CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

(act ii)

WINNING

'miss mystic falls'

"Dancers are the athletes of God" ~ Albert Einstein

Caroline POV:

Bonnie, Jenna, and I were out in town on our little shopping date. Jenna was having fun and was forgetting all about the grief she was holding onto, all the pressures of taking care of two teenagers, and the stress of school getting her degree. She had a lot going on, and Bonnie and I were happy to help lighten the load and see that blinding smile on her face.

We clambered into one of the local clothes shops, and Jenna was racing around picking clothes she liked. She had already brought a lot of things, but she needed and wanted more. She never got spoilt this much. She often told us she was second in everything. Miranda was the favorite child, so she was in the shadows. She also knew she didn't have a budget since we were using two millionaires cards and weren't stopping anytime soon.

Bonnie and I just let Jenna have her fun and were getting pieces for ourselves. We usually went shopping frequently because we had so much money from the daylight business and needed a break. I can see Jenna being quick friends with Rebekah, shopping dates, and drinking wine. They'll be a menace.

"How about these?" Jenna asked, pulling up a beautiful pair of strappy silver heels. I walked over, took them from her hands, beamed, and told her, "These are beautiful."

"They'll go amazingly with your dress," Bonnie commented, looking at the shoes.

I nodded and placed them in the neverending pile of fashion items we were all buying. Bonnie and I were probably the only thing keeping this town from falling into an economic crisis; it didn't help we tipped a lot.

"Jen! This would look so cute on you," Bonnie said, picking up a wine-colored dress with a slit neckline. Jenna raced over with stars in her eyes and picked it up with a squeal. "Omg, this is so cute. I'm totally getting this!" she placed it in her growing pile.

We went home a few hours later with sore feet and watched the guys bring in all the bags. We all went into my master bedroom and did a fashion walk, showcasing all our pieces. It was a lovely day out with the best girls I could ever ask for.

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(SMUT) 3RD POV:

Caroline was in bed after her shower and didn't bother to put clothes on. She was reading a book when she heard noises, and the door opened. She looked up and saw Enzo and Stefan with smiles that quickly changed when they saw a very naked Caroline on the bed, seemingly ready for a night of pleasure. She didn't bother to hide her body; she wasn't ashamed. Caroline was hot, and she knew it.

"Hey, boys," she said, rolling over onto her back, letting them see her in her naked glory.

"Well, this is a beautiful sight" Enzo smirked, moved closer to her, and pulled her towards him by her ankles. She let out a tiny squeal, and the book dropped onto the floor, long forgotten. He pulled her slim leg onto his shoulder and started trailing kisses down her leg.

She let out a small moan feeling his featherlight kisses. Stefan stood awkwardly at the door but entranced at the sight, and his eyes roamed her naked form.

"Are you coming, Stef?" she asked, seeing him just standing there. Stefan flinched, not thinking she would notice him, let alone invite him.

He slowly walked over to Care, watching Enzo eat her out. She smiled up at him and said, "Is that turning you on? Watching him eat me out." looking at his noticeable bulge that was coming apparent.

"It must hurt," she said softly, undoing his jeans and looking at his nod. His pants drop, and his briefs follow soon; he is naked in front of her. She grabbed his growing cock and started working it, watching him get rid of his shirt. She appreciates the view running her eyes up and down his toned figure.

Caroline starts sucking his cock and watching his face pinch in pleasure. He groans when she scrapes her teeth against it lightly. She moans around his dick when Enzo plunges his two fingers into her wet pussy. Stefan groans out, feeling the vibration.

Stefan placed his hand on her head, guiding her along and grabbing her hair in a makeshift ponytail, and fucked her mouth.

Enzo watches as he fingers Caroline with a smirk. The sight was pleasant. He soon pulls his fingers out, getting a muffled whine from Caroline, who had her mouth stuffed with Stefan's cock.

"Flip," Enzo growled, watching Caroline let go of Stefan's cock and smirk at Enzo. She quickly flipped over and arched her back when Enzo smacked her arse repeatedly. He marked her with red handprints and watched her squirm under the pain.

