XV. Horny teenagers
They were on the car and Bonnie was so nervous she couldn't really say anything. Her hands were shaking and her lips trembling. Also, there was an uncontrollable heat in between her legs. She didn't know what she'd do if he wanted to come over, or actually, she did but she wasn't sure that it was the best choice for her.
-Are you okay there, Bon Bon?- spoke Damon, with concern in his voice.
-Yeah…
-You don't sound so sure.
-That's 'cuz I'm not.
-We don't have to do anything you don't want us to do.
But that was the problem, she wanted it like she'd never want anything before. She had been waiting for something like this to happen to her since she was fourteen and she had her first wet dream about him. She really wanted it. But she was also scared that this was all he wanted from her.
He arrived at her house and they remained silent and without looking at each other for a few seconds.
-Damon… I…
-I'm sorry if I'm moving too quickly- he interrupted her, finally looking at her face.
-What do you mean?
-I mean… you seem really scared and that's the last thing I want you to feel. I want you to want me the way I want you.
-I do- she whispered, without being brave enough to look him in the eye- but… - she struggled with the words- do you…? I mean…
-Bonnie, breathe.
-Is this just a onetime thing?
He looked at her puzzled for a few minutes, but then he smiled wryly, making her blush.
-I was planning on a three-time thing tonight, you know, to make up for lost time.
-Damon! I'm serious!- she said hitting him in the arm, with her face on fire.
-I am too! I've been dreaming about this since I was a teenager, Bonnie.
-But that's what I mean. I need to know if this is just to fulfill your teenage fantasy or… you know…- she shrugged trying to look like she was okay either way, but failed miserably- you're in it for the long run.
She looked at Damon with all the bravery she had and she could see the exact moment when his eyes went from playful to softly admiring her. His hand went up to her cheek and he moved closer to her.
-I'm in this for the longest run, Bonnie Bennet. I want to wake up tomorrow next to you, holding you tight and do it again and then on the wedding we can sneak out the back to do it again in the bathroom. And I want to dance with you the whole reception and come back here with you and do it again. And fall sleep next to you and make you breakfast and stay in bed the whole day, hopefully naked.
-And when you go back to New York?- she whispered leaning on his hand.
-I'm pretty sure I told you I'm planning on moving back here- she closed her eyes because his thumb was moving across her face and that was the most relaxing thing in the world right now- it may happen sooner than I planned on, now that we're finally on the same page.
-Are you really moving back here? What about your life in New York?
-It doesn't have you in it. I hate it- she opened her eyes and he was smiling at her, with that amazing smile she was so in love with.
-I hate it too- he smiled brighter and she did too before leaning to feel his lips on hers again.
This time it was so much different than the times before. There was no rush, no accumulated tension, not years of holding back making them desperate. This time it was slow, filled with feelings of yearning. She found herself trying to engrave this moment on her brain, to feel his lips and trying to memorize the way they moved and felt.
Her hands flied up to his neck and pushed him closer, because she needed to feel him as close as humanly possible. She needed to feel the way his hair felt in between her fingers, the way his tongue moved around her mouth, the way his hands felt against her skin.
They kissed for so long that when they separated she felt a bit dizzy and hot.
-It's okay if you don't me to stay tonight.
-But I do.
He grinned and pull her closer again, this time with more passion, more heat and definitely more movements. His hands moved up and down her back, his tongue moved deliciously on her mouth and then his lips started moving across her neck, making her feel even more dizzy and hot.
-Are you sure?- he asked still leaving wet kisses on her neck.
-Yes, let's get inside.
He bit her softly before getting out of the car and walking up to her door, she unfastened her seatbelt and he was already opening her door. He was fast.
-My lady- he said offering his hand to her and she smiled nervous and excited.
They kissed again when she was finally out of the car, needing to be closer to each other and this time it was even hotter than before, because he pressed her against the car and she could feel every curve of his body, and boy did she liked a certain curve she felt.
