CHAPTER 20
Fair warning because FFN's tag system is a little lacking there is some serious smut at the end of this chapter. We are talking Bonnie/Kai student/teacher smut. You can always skip if it's not your cup of tea.
"Can't. Sorry," Bonnie said with a grimace. "Turns out I like you too much to let you die."
Before Kai could protest, she pressed her lips to his. It was a brief kiss and she sighed, wanting to linger. But she didn't out of fear that Kai would talk her into staying. Just as Kai reached for her, she teleported away.
Bonnie had no real sense of where she was teleporting to. Instead of the usual routine of visualizing the place she was going, she focused on the feeling in her gut and sort of followed the voice. It was hard to explain.
But it must have worked because when Bonnie materialized she was in the same stone tower where she had been held prisoner by Death before. This time, the Bitch Trio was nowhere to be found.
It was just her and Death.
"You took too long," Death said in a high, cold voice that chilled her to the bone.
"You're impatient," Bonnie said switching to that hard, disillusioned affect she'd displayed earlier. "I had to get away from Malachai. If I just teleport out on him every time you summon me, he's gonna get suspicious. I mean, he's dumb, but not that dumb."
Death growled low in his throat. "You allow that abomination to touch you?"
"Well yeah," Bonnie smirked. "It's fun. You ever have fun, Death?"
"Do not mock me. You are a child. I have invited you here to elevate you to the position of dark lady."
Bonnie's breath caught in her throat. "What?"
"You will replace the dark lord. His earlier subjects will fall in line with you."
"But doesn't Malachai need to die first?" Bonnie had half-expected to choke on Kai's name like she always did. But Death must know Kai's real name. So the old legend was true, Death did know everyone's name.
"No, first you must take his place then we will bind the others to you and only then will he die. Taking with him anyone, who is still loyal to him."
That didn't sound right to her. Earlier Death had wanted her to find Kai's altar. The real one that all the dark lords kept in secret. And now he had changed his plan.
What was going on? She readied herself to teleport away at a moment's notice.
"Wow, alright," Bonnie said recovering her stony expression. "That's a complicated plan. I kind of assumed that you know, Death would have an easier plan."
Death laughed and it was as hollow as ever. "As I have said, you are but a child."
"So when does my coronation happen?"
"Now."
"Now?" Bonnie stared at him. "That can't be right. I must have to prepare somehow first. Like this is big magic and -"
"What's wrong? Don't you want to usurp your lover?" Death's voice was mocking yet there was a warning edge in it. "Have you perhaps fallen for him? If you have grown weak in a scarce few hours I will end your life, girl."
Bonnie bristled. She pulled her shoulders back and tossed her head. "Chill old man. You're the one that wanted me to find the altar and I haven't yet."
"Oh, that," Death waved his hand dismissively. "I have new information."
"I'm in the game. Let's get this over with."
Oh, Kai was going to kill her. And Bonnie would understand. She had royally fucked up. She should have known trying to outwit Death would only end badly. Bonnie wasn't exactly keen on the idea of running the dark coven at Kai's side, let alone having a coven of her very own.
"This ritual will not take effect for days," Death said surveying her seriously. "In that time, it is imperative that you remain pure."
"Pure?" Bonnie raised an eyebrow even though she already had a sneaky suspicion of where this was going.
"Yes, pure. Only one, who has not experienced the pleasures of the flesh can become coven leader."
"Why?"
Bonnie suspected it was for the same reason, the dark lord or the council often put the blocks on anyone attempting to lose their virginity. The need for control. Much to her surprise, Death laughed.
"So cynical, child," Death said with a wave of his hand. "But no, it isn't what you believe. There are some powers, which will be bestowed upon you. You must be pure of spirit and mind in order to receive those powers."
Bonnie took a moment to fully register this. The spell would make her as powerful as Kai. He had more power in his pinky than the rest of the coven combined. Although there were those that could hold their own against him like she could.
But the first dark lord, he hadn't - couldn't have been a virgin. He and another witch, who had been in love had helped found the dark coven as a way of stopping the death games. The ancient Gods and Goddesses had enjoyed watching witches and warlocks fight to the death.
No, something was definitely off.
Before Bonnie could teleport the hell out of here, she found her whole body had been frozen. She was suspended in mid-air and she couldn't as much as blink, let alone scream for help. She tried to reach out with her mind, use her magic to free herself, but she was trapped.
Death was advancing on her and she could feel a chill run down her spine. A horrible sinking feeling of premonition overcame her.
This is how I die, Bonnie thought.
