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Summary: Following the death of her father, a young woman returns home with a little more baggage than when she left. On top of that, she is in for a rude awakening when the man who broke her heart returns.

Song in Chapter:

'Saturday Nights' - Khalid

Chapter 1

All These Years

Three Years Ago

February 5th, 2016

The chilly, thick air blew carelessly through the 18 year olds hair as she navigated through the streets, latched to her brother's side. The air didn't have an effect on Nate as much as it did his sister, Bonnie. After a night of arguing which turned into pleas and begging, the two finally came together with a compromise.

It was Bonnie's 18th birthday. Though the legal drinking age is 21, breaking a few rules was on the birthday girls agenda. Their parents were out of town. Except being out of town meant neither of them had transportation. Nate's car was in the shop, he was too embarrassed to ask his friends for a ride. Bonnie on the other hand decided against it. She hadn't jumped on the whole permit and license right at 16 bandwagon and she wasn't in a hurry either, now that she is 18.

Her nerves were getting the best of her. The older boy could tell because the closer they got to the party, Nathan's younger sister's clutch would get tighter and tighter around his arm. "Chill," he spoke easily.

"I-I am chill."

Nate shook his head. "They're all people you know. Just don't act weird."

Don't act weird, don't act weird.

Was I acting weird? Bonnie thought. They were almost to Vicki Donovan's home. Vicki being Nate's girlfriend. "But try to act surprised. I didn't exactly have time to tell Vick that you know about the party, okay?" Bonnie nodded in agreement. She'd definitely try her best.

Following her brother through the house and to the back, Bonnie already knew what was coming. Upon entering, people that Bonnie didn't know came out of hiding, screaming Happy Birthday to surprise her.

When the reaction received wasn't the reaction that was expected, everybody's faces fell. Trying her best to show true shock, she failed miserably. "Ha, you got me!" Bonnie called out sarcastically. Scattered chuckles were heard from about before everyone dispersed and continued to party.

Vicki approaches her boyfriend and his sister. "You told her? Really, Nate?"

Bonnie intervened. "If I may just say, h-he didn't tell me anything. I figured it out on my own."

Excusing himself, Nate left his sister and girlfriend alone. "Proves you're the smart Bennett once again, huh?" Vicki complimented.

"You know it." Bonnie agreed.

The two girls shared a laugh before Vicki went off to find Nathan. Bonnie casually made her way through the crowds of people, saying hi to the few that she knew. Her lopsided grin turned full smile when she spotted her best friend.

"Look what the cat dragged in!" Shouted Caroline who was already a bit too tipsy for her own good. "I was beginning to think that you weren't going to show up."

Bonnie rolled her eyes, hugging the blonde who hugged her back even tighter. "And miss my surprise party? No way." Bonnie replied, snarky. "Exactly how many drinks have you had?"

"Only about the entire bottle of vodka." Came another voice. Turning around, Bonnie almost immediately jumped on the man in front of her. Holding her firmly, Stefan Salvatore threw his head back in laughter. "Happy Birthday, Bon." He cooed.

"I can't believe you're here!"

Stefan had been gone since the beginning of sophomore year. After his mother had remarried and moved him from Virginia to the sunny coasts of Florida. Stefan and Bonnie had always been close, having grown up with each other over the beginning years of their lives.

"I wouldn't miss your birthday for the world. Especially the big 18." He explained.

"Well I'm so happy that you're here."

Being the sloppy drunk that she was, Caroline slipped her arm over Stefan's shoulder. "To the dance floor, Stefan!" She exclaimed, her voice faking a poor french accent.

Stefan looked at Bonnie, his eyes begging her to take his place. She knows that he doesn't dance but it's her birthday and she'd give anything to see him dance and try to keep up with a drunk Caroline.

"A drink! For you." Matt Donovan, Vick's younger brother and another friend of Bonnie's said. "Drink up, birthday girl."

"Are you trying to get me drunk, Matty?" Bonnie asked. Matt said nothing, only egging the cup towards her. "Fine, you menace." She teased, taking the cup into her hand.

Throwing it back, she felt the cool drink glide down her throat. The taste made her shiver and the burn of the alcohol warmed her body. "Dang, Bon! Straight and no chaser? I would have never guessed."

Bonnie smirked. "It's my birthday and I'll drink if I want to."

"Now that's a motto I can get behind!" Matt announced. Taking her hand, the two creeped towards a table full of drinks deciding that they'd help themselves.

Four more drinks and one huge slice of pizza later, Bonnie was definitely beginning to feel good. Real good. After disappearing from her friends, she found herself on the other side of the house and in the front yard. Lying on the grass, she looked up at the stars.

"You over the party too?" A pretty familiar voice asked, approaching Bonnie. Bonnie looked over and took in their appearance. Black boots were the first thing she saw. Glancing farther up, dark blue jeans and a white shirt with a black leather jacket was what she saw next. Lastly shown blue eyes as blue as the ocean staring down at her.

"You could say that," she hiccuped. Bonnie wasn't looking to throw up anytime soon, let alone while laying down so she quickly but carefully stood up. "I just needed to be alone." She decided.

"Yeah, me too." He responded. "I don't even know whose birthday party this is. I was just told there'd be alcohol."

Scoffing louder than intended, she looked at him. "Sorry." She apologized. "I uh, it's… it's my party actually." Bonnie clarified.

"Wait… Bonnie?" He asked.

"The one and only." She looked at him once more. Something about him was familiar, she just couldn't put her finger on what that something was. "Do I know you?"

"It's me, Damon? Stefan's older brother?"

That's it! Bonnie completely forgot that Stefan had a brother. "Oh my god, yeah! Right. I-It it's been so long."

