"….In the end we're left infinitely and utterly alone."
~Klaus Mikaelson, TVD 4x09
III. The Kiss
If life were a movie, fireworks would have exploded the moment Bonnie kissed Klaus. He would have wrapped his arms around her, kissed her back with insatiable passion and the two would have lived happily ever after.
Life was not a movie.
There were no fireworks when Bonnie's lips touched Klaus's lips, only silence. It was an awkward kind of silence that made her stomach drop.
Klaus froze. His entire body went rigid the moment Bonnie pressed her lips against his. He had been prepared to snap her neck, not be kissed by her. He had not anticipated this move from her. He had no idea what to do or how to react at the unexpected contact.
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As the seconds went by, it became obvious to Bonnie that she had just made the biggest mistake of her life. The two stood unmoving, like two statues. It was horrible.
Bonnie felt mortified. It wasn't just that she pressed her lips against his; it was also the fact that Klaus did not kiss her back. Klaus did not move at all. His reaction stung far more than she cared to admit. His lack of response wounded her pride and snapped her back into reality.
Bonnie pulled away startled.
Her green eyes opened wide, her lips parted in shock, and she stared at Klaus with a look of pure horror on her face. What the hell had she just done? She was horrified by her actions.
Klaus's face was priceless. The hybrid was stunned and he didn't even bother to mask it. His bright blue eyes were wide and openly staring at her with uncertainty. It was obvious he had been caught off guard and had no idea how to react.
For a few seconds neither of them said anything. They stared at each other, matching bewildered looks on their faces. The only sound around them came from the loud music playing inside the bar, the rain that continued to fall hard on the roof and the erratic beating of Bonnie's heart.
"What the hell was that?" Klaus hissed, finally able to find his voice. His jaw clenched and his stormy blue eyes were completely focused on her.
"I…" Bonnie was a deer caught in the headlights. Her entire body was shaking uncontrollably and her magic bubbled to the surface on its own accord. How to answer his question when she had no clue what in the world had possessed her to kiss him. "I…" her throat felt dry, her body trembled, and her cheeks felt aflame. Her heart was hammering so hard against her chest, she was terrified she was about to have a heart attack.
Klaus watched her, pinning her with that intimidating gaze of his. He took a menacing step closer to her, leaning forward and towering over her tiny frame.
Bonnie didn't think. Bonnie didn't care. Her magic surged, reacting to the threatening presence of the hybrid and she flung him out of the way.
Klaus was sent crashing against the wall behind him in one quick and unexpected move.
Bonnie took off running out of the bar.
Stupid, stupid, stupid, Bonnie chided herself as she made her way out of the bar. It was raining hard, in a matter of seconds she was wet from head to toe. The wind cut her face like a knife, and thunder accompanied each of her hurried steps. Her entire body was pumped with adrenaline, her heart pounding so loud in her ears, and her hands shook uncontrollably. The blast of magic she had released against Klaus had been powerful; she probably knocked him out unconscious. It was good. It meant she had some time to escape out of there before he came for her. She needed to get home and locked herself inside.
Bonnie ran as fast as her legs could carry her through the parking lot.
You're an idiot. She had kissed Klaus. She had pressed her lips against Klaus's. It was probably the most embarrassing moment of her life. Not only because she planted a kiss on her enemy but because as far as first kisses went, it had been awkward and weird and he hadn't kissed her back. Klaus hadn't moved at all. And why did she felt so disappointed by that?
Because his lack of response hurt, it hurt her pride. There had been a moment, when he had pressed her against the wall, when they had been threatening to end each other, that she had felt a strange energy surrounding them, an attraction of sorts. Maybe that's what prompted her to kiss him?
Bonnie didn't know why she had done something so stupid. It was more than obvious that she had not been thinking clearly. God, what was wrong with her? Prom night was going to go down in history as the worst night of her life. She was never going to live this down. She wanted to run home, curled herself into her bed and die of embarrassment. She couldn't wait for this night to be over and put it behind her.
But fate had other plans for her.
Prom night was far from over. Without knowing it, Bonnie had started a chain of events that were going to change the course of her life forever.
A few seconds after storming out of the bar and running through the parking lot like a lunatic, she collided with a solid brick wall.