Pain and pleasure soon blend into one, and Enzo plunges deeply into her pussy. She clenches around him, and he starts pounding into her from behind. He pulls her forward by her hips, making her moan out.

"God, Enzo~" Caroline moans, filled with his cock. Enzo smacks her ass again.

"Are you just going to watch?" she asked, looking up at Stefan with hooded eyes.

"Maybe he should fuck your tight ass like the slut you are," Enzo groans, plunging deeply. "Use me like the slut I am," she moans.

Enzo looks up at Stefan and motions him forward, who follows. He pulls out, earning a whine from Caroline. He pulls her up by her hair, earning a pain-filled moan. She gets up, and Enzo lays down and pulls her down on his lap, and she quickly impales herself on his dick, missing the pleasure.

Enzo pulls her down by the back of her neck and kisses her hard. Stefan stands behind Caroline and traces shapes on her back, making her shiver, and she watches as the goosebumps follow his movement. He pushed her hair away and kissed her neck. He explores her body as Enzo and Caroline fight for dominance. He watches, entranced as she moves up and down on Enzo's cock sensually, like a dancer.

He fingers her ass, testing the limits as he leaves hickeys all over her neck. He soon adds another, stretching her out, earning a long moan from Caroline. He pumps his cock as he fingers her ass, preparing her for his size.

"Your so tight, Caroline. You'll be a good girl and take me, won't you" he whispers softly in her ear. She nods rapidly, clenching around him. "I'll be a good girl. Please just rail me."

He pulls his two fingers out and slips in before she can whine like the greedy slut she is. She lets out another moan making Stefan smirk in the crook of her neck.

She gets fucked by both men in each hole. "Fuck Care, you're clenching so hard around me," Enzo groans out under Caroline. She smirks down at him and kisses his body towards his neck.

"Fuck I really want you to bite me, but I don't want to set Stefan off. You would like that, wouldn't you? You're a whore for blood, Enzo," Caroline moans in Enzo's ear. Enzo growls and squeezes her neck tightly, and he tells her, "Don't be a teasing dom when you're getting railed in both holes."

Caroline moaned out harshly, feeling the tight grip Enzo had on her. "Tighter," she moans out, closing her eyes in bliss. Enzo obliges her request and tightens his grip making her clench tightly around them.

Enzo finds her clit and rubs her quickly, feeling her getting close. "Faster," she groans, making them go even harder and faster. A few moments later, she cums hard, stars gather around her eyes, and she moans, "Ahhh~ fuck"

She clamps hard around Enzo and he grunts cumming in her needy pussy, pinching her clit, making her clamp harder by being overstimulated. Caroline falls on Enzo with a huff and breathes out softly, enjoying the feeling of being filled up.

"You were so good, love," he whispers, moving the hair out of her face and kissing her.Stefan groans and cums soon after them and fills her other hole up quickly. He pulls out, watching his cock spurt his seed on her back. 

He falls on the bed beside them, tired, and watches Caroline sit up and get off Enzo watching cum slowly race out of her holes. She looks down, watching the cum dribble out, and picks it up with her finger and places it in her mouth. She sucks her finger, relishing in the salty taste.

"Yum," she asks with a smirk. Enzo groans and pulls her onto the bed, and she lands in the middle of them with a chuckle. They sit silently for a moment when Caroline's stomach growls in hunger.

Enzo looks down at her and asks, "Hungry are we?"

"Yeah, for real food this time," she says, stroking his toned stomach.

"I can cook you something, Care," Stefan says, kissing her shoulder.

"Thanks, darling. I worked up a bit of an appetite," she says cheekily, kissing his lips. He pulls her closer and deepens the kiss. Enzo smacks her ass and says, "Come on, you won't last another round"

Caroline just huffs and gets out of bed with a huff. "I'll need to have another shower..maybe you guys can join," she whispers, moving around sensually.

"Are you trying to kill us, woman?" Stefan groans out, staring at her hungrily.

