Previously:
….Seth and I will be stopping on the way for some shopping, a quick snack, making us just in time for the ball at 8pm. Charlie will take the plane and arrive tomorrow.
A smirk falls on my lips as Seth and I depart from Washington, Mystic Falls here I come. You better be ready.
Okay so the shopping and eating part of my plan didn't really go as expected. We decided to stop in Chicago as it wasn't that far off of our route and I really wanted to shop, which I ended up doing till 8… yeah… I was supposed to be at the ball at 8…. Though in my defence I found an amazing dress to wear – a white strapless corset and a black high-low chiffon bottom that does down to my ankles – I've paired it with simple black heels and white envelope clutch; leaving my hair in a messy bun atop of my head.
It's now half past 8 and Seth and I are driving my Porsche down the drive way to our new home. I have to admit, Nik has a great taste, this house is B-E-A-Utiful.
"This is it." I say pulling the car to a stop at the bottom of the stairs and smile at Seth.
I don't know the kid for more than 24 hours and I already feel like he is part of the family. I really need to look into that when I get the chance.
Seth blew out a nervous breath, "Okay." He said, playing with the 'oh shit' handle.
"Honey," I've already been talking to him like he is my child throughout the journey, "It'll be okay, you look dashing if I may say so." I winked at him, trying to boost his mood a little.
I was speaking the honest truth. The boy might be only 15, but the shifter genes made him look at least 18 if not 19, not to mention his natural beauty; I can already tell what a heartbreaker he will be in a few years. I picked out a dark steel suit with a black dress shirt and black dress shoes for him. If not for the fact that he is now part of the family and a jail bait, I myself would take a bite. So cute and handsome!
Before he could reply or get rid of that blush, our doors were open by the servants, "Good Evening Sir, my lady." The two servants said together while helping us out.
I left the keys in the ignition. "C'mon Seth. Let's make a badass entrance." I said waiting for him to come around the car.
He extended his arm for me, which I kindly took. We made our way up the stairs and the door was swiftly open for us. "Welcome to the Michealsons' ball, enjoy your evening sir, my lady." Said another servant, whom was standing right by the entrance in the hall while taking our jackets.
The hall was swarming with people, I didn't even get a good look at the type of food this town has now before Nik's booming voice filled the hallway. Automatically making everyone stop their conversations and turn to look at Seth and I for a few moments before carrying on.
"Finally, you made it." He said while pulling me into an embrace. Letting go he kissed each of my cheeks and stepped away. "You too Seth." He said before pulling Seth into a 'manly' hug.
Well, I'm shell shocked.
Nik. Nicklaus. Nicklaus Michealson does not accept people this easily. He doesn't accept people, period. He does not even embrace his own brothers. What is going on! I'm going to get to the bottom of this, even if I need to contact my mother. She won't want to cooperate, seeing as apparently she is dead dead this time and the witch community aren't my greatest fans… I'm probably on their 'To Kill' list – if they have one and I'm pretty sure they do -, hopefully somewhere in the top 5, if I'm anywhere below that I'm going to have to work on my reputation… I'll work something out. There are always new deals to make. New spells to chant and new throats to rip.
"Well, well, well. Look who it is, the devil's advocate." A cheeky voice said, coming up from behind me, whispering into my ear, "I thought you were dead. Don't you ever dare do that to me ever again." He threatened lowly.
I spun around and squealed – yeah, I actually Squealed – and jumped into his arms. "Cola!" I shouted and some other things along the lines of 'omg' and 'holy shit'. I haven't seen this guy in forever! It's been at least a century!
"Pepsi!" he shouted back laughing as he spun us around.
"Now, Now. What about me?" asked Elijah and the second the words left his mouth I was on him.
Don't get me wrong, I love traveling on my own and discovering new places and people; but there's always that nagging feeling in the back of everyone's mind. Everyone want something, whether its love, sex or power it all ends up going in the same direction, just as all road lead to Rome. We all end up wanting to have a place we can call home. Home. It can be anything: a lover, a bunch of friends or a family. No matter where you are, as long as you're with the right people, it can become a home. That what I've got right here in my arms. Or one seventh of it anyway.
