and them only.
So maybe Tyler really didn't know about anything Bonnie was going through. Maybe he couldn't understand why her friends would let her dabble in black magic, because he just did not know her. He was in no place to worry about her when they didn't know each other.
He should just mind his business and stay out of anything that has to do with Bonnie Bennett. She had been doing just fine without his constant worrying and obsessing over her. She had been taking care of herself just fine too. No one ever had to fret over her well being. Bonnie did not need him in any way so therefore, he did not need to care.
Then, someone knocked on the door and pushed it open with so much force, it was surprise it didn't fly off the hinges.
Papers flew everywhere because of the doors force and Tyler's "notes" got caught up in the paper storm. He was mildly worried that his teacher would reach for his sheet and see it bare of any notes.
Instead, no one moved. Everyone waited on bated breath for the intruder to show their face and get scolded.
As if a switched had been turned on, Ms. Choi opened her mouth to squawk in protest and stood abruptly while everyone else watched in alarm. Whoever almost broke the door was nowhere to be found, until the clicking of heels could be heard over the whispers of Tyler's classmates.
And then the mystery person appeared at the door.
It was getting more noticeable with Bonnie how quickly she was going rogue.
She strolled leisurely into Ms. Choi's creative writing class 20 minutes late and no pass to explain her tardiness. Usually, Choi would cut into anyone for entering her class even a minute late, but it seemed as if she was at a lost for words. Everyone in the class probably was. Bonnie looked...different.
Bonnie wore a tight black spaghetti strapped dress with a small triangle cut out into the front to show her newly pierced belly button. The small slither of skin shown at her stomach and her honey legs seemingly sparkled in the dimly lit room. Her black booties made her legs appear longer and the black leather jacket she wore made her look edgy. Her face was decorated with smokey eye makeup and dark red lipstick, which was the only thing that wasn't black on her. Her hair was curled to perfection and her green eyes shined brightly with what seemed to be amusement. Like she was expecting this reaction from her peers.
But her new appearance wasn't the highlight of her entrance. No, the highlight was the pinky that was wrapped tightly around her own that led to no other than Stefan Salvatore.
Now, concern for Stefan's behavior was all the talk nowadays.
Everyone was perturbed for him and his restraint. Elena said she caught him sucking someone dry and not even her presence was enough to make him stop. He killed the person before Elena could intervene and left before she could question him. Caroline says that Stefan hasn't been coming home or answering anyone's phone calls for a few weeks now.
Everyone (minus Tyler, Matt, and maybe even Jeremy) had worries. They felt as if Stefan was one drop of human blood away from sinking to a dark place and make the critically acclaimed Ripper appear once again.
And yet here he was, showing up to school with Bonnie Bennett after not coming in for months, holding pinkies as if he wasn't a threat to everyone in the room with human blood.
The sight was enough to make Tyler scoff and catch the attention of the only other supernatural beings in the room. They both stared at him blankly until Bonnie broke into a small grin. The look was so Bonnie,Tyler momentarily forgot he was judging her and gave her a grin right back. Then Stefan pulled Bonnie by her pinky towards the teachers desk.
Stefan spoke in hushed whispers with Ms. Choi while Bonnie inspected her nails closely, looking bored of the conversation being held. Tyler forgot to listen to what was being said, too busy listening to Bonnie's heartbeat and smelling her scent and coming to the conclusion that it was different. Not necessarily a bad difference, just a worrying one. Her heart was pumping faster than usual as if it was working double time to get blood through her body and her blood, for lack of better words, smelled spicy. It was alarming and alluring at the same time.
Tyler's thoughts were cut short by movement from the pair of best buddies. They were moving away from the teacher's desk after what was assumed to be compulsion had taken place. Bonnie was moving towards her desk in the front and Stefan was moving towards an empty seat at the back. But before they split paths, Stefan wrapped his arm around Bonnie's shoulders and whispered something quickly in her ear.
What, did they bond over leather and skipping school? Tyler rolled his eyes at how ridiculous everything was. He slumped over his desk, exasperated by how hard caring was, and contemplated taking a much needed nap. Once again he forgot to listen in on their conversation, too overcome with exhaustion to even care.