"Maybe~," she says, slowly swaying her hips, walking towards the shower.

Stefan turns to Enzo, who moves closer and kisses him hard. Stefan stills in surprise but kisses back harder. Enzo finally pulls back and pats his chest, and gets up. "Thanks for the invite," Stefan says, watching Enzo in his naked glory; somehow, he got naked during his pleasure when Caroline had her pretty lips around his cock.

"That was your initiation, mate," Enzo says with a cocky smirk making Stefan laugh. Stefan nods and joins them in the shower, trying not to go another round so they can get food. 

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Bonnie POV:

I was in the kitchen getting a glass of water for Grams. She was definitely abusing the fact she had just gotten out of the hospital. She was treating me like her handmaiden, "bonnie dear, my feet hurt or oh no my throat is parched, get me some water, would you." I didn't blame her because I would be doing the same thing. Us Bennett's were very dramatic but powerful.

Whenever I thought about my Grams, I couldn't get rid of the images of her coughing blood and getting sick. I was so scared. I thought she was going to die. I was angry at Elena for bringing Grams, an old lady (she would definitely kill me If I called her old, not old Bonnie, just aged, she would say), to deal with a powerful spell. Emily Bennett was one of the strongest witches in the Bennett coven; she inspired me.

Elena has always been a spoilt brat. Now I understood why Care hated her so much. She would always treat me like a second thought and a slave. It got worse with all the supernatural drama and the Salvourte brothers, especially Damon. I could tell this was only the beginning of her spiraling attitude. I was done being her friend, being her slave. She had the audacity to text me about her when she knew my Grams was in the hospital because of her! I was taking a page out of Care's book, and I wasn't going to let her stomp all over me. She was a lousy friend, and I was done putting up with it. Like Care, I should've dropped her arse long ago, but childhood nostalgia kept me there.

Grams probably would have died if only she and I had done the spell. She was only alive because Care and Davina were there. They were powerful witches; Davina needed more training, but we were helping her get used to nature and other forms of magic instead of the New Orleans ancestorial magic. I was horrified at what Care told me about Davina and her family, especially the inner workings of NOLA. It was disgusting, the fact they sacrificed children for magic. I was just happy that Care, Enzo, and Remy got to Davina before something terrible happened to her. She was a cute little kid who would grow up as a beautiful and intelligent woman and witch.

Care was a fantastic woman, strong, independent, powerful and smart. I admired the fact she didn't take shit from anyone. Care was my best friend, my only real friend besides Remy and Enzo (Enzo was growing on me). I loved her, she was my dearest friend, and I wouldn't have it any other way. When she introduced herself to me back in kindergarten, I knew we would be best friends together, always and forever. She helped me move on from my mother's abandonment and my father's absence, and she helped me learn to love myself and be strong. Her possessiveness used to scare me when we were younger, but I knew that was just how she showed her love. She had a very wrapped sense of love. Her love was the type you read in books, all-consuming and all-destroying love.

Honestly, I wanted someone to love me like that, to have someone who looked at me like I hung the moon for them. I wanted the storybook love I have had since I was a little girl. Images of Damian came up in my head, as they usually did when I thought of love. I didn't know if I could say I loved him yet, it was too new. I never thought someone would be interested in me romantically. For a while, it didn't matter since I had Care. But seeing her with Remy and Enzo made me envious, and I hated feeling like that with Care. Damian didn't just see me as a simple fling from a party. No, he saw me for who I was.

He didn't care if I was a witch; no, he liked me for me. He didn't know the Mystic Falls version of Bonnie Bennett. No, he knew the real Bonnie Bennett, the all-powerful witch who was smart and had a big heart. He didn't see me as Elena Gilbert's friend; he saw me for me, and that's all I could ever ask for.

He was sweet and gentle despite his cold exterior, similar to Care. It showed a lot when I told him he would be my first, and honestly, I wouldn't have it any other way. He was slow and gentle and always asked if I was okay. His kisses were sweet and loving, making me fall for him quickly. I knew he wouldn't be a simple hookup when I first saw him. I knew he would soon be consistent in my life. It was slightly annoying. We lived in different places, and he was older, finished school, and was in university studying English literature and psychology. But I always did like my men a little older. It was probably the daddy issues and abandonment issues. I was similar to Care in the aspect.

