Undisclosed Desires

by unicornsince88

Jake (Chris Wood *Containment*) and Kai Parker are twin brothers, even though both are similar looking, both couldn't be more different. Kai is a womanizing, sardonic, gallery owner with a child-like spirit and Jake is a hometown cop, respectable, stoic and firm in his beliefs. Kai comes home to see his father, who is ill but didn't expect to meet his brother's new girl...Bonnie.

5. Chapter 5

Hiya Everyone;) I just want to say thank for all the awesome and insanely enthusiastic reviews LOL Delc, you truly had me laughing so hard I actually fell off my bed. Seriously. Hahah! I loved to read each review, it was like sitting there with you and getting to see your reaction which I would simply adore3 You all have no idear hehe Ems, I knew you would love this fic and you might be surprised to know that I actually started writing this ALL BECAUSE OF YOU. ;) I knew how much you loved&missed OTH, Gilmore Girls & those Romantic Dromedy type of shows/films so I got thinking of how I would of liked "OUR" favorite COUPLES;P would be in that setting! And now there are so many of you that have come along on the ride and are such awesome supporters! Autty Bean, I am sorry I have been giving you palpatations hehe I hope this chapter is all you hoped for and more;) I look forward to you fangirling with me, I adore it and it only makes me want to write more! Liss! Have you published your fic yet? I am still fanning my vajeeber and wishing I was on the receiving side of Kai's 'knife' ;p

Omgosh! Enough of me jabbering on, and I hope the wait was worth it. ;) Be looking for an update to Twisted Serendipity and several new fics. Miss Garcelia! Oh she is always inspiring me and now we have a very interesting one, A dark, gothic and wealthy Malachai Parker; period piece. Bonnie is his ward; A Romanian aristocrat. She's always giving me the best ideas, I love you GareBear3 I LOVE YOU ALL!

And to my ever supportive sis, Amber. I love you, Ambrosia, my big sister. Xx

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Chapter Five

Jake tilted back in the chair at his Deputy Sheriff's desk, his muscular legs relaxed and spread apart touching the handles. His arm raised to his chin while his fingertips gently traced over the stubble growing on the chiseled landscape.

He decided to shave after all. Of course it was the first thing that she noticed.

Ah, shit. Why do I do this?

Dammit.

She even asked why I shaved…

A different partner?

I can't. No.

His brows furrowed with the thought and loss of her as his partner but most of all the reaction she would have. He knew how word traveled in this town and already several of his deputies were shooting him sharp looks which he easily diminished with an icy glare. Only Lexi, one of his newer and younger administrative deputies, who held a desk outside his door, taking his messages and keeping track of all his important dates and times; gazed at him with the same respect as she had the prior days. Jake could feel her hand gentle against his shoulder as Caroline slammed the door to her office. Lexi placed his regular cup of black coffee on his desk, the one that Caroline would habitually drop by as she informed him about the children; Scarlett getting into a mess of trouble, like last week she used several of the other children to make a jump for her tricycle, while Lucas was better behaved but definitely clever. Caroline would also fill him in on her latest shopping disaster; convinced she would choose the most unflattering clothing; Jake exceedingly disagreed.

I should.

It grows like wildfire, just like the rest of his hair. He was due to visit Elena's sister today for a haircut. Jake wondered if she was back from her vacation yet. Although, he hadn't arrested her yet, so maybe she wasn't.

His hand wondered to the phone sitting in the corner of his desk, stretching to the receiver he hit a button that sounded; a sharp tweet, "Lexi?"

Shit, needs to be updated.

The intercom chirped again, Lexi's voice filling the room. He could imagine her typing away at her desk, tucking her thick, straightened and dirty blonde hair behind her ear as she would widen her eyes at his deep voice.

It was no secret she had a bit of a crush on him. Caroline had pointed it out to him which he was completely oblivious to it. He usually was totally clueless to flirtatious women, always finding out far too late or never at all. Kai tried to help him but most of the women ended up falling for him and his elusive ways.

She still hadn't gotten back to him.

Awesome.

Not you too, Lexi.

A timid knock jolted him from his thoughts as he looked to the thin fingers wrapping around the door, a light pink coating the self-manicured nails. Jake tilted his head, smirking at her shyness. She had been working at the Sheriff's station for nearly three months now and was still acting like he would crack a whip if she said one thing wrong.

Kai might crack the whip.

Dammit, no Kai in the station.

Mental note.

He would definitely fuck Lexi, right here on my desk just to spite me.

Jake couldn't help the low grumble in his chest at the thought of his brother propping the young deputy on his desk, their bodies intimately pressed against one another.

"Lexi? What are you doing? I just needed you to call-"She poked her head in, two dark chocolate irises intently observing him but then casting to the side as she broke into his words with her explanation.

"Um, Deputy Sheriff Parker, the intercom isn't working correctly on my, my end." Her words dropped from her mouth as she swallowed hard, unsure as she detected his tense and rigid frame. Her thick bottom lip tucked between her teeth.

He is so damn handsome.

Lexi, he is your boss, SHUT. UP.

His arms…

"Just Jake, is fine Lexi. There is only ten of us here." Jake fought the widening curve of his mouth, this was probably the 100th time he had told her this. Jake wished Caroline hadn't pointed out Lexi's little lusty desire. It was so damn obvious to him now. Her pupils were widening as she scanned his torso and shoulders, the muscles making the fabric ripple and taught over them.

"Well... I just need you to make me an appointment for my haircut, sorry…uh…"

Jake trailed off, realizing that Caroline usually made his appointments and Lexi would surely bring that up.

Did he really depend on her that much?

Did Bonnie know?

He felt Lexi's immersed orbs on him, studying his facial expressions as his thoughts ran across it.

"I know, Caroline usually does that." A curt smile appeared on Lexi's lips but was released as she added, "And she usually brings you your coffee." Lexi twisted her fingers in the fabric of her uniform shirt, slightly untucking it from her darkened navy blue jeans. Most of his deputies had to be scolded for flirting with her non-stop and not paying attention to their job. There was only Caroline, Lexi and Sarah; the rest were guys. Seven men swarming around these women that never had time to date; and these men only had time to 'hook up'. He was guessing that's where all the looks were coming from, they realized he wasn't that much different from them.

He didn't ask for no damn pedestal, they were the ones who put him up there.

Usually when the boys were laying it on thick though, Jake would just laugh it off, she wasn't bothered but never seemed to accept a date from the pining men. She was a beautiful girl, curvy in all the right places and long legs with golden tanned skin that seemed to be year round. He knew because she had grown up in Happy Valley and he remembered her going to school with him, though she was six years younger.

God, she just turned 21!

I'm getting old, fucking old.

Before he could speak again, Lexi occupied the silence.

"You guys seem to be having a bit of an issue but I'm sure everything will be okay, you guys never go on too long without each other. I think it's impossible." His gaze fell upon her curled mouth, a genuine smile filling her face; reaching her soulful and almond shaped eyes. He could only nod, a brisk but appreciative nudge.

"What about Bonnie?" His eyes bore into hers, his question sincerely looking for an answer.

Lexi's dusted pink nails gently tapped on the door, "I think you know."

They held their gape for what seemed like more than the few moments it actually was, until Lexi once again broke through.

"I'll call Katherine and see if I can get you in later this afternoon." Lexi closed the door behind her, a cascade of golden tresses mixed with dark locks swirling behind her.

Jake thrummed his fingers on his desk, once again sitting back in his chair. Bonnie still hadn't called him or even texted him. He ran a thick hand over his tired face, exhaling deeply as he brought it back up to his chin.

The sunlight spread brightly throughout his entire office, pouring over his desk and the picture frame that held a mid-laughing Bonnie with cherry red lipstick, as she was blowing a kiss to the camera; to him. Shreds of silver reflected off the sunlight within Jake's irises as the flecks of blue and green pierced through; making his features even more handsome. He shifted his side-eye glance from the distracting snapshot; running his tongue over his top lip and then sinking his teeth into his bottom.

On my desk, again.

She loved that so much.

Jake grinned, a mischievous gleam in his eye as his mind was slightly clouded with the memory of a panty-less Bonnie and him kneeling in front of her on his desk.

Her hands clenched in his short strands, tugging and a thigh draped over his shoulder as he tasted her sweet nectars. He had to tell her to cover her mouth, she was so damn loud, stifling moans and breathy gasps of his name. She soon got distracted though, making him slide his fingers between her plump lips, which was only a preview of what was to come for him once she had cum for the 3rd time. Her hunger increased as she lapped at her own juices all over his palate. He tried to control his own groans as she was digging her six inch heels into his ribs with each tantalizing tremor.

Only their heavy panting could be heard…as well as mumbled voices outside the unlocked door.

It was the night of his swearing in ceremony to become the Deputy Sheriff. Jake decided it was definitely a memorable night, being the same night he asked her to move in with him, only for her to say she rather him move in with her. The memory enticed a snort, she was so stubborn. He also remembered how gratified his father was, seeing his son following in his footsteps. Jake wished that Kai had been there but his brother was hosting a show and Skyped with him earlier, showing him each and every one of his pieces as well as making Jake drink a beer with him, toasting to his newly appointed Deputy Sheriff position; saying their mother would be proud. He scheduled the show on the wrong weekend and was vehemently angry with himself, getting into an argument with Lydia over it and threatening to leave. Jake talked him into staying but he could tell his brother was reaching a certain stress limit.

