I DO NOT OWN VAMPIRE DIARIES OR THE CHARACTERS.
Music Credit: "Burn" – Ellie Goulding

Chapter Twenty-Two:

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'We, we don't have to worry 'bout nothing.
'Cause we got that fire and we're burning one hell of a something.
They, they gonna see us from outer space, outer space.
Light it up, like we're the stars of the human race, human race.

When the light's turned down, they don't know what they've heard.
Strike the match – play it loud, giving love to the world.
We'll be raising our hands, shining up to the sky.

'Cause we've got that fire, fire, fire.
Yeah, we've got that fire, fire, fire.
And we gonna let it burn, burn, burn.'
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I opened my eyes and I looked over at Elijah. He's watching me, lazily. I guess that answers that question. Last night really happened. Great. I don't even think Damon is talking to me. I don't know why it's so hard for me just to commit. Yes, I love Damon. Yes, I've completely fallen for him, but why do I feel this way about Elijah?

Goddess, I really need a fucking therapist to break some of this down for me. I sighed. It's going to be a long day, most likely spent in the car. We're never going to hear the end of this from Klaus. I think he's going to try and get into my pants even after the day that I've died. I mean, he's a vampire, after all. Is it really a crime if he tries to sleep with a dead body? I really don't want to think about that.

"Good morning, Bonnie." Elijah whispered. His voice gives me goosebumps. I looked over and smiled at him.

"Morning, Elijah."

"What's on your mind?" He asked. I shrugged.

"A little bit of everything." I admitted. He nodded.

"Would you like some coffee?"

"I would love some coffee, but I need a shower first." I told him, prying myself out of bed.

"Would you like some company?" He asked me. I blushed.

"I think I can handle it solo."

"A man has to try." He winked. I shook my head and went back to my room, thankfully Klaus-free. I grabbed some clothes and went into the bathroom. I turned on the shower and waited for it to heat up. I stripped out of my pajamas and stepped inside. I closed my eyes and let the hot water sooth my body.

I don't know what it is about showers, but they have a way of making just about everything seem a little better. After a few minutes of much needed nothingness, I started cleaning myself. All too soon, I got out and toweled myself dry. I lathered on some lotion and pulled on my clothes. I chose a dark blue pair of jeans, a burnt-violet camisole, and an olive green cardigan. I slipped on some flats and attempted to tame my hair. I threw it up in a messy ponytail, not wanting to deal with it. I opted for minimal makeup and went back over to Elijah's room.

He had a cup of coffee ready and waiting for me. I smiled in appreciation. "Thank you." I told him.

"You're always welcome." He smiled. "You look lovely." He complimented. I looked him over. He's also showered and impeccably dressed, as always.

"So do you." I teased. We drank our coffee in silence. I went back to my room to pack my things. Just as I finished packing, Klaus opened my door.

"You know, in some countries, they consider it customary to knock before they go into someone else's room." I told him.

"You know you enjoy my company, love." He smiled. "All packed?"

"I just finished." I told him.

"Excellent. We'll go to breakfast and then we'll part ways. I trust you'll be alright with Elijah." He said, looking at me. He knows. He has to know. He's got it written all over his face.

"I'm sure I will." I told him. He smirked.

"Just like you were alright with him last night?" Klaus asked. I looked at him, evenly.

"Jealous?"

"Of course I am, love." He smirked. "Give us a kiss." He stepped closer to me. I shook my head.

"Elijah is more my type, Klaus."

"For now," he stated. He's always so friggin' cocky. I hate it.

"I trust that you'll take care of her, brother?" Klaus asked Elijah. We had a quick breakfast together, but now it's time to travel.

"You have my word, Niklaus." Elijah told him.

"Very good. I needn't remind you of what will happen if you don't?" Klaus asked.

"Your threats don't scare me, little brother."Elijah clarified. Klaus smirked.

"Take care, Bonnie. I'll send your instructions when I have them. I'll be there to check in with you both in a couple of weeks." Klaus explained. I nodded.

"Two weeks without you, I don't know what I'm going to do with myself." I told him, sarcastically.

"You're going to miss me." He smiled. I rolled my eyes. "Come on, love. A hug for the road?" He asked.

"Just one," I told him. He smiled. I stepped into his arms and felt him sniff my hair.

"Behave while I'm away." He whispered.

"No promises."

Damon's POV

I sighed in frustration. I've run out of things to break that I don't care about in my room. I can't believe she had the fucking nerve to go after Elijah and expect me to just sit around and take it! Yeah, she was honest with me, but I'm so tired of sharing. I just want her to myself. Why am I never enough?!

Her words keep creeping back into my mind. And, I believe her. I'm pissed as hell at her, but I believe her. She wouldn't lie to me. She has no reason to. I never expected it to be this hard or to care this much about her. She's just a fucking witch. Even I know that's a lie. She makes me feel things that I haven't been able to feel in so long. I grabbed my phone out of my pocket and dialed her number.

"This is Bonnie. Leave me a message." Her voice chimed. Oh, I'll leave her a fucking message.

"How the hell could you tell me not to wait for you? We both know that I'm going to. I'm not going to like it and I'm probably going to hook up with the local floozies, but I'm going to wait for you. I waited for Katherine a whole lot longer and she put me through a lot worse than you ever did. I'm not happy about any of this. I can't stand that you can feel what I feel for you for two people. I'm not going to make you choose. Come home to me, Bonnie. I know you can't right now, and I know that you have whatever you have going on with Mr. Original. But, so help me, you're going to come home when it's finished. I don't know how to not have you in my life. You make me into a better man. When I picked up the phone, I didn't even know what I was going to say to you. Now, it's out there. Call me when you can. I love you, Bonnie. It's you. It's only you." I hung up the phone and threw it onto my bed.

God, I sound so fucking whipped. I need a drink. Fuck, I need blood. God, I just need sex. To hell with it all. I'm going to get wasted.

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'We don't wanna leave – no.
We just wanna be right now.
And what we see is, everybody's on the floor acting crazy, going loco till light's out.
Music's on – I'm waking up.
We stop the vibe and we bump it up.
And it's over now; we got the love.
There's no secret now, no secret now.

When the light's turned down, they don't know what they've heard.
Strike the match – play it loud, giving love to the world.
We'll be raising our hands, shining up to the sky.

'Cause we've got that fire, fire, fire.
Yeah, we've got that fire, fire, fire.
And we gonna let it burn, burn, burn.'
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