A high female laugh rang out through the room. The hairs at the nape of Bonnie's neck rose. Death looked around, his shoulders hunched. Whoever that voice belonged to, it had him spooked.
"Look at you, still playing the same old games," the voice said. "Aren't you tired of terrorizing my people? I know I grow weary."
Some half-remembered fact wiggled at the back of Bonnie's mind. She tried to follow the thought, tried to recall whatever information lay dormant from the days when her Grams used to read old myths to her and Lucy at bedtime.
"Is that you, Hecate?" Death sneered. "Why do you bother me?"
Hecate – the Goddess of Witches. Bonnie had always believed her to be a myth.
"Because you have stepped into this world with the intent of harming my subject," a woman materialized in the middle of the room. She was tall with dark ringlets. Even at a distance her eyes glowed a bright shade of gold. She wore nothing more than a simple white shift yet she still looked like a queen. "That is in direct violation of our agreement, old friend."
Death broke his spell and Bonnie hit the ground with a thud. She scrambled to her feet and continued to stare at Hecate, mesmerized.
"The agreement was broken eons ago by the dark lord."
"No," Hecate's lips twisted into a smile. "He outsmarted you and you have never forgiven him for that. I know how you and the old gods long for entertainment, but the dark lord has put an end to that."
According to Kai the original dark lord had put an end to the game of witches and warlocks murdering each other in a sort of battle royale by forming the dark coven. If they all stood together as one then the gods could not force them to kill their own.
"He upset the balance."
Hecate's smile vanished and her expression grew hard as stone. "No, he created a new balance. One in, which witches and warlocks are brothers and sisters rather than enemies. If you kill this girl in the name of spiting the dark lord well then you have broken the accord and are subject to the laws of our people. I for one, will not vote to spare you."
"Perhaps, I can't kill the witch. Perhaps I can't kill any of them," Death sneered. "But if the dark lord can create a new world order then I certainly can," he turned to look at Bonnie. "Consider yourself lucky, girl. But do not fret, you won't be for long."
Before Bonnie could ask him what the hell that meant he was gone. No poof, no nothing. Just there one minute and gone in the next.
"I had - I had a vision of you," Bonnie stuttered.
Great, just great. She had the honor of meeting the legendary Hecate and 'I had a vision about you' was the best she could do?
Hecate smiled gently. "I knew you would. You have extraordinary gifts, Bonnie Bennett. You will need those in the time to come."
"Why - I mean – witches die all of the time -" Bonnie struggled to find the right words.
"Save you?"
Bonnie nodded.
"Your destiny is not to die here today or be used by Death. You and the dark lord are meant to save your kind from extinction."
"But the first dark lord already -"
"Did that, I know," Hecate said calmly. "Listen closely for I haven't much time. What has been done before will not be enough. You must gather your coven close, forge your strength and fight. Otherwise, yours will be the last generation of magic on earth."
"But we can't be -"
"I have given each of you gifts, they come at a cost as does all power and when the time comes, I hope you are willing to pay the price," Hecate's eyes were serious. "Farewell."
Hecate's form shimmered in and out of view until it disappeared entirely.
Head still reeling, Bonnie teleported away.
XXX
Kai was in his library going over the journals of the previous dark lords. He had updated his own journal recently. His skin seemed to be on fire like there was an electric current in the air and he looked up. Bonnie was on her way, he could feel her.
A second later, she appeared in a cloud of smoke. His smile died on his lips when he saw her expression.
"So don't let this go to your head, but you were right," Bonnie said looking as if just saying the words caused her physical pain. "The whole double-agent thing with Death? Bad idea. Like majorly bad. He just tried to kill me."
"What?"
Kai was on his feet in a second and had her in his arms. He surveyed her for damage, but found none. He breathed a sigh of relief.
"It's cool. Sort of, I mean Hecate – the Hecate came to my rescue."
Kai would have been inclined to say she was off her rocker, but he saw the seriousness in her eyes.
"She appeared? No one has seen her for centuries. Honestly, I thought she had kicked the bucket."
That earned him a slap on the arm and a scowl.
"Don't disrespect the goddess, who saved my life."
"Don't get me wrong, I'm super grateful," Kai said pulling her closer and nuzzling her neck. "But I seriously thought she was dead."
"She's a goddess. They can't die."
"Yes, they can," Kai said squinting at her. "What do you think we have been trying to do with Death?"
"I don't know. Survive? Banish him to the hell he came from?"
Kai shook his head. "Kill him. Gods can die, Bonster."
The look in her eyes changed drastically. Her green eyes widened and they shone with worry. And he didn't even dare think it, hope. Real hope.
"Guess you're not as crazy as I thought, huh?"
