Author's Note: Alright all, this is definitely a longer chapter than I was intending. I almost broke it down into two parts, BUT I promised the date would be this chapter. Enjoy. Review, review.

I DO NOT OWN VAMPIRE DIARIES OR THE CHARACTERS.
Music Credit: "Tainted Love" (Cover) by Marilyn Manson, "I'm Sexy and I Know It" by LMFAO

Chapter Three:

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'Tainted love
Sometimes, I feel I've got to runaway.
I've got to get away,
From the pain you drive in the heart of me.

The love we share seems to go nowhere.
And I've lost my light, for I toss and turn – I can't sleep at night.

Once I ran to you,
(I ran)
Now I run from you.

This tainted love you've given –
I give you all a boy could give you.
Take my tears and that's not nearly all –
Tainted love,
Tainted love'
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I woke up with a warm body next to mine. I blinked the sleep out of my eyes. I jumped when I found David staring at me. Shit, it's only Sunday.

"Good morning, Sleeping Beauty. I just wanted to get some time in before your mother woke up." He muttered. I nodded.

"Morning breath," I excused myself to brush my teeth. I wasn't surprised when he followed me to the bathroom to watch me. He started feeling on my body and kissing on my neck. I started brushing my teeth. He behaved himself so I could finish. I turned around to face him. He picked me up and placed me on the counter-top. He started nibbling on my lips, trying to get me to kiss him back. This is how it always starts and I always give in. Keeping them happy keeps them nonviolent.

I put my arms around his neck and kissed him back a little bit. He carried me back to my bedroom and shut the door. He sat down on the bed and kept me on his lap. The kissing became frenzied. He ran his tongue on my bottom lip and asked for entrance. I opened my mouth for him. He tangled a hand in my hair. He moved his other hand to work my sweet spots. My body always betrays me when I'm with him. He knows my body too well. I don't enjoy it, but my body does. He has me trained.

"Bonnie, I need to feel you on me, please. It's been too long since I've felt you on my skin." David whispered with his sexed eyes. I gulped. He's never taken things to that level. I'm still a virgin, just barely. But, I cling to that. I need that little bit of substance to maintain my self-preservation.

"Feel me how?" I asked, visibly shaking. He must have noticed because he stopped what he was doing. He cradled me in his arms. Everything about him is a contradiction.

"Shh, it's okay, Bonnie. I won't make you do anything you aren't ready for." He whispered. Oh, sure. Now he's concerned about sparing me. "I just need to feel your body on mine. You know that no one can take the place of my favorite girls. I want to show you how it's supposed to be. I love you, Bonnie." He tried to reassure me. Everything is just a mess of confusion and physical feelings. This isn't how it's supposed to be. Girls aren't supposed to have their "father figures" pressure them for sex. That is one thing I will fight for. I can't just let him take it away from me. "Don't you love me?" He asked. I nodded. I do. As much as I try I can't hate him or Sharon. They're awful people, but I can't hate them.

"I love you. I'm not ready for that. I can't. Please, don't make me." I plead, tears falling down my face. He leaned forward and kissed them away.

"I told you I wouldn't force you to anything. We'll just keep things to what they were before. I'm sorry." He whispered. He never apologizes. I looked up at him with wide eyes. He cupped my face and fused our mouths together.

Work went by in a blur. I've been stuck in my thoughts for the majority of the day. I've been texting Stefan in my free time. He's a lot funnier than I thought he would be. Tuesday can't come soon enough.

"Hey Bon, we're pretty slow. You can get out of here." Matt told me, tossing a rag my way. I stuck my tongue out at him.

"Oh, I see how it. You just kick me out the first second that you can." I teased. He nodded.

"Hey, be careful with that tongue."

"Why should I?"

"Because if you're not I'm going to put it to good use." He joked. I laughed.

"Later Matt." I threw the rag back at him. I headed to my car and turned up the music. I sang all the way home. I went inside to find the parentals.

"Bonnie, you're home early." Sharon greeted, kissing my cheek. I nodded.

"The Grill was slow, so Matt said I could leave early. I was wondering if maybe… You'd like to go shopping today and Wednesday? That way I'd have something to wear to Stefan's for dinner. I mean, we don't have to. But, I know how much you like shopping, and since everyone loved the makeover you gave me, I thought you might like to help me pick out something to wear…" I rambled, looking at her, cautiously. Normally I don't kiss ass this much, but if it'll keep things running smoothly, so be it. Truthfully, a happy Sharon, is a happy everyone.