Bonnie shrieked, stumbled back, and would have fallen on her ass right on a puddle of mud, if it weren't for the strong hands that gripped her upper arms and prevented her from embarrassing herself further.
She squeezed her eyes shut, waiting for the fall that never came. It took a couple of seconds before she blinked her eyes open and realized that someone was holding her by her arms, keeping her in place.
A handsome devil with the most hypnotic blue eyes she had ever seen. She felt embarrassed that her first reaction was to gasp and gawk at him like a silly girl with a crush. Only Klaus could look so hot while standing under the rain and watching her with furious eyes.
Bonnie's heart thundered in symphony with the lightning that flashed across the dark sky.
"Why did you do that?" Klaus asked in a very serious voice.
"Let me go!" Bonnie struggled to break free from his grasp but his hold was ironclad. He easily kept her in place.
"Why?" Klaus demanded furiously. He had no intention of letting her go until she answered his question.
Bonnie used her magic to push him away from her.
Klaus growled, his eyes changing to an amber color. He was more than ready to grab her again when an invisible barrier pushed him back once more. "You," he was furious. If he had been angry before, now he was murderous.
Bonnie closed her eyes, her fingers tingling as Expression urged her to end the threat against her. The magic inside of her had built to the point where it was seconds away from exploding. She couldn't keep holding it back, not anymore.
"Look," Bonnie began nervously. There were so many emotions swirling inside of her, she had no idea how to cope. "I had a shitty night." That was an understatement. She laughed; it was a bitter and hollow sound that turned into a sob. "I'm sorry," she whispered.
Klaus stopped trying to push against the invisible barrier, surprised by the apology. It seemed that Bonnie Bennett had made it her mission to catch him off guard on this night.
"I don't know what the hell I'm doing okay," Bonnie pushed the wet dark hair form her face. "I'm just so tired. I can't…Silas pretended to be Jeremy and it hurt and Elena tried to kill me and you know that Damon and Stefan didn't even asked me if I was okay," her voice broke completely. "My best friend chewed on my neck and could've drained me but they didn't even care." She didn't know why she felt the need to tell him that, the words simply rushed out of her mouth. Had anyone ever bothered to ask her if she was okay? She wondered briefly. Did anyone care?
She felt so lost, so alone, she needed something. She needed to find that something that would keep her grounded, something that would pull her out of the abyss.
"I don't even know why I'm telling you this, it's none of your business," Bonnie continued. She felt the sparks of magic at the tip of her fingertips. She tried to force them back and they retreated for a second or two before pushing back against her restraints. The tight leash she usually tried to keep on Expression had disappeared and the magic was pouring out of her in waves. "This magic is making me crazy." Tears streamed down her face, mixing with the drops of rain already there. "I nearly killed someone today and you-" she was shaking. The sparks of magic coming off her could have ignited a fire as she stood under the pouring rain. The dangerous and intoxicating magic that wrapped itself around her tiny body like armor was deadly. "I don't know what I am doing." She crossed her arms over her chest and hugged herself. She was barely holding herself together. All she needed was a little push and she would lose it completely, she could feel it.
Klaus stayed silent, watching her, letting the words pour out of her without interrupting. Bonnie Bennett was on the verge of coming undone, and he didn't know whether that would be a good thing or the most terrifying thing ever.
"I didn't mean to kiss you, I…" she swallowed the lump on her throat. "I don't know what possessed me to do it. And as far as kisses goes, that was the worst first kiss ever," she mumbled as she looked away from him. "If you can even call it a kiss…" she trailed off, feeling like she had just put her foot in her mouth. Just shut up Bonnie, shut up and go away.
When Klaus didn't say anything, she felt stupid, so stupid.
In that moment, all Bonnie wanted was for the earth to open up and swallow her whole.
Klaus watched the different emotions flickering across her wet face. There was so much pain, so much anger, and so much confusion. In that moment, she was an open book to him. He could see all of it. He could practically taste each and every one of her emotions.
She was embarrassed about kissing him. She was angry at her friends and at Silas. She was tired of fighting that strange power that resided inside of her but above all, he could see the loneliness. Bonnie Bennett was lonely, perhaps as lonely as he was, even more.
