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Chapter 4
"Where are you going?" Finn asked Bonnie as she stepped off her porch of her house. Spooked, Bonnie dropped her purse and the books she was carrying.
"Don't sneak up on me!" Bonnie ordered him while clutching her heart. "You nearly scared me half to death!"
"I am sorry, it wasn't my intention." Finn replied. He gathered her books while she picked up her purse. Once she had her bag, she reached out to take her books from Finn, but he kept tucked them under his arm to carry them for her.
"To answer your question I am going to school." Bonnie stated as they began to walk down the road.
"It isn't safe for you to be out." Finn objected.
"Yeah well, I've been cooped up in that house for the past 3 days." Bonnie lamented. "I needed to get out of there just to keep my sanity. Besides, I missed too much school already. As much as I don't want to go, I have to."
"You are walking there?" Finn asked.
"No choice. My dad's car is in the shop so he commandeered mine." Bonnie explained.
"The school is very far. How did he expect you to get there?"
Bonnie sighed. "He figured I could catch a ride with Elena. I didn't want to tell him that Elena and I aren't friends anymore. No need to get into all of that drama. But since he didn't know about our falling out, other arrangements weren't made to get me to school so that means I'm walking."
"There are other ways." Finn said simply.
"I am not catching the bus." Bonnie objected. "Besides, the exercise will do me good."
"That isn't what I meant." Finn stated. He scooped her up into his arms and took off using his super speed.
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"That was so much fun!" Bonnie declared as Finn set her down in the wooded area behind the school. "I thought it was amazing before when you raced me around and I was blindfolded, but it was even more fun with my eyes opened!"
Finn smiled at her exuberance. He found himself smiling more and more when he was around Bonnie. He realized it'd been a long time since he'd had reason to do so and Bonnie was changing all of that.
"I should tell me dad to keep my car. I'd much rather travel by the Finn Express!" Bonnie joked.
Finn outright laughed at Bonnie statement. It was a hearty, full sound. "I am always at your service." Fin said giving a fake bow.
"Good to know." Bonnie said. "And just think of all of the gas I'll save." She took her compact out of her purse and looked at herself in the mirror. "Ahh!" She gave a small yell. She looked a Finn. "Travelling with you may be fast and fun, but it is murder on the hair. She took a comb out of her purse and began to fix her wind-blown tresses.
"You look wonderful." Finn complimented her. He immediately regretted being so honest. For the first time in a long while he was grateful to be a vampire because it meant his heart wasn't beating and therefore no blood was flowing through his veins to rush to face, causing him to blush as an outward manifestation of his supreme embarrassment.
Bonnie looked over at him, surprised by the flattering comment. "Thank you." Bonnie said as she put her comb back in her purse.
She too hoped her emotions weren't on display, although she couldn't count on being a vampire to help her hid them. In the last few days Finn had dropped by a few times to check up on her. Each visit lasted longer than the previous one and Bonnie had begun looking forward to their time together.
Bonnie had discovered Finn wasn't much of a talker, but when he did speak he meant it. That is why his compliment caught her off guard. This meant he truly thought she looked wonderful. Bonnie was surprise at the warm feeling that gave her on the inside. Why should she care that Finn thought she looked wonderful? She shouldn't unless she was feeling something for him as well.
There was an uncomfortable silence. Finn decided to break the silence. "Shouldn't you be heading into school now?" he asked.
Bonnie wasn't ready for their time together to be over. "No, we have time. I left the house thinking I had a ½ hour walk ahead of me and you cut it down to like 3 minutes."
"Oh," Finn stated. "I just don't want you to be late."
"Yeah right," Bonnie said with a playful smile. "I know what you are doing. You're trying to get rid of me so you don't have to tell me your secret. " She walked closer to Finn. "Here's a news flash: I already know."
Finn was intrigued and nervous all at the same time. Did Bonnie really know he had feeling for her? He had to know.
"What secret?" Fin asked.
"The secret to how your hair never seems to get messed up, even when you zip about." Bonnie said she ruffled his hair. Finn smiled and relaxed. Maybe Bonnie wasn't on to his actual secret after all.
