Title: Thicker Than Blood
Summary: Mikaelsons are like plague to Mystic Falls, Bonnie believed it. And now the return of youngest Original male had her in unfamiliar situation. The attraction is irresistible. AU.
Contains: Reincarnation, Romance, Drama and a bit of darkness.
Note: I don't own any of the characters from TVD or TO except this imaginary story-line. I mean no offense to any one. Story is not beta read. Rated T for now. Slow updates. Reviews are so much welcome!
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Bonnie didn't recognize the steady increase in her heartbeat. It could have been from the moment she saw his face, she wondered.
They entered the area with grace, credit given to Kol. She had no option but to follow his lead calmly. Determined to not look him in the eye or others, until she was adjusted, she fixed gaze at his torso or the floor.
"What business did you have with my mother?" he inquired.
There was hitch in her breathing. How did he know that? "She simply wanted to thank me personally." Bonnie lied.
Kol squinted into space, though he didn't say anything.
Her attention went to Matt who was dancing with Caroline, while they talked and laughed. Bonnie's lips twisted into smile for that.
"So, you changed your mind?" She tried again, finding courage to speak with the Original.
A ghost of smile spread on his features, yet he avoided her gaze, "You don't know how to give up, do you?"
Strange, but she started to grow comfortable around him. "I'm not demanding."
Kol then squinted at her, "Not demanding? And what else the little witch would like to know about? Spells against the vampires?" His fingers caressed at her back. "I heard the stories of your adventures against my family." Twisting his mouth, he purred. "I'm impressed."
Bonnie didn't see that compliment coming from him. "Well," she picked her words carefully, "if it could convince you, then yes." Averting her gaze to others she found Klaus talking with someone. "Guess it's just the witch thing to go against danger."
"But here you are," he countered with a dark smile, "dancing with the danger."
She twirled before going back to his embrace. "Perhaps, I was born for this." It was a hidden challenge.
Amusement flashed in his eyes before he spun her again and again, the frills of her dress flared around.
"You," purred Kol, "like to play."
The question sent unfamiliar yet desirable chills.
"I can volunteer if you want."
He smirked when she respond. Bonnie didn't want to give him that satisfaction. "That's how you kept yourself entertained for more than thousand years."
His eyes flared with unknown darkness. The witch took pleasure from that. Stupid of her to provoke this monster, all while being uncertain of her actions.
There was change of dancing partners. Bonnie found herself in Klaus's hands. When did he return to the floor? She was tensed when he greeted her with crooked grin.
"Well, well, look whom we got here."
"Klaus." She forced to be polite.
"It is good to see you flinch." He murmured, glancing at his surroundings. "I bet my little brother might have left you with migraine."
"Genes?" She proposed quietly, and Klaus chuckled at that.
"Oh, you know, it runs in the family. But you will find my methods benevolent, if you knew him personally," he replied looking at his brother. Bonnie followed his gaze to find Kol alone standing among the crowd; observing the dancing couple with strange expression that she couldn't predict.
"I will pass such opportunities." She muttered looking away.
Klaus observed her lazily. After few seconds, he stated. "If situations are different, Bonnie, we would have been acquaintances." She didn't see it coming, especially not from him.
Whatever maybe the scenario, she didn't want the Mikaelsons be friends with her.
She had enough interaction for the day. Bonnie decided to retire to her home after series of awkward dances and interactions.
Esther's proposal, however, was bugging her mind. But it would be the ancestors' decision as well—to help the Original witch in taking down her children.
Irony, the creator had to be the destroyer.
Bonnie had to convey Esther's plan to Abby. She wasn't sure her mother would be exactly thrilled after listening to what had to be done. With much difficulty she helped Bonnie with breaking the spell for Esther's coffin.
She was almost at her car, when she heard Kol's voice coming from behind.
"Leaving without goodbyes?"
Bonnie's heartbeat elevated again. "I didn't think you bother."
Rays of light helped her to see tender smile on his face as he stared at the ground. The prevailing silence wasn't really awkward for her because she was engaged in observing him. He wasn't exactly meeting her gaze for some reasons. She felt she wasn't standing in front of centuries old monster, but a common man. Young and normal, she thought of him.
For once, she wished he wouldn't be gone after his mother's plans worked.
She wished he had known him better.
Unintentionally she reached out to his palm. Surprised, he was curious nonetheless.
Bonnie closed her eyes and tried to read him. She started perceiving the images flashing in blur. Thousand years of memories tangled with extreme darkness—anger, euphoria from hurting the victims, songs of sorrow and mindless dances. None of them she liked to see. She felt uneasy in the beginning, but in the depth of those layers she noticed warmth. That was good and promising, but Kol yanked his hand, denied her to see further.
