I'm so sorry it took me so load to upload but I had a lot going on in my life recently. Thanks to everyone for reading and for your Reviews. It's great knowing you're enjoying the story. So please don't hesitate to comment, to tell what you think about it, what you like what not so much.

I decided not to rush the story too much, because I believe love is just so much more than just physical attraction. I want to show how Bonnie and Enzo's love grew over time.

Hope you'll like the new chapter.

The Great Romance

"Love is reality which is born

in the fairy region of romance"

Charles Maurice de Talleyrand

Bonnie for the first time since a longer while felt excited or even nervous. At first she wasn't too happy with the idea of "fake super romantic date" as she jokingly named it in her head, but she had to admit that she was truly intrigued by what this crazy guy prepared and how he sees the whole romance thing. She always knew, she didn't need a man to court her. But maybe she kind of wanted it in some way? She did feel lonely a lot. Ever since her and Jeremy broke up, she hasn't really been with anyone.

Bonnie never thought about Enzo in romantic way but as much as she hated to admit it - she was glad and thankful he saved her that day and stayed with her. That's true that sometimes he may be a bit annoying but he understands a lot – loneliness, betrayal and pain. Oh yes, he most definitely understands the pain, better than anyone she's ever known.

Bonnie was staring at her reflection in the mirror as she put on a dress she bought about three years ago for some high school party but has never worn. She did her hair and make up, and realised she actually wanted to look nice tonight. She wanted to look nice for him.

Enzo was talking to himself as he parked in front of their cabin. "Lorenzo, it's just a demonstrational date. Just for fun. She's not taking it serious, neither should you, right? Oh God, what's wrong with me? Not only am I talking to myself – I am actually asking myself questions. Cut it Lorenzo. Get yourself together - why are so nervous? You just want to show the little lady the way she should be treated. Don't get yourself emotionally attached to yet another woman who doesn't want you. Off you go now Lorenzo."

After that vivid motivational speech, Enzo got out of the car and with a big bouquet of the most beautiful scarlet roses made his way to the door. He's not sure why but he knocked instead of just walking in. The door opened and what he saw has left him completely awestruck for quite a while. Right there in front of him was standing this astonishing girl - no…a young beautiful woman, wearing classic little black dress, having her lips painted red. Enzo didn't really know what to expect tonight but he surely didn't expect to be so dumbstruck by this wonderful creature.

"I'm fucked" - he thought to himself and rolled his eyes.

They were driving for a while and the sun slowly but was surely escaping from the sky. It was warm night and Leonard Cohen's "In my secret life" murmured from the radio. Bonnie closed her eyes . Although she should be little nervous, she felt completely at ease, relaxed, safe – almost as if she could breath for the first time and be just a normal girl. She was not sure what is it that makes her feel like this soft sensual music? Fancy dress she's wearing? Him?

After half an hour drive, Enzo pulled up at some old building that stands solely by fast-flowing river. Bonnie looked at him with surprise

Old hovel! How romantic Lorenzo! – she laughed.

He says nothing, just smirks, gets out of the car, opens the door on her side and offers her a hand.

Shall we, Love? – he asks with sparkle in his beautiful hazel eyes – I know it may look a bit dodgy but I promise, you're safe here with me and I'm sure you'll like what I prepared for us.

The moment his skin touches hers, the shivers goes down Bonnie's spine, her heart starts to beat faster - and he can feel it. He feels her excitement, hears her heartbeat, sees sparkles in her eyes, smells the perfume she's wearing radiating from her beautiful long neck. For the second there, he feels he wants to bite through that soft skin and taste her but that thought disappears just as quickly as it showed up.

Bonnie wasn't scared of him, wasn't scared that someone may see them - she trusted him. The only thing she was concerned with was what she was stepping into.

To hers surprise they didn't walk into the old house but instead they went to the backyard. And as they walked from around the corner Bonnie's eyes were met with a glow of candle lights. There was a table elegantly set by the riverside floating in the ocean of creamy candles and red roses, exactly like the ones in the bouquet she was holding. The young witch stopped and couldn't believe her own eyes – the view was breathtaking. No one has ever done something like that for her before. Probably for the first time in her life - she was speechless.

