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Dance me to the End of Love

"We're going down

And you can see it too

We're going down

And you know we're doomed

My dear

We're slow dancing in a burning room"

- John Mayer

Enzo walked Bonnie to the door.

- Thank you for this special night Lorenzo – Bonnie said turning toward Enzo.

- So, how about the romance? Did it grow on you, Love? – he asked with a cheeky smile.

- Well… - Bonnie held him in suspense – Actually I have to admit that it felt pretty great to have something like that prepared for you. So this time you win – don't get used to it though – she smiled.

- Then, my job is done – Enzo rubbed his hands together – I should probably be going.

- Ah, no…..Not just yet – said with sadness Bonnie – A nightcup?

- I don't know, Love.

- Oh, come on Grandpa! It's our tradition - she gently poked his side – Please? I doubt you would like to ruin such great night for me - she added pouting.

- Oh, you're good, Little Lady – Enzo laughed – Alright then if you insist but only for a little while.

And they walked side by side to the cabin.

She took the glasses and the bottle of bourbon out while he lit the fire. She poured the golden liquor for them as he put the Leonard Cohen's vinyl on. The music started to murmur slowly sinking both of them in. It was as if nothing else existed in that moment - just this wooden warm cabin in the middle of the forest in central Virginia. And the two of them sitting side by side on the sofa with their shoulders gently touching. And nothing else but the warmth.

- I'm glad you enjoyed tonight Bonnie, you deserved it – Enzo finally broke the warm silence.

It felt different between them tonight. More awkward and yet weirdly more comfortable.

- I'm glad you made me do this - she answered and put he hand on his muscular forearm.

He looked looked at her and got up.

- May I have this dance, Little Lady? - he asked and pulled his hand towards her.

- Oh God Enzo, really? – she chuckled, blushed slightly and looked at him - I suppose you may - she said finally giving him her hand.

Fire was slowly shimmering in the fireplace giving the room half-dark/half-orange shade. The two of them were peacefully swaying in the middle of the room to Cohen's "Dance Me to the End of Love".

One of his hands interlocked with hers, the other quite tightly wrapped around her tiny waist, holding her so close to his chest.

Both of their hearts beating fast. Both of their senses heightened.

For the first time since they met she had him that close and felt so comfortable. Enzo could feel her body relaxing, melting in his warm embrace. Bonnie overpowered with his surprisingly balmy touch, put her cheek to his chest and closed her green eyes. He lowered his head so that his cheek could touch her temple.

And they swayed like this. Out of space, out of time. Like nothing else mattered in that intimate and pristine moment. No vampires, no witches, no crazy lunatics wanting to hurt them. No betrayal, no abandonment, no loneliness, no suffering. Just the two of them and the music floating around them, elevating them to different dimension.

The song faded away but they were still lazily moving to their heartbeats.

After a longer while Bonnie lifted her head up and looked into Enzo's eyes. Her face was full of innocence and peace. He suddenly felt the strong urge to pull her lips to his and kiss her with all the passion that he had in him.

But he didn't.

He didn't want to ruin the trust and friendship they've built. That was the moment he realised that he was falling for her but still believed she didn't reciprocate his feelings. The last thing he wanted was to take advantage of her.

Bonnie put her hand on his chest still gazing into his hazel eyes. She wanted to kiss this man like she never wanted anything more. She felt his fast heartbeat and could sense his fear. Yes, she could clearly see fear and pain in his deep beautiful hazel eyes.

She wanted him, wanted him so badly. Wanted to feel his hands on her, his lips on hers, her breast against his bare strong chest. She wanted him to kiss her madly, to stay overnight.

"That's not my style at all – she thought - but God, it has been so long since I've been with somebody. People do this, right? People do this all the time - it's XXI century. Friend's with benefits is a thing now" - she reassured herself.

She got as close to him as physically possible, putting both of her hands on his sides and burring her nose in his chest. She immediately felt a warm rush of blood in her entire body, pulsating as if every single cell in her body was screaming for him, begging for him. The musky scent of his skin almost knocked her out.

Enzo hugged her tightly putting one of his strong hands on the back of her head and the other still wrapped around her waist, patting her lower back. He gently kissed the top of her head.

They were standing like that for a longer while once again frozen in time. Completely stripped off of their boundaries, self-preservation, sarcasm and everyday worries. Just their bodies united together, forming a beautiful one.

Finally after few moments of this union Enzo gently pulled back. He touched Bonnie's face and run his thumb across her now visibly rosier cheek. He leaned in and planted a kiss on that cheek.

- Sweet dreams, Love – he whispered to her ear and with a truly angelic yet sad smile, he took his jacket and walked towards the door leaving Bonnie and her body in shock, tender and needing.

Weak - "Goodnight" – was the only thing she managed to squeeze out of her when he turned around one more time to look at her by the door.

She bit her lips playfully as her eyes burning with desire clearly tried to persuade him to change his mind and stay with her.

Enzo looked once again in those gooddesslike green fiery eyes, at crackling fire, the comfy sofa, then smiled warmly, winked at her and left.

Bonnie sighted in frustration.

"What's wrong with that man? I was practically throwing myself on him. - she sighted again - I'll make some jasmine green tea and prepare bubble bath. Treat Yourself Girl "– she thought and smiled.

I hope you'll like this chapter. Moving closer to those two realising their feelings.

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