Klaus didn't know what to make of her. There was a part of him that wanted to turn around and leave her to deal with the mess of her emotions, with the baggage she carried inside. He had enough of his own to deal with. But the imprint of her lips lingered, his lips still tingled from her unexpected kiss.
Bonnie Bennett had kissed him. It had been brief, a mere touch of lips against lips but it had been enough to make him wonder, to make him curious, and to want more.
From the moment she walked inside the bar, Bonnie Bennett had taken him off guard. She was a fascinating creature. She was sad, lonely, and desperate for some kind of understanding and affection, but fascinating nonetheless. On this night, he had seen another side of her. She was quite the alluring creature, a siren tempting him to jump into the depths of the unknown.
"Can we like pretend this never happened?" Bonnie asked him suddenly. "I just want to forget. I…look, let's call it a night and tomorrow we can go back to hating each other okay," she bit her lower lip, nervously staring at his face.
Klaus didn't say anything. He simply watched her. Did he want to pretend that kiss never happened? He wondered as he studied her face with fascination. No, on the contrary...
"I'm going to go now…" Bonnie sniffled. She waited a second, maybe three to see if he would say anything, when he didn't, she started walking away. "Okay," she took a deep breath, walked past him and continued to make her way out of the parking lot. Her shoulders sagged and her body continued to tremble under the hard rain that pelted down on them.
She looked defeated and sad, so very sad.
Klaus didn't feel the rain. He was immune to it as he watched her retreating form. There was a different storm raging inside him. Something had shifted between them; something had changed with that unexpected encounter at the bar, with that kiss.
If you can even call it a kiss, he recalled her words. Not, it couldn't really be described as a kiss, not when they had simply stood there, lips touching but unmoving.
His hand reached out, unconsciously tracing his fingers over his lips. He couldn't help but wonder what it would be like to kiss her for real, to taste that mouth, to feel that body.
The wave of lust he felt in that moment was unexpected, unwanted, and riveting.
You wanted a challenge didn't you? His mind whispered.
As Klaus watched Bonnie's retreating form, his hands balled into fists. She was walking away from him and he didn't like it. She was leaving and this strange night would be nothing more than that, a weird encounter between two enemies; no more no less.
That should be the end. Why should he give a damn about his worst enemy?
Klaus should be feeling gleeful that she was pathetic and lonely, that there was a creature out there that was just as unloved and unwanted as he was. But he wasn't. What he felt in that moment was no joy, no triumph in the knowledge that his worst enemy was on the brink. Seeing the witch who had nearly killed him so down, so defeated, and hurt brought no satisfaction.
It wasn't pity he felt, no, it was kinship. He knew exactly what she was feeling because he had felt it a thousand times before. He had been rejected, he had been hurt, he had been betrayed by those close to him, and he had felt lost too.
Klaus pressed his lips together watching as Bonnie's tiny figure began disappearing from sight, getting lost in the darkness and the rain.
He should let her go, he should let her walk away and put this night behind them. Tomorrow would be another day and this would all be forgotten. It was the wise thing to do. It was the right thing to do. She was a servant of nature, he was an abomination, they were meant to be enemies nothing more.
Let her go.
He didn't.
Klaus Mikaelson had long ago stopped doing the right thing. He had long ago stopped caring about what was right or wrong. What he wanted, he took. It was plain and simple.
In that moment, he wanted Bonnie Bennett, consequences be damned.
There had been a spark of something when they had threatened each other. Her kiss had caught him off guard and he had frozen in shock, unable to react but that didn't mean he wasn't curious, that didn't mean he didn't wonder what it would be like…
Why not? He thought suddenly. Why should he deny himself the pleasure of having her?
The challenge he had been waiting for had come and he would be damn if he were to let her go without at least having a taste of what she had to offer.
Just one night, Klaus told himself as he took off and followed Bonnie.
Bonnie's breathing was ragged as she walked out of there. She was drenched and her magic was all over the place. There was a hurricane inside her and her control was slipping. She was walking over the edge. The power of Expression, the one she was always struggling to control had surfaced once more and it refused to be locked down.
She was so tired of fighting. She was so tired of everything. Her life was a mess, her magic was a mess, and she was a fucking big mess too, who just made an idiot of herself. Urgh, she really needed to stop thinking about that stupid kiss and stupid hybrid. Get over it, Bonnie.
