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Davina rolled over hitting something hard. She opened her eyes to see Kol lying on his back with an arm tossed over his eyes. She looked down wondered how she was in the bed because she couldn't remember getting in it. Gently sitting up so she wouldn't disturb Kol, Davina glanced at the clock and her eyes widen when she read a little bit after 10 in the morning. Slipping out of the bed, Davina quietly walked to her bag getting out clothes to get ready for the day.

After she showered, she dressed for the day in a purple cold shoulder shirt with sequined trim on top of the sleeves, pair of worn deep blue jeans and silver ballet shoes then towel dried her hair. Once it was as dry it as it was going to get, she ran her brush through it to where it laid in gentle waves down her back. She glanced at the bed noting that Kol apparently slept like a rock because he hadn't moved once and she could hear him snoring lightly. She winced as her head began to ache as her need for her morning coffee came to light. She looked around the room and no sign of a coffee maker and decided to see if the front desk had any available.

She left the room after slipping the key into her pocket making sure she could get back in. Down the elevator she went and out. Walking over to the front desk, she saw the red head from last night was still on and had her back turned apparently she was talking on the phone, but Davina couldn't help but over hear what she was saying. But then again, she wasn't being all the quiet on the phone either.

"This guy came in last night," She gushed into her cell phone. "He was so fucking sexy. He had the most perfect lips like someone took a chisel to make them. I was hoping he would come down again so I could talk to him more."

Davina tapped her fingers against the desk as she waited for the girl to notice her.

"I know Bridget," She said. "I'm telling you. I have never seen anyone like him, all bad boy just like I like them. But he was with this girl though and she was homely looking. Not pretty at all. She probably was a hooker."

Davina felt her jaw drop open at the girl's word and she knew by her gut feeling that this bitch was talking about her. Now, she knew she was not all the pretty nor was she one for a confrontation, but that crossed the line. Clearing her throat, "Excuse me."

The bitch turned around and Davina's insides squeal with excitement as she watched the girl's jaw drop this time

"This homely looking girl was wondering where she could get a cup a coffee," Davina smiled sweetly as the girl pointed a shaking hand to her left and Davina saw the little coffee booth. "You know after last night, we really need the boost." She bent closer to the girl. "He about wore me out or maybe it was the other way around because he is asleep. I never thought I can get so lucky, because I get it every day." Davina didn't say another word as she walked over to the booth and made two cups of coffee keeping one black and making one the way she liked it. She walked past the counter where the bitch was currently sitting making sure to stop.

"Thanks," She said sweetly before going to the elevator.

Reaching her floor, she got off and made her way down to the room. She entered to see Kol sitting on the bed appearing to be in deep thought.

"I didn't wake you when I left did I?" She asked closing the door behind.

"No," He answered shaking his head. "I didn't even feel you get out of bed."

"Here," She said holding out the cup for him and he looked at her hand surprised at her gesture. "You were kind enough to bring me a cup yesterday, so I thought I'd return the favor. You aren't used to people doing nice things for you are you?"

"Not really," Kol said as he took the cup from her as he was touched. "Thank you. We need to get moving as we still have several hours on the road."

The next several minutes were spent gathering up there things before heading down to check out. Kol and Davina went up to the counter where the bitch was actually working.

"We are ready to check out now," Davina said and the girl looked up from her computer and jumped to her feet all wide eye.

"Yes," She said shakily as she moved around quickly getting their invoice before handing Davina their receipt. Kol watched the exchange between the girls with interest as Davina smirked and the other girl would barely meet Davina's eyes.

"Thank you," Davina said her smirk never leaving her face. Kol raised an eyebrow at her and followed her out to the car.

"What was that about?" He asked as Davina opened the trunk to set her bag inside and Kol repeated her actions.

"Nothing," Davina said simply as she stalked around to the driver's side and got in.

"What are you doing?" Kol asked as he walked up to the door looking in as she had yet to close it.

