A/N: So Klaus could be evil, he could be good. We shall see. I am still deciding. I do have plans for him in the future though, so just wait and see. Keep reading and reviewing and enjoying. :)))
Also Tyler did have to invite Kol and Rebekah in I just figured it would have been weird if I had him keep saying come in lol. And as for him being a hybrid, I don't know how that works. If it is different for him than most vampires. I just figured he could.
XOXO
Kol and Elena left the party first. Elena was tired and still feeling overwhelmed by the nights events. Tyler had let them borrow his car so that Matt and Bella still had a ride home in the limo. Caroline had inexplicably disappeared. When Elena had freaked out over this, Tyler explained he had taken her home when Damon had asked him if he wanted harm to come to her because of Klaus. Bonnie and Jeremy had gotten a ride with some other friends and Rebekah decided to stay with Klaus. She wanted to make sure he was alright and didn't do anything stupid.
Elena pulls up in front of her house, "Well that was an interesting night."
Kol looks at his hands, "I'm sorry it was so messed up. And that you didn't have any fun."
She looks over at him bewildered, "Of course I had fun. I don't think I have had that much fun in a long time. The only part that was horrible was when we thought Bella died. Normally after that Stefan and Damon would drag me out of there. But we stayed and made the best of it." She grabs his hand, "I am glad that I went with you."
He looks over at her happily, "Really? I was afraid my family would scare you away."
She shakes her head, "Just the opposite. I have never seen Klaus so…human. I didn't know he could care so much for anyone."
Kol smiles, "Bella has always had that effect on him. Even when he was threatening her and throwing her against walls. She is his one weakness. He would be angry if the rest of us died, but he would be devastated if anything happened to her. What you saw tonight was his big brother instinct. You just got a small glance of who he used to be."
Elena sighs, "Do you think he will be a better person now?"
Kol shrugs, "I don't know. This isn't the first time his big brother side has come out and I know it won't be the last, considering Bella loves to get into trouble, but we got our hopes up then, too. It is better to just take him in stride."
Elena nods, "I'm sorry. I know how hard that has to be."
Kol smiles sadly, "It was nice to feel like a family. At least for a little while. I never thought that I would object to Klaus's death, but when I saw Mikael there…"
Elena touches his cheek, "I know. If Jeremy were to…become evil I guess, wouldn't be able to let anyone kill him either. You did the right thing. Standing up for Klaus like that. No one can be mad at you for it."
Kol sighs with relief and touches the hand that was on his cheek. He looks up at her and she leans closer to him. He puts his hand on the side of her neck and pulls her into a kiss. She sighs against his mouth. This is what she had been waiting for all night. She leaned in more wanting to be as close to him as possible. He pulled her over to him so that she was straddling his lap. He put his hand in her hair and deepened the kiss.
She pulls back, breathing hard, "Wow. That was…the best kiss I have ever experienced."
Kol laughs, "Comes from years of experience."
She slaps his arm, "Someone is suddenly cocky."
He shakes his head, "I had to say it. But seriously, that was truly amazing."
She nods, "Then why stop?"
Matt and Bella get in the limo an hour after Elena and Kol leave. They had helped Tyler clean up a little. They sat in silence on the way back to Elena's house. Elena had asked her to stay the night so they could have 'girl' talk about their night.
Matt walks her to the door, "Well that was definitely not boring."
Bella sighs, "I'm sorry my family causes so much drama."
He shakes his head, "No worries. I still had a fun night. You do know how to make near death fun."
Bella laughs, "You have no idea how many times I have been there, though tonight was the closest I have ever come. I felt the tip of that stake touch my skin. It was the scariest moment."
Matt touches her cheek, "I can't believe I am saying this, but thank God for Katherine."
She smiles, "I have been saying that in my head all night."
He smiles and leans down, kissing her. She closes her eyes, waiting for the spark, but it never came. She pulls back, "Matt…"
He puts his forehead against hers, "I know."
She frowns, "You do?"
He nods pulling back but keeping his hand on her neck, "Yes. The way Damon reacted to you dying and the way you looked hurt when he walked away. You love him."
She shakes her head, "I don't know if I love him, but there is something there." She groans angrily, "Why can't it be there with you? I really like you. You are sweet and funny and handsome."
He smiles, "I know. I am a catch." She laughs lightly, "But the heart wants what the heart wants, Bella"
She sighs, "Well, right now I wish my heart weren't so stupid."
He laughs and kisses her forehead, "I'll see you around."
She nods and watches as he walks away. She walks inside and leans against the closed door, slowly sitting down. Elena walks down the stairs and sits next to her. "Are you ok?"
Bella shakes her head, "I don't know. I just…I don't know."
Elena smiles, "Sometimes you can't know. And no matter how much you want it to be different you can't force it."
She looks over at Elena, "I'm sorry." Elena frowns in confusion. Bella elaborates, "I told you that I wasn't using him to replace Damon."
Elena laughs, "I don't think you were. I think you really like Matt, you just like Damon more."
Bella sighs, "Why is life so hard?"
Elena shrugs, "Who knows?" She stands up holding out a hand for Bella. As they walk up the stairs, Elena asks, "So what do you think Klaus's plan was for tonight? He didn't flood the gym for no reason."
Bella thinks about it, "I have no idea, but I don't think it went according to plan. I mean we are all here and accounted for, right?"
Elena nods, "I guess we should be glad for the Mikael interruption."
Bella saddens, "Yeah. Good ole dad."
Elena rubs her back comfortingly, "Are you ok with that? I mean, your father being dead."
Bella shrugs, "I don't know. It's a relief I don't have to worry about him coming after me anymore, but he was still my father. I have conflicted emotions."