She was so distraught about that kiss that she didn't even know where she was going. Was this the right way home? She sniffled and continued walking on shaky legs. She wasn't even sure, everything was so dark and her body felt ready to explode. She felt out of it, really.
The power inside of her was boiling, reaching a point where she wouldn't be able to stop it. And frankly, she didn't want to. She was so tired of holding back, so tired of fighting this endless battle.
Just give in, Expression whispered. Give in Bonnie, let go. Let the magic take over and forget about the consequences. Let go Bonnie…
She cursed as she stepped on a puddle. She looked down at her dress, it was all wet and muddy. Her beautiful prom dress was ruined. Her whole night had been ruined. She cried harder then. Prom was supposed to be a rite of passage, a night to remember, a night of happiness and memories. Her prom had been anything but.
Could this night get any worse?
A sudden chill went down her spine and Bonnie stopped walking abruptly. Every instinct inside her body came alive. The magic boiling inside her bubbled so close to the surface it took her breath away. Her entire body shook and a strange heat spread from her head to her toes, warming her trembling body.
There was a strong wisp of wind that hit her with the power of a thousand knifes.
Lightning flashed across the sky, illuminating the darkness and allowing her to see the single figure standing a few feet ahead.
There he was.
Bonnie gasped. She felt surprised as she spotted the hybrid watching her with that intense gaze of his. "What are you doing?" she whispered. She had assumed that he had taken off at vampire speed and went home. She didn't have that luxury, having to walk the whole journey back to her house.
Klaus tilted his head to the side, a hint of gold tinting his electric blue eyes. The low growl that erupted from his chest made her knees weak. He didn't say anything, he simply watched her with that intensity that had butterflies flying wildly in her stomach.
"Klaus…" her heart skyrocketed, nearly bursting out of her chest. "What do you want?" she asked feeling nervous about the way he was staring at her and excited. There was a sudden thrill of excitement that had her body practically humming with anticipation. Something was wrong with her, something was very wrong with her from the way she was reacting with a single look from him.
"You," was the simple reply.
The air left her lungs, her lips parted, and her eyes went wide upon hearing his words.
Klaus walked towards her with the confidence and elegance of a creature not of this world, of a man, of a wolf, a beast that had the world at his feet. He walked until he came to stand dangerously close to her.
Bonnie was rooted to the spot, watching him with wide eyes as he came to stand a few inches away from her. He was looming over her and while another time such action would have felt like a threat, this time she felt a rush; a sweet rush that invaded her senses and clouded her mind.
"You're quite something aren't you, Bonnie?" his hand reached out to touch her face.
Bonnie closed her eyes when his knuckles traced the outline of her cheek. Fire exploded inside of her at his soft touch. Strong currents of magic erupted from her and engulfed both of them. It was such a simple touch, a gentle contact against her heated skin but it had the power of a hurricane.
Klaus hissed when he felt her magic on his skin, strong tendrils of uncontrollable power that cut his cheek open.
Bonnie gasped, shocked that her magic had hurt him. She hadn't meant to do that. She tried to call it back to her, to order Expression to sleep once more, it was in vain. There was no stopping that intoxicating power, not anymore. Expression was free.
The cut on his flesh healed instantly and rather than look at her with anger, with desire to retaliate, Klaus smirked. He almost looked pleased. Yes, she was a challenge indeed.
Their eyes met.
The rain kept falling hard on them and Bonnie's magic continued to surround them. Wave after wave of powerful energy radiated off her, the gates had been opened and she couldn't close them again. She wasn't even trying anymore. So tired was she by the constant fighting, the constant fear of losing control. It was a lost battle.
"What are you doing?" Bonnie whispered. She felt nervous, uncertain, electrified by his presence and by his touch.
Klaus lowered his head and Bonnie's breath hitched when he stopped just centimeters away from her face, they were practically breathing the same air.
"One night," Klaus murmured against her lips. "Just one night," he hooked an arm around her waist, causing her to gasp as he pressed her firmly against his hard body. "One night," he repeated as he gave her a heated look.
She didn't know if he was telling her or trying to convince himself, did it matter?