She pushed him when she heard a car coming close and she realized where they were.
-Let's get inside, we're acting like horny teenagers.
-We are horny and we've been waiting for this since we were teenagers, so I think it's appropriate.
-Shut up and walk.
-Uh, I love it when you're bossy. It's hot.
She smiled and grabbed him by the arm to walk behind her, but once they were inside, he was everywhere but behind her. But she wasn't complaining. Especially since he kept his word and three was the magic number.
The next morning the first thing she heard when she woke up was "Good morning, beautiful" and that was enough to make her open her eyes instantly.
-It wasn't a dream?
-Hell no. – he answered rubbing his eyes before stretching, looking like a fucking model -It kind of felt like it, not gonna lie.
-It still pretty much feels like it.
-Yeah- he had that smile and she couldn't help but to kiss him, in the most natural way, like she had done it a thousand times before.
-Damn, what a great way to wake up- he whispered on her lips before kissing her again.
-It really is. But I remember you promised breakfast.
-I promised breakfast for tomorrow. We have to be all over the wedding today, witchy. We're gonna have to settle for Starbucks on the way to the venue.
-Argh, you're right. Fine, let me go take a shower and then we can be on our way.
-Mmmm… but I need to shower too. And you know, we're using too much water so the poor polar bears are dying.
-That's too cheesy, just jump on the shower with me and shut up.
-Yes, ma'am.- he said saluting her, making her roll her eyes. It still couldn't erase the glorious smile she had.
And after another amazing sex session on the shower they got dressed and went to the venue to supervise that everything went the way Caroline wanted it to.
Bonnie felt like she needed to tell her best friend what was going on between her and the best man, but today was Caroline's day and she had so much more to worry about, so, she decided they were going to tell her when she came back from the honey moon, they deserved to have a calm, nice, worry-free vacation.
-Hey, Damon- she called when they got on the car with their coffees and muffins.
-Yes, witchy?
-I think we shouldn't tell the guys just yet.
-Why?- his face kind of changed and she realized she might of hurt him.
-Because they have enough on their plates already. With the wedding and the new kid and Valerie being there. I think Caroline needs the rest of her life to stay on a status quo for now.
-Okay. I get it.
He was still very much silent and she didn't know what that was all about. She wanted to confront him, but she also didn't want another crazy fight with him like they used to. Which made her think about how healthy their relationship would be. Was it worth it to be with someone who she had so much love for if it was an unhealthy relationship?
By the time they got to the venue she had realized that she needed to talk things out to find out if they worked well or not, but the window for talking had closed and they needed to start working.
Once they got inside, they could see Nora already moving stuff around and talking to people to change stuff, so a few minutes in Bonnie was already running around, trying to keep everything in order so Caroline wouldn't freak out. She could feel every muscle in her body while moving chairs and stuff around, she had really exercised a lot the night before.
Damon was helping too, but he didn't seem to feel sore by any means. He was working side by side with her and giving solutions to minor problems way calmer than she could.
-I don't know how you do it. Every time Nora says there's a problem I freak out- she whispered to him on a moment where they could actually breathe and talk.
-Well, I own a company, Bonnie. There's always little fires to put out. This is easy- he said making a gesture with his hand, like it was nothing, but she could see that he was proud of himself.
-I'm really proud of you, Damon- she whispered. She couldn't help herself, he had lost his parents, put himself together and started a company on his own, making a lot of profit in just two years.
He seemed surprised by this. His pale cheeks seemed to have taken some color and he couldn't help but to smile genuinely.
-Thank you- he whispered back, but couldn't gather to courage to look at her in the eyes, she smiled brightly too, feeling all giddy inside, because if he could still smile like that when he was down or mad at her, then maybe they'd be okay.
-All right, stop swooning over me, witchy. We have a wedding to put together.
-You're right. We do. But I wasn't doing shit.
-You're right. You should start doing something before blondie realizes she doesn't need both of us.
-But you wanted me to be here.
