A/N: One more chapter after this!

I DON'T OWN THE VAMPIRE DIARIES OR THE CHARACTERS.
Music Credit/Song Suggestions: "Hot in Herre" – Nelly, "Gimme More" – Britney Spears, "WAP" – Meghan Thee Stallion feat. Cardi B

Chapter Fourteen:

The last few months have gone so smoothly. I found out that I have a knack for management. I loved helping Alaric run the club. And I was one of the dancers, so I knew what the girls needed to feel secure.

It was my night to dance and I was getting antsy. It feels like forever, since I've been in my element just grooving to the music. I miss dancing as often, even with as much as I love being on the front side of things. I know Elijah feels better, because I'm safer when I'm not dancing.

'Hot in... so hot in here!
So hot in... hot... oh!'

I moved my arms sensually as I did a belly roll in my lingerie devil get up for the night. I smirked as I let the music take control and lost myself in the music.

'I was like, 'Good gracious, ass bodacious.'
Flirtatious, tryna show patience.
I'm waitin' for the right time to shoot my steez
(You know)
Waitin' for the right time to flash them keys,
Then uh,
I'm leavin'
Please believe in
Oh!
Me and the rest of my heathens!'

I dropped it low and gave the audience a good view of my ass. I twerked and felt myself up. I moved and hooked my leg around the pole and spun myself around.

'Get up on the dance floor.
Give that man what he askin' for.
'Cause I feel like bustin' loose
And I feel like touchin' you
Uh, uh!
And ain't nobody stop the juice
So, baby, tell me what's the use?
I said...'

I wrapped both legs around the pole and let the top of my body fall back. I did a slow shimmy and gyrated against the pole, before letting myself sink to the ground on my knees. I took off the red, pleather mini skirt and let it fall to the ground. I groped my front, before crawling toward the edge if the stage.

'It's getting hot in here!
(So hot!)
So take off all your clothes!
I am gettin' so hot.
I wanna take my clothes off!'

I picked up my tips and spotted Elijah watching me, as I fixed my skirt. I gave him a wink and he gave me a grin. I went backstage and fixed my makeup. The money was great, since I only exclusively dance on one night. 'Ric was right about that. The raise from managing has been nice, too.

"Care for a dance?" Neil asked me, as I stepped into the hug. I smirked and nodded. He's one of my regulars that I actually like. He's interesting and always has a good story. He respects my relationship with Elijah, but would probably steal me away, if I let him.

"Let's go, tiger." I agreed, as I took his hand and led him to an empty table.

'Everytime they turn the lights down,
Just wanna go that extra mile for you.
Your public display of affection
(Oh-oh-oh)
Feels like no one else in the room
(But you)'

I straddled his lap and ground myself against him. He bit his lip and looked me over. I put my hands on his shoulders and moved in time with the music. He let out a quiet gasp, letting me know that I was doing my job right.

'We can get down like there's no one around.
We keep on rockin'.
(We keep on rockin'.)
We keep on rockin'.
(We keep on rockin'.)
Cameras are flashing, as we're dirty dancing.
They keep watchin'.
(They keep watchin'.)
Keep watchin'.
(Keep dancin'.)
Feels like they're probably sayin'...'

I nuzzled Neil's neck and trailed my hand down his front, stopping at his abdomen. I did a slow belly roll and made sure he was watching my movements.

"You know, if you ever become single, I'll always be interested." He cooed. I smirked at him and nodded.

"I know."

'Gimme, gimme more.
Gimme me more.
Gimme me, gimme me more.
Gimme me, gimme me more.
Gimme more.'

I finished the lap dance with a healthy tip, a wet spot on his trousers and lustful eyes on his part. I shot him a wink and went to find Elijah. I found him watching me, appreciatively. I pulled him down for a quick kiss.

"I've missed you." I told him.

"And I've missed you, Miss Bennett." He smiled. I blushed, the way I always do when he says that.

"How long are you going to call me that?" I asked him, softly.

"As long as it has this affect on you or until you become Mrs. Mikaelson." He admitted. My jaw dropped.

"Wait. Are you asking me to marry you?" I gasped. He got down on one knee and opened a small velvet box that was hidden in his pocket.

"I was going to wait until the right time, but I couldn't keep it to myself anymore. Will you do me the surpreme honor of marrying me?" He asked.

"Yes!" I exclaimed.

I let Elijah put the ring on my finger. As he stood up, I wrapped my arms around him and everyone around us clapped. I took his hand and led him to one of the back rooms. I didn't want to be a spectacle, as elated as I was.

"Did I embarrass you, darling?" He asked me. I shook my head.

"No, but I didn't want to be kissing on you in front of everyone, either. It sets a bad example." I explained.

"You brought me back here, because you didn't want to keep your hands to yourself?" He surmised. I nodded, with a blushed. "Far be it for me to stop you."

I chuckled at the song that played in the background, as I began to kiss on my fiancé.

'I said, certified freak.
Seven days a week.
Wet-Ass-Pussy make that pull out game weak!
Whoo!'

I kicked off my shoes, before settling myself on Elijah's lap. He put his hands on my hips and pulled me closer to him. He captured my lips with his own and moaned against him. I've missed him. He was only away on business for two days, but it was enough to be happy that he was home. I can't wait to marry this man.

'Your honor, I'm a freak bitch.
Handcuffs, leashes,
Switch my wig.
Make him feel like he cheatin'.
Put him on his knees,
Give him something to believe in.
Never lost a fight,
But I'm lookin' for a beatin'.'

I lost myself in him. The kissing grew heavier and our hands roamed considerably. I knew I should stop, before I didn't want to stop myself. He knew exactly how to touch me. I wanted him more than I've ever wanted anything in my life. And he was going to be my forever.

"I love you." He whispered, against my lips.

"And I love you." I breathed. And to think, this all happened in a strip club. All of it, it began with a dance.