Chapter 7
They sat down in the middle of a circle of salt traced to stop bad spirits to take
advantage of the ritual. Kai burned some sage to purify the air. Caroline
coughed a little. The young man extended his hand and Bonnie grabbed it out
of the habit of practising magic. Her skin tingled and she almost freed her hand
fearing he was going to siphon her. Then she saw the hope on Caroline's face
and stopped herself. Instead of running away she placed her hand on her
friend's belly. The baby reacted and she smiled. Kai was happy to see Bonnie
enjoying herself for once. He didn't know her for long but he understood she
was used to pain and loss. A part of him wanted really badly to make amends
for what his doppelganger damaged. He focused on Caroline and started the
spell. A warm glow went out of their hands and envelopped the blonde woman
gently. Bonnie could feel the magic working. It focused on the baby and binded
the unwanted gene. Very smoothly. When it was over they remained silent for a
few minutes but it wasn't awkward.
Caroline : So it's done ?
Bonnie smiled. No matter what world they were in her friend didn't like silence.
Kai : Yes. There should be no side effect and if one day you want to unbid your child, it's possible.
Caroline : I don't think so. I don't want to place that kind of responsability on my kid's shoulders.
Bonnie : Sometimes you have to let them take risks so they learn.
Caroline : We'll discuss that subject when he's older.
Bonnie : Oh so it's a boy. Name ideas ?
While they were chit chatting Kai left the circle and went to drink some water.
Caroline went home after she paid Kai.
Bonnie : So you don't do magic for free ?
Kai : Depends. The anti vampires forcefield was free because it was for the common good. No one sold their magic in your world ?
Bonnie : They do. Especially in New Orleans I guess.
Kai : Never been there ?
Bonnie : Never had the opportunity.
Kai : Sounds like a road trip idea.
Bonnie : she raised an eyebrow With you ?
Kai : No, that's not what I meant ! I have a lot of work here anyway.
The young woman laughed. He was awkward in a good way.
Kai : Hey, don't make fun of me. Well I'm not kicking you out but I need to rest now, the ritual took me some energy.
Bonnie : I have a business to create anyway.
Kai : I'll see you around ?
Bonnie : she thought about it Yes.
Meanwhile
Elena : So did you find some inspiration ?
Jeremy : Yes.
Elena : Do you mind if I see your work ?
Jeremy : Curious cat, are we ? he smiled
Elena : Pleeeeease she pouted
Jeremy : You're kinda cute.
She blushed and tried to hide her embarrasment. She didn't want to admit it but
she was attracted to him and this felt wrong. But could he feel the same ?
Elena : she cleared her throat So your works ?
Jeremy : Hold on he went to the spare room to get his drawings
They were mostly landscapes.
Jeremy : I'm lucky because Mystic Falls has many good spots.
Elena : Do you also paint people ?
Jeremy : Sometimes. Why ?
Elena : I was thinking you could draw me. If you want of course.
Jeremy : I'd love that he smiled
Katherine was bored. Kai hadn't call her in days and he was always too busy
when she came to his house. He was slipping away and she hated this. She
decided to try again and walked to the mansion. First a pregnant woman left.
Katherine rolled her eyes. Probably someone who needed Kai's help. He was
selling his magic for almost nothing when he could make a lot of money. If it
was up to her...She frowned when she saw someone else leaving. A pretty little
thing that looked familiar. Wasn't it the girl that bothered Elena the other day ?
What was she doing with Kai ? Was she the one keeping him busy ? No way
this was happening to her !