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Chapter Five:

I had no idea what to wear and it's getting closer and closer to when Kai is supposed to pick me up. I ran a hand through my hair and looked down at what I was currently wearing – black leggings, a black lace bralette, my favorite cream colored oversized sweater that keeps slipping off of my shoulder. I was comfortable. Something told Kai and Kol probably wouldn't care what I wore, but I didn't want to just put in no effort. I gnawed at my bottom lip, before picking up my cell and dialing Kai's number.

"What's up, beautiful? I hope you're not canceling on me." He answered, cheerfully. I laughed. It's impossible not to. He always has this joyous way about him that is so infectious. It's refreshing.

"No, no, it's not that really. And this is stupid, I know it is, but I…" I trailed off, biting my lip again. I shouldn't have called him. Should I have called Caroline? Why am I so worried about impressing them?

"Nothing you say is ever stupid, babe. I promise." He reassured me.

"You're sweet." I breathed, still biting my lip. "But, this is going to sound stupid… I'm just…" I still couldn't get the words out. How am I supposed to date them, when I can't even talk to them? My goddess, this is a mess.

"Spit it out, babe." Kai coaxed.

"I'm not sure what to wear. I wasn't sure what you had planned and I didn't want to be underdressed… Wow. Yeah, see, that did sound stupid." I sighed and I laid my head into my hand, wishing that I hadn't called. Kai let out a loud, infectious laugh.

"Bonnie, it's fine. Just wear whatever you want. Wear something that you're comfortable in. There's no pressure, really. If it makes you any less nervous, I'll tell you what we had planned. Okay?" He offered.

"Okay," I agreed.

"I was planning on taking you with me to the zoo. I haven't been in forever and I freaking love the penguins. Plus, who doesn't like animals? Kol wanted to meet up with us later and maybe go dancing, some place low key." He explained.

"Okay then, that does make me feel better, actually. I hate surprises." I told him.

"Noted," he mused. "I know I'm running early, but I'm almost to your place. I was hoping we could have dinner before the zoo?" He offered.

"Yeah, that's fine. I'll leave the front door unlocked. I just have to finish getting ready. It shouldn't take me long. Just let yourself in, when you get here." I told him, deciding that I wasn't going to change, but I should probably at least put a little bit of makeup on and fuss with my hair.

"Take your time. I'll see you in a few. Bye babe." He ended the call.

I got up and hurried to the bathroom. I put on a little foundation to hide the dark half-circles under my eyes and played up my eyes. I debated whether or not to wear lip-stain for a good few minutes, before giving in and painting my lips with my favorite crimson shade of matte lipstick. I teased my hair and put a little bit of product in it to make it behave a little better. I ended up leaving it down, satisfied with my tousled locks.

I washed my hands and sprayed a little bit of perfume on myself. I tried to focus on the task at hand and not on the fact that I had a date in a matter of minutes. I was so unbelievably rusty. I really have no idea what they see in me.

I shook my head and pulled on a pair of tall socks that almost went to my knees, before pulling on a pair of my favorite black leather boots. They have a slight heel, which I'm grateful for, considering my dates are both taller than me.

"Knock, knock," Kai sang, as he walked into my bedroom. I looked up at him, as I finished zipping up my boots. He whistled, as I stood up. "How did I get so lucky, to land the most beautiful woman that I've ever laid eyes on?" He grinned at me and it lit up his face. He's a grown man, but sometimes, he has these mannerisms that let me see how he must have been as a child. It's adorable.

"I don't know about that…" I disagreed, shaking my head. He took my hand in his and touched his lips to my knuckles.

"I do. I don't know how you don't see it, but I swear to you, that if you give it some time, Kol and I will prove to you, just how gorgeous you are." He breathed. I felt blood rush to my face and my gaze dropped down to my feet. "Hey, I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable. I'm sorry." Kai apologized and cupped my face. I looked up at him.

"It's okay." I brushed off his apology.

"Is it?" He pressed. I nodded.

"I'm just not used to it. That's all." I whispered.

"That's a damn shame." He breathed, before touching his lips to mine. He had to lean down to kiss me. I pressed against his chest and clung to his shirt and took on my tiptoes, trying to get easier access. His hand caressed the side of face, as he deepened the kiss. I moaned against him and did my best to keep up with him. I'm beyond out of practice. I can't remember the last time someone wanted me like this. Goddess, it felt nice to feel wanted.

Kai lifted me off of my feet and cupped my ass. I wrapped my legs around his torso. I let him carry me to my bed. We fell onto the bed and his hands roamed by body. I arched my back against him. He was making my body feel things that I didn't know that I could still feel. His lips moved to my neck and I groaned against him.

"K-Kai," I gasped. He pulled away and just looked at me with hooded eyes.

"It should be illegal for you to look this sexy." He almost whined. I stared at him, panting. He leaned down and pressed little kisses along my collar bone and jawline, as I struggled to catch my breath.

