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...coming of age...

Chapter 2

...4 years later...

The market square in the town centre in Mystic Falls Village are filled with all walks of life. Gypsies dancing rhythmic to the beat of the drums captivating the crowed with their sensuous dance moves. Fire breathing clowns; farmers and merchandisers selling their goods. The beautiful sounds of musicians filling the air and the magicians keeping the crowd on edge with their tricks and illusions. The market square is surrounded by major buildings such as the town hall; Fells church;shops; one lodge (bed and breakfast) and the post office. The village bazaar is coming into full swing as the festivities; joy and laughter blend together as the town prepares for yet another beautiful sunset. Its here on the roof of one of the houses in Mystic Falls looking out on the festivities going on at the town square that the emerald eye girl sit between her two best friends Elena Gilbert and Caroline Forbes.

'So Bon a little birdie told me that you got your first kiss'. The brunette girl Elena says with a smile as she tugs a strand of hair behind her ear. Elena is the type of girl whose features you can only describe as beautiful in a classic way. Big brown Bambi eyes surrounded by perfect black lashes; flawless olive skin; pretty kissable mouth she reminds me of a graceful swan taking for flight as she elaborates with her delicate hands. Elena is soft and gentle she would rather walk away than engage in fights and conflict. As beautiful as an elf. Nowonder all the boys in the village is fighting for her hand in marriage Bonnie thought. Well not every guy. Jeremy doesn't want Elena but then again Elena is Jeremy's sister. 'Bonnie Bennet? Earth to Bonnie Bennet the golden hair girl named Caroline sings out as she puts her arm around Bonnie's shoulders. Carolines skin as white as milk , rich golden hair, high cheekbones and sparkling blue eyes. A fair princess that should have been in grams fairytales for her features suits it all. Caroline truely believes she is a descendent of royalty and that her prince will come for her one day for she can do better than this village town Mystic Falls.'Well..I..how..Bonnie starts to stutters. 'Oh come on! out with it Bon. Me and Elena are your best friends and you couldn't even tell us that Jeremy kissed you?' 'I'm sure Bonnie would have told us when the time was right Elena says sensing how uncomfortable Bonnie is getting. 'Oh stop sugar coating Elena if it was just a kiss why can't Bon tell us? Its not like she gave her purity to him that forbidden fruit between her maiden legs Caroline says bitting her inner cheek to stop her from bursting out laughing. 'Caroline! Elena gasps out. ' I mean I tell you two everything Caroline continues. Just last night me and Matt..'Okay enough! Bonnie says bursting out laughing. 'I'll tell you guys not there's much to tell Bonnie says. 'First kiss Bon there's always something to tell' Caroline says. 'Well I can't remember what we were talking about and the next thing his lips is on mine for a few minutes. Bonnie looks at her two friends each girl with different expressions on their that's it? The golden hair girl ask in shock. 'Yes that was it Bonnie nods. 'Well you were right Bon the golden hair girl says dryly there's not much to tell. 'It was her first kiss Care what did you expect of course it would have been awkward. Caroline whips her hair to the side as she she looks at Bonnie and Elena. 'You should have felt butterflies in your stomach as you see his mouth coming closer. His lips touching yours ever so softly at first. His tongue exploring your sweet mouth...he pulls you closer you open your mouth for him more so that he can posses you more and more. You explore his mouth with your tongue. You taste tentatively with your tongue as you trace it across his bottom lip, soon swallowing each other making the kiss even more intense...tongues down each others throats...moaning in each others mouths. The golden hair girl suddenly keeps quiet as she stare dreamily in front of her. 'Care? Elena calls her softly. Is that how ...how you and Matt kiss?'. Caroline sighs out loud. 'If only! I think I will have a better chance training a frog to kiss like that than Matt. The three girls burst out laughing as they watch the beautiful majestic sunset over Mystic Falls.

...Later that night on the outskirts of Mystic Falls near the forest...