It was almost six months ago now but something else popped into his mind without warning or permission.

Caroline had brought a date that night.

Memories of Caroline and her date were flooding his mind now instead of anything else. He blinked a couple times trying to banish them from his mind but that's all he could think of was how he had been all over Caroline, constantly touching her and her seemingly liking it.

Tyler Lockwood.

He just became a Sergeant, ironically.

Guy is a tool and used her.

Who calls kids fuck trophies?

The muscles in his jaw worked taught as he gritted his teeth, clenching them with disdain. She came in the following morning with a ton of hickeys all over her neck. Didn't even bother to cover them. Caroline didn't know about his little 'nickname' for children otherwise he was sure her fist would have found a way to Tyler's eye. Several times. Not good for the workplace.

Good for me and her.

Would have been extremely hot to see.

So she dated him for nearly four months until a lightbulb went off; they didn't really have much in common.

Shocker.

I think she knew it would piss me off.

Jake was clenching his fist now, his other hand that was raised had his index finger pressed to his temple.

Appearing to be completely transfixed, peering out the window of his office, watching as people slowly filled the busy main street, his mind was elsewhere. It was nearly noon. Lunch time for many workers and the local high school would allow their seniors to go off-campus for their meals. Jake was pulled in for moment as he noticed a young couple that he was familiar with, Autumn and Chris. They were latched together, his arm around her waist snuggly, she mirroring him. Her other hand was resting on his chest as her wide sky blue with shards of aquamarine green orbs stared up at him, a toothy and beaming smile on her full lips as he playfully lay his baseball cap on her lush auburn waist length waves, backwards; planting a kiss on her nose.

Don't fuck up kid.

Just don't.

Jake's other arm comfortably rested against his aching and taught abs from the morning's workout. As if he couldn't make his Monday worse. He seemed to be punishing himself extra, running five miles instead of his regular three and doing 3000 crunches instead of his 2000.

It was even less than that before. Running only one and half miles each morning and doing 1000 crunches. But of course, Bonnie convinced him to help out for a great cause. The whole reason for the excess exercise was because he had agreed to do a charity marathon run. Elena Gilbert or Salvatore as she is now married, had gotten the entire station involved, along with her doctor's office which included Bonnie. Jake wasn't upset at doing a charity run, in fact he had participated in as many as he could but usually he would partner with Caroline.

Not usually.

Always.

Bonnie would go running with him, bouncing on the balls of her feet, giggling. She would even sit on his back as he did press ups, trying to stifle her laughs as he easily lifted her tiny structure. Jake adored her laugh and she always managed to make him laugh right along with her.

His brow furrowed at his confusion of emotions; tip of his finger gliding over his bottom lip, gingerly stroking the soft flesh.

Typical Bonnie, damn her for making him love her the way he did.

And a mistake he made years ago, with a woman he had felt so strongly about…

Feels…

Ahh! Dammit, Jake!

Jake tore his attention from the window and from the young couple, straining his neck over the back of the chair, his half-lidded eyes began to haze over and staring at nothing in particular but the direction of the ceiling. An exhaled sharp breath was the only sound in the decently sized office and the rhythmic sound of his father's clock on the opposite wall of where he faced.

Okay Jake. You need to get the fuck out of here.

Just as his body jolted forward, grabbing at the handles of his desk chair and lifting upward, his cell phone started vibrating in his pants pocket. Standing fully up, arching his back slightly to stretch a bit, mainly from his mental exhaustion. Jake digs his hand into his dark navy blue wash jeans for the ringing phone, knitting his brows together as he reads the caller ID.

Babe Calling…

Jake's thumb hovers over accept as the screen flashes with another picture. This time it's of the both of them, his arms cradled around her as he hugs her from behind and her stretching on her toes to kiss his jawline.

I miss her…

He pads the screen quickly, bringing the suddenly silent phone to his ear, "B-Bonnie?"

Bonnie, not babe.

She said to wait…respect that.

"Hey, I'm sorry for bugging you at work, I just…" Her voice quieted and trailed. Jake brought his body back down into his chair, feeling a strange tumbling feeling in his stomach.

His thick, long fingers grasped at his short locks, as he rested his elbow on his desk.

"Jake? Are you still there?" Bonnie almost sounded pleading in her question, making Jake nip at his bottom lip.

"Yeah, I'm sorry, just…I didn't get much sleep last night." He puffed out heavily, he was being honest. It had been awhile that he had been home, at his father's house. He longed for his own bed which was at her house but most of all he had entirely too much running through his mind to sleep more than a couple hours.

Jake could hear small gulps on her end, "I didn't sleep that well either…" She paused for a moment, once again hearing only her faint breathing.

Jake didn't care though, if he only heard that, he was content and wouldn't ask for another damn thing. Her voice broke through his thoughts once more, "I want to talk to you but in person, is that okay?"

His fingers pinched the bridge of his nose as his eyes squinted shut, "Of course, Bonnie. I understand."

Why couldn't she just say it on the phone? Just be done with it, right here and now?

Nope. Let's kill me in person.

Never mind. I already can achieve that all on my own.

"Do you want to come over for dinner? I will make your favorite." The last part came out almost sing-song like and with that Jake gradually opened his eyes, removing his hand from his face and almost feeling a sense of hope.

She wouldn't make me dinner to BREAK UP WITH ME!

Would she?

That's strange if she does.

I should ask Kai. He would know.

FUCK.

FUCCCCCK.

You can't ask your brother…

He hates you.

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Bonnie was still gazing at the screen of her phone as she clicked the side button locking it. Her contemplation wondered to the sign in the front yard of the medium sized white colonial house:

Liz's Country Colonial

Bed & Breakfast

His Land Rover was parked slightly sideways and mud covered the fenders, caking the rims and bumper thickly. She couldn't imagine what he had possibly gotten into, but she was intrigued. He seemed to do that to her.

It irritated her to her core, especially since she felt as if he manipulated her but this was a good business opportunity and she was tired of everyone looking at her as the 'rich girl'. It obviously wasn't enough for people that she had a nursing degree, if she wasn't working 18 hour shifts a day, then she was apparently not a proper nurse practitioner. She put in hours of work but she just could never find it in her to charge people who usually didn't have the financial funds nor the ability to obtain proper health insurance. It just made sense to Bonnie that she already had money, yes it was her parents, and when they passed away she inherited it. Both of her parents were prestigious doctors in the medical field, highly respected and she loved them dearly but she didn't want their lives. This isn't what she loved doing, she loved art and photography. Another reason she couldn't bring herself to charge patients or event the people or clinics she worked for to pay her; instead she would volunteer her time, body and mind. She was able to expand her inheritance and here and actually did make money off of her photography, why not volunteer her knowledge of medicine? Bonnie thought that should be free.

People always thought she had ulterior motives. She nearly slapped a nurse earlier that morning when she had helped out her friend Elena at her practice. The nurse knew a little too much about her private business, specifically the eventful weekend and threw that in the mix during the vaccination of a little girl, Chloe; earning a, "Fuck you, you twat!" from Bonnie.

She wrenched herself from her small Prius, groaning at bopping her head on the way out.

Damn, tiny ass car.

After yesterday, Kai decided it was best for him to stay elsewhere. Bonnie felt a slight twinge in her stomach at the memory, making her facial expression contort into confusion and annoyance. Her hazel eyes were fogged with a bit of sadness though. She enjoyed his company, a little too much she recognized.

Well, you already told him that you and Jake were back together.

Which, now you need to make happen.

Oh, fuck me.

The entire morning had her mind in a swirling haze, because she knew they would be working together.

Jake and Caroline.

Bonnie clutched the folder tightly that she carried at her side as she leapt up the stairs of the beckoning B&B, the heels of her black leather ankle boots clicking along the floor boards of the wrap around porch. A memory rushed in her mind while she opened the tall and heavy entrance. It was decorated with painted glass, beautiful colors of yellow and hues of blue. It spread across like soft tendrils.

Jake had brought her here once, for their one year anniversary. He thought it was hilarious, simply because they were only two miles from town but it was an amazing weekend and even though Bonnie felt a bit embarrassed to be having senseless and wild sex while Caroline's mom was below them, she soon got lost in the desire. It was also the first time, she honestly felt they had made love, bathing together only for a bath, and lying in bed all day talking; completely nude.

"Bonnie!" Liz's voice interrupted her vivid images, thankfully. She needed to concentrate. She pulled up her dark shaded sunglasses, revealing black liquid eyeliner over her wide olive and coffee swirling irises. She ran a palm downward on her gray skinny jeans, taking her other hand and pulling at the sheer fabric of her shirt that was hanging off her one shoulder. She realized she wore a lot of black.

Not on purpose...

I don't think.

"Hi, Liz." It came out much more sullen than she meant it to, receiving a questioning look from the elder blonde. Bonnie noticed she had her keys in her hand and was wearing more than her usual amount of makeup, her hair in soft waves. Bonnie's face must have been quite readable to what she was thinking.

"Yes, I do have a date. It's a lunch date though!" Liz tossed her eyes back, smirking at Bonnie's wide mouth grin. She clucked her tongue to the roof and winked as Liz waggled a finger at her.

"I don't intend to behave." A wicked giggle erupted from her as she placed a hand on Bonnie's shoulder, gently squeezing it. Bonnie's mouth was agape, in slight disbelief at what she was hearing, but a curious smile made her cheeks dimple.

