Chapter 12:
Shaking it off
Kaylee stared at herself in the mirror, exhausted and relieved Caroline was going to make it through. Finally something good is happening Kaylee smiled to herself.
For the past couple of days Bonnie has been to Kaylee's constantly apologizing or text apologizing about using a spell against Kaylee at the parade, but Kaylee knew she couldn't hate Bonnie for trying to save the town but she could still be a little annoyed.
Kaylee had picked out her knee length black strapless dress for Tyler's and hoped Damon wasn't going to make an appearance.
She kept thinking back to the dream, er… vision; the tingle of her skin under his touch, the feeling of his soft lips on hers, the way he looked at her and looked almost human and vulnerable and then the least favorite of the feelings; the fire burning her skin.
"Oh God" Kaylee gasped; immediately starting to feel ill as the feeling took over, more intense than anything Kaylee's ever experienced. The smell of burning flesh took over her senses and it felt like she couldn't breathe, like someone was closing off her airwaves.
Gasping for air Kaylee concentrated on her reflection in the mirror, pushing the overtaking feeling away from her.
Slowly her breathing became even and the feeling completely disappeared, she shook it off and finished with her make up before she started making her way too Tyler's.
Keep yourself together! Kaylee demanded herself.
"Hey" Kaylee smiled as she greeted Tyler with a hug.
"Hey, I'm glad you could make it, I love the dress" Tyler forced a smile and straightened out his jacket. He was still feeling a little awkward about the crying on Kaylee's shoulder.
"Thanks, well you look very dashing. I'm going to go find a familiar face, come find me" Kaylee smirked before she began her search.
She always felt comfortable around Tyler even after the whole him breaking up with her thing, he seemed to be one of the only people who was really honest with her.
Kaylee wasn't surprised at how many people were showing their respects to the deceased mayor; she had only talked with him a couple of times and could tell he didn't like the idea of Tyler dating someone who wasn't a part of the founder families but he still acted politely; easing the situation un like Tyler's mother.
Kaylee greeted people as she walked by; they looked so nice and elegant and than her eyes fell on Damon.
Oh crap, look away. Pretend you didn't see him Kaylee ordered herself as she continued walking in the opposite direction; crossing every part of her body crossable in hope that he didn't see her.
Only a few moments passed before Damon was walking by Kaylee's side "Are you avoiding me?" Damon asked in his perfect velvet tone.
"What are you talking about?" Kaylee continued walking, hoping he would get bored and move along quickly.
Damon suddenly appeared in front of her, his hands braced her shoulders; catching her before she landed on the floor.
She couldn't help but melt in his embrace, get a grip and don't fall for it Kaylee steadied herself, waiting for Damon to let her go.
"You know you can't lie to save yourself right?" Damon smirked as he let go of Kaylee's shoulders.
"I didn't see you, that's all" Kaylee lied and forced herself not to stare at his perfect lips or smoldering eyes.
"Right, well I like your dress, although it would look much better off of you" Damon smirked and ran a finger down her arm; sending shock waves all over her body.
"There's the Damon charm" Kaylee shook her head; acting unimpressed before walking around him. She had been used by Damon once before and she wasn't going to fall for it again. But the vision was making it hard to stay mad at him, was making it hard to see him as a heartless monster anymore and that's why Kaylee knew she had to stay away otherwise she would get sucked in all over again.
It was dark when Kaylee headed out of the grill to her car; she needed time to unwind and relax; she played pool with some hot guys who's names she forgot as soon as she left; they were in their late twenties trying to act like they were in their early twenties; trying to pick up teenagers; they even asked for her number and she gave them Damon's.
It had been Damon free until two minutes ago when he decided on getting a drink at the bar.
Kaylee paused once she reached her car; she could feel something and knew she wasn't alone.
"Hey Kaylee" Elena smiled.
Kaylee turned and faced her, knowing exactly who was standing before her and it wasn't Elena.
"Hey, Elena; can we talk later, I'm really tired, had a long day" Kaylee lied.
Katherine stepped forward and Kaylee stood her ground, concentrating; summoning her power.
Electric sparks separated the two of them, diming the surrounding lights "Take another step and I will fry you" Kaylee warned.
"Ohh come on, I just wanted to have some fun, you now Damon does care about you, you should get far away while you have the chance, he will suck you dry" Katherine smirked.
Katherine took another step and Kaylee summoned even more power, jolting Katherine; sending her a few steps back "That's just a taste" Kaylee warned.
"Using this much power has to be a real drain, how long do you think you can keep it up for?" Katherine laughed.
Kaylee immediately stopped using her power as she heard doors open, Katherine gave her a quick smile before rushing off, slamming into Kaylee on her way out.
Kaylee slammed into the car, yelping in pain.
"Are you ok?" Damon asked as he knelt by her side, "That was some display of power there but you might not want to use it so openly" Damon suggested.
"I had to, Katherine was here" Kaylee panted, feeling like she had just been running for hours, she didn't even have the energy to stand and blood trickled down her nose. She had never used her ability to that extent before, she definitely needed more practice.
"Come on, let's get you home, I'll drive" Damon flashed a smile before he scooped Kaylee up off of the ground and buckled her up in the passenger seat, wiping the blood away.
After a long explanation Rose finally invited Damon inside, he took Kaylee to her bed and slid off of her shoes before tucking her in.
Thank god she is a witch he thought to himself; knowing otherwise she would be dead.
He stared down at her; getting sucked in by her beauty. Stop it Damon ordered himself although every time he tried to leave his feet wouldn't move.
He moved some hair off of her face, stroking her cheek in the process; her skin felt so soft and warm.
"Damon" She mumbled in her sleep; a smile curling on her face.
He gently kissed her forehead before he speed away out through the window.
Kaylee didn't remember much about last night, other than her run in with Katherine, after that everything was like a big blur. Her back ached from where she had been slammed into the car, it almost hurt to breathe, to do anything.
Kaylee sat at the kitchen table, picking at her choc chip waffles as her mother stared at her in concern.
"Do I have something on my face?" Kaylee asked.
"I had to invite Damon in last night; he said a new vampire was in town and that you were in danger. You couldn't even walk; he carried you inside, what happened?"
Damon carried me inside? Why don't I remember that?" Kaylee asked herself.
"I had to use my new ability, to keep her away from me. She looks exactly like Elena, you can't invite her in" Kaylee warned, part of her terrified Katherine would come after her mother next.
"You can't take the ring off, promise me you won't?" Rose begged.
"Why won't you tell me what the ring does?"
Rose paused, she knew Kaylee needed to know but also knew Kaylee would stop being as careful.
"It magnifies your magic, which means you have to be very careful, it can control you"
"You're joking right? Where did you get it?"
"It's been passed down in my family for generations; we come from a strong family of witches and it's your turn to wear it, no more questions ok?"
Kaylee stared at the ring, unbelievable Kaylee thought to herself. She was so distracted with everything else she forgot about Stefan and Damon's interest in the ring, they obviously know what it is; they have to Kaylee talked with herself.
Hey guys, so sorry it took so long! I've had writers block and been super busy. Let me know what you think, I'm hoping it doesn't suck too much, thanks guys.
