Elena couldn't remember the last time she'd had any girl time. Since her arrival here, she'd been spending most of her time with Damon. And more recently Dobby. And so when Bonnie had messaged her, Elena had been a bit surprised, and touched by her concern. And it made her realize just how much she'd missed her best friend.
So she'd been so happy to agree to a shopping trip. She might have been a bit late, but not by much. And seeing Bonnie standing there waiting for her, Elena's face lit up.