"I am driving," She said as her eyes turned cheeky. "Since you could barely beat old grandma yesterday, I figured I could drive some way and you can relax. I promise I won't kill you and yes I know you are an Original."

Kol shook his head at the little witch as he shut the door going around to the other side and get in. He glanced over to Davina who turned the keys. "Do you even know how to drive a stick?"

Davina looked at him and Kol swore he beating heart stopped at the sight of her smirk that came to light as she switched the car in to reverse. She surprised him in so many ways and he wondered if those surprises would ever stop.

Eight hours later, they finally arrived in the outskirts of Denver. Davina was entranced by everything she saw from the moment she entered the state of Colorado. Some of the terrain was flat, but the further she drove the more mountainous it became. It was in mid October, so the colors of the leaves took her breath away she had to keep reminding herself that she was driving so her eyes wouldn't keep wondering. She then realized that she didn't know where she was going. She turned to Kol who was currently looking on a map.

"Where are we going to stay?" She asked.

"My family has a small cabin that we stay out when we come out here," Kol answered. "It is not much farther from here."

The sky line of Denver came in the view the tall mountains in the distance. Kol gave Davina the directions on how to get there and soon she was pulling into the drive way and what she saw was no small cabin.

The beautiful home had a rustic wooden finish on the exterior with large doors with windows. She could see a large window next the front door and her eyes took in the wing that extended out from the main house that looked to be two stories with more windows with doors that opened on to small balconies on the second floor. There was a narrow little path that led to the front door. Davina should have known by the rather large drive way that the cabin was going to be big.

"I though you said a small cabin," She looked at Kol who shrugged.

"This is small by the Mikaelson standards," He said as she shook her head as she turned off the engine and got out of the car. She sighed in relief as her feet touched the ground as she stretched out her muscles and groaned as her back popped as she walked around to meet Kol who was getting out of the car.

Kol smiled at her as he led her inside the house, turning on the lights to reveal an even more stunning interior. The living room was open with a fireplace in the corner, several ancient chairs and couches. A TV in the opposite corner of the fireplace. Davina looked around running a hand along one of the back of a chair, the leather cold underneath her touch. She could see across the room a large kitchen with an island, complete with stainless steel appliances. It was so shiny that she felt as if she feel into one of those real estate magazines.

"This is incredible," She breathed as she walked into the kitchen and turned to see Kol watching her with an odd expression.

"There are eight bedrooms," Kol nodded towards the stairs. "You are welcomed to pick one aside from mine. They took care of it over the years keeping it up with the times."

"They did a good job with it," She approved as she walked to the back door where she could the moon glowing on the snowy caps of the mountain. She would never get tired of looking at it.

Kol smiled at the sight of Davina walking around the place. He was honestly dreading of coming before his life did a turn about in New Orleans."I'm glad you like it. Are you hungry?"

"A little," She answered turning away from the door.

"What do you say about a little fun tonight?"

"Fun? What's that?" Davina asked as she sat on the arm of the chair in front of him.

"Let's find out," Kol smirked. "It's been a while since I had any good old fun myself."

"When are we going to follow that guy?" Davina asked.

"I have to find his whereabouts first," Kol said as he pulled into a parking space. They had been driving around Denver trying to get to know the city as well as a for a place to eat. The decided on a small burger joint close to the center of town, but not to far from the cabin.

"How would you know that?" Davina asked as she got out of the car. "I could always perform a locator spell."

"But you would need to have something of his and I don't have that," Kol pointed out walking beside her. "Are you warm enough?" It had gotten chillier as the night worn on.

"Yes," Davina smiled. "Thanks for asking."

The arrived at the door and Kol moved forward to open the door to pull it open for Davina. "Ladies first."

Davina couldn't stop the giggle at the gesture as she entered the restaurant. It was similar to Rousseau's with a dance floor in front of a live band who was playing heartily and an area with several pool tables and other family games. A waitress came up to them greeting them and asked them to follow her to a booth where she handed them each a menu. "Guys don't do that anymore."