The chenille fabric of her ivory sweater tenderly brushed Bonnie's arm as Liz moved forward towards the doorway, keys jangling in her hand and purse slung around her shoulder. The soft floral dress she wore, rose just above her knees and swayed silently as she swiveled on her heels to look back at a still half stunned face.

Bonnie blinked a couple times, bringing her elegant fingers to her lips, ghosting them lightly as she looked toward the spiraling wooden staircase.

"Kai is upstairs, the first door on the right. It's the biggest one." Her hand cupped the hinge, grinning, she watched as Bonnie started for the incline, simply nodding in her direction a confirmation that she heard her. Liz closed the door behind her, an earnest smile tugging at her freshly painted lips.

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Caroline pulled her honey blonde tresses up and then hesitated, deciding whether to leave it down or tie it into a pony tail. She did take the extra time to put loose waves in her mid-back length locks. She peered into the mirror she had hanging on her office wall, the dark gray to silver to white eye shadow starting at the beginning of her lashes complimented her well. Instead of putting the eye liner underneath she put it on top, smudging it slightly, giving her lashes a thicker look. Mascara is something she always wore but when she did her make up like this, it felt silly not to have it on, and it just felt incomplete.

After this morning though…

She dropped her hair, reaching for the handle of her desk drawer, hoping she still had that silk serum Elena gave her. It made her think of Katherine, Elena's twin sister, who owned her own hair salon right in town, only a few blocks from the station. It also made her think of something she would rather not think about. She let out a grumble, huffing at her brains betrayal.

Jake was due for a haircut.

He can take care of it himself.

He's a big boy.

"A well filled out, 6 foot 1 inch, strong arms, bearded, gorg-"

Caroline, SHUT UP.

Caroline was twirling one of her golden tendrils around her fingers, after having put some of the anti-frizzing serum into her highlighted locks. As she was gazing out of her large rectangular window; mind elsewhere, she pulled herself from her thoughts, they were getting a bit heated.

I need a night out with massive amounts of alcohol…

Who am I kidding?

I won't even get past buzzed.

I'll want to go home…to Scarlett and Luke.

She glanced down at her chunky wristwatch, it was black and thick but attractively distinguished against her dainty wrist. It was almost 1:00 P.M. and she needed to get some lunch and maybe visit Elena. Hopefully it would clear her head.

As she closed the door to her office, reapplying lip gloss to her already naturally pink lips, she seen Jake coming out of his office, his eyes intent on her form, edging from head to toe till finally meeting her timid gaze.

Oh please don't do that…

"Care? Are you heading to lunch?" A deep voice broke the contact she held with Jake. She looked over to see Tyler standing there, his hands in his pockets, eyebrows raised and his dark orbs searching her contrasting light ones.

"Uh, yeah Tyler, but I was going to see Elena." Not really in the mood for his company, so she figured she would add that in there. She had only seen him a few times and it was fun but they clearly only had a sexual connection, nothing more. Not to mention, as much as she felt horrible thinking it, it made Jake squirm at the sight of them together, like right now.

Stop staring at me.

Stop clenching your jaw, you know how sexy I think that is.

Cannot believe he shaved.

Idiot.

And I know what you're doing. You are hiding fists in those pockets, probably nearly drawing blood because you can't stand Tyler.

But Tyler had to have heard about this past weekend. All the deputies heard and it was nearly unbearable walking through the station this morning with the entire building looking at her like she was diseased. Some of the women looked at her with more pity than anything and that just pissed Caroline off.

Yeah, I know…

I have no chance with Bonnie Bennett in the picture…I know they'll get back together.

He wants to. And she will say yes.

It's a pretty messed up situation, just a little.

Caroline frowned at her own thoughts and she could literally feel Jake's eyes, tediously observing her. She was sure he was gritting his teeth and his hands were gripping the insides of his pockets.

Just leave already!

"Well, I just wanted to try that friends thing, I know that you-" Tyler took a breath, glancing over at Jake hesitantly and seeing that he was talking to Lexi he continued but at a lower tone, "I know that you have a lot going on, so I just thought, if you wanted to." Tyler smiled softly, and added, "And I swear it's not to get back together or anything but as friends, I'm actually seeing someone but you are a good person, I want to salvage something, if you do." Caroline nodded as they both started strolling towards the door. Out of sincerity, she placed a hand on his shoulder, giving a minor squeeze.

"Thank you, I really needed to hear that." Caroline's sky blue irises started to water but she pushed the feeling back, allowing them to become clear. She decided to not look back at Jake, she couldn't. He was smiling wide and laughing with Lexi, last she seen. Caroline approached him about Lexi, not for selfish reason's but because she knew what it was like, to have those suffocating feelings & have a false sense of hope. He shouldn't do what he is doing, not after she told him about her little crush on him.

Tyler went to his truck, waving to her as she started walking down the street, she assumed he was heading home to eat. He lived about six miles out of town, his family was wealthy as well as him. Because of his wealth he almost went to the same boarding school as Bonnie but because his father wanted him to be on the same football team and a similar experience as him and his wife; his parents sent him to the public school. He was in the same class as her, Elena and Katherine. Jake and Kai were in the class ahead of them but he played on the football team with them. Caroline could still sense a certain amount of tension between the men that existed during high school. Neither of them would hide it too well, unless Jake and Tyler were at work. Kai? Not at all.

Caroline could hear hard footsteps approaching her that suddenly were padding faster against the pavement, she thought maybe it was Tyler but when she curved on her heels, it was him.

"Jake?"

"Caroline! Just wait, please? Car-"

Jake reached out grasping her wrist to hold her still, as she kept walking once she seen it was him and whipping around. She whirled back, spinning into him; hitting into his wide and brawny chest. His grasp was firm around her wrists but gentle, slinking up and clasping her delicate hands. Caroline's breathing had slowed as he pulled her even closer, hugging her petite frame into his contrasting, broad one. Their gazes were locked in transfixion, only faltering occasionally, falling to each other's gaping lips. Jake's warm, and inviting hand had slid to the small of her back, the friction increasing the heat between their hips. Jake tilted his head down, arching his neck and closing the gap between them.

Her eyes widened at the gesture, ripping her hand from his. He growled at her, his eyebrows making his irises darken as he cinched them together. He didn't like this, not one bit. He thought that things were okay between them, and now he would have to cancel the dinner tonight with her. She was already angry at him, and he couldn't figure out why.

Probably because you are an idiot and got lost in the moment and almost kissed her, Jake!

Fuck, I almost kissed her.

"What is wrong?" Jake put one hand in his pocket and the other in the air, frustration beginning to give him a rotten headache, most of all trying to avert his eyes from hers, he was fucked.

Caroline crossed her arms over her chest, quirking a brow. She scuffed at the pavement below her boot, eyes downcast, "Nothing."

Oh you better know it's not NOTHING, Jakob.

Jake gnashed his teeth, she was being impossible. He shifted his weight onto his one leg, biting his bottom lip, obviously it wasn't nothing. He had figured she was quiet this morning because the entire station and pretty much the entire fucking town now knows.

Yes, it was me who slept with Caroline not Matt Donovan.

Yes, I am the one who broke my brother's heart.

Yes, I am the father of Scarlett and Lucas.

Yes, I am an asshole, dick, scum…

"I'll tell them I got you drunk and that I convinced you he was cheating. I will even tell Kai, I just don't know if he will believe me, he could always tell when I was fibbing; fucker." Jake shrugged, once again biting at his lips as Caroline slowly rose her head to meet his eyes. Her arms were still crossed against her chest, he hadn't expected her glare though.

Just tell her it was kiss on the cheek. That was my intention.

Shit. SHIT.

It's like being sixteen again.

"What? No, Jake. Why would you say that?" Her arms came unfolded as she slapped at his chest, earning a mouthed 'ouch' from him. He stepped closer to her, pulling her into a hug which she fought all the way.

She is so damn cute.

How can I actually enjoy her fighting me?

You are a fucking idiot...

"I would do it because you don't deserve those looks, I do." His deep bass voice vibrated through her as she laid her head on his chest, his warm fingers weaving through her golden hair, cupping the nape of her neck; the tips itching to massage the palpable muscles.

She always loved the way he towered over her, even Kai did. Their hugs were different, Jake was warm and a loose cuddle, Kai was warm as well, nearly hot but when he hugged he would squeeze and he always sniffed her hair. She knew because he would whisper the scents; cinnamon, honey, autumn. Kai loved fall, it was his favorite time of year, he always wanted to take walks.

The memory absentmindedly brought a warm smile to her face, as Jake released her from the close cuddle. He made it a little different this time, laying a heavy but innocent kiss on her forehead.

Gazing up at Jake, her arms on his sides, lightly clutching the fabric she felt she had to tell him, "We will get through this. I think I should talk to Kai before he leaves though. He is staying at my mom's B&B. I figured I would go there after shift."

Jake only nodded, it made him a little uneasy, he didn't like the idea of them being alone together but if he said that, he would just sound like a hypocrite. Besides, he had to deal with it for six years, it made him want to die or at least yank out his own heart, every time he seen them kiss, hug, walk hand and hand but he got through it. Just barely…

Then he met Bonnie. He didn't think it was possible but he felt something profound for her.

Bonnie is kinda fond of Kai...