-I thought you'd be more useful, but well, what can you do. You're beautiful but useless on these kind of situations.
She smiled and walked away from him to help with some decorations, but she could feel his eyes following her and when she finally looked back, he was in fact in the same place she left him and with a very weird look in his face. He seemed scared and a little disappointed, but when he realized she was analyzing him, he put a strong façade again and started helping on his own.
Weird.
Damon sent her home on an uber, so she could get ready for the wedding, while he checked up the last minute details and she couldn't help but to feel disappointed that they didn't get to talk before the wedding. But the show had to go on, so she got home and showered again, put on make-up and then put the dress on.
She was finishing everything when a knock on her front door distracted her and she went to open the door while putting on her earrings. And lo and behold, there was Damon.
-Hey, Blondie asked me to pick you up. We're supposed to get to the ceremony together.
-Oh, okay. I just need to put my shoes on, you can sit on the living room while I go pick them up.
-Okay.
She talked to herself all the way to her room about being brave and tackling the issue head on and when she got to the living room, she could see Damon having a similar conversation with himself in his mind.
-It's everything okay?
-Peachy.
-I need to talk to you about something.
-Can it be in the car? We're kind of late.
-Okay.
He offered his arm to help her walk and she happily took it, because the heels were a little bit too high for her preference, but all the girls were wearing the same shoes so she had to compromise. He opened the door for her and she inhaled deeply while he walked over to his side and as soon as he got into the car he talked to her.
-I know what you want to talk about.
-What?
-You want us to pretend like we aren't together while we're on the wedding and I get it. You don't want for anyone to pry on or alert Blondie. It's okay.
-I… that wasn't it. I wanted to know why you're acting the way you are.
-What way?
-Like it bothered you that I said we shouldn't tell everyone right away.
-It didn't. I should've expected it.
-Why?
-Because you're Bonnie. You hate being the center of attention and I screwed up the other day by fighting with Enzo putting you in the highlight. I'm an idiot, I get it.
-Damon… that's not it. I don't care about what happened the other day, because there has been so much going on the last couple of days that I totally forgot about you and Enzo. I just want to be there for Caroline one hundred percent. And it really doesn't matter when we tell everyone, because it's going to be a huge thing for everyone either way. We'll be the center of attention for months to come, so I already made peace with it.
-Are you sure? Aren't you rethinking getting involved with me?
-Are you crazy? I love…-was she about to say you? She stopped herself and tried to play it cool by talking fast, but she knew that he noticed it- spending time with you. I… I don't care if everyone in this town talks about us, because I think that it's worth it. I think you're worth it.
-I wanna kiss you so bad right now, but there's nowhere to park.
-And you can't because you'll ruin my make-up. Maybe in the reception we can sneak out the back and kiss a little bit.
-Or maybe more than just kissing?
-Good luck getting my spandex off.
He laughed and his whole mood changed. He seemed lighter and she was so happy that they could finally put it all behind them and have a good time.
But as soon as they got to the venue she saw Stefan talking to a kid and Valerie, and she knew that it wasn't going to be such a good time for them, because they needed to make sure it was one for the bride.
They got off the car and Damon offered his arm once again.
-Hey, I forgot to tell you, you look gorgeous- he whispered, making sure no one could listen but her.
-Thank you. You look pretty handsome as well.
-As usual.
She smiled and she could feel her face on fire, but there was a little of excitement running through her veins, the idea of sneaking out and whispering sweet things had her giddy and expectant of the day ahead.
-Hey guys!
-Hey Stefan, how's everything going?
-Great. The girls told me to ask you to go to the back of the venue, they're helping Caroline with the final touches.
-Great, I'll see you guys in a few minutes.
She wanted to kiss Damon so bad before she left, but she needed to keep a low profile, so she just smiled at him and started walking to her best friend's room.
The place looked incredible and she found the room pretty soon after she walked in, because she could hear the screams from the girls.