When Bonnie's bag hit the ground and her seat scrapped lightly against the floor as she sat in it, Tyler took a peek at her and silently thanked the heavens that tight dresses haven't gone out of style. From the back Tyler could see the curve of her ass and wow. It was an amazing sight that Tyler would put into his 'Hot Bonnie' collection. His favorite pieces were 'Bonnie in her small tight cheer shorts' and 'Bonnie in black leather shorts'. There was a trend in which Tyler would excuse by saying that he is indeed a leg man.
Too bad she's only dressing like this because she's indulging in twisted magic that's making her behave out of the ordinary. Normal Bonnie would never wear a dress so tight, so sinful,without coaxing from Caroline, tights, and a long sweater to cover herself up. Not that that would stop anyone from staring and appreciating. Bonnie had a body that just wouldn't quit no matter how many layers she was wearing and whichever best friend she was standing next to.
It wasn't right for him to be having these thoughts though. He and Caroline might not have been official yet, but they have been fooling around and she is one of his best friends. Those are the perfect grounds for Tyler and Caroline to become TylerandCaroline but there were things that stopped him from giving in and going there.
For one, he is pretty sure he would be breaking some sort of guy code. Matt may have been the one to initiate his and Caroline's breakup, but it was obvious he still had feelings for her.
Two, being with Caroline meant somehow being with Elena, which he could not do at all. Being caught up in Elena drama while being sired to Klaus would be the worst. It'd be like he was a double agent of some sort, and he probably wouldn't even feel bad because he could never really stomach Elena in the first place.
And third, he didn't really have the time. Between school, staying somewhat in the loop of Mystic Falls drama, and being an errand boy to an Original, Tyler barely had time to speak to his mother. If he couldn't make time for the woman who spent 9 hours in labor with him, how could he find time to spend with his girlfriend? Casual, once in a blue moon sex was fine, he could make time for that, but going on dates and actually having to listen to Caroline rant about her trip to the mall that was void of anything that had to do with supernaturals? Not even a hybrid could manage that in their day.
So yeah, he had three solid reasons why Forwood (as Adrian, one of Klaus' other hybrids, like to call them) should not happen: bro code, Elena, and his busy schedule. And with those three things keeping him from being in a relationship with Caroline, he technically had nothing to keep his eyes from looking appreciatively at Bonnie's body.
But then he remembered that Jeremy still had feelings for his ex and refused to let them go because "we're getting close again, so we'll be together before you know it. I can feel it." Although it wasn't like staring was such a crime. Everyone has eyes and it would be a shame to not use them.
And then there was Stefan who was holding pinkies with Bonnie like 7 year old best friends. It made Tyler feel uneasy and weary about things. A ripper becoming close to a witch high on black magic spelled trouble and was definitely something that should be reported back to the Scooby gang if they don't already know.
Tyler pulled out his phone and sent a group message to Caroline, Matt, and Jeremy.
not sure if u guys knw this buuuuut bonnie n stefan jus wlkd into clss lte n holdn hans
Of course Caroline replied back first.
Caro(ﾉ･ｪ･)ﾉ: gosh your grammar is terrible
Gilbert¯\_(ツ)_/¯: pls tell me u mean hans solo they have to be holding hans olo
Matty(;¬_¬): Ty tells us that Bonnie is being weird with Stefan and the only thing you care about is his grammar. Amazing Caroline
Y would I mean hans olo? Tht dsn't evn make sense
nd was tht better 4 u Caro? I tried my bessttttt :) I usd quston mrks nd a hi coma
Caro(ﾉ･ｪ･)ﾉ: hm no not really!
Gilbert¯\_(ツ)_/¯: why the hell is bonnie holding hands w him
Matty(;¬_¬): "Hi coma"...and yeah why is Stefan even in school? I thought he decided to be a full-time nuisance. No offense Care
who uss big wrds win typng? U upst me matty
Caro(ﾉ･ｪ･)ﾉ: Stefan is not a nuisance you jerk. He's just going through things right now, he can't help it!
