The Title: Aint Born Typical

Rating: R

Author: Dovey

Pairing: Damon/Bonnie Stefan/Elena/OC?

Sdtk:

The only Exception: Paramore

                                                                  XXIV Epilogue

"Do you think she'll come?" Bonnie asked shifting her weight from one foot to the other

nervously.

"Trust me she'll be here," He said smiling as he looked down into his fiancée's luminous green

eyes.

 There was no way Zoe was going to miss Damon actually tying the knot; especially when it

came to pass largely because of her meddling.

"Relax cara, everything will work out the way it's supposed to," he whispered pulling her close

as she nodded her head and forced her body to relax as she leaned into him.

  After the events in the clearing he'd been more surprised than anyone else to realize labels

were no longer enough. The marks he left on her body faded eventually and the blood in her

system was only noticeable to those who knew to look. He needed a symbol for everyone to

see. Which was why he'd bought her a four karat princess cut diamond with a platinum band.

Even from a mile away the sparkle of her ring would leave no doubt that she was taken.

"It just won't be the same without her," She whispered as he nodded.

"I know, but she said she would be here, and Stefan promised to be on his best behavior," He

whispered running his fingers through her hair as he inhaled her cinnamon scent.

They'd reached a compromise on the night of their engagement, she would be changed, but it

was her choice when and he couldn't pressure her. For him the promise that it would happen

was enough. He didn't mind waiting a few more years for it to happen when it meant he'd have

her for an eternity.

  The wedding party was small, just three people. They had Elena playing maid of honor with

Zoe as the matron for Bonnie and Stefan as the best man. Things remained strained between

Elena and Stefan but they could play nice when it was necessary. She was doing her best to

rekindle the flame but he remained resistant, yet polite. Damon knew he was trying to wait for

 Zoe, and though a nicer person would've found the situation sad, he found it amusing. The girl

who had everyone chasing her was now chasing the person she'd once had.

A knock sounded on the door briefly before Elena poked her head in using the door the door

that connected their rooms.

"You know its bad luck to see the bride before the wedding," She teased coming in to take

Bonnie's hand.

"If you haven't realized it yet, we're a rather unconventional couple." Damon quipped dryly

with a smirk.

"I know, but this is the last time I get my best friend all to myself," She said smiling sadly as the

two exchanged a meaningful look.

They'd done a lot of mending over the past few months, and though things would never be

quite the same they were stronger for it.

"Go," he said rolling his eyes as he shooed them away after one last kiss. In less than five hours

Bonnie Bennett would become Bonnie Salvatore; it had a ring to it.

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Smiling when a knock sounded on the door a few minutes later Damon grinned smiled as he

opened the door.

"I figured you'd wait till the last minute and show up at the church," He said pulling Zoe in for a hug.

"And miss the opportunity to give you hell before you willingly attached yourself to the ball and

chain," She shot back making him scowl.

"Just when I was enjoying your company again," he teased allowing her to enter.

"How've you been?" He asked taking in her now chin length hair, bright red skin tight shirt

paired with a black mini and what could only be described as fuck me boots.

"Dealing," She said shrugging.

"And who's winning?"

"Sometimes me, sometimes the darkness," She said as he nodded in understanding.

"Thank you for coming."

"I wouldn't miss it... how's he been?"

"Mopy but that's not really any different.. he's doing okay." He said watching her let out a sigh

of relief as she nodded.

"Well let's go tear this place up," She said grabbing his hand and dragging him off for

debauchery. The two of them in Vegas was a dangerous scenario.

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"I can't believe this is happening," Bonnie whispered taking in her reflection in the mirror.

   They'd spent their afternoon in the spa where she'd been plucked, waxed and polished; and

now she was standing in front of a mirror ready to step in to her wedding gown.

"I'm right there with you sis," Elena said laughing. If you'd told her six months ago her best

friend would be marrying Damon Salvatore she would have laughed in your face. But here they

were and she had never seen Bonnie so happy. She had a glow about her that only love could

create.

"Are you ready?" She asked coming up behind her with the pale pink designer number. It was a

strapless ball gown with a sweat heart bodice corseted top that flowed out to a ball gown

bottom with a bustle. It was the perfect combination of modern and old world elegance that

spoke of her bond to husband to be.

"Yes," She whispered taking in her cascading curls adorned only with a set of combs. The same

set that his Mother had donned to marry his Father.

Stepping into the dress carefully she knew everything was about to change.

"I never thought I'd live to see this day," Stefan said smirking as he took in the scene Zoe and

Damon presented.

She was adjusting the skinny tie on his Aramani suit giving him a critical once over as she

adjusted and smoothed the all ready perfect suit in to place. They had agreed to let the

elephant in the room lie because really today wasn't about them.

"Laugh it up," Damon said dryly rolling his eyes as smile crept across his lips. He was happier

than he had ever been before and it was all because of the witch not two rooms over.

"Don't worry, we will," Zoe said laughing in a deep sultry tone that made the brothers exchange

a glance. She truly was not the same vamp they had once both known so well.

"Now that you're perfect we need to make our way to the chapel, she'll kill you if you're late,"

Zoe said stepping back to admire her best friend as he smiled.

  Though the colors were black for the groom and pink for the bride she was a combination of

both in a stunning halter top black dress that blended into a pink skirt that flared out with a

mini bustle and slight train. Standing beside Damon she smiled as Stefan offered Bonnie his arm

and they began the walk down the aisle.

"Have to say I never thought I'd see this day come, but now that it has you might the perfect

choice."

"Hmm funny I think you had a lot to do with that," He shot back making her choke back

laughter.

  It'd been a long time since she felt this good. Maybe cutting them out of her was a bad idea.

The past few months had been difficult and dark; and the self imposed isolation was beginning

to wear on her.

She always thought she'd be nervous and excited on her wedding day; but right now all she felt

was sure. She'd never been so certain that she was doing the right thing before. Damon

Salvatore was like a puzzle piece, they just fit together. Walking arm in arm with her soon to be

brother in law she beamed at the people who meant the most to her all gathered to wittiness

this somewhat secret ceremony. She was saddened by Caroline's absence, but this was a part of

her life the blonde knew nothing about. Sometimes to love someone was to let go, and she

preferred that over placing her in danger by telling her about this side of life.

  Taking a deep breath as they reached the end of the aisle she accepted Stefan's kiss to the

cheek before handing Elena her flowers and locking eyes with Damon. Seeing the true smile he

reserved just for her she felt herself melt. The ceremony had been altered just for them sans

the "till death do us part" and as they said their final I do's she saw Damon relax completely. A

part of him had always been waiting for something to ruin things between him until that

moment when she was introduced as Mrs. Damon Salvatore. It was endearing in a way. For as

much as she teased Damon she was quite possessive herself.

"Hello Mrs. Salvatore," he whispered running his hands down her arms as she beamed up at

him.

"Hello Mr. Salvatore," She replied fighting back a giggle. For a moment they were just two

people in love frozen in this one moment in time.