An Inconvenient Flame

1 - a new beginning

GOD, the blaring lights strobed around her, the loud noise was not helping the raging headache that was shaking her head in time to the raging club music. What a great idea this had been, not a week ago had she found out that her year long boyfriend had been cheating on her for months. So here she sat, strange and creepy men hitting on here every 5 minutes. The drink in her hand was no longer giving her the wonderful buzz that she had hoped for when she first set foot in the dimly lit, overpriced, alcohol filled club in Paris.

Snapping back to reality Bonnie smiled at the creep who had been telling her about his wife for the last few excruciatingly long minutes before politely announcing, "I'm glad that you and your wife have such a good relationship", as she went to find someone in the crowd of dancers that didn't exist.

"Hey now little lady, my wifes great but I doubt she's got a body like yours, why don't you put it to good use", the man said, placing a hand on Bonnie's hip and pulling her towards him, his devious eyes searching up and down her body.

"I'm gonna have to ask you to get your hand OFF OF ME", she said, pulling abruptly away from the strangers hand and turning back around once again trying to leave. Just as she took a few steps away the man had got in front of her.

"Come on baby I bet you're great in bed", the creep said, raising his eyebrows and winking at the disgusted Bonnie Bennett, "I would even pay you darling, I would do anything to have my fun with you".

Anger now coursed through Bonnie's veins and her eyes turned a dark crimson shade that seeped fear into the man's heart, "Listen you utter creep, I am not your baby, I am not your darling, and I am NOT gonna sleep with you". She said now placing her hands firmly on his shoulders holding her prey in place as her eyes dilated to compel the man. "Now you're gonna leave this club, go home to your wife, tell her about how you tried to cheat on her, explain that she can find someone better and NEVER shove yourself on anyone else ever again". She said breaking the compulsion, her eyes returning to the hazel colour they were before as she gave the man a small sarcastic smile as she grabbed her clutch purse before walking out of the club.

As she passed through the hordes of dancers on the floor, she felt eyes following her, looking around she couldn't see anyone paying her any attention, then again the neon lights didn't help her vision. Brushing off the feeling she made it to the large doors that greeted her by swinging open and giving her a much needed breath of fresh air. As the breath of fresh air hits Bonnies bare neck and shoulders she shivers wishing she had bought something to cover up with. The feeling of eyes following her continued to concern her as she quickened her pace, feeling uneasy she spun around and using the vampire speed bestowed upon her a few years ago she grabbed the stalker behind her and pushed him into a nearby alleyway.

Fangs out and hands pushed on the man's throat, her red eyes bore into his, stopping to examine the man's face relief and utter confusion washed over her face when she recognised the panicked face staring back at her.

"Klaus?"she said, releasing her hands from his neck. Taking a deep breath the original vampire's hand flew to his neck bent over coughing.

"Christ luv what did I do to you?", he said tilting his head up to look at her, "Oh, I'm sorry Klaus, picture this, you're a women walking home from a club were youe were just asked for sex by a stranger and now your being followed by some creepy figure, you may be a bit on edge too!". She explained, giving Klaus a hand to get up with.

"Well you did not have to take it out on me like that", Klaus said the pairs bodies still close together due to Bonnie aiding Klaus at getting up. "If you wanted to be this close to me you should have just asked", he said flirtatiously, his tall figure almost intimidating her until she saw the grin plastered on his face. Laughing at the man in front of him Bonnie took a step back. She hadn't seen the cocky bastard in years and the first thing he does is flirt, though time has passed Klaus was still the same old Klaus.