5 Fan Ships Better Than What We Got in The Vampire Diaries' Canon

The Vampire Diaries fans were absolutely obsessed with the relationships portrayed on the show. However, there were times when we couldn't help but hope for those non-canon ships we all secretly wanted to become a reality. It's that desire to see those unexpected connections and our dream pairings happen that kept us on the edge of our seats, hoping for a plot twist that would bring our favourite characters together in ways we always imagined, but the showrunners never gave us.

Kai and Bonnie

The good girl x bad boy trope is a favourite of many, and these two characters certainly embody that dynamic. While Kai was undoubtedly one of the show's nastiest villains, there was an undeniable connection between him and Bonnie. Considering how Kai hurt Bonnie both physically and emotionally on multiple occasions, their relationship would have been too toxic for the show.

Nevertheless, TVD was known for its redemption arcs, and fans longed to see the good and pure Bonnie play a pivotal role in loving Kai and helping him transform from a villain into a man worthy of freedom.

Caroline and Enzo

The Vampire Diaries missed a golden opportunity by not officially pairing Caroline and Enzo. Their chemistry was undeniable, and their potential as a power couple would have added an exciting dynamic to the show. They crossed paths in Wes Maxfield's lab, and from the start, their interactions were far from friendly. This piqued the interest of fans who love the classic 'hate-to-love' dynamic.

As the two worked together to find a solution to the virus problem, their witty banter and conflicting personalities added an extra layer of excitement, and the tension between them was evident to anyone watching. Enzo, with his charming bad-boy persona and hint of a conscience, was constantly flirting with Caroline, who couldn't deny that he fit her type perfectly. So what kept them from taking their relationship to the next level?

Stefan and Klaus

Fans were absolutely obsessed with the idea of Stefan and Klaus having a romantic relationship. It was a ship that had a massive following, and fans could not get enough of the chemistry and tension between them. The intense bond and complex dynamics between these two characters made them perfect candidates for a compelling and intriguing love story.

From their brief meeting in the 1920s, Klaus saw something in the younger vampire, and when they reunited in Mystic Falls, he could not help but try to recapture that feeling he had long ago. Fans could clearly see Klaus' love for Stefan, but the show never let it happen.

Elena and Bonnie

Fans had a unique perspective on the relationship between Elena and Bonnie, believing that they should have been more than just friends. Many saw a deep connection between the two women and thought they would have made perfect romantic soulmates, since they were already platonic best friends.

They admired the strong bond and unwavering support that Elena and Bonnie shared throughout the series, always putting each other ahead of boyfriends and even sacrificing themselves for the other in moments of danger.

Bonnie and Damon

Fans nicknamed them 'Bamon' as they quickly became one of TVD's most popular pairings. What made their potential relationship so exciting for viewers was their enemies-to-lovers journey, which spanned nearly four seasons! Initially, they had the textbook 'boyfriend vs. best friend' hatred for each other, but their dynamic took a surprising turn when they found themselves trapped in the prison world. Damon became fiercely protective of Bonnie, who in turn realised that Damon was much more complex than she had assumed.

Fans took to social media in droves, begging for something to happen between them like in the original books of the series, but were left to create their own versions of the relationship instead.