Banners strung across the hallway about the upcoming Halloween dance, and costume competition. Now that it was their final year in high school, Bonnie was ready to put all the silly school events behind her, and focus on becoming a college girl. Tucking a strand of hair behind her ear she listened as Caroline went on about a Halloween party at the Salvatore house. The thought of vampires celebrating Halloween brought Bonnie to laughter "Every day is Halloween for them, why would they want to have a party to celebrate it?" she asked waking into the cafeteria to see Elena, and Stefan waiting for them at their usual table. Caroline pushed the blonde strands of hair over her shoulder as she shrugged "Why wouldn't they? It's like the one night where they can let loose and just be themselves."
"Did you seriously just say what I think you said 'just be themselves'? Right, because we want those things to just be themselves, on a night where it's frightening already…" she said in disbelief.
"Oh just shush, you're coming." Caroline smacked at her arm playfully.
Rolling her eyes at no one in particular, they sat down across from Elena and Stefan who seemed to be lost in each other's eyes to notice Caroline or Bonnie were even there.
Caroline sighed as she shifted her attention back to Bonnie "You're coming though; we will find you a costume."
Tapping her finger against the table Bonnie shook her head from side to side "It's going to be a night of repetitive music, drinking and unwanted touching. I'd much rather pass…"
Caroline extended her bottom lip as she tilted her head to the side "But…It's going to be boring if…" she looked at the duo that was now sucking each other's face "…well you know…"
Blowing out a breath, Caroline was right. The poor girl would be bored, but only for a moment until she found the man of her 'dreams' as she liked to put it. However, maybe Bonnie would find her own man. It had been too long since she had felt the hand on a man touch her, after the break up with Jeremy she was on a bit of a dry spell.
"Fine…I guess I'll go…for you" she said making it sound like this was more of a chore than anything.
Clapping her hands Caroline squealed "I knew you would! We'll go after school to find costumes!"
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"What about this?" Caroline asked showing off a bright blue genie outfit complete with face mask, and golden slippers.
"…Umm, no, that is not really me." Bonnie glanced briefly before focusing back at the row of costumes.
"No Bon, for me." looking at the costume intently, she rose it up high giving a slight smile.
Looking back over at the costume, it would look nice on Caroline and well it would give the attention she so desperately wanted "That is definitely you, why don't you try it on?" she said pushing one costume after another.
"First we need to find something for you, and then I will." hanging the costume bag across her arm, they continued to look through the racks.
The girls remained quiet until Caroline gasped "This! Oh my god, this you need this!" Lifting up the costume revealed an Egyptian goddess, including fake gold jewelry and gold head piece.
"Wow, Caroline. Out of all the things you have picked this one is my favourite" she smiled taking a hold of the costume as she looked it over. Sure it was a little shorter then she would have enjoyed, but it truly was beautiful.
"Well come on, try it on!" Caroline said taking Bonnie by the elbow as she led them to the change rooms.
Bonnie stood in front of the mirror as she looked as herself; she truly looked like a goddess. "Come on Bon! I want to see!"
Sighing she gave herself one look before opening the door to reveal Caroline in her costume "Oh my god." squealing she began to clap her hands together "Yes! Okay yes that costume, Bonnie you need to get it!" she said before Bonnie could compliment on her costume.
"We're going to knock them dead" she laughed "Well, some others are going to die all over again." Hooking her arm with Bonnie's the girls looked at themselves.
Even now as they stood looking into the mirror Bonnie was excited, for the weekend. She couldn't wait to show just how sexy she could be.
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Friday had finally arrived, and the weekend only minutes away. Bonnie looked at the clock as it hit 3:00 and the bell soon followed. She had prepared for tonight from the way her eyeliner would swoop, to the way her hair would be set days prior to the party, but she really was excited to show everyone that she isn't some boring homebody she turned into.
Caroline stood in front of her desk as Bonnie placed her books into her bag "So, we head to your place first, and then mine to get ready. I think Elena is going to meet us at the party."
After months of Elena and Stefan dating it seemed like she was pulling apart from the group. What was always the three of them soon turned to just Caroline and herself. If it weren't for Caroline, Bonnie would have no one.
"Is it weird that I'm actually excited to go?" she asked while walking out of the building towards the parking lot.
Caroline shook her head and laughed "No Bon, you haven't gone out after your break up. So yeah, I would hope you were excited."
"You're right…I do deserve to have some fun." pulling out her keys she hit the button to unlock the doors.
"That's my girl." Caroline smiled "I'll meet you at your house."
