LUST~NIKLAUS MIKAELSON(book 1)

Chapter 15 honesty

Niklaus found me sitting on a nearby rock, gazing out at the tranquil morning. His presence was almost palpable, and I felt his gaze before I even turned to meet it.

"Bonnie," Niklaus began, his voice carrying a note of reluctance that belied his usual confidence. "Would you accompany me on a walk? I could use some fresh air, and I'd like to talk."

His request was tinged with a subtle edge of possessiveness, which I noted but chose not to comment on. I nodded, rising from the rock and following him as he led the way through the forest. The first rays of sunlight filtered through the trees, casting dappled patterns on the forest floor.

As we walked, the silence between us was comfortable yet charged with unspoken tension. Niklaus stole glances at me, his expression a mix of curiosity and something deeper-jealousy, perhaps.

Finally, he broke the silence. "You seemed quite close to Elijah last night," he said, his voice carefully neutral but his eyes betraying a hint of bitterness. "It's not my place to pry, but I couldn't help but notice the connection between you two."

I stopped walking and faced him, the soft morning light making his features look almost ethereal. "Niklaus, I didn't come here to discuss Elijah," I said softly."I came to help and to be honest with myself. And now that everything's settled, there's something I need to tell you."

Niklaus's eyes locked onto mine, his expression shifting from guarded to attentive. "What is it?"

I took a deep breath, gathering my thoughts. "Last night, things happened. I was drawn to Elijah-there was a moment of connection, of understanding. But that's not the whole story. I need you to know that my feelings for you are genuine. What I felt for Elijah was... significant, but it's not the same."

Niklaus's face hardened briefly before he masked it with a forced calm. "And what does that mean for us?" he asked, his voice a mix of vulnerability and control.

"It means that I care about you, Niklaus," I said, my voice trembling slightly. "And despite the confusion and the emotions from last night, I know that you're important to me. I just needed to be honest about what happened. I didn't want you to hear it from anyone else or misunderstand my intentions."

Niklaus stopped walking and turned to face me fully, his expression conflicted. "You know, Bonnie," he began, his tone both frustrated and earnest, "I've always tried to protect those I care about, and seeing you with Elijah stirred feelings I didn't expect. But hearing you now, I realize that what matters most is that you're honest with me. It's not about Elijah; it's about us."

He stepped closer, his gaze softening as he reached out to touch my hand gently. "I don't want to be the reason you're holding back. If there's something real between us, I want to explore it fully. I want you to know that despite everything, I care deeply about you."

The intensity in his eyes was unmistakable, and the morning light made everything feel new and hopeful. I nodded, feeling a mix of relief and apprehension. "I'm here, Niklaus. I want to see where this goes, but I also need to be true to myself and to you."

He pulled me into a gentle embrace, his warmth a comforting presence. "Then let's take it one step at a time," he whispered. "Let's see where this path leads us, together."

As we stood there in the soft light of dawn, I felt a renewed sense of clarity. The events of the night had been tumultuous, but they had also brought us to a moment of honesty and connection. Whatever the future held, I knew that Niklaus and I were beginning a new chapter-one filled with promise and possibility.