"Guess not," he touched his forehead to hers. "And tomorrow night, I'm taking you on a real date."
He closed his eyes and savored the feel of her in his arms. Her body was warm and he loved how she pressed herself closer. She felt like she was made to fit in his arms and he never wanted to let go.
"Tomorrow?"
"Tomorrow," he grinned. "I haven't taken you on a real date in a while and in the middle of all of this craziness, I want a minute with you."
"What's wrong with tonight?"
Now that was music to his ears.
XXX
"I have to attend official coven business tonight and you have homework."
Bonnie's lips turned down. That was so not what she wanted to hear. Especially not the part about her needing to study. She really didn't want to do the mountain of homework Kai had assigned them last week. Especially not when the Weird Sisters had already done theirs and they were planning a girl's night.
"Ugh," she groaned. "Kai," she kissed his throat in a slow lingering way and her fingers played on his chest. The feel of his hard muscles against her fingertips was enough to drive her crazy. "C'mon, don't make me study tonight. I could help with the coven stuff. And afterwards we could pick up where we left things off?" she trailed her fingers suggestively along his chest.
"It's research, it's basically studying. You know after I get the council meeting out of the way, which trust me you will have plenty of those to bore you in the future. But we could meet up afterwards?"
A thrill of anticipation went through her. She would have said yes, but she didn't want to come across as too eager since Kai apparently had better things to do.
"Maybe."
There was no way she was letting Kai know just how badly she wanted to be alone with him.
"Maybe?" Kai said and his arms tightened around her. "You keep talking like that and I'm not letting you leave this room."
Bonnie laughed. "Ah-ah. You have coven business."
"Fine," he sighed dramatically. "But in all seriousness, I'd feel better if you were at my side."
"Because you lied to the coven."
"Let it go already. Tell your family to move in too. At least until Death isn't a threat anymore."
"Fine, Grams will love it. She's loving this whole you and me thing."
Kai cupped her cheek and gave her a serious look. "And what about you?"
Bonnie blushed. "You grew on me."
The words might have been a little harsh, but she spoke them softly. She wrapped her arms around his neck.
"Did I now?"
"Don't be smug. It's like your worst quality."
"I thought that was my evilness."
"OK, I stand corrected. It's your second worst quality."
Kai laughed. "Admit it, I'm the full package and speaking of -"
Bonnie covered his mouth with her hand. "Don't go there. And what about the rest of the coven?"
Kai sighed as if he knew it was coming. "Fine lockdown. Anyone, who isn't staying at the Academy can come here."
"Good."
"This is a shitty plan. It's worse than your plan," Kai said looking frustrated.
"Why? Because you're being cautious and actually taking precautions to protect the coven?"
"No," Kai snorted and she could hear the exasperation in his voice. "Because you never change a play midway through and like I keep trying to explain if you try to keep everyone from getting killed, you just get everyone killed. It's war, babe."
Bonnie glowered at him. She was so not in the mood for Kai's idiotic nicknames. And she was not sure she liked 'babe'.
"Doesn't mean we can't try to save as many people as we can. And if my plan had worked -"
"Don't start. You almost died. Your plan was suicidal, which I told you."
Bonnie couldn't decide if she wanted to kiss him or strangle him. Fortunately, Kai had already made up his mind. He angled his mouth down to hers and she wrapped her arms more tightly around his neck. She sighed and touched her forehead to his.
"Almost is the key word here."
Kai laughed. He hugged her, squeezing her and raising her feet off the ground.
"C'mon, Bon," he groaned. "Just try to stay out of danger for my sake, alright?"
"Alright. And I want to come to the coven meeting. I really don't want to study."
"Too bad. You're going to be my consort that means you need to excel at school."
Bonnie glowered at him for real now. "Ugh, I'm so sick of this responsible version of you. Where is the crazy guy from earlier? I liked him better."
Kai kissed her again. It was brief, but heated and his touch lingered. She buried her face in the crook of his neck.
"I know, I'm not exactly digging it myself."
Bonnie rolled her eyes. She pressed her lips to his neck in a light touch. She teleported out on him and laughed to herself when she reappeared in her dorm room. It was good for him. Kai teleported in and out whenever it suited him. It was childish she knew, but she loved turning the tables on him.
"What's with the good mood?" Katherine drawled glancing up from her wet nails. She was in the middle of painting her nails a brilliant shade of scarlet. One that glowed and Bonnie could only assume she had infused it with magic somehow.
"I just had some fun at K – the dark lord's expense."
Katherine laughed. "Good for old D.L."