"That is the problem with people today," Kol smirked as waitress told them that she would be right back. "They don't have proper manners." He picked up the menus as something caught his eyes. "These rocky mountain oysters sound good."

"You really want to eat those?" asked Davina looking up from her menu with wide eyes.

"I never had them before, but I like to try new things and I like oysters," Kol said as Davina broke down in a fit of giggles. "What's so funny?"

"I just can't believe you want to eat those," Davina said covering her mouth as more giggles came forth. "You do know that they are not actually oysters right?"

Kol raised an eyebrow at her wondering what she meant. "But the menu says oysters. If they are not oysters then what are they?"

"Bull balls," Davina said as evenly as possible.

"Seriously?" Kol asked not believing what she had said, but Davina only nodded and her wonderful blue eyes clear with honesty. "That is disgusting."

"I agree," Davina nodded as she turned back to the menu in her hand as the waitress came hurrying back looking flustered.

"I am so sorry about that," She huffed as she pushed her hair out of face. "My name is Kelly and I will be waiting on you guys tonight. Can I start you off with some drinks?"

"Davina?" Kol asked looking to his companion.

"Dr. Pepper for me," Davina answered.

"And for you sir?" Kelly turned to Kol as she wrote on her pad.

"Bourbon please."

"Do you need another moment to look over the menu?" Kelly asked looking to her customers. "Are you guys passing through?"

"Yeah," Kol nodded looking up. "Wonderful city to be in."

"Well welcome to Denver," She said warmly. "You are more welcome to play a game of pool or dance during you visit here. I will be right back with your drinks."

"This is a nice place," Davina said looking around the joint with wondering eyes.

"It is," Kol smiled looking up from his menu. "Have you decided on anything?"

"I think I am sold on the baby back ribs with spicy BBQ sauce with the baked potato," Davina answered.

"You like spicy stuff?"

"Oh yeah," Davina nodded. "The hotter the better after all I was born and raised in New Orleans," She grinned.

Something moved in the corner of Kol's eye, making him look to see what it was or who it was. "Well I'll be."

"What?" Davina followed his eyes to see a boy no more than her age walking into the place. He was tall and stocky with brown hair and green eyes.

"That's the kid that I am supposed to be following," Kol answered turning back to her grinning,

"It must be your lucky day," Davina said returning the smile.

"Or rather I have my lucky charm with me." Kol chuckled as Davina rolled her eyes making him realize when ever he would compliment her she would always shrug it off. He took a moment to study her as her eyes dropped back down to the menu. She was not like any other girl he had ever met. She was strong, smart, and beautiful which made her that much more interesting. He couldn't get enough of her. He like the way her eyes fired up when she was angry about something or passionate it about or the way her eyes glowed when she talked about someone she loved like Josh, but also in her eyes was a note of loneliness something he wished that he could make go away. His thoughts were interrupted when the waitress, Kelly returned to that table.

"Are you two ready to order?" She asked with a smile on her face as she set their drinks down in front of them.

Davina repeated her menu choice and the it was Kol's turn to decide on what he wanted. He looked at the menu. "I will have the smoked chicken with fries and broccoli," He told her and Kelly nodded and took up their menus before skirting away again.

"How old were you when you tapped into your magic?" asked Davina.

"I was four," Kol answered as he could remember the day well because he never felt anything like it not even his first taste of blood. "My brother Finn had this habit where he would lock me in the wood hut a place we were not supposed to because snakes would often hide in there. So one day, Finn tricked me into going in there saying that there was a surprise, me being only four, believed him. He locked me in and I could not get out. I called for the others, but no one came and I felt so angry that I could break the door down. Suddenly as I thought this, the door came flying off the handles as if it were nothing landing maybe two feet away for the hut. I will never forget the shocked look on Finn's face. He thought mother had done it, but I told her what happen and she told me that I tapped into my power. After that it was everything I could do learn magic. How old were you?"