Longing crept into my heart like it usually did when I thought of him. I hadn't seen him in person for a few long and agonizing weeks, sure, we facetimed nearly every night, but I couldn't feel his body heat, his hands on mine, or hear his heartbeat luring me to sleep. I missed him, and I wanted him with me.

A knock on the door and the feeling of cold water on my hands snapped me back to reality or the form I was in. I turned off the tap and placed the overfilled glass of water on the kitchen table.

I walked to the door and opened it and was genuinely surprised when I saw who it was. Damian was on my doorstep, with flowers in his left hand and a duffle bag in his other, and his little smile that seemed only for me. I squealed and went to hug him, and he lifted the flowers up so I didn't crush them and dropped his bag.

He was here! Did I summon him? Talk about the devil, and he shall appear. Nonetheless, I was overjoyed. I missed him so much.

"Damain! You're here! OMG," I squealed in his chest and squeezed him tighter, making sure he was really there, and I wasn't just imagining it. His warmth engulfed me, and I was happy about the human contact.

"Yes, beloved, I'm here. I'm sorry it took so long, but Uni was insistent about letting me go, but I told them it was a family emergency," he told him, hugging me back.

God, If only I could just stay in his arms, safe, happy, and warm. To be shielded from all this drama. To not worry about Elena or my Grams dying. To forget about schoolwork and witchcraft. If only...

"Family emergency?" I mumbled, confused in his chest.

"Yeah, I was worried when you told me about your Grams. I knew you wouldn't be taking care of your self. So I wanted to come and check up on you. To meet your Grams. I also missed you" he hurried out quickly, and I looked up and saw his cheeks tinted red.

He was so cute. He always acted like he had no feelings, but I knew he was hiding. He was a big teddy bear under that glare.

"Awh, thank you so much. You really didn't have to. I missed you too," I told him, letting him go of my death hug and accepting the cute arrangement of orchids, my favorite. He remembered?

I walked him into the house that was initially a witch burial where many witches were burned and tired. It was depressing when we first got it, but with a bit of love and many thousands of dollars later, it looked like a beautiful mansion. Not as grand as the Forbes residence, but Care was extravagant and extreme in nature.

He looked around the place, observing the room while I filled a vase with water for my flowers.

"So, how long are you staying?" I asked, putting the flowers in the vase and pulling some apart so It looked nice.

"A few months since the break is right around the corner," he told me, kissing my neck as he stood behind me. I quickly melted into him.

"That's good. I missed this; I missed you. Facetime isn't the same," I told him, leaning into his chest.

"I know, beloved. But I'm here now and won't leave for a while. Now, how about I meet the famous Shelia Bennett, and I cook you two some dinner," he said, nipping my ear with his teeth.

I huffed and pushed him away with a laugh. We were definitely not having sex in the kitchen for the first time in weeks.

"Of course, handsome. Come on. Remember to call her Grams. She hates being called Shelia. Care only gets away with it because Grams knows she can't do anything to her," I reminded him. I really hoped this went well. I grabbed the nearly forgotten glass of water, and Damian nodded thoughtfully, and I took him upstairs to her room.

I knocked on the door and took Dami's hand in mind for support, and he squeezed mine back. "Come in," she called out. I opened the door slowly and walked in with Dami behind me. I placed the glass on her bedside table, and she raised an eyebrow at Dami. When I returned from NOLA, I told her about him and showed her a few pictures. I also knew she facebook stalked him, making sure he wasn't some axe murderer.

"Grams, this is Damian. Dami, this is my grandmother, Shelia," I said softly, introducing them.

Dami stepped forward and said, "Grams, It's a pleasure to meet you. Bonnie has told me a lot about you. I hope you're feeling better."

"Hmmm, Damian. You're the one I always hear Bonnie talking to on the phone. The one she met in NOLA, right?" she asked more like she questioned him and looked him up and down.

