Bring me Back

Chapter 11

"You know Bonnie, I never thought I'd see the day you'd throw yourself at what's mine."

Bonnie stopped moving. Took a deep breath. And looked back up at Elena.

"You have got to be kidding me," she said rolling her eyes. "Elena. Stefan, from what I've heard has not been yours for a very long time. And I'm not throwing myself at anyone."

Bonnie reached her hand over to where Stefan was sitting next to her. She ran a hand down his arm, pleased when a shiver ran down his body, she leaned over and pressed a kiss to his cheek. She leaned back to look at Elena with a Damon-worthy smirk on her face.

"That was "throwing myself" at our dear Stefan as you so childishly put it." Bonnie stood up and grabbed the bag that she had brought in with her. "Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go wait in the car."

Not waiting for a response, Bonnie turned around and walked out the door.

Bonnie ran her hands over her face as she sat in the front seat of the car. Elena just got on her nerves so much. And there was the problem of her feelings for Stefan. She honestly didn't know what to think. She had to stay focused though, there was a witch out for her head, and she wasn't any closer to the answer than she had been a week ago.

When Elena and Stefan got back to the car, Elena took the back seat and Stefan took the passenger side because Bonnie was in the driver's seat. She put on her seatbelt and turned on the car. She figured driving would help clear her mind. As she turned to make sure the vampires were in, Elena gave her a glare, and Stefan, a small smile. She smiled back.

Within seconds they were back on the road. A rather uncomfortable silence filling the small space. She could feel Elena's anger coming in waves, mostly directed at her, but also slightly at Stefan for not defending her. But she also felt Stefan's calming presence beside her. Not judging her or questioning her. Just being there was enough.

When they got to Taos, New Mexico, which was where the magical remains had landed on when they found a more exact map, the trio booked a couple of nights at Days Inn Taos. There were two beds so Elena and Bonnie would share a bed while Stefan got his own. Usually this would not bother Bonnie at all. I mean her, Elena, and Caroline used to share a bed all the time. But now, with the growing anger between Elena and her, it was going to be a little uncomfortable.

They had packed lightly for the trip only bringing a small duffel bag each so that they could pack up and leave quickly if need be. Bonnie had brought her essentials with her, but also grimoires and items that she might need for a tracker spell, or any other.

Bonnie got dinner at a restaurant nearby and Elena and Stefan stayed behind to do some research. Though Bonnie did hope that they were talking out whatever problems they were having with each other. That's why, when she was finished with her meal, she went for a walk around town to get the lay of the land. There were plenty of tourist spots like skiing, art galleries, and historical stuff but Bonnie was looking closer at the small things. Like a little girl running down a back alley and coming out almost immediately a little up the road. A perfect escape route. And on the side of a dingy motel, a poor beggar man petting his dog, he seems to have camped out there. A possible obstacle. And she noticed that even though it was late, there were plenty of people around. Which could mean safety but if a magical fight broke out there it would risk exposing their kind and people could get hurt or get in the way.

Then there was the more magical side to the town. It was subtle, but it was there. A small shop here and there with back entrances that might keep more witchy items in the back. She noticed that because there were already some small ingredients needed for spells near the back. Then there was the unnaturally cool weather for this time of the year an especially in New Mexico. It was a clear sign of a cooling charm.

When Bonnie returned, she was pleased to see Elena and Stefan talking in a civil matter. And for once Elena did not seem to be shamelessly flirting with Stefan. But when Bonnie walked in a nasty expression once again came over her face and she announced she was going for a walk. She walked out the door not sparing the duo another glance.

Bonnie walked over to where Stefan was sitting, she grabbed a grimiore and started to look through it.

"How was your dinner? You were out long," Stefan remarked.

"It was good, thanks. I went for a walk after I thought that I'd give you and Elena some time to talk."

"Yeah, maybe it was good for us. She's still acting weird though."

"I'm sorry Stefan," she said sitting down next to him on the bed and putting down the grimoire.

"It's not your fault," he whispered.

And suddenly he was closer to her and she looked up at him.

Their noses were almost touching. And then he leant slightly down and brushed his lips against hers. It was so brief that Bonnie almost didn't think it happened.

A knock on the door interrupted the moment and Bonnie quickly stood up and ran to the door. She looked the hole to see Rebekah. What was she doing here?

Bonnie opened the door and was surprised when she not only came face to face with Rebekah but Kana as well. She immediately threw her arms around Kana and Kana hugged her back with fervor.

She pulled away. "What are you doing here?"

"Word travels fast in the magic community. I heard there was a target on your back, and I went to the place your first attack happened. But instead of seeing you, imagine my surprise when I am directed to an original vampire's house as your place of residence," she said with an almost scolding tone. "I had Rebekah bring me to your location as she wanted to come, and here I am."

"Well I'm glad you're here, come in."

The two women walked in and made themselves comfortable. Bonnie explained the situation.

Later Rebekah and she were outside leaning on a bar that kept people from falling over the edge of the pathway that led to all the other rooms of the motel.

"Stefan kissed me," she whispered, but she knew that her blonde best friend would hear her.

Rebekah looked at her with an unreadable expression on her face.

"It makes sense. When you came back to Mystic Falls, he was practically drooling on you," Rebekah replied.

"I can't deal with a relationship right now Rebekah."

"You know what's right for yourself Bonnie. I know you'll make the right decision in the end," Rebekah said quietly. She pulled herself from the bar and started to walk away. "And Bonnie I'm sorry for being such a bitch to you before you left."

"That's alright. Best friends forever right?"

"Right," Rebekah said with a smile on her face. Then she walked into the room next to Stefan, Elena, and Bonnie's room.

Bonnie continued to stand there in silence. And Stefan was now in Rebekahs place.

She turned to look at him.

"Stefan, you know that can't happen again right?"

He smiled sadly as if he understood. "I know, Bonnie" he said quietly.

Bonnie nodded and went back to the room to get ready for bed, a lingering sadness felt in her chest. Rebekah was wrong, she had no idea what was right for her.

A/N: So sorry it took so long!