"What do you think, should I be jealous Nik?"
There is only one other person that calls my twin Nik. "Beks!" I pull her towards me, "I've missed you so much! I'm in desperate need of a girl night out, that town was so boring and the ones before too! We have so much to-"
"Would someone please tell me who this is and what the hell is going on?" a deep annoyed voice asked, interrupting me and pulling me from my bubble.
I let go of Rebekah and step slightly away, straightening my frame and looking towards the source of interruption. My eyes found themselves looking into those clear crystal blue pools, skilfully outlined by the darkest and longest lashes.
"Why don't we take this outside?" Suggested Elijah, "We don't want to draw attention to ourselves after all that has happened." He finishes his reasoning. Mhmm, a lot of shit has hit the fan in this town, I'm not sure whether I'm fortunate or unfortunate that I couldn't be here for it.
"Yes, we shall." Nick agreed, placing a hand on my back and leading outside onto the back parlour. We all stopped and faced a bunch of people; 4 vampires, 3 humans, a hybrid and a witch. I looked at each of them briefly, my eyes kept on returning to the storm brewing in those blue pools.
"Anyone care to explain?" I ask bitterly.
I really, really didn't like the whole 'save the doppelganger' thing going on in this town, what is it with the girl? Does she have three boobs or something what everyone wants her? Oh, I know all about what happened. I know how the Salvatore brothers fought for the doppelganger. It's ironic how most of my information came from a dear friend of mine that looks exactly the same as the teen standing before me. Yet somehow, I can still feel distaste toward the new born. I don't know what it is about her, I just don't like that innocent-wanna-be look in her eyes. At least the rest of us know what we are and we don't try to hide it. Not much anyway. We don't go around looking for pity and putting white hats on calling ourselves saints. With Kat being a very good friend, a sister, to me; it makes me a little bit bias towards the whole situation, in the end the teen has her hands on a guy's heart that my sister loves. Yes, Kat had wrong many times, to too many people but that come as a price to being immortal. A lot more happens in our lives and in the end we have to look out for ourselves, inevitably breaking a few people and burning bridges on the way. In this life one has to pick their battles carefully, very carefully, we're not a kind to forgive easily.
My train of thought was broken by a terrible pain in my head; someone looks like they're trying to weaken me through terebra. Bad idea. Desinam. The pain leaves and I straighten up again, looking straight at the witch. The little bitch is looking at the blue-eyed TDH for help, partially hiding behind Jeremy.
"Bad move. A Very bad move, Bonnie. And here I thought that I might teach you some tricks, but no, you just had to attack me." I say calmly, staring deadly right into her frightened eyes.
"I… You… What are you?" the words left her trembling mouth in a whisper.
Wow. That question surely seems to be thrown around a lot today. People are just so rude these days.
"Wouldn't you like to know." Is all I answer to that question. "Well now, I don't know about the rest of you but I need a drink. I'd say it was nice meeting you, but let's face it. It wasn't."
I made my way to the bar. I'm not 100% sure but I think I'm a little annoyed with the twin; sure I'm supposedly stronger and all but he still should've done something! I mean he knows these people, he's been around them for months now and all I know are bits and pieces that he decided to give me and what Kat had time to share. I let out an angry sigh and ask the bar tender for a sex on the beach and two shots of tequila. I need to let loose and it's not like a few shots are going to get me drunk.
By the time I'm on my third round of both, the owner of those amazing eyes sits himself down next to me. "Now why's a vampire trying to get drunk at a human party?" He asks, voice deep and hitting a whole new level of sexy.
"If you haven't noticed, that seat was taken."
"Oh I did."
I smirk. Cocky. I like.
"How can I help you?" I ask, turning in my stool to face him.
"You cant." He answers, "But you can, one scotch with ice." He orders with the bar tender and takes the drink seconds later. He takes a sip and looks at me through those lashes, "Who are you?"
Urgh. I groan. Are we seriously going back to questioning me? Doesn't he have a witch friend he can ask? And here I thought we could've had some fun but no. Never any fun for Sapphire. Damn people.
AN: Review? Pwetty please. (Thank you to those who have, love you guys for the support) Much love, E. Xoxo
