Bonnie slowly walked out of the restroom and gathered her books from the table she'd left them on. She was now a second year law student at New Orleans Law School. She'd transferred her records from Virginia and finished her undergrad at New Orleans University and then she'd applied and was accepted, with no need for compulsion, into the law school. While Bonnie enjoyed being a witch, she also wanted to help people in more ways than magic. Also after some talks with Rebekah this was just her first life. Bonnie was a witch and she could live a bunch more lives and do a bunch more things if her heart desired. She was nervous to return home, but she knew if she wasn't home by 5pm they would worry. While they had lived moderately peaceful, threats were always looming around and you could never be too careful.
After that night, Klaus made good…very good on his promise. But just as Bonnie believed her place in Mystic Falls was in the background of everyone else's story, she soon began to feel as though she was in the background of Klaus' story. Klaus was not just the hybrid, he was a brother, friend, and a father. While everyone knew something was going on between Klaus and Bonnie no one directly asked them. Hayley had cornered her during breakfast the next morning and asked and Bonnie had explained that she'd just shared a drink with him after a long day as usual, and Hayley accepted the explanation. While she never had any feelings for Klaus, the thought that he could possibly be with someone like Bonnie made her feel happy. Bonnie loved Hope and her spirit was so kind, she was good for him. Rebekah would sometimes tease Bonnie if she was going out wearing something sexy that it would make Klaus jealous. Bonnie would just laugh things off and so that is how things continued for 4 years. By day Klaus was a friend, brother, and father, and by night he was…in Bonnie's bed or vice versa. This pregnancy worried Bonnie because she wasn't even sure what she was to Klaus, she wasn't sure where she would fit in Klaus' personal bubble. While they had all made her feel like family, there were some moments when Bonnie realized that she would always be on the outside with Klaus, because his heart was already full for his siblings, and his daughter, and even Hayley.
One night after mind blowing sex, Bonnie had woken up to find that she was in his bed alone. She slid her clothes on and found him sitting at the piano with Hope sitting beside him, Hayley was leaning over the piano watching Klaus try and teach Hope a scale. The moment was so lovely and intimate she felt as if she were intruding, even just by standing at the door and watching. Soon she saw Elijah emerge from the other side of the room smiling as he placed his arm around Hayley's waist, giving her a light kiss on the lips. Rebekah and Freya entered from the same side as Elijah, sitting on the chairs near the piano and laughing and smiling as well. A real family. Bonnie had never experienced that. She even remembers at a young age watching Elena and Jeremy with their parents, playing games in their front yard. The laughter, the smiles, Bonnie had never felt that type of connection before.
He'd never been one for PDA or labels so he preferred to keep his personal affairs with his little witch, mostly behind closed doors. Although sometimes he would find himself stealing a kiss from her while walking in the Quarter together, or when she would be in the kitchen helping Freya with a spell or dinner, and the time when he appeased Hayley and celebrated Christmas for Hope and he found Bonnie standing under the mistletoe sipping her coco admiring the tree, he still doesn't remember walking over to her, but when he found himself toe to toe standing in front of her, he'd tilted her chin up and kissed her lips, right in front of his family. Everyone quietly watched them for a moment then just lightly smiled and continued opening gifts, knowing that Klaus would kill anyone who dared to mention he display of affection for his little witch. Bonnie had become a constant in his life and he knew even with his centuries of education in all aspects of life he would never be able to put into words the type of adoration he felt for her. When he'd sought her help years ago it was in the desperation to protect his child, when she'd accepted his offer he was surprised at how quickly she bonded with his family. He was surprised at how her presence seemed to calm him, make him feel secure. At night he worshipped her body, and during the day he protected her with the rest of his family. He was so proud of the young woman she had become, finishing college and now in law school, Bonnie was becoming her own person and carving her own path in this world.
But now as Klaus sat in his bedroom, fiddling with the box in his hand, he felt worried. Bonnie had been distant lately. He began to notice it a few days ago.