Don't do not do this.

You did this, we are on a break because of your screw up.

Shit! Bonnie invited him to dinner, that's what he had to tell Caroline.

Jake started fidgeting, opening his mouth to speak then raising a brow and rubbing the back of his neck.

She realized that he must have been wondering about coming to dinner later, "Oh I won't be long though, so you can still come to dinner." Caroline smiled, thinking about their talk in the early morning hours yesterday and how he had told her he wanted to become a permanent fixture. She was certain he would be stoked to know she had already planned his favorite, chipotle which was Luke's favorite as well, ironically.

Don't act weird, Caroline!

"Um, yeah. Okay. I just didn't want you to rush, Kai deserves that much." Jake's mouth crinkled into a half, hesitant smirk as he watched Caroline's grow wider.

Tell Bonnie, something came up at work.

Ah, god. I shouldn't lie to her. Either of them…

This is for the kids as well.

Your children, Jake. They are yours.

Shit…

Caroline stepped backwards, still smiling brilliantly, "Good! Okay, you have to go and get that haircut." Jake couldn't help the mixture of surprise and adoration that gleamed in his darkened gray orbs, a wide grin spread cheek to cheek.

"You really didn't think I forgot, did you?" She was a mom, she was an absolute mess, especially having twins who were busy bodies.

She tried not to forget but her mind was in 20 billion different directions.

Sometimes, no matter how awesome of a mom you are…

You still forget shit. Kids are a large responsibility but she never once regretted them.

She missed them, especially today.

Her small finger pointed at him, gesturing marginally as she winked. They were still only standing an arm's length apart, Jake noticed some of the deputies' eye-balling them while coming in and out from the station. Most were curious glances, some though were glares. Sarah, a lieutenant, was just walking in with Stefan, a Sergeant, both with the curious expressions but there was a glare from Jeremy Gilbert. Elena and Katherine's younger brother, who worked at the lumber yard, probably getting a building permit notarized. He didn't want her to notice, he didn't want her to become upset, it nearly killed him seeing her cry the other night.

Jake swallowed hard, feeling the lump in his throat hitch as she started to glance at the deputies and Jeremy, being nosy and chastising.

Start talking, bring her attention back.

NOW.

"You remember my schedule better than me, I don't know how you do it." Jake's eyebrows raised incredulously as he realized everything that she dealt with on top of keeping him straight. She also tried to respect Bonnie, by not overstepping when it came to personal as compared to life at work. Caroline left that to Bonnie, she knew there were certain boundaries.

Did he take care of anything himself?

"The kids will be thrilled and surprised to see you tonight." Her oval face beaming with pure bliss.

She hadn't noticed.

Good.

Jake couldn't help his own reaction, trying to school his amorous facial expression as she twisted around, a wave of lush blonde hair whirling with her; her scent invading his senses.

Vanilla and coconut.

God, she smelled so good.

SHIT! My hair appointment!

---

Bonnie's eyelashes fluttered closed, sucking her bottom lip in and gently biting down on it. She was just outside of Kai's door, hearing the loud music erupting from it. She loved this song, Arctic Monkeys; Do I Wanna Know?

Have you no idea that you're in deep?
I dreamt about you nearly every night this week
How many secrets can you keep?
'Cause there's this tune I found that makes me think of you somehow and I play it on repeat
Until I fall asleep...

She tugged her phone out of her back pocket, Kai had given her his cell number before he left, and simply saying to her that it was for 'business purposes'. A wide smirk stretched across her nude, glossed lips at the memory of the conversation. She opened up a new text to him, letting him know she was at the B&B, honestly she wasn't sure if he would hear her knock.

So have you got the guts?
Been wondering if your heart's still open and if so I wanna know what time it shuts
Simmer down and pucker up
I'm sorry to interrupt. It's just I'm constantly on the cusp of trying to kiss you
I don't know if you feel the same as I do
But we could be together if you wanted to

Bonnie felt like the lyrics were hitting a little to close to her current situation, she realized she was pressing her fingers in her thigh...again. Her phone vibrated, she opened the message from him.

SMS message from: Kai Parker (503-742-1994)

Up those swirly stairs Miss B 1st room to your right

;) You bring cupcakes? I want cupcakes. Might have

to go get some.

She hadn't meant for the giggle to be so loud but it just seemed to explode from her tummy; her small, delicate hand finding its way to her lips to hover over them.

The door in front of her jerked open, there he stood with a wild grin plastered on his amused face. Once again, no shirt and only in his a dark charcoal distressed pair of skinny jeans; not buttoned all the way, revealing black boxer briefs. Bonnie couldn't help her eyes from skimming over his frame, the cut of his hips; how it dipped into his jeans. The way his necklace sat just above his abs. She had counted the other night, he didn't have a six pack; the man had a ten pack; possibly twelve. Both Jake and Kai are mutants. That is what she decided. They both ate anything and everything in sight.

He's always half naked.

He's probably fully naked when he's alone.

He's an exhibitionist.

Pretty sure he loathes clothing.

"Miss Bennett, I wasn't kidding about the cupcakes." His eyebrow shot up as he motioned her to come inside the room, his gray and sparkling blue orbs dancing with unrest. Bonnie was wondering what could possibly be on that mind of his, nothing too innocent probably. The volume of the music was lower but still audible.

(Do I wanna know?)
Do you want me crawling back to you?

Her eyes widened as she glanced around the room. It was a complete mess. Papers were everywhere, but his clothes were still neatly folded in his large duffle bag and she could smell his cologne; warm driftwood, with rich notes of fig leaf, juniper berry and cypress. It was a rather delicious smell, hints of freshness tickled her senses; ocean air.

Now you are smelling him.

Great. Just great.

Wow, it smells entirely too good.

Thank god he doesn't have American Honey.

I do not need the encouragement.

"Okay, I really need to show you something." His hands clasped together as he sauntered toward her. Bonnie stopped in the middle of the room, turning toward him as she set her purse down on the bed. "Well actually, I need to ask you something, uhh, a couple things." He smirked as she sat down on the trunk at the edge of his bed.

"Why is that making me a little nervous?" Bonnie lifted a leg up, tucking it under her thigh. She gave a small giggle as Kai fought the tug on the corners of his mouth. He was inching closer and then he bent at the waist, his breath fanning her one exposed shoulder. Bonnie had to tilt her head into the crook of his neck in order to avoid laying her forehead on his shoulder, his necklace dangled from his neck; hovering over her warm skin. Goosebumps pelted her soft flesh at the close proximity and heat began to pool in her lower belly.

What is he doing?

Oh, we should have met at the building.

Oh god…

He's too close.

His flexed arm wrapped around her, steadying his upper body on the end of the trunk. She released the breath she was holding as his skin was flush with hers, feeling a sudden tug; her glassy irises met his through a corner gaze.

Kai's lips were a fingertip away, she could smell the spearmint gum he chewed often. "I just had to get my shirt." His orbs were darkened, a steely gray swirling with a deep hazy blue as he held his contact with her, still bent at the waist.

That explains the tug from under my ass.

Stop staring at him.

Please stop staring at me.

"Uh huh." It was nearly a moan.

Oh fuck.

Kai pulled himself upward, yanking the light gray shirt over his head with a knowing smirk curved across his mouth. Bonnie had a feeling he was fighting it from becoming wider but she quickly looked away, he was taking far too long putting on that shirt.

Grrr. I am a grown WOMAN.

The desk in the room had some of the paper work she sent with Liz after checking on Joshua. She told her to make sure Kai got it and all Liz did was give her a rich grin which made Bonnie extremely uncomfortable. She didn't want her to think anything of it. Liz really did have a sweet spot for him but now she could understand why since knowing what happened.

Did Liz know the entire time?

The door clicked shut behind her as Kai placed a hand on the small of her back, she thought for sure she would have flinched but she didn't; instead she relaxed into his touch.

He is really fast.

"Okay, who is Sheila Bennett?" Kai's brow was quirked as he joined her at the desk placing his other hand on the paperwork where her woman's name was printed and then signed.

"What? Are you worried that I can't give you the building?" She furrowed her brows, anticipating an argument. Bonnie crossed her arms, pursing her lips slightly, now facing an amused Kai. Her brows twitched at the sight.

"Just answer the question, god woman you are so damn stubborn!" She had managed to pull his hand away with her swivel to face him and he stood there with a massive toothy smirk; then poked her in the side. Bonnie relented, allowing a small smile.

"She is my grams, after my parents passed away she took care of me. I had to put the building in her name because I wasn't old enough but she transferred it to me when I was, so there are no worries." Bonnie gently shook her head, she rarely had said they passed away. One of her fingers trailed the signature of her loving grandmother in the brief silence as Kai's contemplating eyes skimmed over Bonnie, observing the movement. She gently swiveled leaning back on the desk and crossing her slender arms in front of her.

What's going on in that mind of yours, Miss Bennett...?

Kai turned, leaning on the desk with his palms on both side and feet crossed at the ankles, "Was your grams a teacher?" He leaned forward into Bonnie, snapping her eyes back up from the floor. She mirrored his stance, their hands nearly touching. Kai swore he could feel the hairs standing up on his hand from the friction.

"She was an elementary school teacher, for sixth grade. Why?" Bonnie couldn't fight the smile that was lifting the corners of her plump lips, as Kai's eyes dropped to them.

