Sway (Stefonnie)

Chapter 4

"Shut up!"

"I'm serious" Stefan smiled.

"There is no way in hell that you rode a horse with only chaps on. Wouldn't that hurt your ass?"

Stefan and Bonnie were out for a walk around town. They were holding hands and talking about anything that they could think of. They wanted to know as much about each other as they could.

Every now and then they would go for walks just to get out the house and take a break from studying. It was Stefan's favorite part of his day. He loved her and loves to be around her and just walking with her and weaving her fingers between his makes his whole day.

"I did and it did, but it was a bet. What was I supposed to do?"

"Hmm, I don't know say ‘no’ maybe?"

Stefan spun her into his chest and kissed her lips.

"Babe you know me, I'm not a winnie."

Bonnie's laughs filled the air. She was laughing so hard that she had to sit down on the concrete not wanting to fall over.

"You're not a winnie?" She wiped away her tears, "That the funniest thing I've ever heard."

"Alright alright alright," he helped her up, "let's get you home it's getting late."

She pouted but knew he was right. If she wasn't home by the time her parents got home she would be in a heap of trouble. She loves her father, but he's so protective over her that she's scared to tell him about Stefan. She knows that he will grill him with questions along with her stepmom and they would scare him away.

She knows that he wants to meet them, but he just can't bring himself to ask her. She feels bad but she'll invite him over sooner or later.

Stepping up the front steps to her house she spun around in his arms. She frowned not wanting to leave him. Stefan smiled and kissed the frown away. He stared into her glistening eyes.

"Let's run away"

"Bon-"

"I know I know I was just kidding...half way kidding." She shrugged.

"I'll see you tomorrow okay. I love you."

"I love you too."

They shared another kiss before Stefan turned away and started his short walk home. Bonnie waited until he turned the corner before she walked in the house just to make sure he at least made it around the corner safe. She turned on the light and walked to the kitchen. She decided to start dinner so she walked to the fridge to see what they had. On the freezer door, there was a note:

Hey Bonnie, Vanessa and I won't be home tonight. There was a problem at the resort so we have to check it out. I guess you’re out with the girls now, but we won't be back until tomorrow night. Love you,

-Dad.

Growing a smile on her face she walked out the door. She made sure to lock it then started walking towards Stefan's. She figured that since her parents were out there was no harm in sleeping over. She pulled out her phone to call Stefan letting him know that she was on her way.

"Hey girl"

Bonnie looked up from her phone and saw a dark figure walking up to her.

"H-hey" she started back up.

"Hey" he waved his arms, "don't be scared I'm just wondering what a pretty lady like you are doing out her by yourself. It's dangerous."

She swallowed hard, "I thought that I left something out here, but now that I think about it it's on my bed. I better get home before my dad comes out looking for me."

With that she turned around and quickly started walking back to her house. Just as she pressed the call button for Stefan's contact she was tackled to the ground. She let out a half of a scream before her mouth was covered with the man’s hand.

She stomped on his foot and he released her mouth

"Stef-!" Her mouth was covered again before she could finish the rest of his name.

He threw her on the floor and punched her in the face. Tears streamed down her eyes as he unbuttoned his jeans.

"Please don't"

He punched her again, "Shut the hell up!" He spat.

Bonnie tried to make another run for it, but he grabbed her arm and threw her on the grass.

"Why must you make this so difficult, hmm?" He kissed her.

She felt his hands trail up her dress and then grip her panties.

"Please" Bonnie cried.

His hand drew up in a fist, but before he could make contact he was flung back.

Bonnie looked up with surprised eyes and saw that Stefan was the one to pull him off of her. She watched as he rearranged the rapist face with his fist.

"YOU MOTHERFUCKER! DON'T YOU EVER" punch "LAY YOUR HANDS" punch "ON A WOMAN AGAIN!" punches

Stefan grabbed the man by his collar, "I should kill your ass right now, but you know what, I'm gonna let your inmates do that. I'm sure that they'll have fun with you." He kicked him to the ground and ran over to Bonnie.

She was shaking in his arms and tears were still spewing from her eyes.

"I got you, you're safe I promise." He carried her in his arms and took her back to the house. He took her upstairs to her bedroom and laid her on the bed and started running the water to a bath. He made sure to call the police so they could take the attacker before he tries to leave.

Walking back to the room he saw her curled up on her bed. He placed an arm on her shoulder and quickly pulled it away when she jumped.

"I'm sorry it's just me Bonnie."

She looked up at him then sat up. He got down on his knees to be eye level with her and he wrapped his arms around her. She cried into his shoulder and he held on to her even tighter. When the tears subsided she pulled back.

"May I?" Stefan asked staring into her now dull eyes.

When she slowly nodded he lifted the dress from her skin along with her bra and panties and took her to the connected bathroom. He layed her down in the tub and sat on his knees beside her. That's when he noticed how badly she was hit and the bruises on her face. He wet a wash cloth and wiped away the dirt away from her face.

He heard a knock on the door and he knew that it was the police.

"I'll be right back I promise."

He hurried down the stairs and answers the door.

"Hello officers."

"Are you the guy who called?"

"Yes, I was on my way home when I got a call from my girlfriend, Bonnie, and all I heard was noises. I figured that she called by accident and I was going to hang up, but then I heard her call out my name...half of it anyways. So I rushed over and that when I saw him on top of her." Stefan explained.

"What's your name son?"

After answering more questions, Stefan requested that they speak with Bonnie the next day. He thought that it'd be best that she just get some rest tonight before she gets attacked with questions. They agreed and told him that they'll be by tomorrow morning for questioning.

He went back upstairs and saw that Bonnie was out the tub and was staring at her reflection in the mirror. He drained the water in the bath and walked up to her, he wanted to touch her but figured that it'd be best if he kept some distance.

"I deserved it you know."

"Bonnie-"

"I did Stefan. If I wasn't such a slut this wouldn't have happened to me. If I didn't-"

"Enough Bonnie." Stefan cut her off, "You did not deserve this, no one deserves this. The people who do this are pigs and I hope that they rot in hell. You call yourself a slut I think differently but let's just roll with it, people who aren't sluts sometimes get violated. You can dress in the most conservative wear you can think of and can still have this happen. You didn't do anything and I don't want that to come out of your mouth again."

Bonnie slowly nodded and Stefan took her hand and led her to the bed. He pulled back the sheets and let her get settled and kissed her temple.

"Do you want me to stay?"

"Duh"

Stefan chuckled loving the fact that she was returning back to herself even if it was just for a moment. He got rid of his shirt and wrapped his arms around. He intertwined their fingers and kissed the shell of her ear.

xxxx

Throughout the night Bonnie was tossing and turning. Stefan would whisper soothing words into her ear letting her know that he's was with her and that she was safe.

When she started to scream he decided to wake her up. He knew that it was bad to roughly shake a person who’s having a nightmare because it can make the dream worse than it already is.

"Babe, wake up" he softly shook.

When that didn't work he tried again and this time she shot up. She was breathing heavily and she broke out in tears.

"It's okay I'm here. I'll protect you I swear."

"Stefan?"

"Bonnie look at me look at me." He searched her eyes, "I'm here okay," he kissed her, "I'm here."

He laid her down so that they were facing each other. His forehead met hers keeping them as close as possible. He kissed her again and intertwined their fingers. She found comfort in his eyes and soon most of her fear went away. He instructed that she’d take deep breaths to slow down her rapid heart. He pulled her in closer to him when he noticed that her eyes were droopy. 

Bonnie slept peacefully for the rest of the night.