The Vampire Diaries: Trinity

Chapter Three: Friday Night Bites

Trinity runs in circles around her house, in the shape of a small Labrador. The doorbell rings and she brings herself to an abrupt stop. She slides across the wooden floor, she paws the ground in the attempt to stop, but slides head first into a wall. She releases a small whine. She gathers her bearings, shaking her head back and forth before shifting back into her human form. She stands up, raising a hand to her head. "Damn." She whispers. She puts her hand down and walks to the door. "Hey." She greets when she sees Stefan.

He looks at her curiously. "What was that noise?"

Trinity looks down sheepishly. "That was me." Stefan stares at her. "In the shape of a puppy...sliding into a wall." Though he tries to fight it, a small laugh escapes his lips. Trinity rolls her eyes. "Let it out." She says. Stefan burst into laughter. Trinity nods her head. "Yeah, yeah. It's hilarious."

Stefan finally sobers, a smile still on his face. "Alright." He says. "Why were you a puppy?"

"I was trying to run off the energy. I was an eagle last night, but it wasn't enough." She explains, grabbing her bag and closing the door behind her.

"Why don't we go out to the woods sometime?" Stefan asks. "You could run while I feed."

Trinity nods her head. "I'd like that." She says, getting into the car.

In front of the school, Bonnie talks to Elena. "I'm not saying don't date the guy. I'm just saying take it slow." She says.

"You were the one who said to go for it." Elena tells her.

"Now I'm saying take it slow."

Elena looks at her. "Why the about-face?"

Bonnie shakes her head. "It's not an about-face. You're single for the first time in your entire high school career. It's the perfect time to play the field."

"Oh, because I'm so that girl." Elena said sarcastically.

"What about Trinity?" Bonnie asks. "They hang out all the time. Don't you think that something might happen?

Elena shakes her head. "First of all, you're the one who told me that they are only friends. Second; I talked to Trinity, and she's made it very clear that she's not into Stefan. Seriously, what are you not saying?"

"It's stupid." Bonnie says.

"Bonnie..." Elena gives her a searching look.

"What?"

"Spit it out." Elena urges.

"I accidentally touched Stefan." She says. "And got a really bad feeling."

"Is that it? Bonnie." Elena chides.

"It was bad bad!"

"Is the whole witch mojo thing again?"

"You know what? I'm just concerned. This is me expressing concern about my best friend's new boyfriend."

"And I love you for it, I do. But I feel good. It's been a hard year, and I'm starting to kind of feel like things are getting back to normal again. And you know what? Stefan is a big part of that."

Stefan and Trinity walk up. "Good morning, Elena. Good morning, Bonnie." He says.

"Hey guys." Trinity gives a small wave.

"Hey, um, I gotta find Caroline. She's not answering her phone. So I'll see you guys later." Bonnie walks away.

"Bonnie, wait..." Elena calls after her.

They watch her go, Stefan turns to Elena. "She doesn't like me very much."

"She doesn't know you." Elena tells him. "She's my best friend. She's just looking out for me. But when she does, she will love you."