"Well believe it or not, I had some trouble with sixth grade, so my teacher, Ms. Sheila made me get tutored by her." Kai licked his lips then sunk his teeth in, a playful smirk teasing her. Bonnie was searching his face for a moment, then shot her hand up to her gaping mouth, and eyes widening.

"You lied! My grams was pissed! Well…not really." She was leaning into his chest, her shoulder snug against his body, laughing. The giggle rippled through her tummy as she remembered fondly.

Kai joined her in the amusement, both of their upper bodies shaking. He brought his attention back to her, "Can you honestly blame me? I saw you and I hatched this rather eccentric plan." Kai nodded his head as Bonnie straightened, still chuckling but Kai noticed she was practically sitting on his lap now. "It wasn't good though cus your grams seen right through me. She was damn good or my plan was just shit."

Kai was actually one of the smartest kids in his class and Sheila didn't understand why all of sudden he had been failing every test. It only took her a week to catch on though because she realized he had a paper route on their street and happened to see her granddaughter, Bonnie who she usually only referred to as B. And she used Kai's full name, because he was usually in trouble. He even had his own desk in the principal's office.

Bonnie was laughing so hard, her eyes were welling with tears, small fits of laughter were still leaving her burning lungs as she noticed him staring at her intently.

"Also you kissed me, on what? The second day?" Kai's torso twisted to face her, making her sink into his chest even further as he slid his arm around her lower waist, her palms were no longer on the desk but instead on his thigh. He ran his tongue over his thick lips, inciting the memory all too well, at least for it being his first kiss.

Naughty girl.

She thought hard for a moment, thinking back to that time. She remembered it vaguely but also remembered he had shared about his mom…and sister. He also had picked her a Tiger Lily and tucked it behind her ear.

My first kiss and he made me feel...not alone.

More.

"Bonnie, I wasn't trying to upset you…" Kai noticed her face had gone serious, her hazel irises pooling with tears.

She clasped his fingers, rolling her eyes up slowly, fighting the tears from falling and spoke, "No, actually I was remembering why I kissed you."

Probably the same reason I want to now.

Well, maybe more innocent thoughts at that time.

Kai swallowed slowly, "That bad, huh?" an unsure smile gracing his pert pink lips.

I remember it very differently.

Girl yanked me to her, could barely catch my breath.

Loved every second of it.

Bonnie tilted her head, lightly shaking it. He honestly knew when to lighten the mood. A genuine smile cracked through, "Actually you were too good, and grams knew I had been naughty." She lifted her body off the desk, bumping her hip into his thigh, as he watched her intently, his steely gray orbs tracing over her curves. "I was practically on cloud nine and found myself being sent back to boarding school early."

To which every single one of my besties new about that boy who tricked my grams and made my heart skip a beat.

Kai scratched at his jaw, stubble forming and stretching over his cheeks. Bonnie thought it made him look older but handsome still. "And I thought you just never wanted to see me again, damn."

The guys wanted to kill me, I whined so much.

Ironically, my brother told me he didn't think you were that cute.

Ha!

I punched him.

The buzzing of a cell phone interrupted the tense connection they were keeping, Kai recognized it was his. He snatched his phone from the dresser, kitty corner from the desk, looking at the screen. His brows cinched together at the name flashing but he picked it up anyway. Bonnie glanced over at him as she looked at the papers, making sure they were in order. She started reading through them, something was wrong.

"Caroline?" Bonnie snapped her vision to him, biting the corner of her lip.

Why was she calling?

Why do I care?

Fuck, shit, fucker, ass fuckity, fuckery, asshole, bitch, fucker.

I'm fine. Stop being this way Bonnie.

"Mm, I don't know where'll I'll be, at that time." His eyes roll at whatever she says. His arm stretching around to grip the back of his neck. He was biting the inside of his cheek.

"If you want to. Sure. Well I c- whatever Car- can I fucking talk?" Kai holds his phone outward, only hearing Caroline drone on and on. Bonnie can't help but utter a small giggle, to which Kai props an eyebrow at her, with a wicked smirk. He holds his lengthy finger to his lips and lightly purses them.

That shouldn't be as sexy as it looks.

Bonnie it shouldn't be so, don't think it is.

He brings the phone back to his ear, "Just so you know, I wasn't listening." His nose scrunches at her response and a grin pops his dimples in his cheeks.

Bonnie lathers her lips, tasting her own gloss; orange ginger. Kai's eyes were committed to her each movement. Caroline's voice breaks Bonnie's haze but his orbs never retreat from her. Caroline's voice is loud enough for Bonnie to hear, she quite actually screams it.

"I want to SEE YOU KAI!"

Bonnie gulps down her anxious thoughts, both Kai and Jake seemed to have a weakness for her. She was trying to not to be one of those jealous women but now she realized she had even more of a connection.

God, you sound ridiculous.

Don't be one of those women.

Remember how he was with Lydia who only left early this morning.

Who knows what they did last night.

Ahhhhhhh!

"Fine, what time does your shift end?" Kai's voice breaks through her thoughts. Bonnie looks at her wristwatch, a small silver one, 1:58 PM. "Okay, I will see you then, you can come here."

He doesn't say bye, he only hangs up; gazing at the screen much like Bonnie had done when she called Jake for dinner. Bonnie hears a thud, assuming it's his phone dropping on the dresser once again.

"She's relentless." Kai's hands rubbed over his face letting loose a low growl. His large hands splayed across his face; curious eyes peering out at Bonnie's form standing over the desk, looking keenly still at the papers.

"Caroline only wants to make things right." Bonnie didn't take her unfocused pupils from the stack, instead she chose to ignore his observation. One thing she couldn't control was the wash of heat rising in her petite frame. She almost thought she would have to fan herself.

Wait...

Why does he have-

"Kai?" out of the corner of her eye, his figure was lazily approaching her now tense one.

"Yes, my sweet Bonnie?"

Oh no he doesn't.

"Were you going to ask if I wanted to be your partner or just assume I did?" Her intense gaze bore into him as she was questioning the paperwork that she was looking over on the desk. Kai's signature smirk ripped at his perfectly shaped lips, swaying Bonnie's stoic features.

Damn him.

Stop it.

He was less than a foot away but sauntering closer, "You need this and you will love it. Honestly, I think that is why you asked to oversee the renovations besides making sure that I didn't wreck your parent's building. But this is where your passion lies, B." His chest was pushed against her arm, his hips parallel to hers and just inches away; making her feeling exceedingly aware of the heat he was emitting.

Bonnie inhaled deeply, catching his intoxicating scent.

Not helping.

.

"Okay, you are right." Bonnie shrugged, liking the sound of co-owning a business that was truly something she enjoyed doing. The medical profession was more in memorial of her parents, if she was completely honest with herself but she loved being able to heal which she knew she could do both...with a more than capable partner. "I think you have everything in order, we will just go to the notary, which is actually the Sheriff, Alaric Saltzman...at the station." Before she could protest or at least offer an alternative Kai was already two steps ahead of her.

His arms scooped around her waist tugging her forward as he slid his phone towards him and grasped her purse, "Mmkay, let's go see Sheriff Saltzman. I'm sure he will love to see me." A flash of teeth made Bonnie worry slightly at the last part of his sentence.

Oh awesome, what did he do to him?

Slept with his wife?

Please say he didn't…

He better not have.

Jake is at the station.

Caroline is at the station.

Happy-FUCKING-times.

Bonnie's head jolted every which way as his hands tentatively worked while still snug around her waist; grasping each item they needed. She clasped the papers to her chest, saying a silent prayer.

---

"Hey there, handsome." Katherine's dark lavish curls draped across her tanned olive shoulders. Her thick eyelashes fluttered in a mock flirtatious greeting at Jake as he found her salon chair, sitting gingerly. He could tell she was in a certain mood of hers, much like Kai could be. It was ironic, they were the set of twins in town well, now they were.

Kai and Katherine were a lot alike and he and Elena were much the same. Even right down to the love of women. At least for Kai and Katherine. Elena was happily married to Stefan Salvatore but Katherine preferred the ladies.

"I take it the vacation didn't go so well?" Jake sat up in the chair as Katherine sauntered over, her blood red very high heels clicking against the black tile as her hips swayed and eyes rolled to the back of her head at his statement. Tucking a towel together over his collar to ensure no stray hairs got under his shirt she then swung a long black cape over his wide chest, buckling it snuggly.

"Well, I shouldn't have went with my ex-girlfriend for one. At least not when I wasn't over the last one." She ran her polished nails through his hair giving it a light tug backwards, bending down to his ear so he was able to see her in the mirror on the wall in front of the chair. "I hear I missed quite the spectacle though. You know how much I like a good bitch fight." A sneer twisted her dark purple, plump lips.

Jake huffed, thinking how much of a handful she must be. "I'm pretty sure you already knew about it. Since you and Kai are bff's." He tilted his head to the side as she gave him an amused look in the mirror, her fingers tips dancing on the nape of his neck. Sometimes he wondered if she had a similar sex face. She was turned on by this kind of stuff, twisted was only the beginning of what kind of woman she was. Kai knew more about that business though and he was the first to know that she preferred women, even before her sister, Elena. She had no sense of personal boundaries, either. Once again, much like Malachai. He realized they made a perfect pair, she was always out to Portland to see him and mentioned moving there. He grimaced at himself, he should have been to see Kai more. He was his brother after all.

