I DO NOT OWN THE VAMPIRE DIARIES OR THE CHARACTERS.

Chapter Nine:

I was in town with Kol shopping. I picked out all of the furniture for Grams' house, but I still needed some odd-end things. I've always been one for trinkets. We've been in and out of antique shops picking things out to help furnish my home. I was definitely enjoying myself. Kai was working today, so I had Kol all to myself.

"As much as I love shopping with you, darling, I'm afraid that if we don't stop for lunch soon, I will die of starvation." Kol told me seriously. I broke out laughing. He definitely has a flair for the dramatic.

"We can stop for lunch." I chuckled. We walked to the Grille and we were greeting by Matt's sister, Vicki.

"Hey Bonnie, I haven't seen you in ages. How've you been?" She asked me.

"Great, actually," I told her.

"Well, I'm glad to hear it. Come on. You two can sit in my section. I want all of the details about the new hottie in your life. Matt mentioned that someone else was in the picture now, but other than that, he hasn't given me anything." She teased. We sat at the table she took us to.

"Well, there are actually two men in my life. This is Kol Mikaelson. We're in a relationship, but his best friend Kai, is also in the relationship with us." I explained as simply as I could.

"Dang, you go girl!" She exclaimed. "Good for you!" She added. Someone yelled at her from the other side of the restaurant. "Look, I know that you're not exactly hurting for money, but is there any chance that you're looking for a job, even if it's just part time. We've had two servers quit in the past week and I've been getting my ass handed to me, working doubles." Vicki proposed. I bit my lip. I had actually been considering it lately. It wasn't that I'm not content, because I am. I just think it'd be nice to get out of the house and experience something new.

"Yeah, actually… Are you just looking for another server? I've never been a server before, but I'm a quick learner, hard worker and I'm reliable." I half-teased, half-tried to sell her the idea that she had come up with it.

"Seriously? That'd be great. I don't know if you know, but Jenna is pretty much running things here. It was actually her idea. We've just been so swamped, that she hasn't had time to reach out to you. Jeremy works here, too. Is that okay with you?" She asked. I knew why she was asking. Jeremy and I dated for a brief few months. It ended well and there were no hard feelings.

"Yeah, of course," I told her.

"Great. I'll go get Jenna and have her come talk to you." Vicki excused herself. Kol's stomach growled and I realized that he didn't get a chance to actually order anything.

"Sorry," I apologized.

"It's not your fault, darling. So, Jeremy an ex?" Kol guessed. I nodded.

"Nothing major, we dated for a while and then we didn't. We've pretty much been friends ever since. He was too much like a little brother. I used to be friends with his sister, but she moved to Denver a few years back to be closer to her cousins." I explained. He nodded.

I got the job and was actually looking forward to it. Kai and Kol promised to both visit me often. I told them that they didn't have to, but they had insisted. There have been so many changes lately, but honestly, I think they're for the better.

"What can I get you?" I asked, not yet looking up from the bar I was currently wiping down.

"A glass of bourbon and a burger would be great." A familiar voice wafted into my ears. I looked up and saw 'Ric sitting in from of me.

"Of course," I smiled. I really haven't seen him, since I demanded my divorce from Damon. "How've you been, Alaric?" I asked him, as I poured his drink for him.

"Can't complain. What about you? Jo has been raving about you. I was hesitant to reach out to you… I just… I didn't want to make things weird. I wanted to know if you were really okay, but I've always been closer with Damon and I didn't want to make you feel uncomfortable." He apologized.

"Don't worry about it. It's no big deal – I promise." I reassured him. He nodded and I went to the kitchen to put his order in.

"I'm really glad you came in today. Jo said something about wanting us to go out together. Would that be weird for you?" I asked 'Ric. He shook his head.

"I'd be happy to. Just let me know when and I'll be there. And Bonnie, I'm glad you're happy." Alaric paid his bill and left. I stared at his empty barstool after he left the Grille. I've always wondered how a good man like Alaric has always been so loyal to Damon. Don't get me wrong, I know that Damon has a good side, I just wasn't fortunate enough to see as much of it as everyone else clearly has.

"Hey babe," Kai said, sitting down in front of me.

"Sweetheart," Kol greeted me, sitting down next to him. I smiled at them both, before kissing each of them.

"We wanted to see how our girl was doing." Kai broke the silence. I laughed.

"I can't complain." I shrugged.

"We thought you might appreciate a quiet night in after your shift tonight. Something tells me that if you're lucky, there might even be a massage or two waiting for you at home." Kol smirked. I perked up at that. Working at the Grille wasn't terrible work, but being on my feet all day is definitely catching up with me.

"Oh?" I asked.

"You know it, babe." Kai grinned.

"You guys are the best." I smiled, before walking away to clock out. I left my apron and pulled the ponytail holder out of my hair and let my hair tumble to my shoulders.

"Just wait until you see what we're having for dinner. You ain't seen nothin' yet."