"Oh, Bonnie, I'd love that! We could all go then go to dinner afterwards. This will be so much fun. And you even did your eye make-up like I had it yesterday. I'm so happy you're letting me help." She smiled and went to get ready to shop. I let out a breath I didn't know I had been holding. This should be interesting.

"Oh, I love you in that dress. You look like such a lady." Sharon beamed. I can feel a blush creeping into my cheeks. "Doesn't she look lovely?" She asked a shopping assistant.

"She really does, Ma'am. Is she your daughter?" She asked. Sharon nodded.

"She has a date Tuesday. We just had to come and get her something to wear." Sharon gushed. The saleswoman nodded, knowingly.

"They grow up so fast."

"They sure do." David added.

"Is this the one?" I asked Sharon. She nodded.

"Now we just have to find shoes. Go change." She said happily. I haven't seen her this happy in a while. It's nice.

"Really? Shoes?" David whined.

"Really dear, no one made you tag along. You could have stayed home. You know we are about shopping." Sharon countered. I chuckled as I changed. This happens every time. He hates shopping but half the time he insists to tag along. He just likes to see what I put on. I think it's part of his sick fantasy. Who knows? I don't. I changed and met them outside of the changing room.

"You have such a lovely daughter. I hope you don't mind me asking, but is she adopted?" The saleswoman asked. Oh no. Oh God. Sharon's gonna be pissed. She hates that question with a burning question.

"Yes, she is. Why do you ask?" Sharon asked in a sugary, sweet voice.

"She just doesn't look much like you or your husband, but you all look so natural together. You don't know how many teenagers can't stand their parents, let alone go shopping with their mothers. You've got a good girl there." She woman complimented. Sharon smiled.

"Thank you. We're so proud of her." Sharon and David just stood there, beaming like idiots.

"They're the best parents a girl could have." I chimed in, giving Sharon a small side hug. Lie. Straight up lie. Crisis adverted. For now.

We stopped to eat at some seafood place. David insisted I sit next to him. He felt me up the entire time. If his hand wasn't on my thigh, it was reaching under my skirt, up my panties, or just being inappropriate.

The rest of the night went off without a hitch. It was a relatively nice evening. It's as nice as an evening can get at my house. I couldn't wait to get to bed. Sharon and David have been all over each other since the car. Normally when that happens, they take it to the bedroom and forget all about me. I love having a night to myself where I can just sleep. I am probably the world's most boring teenager, by far.

I breezed through Monday without any problems. Sharon was so excited about my date on Tuesday, she seemed to forget to be upset about anything. I wasn't going to complain.

I sighed as I ran my fingers over the front of my new dress. It looks nice on me. Now I just have to let Sharon approve my makeup and I'll be good to go. I can't believe this is actually happening. I grabbed my purse and walked downstairs.

"Do I look okay?" I asked Sharon. She squealed excitedly. I swear, sometimes I seriously think she's still trapped in high school.

"You look perfect. You did your makeup exactly like I showed you. I love that neckline on you. Here," She gave me some lipstick to put in my purse. "You better go, so you're not late." She hugged me and rushed me out the door.

I was at the boarding house before I knew it. The drive didn't take very long at all. I took a deep breath and turned off my car. I walked to the doorway and put my jean jacket over my sundress. I feel so self-conscious, it's ridiculous. I know I look nice, but what if it's too nice, or not nice enough? Am I reading too much into tonight? I pulled out my phone and gave myself a once-over. I don't have anything in my teeth, no stains on my dress, my hair is actually behaving. Okay, good. I put on a little bit of lipstick and made sure I didn't get it in my teeth.

Hopefully he likes sundresses. It's simple, white with red flowers with a sweetheart neckline. I'm over-thinking everything. Stop it Bonnie. Get it together. I took a deep breath and knocked on the door.

"Bonnie, you came." Stefan smiled and pulled me into a hug. I nodded and tucked some hair behind my ear.

"I did." I smiled back.

"Come on in." He gestured. I followed him inside.

"You've got a nice house."

