Burn - N.M & E.M

Chapter 3

Chelsea is walking with Bonnie and Elena towards the school. Bonnie is trying to convince Elena to not move to quickly when it comes to her relationship with Stefan.

"I'm not saying don't date the guy." Bonnie says.

"I am." Chelsea interrupts.

"I'm just saying take it slow." Bonnie continues whilst slapping Chelsea's arm.

"You were the one who said to go for it." Elena points out.

"Now I'm saying take it slow." Bonnie replies.

"Why the about-face?" Elena asks.

"It's not an about-face. You're single for the first time in your entire high school career. It's the perfect time to play the field." Bonnie states.

"Oh, because I'm so that girl. Seriously, what are you two not saying?" Elena queries.

"It's stupid." Bonnie mumble.

Chelsea disagrees vehemently. The boy felt like death, he was bad news and would only bring Elena trouble.

"Bonnie..." Elena tries.

"What?" Bonnie snaps.

"Spit it out." Elena says.

"We touched Stefan. And we both got a really bad feeling." Chelsea states, fed up with Bonnie's lack of answering.

"Is that it?" Elena asks incredulous.

"It was bad, bad!" Bonnie exclaims.

"Is this the whole witch mojo thing again?" Elena inquires.

"You know what? I'm just concerned. This is me expressing concern about my best friend's new boyfriend." Bonnie informs.

"And I love you for it, I do. But I feel good. It's been a hard year, and I'm starting to kind of feel like things are getting back to normal again. and you know what? Stefan is a big part of that." Elena explains.

"Fine but you better not haunt me after Stefan kills you in your sleep." Chelsea grumbles.

"What am I doing?" Stefan asks when he walks up to the three girls.

"Nothing." Elena says before glaring at Chelsea.

"Good morning." Stefan says before he kisses Elena and then turns towards the twins, "Good morning, Bonnie, Chelsea."

"Hey, um I gotta..." Bonnie trails off as she can't think of anything.

"We have to find Caroline; she hasn't been answering her phone all morning." Chelsea jumps in as she waves her phone screen at the others present, showing off her unanswered texts to her best friend.

"So, we'll see you guys later." Bonnie finishes before joining arms with Chelsea and practically dragging her away.

"Bonnie, Chelsea, wait..." Elena calls out to the girls.

"They don't like me very much." Stefan states.

"They don't know you. Bonnie is my best friend, Chelsea and Caroline tying for third place. They are just looking out for me. But when they do, they will love you."

When Stefan doesn't look convinced Elena continues.

"Here's what we're going to do. Are you free tonight?" Elena questions.

"Yes." Stefan answers.

"Perfect. Dinner, my house. Eight. You, me, Bonnie and Chelsea. You will spend some quality time with both of them and they'll get to see what a great guy you are. Mission accomplished." Elena explains.