"Since I don't see you was the type to spend hours applying styling gel and hair spray, I am going to go out on a limb and say that great hair is a side effect of being a vampire. "
Finn chuckled. "Yes, great hair is the only good thing to come from being a vampire."
"Finn, don't underestimate the power of great hair." Bonnie playfully cautioned him. "Nations have crumbled and empires have been ruin all over good hair."
Finn laughed again. He so enjoyed being around Bonnie! He wondered if she felt the same way. His thoughts were interrupted as her phone dinged. She took it out and examined it.
"My phone is reminding me to ask Mr. Shipley, the grounds keeper, about one of the flowers on the list. Your mother says is rare and only blooms for a few days around this time of the year. He knows a ton about that kind of stuff so I am going to ask him where it might be growing."
"That's a great idea." Finn agreed.
"Can you hand me that book? I wrote down the name of the flower on a piece a paper and stuck it in there."
Finn picked up the book and handed it to Bonnie. She got the paper out and set the book down. Finn noticed there was a newspaper article in the book as well. It was a color photo of his family on the front page of the entertainment section of the paper. It was a few weeks old as the photo was taken at the ball his family threw. There was a smaller inset photo of Caroline, Elijah, Elena and Matt. They four of them were talking and smiling and seemed to be having a good time.
"It's called Cypripedium reginae, whatever the hell that means." Bonnie said reading from her paper. "I looked it up online and it is also known as the Queen's Lady's-slipper." "Why do you have this article?" Finn asked ignoring her last statement. "Oh, that?" Bonnie asked taking the paper. "No reason, it's stupid really." She folded the article up and put it back in her book. "Were you at the ball? I don't remember seeing you there." "No I wasn't." Bonnie said. "The Bennetts aren't a founding family, even though much of this area was built by the black slaves, their contribution isn't recognized. All of that glory goes to the founding families, like the Gilberts, Salvatores and Forbes." "You're friends' families." Finn commented. "My former friends, yes." Bonnie corrected him. "Is that why you have this article, you resent them?" "Oh God no!" Bonnie said. "I can't blame them for that particular injustice." Bonnie looked away. "Then why do you have it?" Finn pressed. "I told you it's stupid." Bonnie repeated. "If it's important to you, then it can't be stupid." Finn countered. "Tell me." Finn walked around to stand in front of her. He took his hand and gently guided her face up to look at him directly. "Please." "Ok, fine." Bonnie relented. "I guess I have it because I am a little envious." "Of what?" Finn asked confused. "Did you see the smaller picture of Elena and Caroline and Matt?" she asked. Finn nodded. "Don't they look amazing? They got to get all dressed up, put on the pretty gowns and go to a ball like a princess all because they are founding family members. The Bennetts have been in this town since it was created as well, but we aren't considered a founding family because we couldn't own land back then. So it doesn't count and I get excluded." Bonnie paused before continuing. "Just once, I would like to put on a pretty dress and go to a ball and be made to feel like a princess." Bonnie looked up and Finn. He was staring at her so intently. She smiled nervously. "I must sound like a silly kid, huh? Just forget I said anything." Bonnie replied quickly. She looked at her watch. "Now I do have to get going." "Bonnie, I'll meet you out front right after school." "Yeah, sure." Bonnie said dismissively. She wasn't playing attention as she gathered her belongings. She began to walk towards the school. "Bonnie Bennett." Finn called out. Bonnie paused and turned to face him. He walked closer to her and placed his hands on her shoulders. Nothing verbal was said between them, but much was communicated. He tucked a hair behind her ear. "Be safe, Bonnie Bennett, be safe." Finn stated. Bonnie smiled and turned to head towards the school.
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"Yes, Mother?" Finn said he answered his phone. He was in his cottage after spending hours searching for Bonnie's mother.
"How are you, my faithful son?" Esther asked.
"There is still no sign of her." Finn answered her unspoken question. He wasn't sure if Esther was sincere in inquiring about his wellbeing. He was sure that she was interested in knowing about his success.