-Push! Push! Push!- there was a choir of female voices screaming, making her smile, Caroline probably had a corset and they were helping her get it tight.
-What's going on?- she asked walking into the room.
-Finally! I need you to take my hands while Rebekah tortures me- screamed the blonde already letting go of Lexi's hands and offering them to her.
-Okay, I'm sorry I'm not enough for you.
-Lexi, it's just that Bonnie gives me strength.
-And I don't? You're such a bitch.
-IT'S MY WEDDING DAY. I DECIDE WHO'S TAKING WHO'S HANDS.
Everyone fell silent and Bonnie rushed to her friend's side.
-It's all good, you need to breathe, okay? I'm right here for you.
-Thank you, Bon.
-Okay, give me your hands. Rebekah, do your thing.
Caroline squeezed her hands so much, she could see the tips of her fingers turning purple, but she let her do it without saying a word.
-It's done!- shouted Rebekah and falling to her seat dramatically- it was really hard, not gonna lie.
-I'm sorry, I gained a few pounds the last week.
-Caroline you look amazing! Your only mistake was buying such a small dress, only a preteen would fit inside this thing comfortably.
-True- said Lexi lifting up her champagne glass.
-You're right. I always make stupid decisions.
She could see her friend wanted to talk to her alone, she was sad and that was no way to have a wedding.
-Girls, could you give us a few minutes?
-Why can't we hear the tea? I want to know what you're talking about.
-I'll tell you later, Lexi, just let me speak to her alone, okay?
-Fine.
The girls walked out and Bonnie hugged her best friend tighter than the dress on her was.
-Tell me what's on your mind.
-Am I doing something crazy by marrying him?- she asked Bonnie pulling away, to look at her in the eyes.
-Why do you think that?
-Because I've been with him for years and he still managed to hide something as big as this from me. How can I trust him?
-Well… that's a hard question. There's no guarantee that he'll never ever hide something from you again. I think that you used to feel that way because Stefan's such an upfront person, but you should never feel like you know someone a hundred percent and that they're never going to surprise you with something. That's the whole thing with marriage, you're taking a gamble on someone. And you know, people make mistakes.
-But how… I just don't know how I feel about that.
-Do you think Stefan will ever hide something like this to you again?
-I hope not. And he knows that I'm walking away if he ever does something as stupid.
-Do you love him?
-I do. I always have.
-And are you certain that he loves you?
-He seems to. I mean… I think he does- she whispered with her cheeks flushed- he has showed me he does since he confessed what really happened.
-Then you should be happy you're marrying someone who makes you feel loved and happy. Of course trust is a huge thing, but this is the first time he's done something as stupid in eight years and we know him, it was a very weird and dramatic situation and he didn't know how to act, but I'm pretty sure that next time he'll know how to proceed.
-I hope there's no next time, I can't have any more stepsons. Oh God. I have a stepson.
-Caroline, if you're freaking out so badly, maybe you guys shouldn't get married. Maybe you need some time.
-I need to talk to him.
-Now?
-Yes, get him here. Blindfolded. We need to talk but he can't see me in the dress.
-Okay.
Bonnie walked as fast as she could to Stefan, those shoes were not made for a woman in a hurry. He was talking to Damon and they seemed chipper. Boy, he had no idea what was about to happen.
-Bonnie?- said Damon when he say her coming over.
-Caroline wants to see Stefan.
Both of their faces went white. It was certainly something they all feared after the Valerie thing went down, Stefan was so afraid that he froze for a bit and she knew he was just picturing himself being left at the altar.
-What for?- asked Damon snapping his brother out.
-I can't see her with the dress.
-She wants me to blindfold you, I have no idea where I'm getting one of those now.
-We can use my handkerchief. I can iron it afterwards.
-Great, thanks.
The three of them walked to the room and outside of it Bonnie blindfolded him with her hands shaking, she was so nervous she could pass out. But she held it together and knocked on the door.
-Who is it?
-It's us.
-Come on in.