"I don't remember mine," Davina shook her head. "I think my mother said I was one. I have been practicing for as long as I could remember: lighting candles, making feathers float all the basic stuff."

"They say the younger you tap into your magic the more powerful you will be," Kol replied as he took a sip of his drink.

"I would like to see all I can do," Davina admitted. "When I was 15, my mother made me quit school so I could commit my life to the coven and follow in her footsteps like I was supposed to. Even when I was living in the church, I was alone all day so I would practice with anything I could get my hands on."

"I have several grimoires in my possession that I have stolen over the year some dating back to the 14th century and after thing fiasco with my mother and Finn, before I left I managed to snatch that one up too. I can show them to you if you would like." Kol suggested. "You can even practice them."

"Seriously?" Davina asked her eyes wide with excitement.

"Absolutely," He nodded as Kelly returned to their table with their food setting their plates down in front of them.

"Would you like another bourbon?" She asked Kol.

"Please," He answered.

They ate their meal with little bit of chit chat here and there and soon their plates were empty. Davina sat back placing her hand on her stomach. "I don't think I will ever be able to eat again." She sighed.

"Want to play some pool?" He asked looking over spotting an empty pool table right next to that Gilbert kid.

"I don't know how to play," She said in a low voice.

"I'll show you," He said getting out of his seat walking over to the empty table. Kol placed the rack on the surface then placed a quarter in to the slot and pushed it for the balls to be released. Davina watched as he place the balls one by one until it filled the rack and held up a white ball. "The game is to get all the balls into the slots with the sticks." Kol walked over to the wall grabbing two pool sticks then went back to the table. "You have your solids and your stripes who ever gets a ball in one of the holes first that is your ball and is the task to get them all in before the other plays all except the 8 ball. This ball is the ball that is supposed to get hit and whoever gets all the balls in the holes plus the 8 ball wins. However, if you sink the 8 ball before the all the others during your turn then the other team wins."

"This here is the cue ball," Kol held up a white ball that was slightly larger than the others as he came around the side of the table to stand beside her placing it on the table in front of him. "Do you want me to first?"

Davina nodded and stepped out of the way as Kol leaned over positioning the stick on his hand he lined it up with the cue ball. She couldn't stop her wondering eyes from trailing down his body until they rested on his back side where his jeans were hugging it just right. She smiled to herself because she was in fact enjoying her view and let herself come to terms that he was a sexy as hell even though she was trying so hard not to feel attracted to him. It was not the time to develop on crush on him. Kol made his shot causing the balls to scatter along the table, although none dropped in to the holes. He turned to her with a smirk and she felt her heart flutter.

"Your turn," He said that smirk never leaving his face as she walked around the table to where the cue ball ended up. She made her shot but the ball only jumped and roll. She sighed looking to Kol who was watching her intently.

"Try again," He said.

"Really?" Davina looked to him. "Isn't that against the rules?"

"Who needs rules?" Kol said grabbing the ball moving it back. "Just try again."

Davina bent down placing the stick between her fingers and her breath hitched when he came up behind her placing on hand on her left arm and then wrapped a hand around her hand that was gripping the end of the pool stick. She bit her lip as she could feel sparks of heat on the skin beneath his finger tip and her heart began to race from him being so close. He pulled the stick back and shot it forward causing the ball to sail hitting the number 4 solid ball into the far right hole.

"Not bad," He drawled stepping back. Davina forced a smile on her face as she was already craving more of his touch. Davina closed her eyes as she tried to regain the oxygen in her lungs as Kol made his shot sending a stripe and a solid in the middle slot.

"Are you trying to help me?" Davina snickered as Kol rolled his eyes.

"Maybe I am trying to help you since you need as much help as you can get," Kol tossed causing to Davina to laugh as she made her shot, this time by herself and it was a little sloppy but no score.

Kol groaned as he felt his pocket vibrate. He pulled his phone out as he figured it was Klaus wanting an update but to his surprise it was Rebekah which made him raise an eyebrow because she was not one for phone calls much more the show up and shout kind.