"That's not good, Finn." Esther stated the obvious. "How is it that a novice is able to escape you for so long?"
"It's not possible." Finn answered. "She must have help."
"Who would help her?" Esther wondered.
"I do not know, Mother." Finn replied. "She knows limited people and there's been no sign of her since she eluded her daughter."
"I am sure you are wondering why I am pressuring you so much to find Abby." Esther sighed. "Oh Finn, my heart is heavy for Bonnie and her mother. She was a faithful witch turned into a vampire to stop my plan. We must find her and offer all the assistance we can."
"I understand." Finn stated calmly.
"Yes, of all of my children, you would understand guilt the best." Esther sympathized. "I suggest you spend time with Bonnie. See if she can provide any background information that will give you a hint as to where Abby might be."
"But Mother, Bonnie didn't have a real relationship with her mother."
"I know Finn, but it is the only course we can take." Esther smiled. "I also know that that is not the real reason you are averse to spending more time with Bonnie. Let me put your mind at ease. History is not repeating itself."
"I don't know what you are talking about," Finn lied.
"Of course you do." Esther chided him. "Again I say don't worry. Neither of us are stupid enough to repeat the same mistakes of the past. Now, I leave you to you work Finn. Please keep me informed."
"Of course, Mother." Finn agreed before hanging up the phone. If only he had Esther's confidence.
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Bonnie took a breath outside of the classroom. It was the last period of the day. Before recent events, it was her favorite period of the day. Creative Writing was easy and interesting class, the teacher was fun and fair who sometimes let them out early. And now she dreaded it. Why? By design she was in the class with Elena and Caroline. After their falling out a few days ago, she had no desire to see them let alone spend 50 minutes with them. She successfully avoided the group all day, but there was no way to dodge them now.
The final bell rang and Bonnie scooted into the room. The class was in round tables. She sighed as she walked to her seat which was in between her two former friends.
"Hi Bonnie." Caroline said as the young witch sat down.
Bonnie nodded but said nothing. There was a pregnant pause that made all three ladies uncomfortable.
"You're going to have to talk to us sometime, Bonnie." Elena stated. "We've been friends for too long to let things go that easily."
"Guy we should really pay attention to Mrs. Beamon." Bonnie interrupted turning her full focus to the teacher.
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The bell rang signifying the end of the class. As quickly as she could Bonnie gathered her belonging into her bag. She stood to rush out the class only to find Elena standing in her path. Caroline was behind her.
Bonnie sighed. She didn't want to have another emotional confrontation with her best friend. Correction – former best friend.
"Elena, I need you to move." Bonnie said.
"Bonnie, why won't you talk to me?" Elena stated. "We've been friends far too long for us to let anything come between us."
"Elena," Bonnie began. She paused. She really wanted to open up her heart and tell Elena everything would be fine and they will always be friends. But she couldn't. She was too angry and confused. She had to get out of there.
"I have to go." Bonnie said as she pushed passed Elena and Caroline. She practically sprinted out of the room.
"That didn't go well." Elena said to Caroline.
"Well at least she didn't toss us into incoming traffic." Caroline joked. Elena smiled as the two left the room. "I want to know when she started hating me too, though." Caroline wondered.
"I don't think she actually hates anyone of us, but do I think you are guilty by association, Caroline." Elena commented. "Bonnie is lumping you in with the rest of us because you were there in the park the other night. She is really hurt and can't see pass her anger."
Stefan joined them as they were walking into the student parking lot. "Did you two have a chance to speak with Bonnie?" he asked.
"We tried, but she blew us off." Caroline answered.
"I can't ever remember her being so upset or hurt." Elena said sympathetically. "I'm not sure she'll come around."
"We really need her." Stefan commented. "There's no way to decipher what's on the walls without her."
"State the obvious much?" Caroline questioned sarcastically.
"Stefan, I'm less concerned about losing Bonnie: the witch, and more concerned about losing Bonnie: my best friend." Elena informed him. "We really hurt her."
"You mean Damon really hurt her." Caroline corrected.
"If you want to know pain, try getting run over by a semi-truck." Damon said as she joined the group in the parking lot. "That witch has a lot to answer for."
