Author Note: This starts off with the events in season 3. The Halliwells and the Bennetts do not get along and Payton is extremely independent. I will post another chapter if I get at least ten comments. This is my first fic in a really really long time so please bare with me.

[Payton]

It all started the summer of her junior year, the sixteen year old had come into her powers in the middle of class causing the windows in Alaric's history room to shatter completely on the last day of school. She had always kept to herself now it seemed even more so. It was a truly fateful day when she was at the grill by herself, music blasting in her ears as she sat in a single booth working on her homework. She hated math but she was good at it, she was the only junior in her class and she did the best she could to keep her mouth shut. Her red hair was tied in a high ponytail and she was dressed in skinny jeans, a green tank, and a black leather jacket. Her feet were covered in a black combat style boot.

A shadow fell over her table and she looked up twisting the eraser in between fingers. Matt was there with her tab, she paid with a twenty and told him to keep the change. She slung her messenger bag over her shoulder and began her trek home flipping through her songs as she did. Upon returning to her Aunt Nadine's house, stopping seeing the letter on the welcome mat. She looked around and furrowed her brows. It was an invitation to a ball tonight at the new home that had been built up the street from her's. She knew Elijah had probably dropped it off seeing as he had made a point to come by and introduce himself and to let her know if his brother ever bothered her for any reason. She flipped it over-

"Payton,

Elijah tells me you're of Warren decent, I would be honoured if you attending the ball this evening. Wear green.

-Esther Mikaelson"

Payton raised a brow and made her way into the house tossing her keys on the table and wandering into her room. She was unaware of the pair of eyes that watched her, he was intrigued by her. She stood out from the rest of the godforsaken mortals in this town and to learn she was a witch none-the-less was even better. Black ink peppered her pale skin with runes from the viking era. He wanted her, and he would do whatever it took to woo her. Payton quickly showered and twisted her hair into a simple fishtail braid, her makeup was simple. She pulled the green dress out of her closet, it was one she wore to the Trudeau annual Christmas party. It hit her at her knees and and fell to the side of her shoulders. She adorned it with a simple diamond necklace and small diamond studs. She threw on her heels and made her way up the street a pair of flats tucked neatly in her purse. Her aunt wished her well on the way out.

Moments later she had arrived, her coat was taken from her and she looked around Emerald eyes shining in amusement at everyone who was here. Upon seeing the Salvatores and Elena she gave a dark scowl and looked for someone who wouldn't bore her with saving the world.

[Kol]

Her red hair stood out from the crowd, upon seeing the scow she gave seeing the Gilbert girl and the brother's he smiled lightly. "Brother, who is that." He asked Elijah never taking his eyes from her frame. "That's Payton. She's a descendant of the Warren line. She seems to be the only witch in this town who wants nothing to do with the doppleganger." Elijah spoke following his brother's gaze. "Do not toy with her Kol, she's a force to be reckoned with. She destroyed have of the windows in the school last year due to a simple disagreement." He added. "Perfect." Was all Kol said before disappearing to her side.

"Champagne darling?" He asked holding a glass out to the young witch in front of him.

"Oh, thank you." She smiled taking the glass from him her fingers brushing against his, his chest tightened slightly but pushed it aside.

"You don't seem happy the Salvatores are here. Something they did?"

"No, I just don't think Elena is worth saving." She gave a shrug and smiled softly up at him.

His breath hitched at her smile and he swore she had a little mischief hidden in her eyes. "I'm Kol. Kol Mikaelson." He held his hand out for her. "I'm Payton." She took his hand and as she did he raised it up to kiss it. "Pleasure love."

[Payton]

Kol hadn't left her side all night except for a brief moment when he disappeared with his sister. He danced with her, he talked with her.. he made her feel like she was in the right for not wanting to help the "team bunny" as she called them. He made her feel like she wasn't alone for the first time in a long time. Though her isolation was self-inflicted she didn't mind the attention. As the party wound down she looked at him, "I should go." She said looking at him sadness flashing in her eyes briefly. "Let me walk you." He offered as Elijah stood by listening. He too took interest in the girl but not the way Kol had.

Her coat was returned to her and as they hit the pavement from the neat gravel drive she took her heels off sighing happily. "That's better." She said smiling a little, hearing him chuckle made her heart flutter. They reached her home and he kissed her hand once more. "See you soon darling." He whispered tucking a stray hair behind her ear and disappearing into almost thin air. The witch smiled softly and made her way inside. She got ready for bed and quickly drifted off a smile on her face.