Always and Forever

Miss Mystic Falls

Alaric's History Class.

Okay, this week we're gonna set outside our regular curriculum for a lesson in local history as we approach Founders' Day. Apparently the community leaders feels it's more important than World War 2 but hey what do I know?

Bonnie interrupts him and enters the classroom.

Sorry I'm late.

Well, it looks like we will be at full occupancy today. Welcome home, Bonnie.

Bonnie sits down and smiles at Elena but when she looks at Stefan her smile fades and. Stefan smiles at her but she tries not to look and him and turns her head. Elena and Stefan don't understand, they look at each other.

Bonnie is walking, reading papers; Elena is running after her.

Bonnie!

Hey.

Hey, I tried to grab you after class but you already taken off. How are you? How's your family?

We're dealing, it's been hard.

Everyone here really missed you.

Yeah, I just had so much to deal with after Grams' funeral and, honestly after you told me the tomb spell failed I just didn't really want to come back.

I hope that you understand why I called...I wanted you to know before you came home.

I understand why. I just...shouldn't know.

Long pause, they look at each other.

I know it's been really hard...

Caroline interrupts them.

Bonnie! Bonnie! Thank god you're home!

She embraces Bonnie.

I know we talked everyday but I missed you.

did you get the cards and flower that the twins sent? Caroline question Bonnie

Bonnie nodded her head with a small smile thing about the two homemade cards that she had gotten from Hope and Mercy.

good

Elena seems upset.

How are you doing?

Better. Better. You know, glad to be back and trying to keep myself busy.

Well, I can help with that. Major wardrobe problem. You need to help me pick up the perfect dress for the Founders' court.

The Founders' court? Did I miss something?

The Founders' court! You know, Miss Mystic Falls and Miss mini Mystic Falls, They announced it today and you, the twins and I are both on it.

Oh my god! We signed up for that so long ago...I completely forgot.

So, are you dropping out then?

I can't.

She looks at Bonnie.

No? Her mom is the one who wanted her to enter

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Gilbert Residence

Elena goes down the stairs; she has her dress in her arms. while Hope and Mercy are sitting on the floor waiting to go. Someone knocks at the door. It's Alaric.

Hey.

Hi.

I heard you're driving.

Yeah I am. Let me get that for you.