"Don't even go there!" Caroline said protectively. "If you even think about hurting Bonnie-"
"You'll do what?" Damon challenged. He stepped up to square off against the younger blond vampire.
"Knock it off, both of you." Stefan ordered. "Nobody is hurting anybody."
"So what, Bonnie can just toss us around like rag dolls and we are supposed to take it?" Damon asked incredulously.
"Considering what she can do, you should feel grateful that's all she did." Elena stated.
"You've got to be kidding me!" Damon snapped.
"Think about it from Bonnie's perspective." Elena encouraged him. "You killed her mother."
"She came back as a vampire." Damon defended himself.
"But she was a witch so turning her into a vampire may be worse." Caroline added. "Now she is what she hated the most."
"You girls are forgetting a key fact – we turned her mother to save Elena's life." Damon stated. "We did the best we could in an impossible situation. Turning Abby was the lesser of two evils. Doesn't the witch get that?"
"I don't think it's you who gets it, Damon." Elena reasoned. "Whatever the reason, Abby is still a vampire and it's your doing."
"You mean our doing." Damon said throwing his arm around Stefan's neck and pulling him in closer. "I didn't act on my own this time."
"We didn't forget that, and neither has Bonnie." Caroline stated.
"All this fuss over one turned witch." Damon moaned. "It's not like the two of them were that close anyway."
"I wouldn't lead with that when you apologize." Elena said as she started to walk towards her car.
"Apologize?" Damon asked incredulously. He jogged slightly to catch up to Elena and Caroline. "Judgy, The Pissed-Off Witch of the North tosses me under the truck, literally, and I have to apologize to her?"
"If you want her to even consider forgiving you, it's the first step." Elena said.
"What makes you think I want her forgiveness?" Damon asked.
"I think you need her help." Elena stated. She stopped walking as she reached her car. "Asking for her forgiveness is the first step to getting her to help you. So you tell me, Damon, how bad do you want know what's on that wall? How badly do you want to stop Klaus?"
Damon was silent. Damn her! He wanted to beat Klaus more than almost anything else.
"That's what I thought." Elena stated. "I suggest you dig deep and come up with most awesome apology you can muster. I know her, Damon. She can't stay mad forever and you admitting your fault will go a long way with her." Elena opened her car door to get in. She paused to look up at flustered vampire. "And Damon, be sincere. Bonnie will be able to sense any BS from miles away." Elena added before she entered her vehicle.
"I'd do it away from any busy streets if I were you." Caroline smirked before she too got in Elena's car.
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Bonnie dragged along as she walked home. After the long day in class, she really didn't want to walk home. Normally this wouldn't be an issue as she'd just catch a ride with Elena, but the currently state of their friendship, bumming a ride wasn't a problem. She turned to a short cut through the wooded area behind the school.
She didn't get far in the woods when her phone chirped. She stopped walking and pulled it out her pocket and read the message. It was from Stefan. He wanted to see her. Bonnie rolled her eyes and deleted the message. She had no desire to talk to Stefan. What could he possibly say that could make up for the awful things he and his dysfunctional brother had done?
She looked up to begin walking and screamed. Kol Michaelson was standing in front of her.
"Hello Bonnie." Kol stated with a cocky smile on his face.
Bonnie turned and tried to run, but Kol was instantly upon her. He grabbed her and slammed her against a tree.
"Where are you running off to, love?" Kol asked. "We haven't even had a chance to chat yet."
"What could we possibly have to talk about?" Bonnie asked defiantly. She tried to sound much braver then she felt.
"What do you mean, Bonnie?" Kol asked with fake confusion. He loosened his grip on her and backed off slightly. "We have so much in common. Like the fact that you tried to kill me."
"We have that in common?" Bonnie asked. She was rubbing her arms where he grabbed her. "Have you tried to commit suicide in the past?"
"Why would I do that?" Kol asked. "Unlike that sniveling, pathetic brother of my mine, I love my existence."
"What do you want, Kol?" Bonnie asked. She wanted him to get to the point and get on with it.