Bonnie grinned then huffed and sat down next to Katherine on the bed. "I'm supposed to study for his battle magic class, but here's the thing, I really don't want to."
"I could give you a crash course, I already did the homework."
"You did? When?"
"Yeah, I have excellent time management skills. Also there's this handy little potion that's like coffee times ten."
Bonnie eyed her wondering if Katherine did the magical equivalent of drugs.
"I think I'll pass. Screw him. What are you up to tonight?"
"Drinking with my sisters. Want in on the bacchanal?"
"I guess."
Bonnie had never attended a magical bacchanal, but honestly anything sounded better than studying. And it would teach Kai from thinking he could boss her around. Making her fit to lead the coven her ass, he just wanted a chance to slip something past her at tonight's coven meeting.
"Wow that was majorly underwhelming," Katherine said with a pout. She eyed Bonnie dubiously. "What's going on with you?"
Bonnie sat down next to her and filled her in on her theory about Kai wanting her out of the way for the coven meeting. She even told her about the big date tomorrow. Then she complained some more about the homework.
"Sounds to me like you should make him regret that," Katherine purred.
It did occur to Bonnie that doing the complete opposite of everything Kai suggested just because he suggested it was immature. Not that it was going to stop her.
"That's kind of what I was thinking."
"Perfect."
Katherine casts two quick spells. In the blink of an eye they were both ready for the bacchanal. Bonnie stood up and surveyed her outfit in the floor-length mirror. As always Katherine's spell work was perfect.
The dress was black, but not just black. It shimmered and glowed the way the night sky did. Upon closer inspection it was a blue so dark it was almost black. The glow was ethereal and it emanated from tiny stars so intricately sewn they looked to be real. It had a heart-shaped neckline and capped sleeves. There was a slit down the front and it reached her ankles.
Her magic was a soft gold and her lips were covered in gold glitter. It made her eyes look pure green and her cheekbones high. Her hair hung down her back in soft ringlets. Her hair was pinned behind her ears to show off her gold earrings. They were a simple gold chain and at the bottom hung a perfectly shaped star.
"I look like a witch," Bonnie said marveling at her appearance.
"No, you look like the next consort," Katherine said and even she was in awe of her own work. "Damn, I'm good."
Katherine grabbed her hand and they rushed out of the school. They hurried down the hallway and out the backway of the school. Katherine led her through the back courtyard, past the cemetery and into the clearance in the woods.
There was a bonfire under the dark sky. Eerie yet rhythmic music hung in the air. Bonnie couldn't see a source for the music, but she assumed there was a spell for it. She knew Lucy had been practicing it for week until she mastered it. Tonight's music was probably her doing if she knew her cousin.
Students were all around. They were drinking and grinding on each other as they circled the bonfire.
Bonnie and Katherine joined Lucy and Rebekah for drinks. After copious amounts of alcohol they joined the others, who were dancing. It was a lot dirtier than any dancing Bonnie had ever done before, but with the alcohol flowing through her body, she found she didn't mind.
When the sky was starting to lighten again, the Weird Sisters slipped away with Stefan and a few other warlocks. They had invited her join them in what Bonnie could only assume was an orgy. Still a little overwhelmed by the loose sexual practices among the dark coven, Bonnie wandered back to her dorm room.
As she walked her thoughts kept drifting back to the mental image of all of her friends wandering off in a group. Once again, her stomach contracted and she had to face that this knowledge definitely put her on edge about things with Kai. If he was even half as busy as the Weird Sisters, they were on even more uneven footing than she had first assumed.
Bonnie removed her makeup and took off her clothes. She dug out a pair of PJ's and crawled into bed. It wasn't long before she drifted off.
Arms wrapped around her and she jerked awake with a scream. Without thinking she lashed out with her magic. Whoever was in bed with her got hit with a firebolt.
"WHAT THE HELL, BON?"
Bonnie blinked and she recognized that angry voice.
"Kai?" she said rubbing the sleep out of her eyes. The room came into focus and she saw Kai was magically extinguishing the flames on his T-shirt. "What the hell do you think you're doing?"
"You never came back to the manor," Kai said still looking disgruntled. "Why do you smell like alcohol and why did you set me on fire?"
"Because I didn't know it was you," Bonnie snapped. "And I went to the bacchanal, duh."
"I swear to Heaven," Kai muttered. "The coven is under attack and the students are still attending bacchanals?"
"Well yeah, that's the only reason this room is empty."
"Lucky me," Kai chuckled.
Bonnie groaned. She rolled over and nuzzled into his throat. Kai pulled her closer and she wrapped her arms around his neck.
