Kept in the dark

Chapter 2

Hi there! Thank you so much for the reception to the first chapter it really means a lot! So here's chapter 2... Get ready for Kol!

Callia watches as Damon and Stefan both walk towards her sister, she takes this as her time to leave and with a kiss to her sister's cheek she walks further into the hall. But before she can grab a glass from one of the waiter a strong hand stops her. Callia looks up to meet the eyes of Stefan.

''You may have come with your sister. But that doesn't mean you get to drink.'' He says to her coyly.

Callia groans and smiles at the waiter in apology. ''Just because you like to boss my sister around doesn't mean you get to boss me around!'' Callia hisses.

Stefan backs off then and hands her a glass of champagne ''Here you are then. But if Elena shouts at me for this, then it's your entire fault.'' He tells her with a smirk.

Callia smirks at him and takes a sip out of her glass before walking away. She smiles at Mayor Lockwood in greeting before she collides with another figure causing half of her champagne to spill on the floor.

''Oh my I am so sorry!'' Callia gasps looking straight into piercing brown eyes.

''Oh do not worry about it darling. No one was harmed.'' The eyes say with a flawless British accent.

Callia blushes slightly before coughing and extending her hand. ''Hello, I'm Callia Gilbert and you are?'' She asks politely.

He takes her hand in his and brings it to his lips and kisses it. ''Kol Mikaelson, It's a pleasure to meet you Callia.'' He breathes causing her blush to return.

She takes this time to take in his features, tall, dark and handsome. His dark hair and dark eyes taking Callia's breathe away. So very attractive that Callia forgets her hand is still attached to his. She pulls it away quickly and offers Kol a small smile.

''So are you one of the members of the new family, who decided to throw this spectacular event?'' Callia asks taking a sip from her now nearly empty glass.

Kol smirks at her whilst taking his own glass in his hands from one of the waiters. ''Yes I am the youngest son.'' He says kindly.

Callia smiles, ''I am the youngest too. It sucks. Elena my sister is here tonight and Jeremy my brother well he is far away.'' She says downing the rest of her glass.

Kol lets a small laugh escape his lips. ''So tell me how old is the youngest Gilbert?'' He asks smirking again.

Callia lets out her own laugh. ''Sixteen and how old is the youngest Mikaelson son?'' She asks coyly.

Kol takes another drink and takes a moment to answer her. ''I'm twenty years old my dear.'' He breathes.

Callia stares at him for a moment trying to take in his age. ''Oh well that's a little older than I expected.'' Callia says.

Kol glares at her slightly before the tapping of a glass is heard behind them. Kol smiles at Callia ''excuse me darling.'' He says before walking off.

Callia follows his body as he climbs up the stairs. She recognizes three of the faces standing on the stairs but she cannot put names to them. Then one of them begins to speak but Callia does not hear a word as her eyes bore deep into Kol's. She feels an arm tap her slightly on the shoulder causing her to jump slightly.

''Relax it's only me.'' Elena says amused.

''Sorry. I was distracted.'' Callia says meeting Kol's eyes again.

Elena follows her sister's gaze and meets Kol's eyes also, glaring at him slightly and nodding her head at him. Elena then leaves her sisters side.

Callia sees that the five siblings standing on the stairs are walking down them and that a large group of people are walking in the same direction. Confused she follows the large group before Kol steps in front of her.

''Would you like to dance?'' Kol asks her.

Callia glares at him. ''What?'' She asks.

''Would you like to dance the century old waltz with me?'' Kol asks her.

Callia shakes her head. ''Yes of course. Sorry I missed the whole of your brother's speech.'' She says.

Kol smirks at her. ''Oh and why is that? Elijah is not at all boring'' He breathes.

Callia laughs. ''Oh I think you know.'' She says coyly.

Kol smiles at her ''excellent!'' He exclaims taking her hand and guiding her into the ball room.

Music begins to play and Kol leads Callia through the dance.

''You're a natural Carria.'' Kol breathes into her ear.

She blushes. ''Why thank you. My sister's ex-boyfriend is quite the dancer. He gave me lessons in the privacy of my own home. He never liked to show off.'' Callia says whilst trying to keep up with the steps.

