Non-Forsaking Love (Stefonnie)

Chapter 7

Stefan was grateful that Bonnie let him chill at her place for a while until he felt stable enough to get back on his feet. Raina would always keep him company whenever Bonnie would go out and even when she didn't. They've had a few sleepovers and he figured that it was all part of her healing process.

Bonnie and Stefan haven't exchanged much words since the big kiss(es) and he understood. He was more ashamed of himself if anything; he told her that he was going to give her a fresh start but he gave into her lips and got lost in the memory of them. Even before that, at Raina's party, he made moves on her and that just wasn't fair. A knock on the door snapped him out of his thoughts and he turned to see just who was on his mind, his wife, wait, no, Bonnie.

"I was just about to go out for dinner do you want anything?"

He kept his eyes locked on hers not daring to see the rest of her in that dress.

"Where are you going?"

"Raina says she wants Subway so," Bonnie walked in further into the room, "but I might get me something less healthy, but it all depends on you." She finished her sentence sitting on the bed beside his legs.

"McDonald's?"

"You're the best."

He chuckled. "Wait, weren't you craving that stuff when you were pregnant?"

She nodded, "Yep. It's a wonder that I'm not sick of it yet."

He smiled quickly then a silence fell over them.

"You know this is the longest conversation that we had in a while."

She sighed. "I know, I just… I'm just so confused. I love you and I guess I'll come right out and say that a part of me wants to be with you-"

"Then why aren't we back together?"

She closed her eyes letting out a breath and tears lined her eyes. "Because I'm with Damon, Stefan. I don't want to hurt either of you and I've already hurt Damon on multiple accounts and seeing the look on your face means that I hurt you and it kills me."

"Baby, listen, I'll back off. You're in a relationship and it's not fair for you if I get in the mix of all that. I love you, so I'll back off."

Bonnie opened her mouth then closed it turning her head towards the door when she heard it open.

"Oh, mom, I thought you left."

"I'm just on my way out, I was asking your dad what he wanted."

Raina nodded and Bonnie stood as she walked further into the room. She noticed the look on her parents' faces and she personally was trying to keep it together herself because she heard the whole thing. She didn't mean to eavesdrop but when she was going to check in on her dad, she heard them talking. Raina smiled and climbed on the bed resting her head on her fathers chest. Stefan's hand wrapped around her then kissed her head.

"How are you doing?" Stefan asked.

"I should be asking you that question."

"Yeah, but I mean, you know since you shot a gun for the first time. I know that must've been scary."

"It was at first but I'm okay now."

"I'm proud of you, Rain, I really am. You are so strong."

She only smiled and snuggled in closer to him glad that he was alright.

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Bonnie sat on Damon's lap as they chowed down on Chinese food. He called just as she pulled up to Subway and invited her over so she got Raina and Stefan their food and dropped it off before going over to Damon's. They talked about the break-in and she admitted that she shared a kiss with her ex, but didn't go into how long or how many times. He seemed to understand which she was thankful for and she told him such.