Arriving at the house Bonnie motioned to Caroline that she would be back, and moments later she came running out the door costume in hand and a make-up bag in the other.
"Alright, let's go!" Bonnie said putting her things in the back seat before sitting in the passanger side.
Once arriving to the house, Bonnie and Caroline began to get ready. Caroline had decided on bright make up, while Bonnie chose more deep colours, purple, green and gold sat perfectly against her eyes making the green in her eyes pop.
"Wow…We look hot!" Caroline squealed as they look at eachother in the mirror. The costumes clearly did justice, and rightfully so. "I have to get a picture of this to post on facebook." Taking out her phone she took their picture before pocketing the phone.
"You sure it's not too much?" Bonnie asked suddenly feeling under-dressed, and painted like a clown.
"Oh shut up, Bon. You look sexy." She said winking at her.
"Thanks…" she smiled looking back into the mirror. This would be the first party Bonnie had went too without Jeremy at her side, on one side she was excited, the other was sadness. What if she was all alone for the whole night while Caroline enjoyed herself. Sighing to herself, she fixed the strands of hair that became caught in the head piece, trying not to feel sorry for herself.
Silence took over the room as the girls finished the last touches. Both unaware of the time until Caroline pulled out her phone as it chimed "Crap, we should have been there thirty minutes ago!"
Sending a quick text to Elena the girls were off to the famous Salvatore household. The driveway was scattered with various cars, and people walking up the driveway. Bonnie began to feel nervous all over again, what if Jeremy was there. She hadn't seen him in months; well she more avoided him then not seeing him.
Parking the vehicle Bonnie sat with her hands intertwined together "Caroline, what if…"
As if knowing exactly what she was going to say Caroline placed a hand onto her friend's hands "Bonnie, he won't Elena texted me saying that he was going to stay at home."
So that's why Caroline sent the text to Elena, she thought. Looking down at her hands she smiled, she really was lucky to have Caroline by her side.
Patting her hand Caroline smiled "Now come on, there is no need for two fine ladies to be sitting in a car while there is a party happening at this very moment."
Nodding both girls got out of the vehicle and walked towards the menacing mansion, loud music thumped and cheers were heard as they reached the door. To both of their surprise Stefan stood at the door, wearing a smurf costume "My guess is Elena picked the costume…" Caroline whispered.
"Oh my god…" Bonnie covered her mouth as Elena stood next to him wearing a smurfette costume.
"Hey ladies…" she stopped "You guys look amazing, right Stefan?" Elena asked looking over at Stefan who was already looking over Caroline and Bonnie "Wow, yeah you guys look great. Come on in, we have drinks, food, and a haunted house." He laughed.
The girls smiled as they made their way into the loud room leaving Elena and Stefan greeting the costumed guests.
"I'm going to get some drinks." Caroline yelled over the music.
"That sounds good." Bonnie said as if knowing what she was saying. Watching as Caroline left her Bonnie felt naked, and suddenly debating if her costume was to revealing. Tugging at the hem of her dress she looked around. People laughed, danced and generally had a good time. But here was Bonnie finding herself close to leaving.
Caroline had found someone to talk to even though Bonnie was certain she had stated that she was getting drinks for each of them.
"Having fun?" A voice asked beside her.
Rolling her eyes, here we go, she thought. "Oh yeah, you know loud music so I can't hear myself think is something I really enjoy." Crossing her arms over her chest she pressed her back against the wall, not dare looking at the man beside her.
"Oh if you like it so much maybe I'll the DJ to turn it up louder for you." He said laughing then moving closer beside until he stood right next to her.
"I was joking…" she said rolling her eyes once more before looking at him. Instantly she was taken back, before her stood a man with steel grey eyes that had a hint of blue flakes, full kissable lips, and dirty blonde hair that curled ever so slightly.
"Let me guess…" he said looking over her costume now that he finally got a good look at the caramel beauty that stood beside him "Cleopatra?" he asked pointing at her outfit.
Suddenly feeling lost at words she nodded, forcing herself to reply "Yeah, how could you guess?" she laughed and then looked over his costume. He wore a simple tunic, with a red sash and a leaf crown that completed the outfit. "You're…a Greek god?" she asked while tucking the strands of hair that fell out of place.
Laughing he shook his head from side to side "No, but I can see where you may have gotten confused. I'm the one and only Marc Anthony." He said resting his hands against his hips and puffing his chest out slightly.
Bonnie couldn't contain the laughter as she pressed her hands against her mouth laughing, of course she would find Marc Anthony, with her being essentially Cleopatra.