Shit, I shouldn't have slept with...

You can't even say it again, can you?

You are such a pussy.

It's been awhile...

Fuck...shit, do not think about that right now.

"Actually no, he thinks I have my phone on airplane mode still. I really don't feel like running into Lydia." Katherine released an unsteady breath, nipping at her bottom lip. It didn't take long for her though, to shake the anguish she was emoting.

"Going down, Jakey." She leered at the slight innuendo, pinching his bottom lip gently. He only batted at her, relaxing in the black leather cushion. The chair shifted, his head landed smoothly in the sink. This was actually his favorite part, massaging his scalp felt the best but she already knew that.

Katherine was halfway done, the clippers buzzing through the sides of his hair when she stopped, taking her scissors to trim the top.

"So you went with Rebekah?" She only nodded, glancing at the ends of his short hairs to make sure they were cut to the length she wanted. When he started going to her, she basically told him what looked good and that that is what he was getting. He liked it so he didn't protest. It was up to par with the Deputies code as well, oddly enough she knew it.

Anything to stop thinking about sex.

"Don't want to talk about it?" She yanked hard on his ear.

"Oww! Fuck me, that hurt!"

She has to be a dominatrix!

"No, not really. Do you wanna talk about how you fucked Caroline and now you're a baby daddy to your brother's ex?" Both of Katherine's perfectly shaped dark black brows were raised high in a scolding. Her warm, crimson polished finger tips at the side of his neck, threatening to tug on his earlobe once again. They thrummed deliberately in a menacing beat.

"Sure, why not? Everyone just keeps giving me the stink eye." An exasperated breath puffs up his vast chest, to which Katherine narrows her deep russet irises at him.

Not really.

Please don't.

"We haven't said stink eye since like middle school, fuck tard." Her slim finger flicks his thick neck.

Thank you.

Still thinking about sex, though.

"Fuck off with that shit!" Jake snaps his jaw at her, clenching his teeth shut with a snap. Katherine only giggles at his attempt. She knows she can easily press his buttons and always finds deep pleasure in doing so.

Stop thinking about a certain blonde...

NOT THAT EITHER JAKE.

Bonnie and Caroline? Really?

That's healthy.

She finishes up, releasing him from the cape. Jake stands searching in his back pocket for his wallet as Katherine strolls over to her chirping cell phone behind the counter the register is on. Her face contorts into an expression of confusion then slowly amusement as she looks at the screen.

Oh, Mali baby...

What are you gettin' yourself into...or who rather...

Naughty boy.

Jake rests his elbows on the black and white marble counter, it has a swirling effect and the entire salon is in these colors with one single red rose at each station. Usually she has two other girls working with her but they must be coming in for the later shift.

Apparently she was taking the thing with Lydia pretty harshly.

"Who calls me Pussy Kat?" Her eyes snapped up from the screen of her phone, her bottom lip popped out, looking quite voluptuous at that angle.

Jake dropped his brow, wondering if she was trying to be funny. "Kai does, why?"

And Kai wondered why Caroline always had it in her mind he might cheat on her.

He had to have at least…

Even if they were fueled by alcohol…?

A smug grin wriggled at her vivid colored lips, "Well, that's strange…cus I just got a message from Bonnie saying, "Pussy Kat, what the fuck? Lydia is gone, text me or call. Fuck you. Love you. Xx."

Katherine tilted her head to the side, watching as Jake processed what she just said to him.

---

"I really needed this, Elena, so thank you." Elena cupped her porcelain hand, her olive tanned skin distinct against Caroline's. Her iridescent cerulean orbs skimmed her wrist watch, it was nearing the end of her lunch time; unfortunately she would need to head back to the station.

Elena slid a dark lock of her straightened hair behind an ear, flitting her eyes from the floor of her doctor's office to Caroline's curious gaze.

"What's wrong?"

"You remember when Stefan and I had a bit of a falling out? Before we were married?" Elena's thin but elongated and delicate fingers were twining together. She was sucking at the bottom of her lip, her gaze casting to the side.

Caroline tried to gather the memories. Stefan and Elena had only been married for two years and she remembered they were separated for almost six months before their surprise nuptials; shocking everyone. Honestly, Caroline had never seen her friend happier in those six months and she thought it was a complete mistake to get married to Stefan but somehow it worked out and now they had their daughter, Nina.

"I remember you being very happy when you and Stefan were separated for those six months and then you just up and decided to get married." Caroline moved her hand on top of Elena's, her friend had never spoke of the situation and she figured she was finally comfortable with it or she just really felt shitty about Caroline's current situation and thought sharing might help.

Yeah, Caroline you are in a shitty, shitty situation.

Elena's fingers were clasped so tightly, Caroline began to sooth the soft skin over them.

"I fell for someone else…I didn't mean for it to happen, you know I'm not like that, not like those people, I don't even know what kind of people I mean but I understand how it can happen." When her dark irises found Caroline's pale blue ones, tears were forming. She slid her hand from underneath the pale porcelain ones, wiping at the falling streaks raggedly. Caroline could see they made her ashamed and angry.

"I didn't know any of this Elena, who? I mean if you want to tell me..." Caroline tucked in her lips, not wanting to press her friend, it seemed she was still raw from the ordeal.

Elena brought a palm to her face, her mascaraed lashes lazily fluttering as she pressed her lips together and then whispered out her response. "Stefan's brother."

Caroline slid back in her chair, long and heavy gasp heaving from her chest. "Damon."

Elena nodded slowly.

"Did you love him?"

Elena's long lashes dropped, nearly in slow motion but the shake of her head was clear. She didn't love Damon.

"Stefan was able to forgive me, he was strong enough and he even asked me if I was strong enough to forgive myself." Her dark orbs were now glassy, threatening to erupt with tears as her thumb met her bottom lid, swiping them away. "Damon just left, went back to New York."

"Back to his lavish lifestyle, fake model girlfriends, one nightstands and drowning himself in bourbon?" Caroline understood why her dear friend was relinquishing her hidden secret to her now, and wanted to squeeze her till she could feel the love she felt for her.

Elena only nodded once again, fretful of her voice's crackle.

"Stefan is a really good man." Caroline settled for only strumming her delicate fingers through Elena's silky tresses, her words bringing a sincere but small smile to her friend's pout. "You are a beautiful and brave woman." Elena found Caroline's hand, squeezing her best friend's fingers for a compliment she really needed to hear.

"It's the truth, Elena Bean." The brunette perked up at the nickname the blonde had called her since they were young, crinkling her nose as her plump lips curved upward in a faint smile; eyes gleaming through her unshed tears.

"Fuck us and our fucked up brother situations." Caroline huffed, her eyes squinting, a smirk creasing the corners of her pink pout.

Elena let out a stifled laugh to which Caroline was happily surprised but found herself joining her. Their bodies bouncing into each other as teary eyes from their laughter blurred their vision.

"Oh shit! It's 1:40, I have an appointment in five minutes Care. Kat is finally back from vacation, she's coming over for dinner tonight. I wanna make her feel better cus she had sucha miserable time." Elena's shoulder's slumped, sympathy for her sister stemming from her eyes. Caroline knew how different they were but both of them constantly tried to be there for one another. It was difficult for her Caroline though, Kat didn't mean to but much of her life involved Kai and so did many of her conversations.

Caroline almost jumped when Elena nearly jumped at her, grabbing at her uniformed shirt that she decidedly rolled the sleeves up, it reached up to nearly 69 degrees. Strange for October but pleasant nonetheless.

"Hey! We should all go out this weekend." Elena stood from her chair, tapping Caroline on her arm and then giving her a squeeze. They started out the door, Elena pulling her long dark auburn hair into a high pony tail. Physically that is the only way you could really tell the two women apart. Elena usually had her hair straightened and Katherine always had big thick curls. The curls were natural, which she couldn't understand why Elena would straighten them every day; Caroline was so envious of that lush hair.

"I do need a night out, so that sounds great. I promise to play nice, as long as Katherine does." Kat could be highly protective of Kai and was never super thrilled to have Caroline around.

I don't blame her.

I deserve it.

The two women said their goodbyes, kissing each other on the cheek. Caroline pulled out her phone, Scarlett and Luke; the little girl sitting on the little boys flattened body, face down with her arms raised in a celebratory way, as her lock screen, bringing a wide smile to her face. She began padding back to the station, she needed to make it back by two and it was about quarter to two now. Plenty of time.

Caroline pulled in a sharp breath and started to dial the number that never seemed to leave her mind.

His voice sounded before she spoke.

He still sounds sexy as hell.

How is that possible for it to still affect me like that? Dammit.

"Yeah, it's me."

Well that was stupid. Yeah, it's me? Wait… He either still has my number or remembers it still…

Caroline felt a tightness in her chest, as if she had taken a deep breath a dangerously cold day and wasn't prepared. There was that feel; a knotty twist in her stomach. She thought about how he was staying at her mom's B&B. Of course he would have chosen there, he always did when he came back which was rarely.

"I was wondering if we could talk, I didn't want to leave it like this, especially with what, well what happened before…" Caroline's voice trailed dropping to a near whisper as he simply said if she wanted to and sure. She noticed he sounded somewhat distracted so she figured it was best to just get it out of the way.

Lydia?

She was right outside the station, leaning against the wrap around porch. It was an old, renovated house that they occupied; a boarding house. It was obviously appropriated to fit their needs but still felt homier and obliging to a small town like theirs.