Matty(;¬_¬): How the hell did you make it to the 12th grade thinking "nuisance" is a big word Tyler?
Gilbert¯\_(ツ)_/¯: probs by being a lockwood tbh
Matty(;¬_¬): And I said no offense for a reason. Let's not get into this
does no 1 car tht im in clss wth a ripper who is now frnds wth bon? She evn cam in lte..ths is nt noraml
Matty(;¬_¬): *normal. Geez Ty all the letters are their so how? Your grammar is terrible Care was right
Caro(ﾉ･ｪ･)ﾉ: *there lol but anyways...what's the big deal? I'm sure Bonnie is looking out for him
Matty(;¬_¬): Did...did you just turn against me? After I just took your annoying side? I don't know a Caroline anymore
Gilbert¯\_(ツ)_/¯: I asked her about it and all she said was "why does it matter? I'm in class so shhh :)" Idek how to respond. what does the smiley face even mean? why is she dodging my question? do you guys think theyre dating or smthn?
Someone cleared their throat right in front of him. Tyler raised his head slowly expecting to see Ms. Choi looking down at him and her hand extended waiting for his phone. Instead he saw Bonnie standing above him with her eyebrows raised.
Tyler looked around the room to see his classmates all shifting around to go to different seats. He awkwardly coughed and said "I'm sorry. I don't know what's happening."
Bonnie laughed. "Oh I can tell. You seem very interested in your phone." She walked to the empty chair next to him and sat in it. "And please tell Jeremy to hop off my dick 'cause I know you're speaking to him."
Tyler almost choked on air. He looked back down at his phone, sent to the group chat Gilbert-Bonnie says to hop off her dick lol and then locked his phone so nothing could distract him
"Did you really tell him that? Now he's gonna blow my phone up and attack me after the bell rings. Thanks Tyler," she said sarcastically.
"Didn't want to upset you by not doing it."
"Oh yes of course. Thank you for being so kind." Her response held sarcasm again, but the tilt to her lips made it seem like she found it funny, so Tyler was okay.
Then there was an awkward air of silence as Bonnie got her supplies out and wrote quickly in her book. Tyler probably should have said something, but the things he wanted to say like "why are you using Expression" and "are you with Stefan" felt like the wrong questions.
"So," Tyler drawled. "What are we supposed to be doing again?"
"Again? Did you even know what we were doing in the first place?"
"Well, no. But-"
"So why are you asking what we're doing 'again'?" she asked with a teasing smile on her lips.
Tyler couldn't help but to smirk back at her and respond with "ever heard of just going with the flow?"
The smokey eyed brunette scoffed. "In Mystic Fall, going with the flow gets you killed."
"Why does it sound like we're in a movie about Compton?"
Bonnie gave Tyler side-eye and then picked up her pen and flipped through her notebook to a clean page. "Whatever Tyler. We have to write a summary about what happened in the book and discuss whether or not we think Madeline's seemingly undead corpse was a figment of the narrators imagination, and why. Easy enough if you read the book," Bonnie turned her head to stare at him disapprovingly, "but I have a feeling you did not."
Who'd have known that Expression makes people give a damn about school, The hybrid thought.
"And you did?"
"Yes Tyler, I did read the book. Its a short story with barely 30 pages, it wasn't a hard read."
"You're right, it wasn't a hard read. It was a boring one. I have better things to do with time."
Her sarcastic laugh filled the air as she announced, "you would find being Klaus' bitch boy as something better than reading," and then, "or are the 'better things to do' fucking Caroline in various positions?"
The space between them filled with tension as Tyler stared at Bonnie with a look of distaste on his face. Before Bonnie could open her mouth to humiliate him some more or worse, apologize, Tyler turned in his seat to face the board.
"Whatever Bonnie," he mumbled.
A/N: There's honestly no excuse for how late this is. I just wasn't feel so confident in my writing style + i'm a senior now = me just holding off on posting for a bit. The next chapter should be up soon though and I have more works on the way