"Yes, ma'am." He nodded back at her, and she looked impressed.

"Well, Bon, you my grandchild did an amazing job. Snagged yourself a gentleman it seems," Grams said, embarrassing me. I flushed. I knew she was going to do this!

"So, what are you studying. Bonnie here tells me you're currently in university," she asks, taking a sip of her water.

"I'm in my first year doing my degree in psychology and history," he tells her.

"Bit old, ain't you" she questioned, looking at me with a raised eyebrow, but her eyes twinkled with mischief.

"20 years old, ma'am. I know Bonnie is younger than me, but I would never force her into something she didn't want," he told Grams sternly.

"Hmm, I like you, kid," Grams said and put up a thumbs up, making us chuckle lightly. I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding. I was scared she wouldn't like him, especially since he was older.

"I was going to cook dinner. Was there anything you wanted to eat," he asked like a gentleman.

Grams smiled and cheekily said, "Pasta, I've been craving pasta. I hope you are better than Bonnie; she can't cook to save her life."

Dami just laughed and nodded. She shooed us off, and we left. I brought him to my room, and he placed his bag on the bed and looked around the room.

"Your room is nice. It's very you and witchy," he commented, making me laugh. He just smiled down at me and moved a strand away from my face, and kissed me softly like I wasn't real or I would break. He always treated me so softly, and I loved it. But he was rough in bed, which I also loved. I loved all sides of him. Love? Yes, I fell in love with him. I probably loved him the first time I met him.

"I love you, so damn much," I told him softly, looking into his emerald eyes and placing a chaste kiss on his lips. He froze, and I couldn't help but pull away, insecure.

Was it too soon? Probably but I didn't care anymore. Being in the supernatural world made me rethink life. Life was so short, especially when you were human. I didn't want to play around; I wanted him and to be with him forever. Was I thinking too fast, maybe, but Care taught me if I wanted something, I had to go and get it and keep it forever before it was snatched away from someone else. God Care was influencing me way too much.

He caressed my cheek, making me forget my doubts, and he smiled and asked softly, "you do?"

I looked at him and sternly told him, "Of course I do. You're sweet and gentle and just amazing. You also see me for me for that I'm grateful."

He widely smiled and pulled me closer to him, and he kissed all over my face and said, "I love you too, my beloved."

"I know it's soon, but life is short, and I want to spend it with you. You may think I'm too young or confused but I'm not. I know what I want, and I'll get it," I told him, bringing him into another kiss, more passionate.

He pulled back and lovingly said, "I don't think that. I feel the same, I just didn't want to say it and freak you out. I love you, Bonnie Bennett, with all my heart."

I kissed him again, pushed him onto the bed, straddled him, and with a smirk, said, "Good, because I'm never letting you go. Always and forever."

He chuckled and brought me closer to him. "Good, because I'm not going anywhere. Always and forever," he said, pulling me into a kiss.

I was so happy. I had my family and friends, and I had a lover for the first time in my life. I was complete and wouldn't let anyone take that away from me. I'll have them always and forever. I needed to do something about that trouble magnet named Elena. 

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The Next Day ~ Mystic Falls High School 

John wasn't looking for the device, so everything was normal, Miss Mystic Falls was around the corner, and I was ready to fucking win. Bonnie and I talked as we walked around, waiting for our next class. Elena came running up to us. She scowled when she saw me and ignored me. "Hey, I tried to grab you after class, but you took off. How are you? How's Shelia?"

"We're fine; Grams is okay, just going slow," Bonnie told her coldly and annoyed.

"I haven't seen you much; we've all missed you," Elena tells her softly. Bonnie rolls her eyes and says, "Sure."

"I hope you understand why I called. I wanted you to know you're my best friend," Elena says, making it about her like usual. I roll my eyes.

Bonnie just scoffs and says, "Elena, I don't care. Grams was in the hospital. She could've died because YOU brought her to the ritual. We had it sorted, but no, you had to barge in. Caroline and I have been training for years. You don't understand the workings of witchcraft, so stop acting like you do. Just leave us alone."