"Don't even think it," she mumbled. "I'm still a little drunk and I'm a lot tired."
Bonnie stretched and made herself more comfortable. Half of her body was on Kai's now and his hand caressed her thigh. Kai kissed her forehead and a thrill went through her when his stubble scratched her. It was prickly, but in a good way.
"Sleep, babe," his hand caressed her cheek and she felt a tingle of magic run through her from his rings. She felt the cold touch of metal on her skin. "Tomorrow's class is going to be grueling. Pop quiz planned."
Bonnie mumbled a curse word, but she was already drifting off to sleep.
XXX
The next afternoon, Bonnie had a horrible feeling she had forgotten something important. Not that any of the Weird Sisters were listening to her as they walked to Kai's class. They were too busy basking in the afterglow of their orgy.
"That was fun," Rebekah purred.
"Uh-huh," Bonnie said.
"You're telling me," Katherine said in what was a basically a moan. "Elijah and I finally had sex. I'm so happy I left after that bacchanal."
"About damn time," Lucy said and winked at Katherine.
"But probably keep your voice down," Bonnie whispered. "He is the headmaster."
Katherine waved her concerns aside. "Yeah, because you aren't boning one of our teachers."
"Which I know is ethically questionable and I'm not boning him," Bonnie said in exasperation.
"Man, I would have been all over him by now," Rebekah said and her expression was glazed. "I mean that stubble and the way he swaggers like he knows just what to do."
"Do you want my boyfriend, Bekah?"
"I'm perfectly content with Stefan," Rebekah sniffed. Then her jaw popped open and all three of the Weird Sisters turned to gawk. "You said boyfriend!"
"You did," Katherine agreed exchanging a look with Lucy.
"By the dark lord," Lucy gasped. "You actually called that asshat your boyfriend!"
"I did," Bonnie replied blushing. "It's actually official and now I only hate him sometimes."
"You mean the rare times you don't want to jump his bones?" Katherine teased.
"Hey, I'm not horny and angry all day long."
"Lay off my cousin," Lucy snapped and turned her nose up. "Unlike you she is still pure."
"Oh dear," Rebekah sighed. "I'd forgotten about that. What a waste."
Bonnie rolled her eyes. "I blame the archaic laws in the dark coven, alright?"
"Why?" Katherine pursed her lips. "Don't tell me you would have slept with that snooze Jason."
Bonnie blinked and stared at Katherine. "Who?"
"Jason," Katherine said in a 'duh voice'. "You know your below average mortal boyfriend. The homely one."
"Oh, you mean Jeremy. And hey! He wasn't ugly."
"Well he sure wasn't pretty," Lucy said studying her nails.
"Not like D.L.," Katherine purred and Rebekah sighed.
"Oh my God."
Bonnie rolled her eyes and walked off to class. The Weird Sisters cackled and followed her. There were a lot of witch clichés that had no basis in reality and they all bugged Bonnie, but the whole cackling witches thing? Well that one made sense to her whenever the Weird Sisters genuinely laughed.
Bonnie sat down at the back of the classroom. As always in Kai's class, she tried to stay under the radar. It was a strategy that served her well with the other teachers. The only problem was Kai liked to single her out.
"Good afternoon," Kai said with a bright smile.
"Good afternoon dark lord," the class echoed.
Bonnie just muttered good afternoon. Kai had given her a teasing look that put her on guard. He was definitely up to something and she had the sneaky suspicion it was that pop quiz he had mentioned last night. It hit her then what she had forgotten. To study and Kai had hinted furiously at her to come prepared.
"Today we are having a little pop quiz," Kai said and winked at Bonnie, which only made her glower. "We're starting off with a theoretical section. You need a hundred percent to pass then there is the practical portion."
Elena's hand shot in the air.
"Yes, Ellen?"
Bonnie looked at Kai in complete exasperation. Would it kill Kai to get the names of his coven members right?
"Practical portion?"
"A little test of power and skill with only one student left standing," Kai shoved his hands in pockets and bounced on the balls of his feet. "This is gonna be so fun!"
One flick of his hand and test papers flew from his desk to each of the students' desk. Bonnie tried to read hers, but the words were jumbled and she looked over to Kai for an explanation.
"No sneaking a peak until the test officially starts," Kai said with a smile that made him look like a happy little boy. "And here are your pens to ensure you don't cheat. If you try, its touch will put you in the infirmary."
Another wave of his hand and pens landed on their desks.
Bonnie picked up hers and tapped her foot impatiently. The sooner they got started the sooner this would be over. She hadn't studied at all and there was no way she was going to pass.
Stupid Kai and his hundred percent rule.