Bonnie opened the door and helped Stefan to walk close to her bride, who was wearing a robe. Bonnie's heart was beating fast and she didn't know what to do, but she walked one step backwards and Caroline looked at her with a plea in her eyes. "Please stay", so Bonnie walked to the door, closed it, but stayed inside.
-Care, what's going on?
-I'm afraid, Stefan.
He stayed silent for a few minutes and Bonnie felt so awkward, she just wanted to go out, but she knew her friend needed her.
-I know. I'm so sorry for putting you through something like this.
-How do I know you'll never hide something as big as this again?
-Because I know now that I could lose you that way. And there's nothing in this world that terrifies me more than that.
-Then why did you do it? Why didn't you lean on me on something as difficult as this?
-Because I'm an idiot. I didn't know what to do, how to act. I thought that I'd lose you either way. I wanted to postpone it. I've lived years by your side and that still felt like nothing, I wanted to have more days with you. More mornings on bed, falling sleep with your hair in my face. I… I was stalling.
-Why didn't you believe I could take it?
-Because it's too much, Care. I know I don't deserve you. I know that no matter what I do, I'll never be enough for you and this just sets me back even more.
-What are you talking about Stefan?
-I'm talking about you being too good for me, for this town actually. I'm talking about being aware that you could go to the big city and be so successful and I'm pushing you back by locking you here in this small town with me. I'm not as good as you, Care. I can't go to the big city and give you the life that you deserve.
-First of all, I don't need you to give me the life that I deserve. I can do that for myself. Second of all, I chose to stay here with you, because I don't want to be a big famous reporter. I'm happy in this small town and I'm happy with you.
-Are you sure you don't want the glamour? You'd look amazing on red carpets- he said joked sadly. Bonnie felt like a fly on the wall, because neither of her friends were paying attention to her.
-I'd look amazing anywhere. I don't need that validation. I need to be sure that the man I'm marrying will be honest to me for the rest of his life.
-I will, of course I will.
-And you need to stop feeling like I'm some kind of goddess who you're so below of. You're the most amazing lawyer I know and you'd be damn successful in the big city if you wanted to go there. I don't want you to feel this insecure about yourself, you're amazing. That's why I'm with you.
-Not because you like my last name?- he asked a little less sad, but still pretty down.
-No- she said walking closer to him- although it is a plus.
She smiled and kissed him, making Bonnie turn around. She was starting to think that maybe it was a good idea to walk out.
-I'm so sorry, Care. If you don't want to get married today I get it. I'll gain your trust again and we can do it then.
-Are you crazy? Everyone's already here and I already put on my corset on. But you're making it up to me on our honeymoon.
-Of course, we're doing all inclusive.
-Great. Bonnie, please take him outside, so we can fix my make-up and get married already.
-Bonnie was still here?
-I needed her here.
-Mm… I don't want you to think that I'm always that whiny, Bon.
-Don't worry. You've seen me at my worst and now I have too. Let's go outside- she stated taking his arm and taking him out of the room.
-I love you Care!- he screamed before going outside.
-Is that a good or a bad sign?- asked Damon looking very worried.
-Good, crisis averted. Now, I need to help Care with the make-up and we're good to start the wedding.
-Great. Let's take this off of you. Dude, you wet my handkerchief!
-I'm sorry, I thought she was leaving me and I lost it.
-Aw. I didn't realize your started crying.
-Bonnie, let's not talk about this again, shall we?
-Fine. Go to your place, I'm putting make-up on her and then we're going in. Will you please tell Nora to come with the girls?- asked Bonnie to Damon.
-Of course, beautiful.
She smiled, making Stefan look at both of them with wide eyes.
-Did you guys…?
-Go!- screamed Bonnie interrupting him and getting into the room.
-What was that all about?
-Nothing, let's get you ready for saying yes.
-Finally.
Caroline was smiling, much more relaxed and Bonnie was happy that she got there at the time that she did. She wanted her best friend to enjoy her wedding, not to be worried and second-guessing everything.