Usually every Sunday Elijah would take Hayley out for brunch, and Klaus would watch Hope and Bonnie would help. Usually Klaus would cook breakfast while Bonnie and Hope played in the garden. Bonnie had begun to show Hope some beginner's magic and because Hope loved doing magic and learning new things she loved spending time with Bonnie. They would grow flowers and float feathers together. Klaus would watch them from a window, Hope laughing and clapping her hands as Bonnie would make a bird appear to her. They would eat breakfast then go into the Quarter or paint together. Well Klaus and Hope would paint, and Bonnie would read. Bonnie was horrible at drawing and painting, and out of frustration would always throw her little art endeavors away. Klaus would laugh at the stick figures Bonnie would draw and Bonnie would pout and Hope would hug her telling her the drawings were nice and that would always bring a warm smile to Bonnie's heart.
Then last Sunday everything changed. First Bonnie hadn't come to bed the night before but opted to stay in Freya's room after they'd partied the night before, claiming she had to take care of a drunk Freya, and a drunk Rebekah was now having a male model in the living room for a late night snack. Then the next morning he could tell she was barely paying attention to Hope's attempts to grow a flower in the garden by herself. Her mind seemed pre occupied. Then during breakfast Hope asked a question that seemed to upset Bonnie. "Bonnie...are you just my dad's friend? Or are you my dad's special friend like Uncle lijah and mommy are special friends?" Klaus was still in the kitchen cooking when he heard the question, he was also curios to know. Bonnie blinked a few times, seemingly to be in real contemplation on the question. "…I don't know" she said more to herself, but Klaus heard her clearly. "…I mean, we are friends…really good friends" she said attempting to answer her question. But Hope being the curios 6-year-old she was, was not convinced. "Really, because sometimes dad kisses your hand just like Uncle lijah does with mommy, also sometimes dad sniffs your hair or shoulder, and mommy does that to Uncle lijah and she says it's a thing wolfs do with their special friends" Bonnie was quiet, she had no idea how to answer her question because she truly didn't know the answer. Her and Klaus had become comfortable with their daily routine and had never had the 'what are we?' conversation. He'd been pre occupied with his art and family's safety, she'd been busy with school and growing her craft. They didn't really do dates, unless quiet nights alone in his studio counted, and Bonnie certainly couldn't say 'hey Hope your dad and I are friends with benefits…?' She also couldn't compare their relationship to that of Elijah and Hayley, they had professed their love publicly on many occasions, they vacationed together, they even wore matching rings symbolizing their bond in the wolf community. Bonnie was unsure of how to answer and Hope's question had sent Bonnie spiraling, now also wanting to know the status of their relationship.
"Hey Hope, lets go see if your dad is finished cooking breakfast" Bonnie says plastering a smile on her face. Hope being a child is quickly distracted with the thought of food and jumps from her seat and runs into the kitchen with Bonnie trailing behind her.
Klaus is unsure of how he feels with Bonnie's revelation that she is unsure of who she is to him. He smiles when Hopes comes bouncing in demanding breakfast be served and he happily obliges her. When Hope helps him carry in the plates he sees Bonnie standing at the kitchen door and as he passes her, he leans down and gives her a quick kiss. It's the only thing he can think to do in the moment. Bonnie smiles and grabs the juice sitting on the kitchen counter carrying it into the dining room.
Klaus watched Bonnie while she was eating. He watched her and realized that he no longer wanted his family to wonder about their relationship, especially his daughter. He should've known that Hope would eventually ask questions about Bonnie, she'd been there since Hope was a few months old, and now Hope had grown so close to her not just because of her being a witch, but because Hope could sense that Bonnie was very important to her father. Klaus made a few phone calls after breakfast while Hope and Bonnie continued to practice their magic.
Later that day he found Bonnie alone in her room, she was lying down on her bed staring up into the ceiling. When she heard him close the door she leaned over to see him joining her on the bed. Klaus wanted to talk to her about Hope's question at breakfast but he wasn't sure how to breach the topic. Never in a thousand years had Klaus had a 'girlfriend', or a woman that was so close to his family that she was considered his 'girlfriend'. He was about to say something but as soon as he laid beside Bonnie and wrapped his arms around her, all thoughts of the day left his mind. He kissed her lips and Bonnie complied with the kiss, moving her body closer to his and placing her hands on his chest. Bonnie savored these quiet moments with him.