"That it has, I mean I barely recognized you."

"The last time I saw you was the going away party." She recalled, making the "last time" about 4 years ago now. Stefan and Bonnie were 14, making Damon at the time 18. Making him about 22 years old right now. "I can't believe you didn't remember me." Bonnie teased, only slightly offended.

"Hey, you didn't remember me either." Damon pointed out.

"Touché."

"Damon? Damon, where are you?" A feminine voice called out. A shadow of a figure could be seen ahead, coming towards the two. Coming into the soft light coming off the front porch, appeared a girl. With long and straight brunette hair that cascaded down her back, Elena Gilbert came walking up. "What are you doing out here?" She asked, looking at Damon, barely giving Bonnie a second glance.

"Just talking to an old friend." He replied, teasing Bonnie with his elbow. Bonnie chuckled lightly, shifting her weight between her legs. "Lena, this is Bonnie. It's her birthday."

Elena nodded, giving Bonnie a small smile. "Oh? Happy Birthday." She congratulated. "We should get going, don't you think?"

Damon nodded slightly, squeezing Elena's hand then released his grip. "Yeah." He acknowledged. "Hey, happy birthday, Bon. It was good seeing you again. After all these years." Coming in close, he wrapped one arm around her back.

Bonnie not being exactly 100% sober only eased into his touch a little. "Yep. After all these years" she repeated, a slight slur to her voice. "Nice meeting you, Eliza."

"It's Elena." Elena corrected, a pinch of bitterness came off her tongue.

Bonnie smiled. "Right, I'm sorry." She apologized. "Uh, drive safe." Before the couple could respond, Bonnie quickly walked around them, sulking back towards the party.

Almost instantly, the clumsy girl tripped over her own feet and fell into another body. "Woah, Bon. You okay?"

Thank god it was Stefan that caught her and not some rando that would probably just drop her back down just to fall on her ass. Looking up at her long lost bestie, he could see in her eyes that she wanted to leave. "Want me to take you home?" No words left her mouth, just giving her friend a small nod instead.

Stefan helped the birthday girl into his small red car. "What is this? A clown's car?" Bonnie joked, giggling to herself once Stefan buckled her in.

"You're a mean drunk, Bonnie." He said, faking sadness as he got into the car himself. "Don't diss my car."

Putting her hands up in defense, she chuckled. "Okay, Stefaaaaan."

"Where'd you and your two left feet sneak off to anyway? You missed the cake."

She gasped. "Then who'd they'd sing happy birthday to?!"

He snickered. "To each other. Everyone was fucking plastered, Bon."

"Oh well." She sighed, looking out the window and watching the different houses and cars that they passed.

The next two minutes were driven in silence. There was only about five minutes left until they were at Bonnie's house.

"I saw Damon you know."

Stefan glanced at Bonnie before looking back at the road. "Yeah? What'd he have to say?"

Cause I care, I care about you

There's nowhere I'd rather be

Than right here around you

"Not much. He barely remembered me."

Stefan scoffed. "Of course he didn't."

"Met his girlfriend too." Bonnie looked at Stefan and smiled. "She's… nice."

"Elena's… Elena. Her and Damon are more on and off than Ross and Rachel."

A loud cackle sputtered out. "I can't believe you just referenced Friends, Stefan!"

"Shut up." He quipped.

"It's not my fault you're lame."

Stefan rolled his eyes. Coming up on Bonnie's street, the car drove a few more miles before Stefan parked out front of Bonnie's home. "Need help getting in?"

"You're quite handsy tonight, mister." Bonnie said, poking a bit more fun at Stefan. His eyes narrowed at her. "No. You've done enough for me tonight, thank you." Unbuckling her seatbelt, Bonnie leaned over and give her friend a kiss on the cheek. "Is this goodbye again?"

Stefan smiled. "Not this time."

"Good because I don't want you leaving anytime soon. Got it?"

He nodded. Bonnie looked at him once more before opening the door to his car. Stepping out, she turned and shut the door. "Hey Bonnie? Wait." Stefan said out of the rolled down window.

"Yeah?"

"I almost forgot… I got you something." He insisted. Stefan followed suit in getting out of the car and reached into his jacket pocket. Pulling out a small velvet box, he handed it to her.

"Aww, Stef." She cooed and opened the box. Inside laid a silver necklace with a small amethyst stone right in the middle. "Stefan, this is absolutely stunning." Bonnie carefully took out the necklace and looked at it more in-depth. Stunning is what it was. The stone was smooth and had little flecks of white that glistened beautifully.

Stefan took the necklace from her hands to which Bonnie turned around. Her eyes followed the necklace as it lay gently on her neck. Clasping it on his best friend, Bonnie turned back with a loving smile on her face. "Thank you for the best birthday surprise and present ever."

"Only the best for the best." He amended, pulling her in for a hug. "Happy Birthday, Bon." Stefan whispered into her hair as she held him close.

"I love you, Stefan." She reminded him, their hands leaving each other as she went to climb the front steps of her house.

I care, care about you

There's nowhere I'd rather be

"Can you say that again? I didn't quite catch it the first time!" He called out, teasing her.

Flicking off her best friend, Bonnie disappeared into her house. Smiling to himself, Stefan circled his car and got in. He waited patiently until he saw the front door close and the lights inside turn on before driving off.

They don't care about you

Nowhere like I do

The love between those two best friends was forever. Even if the most unexpected things were to happen…. It was a bond unbreakable… almost.

Unlike my other stories, this one is AU except it's all human! (I promise) It's strictly Bamon with Stefonnie and Delena undertones.

This story goes between little things that happened in the past as well as what's happening in the present.

I am extremely excited to put this out to be read.

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