"And you may begin."
With another flick of his hand and the letters on the test unscrambled Bonnie's fears of flunking were confirmed as she read over the questions. Good thing she was dating Kai otherwise she had the feeling his idea of detention would be particularly unpleasant.
When conjuring lightning what ingredient is required?
What spell counters a lightning bolt?
Number two, Bonnie might know. She might think it was the shield spell. But that was the only question she could even attempt to answer. She spent the rest of the test doodling flowers and hearts on the test.
Finally, Kai waved his hand and collected the tests. She was not looking forward to this practical portion. She hadn't practiced conjuring lightning and Kai hadn't shown them last class. They were supposed to study and learn it on their own. Which she was starting to seriously regret not doing.
Kai said a few quick words in Latin and suddenly the classroom disappeared. Bonnie was standing in a cubicle. At her feet there was a caldron, a fire and spell ingredients. Bonnie sat down and lit the fire, she assumed that was at least necessary.
Maybe she could try to MacGyver her way to something close enough to a passing grade?
She sat down and started sniffing the herbs and potions trying to deduce what she would need for lightning. The quartz crystal was definitely necessary and she put the crystal in the cauldron and dripped a few drops of something that smelled acidic in the cauldron.
In a cloud of black smoke, Kai materialized.
"You didn't study at all, did yah?"
"Nope," Bonnie growled and went back to trying to get the casting right.
"Grouchy," Kai said and clucked his tongue. "It's not like I didn't warn you."
"Go away."
"Want some help? I am more than willing to tutor you," Kai's voice was heated and he winked at her.
"No thank you. Whatever strings your help comes with I don't want them."
Kai laughed. "Suit yourself, babe."
Still laughing, Kai teleported away leaving Bonnie with the intense desire to fry him. But the last time she had done that it backfired because he actually liked it.
Stupid twisted Kai.
Frazzled and getting angrier with Kai with each passing second, Bonnie tried to brew lightning. But conjuring wasn't a subject she had spent a whole lot of time practicing mainly because she thought it was boring. Factor in that she hadn't even tried to study and she was completely at a loss.
The cubicle walls that kept her separated from the rest of the class disappeared. She wasn't even halfway done when they disappeared.
Kai, Bonnie thought and had the accompanying mental image of wringing his neck.
As if her rage had summoned him, Kai stood at the front of the class. "Who's ready for a battle royale?"
The class cheered and Bonnie stared at him imagining hitting him with one of her spells. None of the other teacher's threw pop quizzes like this at them, which she knew was foolish because she only had herself to blame. But it was easier to be annoyed with Kai than to admit she should have just studied.
"Awesome!" Kai grinned. "There's only one rule, you can only use the conjured lightning and the blocking spell. And no, I'm not telling you what spell that is. If you don't know, which spell that is well then that's on you."
Bonnie glowered and threw up a shield the second Kai clapped his hands. The golden sphere circled her and it was her only hope that it blocked the lightning.
A bolt of lightning came out of nowhere. It was shot out of the sky as the Weird Sisters circled her. Bonnie grinned at them and noticed they didn't have their shield spells up.
"Wrong spell, cupcake," Katherine said flashing a smile.
"Seriously?"
"Seriously," Lucy deadpanned and looked at her in exasperation. "You're a disgrace to the Bennett name."
"But you're our future Queen so even if you are a lazy slob, who hasn't studied, we are going to protect you," Rebekah said with a condescending smile.
Elena and Caroline approached with Tyler watching their back. Bonnie had noticed this might be a battle royale, but most of the students were working in teams. Kind of like the Hunger Games. No doubt the smaller the pool of competitors became the alliances would disappear.
"Oooh, I've always wanted to kick your ass," Katherine said to Elena with a bright smile.
Katherine didn't even blink, she raised her hand and her conjured lightning shot out of the palm of her hand. It was a white-hot bolt and it hit Elena in the chest. The other girl tried to block it, but Katherine's spell must have been stronger because it penetrated. Elena's body jerked and twitched before she collapsed on the ground.
Caroline gaped and turned to Katherine in shock. "Bitch."
"Bitch yourself," Katherine spat.
Caroline raised her hand and a bolt of lightning went flying. Bonnie didn't even think she cried: "Motus!"
The bolt of lightning hit the wall and burned a hole in it.
"Cheater!" Caroline shouted.
Kai laughed. "A+ for creative thinking, but you're disqualified for cheating."
Bonnie glared at him and walked over to sit on his desk. It was the only place left to sit in the classroom.
She watched as the rest of the class battled it out. Kai sat down next to her, occasionally yelling that someone was out or waving his hand to teleport someone to the infirmary.