-Yes. I hope today it's everything you hoped for and more.
-Me too. I hope we nail the dance.
-Oh, we will. We have rehearsed too much for it to go poorly.
She finished her make-up and cleaned the traces of the kiss before the others arrived.
-Are we all set?- asked Nora getting inside- why are you wearing a robe?
-No reason. It's all good. Tell my mom I'm ready for her to walk me down the aisle.
-Perfect. The girls are here, so I'll take her here and the groomsmen as well.
Bonnie walked out to get in line with the other girls, who looked at her curious.
-Crisis averted- she said simply.
-Oh hell no, you said you were telling us.
-But this is Care's secret, Lexi. I'm sure she'll tell you later, but I can't just go around telling everyone's secrets.
-Then tell me yours. Why do you look so glowy? Did you finally get laid?
-Is really that something you ask right before walking down the aisle, Lexi?- asked Matt walking towards his girlfriend.
-Yes it is, mind your business.
-I love how feisty she is!- intervened Klaus.
-Enjoy it, 'cuz after the wedding there's no more sex for you.
-Damn. Then how about we have a quickie before walking down the aisle?
-No! -screamed Nora.
-Relax, it was just a joke.
-I don't care. We need to start walking and you need to shut up about sex.
-Yes. I'm sorry Nora- apologized Bonnie getting in line and making everyone else follow her example. And as they got ready Caroline walked out the room holding her mother's hand.
-Wow, Blondie. You look amazing.
-Thanks Damon. Now let's go. I wanna get married already.
They walked arm in arm. Lexi and Klaus first, then Rebekah and Matt, then Bonnie and Damon and lastly Caroline with her mom.
Stefan could not hold back his tears when he saw her walking towards him with the biggest smile on her face and her own eyes filled with tears.
Bonnie looked at Damon with a big "we did it!" in her eyes and he responded with a bright smile that made her want to kiss him right then and there.
But she stayed in place and observed her two best friends get married and she cried with their vows. Later they threw rose petals to them on their way out, because Caroline read that birds died from eating uncooked rice, so she didn't want that on her wedding.
-It was a good wedding.- said Damon suddenly startling her. He was somehow by her side, walking towards the reception venue.
-Yeah and Valerie didn't oppose- she responded taking his arm, she really wanted to lose the heels, good thing they were wearing flats on the dance sequence.
-I was really afraid of that at one point.
-Me too.
-Now we gotta get out moves on.
-Yeah, but there's a speech first, we don't need to hurry up that much.
-Yeah… we could definitely sneak out the back.
-I do want to take these shoes off.
-I could totally help you with that.
She tried not to smile, but she failed. He made her so happy, she had no idea she could be this happy with just a few words. She really didn't want to be the first to say it, but she was thinking that maybe there was more than just "feelings" inside of her. Maybe it had to do with the L word.
-Do you think they'll notice?- she asked trying to distract herself from her thoughts, before she confessed these feelings to him.
-Nah, they're all on their own bubbles.
They walked to one of the bathrooms of the venue, her first and a few minutes later, him and as soon as he got inside they started kissing like horny teenagers.
He had her propped up against a wall and his hands were everywhere, making her breath catch, but he wasn't happy with that, he started massaging certain areas and he only smiled once she moaned.
-We should go back.
-They don't miss us- he said kissing his neck.
-But… Damon.
She was about to give in and tell him how to undo her spandex when someone knocked on the door, making them freeze.
-Bonnie, I saw you get in there. Do you have a minute?
Oh, shit.
-Enzo- they both said before another knock interrupted them.
-Are you still here?
-What do I do?- asked Bonnie
-I don't know, tell him off.
-But what if he waits outside? He'll blow our cover.
-Then talk to him, fine. I'll just hang out here longer.
-Okay.
She fixed her lip gloss on the mirror making Damon roll his eyes and then opened the door to walk out, but he pushed her inside.
-I know you're here with Damon.
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