Elena steps back in hurt and says shakily, "Bonnie, why are you so upset. I thought we were friends."

"Stop gaslighting her and trying to manipulate her," I told her angrily.

"Why am I upset? Are you deaf? You nearly killed my grandmother! We're not friends anymore. I realize you're just a self-centered little girl who only cares about herself." Bonnie told her angrily. Finally, Bonnie saw Elena and how she really was.

"Bonnie, it was an accident. I wasn't thinking. I'm sorry," Elena cries, trying to get Bonnie to forgive her. I just roll my eyes at her pathetic attempt.

"Come on, Bon. We need to go pick dresses out," I told her, trying to finish this stupid conversation.

Elena pauses and says, confused, "Dresses? What's happening" OMG, really? Girl, you were in the middle of apologizing, and now you want to talk about dresses. The audacity. Bonnie seems pissed off, too but informs her coldly, "Miss Mystic Falls is happening; they announced it today. You and Caroline are on it."

"Oh my god! We signed up for that so long ago...I completely forgot." Elena says with nostalgia, and I wanted to puke. "So, you're dropping out then?" I asked with excitement, she was the only competition, and she really did have the 'my parents died' pity card.

"I can't. My mom wanted me to enter," Elena says sadly.

I just scoff, annoyed, and Bonnie and I leave a sad-looking Elena alone.

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Stefan POV:

I had just finished school and got home when Damon walked up and started a conversation. Weird; he's definitely up to something.

"How was school?" he asked me.

I was still confused about why he was talking to me, and I just said, "It was fine."

"Yeah? Same old, same old? Nothing new? No stories to bring home?" he asked, standing in front of me, blocking my way.

"You're making small talk. Why?" I asked, annoyed. I wanted to leave, head over to Caroline's for my dose, and talk to her.

"You seem awfully chipper lately, less doom and gloom, a little more pep in your step. Considering Elean just broke up with you," Damon asked cockily. He may be my brother, but god, he was annoying.

"Okay, so I can't have any happy feelings then. My apologies. Yes, Elean and I broke up, but it was mutual. I'm fine about it, happy even," I said with a smile. It was true; I was happy.

Damon raises an eyebrow and says, "Oh really?"

"Yes, Elena is suffocating and doesn't accept me as a vampire," I told him grimly.

"I thought you broke up because of a little blond cheerleader," he snarked out.

"Cheer captain," I corrected him and said, "I have feelings for Care, so Elena and I broke up. I didn't cheat on Elena if that's what you're getting at."

Damon hummed and said, "Are you drinking blood again? You spent the last century and a half being a poster child for Prozac, and now you expect me to believe that this new you has nothing to do with human blood. Nothing."

"There's more to life than blood Damon. I'm in love, for god's sake. Of course, I'm happier." I told him seriously, I was done with this conversation.

"So you don't deny your drinking blood," he said triumphantly.

I rolled my eyes and said, "Caroline has been helping me. I'm fine" with that, I walked away, leaving Damon in surprise.

I go to Caroline's for my dose and just hang out in peace and quiet.

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After my conversation/interview with Carol Lockwood and firmly locking myself into first place, I go to the Gilbert Residence. Jeremy was my date for the Pageant. Enzo didn't want to come and thought it would be weird since he works at the same school as me. It's the same with Alaric.

I walked into the house and found Jeremy playing a racing game in the living room like usual.

"Hey babe, you ready?" I asked, walking to him and sitting in his lap, distracting him from the game. He groans as he feels me firmly in his lap, moving around.

He smiles at me and kisses my neck, mainly to see the tv making me huff. I hear chatter in his headphones, and I smirk. I take his headset, put it on, and speak through the microphone, "Sorry, boys. Jer's got other plans that involve no clothes."

The chatter roars in whoops and cheers and some groans. Jeremy just shakes his head at me and turns the game off. He picks me up from my lap and stands up, making me wrap my legs around him. "You tease. We don't have time," he says, annoyed.