Bons I don't like this one bit you know you can sleep over over at my place or Elena's Caroline says as she looks around her in the dark. ' Caroline's right Bon and I think there is a storm coming maybe it will be safe if you sleepover we'll both take you home early tomorrow morning Elena adds excitingly. 'As much as I would love that I can't you two. Bonnie looks at her two friends with sad eyes. Jamie is alone he is expecting me I should have been home earlier and my fathers not back yet. Caroline snorts. 'Your father is not going home tonight Bons the Mystic Falls Pub is having beer specials all night. 'Care? Elena gives her friend a angry look as she looks back at Bonnie who's eyes were cast down and fingers intertwined. Its no secret in Mystic Falls that Bonnie's father Rudy likes to look deep into the bottle after the mysterious death of his wife Abigail, Bonnie's mother. Its only the two friends that know how hard Bonnie has to work to keep their little plot of land out of her father's gambling depts. 'I'm so sorry Bons my mother always says my tongue always lands me in trouble'. 'Its ok Care, Bonnie says as she reach out to take Caroline's hand. I know that's just you caring deeply about me and its true father has spend the last two weeks at that Pub every night. I'm so scared were going to lose our land me and Jamie have nowhere to go Bonnie let's out with a sob. Elena quickly pulls Bonnie in for a hug. 'That's not going to happen Bons we'll never let that happen right Care? Caroline puts her arms around both girls. 'We are always here for you and Jamie Bons pinky swear. Bonnie pulls back laughing 'pinky swear'.'My mom says there's been another animal attack the body completely drained out Caroline says as she looks at the forest in front of her.'Good Lord Caroline Elena shudders.'Why do you have to bring this up? Caroline looks at Elena and shrugs her shoulders. Mom says its not like any animal attack she's eve seen Caroline continues. 'So the body was drained from all blood? Bonnie ask. Elena's head snap up at Bonnie. Not you too Bennet what if that thing is still out there?. 'Well then he is seeing three warm bodies to feast on Caroline replies nonchantly as she sways her hips. Bonnie couldn't help but to giggle despite getting a stern look from Elena. They could hear thunder rumbling in the distant. The girls quickly hug each other again and depart ways. The brunette and golden hair girl heading back to town and the emerald eye girl taking the path into the forest...

...Earlier that night at the Mystic Pub...

On this particular night the Pub was packed to the brink with all sorts of shady drunk characters and scantly dressed women of the night life. Its here where Rudy Philips spend most of his nights.

Rudy Joshua Philips is on the wrong side of forty. As a teenager he went to sea to support himself where he quickly adapt to the hardness of being a sea rot learning the schemes and tricks at a young age. He never thought he would settle down on land until he met the beautiful Abigail Bennet. What a remarkable woman she was. Strong, fierce and independent already owning her own piece of land at a young age. Abigail loved him but was never blind for his faults. She knew how much he loved gambling. You play the hand life deals you out. She was the only one who understood him. Now she's gone. How could she leave him like this?. He was still angry at her angry at the hand life dealt him. He just needs to get enough money to board the next ship any ship to get out of this damned place. Yes he will be alive again on sea his first love. 'And what about your children their young they still need you' a voice reason in his head. BAH! Rudy slams the glass down hard on the counter attracting nearby attention. Bonnie he thought his beautiful daughter. Rudy gives a bitter laugh Bonnie is just like her mother and stubborn as he. She can take care of Jamie yes the boy needs to be a man anyway. How old is he now? nine? ten? It doesn't matter when I was that age I was already a man I didn't even think of a mother or father had none only the sea and my bottle of wine. Soon Rudy thought by himself soon I will be with her again. This thought made Rudy happy.'Barman another sshot for good luck he slurs. 'Shouldn't you be heading home Philips? Looks like there's a storm coming this way the barman says as he pours Rudy another shot. Rudy grabs the shot and swallows it down in one gulp. 'Home you say ? I'll be home soon he smiles gleefully with eyes shining bright with numbness but first let me go make my fortune. 'I don't think you should go in there tonight there's this mysterious man not from around here that's been cleaning out the boys all night and in your state I don't think you should go. 'Back off big Jack this might be Philips big night tonight a sultry voice next to Rudy says putting her hand seductively on his leg. Rudy looks at the woman next to him. Lolly that's what's she's calling herself one could see she must have been a good looking woman once upon a time but there's a hardness to her that only makes her further more unattractive but what she lacks in looks she makes up for with her voluptuous body. Rudy knows. After Abigail's death there was one mad moment he thought he was inlove with Lolly well he wasn't the only man thinking that and he sure as hell wasn't the last man. 'So Philips Lolly purs in his ear sending a pleasant feeling to his loins what do you say want me to make your dreams come true tonight? Keep you warm all night? She smile missing a few front teeth. Rudy gives her a sloppy kiss. 'Not now beautiful I ssshould make my fortunes first later I plomise he slurs. Lolly laughs hard and ugly 'well you go on now sugar you know where to find me' she winks. Rudy gets up giving Lolly a playful spank on the butt cheek making her laugh playfully. 'Barman give Lolly whatever drink ssshe wants its on me. Rudy makes his way to the back of the Pub where the gambling room is already dreaming of his future back on the sea.