Caroline's fingers wrapped around the white wood railing, swaying her hips in the bright, warmth of the sunshine. She kicked at a rock that lay on the path to the steps leading the steps up the porch and eventually the large, double doors into the building.

"I have to be back to cook dinner for the kids though, so I can't be too long." He was starting to say something but she cut him off, probably protesting or trying to wriggle out of it; as usual. "I just want to talk to you is all, we should really talk about what happened. Please, Kai."

Really, really needed to talk.

I think.

Shit.

I am completely capable of just talking to him. Grown woman.

Her voice was low as Sarah walked out of the one side of the large white doors with the glass frame. She had a coffee cup in her hand and was squinting her eyes at the sight of Caroline pushing her body snug against the railing.

Fuck off Sarah! So fucking nosy.

"Okay? Can we do that? Please? Just give in this once, Malachai!" She was taking out her frustrations out on him when she heard him rasp out his harsh words, requesting or rather telling her to let him speak.

"Kai! THRESHOLD! I don't get what the hell you want me to do. I am going insane here, okay? Is that what you want me to tell you? Is that it? I rarely ever see you, you act like you loathe me and then you kiss me?" Sarah snapped her neck towards Caroline, her long silky hair whisking around her form even though it was in a tight and high pony tail.

Why don't you just yell it, Caroline?

Shit balls.

His voice comes through clear although it doesn't have the same affect it did when he first spoke. Instead it sends a vexatious and exasperating tingle up her spine as he tells her he wasn't even listening.

Little fucker.

"I want to SEE YOU KAI!"

Sarah was shaking her head, her chestnut, honey irises rolling back in her eyelids as she lolled one of the hefty doors open to walk briskly back into the building.

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Kai's hot hands palmed her each side of her dainty waist, grasping it firmly but in a deliberate way. Bonnie found herself holding her breath, without even realizing her lungs had faltered. Her freshly nude gloss applied to her now faintly separated pert lips as her hazel eyes waited for his next move.

His darkened irises focused on her mid-drift then casually raising only his eyes, he found her gaze from beneath his lush, dark lashes. Not missing a beat and raising a thick brow he quipped, "Yep, you definitely need another cupcake. You have the teeniest waist."

A wicked and devilish grin ripped at his cheeks, curving his lips upward as Bonnie batted at his hands raising his cupcake to her mouth that she was holding for him, in mock warning. "I'll just eat yours!"

"Eh! I will get you your own! Oh! I missed some frosting." Kai only removed one warm palm, encircling his hand around Bonnie's hand; the cupcake wielding one; his fingers completely resting between hers. He started swiping his tongue along the fluffy desert.

He is really getting in every little nook and cranny.

Long tongue.

Wide tongue.

Mmmm…

Oh for fucks sake, Bonnie!

Bonnie's lips were sliding together and she began to nip at her bottom flesh as she observed Kai, tongue gliding across the landscape of the cupcake. The palm still on her side was making a small pattern with his fingers, on the small of her back; dangerously close to her top of her jeans, as he worked his tongue.

Why does this seem a bit sexual?

Kai's head tilted upward, tongue somewhat back in his mouth. The frosting was completely gone on the cupcake.

"Why don't you just buy a container of frosting?" Bonnie's face contorted in amusement as he lick at his semi-frosted lips.

Kai placed two fingers on the side of the naked cake, "I love frosting and eat it first but I never waste the cupcake, I eat it all. I am partial to chocolate though." He winked at her, taking the chocolate cupcake from her and shoving pieces in his mouth.

I could eat you right up, Miss Bennett.

Bonnie angled her brow, shaking her head at the man who seemed to be unable to not flirt with her.

Even though I enjoy it just a little too much.

They had been sitting on a bench eating their cupcakes that they got from the bakery or rather that Kai insisted he buy, which Bonnie found extremely interesting and not just because he HAD to buy but another reason. The owner was Jenna Saltzman, Sheriff Saltzman's wife, and after sweetly greeting Bonnie, shockingly she actually hurried from behind the counter to hug the man Bonnie assumed had done something wicked, like slept with her because of his devilish tone about going to see Ric for his notary position. Although, she supposed that could still be very well true, she was hoping that wasn't the case. Instead Jenna asked if Katherine knew he was in town, and then he asked if she was back from vacation. Bonnie tried to bite at the little green monster that seemed to be clawing at her.

He's like a magnet; a pull I cannot avoid.

Jenna's glance flitted over Bonnie often while discussing Katherine, even though she had made an effort to greet her, even hugging her. Bonnie always enjoyed Jenna's company at the many Sheriff department gatherings and missed her dearly at Joshua's party but now that she thought of it, it probably wasn't such a bad thing that Mr. and Mrs. Saltzman missed out; especially that he was Jake's boss. Kai didn't waste any time; easily blurting out that she was pursuing a business venture with him, a new photography gala. Jenna seemed much more relaxed at that little bit of information until he said that they were going to be partners and he swung his arm around Bonnie's somewhat tensing shoulders.

"C'mon B." They began walking forward down the sidewalk of Main Street, it was now 2:45 PM. Bonnie knew that everyone would be at the station.

Jake.

Caroline.

And now she needed to tell Jake that she wasn't just overseeing renovations, no, she was going to be his partner. A full on 50/50 partner.

He will take really well, I'm sure.

Of course, he is already a father.

Dick.

Ah, I'm sorry, babe.

Dammit, I don't mean it...

"Why don't we just drive?" Their knuckles sporadically brush as they walk the distance to their destination. Kai glances from the corner of his eye, not wanting to make her anxious but honestly it's not on purpose and the gesture is fairly mild to his usual behavior.

I think I have done that waaaay more than I should.

Can't help it, it's like there is this invisible force, pulling me towards her.

She is too wrapped up in the scenery and observing through shop windows though. The entire reason he wanted to walk. Autumn is Kai's favorite season, the foliage and Halloween; just the entire vibe makes it that much more enticing to wake up everyday. Not to mention it was his mother's favorite. It's been far too long since he's been home.

"It's pretty nice out, at least for October." He realizes she is shivering and the damn woman didn't bring a jacket, only her sheer top that is dangling off of her shoulder, exposing that skin that transfixes him. Bonnie's arms are clutched around her tiny waist, fingertips pressed into her sides as she tries to keep some of her warmth.

Kai tears his engrossed gaze from her celestial skin, shimmying off his black leather motorcycle jacket and placing it across her shoulders. He only shakes his head with a chuckle, "Women."

"I was fine. I didn't need a jacket or yours…" Bonnie's voice becomes softer with the last part but she tugs the leather to her snuggly, with a small grin. They lock gazes for a moment, her olive green and chocolate orbs swirling with temptation as his oceanic blue with glassy shards of silver gleam with curiosity.

God those eyes are gonna kill me.

Fuck, everything about her is.

Walking dead man.

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"Ahh god. What could you possibly want? Why aren't you in Portland?" Sheriff Ric Saltzman placed both hands on his hips, his head slanted to the side as he questioned Kai who was perched outside his office, across the door, his arm resting on the partition of Ric's administrative deputies desk. A smug grin planted on his face.

Bonnie thought it best if she sit on the bench on the opposite side of the wall, although it was flush against the wall right beside Ric's door.

Sheriff Saltzman snapped his gaze to Bonnie, "Are you encouraging him because you shouldn't." Her widened gaze flitted between the two men, as she tried to stay alert to her surroundings; hearing several doors opening and slamming shut.

You are actually PARANOID!

Ric furrowed his wide brows at her reaction, only chuckling at Bonnie as she seen him glance at the over-sized leather jacked wrapped around her.

"I just need something notarized, Ric. And are you ever gonna let that go? Jenna did." Ric propped an eyebrow up, raising his middle finger to Kai.

Sheriff Saltzman smirked, his tan short cropped hair, lightly sprinkled with white locks here and there, stepped forward tugging Kai into a half hug while grasping his hand with a firm shake.

A very firm shake.

Bonnie giggled at the sight, pushing her tongue partially through her glossy lips as Kai pulled away, doing what he does best.

Ass.

Kai formed a fist, tapping his on top of Ric's and saying, "We are cool, it was only once, I was sixteen, and I was under a dare. I never back down from a dare."

Mental note, Bonnie.

Sheriff Saltzman slapped Kai's back, a wild grin ripping at the older man's handsome features, "I have to say something, and she is my wife and was my girlfriend then, you shithead."

So it was to do with his wife, except he was a kid and probably with Caroline at the time. Not to mention a game.

He has got to be the hardest person to figure out.

And with Caroline...

Why do I want to know about that...?

"Bon, what are you doing hanging out with him? Or are you looking for Jake?" Ric's paling blue and speckled sea green irises sparked with curiosity as Bonnie stood but she was failing to pay attention to her surroundings.

"Actually, she has decided to become my partner." A prideful beam filled his cheeks, his dimples showing and without even noticing, it enticed a genuine smile from Bonnie.

Not just a smile, no…

Bonnie no…stop.

Her stomach filled with an unfamiliar tingling, euphoric feeling, her chest tightening and her breathing having feeling like it was caught up in the most delightful of ways.

"He decided to open a photography gala here, in Happy Valley." Her hazel orbs concentrating on him the entire time, his locked completely on hers.

