Hi everyone sorry for the delay on the previous chapter. this is the next update with a hint of Klonnie...this wan't how i plan their second meeting but this idea came up as i started to write. next chapter is going to be more fun and i hope you enjoy reading it as i enjoyed writing it. happy weekend and God bless.

guest, Lucy and Stefan met during bonnie and Stefan's college days and they hit it up from there. i would have given more insight on their relationship but they are not my focus. keshpeach, Klaus and Damon are not best friend...they do not know each other but they will as the story goes on #spoiler.


CHAPTER SIX: HELLO JERK-FACE?

Bonnie had woken up very early that morning and checked on Camryn who was still asleep. She had decided up on waking up that she would be leaving with Camryn for England the next day. She was excited to be going back to work even though she would still be in the same position she was before she left after failing to get the job. She had missed her colleagues, friends and her apartment...and her postman. Hopefully she'd get along with her new boss. It was going to be weird not having Wyatt there but she'll learn and if there's anything she's learned in the past few month is that change is eminent and constant.

She did a couple of push up in the living area and ran a couple of lapse around the stairs for exercise because Cami was still asleep and she couldn't possible leave her on her own to go for a jog. After her exercise, she went into the kitchen and made banana oatmeal pancakes topped with whipped cream and strawberries with syrup just how Cami liked it. She was plating them when Cami walked into the kitchen rubbing her eyes from sleep. There was a huge smile on her face as she saw that Bonnie had made her favorite.

Bonnie kissed the top of her head as she said "morning sleepy head. Did you sleep well?" Cami nodded her head in reply as Bonnie pulled a chair out for her to sit on. "I made your favorite".

"hmm, yummy. Can I have some now...please" she asked.

"of course, this is for you and this is mine. Eat up" she said gesturing to the plates sitting on the table in front of them.

She poured some water for them both and watched as Cami ate with a big smile on her face leaving the plate clean with nothing left in it. Bonnie asked if she enjoyed her breakfast, even though her action had indicated that she did, she wanted to hear her say it. She grinned from ear to ear as she told Bonnie in her small girly voice how much she enjoyed it and if they could be having it for breakfasts everyday. Bonnie had replied with a yes but they'll have it only on weekends which seems like a fair deal to Cami.

Grams and her dad had arrived during lunch and filled her in on all the fun they had in the Caribbean with pictures and souvenirs and gifts for everyone but most of the gifts were for Cami. She told her dad and grams the news and how she and Cami would be leaving the next day for England. They were sad but we're understanding knowing she had a job over there and responsibility that cannot be neglected. Bonnie texted the Gilbert's and Salvatore's inviting them to dinner that evening at her house. Evening was upon them without delay and Bonnie had been more than prepared with food and desserts to fill everyone up. Everyone was dressed casually as they took their seats at the table.

The atmosphere was fun, intimate and filled with laughter. Bonnie smiled as she watched everyone enjoying their meal. It was one of the things she missed and would miss after going back to England.

"Bon, you there"? Stefan asked looking at her worrisome.

"s-sorry, I wasn't really paying attention. It's just nice seeing everyone together and smiling...I missed that" she replied with a smile.

"Yes, it is nice. So think you're gonna move back home now"? Stefan asked.

"Actually, that's kinda why I invited everyone tonight". She got up from her chair and cleared her throat gaining everyone's attention. " first of all, thank you all for being here even though it was on a short notice. I came home with hope that Lena will be here with us but we can't always get what we want. Before Lena died, she had just one wish and that was for me to take care of Cami and be to her everything she would have been. So I am now officially Cami's guardian/parent". She looked at Jeremy and Jenna with somber expression "sorry guys I know you would have wanted it to be you but I'm only doing what Lena wanted and not just because it's what she wanted but because I wanted to do it for myself and mostly for Cami. That said, this dinner is also a goodbye of some sort because Cami and I will be leaving for London tomorrow afternoon".

"You're leaving tomorrow"! Damon exclaimed

"Yes...it wasn't my plan but I got a call from London to return back to work the week after next. If it was just me, I wouldn't be rushing back but it's not and I need to get Cami settled over there. Register her for school, get her room ready and make sure she is comfortable".

"Where does that leave Damon"? Stefan asked watching his brother.

"What are you talking about"? Bonnie asked as she couldn't make sense of Stefan's word.

"I mean he's Cami's dad, how is he supposed to see her when he wants to"?

"We talked about it already, he can come visit whenever he has the time" Bonnie turned to Damon "But he has to call me first no surprises".

"I'm gonna miss you cousin" Lucy told Bonnie before pullover into a tight hug.

"Me too".

Lucy raised her glass up and said "to Bonnie and Cami". "to Bonnie and Cami" everyone replied back.

After eating everyone moved into the living room talking amongst each other while Bonnie cleared the table. Lucy was about to give Bonnie a hand when she saw Damon move in to help. She left giving them space as she knew they had things to sort out. Bonnie started cleaning the dishes while Damon dried them.

"so, it's your last night tonight" he said looking at her.

"Yea but it's not like I wouldn't be back to visit"

"true. Listen Bonnie about the other night..."

"Damon, you don't have to say anything. I don't regret what happened but the truth is it will never happen again. I'm sorry if I have you the wrong impression. I loved you once, a part of me still do but it doesn't change anything". She dropped the plate and held his hands "I hope you find love again and happiness but I don't want to go back to what we use to be or try again. I'm ready to move on and so should you. You deserve to be happy and that night was my way of finally letting go and saying goodbye". Tears streamed down her face and Damon wiped it away with a soft caress of the back of his hand.