"This isn't the zoo – ya know." I murmured. He cracked a smile and laughed.

"I know. You're right. I got carried away – but have you seen yourself? If you ever doubt how beautiful you are, I will gladly worship your body, anytime, anywhere." He offered. I blushed, again.

"We should go, before it gets too late." I told him. He nodded and got off of the bed, before offering me his hand to help me up. "Sorry… I just… it's been a while since I've… I just… I don't want to go too fast." I apologized.

"You've got nothing to apologize for. I meant what I said, there's no pressure, not with us." He promised.

Kai wasn't kidding about the zoo. His reaction to the animals, especially the penguins and the flamingos were priceless. It was so easy to enjoy myself with him. It was ridiculously easy to be myself with him.

We took pictures next to most of the animals. Kai insisted on buying me a penguin stuffed animal from the gift shop. I giggled, but accepted, nonetheless. It was a normal, perfect date. We even shared an ice cream cone. It was nice. I loved it.

Kai helped me out of the car and pulled me in for a kiss. I welcomed it, gladly. It's getting easier and easier to get used to. I still don't understand his infatuation with me, but maybe I don't have it. I think I'll just try to enjoy it for now – it's not like that's hard.

"Hello darling, I'm glad you could make it. I see Kai has been hogging you all to himself." Kol mused. Kai and I broke our kiss and I looked over to see Kol smirking at us. "Where's my kiss, love?" Kol asked. Kai let me go and smirked as I went to greet the other man in my life. Kol cupped my cheek and pressed his lips to mine, softly. I gasped at the tenderness. I hadn't been expecting that. He pressed his lips against mine, again, firmer this time. It didn't take him long to deepen the kiss, before pulling back. "You look gorgeous." He breathed, looking me over. I blushed.

"Thank you." I whispered.

"Shall we? I can't wait to see you move on the dance floor." Kol asked us both. We nodded and followed him inside the club. It wasn't upscale like the club I met them in. It was low-key and they had a live band performing covers. I grinned. This is great. It's a completely different environment. I don't know how else to describe it. There's something about live music that brings out some of the best energy in people. It's intoxicating. "I'll can an Uber driver for us later. We won't have to worry about drinking and driving, love." Kol told me. I nodded.

"Shots?" Kai asked, excitedly. Kol looked at me, instead of responding. I shrugged.

"That's fine. I don't work, so I don't have that to worry about." I told them. Both of them just grinned at me. Kai ordered two rounds. We clanked our glasses together, before tossing them back. I grimaced at the harsh taste of Fireball. I was being led to the middle of the dancefloor, as soon as our glasses were empty. A cover of Uptown Funk filled the club. Kai and Kol sandwiched me between them. Kai was pressed against my back and I was pressed against Kol's front. We moved together effortlessly. It was nice to just let loose and enjoy myself with them.

After a while or grinding against them and moving to the music, the songs started to blur together. Kol led me back to the bar, as Kai excused himself to use the restroom. I grinned at Kol, as I leaned against the bar. He ordered two more rounds of shots for the three of us. I kept staring at him, so he leaned closer to me.

"See something you like, darling?" He asked me, smirking. I nodded and leaned up and pressed my lips to his. I caught him by surprise. It took him a second to respond to my advances. He kissed me back in no time.

"You got started without me, I see." Kai said from behind us. I broke the kiss and grabbed Kai's hand, pulling him closer to me, so I could give him one, too. Kol started kissing on my neck and I was only vaguely aware that we were still in public.

"Sweetheart, as much as I'd like to continue this, I doubt you'd want to do this in front of an audience." Kol sighed. We broke apart, panting. I took one of the shots, without waiting for them to join me. I took the second one, just as quickly.

"So," I started, still trying to catch my breath. "Are you two… do you ever… have you ever… you know… with each other?" I asked them, not sure how to ask them the question that has been on my mind, since they asked me to be in this relationship with them.

"I was wondering if you were ever gonna ask us that, Bon-Bon." Kai chuckled.

"We've shared our fair amount of kisses. I'm not blind. Kai is a good-looking man, but my feelings for him are more brotherly, than anything. Though, if that gets you hot and bothered, I'm sure the two of us would be more than willing to be affectionate to each other, on occasion." Kol explained. I nodded, looking from one handsome man to the other.

"I would never want you to do anything that made either of you uncomfortable." I shook my head, fascinated by the possibility.

"We didn't say that, babe. Come on, Bonster. Kol wouldn't have offered if he minded. I think of him more as a brother, than a lover, but even I can admit that he's hot." Kai shrugged, before planting one on Kol. I gaped at the scene in front of me. It was beyond hot and I couldn't believe that I was a part of it. How is this my life?

"Oh, um, yeah, I mean, if you want to, then who am I to stop you? That was so hot." I breathed. They both smirked at me. They downed their shots and we moving against each other on the dancefloor. There was more groping involved, so we didn't stay at the club much longer.