He'd grown accustomed to the feeling of her in his arms, if felt so natural. He'd been so consumed with everything else around him that it never occurred to him that Bonnie did not know what she meant to him. That she didn't know how important she was to him, and that she was so insecure about her place in his life that she was hesitant to answer Hope's curious questions about their relationship. Klaus realized that while he was a private person and just didn't want to share Bonnie or her affection with anyone else, Bonnie must have thought that he wanted to hide her and their relationship.
Bonnie lightly moaned as Klaus trails his hands from her waist to her thighs to the inside of her thighs, pulling her sundress up and around her waist. His hands rubbed the center of her panties, which dampened quickly under his ministrations. Klaus leans closer to Bonnie and uses his other hand to quickly unzip her dress and pulling it off her body. He takes her in, and scoops his free hand inside her lacy bra gathering one of her breast in his hand as he leans down to lightly bite her nipple. "Oh…Nik" Bonnie says lowly. He loved it when she called him Nik. He then moved his attentions to the other breast, freeing it from the cup as well. Bonnie pulled Klaus' shirt above his head, and he made quick work of his pants and boxers. Bonnie yelped as he quickly snatched her panties off, ripping them at the seams. Bonnie hit him on the shoulder, that was the 6th pair of panties she'd lost this month because of him. "I'll buy you a new pair love" he said while trailing kisses down her breasts, rib cage, stomach and then her thighs. Bonnie moaned when Klaus' mouth finally touched her center. He lavished her core with kisses, using tongue and fingers to bring her to orgasm. Bonnie ran her fingers through Klaus' hair as he lapped up her essence, savoring every taste. "Nik…please" Klaus lifted his head and kissed her shoulder, "tell me what you want love" Klaus loved to hear her beg for him. It let him know that he had the same pull on her that she had on him. "I want you…inside me…" Bonnie said through ragged breaths as Klaus still used his finger to rub inside her. Klaus smirked and positioned himself above her, he slowly entered her fully and they both moaned at the sensation. Klaus slowly fucked her into the mattress as Bonnie wrapped one leg around his waist and kept her arms on his shoulders. Klaus kissed her and flipped their position, pulling Bonnie on top of him. Bonnie loved this position because it was the angle that allowed him to be so deep inside of her. She kept her hands on his chest as she sat up and rode him. It wasn't long before she was reaching another orgasm, and Klaus was looking up at her. In awe of her. Bonnie Bennett the most powerful witch walking this earth was currently riding him and cumming on his cock. It definitely was always an ego boost for him. But mostly Klaus was in awe of her because he got to see this powerful woman in such an intimate way. She allowed him to have her body, and Klaus was more than grateful for the opportunity, never wanting to let her go. As Klaus gets closer to his orgasm he lifts Bonnie as he sits up, leaning against the headboard, putting them in a sitting position. Bonnie adjusts to the new position and wraps her arms around his neck kissing him hard. Klaus quickens his pace and grips her waist roughly, as he climaxes spilling himself inside her.
After that they shower together and Klaus playfully nipped at Bonnie's shoulder and neck as she attempted to wash her body. She would giggle and Klaus would laugh. It was one of the few times the hybrid was playful and fully relaxed, letting his guard down and being content.
Bonnie loaded her books into the backseat and waved goodbye to some of her classmates, wishing them a nice weekend. As she pulled into the drive way she fixed her hair in the mirror and smooth out her clothes. She would tell him later tonight, and regardless of his response, she was going to keep and protect her baby. When Bonnie walked into the house everything seemed normal Elijah was fussing in the kitchen with Hayley, Rebekah was setting the table, and she could hear shuffling upstairs that she guessed was Klaus in his studio. As soon as she walked into foyer, Hope ran up to her pulling her arm very excited to show her something she'd been practicing all day. Bonnie smiled and allowed Hope to drag her into the living room, all the while hearing Hayley chastise Hope telling her to at least let Bonnie sit down and rest before dinner. But Hope was determined. When Bonnie came into the living room behind Hope Freya was on the floor with 3 unlit candles sitting in front of her. "She has been waiting for you. She refused to show me until you got home" Freya said laughing as Hope smiled and sat down beside Bonnie. Together the 3 witches sat in a circle. Hope smiled and closed her eyes and then Bonnie watched as 1 candle lit and then the next 2 lit up. Bonnie and Freya both clapped their hands, extremely proud of her. Hope beamed so happy to have the 2 most powerful witches as her teachers and protectors.
