Bonnie and Enzo stood wrapped in each other's arms, savouring the long-awaited reunion. After giving them a moment, Damon approached with a familiar smirk.
Damon: "Hey, buddy. Are you planning to hug her all night or say hi to your best friend?"
Enzo chuckled and turned, pulling Damon into a tight embrace.
"Good to see you, mate... I missed you."
"Missed you too. It's been way too boring without you around." Damon said hugging him
Elena approached with a warm smile.
"Hey, Enzo."
"Elena, good to see you. And congratulations on the pregnancy."
Elena's eyes widened.
Elena: "How did you know?"
Enzo: "I know a lot of things, and I can hear three heartbeats, including yours. Make sure Damon doesn't do anything stupid before those kids are born."
Damon: "Hey! I can be responsible!"
Everyone exchanged, knowing looks before bursting into laughter.
Elena: (teasing) "Yeah, because the last three years have been so calm and rational."
Damon: (deadpan) "Let's not relive those days, shall we?"
Stefan: (stepping forward) "Yeah... that would be a nightmare."
Enzo's gaze softened as he met Stefan's eyes.
Stefan: "Enzo... I know the last time we saw each other, things weren't "
Before he could finish, Enzo crossed the distance and pulled him into a firm hug.
Enzo: (quietly) "It's okay... I forgave you a long time ago. We've both made mistakes. All we can do now... is move forward."
Stefan nodded, visibly relieved.
"I'd really like that."
"Good, or else you're in serious trouble."
Everyone chuckled, though Enzo playfully raised an eyebrow at Bonnie.
"Bonnie... it's alright."
Bonnie sighed, softening.
"Fine... for now."
Enzo leaned in, lowering his voice just for her.
"Careful... or I might have to teach you some manners."
A shiver ran down Bonnie's spine as her cheeks flushed.
"We heard that!"
"Whatever."
He cupped Bonnie's face and kissed her tenderly.
"Get a room!" Everyone said.
"Later... but right now, I'm enjoying this moment with the most beautiful woman in my life."
The early morning sunlight filtered through the curtains of their cosy cabin. Enzo stirred awake, his gaze immediately falling on Bonnie, still asleep beside him.
Her soft breathing, the way her curls framed her peaceful face, he couldn't believe she was really in his arms again.
Gently, he brushed a stray curl behind her ear and pressed a feather-light kiss on her cheek.
"Mmm..." she said half asleep.
Her eyes fluttered open, meeting his warm, adoring gaze.
"Morning, gorgeous."
"Morning." Bonnie said sleepily.
She leaned in, capturing his lips in a slow, tender kiss.
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A Love Reborn
Non-FictionThis is the happy ending that Benzo deserved in The Vampire Diaries. After enduring heartbreak, loss, and countless sacrifices, Bonnie Bennett and Enzo St. John's love story was one of the most compelling in the series. They brought out the best in...