Kol called an Uber and we all piled into the backseat. The whiskey had definitely lowered my inhibitions. We were kissing and groping each other the entire ride back to my place. When we stumbled from the car, I froze in my tracks. Damon was sitting on my porch.

"You shouldn't be here." I told him, loudly. Kai looked pissed and Kol looked confused.

"I came to talk to you, but you weren't here. I tried calling you, but you didn't answer your phone." He explained. I could hear the jealousy seep into his voice. Both Kai and Kol had their arms around me, protectively.

"I don't want to talk to you, Damon. I have nothing left to say. I'm not saying that I never want you in my life, again, but I need space. Maybe, one day, we can try to be friends, but I just can't right now. Everything is still so fresh and I'm having a hard time believing that you have noble intentions, when we both know that you're full of crap. You're only interested in me, because I've moved on." I stood my ground, amazed that I hadn't slurred any of my words. I wasn't drunk, but I was definitely tipsy. They guys were way better off than I was, since I'm so much smaller than they are.

"I still love you, Bonnie." Damon tried, again. I shook my head.

"I don't love you like that anymore, Damon. Loving you killed me." I shook my head, again, refusing to give in.

"Bonnie –" he tried, again, but Kol raised his hand to stop him.

"Look mate, she said that she's not interested, so I'm asking you to leave. I don't know how you thought this would be a good idea, but it's a mistake." Kol warned him. Damon's eyes blazed, the way they always did, when he was angry and looking for a fight.

"Seriously, dude, not a good idea," Kai backed him up.

"Bonnie can speak for herself." Damon sneered, walking up to us.

"Yeah, and she did, but you didn't listen to her." Kai rebutted.

"Damon, please, just go. I'm not yours." I whispered, fighting back tears. Everything is just too much right now. Why won't he just listen?!

"No, Bonnie, I won't! I can't just accept that! I need you in my life!" He yelled. I flinched and took a step back. Both Kai and Kol took a step forward, putting me behind them.

"I don't need you in mine." I said loudly enough for him to hear me. Kai walked up to Damon and said something too low for me to hear, but whatever it was, it seemed to do the trick, because Damon stalked off.

"Come on, darling, let's get you inside. How about a nice bath and some wine?" Kol suggested. I nodded. That sounds perfect.

I didn't say much. Kol stayed true to his word. He filled the colossal bathtub in my bathroom. It's big enough to easily fit three people. When Grams' remodeled her house while she was still alive, she told me that she was leaving this house for me and she wanted me to feel at home here. It was hard work, but we got it done. This has always been my home, but Damon had always been against living here… At least now, I could finally call it my home.

My bath was drawn and Kol had filled it with a generous amount of bubble-bath and lavender oil. He and Kai carried in a bottle of wine and a glass. They lit some candles that had found throughout the house and I sniffled, my emotions getting the best of me.

"It's alright, darling. He's gone now. You have nothing to worry about." Kol assured me. I nodded, but my tears didn't dry. I'm not sure how it happened, but we all ended up with our clothes on the floor and into the tub. It wasn't sexual, just incredibly intimate. I was cradled against both of them and they just held me, while I let my tears out. I know that in theory, things like this shouldn't work, but for whatever reason… so far it is working. I'm happier than I have been in ages and Kai and Kol are a big part of that happiness. I'm grateful for them.

My tears slowed and Kai wiped them away with his thumb, before kissing the remaining tears away. I leaned into his embrace and enjoyed being held and loved on. Goddess, I've missed this.

"If he gives you anymore trouble, let us know, okay? We should talk to Caroline's mom, tomorrow. Damon can't keep showing up here. What if you're alone the next time he comes and he won't take no for an answer. I don't want him to hurt you." Kai told me, quietly. I didn't know how to process what he had just said. Damon has always had an anger problem, but it's hard to fathom that he would ever physically hurt me, but then again, I never thought he would stoop this low, either. I nodded, reluctantly.

"We've just found you darling. It would be a shame to have you taken from us so soon." Kol whispered. He pressed a kiss against my shoulder and moved to the opposite end of the tub. He took my foot in his hands and began massaging it. I groaned in appreciation. I think I'm starting to understand what they were talking to me about that first night. When they told me that they would take care of me, they meant it. It was just sexually charged words. For whatever reason, they genuinely care and they fit so well together. It blows my mind that this can feel so natural. I feel like this is showing me what I've been missing for so long.

"I wouldn't go back to him. We don't work. I – I just became something for him to have. I can't picture myself being with anyone other than you two." I admitted. I looked up at Kai and he beamed at me.

"You're really our girl?" He asked me. I nodded.

"I am." I whispered.

"That's the best news I've heard in ages, darling." Kol confessed. He crawled forward and kissed me. Kai started rubbing my shoulders and Kol pulled away and kissed him. I sighed in contentment. Is this what it's like to be happy? I can't stop thinking about how much my Grams would love the two of them. She never could stand Damon. I wish she was here to meet them. Either way, I know that she's proud of me for finding happiness.