"The school nurse is on standby, right?" Bonnie asked eyeing Kai dubiously.
With Kai it was a coin toss if he was doing the insane thing or the responsible thing. She was starting to think she could read him well enough to know that his insane act was mostly a strategy.
Mostly.
And that usually he employed it when dealing with the coven. Sometimes, she suspected he used it when teaching in order to help them learn. Kai wasn't one to coddle his students as she had seen today.
"Of course," Kai scoffed. Then he grew serious and gave her one of his more heated looks. "You know your friends are growing on me."
"Oh?" Bonnie arched a brow.
"Yeah, I like how they protected you. That's good. You'll need people like that as my consort."
Bonnie's stomach did a weird twist and a flop. Hearing the word consort didn't freak her out the same way it used to. Now she didn't have any reservations about Kai. Instead, she was just worried about what a life as consort meant. All eyes on her, all the time. The responsibilities that would rest on her shoulders. The weight of an entire coven depending on her to keep them safe and strong in a world where all other supernatural creatures wanted them dead.
"Guess I will."
The rest of the class knocked each other out until the only one left standing was Lucy. Bonnie grinned and cheered. Lucy grinned broadly and took a bow. She threw her hands up in the air and golden sparks shot out from her fingertips.
Kai actually applauded and smiled. "I expected nothing less from a Bennett. You are the lucky recipient of an A today. And the only one I might add."
"Thank you."
The class cheered at least what little of it remained. The Weird Sisters and Tyler were lying on the floor. There were other students Bonnie didn't know as well as them there as well. But most had been sent to the infirmary.
"Class dismissed," Kai said.
With another wave of his hand the remaining students were sent to the infirmary. Lucy was the only one left in any condition to walk out with the exception of Bonnie, who had been disqualified. Lucy might the only winner, but Bonnie was the only one, who had cast an illegal spell.
"Are you coming or what, cuz?"
"Sure."
Bonnie hopped off the desk.
"Not so fast, Bonster. I need a word. Since you are the only one, who failed."
Bonnie groaned, but sat back down on the desk. She waved to Lucy when she left and closed the door behind her.
Kai got off the desk and he stood in front of her. He put his arms around her and nuzzled her neck. His warmth seeped into her and she resisted the urge to lean into his warmth. She put her hands on his chest to keep him at bay.
"I thought we were supposed to talk about class?"
"We are," Kai said as he nuzzled her throat. "I gotta say I'm kind of ticked off. I mean, it kinda feels like you aren't taking this consort thing seriously. And I did warn you about class and studying and you blew it off to party with your friends."
"I know and I feel bad."
Kai pulled back and flashed a wicked grin. "How bad?"
"Like a tinsy bit."
She held her thumb up near her index finger to show just how small that part of her was. Kai's gaze heated and her stomach did a weird flip. He didn't need to say a word, she knew he was up to something.
"Is that bad enough to want to make it up me? Maybe even scrape a passing grade?"
"Maybe," Bonnie said returning his smile. "Depends on what you have in mind."
"I was thinking we could play a game," he whispered.
Kai nuzzled her jaw and she closed her eyes at the feel of his stubble against her cheek.
"What kind of game?"
Bonnie pressed herself closer and put her arms around his neck.
"Well I was thinking since you've been a bad girl, you need a little punishment."
"Oh," she gasped and blushed. "That could be fun."
"Yeah?" Kai breathed and his lips grazed her jaw. Heat coursed through her. "If you want me to stop, just say so."
Bonnie didn't trust herself to speak. Her whole body felt as if it was on fire. She just nodded and blushed under Kai's heated stare.
"What do I do?" she asked in a voice that was so breathy she blushed again.
Her core throbbed in a way that was almost painful and her skin felt electrified. She leaned into Kai's warmth.
"Call me, sir. And do as I say."
This was naughty and she rubbed her thighs together, trying to create some friction.
"Yes, sir."
Bonnie's smile was teasing and she bit down on her bottom lip. Kai flashed a wicked smile.
"Bend over the desk, place your palms flat against it."
"Yes, sir," she repeated and this time a thrill of anticipation went through her.
She had inkling, she knew what Kai was going to do. A heated thrill went through her and she sighed in anticipation. This was so naughty and so far from anything she had ever done before, it was almost too exciting.
But she bent over the desk obediently and put her palms flat against the surface by her head. Kai pushed her skirt up and pulled her panties down. She was completely exposed to him and a soft sigh escaped her. Dampness pooled between her legs.