"You too bonnie" he pulled her close and held her. They stayed like that for a few more minute before pulling away.

Bonnie put Cami to bed after everyone left and went to bed herself after saying her goodnight to her grams and dad. She and Cami spent the next morning with her family in the park after breakfast before Grams and her dad drove them to the airport.


"You make sure to take care of not just little Cami but yourself included. If you need help, don't be too afraid or prideful to ask for it. You be happy always baby, happiness is all I've ever wanted for you. I love you baby and so does your dad, never forget that and I am extremely proud of the woman you are. Love you forever". Grams words echoed through Bonnie's mind as the plane flew through the sky. She glanced over at Cami who was fast asleep beside her. She had been so excited on getting to the airport and was hyper by the time the plane took off pointing at everything she could see below and calling the people below ants because that was what they looked like from up in the sky.

Bonnie breathed in the London air upon arrival, she had missed the place a lot and it felt good to be back. They took the taxi to her apartment but that wasn't until she took Cami to McDonald's and Cami had commented on the British accent.

"why do they talk funny" she asked frowning.

"it's just the way they talk, it's called accent. They think you talk funny too because you don't talk like them" Bonnie explained.

She put her hand under her chin and thought about it a little bit before saying "but I don't talk funny"?

Bonnie laughed then "Of course you don't sweet".

Once at the house, they both showered and changed into their pajamas and slept on Bonnie's bed not bothering with the luggage they brought from America that was dumped on the living room floor like trash.

" you'll sleep on my bed for the week until we get your room ready, Kay"? Bonnie told her as she kissed her forehead.

"Okay" she replied.

"and you get to pick the colors for the room and decorations. Then we'll paint and decorate them together. Sound fun"?

"Yes".

"good girl. Goodnight sweet".

"good night".


They spent the day getting furniture, paint and decorations for her room. The rest of the week they used in painting and decorating her room. CAMI'S room was painted in white and pink which were her favorite colors. Her lamp, bed and chair were white. Her drawers, duvet, pillows, vanity table and bookshelf were pink. On her wall was framed pictures of her and Elena with grams, Bonnie and her dad. The room looked so cute and they both were extremely proud of their creation. A picture of Elena smiling at little Cami was on her bedside drawer and magnetic alphabets on her door that spelled Camryn. Cami loved her room and she couldn't stop smiling as she thanked Bonnie with a hug. That night she slept in her room and Bonnie decided to check up on her after getting water to drink at midnight. She entered into Cami's room and heard her silent sob. She walked quickly to Cami's side only to find her asleep. She was crying in her sleep. Bonnie patted her back as she whispered quietly to her "shhh...I've got you sweetie, it'll be okay" that worked and she left some minutes after to her own room. On Sunday after breakfast, she had gotten a picnic basket filled it up with fruits, juice, water, sandwiches and lemon cake with a blanket. She took Cami to the central park, spread the blanket and put the basket on top of it. The park was almost filled as she watched kids play and the parents were talking amongst each other. She took Cami to the swing set, slide, merry go round and played Chase with her before they went back to their spot to eat. After they were done she watched as Cami looked out to where the other kids were playing catch with a ball.

"do you want to go play with them sweet"?

"can i"?

"of course baby, go on". Cami stood up quickly as she made her way to where the other kids her. She watched as they accepted her and passed her the ball. They were all smiling and she smiled as she heard Cami laugh. It felt great to hear her beautiful laughter. Bonnie decided to walk a few lap around the park as she hadn't gone on her morning runs since they got back. The kids were playing in the middle of the park so she could keep an eye on Cami.

She'd only done three laps when she heard Cami's cry. She ran quickly to see Cami on the floor holding her head. She bent down and held her as she rubbed the side of her head.

"are you okay sweet"?

"I'm sure she'll be fine it was just a small hit. She cried because she didn't see the ball coming" came a voice from behind her.

Bonnie looked up to see a man with blonde hair, blue eyes and a smile clad in a grey tank and black shorts.

"Jerk-face" came the thoughts upon recognition. He was the rude hot guy from the car shop.

"Did you just call me jerk-face"? He said bringing Bonnie out of her thoughts.

"sorry"?

"You just called me jerk-face". She had said it out loud without realizing it.

She got up and pulled Cami along with her "come on sweet lets go get your head checked...".

"She's fine, like I said before it was a small hit and it wouldn't have happened if she wasn't trying to get your attention" he said curtly.

"so this is my fault"?

"technically speaking, I'd say it is and you're yet to apologize for calling me jerk-face".

"you're unbelievable" she turned to Cami and asked if she was OK and she replied with a yes.

She enclosed her fingers with Cami's as they walked away "how about we get you ice cream before going home"?

"Yes please" Cami replied with a smile.

"You do realize you are supposed to set good example for your kid"? Jerk-face asked.

"meaning"? She asked back.

He stooped down before Cami and looked her in the eyes with a smile "are you okay doll"? He asked and Cami replied with a nod.

"You should know, it's not nice to call people names, Okay"?

"Okay".

"and don't you think it's only fair that mummy should apologize"?

"yes".

"You my darling are a really smart girl" he told Cami who giggled at him and he smiled widely.

"What's you're name doll"?

"Camryn but you can call me Cami" she told him.

"You have such a beautiful name Cami" he said with a kiss to her cheek before standing on his feet. He looked at Bonnie expectantly.

"sorry" she said as she started walking away once again.

"And it's Mr Mikaelson by the way but Cami, you can call me Nik". "Have a nice evening ladies". He finished before taking off.

"Nik is nice and funny" Cami said.

"hmmm" was Bonnie's reply as they left the park that evening.