"Are you always in such a rush?" Kol asked slightly amused.
"You're not anyone I would choose to spend time with since the last time we met you tried to kill me." Bonnie leveled at him.
"And the time before that you tried to kill me. So there. We are even." Kol stated.
Bonnie gave him a perplexed look. "If that's all you wanted to let me know, I'm just going to go." Bonnie announced. She started to walk way and instantly Kol was in her face.
"Not so fast, pretty witch." Kol stated. "We have unfinished business."
Bonnie swallowed hard. "Like what?"
"Do you know in the centuries that I've been alive, your blood is the sweetest I've ever tasted?" Kol asked. He took one of her soft brown curls and wrapped it around his finger. "It really is quite special."
"Uh thanks?" Bonnie said, although it sounded more like a question. She had no idea where Kol was going. She decided to play along with him until she could come up with a better plan.
"Ever since that night I've been wondering why that is." Kol stated. "It's not because you're a witch, because I drunken witch's blood before. I've come to the conclusion that there is some very special about you, Bonnie Bennett." Kol traced a finger down her face. "Something very special indeed."
"Kol," Bonnie began, but he cut her off.
"I find that I can't stop thinking about you. " Kol stated. He reached out and pulled her closed. "Have you been thinking about me too?" he asked.
Bonnie pushed him away. "Look, I don't know what kind of sick games you're playing, but I am not interested!" she asserted.
Kol laughed. "Are you always this boring? You're taking all of the fun out of this seduction."
Bonnie blanched. "Is that what this is supposed to be, a seduction? This isn't sexy. I don't find anything about death threats sexy."
Kol regarded her for a second. "I suppose you wouldn't. But I bet you find my dullard brother Finn sexy. He's more the type of vampire you witches go for."
Bonnie just glared at him.
"Speaking of my suicidal brother, let's get to the other reason I sought you out." Kol stated.
"You mean the real reason." Bonnie said evenly.
"Careful with that sharp tongue, Witch." Kol warned. He began to circle her. "Finn is protecting you and I assume it's because my mother instructed him to do so. Tell me why."
Now it was Bonnie who laughed. "What makes you think I would tell you anything?"
Kol stepped into her personal space. Bonnie tried to back way but his arm snaked around her waist and he pulled her close. "I have ways of getting the information I want from you."
"Like what? A séance, because the only way I'll tell you anything is over my dead body."
"Why is everything all murder and death and doom and gloom with you?" Kol asked.
"Experience." Bonnie said angrily. "When vampires are involved that's all they leave behind."
"I am afraid you've only experienced the worst my kind." Kol pulled back to look in her eyes. "I'd like to give you a different vampire experience." He ground his hip into hers for emphasis.
"The only thing I want for you, Kol, is for you to let me go." Bonnie stated sincerely as she struggled to get out of his grasp.
"As you wish." Kol agreed and let her go. Bonnie took several steps away from the vampire and gave him a glare that could freeze fire. "But I think I have something you want." Kol gave her a cocky smile again. "I think I have several things you want actually, but you just won't admit to it."
"I am so bored with this conversation, Kol." Bonnie snapped. "I am not going to tell you anything so either kill me or leave me the hell alone!"
"I am not going to kill you," Kol stated. He reached into his pocket and pulled out his phone. "I am going to change your mind." He tossed the phone to her. There was video queued on the screen. "Go on and play it." Kol instructed.
Bonnie was hesitant but she played the video.
It started off with Kol, shirtless on the screen. "You tape first and then will switch." Kol said handing his phone to an unseen person. Bonnie watched Kol in a bedroom that clearly belonged to a teenage girl. The owner of the room, Bonnie presumed as a petite brunette, no more than 15 years old. She was lying on her bed. Kol joined her in the bed and began feeding on her. The girl cried out and Bonnie could see Kol's smiling while he ate.
"This is disgusting!" Bonnie declared giving Kol and disapproving look.
"Just keep watching." Kol urged her smiling. "It's gets better and more interesting."