I laugh, and he puts me down, and we leave the house and go to the school for the dance rehearsal.

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I was getting reading for the pageant up in the room all the contestants were given. I watched as Jenna helped Elena with her hair. I was finishing the last touches of my makeup when Davina came in dressed in a beautiful dark green dress.

"Hello, lovely," I greeted her putting my brush down. She smiles at me through the mirror, and she stands behind me. "You look amazing, mom; you're totally going to win," she told me.

I chuckled lightly and told her, "Thank you, blossom. Fingers crossed"

She hugs me from behind and says softly, "Thank you for everything."

I kiss her cheek and tell her, "Of course, blossom. You deserve to be happy and be normal for once."

She smiles down at me and pats my shoulder. "Jeremy is going to freak when he sees you all done. I wouldn't be surprised if he faints," she says, moving on from the sappy things, just like her mom.

I laugh and darkly say, "If he faints, I'll castrate him." She just laughs at me.

It was like moments like this that made everything I did and was going to do worth it. The small moments.

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I was ready and standing at the railway, waiting for my name to be called. 

Carol patted me on the shoulder and called out, "Miss Caroline Forbes and her escort Jeremy Gilbert." With that, I slowly walk down the stairs and smile as the attention is all on me.

Jeremy stands at the bottom of the stairs smiling up at me in his black suit. I take his outstretched hand, walk into the parlor area and wait for the others to start the dance.

Elena comes out with Damon on her arm, making me roll my eyes. This was the moment Delena forms, and I was ready to gag.

Jeremy and I stole the show, and we danced nonstop. Although avoiding physical contact was difficult, our eyes spoke volumes. He will most definitely be ripping this dress off when we get home since we were totally eye-fucking each other.

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After the dance part, we all line up on stage, and then Carol Lockwood stands straight and announces, "Before I crown the winner, I'd like to offer a personal thank you to all of these young ladies for their efforts to better our community." The crowd smiles and claps loudly.

"So, without further ado, it is my honor to announce our very own Miss Mystic Falls, Miss Caroline Forbes!" Carol announces into the microphone. My smile widens, and I giggle in excitement. I knew I would win, but there's something special about winning against the main character.

"Congrats," Elena says with barely concealed annoyance and hate with her fake smiles, and I nod in thanks.

Carol puts the banner around my shoulder and whispers, "Congratulations, Caroline." I smile up at her and walk towards my date and hug him. "I knew you could do it," he whispers lovingly, making me squeeze him tighter.

The gang, Liz, Enzo, Bonnie, Damian, Tyler, and Davina, all came up and congratulated me, which was nice.

"Another win, aye Care," Tyler said shrugging his eyebrows up and down making me push him with a chuckle.

"You look beautiful, my daughter," Liz told me, giving me a hug, and I thanked her.

"Maybe I should participate next year," Bonnie said, questioning, making the group nod. Damian smiled down at her and kissed her temple.

She really should join; she had a chance at winning. She and Damian were so cute together. She really did deserve all the happiness.

I saw Alaric on the sidelines watching with a drink. When he noticed me staring, he raised his glass. I looked at the others and said, "Excuse me a moment." They all nodded and went back to their conversations.

I walked over to Ric and took a sip from his drink, and he said softly, "Congrats. You did a wonderful job, and you look fantastic."

"Thanks, love. This crown will look amazing in my room," I said cheekily, making him chuckle.

"I just wanted to warn you that Isobel should be coming out of hiding soon. You're free to come to mine later tonight, for...celebration," I told him; I didn't want Isobel to blindside him. I knew he was over her, but he was mad at himself for wasting all that time looking for her when she didn't care or wanted to be found.

Alaric took a moment and replied, "Thank you for telling me. I'll be sure to come later tonight. I've been meaning to talk to Enzo about something."

What did he need to talk to Enzo about?

"Alright, sounds like a plan. I'll talk to you later; something needs my attention," I told him, patting him on his shoulder softly. I saw Stefan make eye contact with me and then leave the room. I soon followed him.