Enzo seeing the shock on Bonnie's face, walked by the table and pulled the chair out.

- Would you like to sit, Love? – he said with the smirk.

Bonnie finally after a while came to her senses and sat down.

They ate delicious dinner – baked camembert as a starter with mushroom risotto for a main course. Red wine that Enzo has chosen perfectly complemented the food and Bonnie couldn't resist having three glasses of it.

As always, the conversation went good and they didn't lack of talking subjects. For the first time though, they talked about more personal staff – her childhood, Grams, the always absent mother, her life before vampires came into the picture. They also talked about him – his human life, loneliness as a child, search for family, understanding and love that has ended in him being captured by Agustine, the pain he has endured.

They ended a night with Enzo's homemade Tiramisu.

What do you want in life Bonnie? – Enzo asked whilst taking a sip of wine.

I just want my friends to be happy - the witch answered quickly.

No, no, no – Enzo shook his head – That's not what I asked. What do you want for yourself? What are your hopes, your dreams, your plans? That's vey noble of you to think about your loved ones but sometimes we all have to be a little bit selfish or the pace of nowadays life will completely crush us. So Bonnie Bennett, what do you want?

Bonnie looked at the river that was slowly shimmering just by the table. She though how calm but strong it was.

I just want…I want to live a normal life if only for a year or two - she said softly and quietly.

What, Love? – Enzo asked louder.

A normal life. – Bonnie repeated. - You know...I can hardly remember how my life looked like before we found out about all this crazy, supernatural life, before I knew I was a witch. - she continued with extreme and moving sadness in her voice - I can hardly remember sitting in front of TV with my friends having "Lazy Sunday".

"Lazy Sunday"? - Enzo chuckled.

Yeah - Bonnie's eyes sparkled for a while - Sunday that you know you can do nothing on - she smiled – you know, just watching stupid TV shows with your friends in your PJ, laughing at absolutely everything, eating tons of popcorn and anything that you can find in the kitchens. Not doing make-up, not making life or death decisions, not saving the world from some evil monsters or mourning loved ones that you've lost. Just sitting there and laughing…

Enzo was deeply touched by this young girl's sadness and need for normality. He could see it in her beautiful big green eyes. He could hear it in her voice. The loneliness and pain - something he recognises in a heartbeat.

She looked him in the eyes. For the first time in ages, she felt that closeness and unforced intimacy of this moment between them.

I don't want to be alone Enzo. And very realistic thought that I may end up alone paralyses me – she said quietly, looking deeply into his hazel eyes, feeling like her own are getting hazy due to tears running to them - I may seem strong and angry all the time but I've always dreamt of being loved by someone, being able to cuddle into someone's arms when the world is crushing down.

A single tear went down beautiful girl's face that she wiped hastily with the palm of her hand. Then she looked at Enzo, who also had tears in his eyes. He suddenly but gently grabbed her hands and cupping them in his own, he leaned closer to her with truly angelic and innocent look on his face.

And I promise you Bonnie – he said - you'll find that love. You're intelligent, beautiful and truly mesmerising young lady and I am certain you will meet someone who sees it as distinctly as I do. You are a divine creature and believe me when I say this - any man would be lucky to be loved by you - he smirked - I already envy the lucky bastard.

After that he kissed both of her hands just on the inner side of her wrists. The shiver went again down her back and she felt spasm and warmth in her lower abdomen. She has never seen him like that but she knew – it was his true self. No sarcasm, no anger, no pain – just him. Just Enzo. And she loved it.

It started to get significantly colder. Enzo noticed goosebumps on Bonnie's arms going all the way to her long, glorious neck. He got up, took of his jacket and gently mantled Bonnie's shoulders with it. He left his hands liger on them just a little bit longer than necessary. The young woman's heart began to beat faster once again this evening under his touch and the pleasant smell of his skin, she already knew so well mixed with sweet scent of roses.

It's getting really cold – he said while standing behind her, whispering to her ear and still having his palms on her shoulder - Let's take you home, little lady.

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