Kai ran his finger along her slit teasingly. She blushed knowing he would feel what a sopping wet mess she was.
"I've barely touched you and you're already wet for me, babe."
"I am, sir," Bonnie said and felt that same naughty thrill go through her.
"You like it rough, don't you, gorgeous?"
"Yes, sir."
Bonnie bit down on a smile. Kai had worked out as much yesterday and honestly, it had caught her by surprise as well. With Jeremy she had never even suspected it, but Kai was a different creature. He brought out a darker, wilder side of her.
"And you failed my class today," he clucked his tongue to show his disappointment. His hand caressed her bum and she closed her eyes, enjoying the rough feel of his palm against her soft skin. "I expect better. From now on you will be prepared or you will face the consequences of your actions. Do you understand?"
"Yes, sir."
"Yes, sir what?"
"Yes, sir I'm sorry I disappointed you," Bonnie said and another wave of desire crashed over her. There was something so hot about submitting to Kai. About just giving in to her lust. All of that pent up frustration she had from him – just giving in to it. "I will work harder before your next class, sir."
"Yes, you will. But for now? I think a good spanking is in order, don't you?"
"Oh, please," she breathed and rubbed her legs together, it wasn't enough relief, not by a long shot. "Please, sir. Please punish me."
"I want you to count them. Do you understand?"
"Yes, sir."
Bonnie's whole body quivered with anticipation. She could hardly believe this was turning her on, but it was.
Kai's hand caressed her bum. It was a brief touch, but he left behind the tingle of magic on her skin. A second later, the first slap landed. It stung, which only made it hotter.
"One," she moaned and closed her eyes.
His fingers caressed the same spot in a way that eased the sting. But this time she felt no touch of magic, Kai wasn't going to heal her, which made her core ache. She would never tell Kai, but the side of him that was the strict coven leader turned her on as much as it infuriated her.
"Good girl," he murmured.
Kai spanked her again and she felt the sting of his palm on her soft skin. Another moan escaped her and she rubbed her legs together, desperate for friction.
"Two."
The rest of it was a hazy blur as she was lost in pleasure with the occasional touch of pain mixed in. When it was over she needed more, she turned around and Kai kissed her. It was rough and filled with want. She ran her hands through his hair, bringing him closer. He squeezed her bum and it hurt, but in the best possible way. She mewled and pressed herself closer.
When they finally broke apart, she was panting for air. Kai cupped her face and gave her a soft kiss on the lips.
"On your knees, babe."
Another thrill of anticipation went through her as she did as he asked. Kai unbuckled his jeans and her mouth went dry at the sight of his hard cock. His hand went to the nape of her neck and he guided her to take him in her mouth.
Her tongue circled his tip and he moaned. She smiled and took more of him in. Her hand covered the rest of him and she sucked. She kept going until she felt him stiffen in her mouth and he came. She swallowed and withdrew.
Kai lifted her onto his desk and she wiped the corners of her lips self-consciously. Everything with Kai and especially those things related to sex were still so new to her. But she liked it when she gave him pleasure. And she liked trying new things with him.
He kissed her lingeringly on the lips. Before drawing away and touching his forehead to hers.
"Still alright, babe?"
"Yeah," she blushed.
She shifted uncomfortably on the desk. Her bum was still sore from the spanking and she wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him closer.
"Your turn."
Kai winked at her and lower himself until he was kneeling. His lips ghosted along the inside of her thighs. His stubble scratched, but in the best possible away and a thrill went through her. He kissed his way along her thigh until he reached her core. He pushed her down on her back and she blushed again before heat went through her. She was so damp by now that she was embarrassed by the wet mess she was.
His teeth nipped at the inside of her thighs. A whimper escaped her lips and then he was where she most needed him. He licked and sucked, moving his tongue with expert precision. He flicked her clit and she cried out as colors danced behind her eyelids.
He was rough and then gentle, alternating his style until she was completely lost in ecstasy. She was on the precipice of climax, but she never quite went over. Whenever she would get close, Kai would change the rhythm and she would groan in complaint.
"Kai, please," she moaned.
It was torture of the best kind. She felt him smile and in the next instant, he pushed her over the edge. She came with a scream. She shattered and fell back exhausted on the desk.
Thank you so much for reading and reviewing! So I'm nervous about the smut, what did you think? And what did you think about Hecate? Bonnie almost dying? And Kai's reaction to Bonnie almost dying? I'm fireismyelement97 on tumblr. I'm posting a bonkai one-shot request on Sunday where we get to see Bonnie and Kai as coven leaders. I am so excited to post. By the way, are alerts still broken on FFN? Because I haven't received any lately either.
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