Bonnie returned her gaze to the phone. What she saw next sickened her. Kol got up and switched places with the camera man. Bonnie watched in absolute revulsion as her mother crept into bed with the girl and began drinking from the opposite side of her neck. It was all Bonnie could do to keep from throwing up as her mother drank every last ounce of blood from the girl, killing her.
Kol joined Abby on the bed. He held his arm out as to get both him and Abby in the screen.
"You're a naughty girl." Kol said smiling. "You weren't supposed to kill her."
"Sorry," Abby apologized slightly abashed. "But she tasted so good."
"You know why we are here. Do you have a message for your daughter, Abby?" Kol asked, while grinning ear to ear.
"Hey Bonnie!" Abby said gleefully. She wiped her mouth to get rid of any excess blood. "Listen, I know you are worried about me. Don't be. I'm fine," Abby paused. "No, I am better than fine. For the first time since you came back into my life, I am happy. This is who am I am. I am not going to fight it. But Bonnie, please know I only ever wanted you to be happy. When I left, I prayed that you would get over it and that you would grow up to be a happy person. But then we met again, and you weren't happy. You were bogged down in the middle of original vampires and doppelgangers." Abby waived her hand dismissively. "Leave all that behind, Bonnie. Get out of the middle of things and be happy."
"Bite your tongue!" Kol said playfully. "I need your daughter!"
"She's not going to help you," Abby objected speaking and looking at Kol. "But if you think it'll help." Abby turned to face the camera again. "Bonnie, listen to you me: give Kol what he wants. He's been so nice to me. And after you help him, you can forget about all of this mess and go out and be happy! Kol has promised that you'll be left alone in peace. He can protect you from his siblings. You really should take him up on his offer."
The video ended. Bonnie kept her head down as she fought back tears. She couldn't believe it. Her mother hadn't just accepted her new state in life as a vampire, she embraced the vampire lifestyle. Abby was reveling in it. How had Bonnie let this happen and more importantly, what could she do to change it?
"See there, Bonnie?" Kol said breaking her thoughts. "Why don't you be a good girl and listen to Mommy? Give me what I want and I will leave you alone." Bonnie hurled the phone at his head. Kol caught it and laughed. "Carful now! That could have hurt me!"
"You sick, sadistic bastard!" Bonnie screamed. She moved to slap him across the face. Kol caught her wrist and jerked her in close. He brought the palm of her hand to mouth and bit down on it drawing blood. Bonnie cried out in pain. Kol released her and she drew her hand back.
"You taste even sweeter when you're angry." Kol announced. He pulled her in close again and ground his hips into her once more. He began to whisper in her ear. "I wish we had more time, but Finn is on his way. You will tell him nothing or your mother's life is forfeit. When we next meet I expect you to be much more cooperative."
Suddenly Kol was ripped away from Bonnie. He landed several feet away.
"How many times must we do this, brother?" Finn asked. He was standing in between Bonnie and Kol, who had righted himself.
"I don't know, brother. How about until we get it right?" Kol asked. "I could have killed her this time." Kol asserted. "I had her alone for a long enough time to take her out."
"Then why didn't you?" Finn asked.
"I thought it be more fun to fuck her first." Kol smirked.
Finn was not amused. In fact, he was downright furious. With blinding speed he shot forward and punch Kol so hard that the younger vampire just didn't slam into a tree, he went through it causing the trunk of the young sapling to shatter.
Kol stood up laughing. "It's just as I thought. You have feelings for the witch!" Kol looked from Finn to Bonnie and then back to Finn. "This is going to be fun!" he proclaimed. And with that, he took off using his own vampire speed.
"What were you thinking wondering off like that alone?" Finn demanded turning his attention to Bonnie. "Kol was right. He could have killed you. You should have met me outside the front of school like we planned."
Finn noticed Bonnie's dejected look. She had her arms huddled around herself. She was barely keeping it together. Thinking it was result of his angry tirade, he immediately felt guilty. He ran his hand over his face. He was angry but he didn't want to take it out on her. He went to her and reached out, but she pulled away from his touch.
"Bonnie, I am sorry. I didn't mean to upset you." Finn offered.
"It's no you." Bonnie stated, holding back her tears. "It's Kol. Your brother is seriously messed up!"
