Chapter Nine

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After the dance was over, the gang decided to head over to Mystic Grill for burgers. Bonnie and Kai rode over together, with Luke, Sarah, Klaus and Jo. Liv left homecoming with Tyler and the other guys from the football team. Kai was against it but Jo made him back down from fathering her. When Bonnie promised Liv was in good hands, he calmed down a bit. He really just wanted to focus on his own date.

The grill was quite empty, Kelly Donovan was there with a couple of waitresses cleaning up. Matt asked his mother to light up the grill. Kelly gave her son a sharp look, and told him to get his butt in the kitchen and help out. Oddly enough Rebekah offered to help out in the kitchen, which left a staggered look on Matt's face, as he ushered her along with him. Bonnie's friend Caroline was still shooting death glares about the couple.

Kai got pulled into a booth by Bonnie, sitting across from the green eyed girl, he quipped. "So Forbes and Donovan?"

Bonnie let out a deep sigh, "After her and Ty." Yikes. "It was brief, Caroline couldn't get over Tyler. Matt was really just her rebound, but he cared for her." Forbes really had jealousy issues. "She swore off boys though, she's just doing Jer favor."

"She should hang with Val, she dislikes all men."

"Clearly not all of them." Bonnie pointed out, glancing over at Valerie and Stefan by the pool table. They were enchanted with each other.

Kai was queasy by their display. "I think Stefan has that effect on most people." He could see Klaus burning a hole in Valerie's head, basically the whole night. The blond clearly didn't want to share his new best friend.

Bonnie chuckled as the waitress came over with two glasses of water. "Can we get two cokes please, and a large order of chilli fries." Bonnie ordered for them, reaching for her glass of water. "Matt makes the most amazing chilli fries, I promise you'll love it."

Kai watched her sip her water, thinking about how beautiful she was. "I had a really great time with you." This was true, his first dance ever. Kai never socialized with so many people in his life. Bonnie's group of friends weren't the worst people to hang with.

"Same here." she said with a smile. "Tell me, how's Greta treating you?"

"Well, I had no idea she was dating your brother." Kai looked at his watch, then added, "She's cool though, a bit of a hardass."

Bonnie grinned as the waitress came back with their drinks. "She's a perfectionist, very different from Jamie and Luka. Mom can't wait for Jamie to propose, she's like the daughter she always wanted." Kai could hear a lace of venom in her words. Bonnie took a sip of her coke before continuing. "I adore Greta, I just don't care so much for my mom's attitude."

Kai could relate, that's how his parents were with him and Jo. "You're both incredible. I just like you more."

Bonnie blushed slightly, "I like you too. It's kind of scary how much." she said breathlessly. "I know I'm asking to go slow, just to protect myself. Don't think it's because I'm not into you."

Bonnie Hopkins was the first girl to give Kai the time of day. He knew how she felt about him. "It's fine. I plan on seducing you. Romancing you. And finally deflowering you." Kai said wistfully, before sucking down his drink.

Bonnie froze, staring at him. This left Kai with a satisfied grin. "I like to see you try, Mr. Parker." she was still quite flushed.

September came and went swiftly. October arrived with a colder front. Bonnie and Kai were really in their honeymoon phase, late night texts, kisses in the hallways. Spending lunch together, sometimes with Matt, and Rebekah. As great as everything with Kai was going. Her friendship with Caroline had hit a bumpy road, the two haven't spoken much since homecoming. Bonnie was always busy with Abby and Rudy, who planned a fundraiser the same night as Caroline's birthday.

It was mandatory for her to go. Kai told her he would be there as well, with his family. That scared her, she never met Joshua Parker, and from what Kai tells her, the man was a nasty piece of work. Bonnie just hoped Olivia Parker would keep her husband in line, the older woman already adored Bonnie. She also prayed her father didn't embarrass her in front of her boyfriend.

Bonnie was in her bedroom, picking out a white beaded strapless dress with satin pumps. She opts for a tight high ponytail with her face beat and orange lipstick. She twirled around in the mirror to see if this was a finished look. So caught up, she didn't notice Greta Martin standing by the doorway.

Bonnie put a smile onto her face for Greta. "Please tell me you are not trying to look sexy for the Parker kid?" her friend asked, curiously.

Patting down her dress, Bonnie nods, "We're dating, it's new."

Greta let out a snort, "Wow, Bonnie Bennett Hopkins, dating. This is a first." She replied in a surly tone, "I wish Jamie was here to see this."

Bonnie's lip thinned. "So he can give Kai the talk." Jamie once did that with Jeremy, when he heard about Bonnie making out at a party. She had to reassure her brother that she wasn't dating little Gilbert.

"He's just looking out for you. Anyways I did mention Kai to him." Of course she did. "Good things, I think he's a nice guy, kind of weird. But he's perfect for you." As much as Bonnie hated Abby for liking Greta more, she couldn't help but love the other girl. She was the big sister Bonnie always wanted.

Bonnie bit her lip with almost uncertainty. "I really like him. We're taking it slow, but sometimes I just…" she wanted to jump Kai.