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Everyone was celebrating with copious amounts of alcohol, and I was outside with Stefan and Amber.

"Are you ready, Stef?" I ask gently, getting a nod in response.

I was teaching Stefan the snatch, compel and release process. It took a lot of convincing from him about this. He could always turn back to bags. He had compelled Amber to be silent and stay still. I was there if something went wrong or he went too far.

"Nice and gentle" I steer him softly from the sidelines. His vampire's face comes out, and he latches onto Amber's neck and starts drinking her blood.

"You're doing so well, Stefan," I encourage, watching his vampire face in full action. "You only need a little. Don't take more than you need," I remind him when I see Amber's eyes droop and her body relaxes, indicating she will faint soon.

His vampire face retreats as he pulls back and smiles at me as blood drips his chin. He bit into his wrist, makes Amber drink it to heal her neck, and compels her to leave.

I walk over to him and place my hand on his cheek. "You did amazing, great control. Remember that your diet and what you are do not define you." I whisper. I lick the trail of blood from his chin, and he kisses me passionately. We get interrupted by a cough and turn to see a bewildered and angry Elena and a confused Damon on the sidelines watching the scene.

"Stefan! What are you doing?" she yells angrily and starts walking closer to us.

"He's being a vampire like he's supposed to," I tell her, annoyed. I was so over her immature and whiny behavior.

"Your drinking blood now, Stefan." Damon comments and Stefan nods and says, "Yeah, Care has been helping me with my control."

"Are you okay?" The ever-concerned brother asks. It was slightly touching.

"Yeah, I feel great and in control for the first time in a long time." Stefan tells him, and he hugs Damon and says, "I'm sorry. I'm sorry about turning you and for Katherine."

Damon looks bewildered at the sudden confession, tears up slightly, pats him on the back, and says, "Thank you, Stefan. I'm sorry also."

Stefan nods, hug him again, and tells him, "We're brothers; we need to stick together."

Elena huffed and stormed off, acting like someone was going to stop her. I leave Stefan and Damon for their little brotherly bonding moment and go back inside the mansion to talk to the others.

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Timeskip ~ Later that Night ~ Grill

Alaric POV:

I was sitting at the bar, drinking a glass of bourbon. Ready to head back home after a long and busy day when a woman approached me.

"Hello, Ric." Isobel greets me like she didn't leave me for immortality. I don't turn to her knowing she will crawl out somewhere. She always does. I chug the drink, put it on the table, and place a 20. I get up and turn to her with a calm look.

"Isobel, tell John I say hello," I tell her, letting her know I knew the truth she so desperately tried to hide and failed. I couldn't care less about the woman before me because my wife had died long ago, and I was ready to move on.

Move on to another life with people who truly cared about me. Thoughts of my blonde student popped into my head, and I smiled at it and walked away, leaving Isobel surprised and slightly annoyed. 

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I like this chapter much better than the last one. We have different povs, action, some smut and fluff, what's not to like?

Finally we see Stefan take the next step in his diet and accepting himself as a vampire and Damon and Stefan having a little brother moment. This is not Damon's redemption arc btw. I'm still on the bends of what to do with Damon and Elena. To kill them off or to let them live? Decisions decisions. Also, should Care take Elena's eggs and create a new blood bag for Klaus or not? She could be a character in a legacies sequel if I'm writing one. Next chapter she'll start stacking Elena's blood.

So I really enjoyed writing Bonnie's POV, it's much lighter and carefree than Cares. We finally see Damian again! I know he's older than Bon but whatever. She's a grown woman and badass witch. So we see Care's influence of Bonnie especially her possessiveness. I love Bonnie so much and she deserved so much better so she got it. Her and damiana are so cute together!!

Guys writing smut is so hardddd. I have no idea how threesomes work never been in one, never done the devils tango. Your girl is a good Christiaan girl...who writes smut at like midnight. Smut is thing why updates are so late because i leave it to the late minute. sorry yall

Isobel also emerged from her cave and Alaric being a baddie. Shout out to @Musicluvs1226

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