He smiled watching her break out in laughter; it was intoxicating as she covered her muffled laughs. "I'm Niklaus, and who might you be?"
Finally stopping her laughter she smiled at him "I'm Bonnie, nice to meet you Niklaus."
Picking up her hand with his he smiled "Oh, the pleasure is all mine. " bending down, and giving a soft kiss on the back of her hand he inhaled her intoxicating scent of vanilla, and strawberries.
Who was this guy, she asked herself. He was obviously too good to be true, and on top of that she had never seen him before.
"So, how do you know Stefan and Damon." She asked trying to keep the conversation going.
He thought to himself for a moment, did she know who the Salvatore's really were? "Stefan, Damon and I have known each other for far too long. What about you?"
"Stefan is dating one of my best friends." She said pointing to the Smurf and Smurfette duo.
He stifled a laugh as he looked at the couple, he would never be caught wearing some ridiculous couples costume "Poor girl, well more like poor Stefan at this moment." He continued his laughter.
They continued their chat, and soon found themselves more enthralled with each other than the party itself. Soon feeling too crowded in the room Bonnie shifted from one foot to the other before asking "Want to go outside to get some air?"
Niklaus smiled "I was about to ask the same thing." Extending his hand for her to go first and he followed behind. Bonnie watched as the group of people danced to the low thumping of the music, and in the distance Caroline was making out with Tyler, or at least who she thought was Tyler.
Once reaching the outdoors Bonnie inhaled the crisp night air, she hadn't realized how stuffy the room had become before going outside. They continued their walk towards an empty seating area nestled between the forest, and house that seemed to be ignored by the large group of people that sat on the grass.
"So, tell me about yourself Bonnie." Niklaus asked while sitting down on the outdoor couch.
Bonnie was never good at just talking about things, and she wouldn't know where to start so she smiled sitting next to him "What do you want to know?"
Pausing for a moment, a smirk spread across his beautiful lips "Are you seeing anyone?" A simple question made her stomach flip.
"Yes…" shaking her head, she didn't. "I mean, no…I did, but well not anymore." She ended suddenly feeling like an idiot.
Tilting his head from one side to the other Niklaus laughed "Let me guess, you just broke up with him?"
Nodding her head "Yeah, three months ago…but enough about that, what about you?"
Shaking his head, he hadn't been with someone in ten years, well not entirely true. He had slept with people but there was never any effort put forth "No, not for some time I'm afraid."
Laughing softly Bonnie shook her head "I find that hard to believe. I mean…" she blushed. Had she really just said that?
Another smirk crossed his lips "You do, hmm? Well perhaps if you let me take you out we can change that."
Bonnie swallowed hard, he really didn't hold back. It was if at any moment he could be gone, so with that "Seize the day!" came to mind. What about Jeremy? The voice in her head asked quietly. "Sure, I'd like that." She said blushing.
"Wonderful, how does tomorrow work?" he asked his smile still intact.
Again, he didn't hold back. Feeling her heart race she nodded "I have nothing planned, so yeah that works." She said digging through her purse until she found a pen "Here's my number." Quickly she jotted down the number on the palm of his hand making sure not to show just nervous she really was.
"BONNIE!" Caroline's voice screamed across the yard. Looking over her shoulder Caroline stood with her hands swaying from side to side "Come on! Let's go to the haunted house!" she screamed again.
Looking back over her shoulder at Niklaus she gave an apologetic smile "Sorry…" hiking her thumb over her shoulder "I promised I would…"
Placing his hand onto hers he smiled "No need to be sorry Bonnie, I will see you tomorrow." Leaning forward he kissed her lips, and she caved completely. It had been month's since her lips had been touched by another, and it was bliss. Wrapping her hand against the back of his neck, the kiss lingered she didn't want it to end, but the sound of Caroline screaming her name brought her back.
"Until tomorrow." He said onto her lips "Good night Cleopatra." Running his thumb against her jaw he pulled back.
"Until tomorrow." She said almost dazed "Good night." Standing up she walked towards Caroline, she could have killed her for what she did. But as she got closer Caroline's smile had widened as she watched the male follow, and eventually pass them.
"Who was that?!" Caroline asked eyeing up costumed hunk.
Finding herself watching as well Bonnie simply said "Well Caroline, that is Marc Anthony…" she ended with laughter as Caroline looked at her confused.
"You have some explaining to do! But first, let's go check out that haunted house!" Caroline said hooking her arm with hers as they made their way back to the house.
Where to start, Bonnie asked herself.