Elena sighs, "I know how that is." She sits on her bed, "I hate it." She looks ups, "Maybe I can cheer you up with my night. Kol and I made out in the front seat of Tyler's car."
Bella laughs hysterically, "You really know how to change the subject. I am so happy for you?"
Elena grins, "You should be. He is an excellent kisser."
Bella wrinkles her nose in disgust, "Um, gross. I didn't need to know that."
Elena rolls her eyes, "Let's just go to bed."
The next morning Bella knocks on the Salvatore's door. She had decided that it was time to figure out her feelings and that started with figuring out Damon's as well. She didn't want to have to waste her time on someone that would never feel the same about her.
Stefan opens the door and smirks, "Well, well look who it is."
She rolls her eyes, "Is Damon here?"
He grins, "Yes, he is. Would you like to come in?"
She ignores him and pushes past him. He walks over to the bar and pours her bourbon, "Your favorite, if I do recall."
She sits on the couch and takes it. She looks at him expectantly, "Are you going to tell Damon I'm here or not?"
He half smiles, "Why would I do that? Is so much better to watch you squirm?"
She stands up and throws the glass at him, "You are such a horrible person! I can't imagine why Elena ever fell in love with you!"
She turns to leave, but he speeds up behind her and takes her shoulders. She feels his breath on her neck as whispers, "You know exactly how she can love me. You know you felt it once."
She turns on him, "I never loved you. You were just a one night stand. A distraction."
He grabs her neck and kisses her harshly. She yanks him off and throws him against the wall. She speeds over and puts her arm over his neck, "You ever touch me again and you will have to walk around without a head!"
He grins wickedly, "I love it when you are feisty."
She growls and is about to snap his neck when someone pulls her away. She tries to struggle, but the arm was so solid she gave up.
Damon glares at Stefan, "Don't you have a doppelganger to follow around?"
Stefan shakes his head, "Klaus let me go. I am free to do as I please." He smiles at Bella, "I guess I have you to thank for that."
She feels her fangs as she snaps, "I did nothing for you!"
Stefan just shrugs and runs out the door. Damon loosens his hold and she sinks into the sofa with her head in her hands. Damon hands her another glass of bourbon and sits down next to her. They sit there in silence for a couple minutes letting her cool off.
Damon sighs, "So you and Stefan? Really?"
She groans, "Of course you heard that. I was in a bad place and he was in his ripper mode. I was drinking heavily and it happened. Once. I have regretted it ever since. Even more now." She sits back and throws back the whole glass of bourbon, "God! I am so pissed! He just makes me want to kill him."
Damon laughs, "Good thing I was here." He sighs, "So what are you doing here?"
She looks up, "I wanted to talk to you…about last night."
He groans, "How was your date with the busboy?"
She rolls her eyes at his obvious jealousy, "Matt. And it was fine. He was a real gentleman." Damon stands up and glares at the wall. She sighs, "But, unfortunately, he isn't the one that I want to be with. My stupid feelings make me want to be with you."
He turns back to her, "Why do you sound so angry about that?"
She stands up and yells, "Because you are so infuriating! You act all sweet and great, but then you look at Elena like she is the love of your freaking life! Then you kiss me and make me want you even more! You are playing games with my head and I hate it!" She flings her arms in the air, "I hate it so much more because I just want to give in and let you use me as a distraction because you can't have the girl you really want! I hate it!"
Damon slowly walks over to her and pushes a strand of hair behind her ear letting his hand linger, "You aren't a distraction. I don't want Elena. I did, but something about you changed that. I want you. Just you."
She looks up at him and sighs. She grabs the front of his shirt and pulls him in for a kiss. He pushes her back and she falls onto the couch with him on top of her. She wraps her legs around his waist and lifts his shirt over his head. She explores every inch of his chest with her hands and moans as he kisses her neck. This is what she had been looking for. The sparks that made her shiver with anticipation. She never wanted…
"Damon…Oh. I'm sorry."
Damon looks up and growls at Elena, "What the hell are you doing here?"
He gets up, pulling Bella with him, who looks over and sees Kol seething behind Elena, "Shit."
Elena looks behind her and grabs Kol's hand like she was trying to keep him calm, "Um, I just wanted to tell you that Stefan stole one of Klaus's coffins. The only one that was left."
Bella stands up, more alert, "What? Why would he do that? How do you know?"
Kol growls, "Klaus came to our hotel room thinking it was one of us. I told him it wasn't and then Stefan called. I heard the whole thing. Apparently it won't open." He glares at Bella, "I went over to Elena's thinking that you would be there. Turns out you were here." He turns his glare on Damon, "With him."
Bella rolls her eyes, "Oh calm down, Kol. Or should I get mad that you made out with Elena in the front seat of Tyler's car?" She puts a finger to her chin pretending to think, "Hmmm, how does this go? Oh, right." She talks in an accent like Kol's, "You are way too young to be running around with a girl. You need to get your priorities straight. When she hurts you, who do you think is going to be the one to put back the pieces? Me. Blah blah blah."
Elena tries to hold back the laugh, "She has a point. I think she is old enough now. She is over a thousand years old."
Kol sighs heavily, "Fine! Do whatever you want. His isn't the point anyway. Who is in that coffin?"
Bella smiles, "Our mother."
Kol's face falls, "What? But we buried her. I remember burying her."
Bella laughs, "That is what Klaus wanted you to think. He switched out the coffins. He hid her in a place no one would ever look."
Kol frowns, "Then how do you know?"
She shrugs, "I helped him do it." They all gasp and she shakes her head, "He said he wanted her to be safe. I didn't get it, but no one can argue with him. I just figured he didn't like the idea of leaving her behind."
Damon looks between the two, "So what does this mean?"
Bella shakes her head, "I don't know. He can't open it without the help of two witches of the same generation."
Elena gasps, "Bonnie."