Bonnie's hands moved automatically to his shoulders. She shivered feeling tingly all of a sudden while heat spread throughout her body as her blood turned to pure liquid fire.
And then his lips were on hers.
Fireworks
This time they exploded inside her without warning. It was an explosion of passion, of lust, of primal desires that bubbled to the surface almost without preamble.
Something inside of her snapped then.
Klaus claimed her lips and Bonnie surrendered completely.
His hand shot up, grabbing her by the back of her neck and angling their heads as he pressed his mouth firmly against hers. His lips were surprisingly warm and soft.
Heat scorched her cheeks as she kissed him back. She melted against his hard body, pressing herself closer and holding him by the shoulders, fingers digging into the soft leather of his jacket.
A gasp escaped Bonnie's lips when Klaus deepened the kiss, trailing the tip of his tongue against the seam of her lips. She shyly opened her mouth to him and he glided his tongue against hers. Heat coiled inside her belly as their tongues touched for the first time.
This was a kiss, a real kiss, so different from the press of lips of a few minutes before. It was electrifying, it was incredible. She felt like she had suddenly been dumped inside a volcano. The heat, the fire that melted her bones and that ignited those hidden desires was uncontrollable. If his rejection had stung before, right now she felt like the luckiest girl in the world.
Bonnie's hands curled into his leather jacket, pulling him closer to her, pressing her breasts against his chest. More, she thought. Kissing Klaus was unlike anything she had ever imagined, unlike anything she had ever experienced. It felt wonderful.
Klaus growled against her mouth, kissing her with ravenous hunger and pulling her harder against his body, until their bodies melted together. He wanted more as well, he needed more than just a kiss. Now that he knew what she tasted like, he couldn't get enough.
Bonnie let go completely. As she surrender to his passionate kiss, she also gave in to magic inside of her. The power that she had tried so hard to contain was unleashed fully.
There was a blast of magic that shook the earth to its core, it stopped the rain from falling and it paralyzed everything around them for a couple of seconds.
They didn't notice.
They were far too consumed in each other to pay any attention to the currents of magic that swirled all around them, magic that wrapped itself around their bodies like a second skin. Magic that slid from her to him, that reacted with his own magic, with the magic that created him, that made him an immortal. Her magic and his magic fused together, becoming one and creating sparks of tremendous power.
The dark night sky was suddenly tinted with a hint of red.
Klaus hissed as his skin burned unexpectedly. He had to pulled away, surprised by the silent attack and feeling pain. His face shifted into his hybrid visage, a menacing growl erupted deep within.
Bonnie's eyes fluttered open. The green of her eyes had disappeared, instead there were two black pools staring back at him. She seemed dazed, almost possessed. She wasn't of course. She was simply intoxicated with magic, with the magic of her lineage, that magic which she carried in her blood, with the magic of the earth, and with Expression. All the power flowing inside of her in that moment, made a lethal and potent combination.
There was no fear in her, there were no seconds thoughts plaguing her mind. There was no time to think of the consequences of her actions. There was only desire, need, passion. It was a primal urge to be with him, to possess him and be possessed by him in turn.
Judging by the undeniable lust in his eyes, Klaus felt the same way.
Bonnie grabbed him by the lapels of his jacket and planted a scorching kiss on his lips. This time he didn't freeze. This time he had not been taken by surprise. This time Klaus had been anticipating it.
As their lips came together once more in a desperate and needy kiss, Klaus wrapped an arm around her small waist, bringing her body fully against his.
His grip was possessive. His kiss was demanding. And his desire equally matched her own.
Bonnie wrapped her arms around his neck and gasped as their bodies were suddenly lifted into the air.
Was it her magic?
Was it his strength as a hybrid?
A combination of both? Of their magic fusing together perhaps?
It didn't matter, they were flying.
Bonnie felt the wind, her hair was flying around her face. She clung to Klaus, kissing him as if her life depended on it.
Everything became a blur after that.
That kiss had sealed their fates.
The passion that had been ignited would bring unexpected consequences for both of them.
What was about to happen would shape a new era for the entire supernatural world.
A/N: So, this part and the next were supposed to be all in one chapter but I decided to split it in two and give you a little taste of what's coming. I hope you enjoyed it.