"I hope everyone is in the mood for Italian, I made pasta and alfredo" Elijah announced as he came into the living room.
As everyone sat down to dinner, Hayley passed her phone to Freya, Bonnie, and Rebekah showing videos of Elijah hand making the pasta, and measuring out ingredients. Even throwing some batches of the pasta away, saying he was not satisfied with them. The ladies giggled at a flustered Elijah in the kitchen. "I will not be ashamed in my pursuit of perfection" he said while narrowing his eyes at Hayley. He'd been so consumed in his cooking he hadn't noticed her videoing him. After dinner, everyone was surprised to see Klaus stand and make an announcement. "Brother, because you have given us such a wonderful meal I thought it only sincere I provide dessert, in the garden everyone" the family raised their eyebrows suspiciously at him. Even Bonnie was taken aback. Klaus would sometimes help with the cooking, but to have made dessert and be in the garden seemed so…strange. Everyone immediately knew Klaus was planning something. But they obliged and followed him into the garden. As they entered the garden they were surprised to see a huge table draped in a white cloth covered with beignets and champagne filled glasses.
Bonnie's mouth automatically watered at the sight of the beignets, they were her favorite. "Niklaus this is…" Elijah of all people seemed to be at a loss for words. "Oh wow" Hope yelled at the sight of the fire flies that seemed to be flying above them and suddenly as if out of nowhere a string quartet appeared, they had been softly playing since they arrived in the garden. "Ok Nik, the hell is going on" Rebekah said taking a glass of champagne. Klaus clasped his hands together and looked out at his family. "Elijah, Rebekah, and Freya you are my siblings and I love you all very much, and there's nothing in this world I wouldn't do for you all" All three of his siblings seemed so touch by the sentiment, they were almost moved to tears. "Hayley you will always have a place in my heart as the mother of my child, and I thank you for your strength and courage" Bonnie suddenly felt uncomfortable. Klaus had planned something for his family and she was there. He was naming everyone individually, Bonnie felt awkward. Would he even acknowledge her or say something heartfelt? 'Bonnie you're a little witch and you're a great shag' she imagined him saying. Bonnie slowly moved to the back of the table, closer to the string quartet. Then Klaus knelt down and smiled at Hope, who had sugar around her mouth from the beignet, "…and you my little wolf, are the greatest gift I could ask for" Hope hugged Klaus and everyone smiled. A lone tear fell down Bonnie's cheek at the thought of Klaus not accepting their child the way he did Hope.
Klaus then stood up and took the tiny box out of his hand. Rebekah knowing a ring box automatically, squealed at the sight and looked to Bonnie who somehow had come to be standing at the end of the table. "But all of you already know that. In my everyday words and actions, you all already know that I care for you. But sadly it seems I have neglected a very important person in my life. I haven't told her how she makes my world brighter, how enamored I am with her power and strength, how even though she's a horrendous artist, she has been my muse for these past years…" Bonnie could hardly breath as the family all began to turn and look at her as Klaus spoke. Everyone wore warm smiles as Klaus spoke and Bonnie was attempting to calm her heartbeat and not burst into tears at Klaus' beautiful words. Klaus then walked up to Bonnie, who was still frozen in place, he knelt in front of her and opened the box revealing a beautiful 3 karat diamond ring, with a white gold band. It was simple and elegant just like Bonnie.
"Bonnie in front of our family, I want to tell you that love is not an adequate description for how I feel about you, because it does not fairly summarize the complexities that is our relationship and its evolution. I adore you Bonnie…marry me" Bonnie stares at the ring, then to everyone in the family who is silently holding their breath waiting on her answer, honestly it's been a long time coming everyone silently thinks. Then Bonnie looks into Klaus' eyes, so beautiful and sincere. "Klaus…yes…of course…yes" Bonnie says as Klaus slides the ring on her finger. Of course it's a perfect fit and Klaus kisses the ring on her hand and gets up, wrapping his arms around Bonnie's waist and kissing her madly. The family clapped and cheered lifting their glasses of champagne in congratulations.