Kol nods at her whilst he stares intently into her eyes. ''Your sister keeps looking over here. Does she not approve that I dance with you?'' Kol asks.

Callia looks over her shoulder to see Elena dancing with Damon. ''She's my older sister what do you expect? Plus you haven't been here long why would she not approve? She doesn't know you.'' Carria says.

''You don't know do you?'' Kol asks her darkly.

Callia looks at him confused. ''Know what?'' She asks.

''It doesn't matter dear. We have to switch now.'' He says before directing him into the arms of one of his brothers.

''Well hello Callia.'' He says.

''Hello Elijah?'' Carria asks.

''That is correct, how are you?'' He asks her.

Callia smiles. ''I'm well thank you. Yourself?'' she asks him as they gracefully dance around the floor.

''I'm very well. Very happy to have my family together again.'' He says with a peaceful smile.

Before Callia can say anything else she is back in Kol's arms being whisked across the dance floor. She can barely keep up with Kol's movements, but luckily he is strong enough to pull her around without her missing a step.

''Kol?'' She asks.

''Yes.''

''What don't I know?''

''Nothing dear. I was talking nonsense.'' He says reassuring her.

Carria smiles at him.

''I'm rather tired of dancing.'' Kol states suddenly.

Callia looks at him with a small smile. ''That's fine I get it.'' She says pulling herself out of Kol's grip and walking quickly out of the ball room and towards the main entrance. She walks towards Elena's car and goes to open the door but it's locked and she curses to herself. She turns around to walk back into the house but two arms bang on the car on either side of her head and she meets Kol's intense gaze.

''Callia. Why rush out like that? We were having fun.'' He says rather deviously.

Callia looks down to the floor. ''You were tired of dancing with me. So obviously you wanted me to go.'' She stutters.

Kol laughs. ''Darling I was having fun. Come on back inside I was enjoying your company very much and I would hate for that to end.'' He says coyly.

Callia looks up and straight into his mystical eyes. ''I would like to go home. I'm tired and I'm sick of my sister and her friends giving you and me the evils. They do not know you so have obviously judged you too quickly because you were dancing with me. Elena has a thing about keeping me protected.'' Callia rambles causing Kol's smile to grow.

''Well would you like some company on your way home?'' He asks.

''It's a rather long walk. I wouldn't want to trouble you with a long journey.'' Carria says.

Kol Laughs. ''Callia I was offering to drive you.'' He states.

Callia looks at him wide eyed. ''Oh... No it's perfectly fine I can find my own way home.'' She says beginning to walk off.

''Callia! Please stop walking away from me!'' Kol says rather angrily. ''A pretty girl like you cannot go wandering into the night. I'm driving you and that is final! Now take my hand.'' He orders as she turns around to face his angered stare.

Callia reluctantly takes his hand and he drags her towards a set of garages. He opens them quickly and presses a button on a set of keys he has pulled out of his pockets. A car flashes at the end of the garage and Callia gasps at the machine in front of her. A black Lamborghini Gallardo fills Callia's vision and she gasps.

''I know. She's a beauty isn't she?'' Kol asks.

''How did you manage to afford a car like that?'' She asks shocked.

Kol smirks at her opening the passenger door for her to climb in. ''Oh princess I couldn't tell you that.'' He says.

Callia quickly climbs in and watches as Kol walks around the car and then he climbs in turning on the gas instantly, pulling on the clutch and handbrake then they speed off into the night. Callia gives Kol directions to her house and when they arrive Kol walks her to her door.

''Would you like to come in for a cup of hot chocolate?'' She asks whilst fishing for her keys in her purse.

Kol is silent again as Callia proceeds to open the door and Kol does not follow her.

''Are you coming in or not?'' She asks looking straight into his eyes.

Kol smiles at her rather charmingly. ''I would love to come in for a hot chocolate.'' He says walking in after her.

Little did Callia know what it meant to invite Kol into her house.

So what did you guys think was it okay? I hope you enjoyed this chapter because I really did enjoy writing it. My story will be AU from now on so I hope you like you like what I will be writing in future chapters! Please review, favorite and follow as they motivate me to write more! Plus I love to know if you like my story. Thanks so much, Vmk-xx.