It had been nearly two days since Averie left her room, how could she? He was down there, he was waiting for her. Sure, he stopped the last time, but that didn't mean he wouldn't do it again. She had barely slept and all she could think about was why he did it. She shook her head and buried her face into her knees for what felt like the millionth time, until a knock came at her door.

Averie could feel her hands shaking as the knocks at the door continued, with a deep breath she slid off her bed and timidly twisted the doorknob. She only cracked it, though it wasn't like Kol couldn't overpower her.

Her eyes soon met with the vampire's and her cheeks immediately went pink, she took a deep breath and inhaled sharply, "What do you want?"

Kol raised an eyebrow at her cold answer, he had come up to check on her, but now with her snarky attitude he wasn't sure he wanted to let on that he cared about her wellbeing. Leaning against the door frame, he sighed and shook his head, looking down to the human before him.

"I came up to check on you." He growled quietly, looking away as soon as he said it.

The girl squinted her eyes at his response, he came up to check on her? After almost raping her?

He was all over the place, "Why?" She asked, crossing her arms and trying to regain her usual confidence.

"Because I was wo-" Kol stopped himself quickly, and pushed his hair back, correcting himself, "Because Klaus would dagger me again if he found out what happened."

Averie scoffed, "So you expect me to keep your little assault a secret?" She laughed, "Hell no, I don't care what happens to you. You've made it perfectly clear that you can't kill me, so I'm over playing the damsel in distress."

Being a damsel was much more Caroline's speed, and the last thing Averie wanted was to be like her sister, then she'd really be invisible.

The older man didn't know what to say, she was right. He wasn't allowed to harm her, he had lost control yesterday, and if Klaus found out there would certainly be some sort of repercussions. The girl went to shut the door and Kol grabbed her wrist tightly, taking a deep breath before looking her deep in her eyes.

"Nothing happened to you." He stated, compelling her, "You came down yesterday and we made dinner and then you went to bed early, understand?"

Averie stopped as soon as his eyes locked with hers, nodding as he spoke, she complied, "I understand."

With a small sigh of relief, Kol nodded and released her wrist, "Come downstairs, there's food." He offered his hand and she took it slowly, following his lead to the kitchen.

She came down to a plate of pancakes and fruit, with a raised eyebrow, she turned to face the original. Had he…. Cooked?

Before she could say anything, Kol spoke, "I was bored, don't think anything of it."

That was a lie though, despite what most people thought, Kol did have some humanity left. That humanity is what made him stop when she asked, and it's also what's been eating at him since the incident happened. He originally made the meal as a peace offering, when he thought she'd agree to keep the whole ordeal a secret. Now though, it was just some sort of grand gesture.

Despite his reasoning, Averie ate the breakfast happily, even thanking him. Once done, she stood as if to go upstairs, but the original stopped her.

"I want to try something." He stated, pulling her down to the couch.

She sat down, confused, and a little wary. Try what?

"Look into my eyes," he commanded, lifting the girl's chin as if to find her blue irises. "I'm going to ask you a series of questions, and I want you to answer them all truthfully, understand?"

Averie was in a trance but nodded at Kol's demands.

He nodded, "Good." Thinking for a moment, he cleared his throat, "Why did you let me drink from you the other night?"

"I was worried, you were hurt." She said, almost robot like, "You were hurt because of me, it was only right."

"Are you scared of me?" He asked, wasting no time in getting through his list of questions.

Averie inhaled before answering, "I was. I'm not anymore though. My feelings actually grow fonder the longer I'm here."

"What?" He asked, wanting her to repeat what she had just said. Shaking it off, he grabbed her hand, "What feelings?"

The blonde opened her mouth as if to speak but snapped out of the compulsion as soon as Kol looked down.

She raised an eyebrow and noticed him holding her hand, "I- um…"

Why the hell did he ask her that? What was she supposed to say? I know that this is probably just Stockholm syndrome, but I think I like you… Absolutely not!

Kol gripped her hand tighter, trying to find her gaze again, "Tell me." He demanded, grabbing her chin roughly, "Averie, I said tell me."

The desperation in his voice was almost endearing, she felt her face turn hot as she thought about how to answer. It was either she answers of her own free will, or he compels her to answer, at least now she'd have some control over what she said. Yet, she didn't know what to say…. What could she say?

"I-" She began, anxiously trying to think of words that didn't make her sound insane.

Her eyes soon fell on his parted lips, that was when the spark became impossible to ignore. When they kissed. Taking a deep breath, Averie sat on her knees and leaned into the vampire's lips, shutting her eyes as she connected with the original.

There they were, the sparks. The moment she kissed him, his arms roamed her body, tangling in her hair, rubbing her back, it was an indescribable feeling. Kol kissed her back, just as passionately. He was taken by surprise, but very quickly took control of the kiss as his hand rested below her chin.

They stayed like that for a while, just kissing and touching each other, but all things must come to an end. Averie was the first to pull away, and Kol reluctantly followed suit. Their eyes met, and she immediately looked down, crossing her arms anxiously.

The two sat in silence for a moment, neither of them knowing how to follow up their moment of passion. Finally though, Averie placed a hand on the vampire's thigh and looked up to him with a deep breath.

"I have feelings for you Kol, I think that's obvious," The girl took another deep breath, trying to maintain eye contact as she continued, "but, I know that you have feelings for me too."

At least she hoped he did, otherwise she'd sound like a lovesick idiot.

Kol very quickly scoffed, not liking the idea of her knowing how he felt, "What the hell would make you think something like that?" He laughed.

Rolling her eyes, she stood from the couch and shook her head, "Stop toying with me!" She exclaimed, "If you're going to go through the trouble of flirting with me, and teasing me, and kissing me then you obviously feel something- and not just physically." Averie hissed, pushing her hair back out of frustration, "God, are you really so concerned with what your family thinks that you're willing to pretend you don't have feelings for me?"

"I-" He was at at a loss, and with little hesitation, he swiftly stood and kissed her once more.

The two stood there together for a moment, Kol's hand slithering behind her neck to pull her closer, but Averie very quickly pulled away.

"No!" She said, pushing him back, "If you want to say something, say it. Tell me how you feel about me Kol."

She was so tired of the back and forth teasing and the uncertainties about his intentions, this was her chance to understand what he wanted. All she could do now was hope that it was the same as what she wanted.

The original didn't know what to say, he didn't use words of affection, so how the hell was he supposed to explain his feelings towards this girl? She was extraordinary. Averie Forbes, this mortal being, had somehow managed to slither her way into the vampire's heart. He was at a loss.

"Averie." Kol started, grabbing her hand; he couldn't find the words, so, with a deep breath, he used hers, "You're right. I do have feelings for you."