Greta looked around. Only when she was sure no one else was near the room, she said, "You guys aren't having sex yet?"

"Only in my dreams." Her voice was barely above a whisper.

Greta's face was mild. "You have all the time in the world for that." She extended her hand to Bonnie. "Come on, the dinner guests are arriving. The Parkers are downstairs."

Bonnie looked murderous, her focus entirely on Greta. "And you're just telling me."

Once in place, Bonnie allowed her friend to take her arm as they descended the grand staircase. Her heart was racing little, but she couldn't figure out why. Then the reason became abundantly clear. Hopkins and Parkers were all gonna be in one room together.

Bonnie and Greta came down the last few stairs and began welcoming their guests. Bonnie could see the Sheriff with Carol Lockwood, Zach Salvatore, his wife Gail, and Sarah, without Stefan. Tyler and Matt with a few other members of the football team. Bonnie noted Caroline was missing from the event. Deciding not to let it get to her, she went on shaking hands and engaging with people. She couldn't wait to get a drink. A good, strong drink. How long were cocktails supposed to last?

After mingling with countless Mystic Falls folks interested in the connections, and befriending the Mayor's daughter for personal favors. Bonnie made her way over to her parents who were engrossed with the Parkers.

"I'm telling you Mayor Hopkins, the town will triple the profits. College graduates from Whitmore are gonna start moving in, getting ready to start a family." Joshua Parker drawled, "I've seen Mrs. Mikaelson's business model. The hospital is gonna be a real money maker."

Running his thumb along the carvings of his glass, Rudy Hopkins nodded his head, "She's a smart woman. When I took this town back, I was worried it wouldn't flourish. Mikael and Esther, really came through with that shareholder Lucien Castle."

Bonnie reached over to her family. Kai's eyes moved from his father's to Bonnie. Her jaw almost hit the ground, Kai took her hand, kissed it, and wrapped her hand around his arm. "Mom, you remember Bonnie." Kai said without preamble.

Luke, Liv, and Jo, were all staring, mouths open. Olivia Parker spoke up, "Bonnie, it's so wonderful to see you again. Mr. Mayor, your daughter is a delight." she gushed, this left Abby and Rudy pleased.

Bonnie and Kai both smiled indulgently. "No, Mrs. Parker is a darling host."

Olivia patted Bonnie's arm. "Joshua and I must have you over for dinner. Especially since you and Kai are dating." Olivia made a shooing motion with her hands.

Rudy's eyes hardened at her words. "Dating, Bonnie didn't tell us." She shrugged negligently, when would she have the opportunity.

Bonnie noticed how oddly quiet Kai's father was being, cringing under her father's glare. Meanwhile Abby pulled back from her husband laughing. "Isn't it wonderful to see the kids getting along so well." As her mother made that statement. Sarah Salvatore and her parents walked by. "Gail, how are you?"

"Can't complain." Bonnie could feel the tension switch from Joshua and her father to Zach and Rudy. The Salvatore's were enemy number one since Damon murdered Elena. As Principal, Abby tried to keep a standing relationship with Gail and Sarah, due to them being the few black women in Mystic Falls, along with the Bennetts and Martins.

"Joshua, please join me in my study. Mikael and Lucien have arrived." Joshua and Rudy both excused themselves from the group. Abby also excuses herself, as she needed to speak with the Sheriff.

Olivia and Gail were engrossed into a topic of Christmas season. And Zach awkwardly stood by his wife.

Kai's voice was low, "Bonnie-"

"Luke, let's make our rounds, how about it?" Sarah frowned, rubbing her arms together.

Kai gave Luke a pointed look and allowed Sarah to lead his brother into the crowd. Liv decided to do the same, making her way to Tyler and the football team. All but leaving Jo.

Bonnie smiled pleasantly at the brunette, hopefully giving herself an air of dimness. "So what if everybody's pairing off into couples. I'm better off on my own." Bonnie clucked her tongue sympathetically. "I think Klaus is…" Jo shook her head trailing off. "Doesn't matter," She dismissed herself, muttering about finding a bathroom.

Kai and Bonnie were finally alone. Bonnie led him down the hall and into the first unoccupied room. As they entered, Bonnie locked the door. She walked over to Kai and pulled his hands into hers. "I missed you so much."

Kai kissed Bonnie instead, pulling her in tightly so that her body was flush against his. She couldn't resist him, and after a long moment she pulled back to breathe. There was a pink flush across her face. He took this as his chance to have his hands roamed across her front, caressing her full breasts through her dress.

He kissed her again, fiercely, possessively. Bonnie broke the kiss, flushed. Kai smiled at her, faintly, that pained amused smile. "What is it about you, Bonnie Hopkins?" he whispered, his hand stroking her lower back. "Why can't I get you out of my mind?"

"I feel the same way," she answered in complete honesty. "I think about you all the time."

"I just know I want to taste you," he said, pushing her down to sit in a chair. She was shaking her head, slowly. "Yes. Just let me... Maybe I can stop thinking of you in class, and maybe Alaric will stop noticing how obsessed I've become."