He looked barbarous, and ready to hurt her for invading his privacy. She was breathing heavily, and watched with starry eyes.
"There is a lot about you." She pointed out.
Kol took a step away, shaking his head slowly. "Keep it for yourself, little one." It sounded like warning. She had already angered him by reading, so thought not to comment on what she had seen.
"I'm sorry I shouldn't have done that."
Kol didn't say anything, but was not sending her murderous glare either.
"I thought I can get to know you personally."
That would be the last interaction, she thought before getting into the car, not missing the fact his expressions differed after her sentence.
Klaus slurped his drink, brooding in a corner by the time Kol found seat next to him in their parlor.
"Women are quite despicable creatures." Klaus muttered rubbing his temples. "One moment they'll be fine, the next moment they become pain in arse."
Kol couldn't agree less, though he didn't open his mouth. He got to deal with headache of his own with that little witch.
How dare she! He had to kill her by then. When he found her psychic levels vibrating so close to his mind, he felt violated. He felt like ripping her head in impulse, but he wanted to lower his guard at same time.
There is a lot about you.
I thought I can get to know you personally.
Well, damn her.
Kol didn't feel like sitting in his place.
Klaus murmured something that didn't reach Kol's ears, until Bonnie's name came out his mouth.
Suddenly the younger brother was all ears. "Yeah, what about her?"
The Hybrid's smile was serpentine. "Looks like you're smitten with her from the first sight."
Kol didn't even like his brother's attention on Bonnie. "Oh, that? I like to have fun with my snack, you know." He brushed it off.
Klaus was silent for his liking. His brother was as impulsive as him, hot-headed nevertheless. But then he spoke finally.
"Bonnie can't become your snack. On the contrary, she'll burn your arse." Klaus warned him.
Oh…
Interesting.
"Is that concern I hear in your voice, Nik?" Kol grinned. When Klaus rolled his eyes, he added. "Last time I checked, you don't give shit about witches."
"I'm attentive to the things which disturbs my plans." He replied, annoyed. "If you think of using theatrics on her, be prepared to welcome angry mob."
"Hmm, I can't wait to piss off entire town." Kol chuckled.
"I'm serious, Kol." Klaus clenched his jaws. "I have no mood for your drama. If you are willing to toy with someone, pick a human."
"Oh, stop it." he waved dismissively. "You are just being mean, Nik. Anyway, I have no mood for games now. I'm planning to leave this town in a couple of days."
Did he just tell Nik he was going to leave?
Bonnie…
After mini rant, Klaus found his way back to room or somewhere. And Kol invested next few hours in drinking.
Bonnie was still surprised finding Kol in her backyard. He was in white shirt and slacks with his coat nowhere to be seen.
"What are you doing here?" she inquired. Good thing, her father went out of town on work.
"That's offensive." A mischievous smirk appeared on his face. "Why don't you invite me in, so that we can discuss?"
Bonnie rolled her eyes. "Vampires are not allowed in my home."
"Again your blonde friend walks in and out freely."
He had been observing her from many days then. "I don't trust you anywhere close to me."
"That's not what you said while holding my hand." He reminded her darkly as he settled on the steps.
"Well, you made it clear that you didn't want me pestering you."
Kol smiled. "I'm thinking to reconsider because I began enjoying it."
Bonnie felt smile reaching her lips.
"Aren't you supposed to be sleeping?" he asked looking around. "Sure it is friendly neighbourhood, but you had to step out of your house in this time?"
She sighed. "I cannot sleep, and I needed some fresh air."
"Hm, what a coincidence. I was looking for some freshness and I ended up here."
A soft chuckle escaped her, feeling quite comfortable suddenly.
"What is that in your hand?" he prod.
Bonnie hesitated at first, but showed the pendant she asked from Abby. He was no longer casual. "My mom gave it to me."
Taking it in hands, Kol ran thumb over the pendant. "I thought it was gone."
"You knew about it?" With piqued interest, she move bit close in his side. Thick smell of liquor filled her nose.
He seemed lost for one moment, didn't hear Bonnie's question, or so she thought until he opened mouth. "This will help you, don't lose it." He replied passing it over.
Bonnie took the chain as she died inside thinking of the ways to obtain clear answer from him.
"You had it before?" She wondered.
"I had gifted it to her when she was a kid," he replied quietly, looking at the sky.
Bonnie was now more attentive. Was he speaking of Abby? But…
"My little flower."
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