Sheriff Saltzman shifted his weight from one foot to the other, his gaze snapping between Bonnie and Kai. Ric started to clear his throat, extending his hand for the folder that Kai held out in front of him with the paperwork of their future endeavor

She wasn't paying attention anymore.

"Were you going to tell me? Either of you?" His voice boomed deeply, bordering on anger and Kai could swear his brother held a certain amount of...disappointment? in his voice.

Bonnie's gaze dropped to the carpeted flooring as she swiveled slowly in the direction of Jake, Caroline right behind him.

Of course she is with him.

Now everyone's eyes were on the four of them. Watching attentively, since they all had witnessed the debacle this past weekend.

"I take it this means you are gonna be moving back home, Kai? If yes, then this calls for night out to celebrate." Stefan slung an arm around Kai's back, clasping his shoulder, his face was warm and voice enthusiastic.

Bonnie realized Stefan was genuinely excited that Kai was moving back home and also try to deflate the situation which Kai grabbed at him, "Yes, yes we do."

Caroline stepped to the side of Jake, glancing at Bonnie and then at the black motorcycle jacket that engulfed her petite frame. Bonnie cast her eyes downwards, as she seen Caroline tighten her arms around herself but give her a small smile.

"So you are moving back and you didn't think to tell me, Kai? I know we aren't on the best terms, but you're my damn brother!" Jake narrowed his resolute stare, orbs becoming a swirling gray and stormy ocean blue.

I fucking love you, you asshole.

Kai puffed out his chest, he was going to tell him but he hadn't expected Saturday to go like it had. Didn't his brother even understand how he felt? He had been there for the fall of of him and Caroline. He seen the shit he went through? And now he knew he blamed the wrong man.

I need to apologize to Matt.

Really need to apologize to Matt.

Vicki was a lot of fun though...

Before Kai could utter one word to his brother though, Bonnie spoke up.

Umm. She still has my jacket on...

Ironic.

"Jake, do I have to remind you of this weekend?" With her thick but perfectly groomed eyebrow flicked upward and lush pout perked, Bonnie's attitude oozed through her pores.

"Bonnie, I-I am, well I mean both of you, I am sorry. Me and Caroline, we are... This isn't the time. Okay?"Bonnie couldn't help but feel awful for saying that when Jake's voice was filled with nothing but guilt and frustration. Jake's calloused pads on his fingers pinched the bridge of his nose as he stood there, biting his bottom lip. Caroline started to stretch a hand to him but stopped in mid-movement, putting her hand back in her pocket as she flitted her paling sky blue orbs back to Kai who was gazing at her.

Well this is awkward.

Everyone of the deputies in the station were silently watching, some muttered after Bonnie made the jab but she was only trying to make a point as to why Kai hadn't told him at least yet. Stefan stifled a chuckle and Sarah his partner popped up both her brows in shock and in amusement, she could be quite the instigator and just a nasty bitch; Stefan really didn't like being her partner. Tyler was watching intently, closely hovering over Caroline which Jake was still aware; Kai hadn't seen him yet. Lexi was still at her desk, trying to mind her own business but most of all realizing just how much she wouldn't have a chance with Jake.

Sheriff Ric grabbed the folder from Kai's hand, making him look at the elder man, "I'll take this in here, won't be long so you all be better be done, when I'm DONE." He motioned to one of the new transfer deputies who just appeared from the back entrance, Kol. "Deputy Mikaelson, I need you to witness me notarize some paperwork." Ric eyed all of them before disappearing into his office.

Kol laid his personal stuff on the desk outside of Ric's desk, his dark, nearly black irises tracing over Bonnie. Jake found out a couple weeks ago from Bonnie that they had went to boarding school together. To make things worse, they dated.

"Hey, Bon."

"Kol." Bonnie gave him a playful scolding look.

OH NO HE FUCKING DIDN'T!

Jake's balled his fists, gritting his teeth watching as Kol tugged on a piece of Bonnie's hair and then sliding his palm down her side and giving the side of her waist of slight squeeze.

That MOTHERFUCKER!

Jake realized he must know as well but he seen his twin's response to Kol's flirtation. Kai was biting the inside of his cheek, the white of his eyes barely visible through his squint, and something he had always done when he was livid; pushing his nails into his palms.

Kai's brow furrowed, his full lips twisted to the side; "So Bonnie told me that you and her were back together, Jake and that's why I assumed she would tell you but I just offered this to her today."Kol was able to hear before turning into Sheriff Saltzman's office, cranking his body towards Kai, his slender hands ran through his brunette and tan highlighted locks.

"I didn't know there was two of you." Kol smirked sarcastically, letting his eyes climb up Bonnie's body from bottom to top; from the back of her. His gaze landing between the two men before closing the Sheriff's door.

Kai, that isn't why you are pissed...

You aren't defending her for me.

Shit.

"Kai you didn't need to lie like that. We are grown ups, it's not high school, Bonnie is allowed to do whatever she wants, even if it is with...him." Jake nearly growled him, darting his eyes to the back of his head. Caroline snapped her head down at his husky voice and the venomous rasp it had to when he referred to Bonnie dating Kol.

Apparently I disappear when she is around.

Jake's frame was stood forward, his hands in his deep pockets and eyes flicking between Bonnie and Kai. Kai could see he was fighting a snarl, which seemed to be heightened all of a sudden.

Who the fuck was that guy?

"Jake, what are you talking about?" Kai's eyes landed on Caroline she was rubbing her elbows with the opposite hands, her arms crossed over her chest. She always did that when she was trying not to cry. Kai noticed she was wearing more makeup and a man with dark black hair was hovering around her. He recognized him after a few minutes, Tyler Lockwood.

I wasn't making her...was I?

Fucking hate that kid.

He had a thing for her in high school.

Obviously still does.

"I hadn't told him yet, Kai." Bonnie gave him a pointed look, pursing her lips slightly to show her scolding. Kai shrugged in response, simply mouthing 'sorry'.

This situation is so FUCKED.

"Told me which one? That you were back together with me or being business partners with my brother?" Jake moved closer, glancing at all the gaping deputies. He wasn't the type of person to deal with personal issues at work and certainly didn't like this but these women were driving him nuts. Having his brother here was too and apparently he was staying and he didn't even want to tell him. That almost hurt even more.

"I was going to tell you at dinner tonight, about both." Bonnie held out her slender palms, raising them in frustration, the arms of Kai's leather jacket sliding over them after moments of fighting them.

Fuck! Kai's jacket!

Jake raised his hand, extending a finger. His face contorted into a faint frown but confusion settled over his features. "Is that KAI'S JACKET?"

Oh no, that was anger.

Caroline tried to bite her tongue, "I thought you were coming to dinner at my house tonight?"

Kai bit his bottom lip, his inquisitive and fleeting glances caught between the three of them, unsure of what the hell his brother had gotten himself into.

Jake felt the rush up heat in his cheeks and neck, his fingers and hands finding their way to his exasperated face; rubbing at the stress. Without taking them away he spoke through them.

"I didn't know what to do." Jake's muffled words only infuriated the women more as scores of curse words filled the air over his tensed body.

Kai fought a giggle until one of the lieutenants walked up, tapping him on the shoulder. He didn't know her but she was extremely attractive, long, pin straight, chestnut hair with honey colored eyes. Her name plate on the breast of her uniform read Sarah.

Of course she made sure she was loud enough, "Aren't you and Caroline together?"

Jake's hands slowly moved off of his face, his anguished orbs breaking to Sarah and Kai and glancing at Caroline.

Caroline thought maybe Sarah was confused, or maybe she had heard more of her conversation with Kai than she thought.

Oh fuck me sideways while running.

Bonnie clutched at Kai's jacket around her frame, fingers sinking into the leather fabric. Her gaze concentrated on Kai.

Probably at the bar while I was sitting with Jake at the table.

Right?

"No, well, I mean we were together, awhile back but not now." Kai drolly tapped her name plate. "Sarah." Grinning ear to ear.

"Interesting, cus you see, I was at your Dad's party and you guys sure looked like you were together when you were outside the building." Sarah added a sardonic smirk, her cinnamon irises traveling up and down his body, "Kai."

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So...Katherine! Cannnot wait for you guys to see her and Kai together;) I really got a solid bestie relationship panned out for them;)
Lexi :( poor baby but we will see her more!
Um Ms. Sheila! First kissssss! Bonkai! lemme know your thoughts babies;*
Jakey double booked...bad Jakey but the feels for Blondie are getting too much for him...can he hold out?
Stefan and Elena? Baby Nina! Elena sidestepped buuuut, Stefan is a great man...hope it don't happen again...
NiecyPoo Scarlett is a lil' like Uncle Kai...don't worry...he will want to see those kids.
Caroline gets a night out...with unexpected company...next CHAPTER;D
Kai's jacket...she is always getting caught with his clothes on...LOL...she will get caught taking hers off
Jake is horny. lol
Who is Liz's date?
You guy's think Sarah is lying...?

Okay! I wanna hear thoughts;) I love hearing from you guys! And when people fangirl over your writing and your idears, it is truly a compliment Xx Not to mention, I simply LOVE the fact that you guys have been freaking out over this update and just want to give you guys the best I can! So I hope it was everything you hoped for and stay with me for the next chapter my babes.

One more thing...when Caroline refers to Elena as "Elena Bean" -I did that for my amazing, adorable, Bonkai Wasted;p Autty Bean 3