Bonnie gasped. "Did he say something?"

"No." Kai said as he knelt in front of her. He kissed her knee and stroked the outside of her thigh through her dress. "He just gives me a look, like he knows I'm undressing you with my eyes in class."

"Fuck, Kai" Bonnie puffs. "I do it too."

Kai kissed his way up along the inside of her thigh, inching up her dress. "I want you all the time." he whispered along her skin. He worked his way up to her white lace thong and nipped at them gently. Bonnie gasped, hands tightening on the chair and her entire body tensing up.

"What are you doing?" she asked, frightened.

"I said I wanted to taste you," he murmured against her thong. "I meant it."

"But..."

Kai looked up into her eyes. "I could never hurt you, Bonnie. I could never force you to do what you didn't want. But let me. Let me make you come."

Her lip trembled slightly. "What if.. I just don't want to get hurt again."

Kai stroked her thighs gently. "I'll take care of you, Bonnie, I will."

For some reason, Bonnie could tell that he was being honest with her. She tentatively nodded and forced her body to relax. She lifted her hips when Kai pulled her thong down to her ankles and then completely off of her body. She was otherwise still dressed, and so was Kai. Her roiling stomach calmed a little at that realization.

Kai tilted Bonnie's hips and slid them forward slightly so that she was perched on the edge of the chair. Delicately, he pressed kisses to the insides of her thighs and edged them apart. He knelt between her legs, basking in the scent of her. He kissed his way up bald beaver, then licked the sensitive skin of her inner thigh. Rouse by Bonnie's gasp of pleasure, Kai held her hips still and then went in to lick at her clit. Her initial squirms of unease soon turned into mindless bucking beneath his mouth. Her hands were clutching the chair, knuckles grip and her back was arching.

Taking a break to delay the inevitable, Kai gently removed her hands from the chair. "Here..." He repositioned them to her own breasts. Her eyes were glazed over in passion, lips parted.

Ducking back beneath her dress, the scent and smell of her already had gotten him rock hard, and the mental image of that almost made him come. He swirled his tongue around her swollen clit, hearing her throaty moan. Shifting position so that he could finger her, Kai looked up. She was indeed caressing herself through her white dress, and his breath caught.

Kai leaned in and kissed her, tongue sliding into her slack mouth. His fingers increased speed as her hands moved to tangle themselves in her hair. She was wet, slick against his fingers, and he moved with practiced precision.

Bonnie writhed beneath Kai's hand, knowing she needed something but not knowing what it was. When he moved to kiss the column of her throat, she found herself panting. "Yes, yes... Oh God, yes... I need..."

"Come for me," Kai whispered against her ear. He could feel her body begin to tighten around his fingers. "That's it. Just like that. Come for me, Bonnie, let go..."

And then she came with a sharp cry, shuddering around his fingers and clutching him tightly.

Kai held her until her breath evened out.

"That was amazing," Bonnie whispered, her chin tucked into the crook of his neck. "Wow."

Grinning madly, Kai dropped a kiss onto her neck. He watched Bonnie stretch out languidly, almost catlike. "You were so sexy. I can't wait to do that again."

"Mmm... All right, then." She looked about for her thong. She found them and on impulse pressed them into Kai's hand. "You keep these."

"Really?" Kai drawled, smirking. He felt immensely pleased with himself.

"You can taste me anytime."

"Let's head out before they come looking for us," Kai said, nodding at her before turning and leaving.

She watched as he opened the door checking to see if the cost was cleared.

Bonnie followed after him, as the couple turned a corner in the halls, the first person they ran into was Lucy Bennett.

Long brown hair, straight down her back. Sheer black dress showing off her long legs. And a bright smile plastered on her face.

"There you are cuz," Lucy greeted Bonnie with enthusiasm. "Come give me a hug."

Lucy scooped her cousin into a big hug. "Oh my god, it's been so long." Pulling back, Bonnie hadn't missed the expression on her cousin's face, but kept her tone light, for the time being. "This is Kai, Kai Parker."

Lucy gilded beside him. "My new employee, didn't know you and him were…"

"It's new." Kai said cautiously. "Bonnie is really amazing."

Lucy's smirk became larger as those words exited his mouth. "I guess I picked the right time to move back into town."

Bonnie's jaw dropped, for the second time tonight. "Wait are you serious."

"Moving into Gram's old house."

Bonnie smiles. "This is the best news I've heard all year."

"I'm counting on you two lovers to get me caught up on everything that's happened while I was gone." A smirk graced Kai's features and Bonnie realized what Lucy said. Her cousin continued, "Malachai, I'll be expecting you in my office tomorrow. It's time you learn about the underbelly of our town." Lucy said provocatively. Bonnie could see fire in Kai eye's, Lucy always had that effect on people, mainly men.

It's good to have all the Bennett women in Mystic Falls again.

Lucy Bennett is finally here, warning the next half of this fic will have a lot of angst and drama, Kai and Bonnie will be getting sucked in to some really dark shit. New update coming soon.