"Thanks, it's my uncle's. You'll meet him tonight. He's around here somewhere. You'll probably meet my brother, too. He has a habit of making an entrance." He chuckled.

"Duh, because I'm sexy. Who wouldn't want all of this making an entrance?" A blue-eyed guy came walking up behind Stefan, smirking. He must be his brother. "I'm Damon and you must be Bonnie. You are far too pretty to be with my brother. Isn't that right baby bro?" Damon kissed my hand.

"Has anyone ever told you that you're conceited?" I asked. He scoffed.

"Me? Never." His smirk widened.

"I didn't know Stefan had a brother."

"He has a habit of not telling anyone about me. I have no idea why, though. Back in the day, we used to be tight. Like, BFFs. I tried to convince him to join the Amazing Race with me, but it was a no go. Now I see why. You're a bad influence on him Bonnie. How could you?" Damon feigned hurt. I shrugged.

"I was bored. I needed something to do. I thought it would be fun to convince Stefan to kill your dreams. It's just what girls do." I joked. Stefan laughed.

"I knew I liked you for a reason. Hey Bonnie, you want to try out for the Amazing Race together?" Stefan asked. Damon looked shocked.

"I'd love to." I took Stefan's hand and he led me to the kitchen.

"That's not fair. We could totally be a trio. I can be very persuasive you know." Damon kept on. I shook my head.

"Damon, don't you have puppies to kick or something?" Stefan asked. He shook his head and took a drink of his bourbon.

"That's not really my style. I prefer annoyance as my weapon of choice. How am I doing so far?" He asked.

"Wonderful. But, I'm warning you. I'm not above shoving tampons up your nose." I told him with a straight face. He actually looked scared for a second before playing it off.

"You wouldn't dare. I like you, Bonnie. You're sassy. I love sassy. I approve Stefan." Damon left the room.

"That's my brother for you." Stefan said. I nodded.

"He seems harmless." I told him. He shrugged. "It must be nice, having a brother."

"It has its moments. Do you have any siblings?" He asked. I shook my head.

"No. I'm adopted." I told him. He nodded, slowly.

"Really? I thought your grandmother was still in town." He said, surprised. I nodded.

"She is, but she was in a bad place when my dad died, and things happened, and she couldn't get custody, so the Glass' adopted me."

"Do you still get to see her?" He asked, starting to cook the pasta. I shook my head.

"No. They don't like being reminded that I'm not really theirs." I told him, looking away.

"That's got to be rough. I know how that is, though. My parents died a long time ago. I just have Damon and my uncle Zach."

"Looks like we've got more in common than I thought," I told him. He nodded.

"Come here." He beckoned me over to him. "I don't bite, you know." He hugged me. It's so nice to be hugged by someone who doesn't have a twisted vendetta or have strings attached.

"You smell nice." I buried my face in his chest.

"So do you." He held me for a minute. "I hope you're in the mood for Italian." He gestured to the pasta. I nodded.

"It sounds great." I told him.

We ate with his uncle. Zach was really nice. He was so young. Damon disappeared to another part of the house.

"So Bonnie, tell me about yourself. I'm sure Sheila must be proud of you. I've known her for ages." Zach said, taking a drink of wine.

"I actually don't see her much anymore. I haven't since I was adopted."

"Oh? Who are your adoptive parents? I know most of the people in town."

"David and Sharon Glass, most people know them." I gave him a small smile. He gave a knowing nod.

"What are your hobbies? Do you like school?" He pressed.

"I don't have too many hobbies. I work a lot. I work at the Grill and I do office stuff for Sheriff Forbes. I see my friends when I can. I like to draw and music. I read when I have time. I have a 4.3 GPA." I answered. He looked impressed.

"You must take a lot of advanced classes, I take it." He commented. I nodded. "That's great. I'm happy Stefan met a girl like you." He smiled. Stefan mouthed an apology across the table. I chuckled.

"I'm glad I met him." We made small talk for the rest of dinner. It was nice. There's no pressure here. I feel so relaxed here. I envy Stefan. He doesn't know how good he has it. I miss Grams. I try not to think about her. It hurts too much. But, now that I've started, I can't seem to stop.

"You kids go have fun. I'll clean up in here. It was nice meeting you Bonnie. Don't be a stranger. You're welcome over anytime." Zach excused himself as we got up from the table. We walked into the living room.