"I smell blood." Finn said suddenly. "Did Kol hurt you?"
"No, not really." Bonnie said drawing her hand closer to her chest.
"Let me see." Finn ordered holding his hand out. Bonnie didn't move. "Please." Finn urged. Bonnie slowly gave him her hand. Finn examined it briefly. He brought it to his heart and held it there.
"I am sorry he hurt you." Finn said sincerely. "If I could undo the pain he caused-"
"I know it's not your fault." Bonnie interrupted. She swallowed hard and then continued to address him. "Was Kol right?"
"About what?" Finn asked. His mouth had suddenly gone dry and his voice was hoarse.
"About you having feelings for me." Bonnie stated.
"Bonnie," Finn began.
"Because it would be ok, if you did." Bonnie added softly.
Finn was silent. His eyes, however, betrayed him. He looked at Bonnie with such caring and compassion it would be impossible for him deny his feelings. Bonnie reached out with her other hand and wrapped it around Finn's neck while Finn placed his free hand on her petite waist.
Finn pulled her in closer. Being this close to her was maddening. Everything about her was driving him wild. She smelled of vanilla, one of his favorite scents. Her green eyes shone with a light all of their own, inviting him to come close still.
Finn knew in that instant there was no turning back. No matter how much his head told him getting involved with Bonnie was a terrible idea; he knew he had to have her. She looked so vulnerable, and fragile. He wanted to gather her in his arms and protect her from everything evil in world. He knew he was falling and falling hard. Worse still, he did want to stop.
"We shouldn't do this." Finn stated even as he leaned down to kiss her.
"You're probably right." Bonnie said as she arched her back and stretched to meet his waiting lips. That was all she managed before his mouth crashed into hers and every rational thought flew out of her mind.
The kiss was epic. Finn moved caressed her tongue with his own masterfully. Each movement was purposeful and deliberate. He hugged her body so tightly to his.
Bonnie gasped for air. His touch was electric, sending tingles through her entire body. She'd kissed her fair share guys and none came close to Finn. He was so methodical in his actions. Bonnie had never felt so desired in her entire life.
Finn broke the kiss and slowly pulled back. Bonnie reached for him again and he took her hands in his and slowly shook his head no.
"We have to stop." Finn stated breathlessly.
"Why?" Bonnie asked just as breathless. A terrible thought popped into her head. "You didn't like it?" She heard herself asking, her insecurities rearing their ugly head.
"Oh no!" Finn vehemently objected. "Quite the contrary, my queen. I liked it too much. I am losing control." He turned his back to her.
Bonnie smiled. She walked over and put her arm around him. "Is that such a bad thing?"
Finn sighed. History won't repeat itself. He wouldn't let it. "It was for my last love. Bonnie, I am a monster. We can't do this."
Bonnie cupped his face her hands. "So we're just supposed to ignore what we are feeling?"
"It's been 900 years since I;ve felt anything at all."
Bonnie looked at him perplexed. "But you feel something now?"
"I feel too much now." Finn stated. She could hear the pain in his voice. "I don't want to hurt you."
"It's a chance I'm willing to take, Finn." Bonnie explained. "Being hurt is a part of life and I am tired of not living mine."
"But I am not longer living."
"I think that's a choice you are making." Bonnie argued.
They stared at each other in silence. Bonnie could tell he wanted to be with her. She was so sure she'd stake her life on it. Something was holding him back. Some pass hurt was so great it was preventing him from being happy in the future. She didn't know how to get through to him.
"Look, you know where I stand and what I want." Bonnie stated resigned to the fact they were not going to resolve this right away. "Why don't' you come find me when you figure out what you want." With that, she turned and walked away.
Finn watched her go. The problem was he knew what he wanted. He wanted her with every fiber of his being. He just couldn't take the risk. Especially now that Kol knew how he felt about her. Esther was wrong. History was repeating itself all over again and if that was true, Bonnie would certainly die.
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And so ends chapter 4! I hope you enjoyed it! Next up: Esther has a surprising request of Bonnie and Finn makes a move!
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