Burn - N.M & E.M

Chapter 11

"Alright show me." Bonnie tells Caroline as the three girls sit in the canteen together preparing to design the Miss Mystic Float for Founders' Day.

"Let's reference last year's Miss Mystic Float." Caroline says as she types on her computer. "This is what they did last year, and this is exactly what we don't want to do."

"Was the theme American hillbilly?" Chelsea asks as she looks at the hideous float.

"Agreed. Ew. Okay! So, what are we doing?" Bonnie asks.

"Southern classic elegance." Caroline states.

"Gone with the Wind?" Chelsea and Bonnie ask at the same time.

"How'd you know?" Caroline asks in faux surprise.

"You channel Scarlett, daily." Bonnie informs.

"So true!" Caroline exclaims causing the three girls to laugh.

"Where's Elena? She's supposed to be helping." Caroline inquires as she looks around the room.

"I don't know." Bonnie states.

"No idea." Chelsea similarly states.

"Okay, what's the deal?" Caroline asks exasperated.

"What do you mean?" Bonnie questions.

"Don't play dumb. You both are fighting with Elena. Spill!" Caroline exclaims.

"It's nothing." Bonnie says.

"I'm a naturally antagonistic person." Chelsea states causing Caroline to slap her on the arm.

"No, you're not. And it's not nothing. You know this whole float is supposed to be about friends creating something together and everyone is fighting. Matt and Tyler hate each other, you guys and Elena are on the outs, and I don't like it! And I can't fix it if I don't know what's wrong." Caroline huffs annoyed.

"I can't talk about it, Caroline, I'm sorry." Bonnie tells Caroline.

Caroline turns to look at Chelsea who just shows her, her puppy dog eyes.

"Don't." Caroline warns. "That won't work on me anymore...stop it...fine! I'll leave it alone!"

"Thank you." Chelsea brings an annoyed Caroline into a hug.

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Chelsea and Bonnie are walking up the Gilbert family driveway. Chelsea really didn't want to come; her emotions weren't completely stable yet. She wasn't prepared to forgive Elena yet, but Bonnie was determined. Apparently, she had been a bad friend or something.

She had seen Elena crying in the Gril and instead of comforting her friend she turned her back on her and left. Chelsea didn't see how that had anything to do with her, but Bonnie wanted her there and she wasn't going to upset her sister more than she already was.

Bonnie knocked on the door and they stood waiting for it to be opened.

"Still don't understand why I had to be here." Chelsea grumbles.

"It's time for you to stop holding onto your anger and forgive." Bonnie answered.

Before Chelsea had a chance to point out that Bonnie hasn't forgiven Stefan or Damon, Elena opens the front door.

"Hi." Elena greets timidly.

"Hey. I couldn't sleep last night. You were obviously upset about something, and I just walked away. It's not me. That can't be us. You're my friend...our friend, Elena. If you need us, we are here for you and I'm sorry I couldn't show that yesterday." Bonnie tells Elena.