"I have something for you. I'll be right back." Stefan told me, leaving me alone in the room. I nodded.

"Boo," Damon came up from behind me. I jumped and started to fall forwards. He put his hands on my sides to steady me. I winced before I could stop myself. "Are you alright? I know I have muscles, but I didn't grab you that hard." He looked me over. I nodded.

"I'm fine; I just slipped at work yesterday. I've to remember not to walk on the floor right after I mop. You know? Happens to me all the time." I told him, laughing it off. He nodded. He grabbed a remote and turned on some music.

"You're in my house, so that means you've gotta dance with me." He told me.

"And if I don't?" I challenged.

"I will tickle you. I have no shame." He told me. I sighed.

"Okay, just one dance." I told him.

"Winner." He sang. I rolled my eyes.

"Let's get this over with." I told him.

"You pain me."

"You'll live."

'When I walk in the spot, this is what I see
Everybody stops and they starin' at me.
I got a passion in my pants and I ain't afraid to show it.
Show it - show it - show it.
I'm sexy and I know it.'

We danced and shook our asses while we waited for Stefan to come back. He twirled me. I laughed. I didn't think he could be this much fun.

'Yo, when I'm at the mall, security just can't find them all.
When I'm at the beach, I'm in a speedo trying to tan my cheeks.
This is how I roll; come on ladies, it's time to go.
We headed to the bar – baby, don't be nervous.
No shoes, no shirt, and I still get service.'

"I leave you alone for two minutes and Damon cons you into dancing." Stefan laughed.

"She promised me a dance, which means you have to dance, little brother." Damon shook his ass some more. I laughed. Stefan obliged.

'Girl, look at that body.
I-I work out.'

We danced until the song was over then Stefan took me upstairs.

"So this is where you sleep?" I asked. He nodded. "It's nice." I told him, peering around the room.

"Thank you. Here, it used to belong to a friend, but I think you can get more use out of it that I can." He handed me a leather-bound sketch pad. Wow. It's gorgeous.

"I can't take this. This is incredible." I told him.

"It was my friend Lexi's. She left it her years ago. She told me if I found someone who could make something beautiful with it, that I should give to whomever." He placed it on his bed and pulled me to him. Have I told you that you look beautiful tonight? Because if I haven't, I should have. You look incredible." He told me, bringing his lips closer to mine. I smiled.

"You're sweet. Should we be doing this? You barely know me." I told him. He pulled back and looked at me, really looked at me.

"Maybe I want to get to know you." He said. I nodded.

"I'd like that."

"Good," he kissed me softly. I smiled until I got flashes of David kissing me. I pulled away.

"I'm sorry." I looked away.

"It's okay, we can slow it down." He told me.

"Thank you. I should probably get going." I told him. He nodded.

"I'll walk you out." He handed me the journal and led me downstairs.

"Bye Bonnie, I'll miss you. You're so much more fun than Stefan. Normally he's all grumpy." Damon smirked from the front door. I waved. He's funny.

"I'm glad you came tonight." Stefan told me.

"I am, too." I told him. I leaned in and gave him a soft kiss, keeping it quick. I don't know what's wrong with me. I've been kissed before, sure. But, not like this. I've never dated. I've never wanted to, until now.

"Drive safely. I'll see you at school tomorrow." He told me. I nodded. He opened my car door and helped me inside. I drove home in silence. That was close. I'm glad Damon didn't suspect anything. That's the last thing I need to happen.

I walked inside the house. They must be asleep. I'll tell Sharon about it tomorrow. I'm so tired, I could drop. I fell onto my bed and closed my eyes. It has been a nice couple of days.

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'Once I ran to you,
(I ran)
Now I run from you.

This tainted love you've given –
I give you all a boy can give you.
Take my tears and that's not nearly all –
Tainted love, tainted love.

Don't touch me, please – I cannot stand the way you tease.
I love you, though you hurt me so.

Now I'm gonna pack my things and go!

Touch me baby, tainted love.'
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Author's Note: Okay, so, a lot went on in this chapter. It was a close call with Damon, she got her date with Stefan, David got creepy…Well, creepier. Thoughts? Comments? Review, review. Way longer than I intended.

Xo Xo
Anneryn