"What's wrong?" Davina asked going to his side as she noticed his troubled expression.

"I don't know," He said looking up. "I need to take this."

"Go ahead," Davina nodded. "It may be important."

"Thanks, Love and no cheating while I am gone," He winked at her as he went outside to take the call. Davina relaxed against the table as she waited for Kol to come back. She couldn't go since it was his turn anyway as her eyes landed on a guy heading in her direction. He had a grin on his face as he eyed her that made her shiver and not in a good way like a lion stalking his pray.

"Hey sweetie," He said his vile smile grew wider.

"Don't call me that," She snapped as she crossed her arms getting more uncomfortable as the gleam in is eye became brighter.

"Want to dance?" He asked his voice low trying to sound sexy, but all it did was make Davina's stomach revolt.

"No thanks," She said with a small smile as she turned to walk away but he caught her arm.

"C'mon just one dance," He begged. "A pretty thing like you shouldn't be left alone."

"I'm not alone," She said pulling her arms out of his grasp. "Now leave me a lone."

"Dance with me and I will. The name is Lonnie." He announced.

"No," She shook her head. Davina just wanted this guy to disappear because the beer on his breath was so harsh.

"Don't be like that," Lonnie said he ran the back of his hand up and down her arm which made her skin crawled.

"I said leave me alone," Davina said her voice icy as she turned to look the man in the eye as he was seriously pissing her off.

"You hurt me baby," He leaned closer to her trapping her against the pool table. "Please..."

"She said no."

Davina turned to the young boy from earlier standing at the end of the table staring at Lonnie who scoffed at him.

"Mind your business, son." Lonnie said turning back to Davina who pushed against Lonnie's chest to make him move away. But he felt like a solid wall of muscle and her little shove barely phased him.

"I am seventeen," She said hoping that her being just a teenager might make him back off, and Lonnie just snickered.

"So, I like them young," Lonnie shrugged. "The younger the better."

"You are disgusting, now get off of me," Davina cried her voice rising a bit as the young boy stepped closer to them.

"Lonnie!"

"Hey Kelly," Lonnie turned to the waitress winking at her.

"Are you causing trouble again?" She glared at him.

"No, just asking this young lady to dance," Lonnie answered looking innocent.

"You do this every night you come in here and I am tired of it," Kelly said. "I am going to have to ask you to leave." Kelly walked up to Lonnie grabbing his arm pulling him away from Davina who let out a sigh of relief and turned to the boy.

"Thanks for the help" She smiled.

"No problem," He sighed. "I can't stand that guy. He is such a douche bag."

"I can believe it." Davina laughed.

"I'm Jeremy," He smiled.

"Davina," She returned the smile. "So he does that often?"

"Every time I have been here," Jeremy nodded. "He is hitting on girls or starting fights."

"And they still let him in here?" Davina asked.

"Lonnie is Kelly's brother," Jeremy answered. "The family owns the place and Kelly is running the place why here mother is taking care of her father who is going through chemo."

"That's terrible," Davina said sadly. She didn't know Kelly but her heart went out to her and Lonnie who probably was acting out due to his father being sick, but that didn't mean he could do whatever he wanted.

Kol sighed as he ended the dreadful phone call with Rebekah. That girl was a piece of work and not to mention spoiled. She was calling to lecture him about how long it had taken him to get to Denver how his family was counting on him well, Nik, but he was willing to let her think what she wanted as long as she didn't find out about his trip to New Orleans and the fact that he knows that Marcel was alive and well. He was irritated when walked inside, but was determined not the let his family spoil his night as he was enjoying the night with Davina and not to mention that he was nearly ran over as the waitress who had served him tossed some guy out and then gave him a proper yelling.

And the sight that greeted him, made his mood sour even more as he saw Davina talking with the kid, Jeremy Gilbert, that he was supposed to be trailing. Jeremy said something to Davina who laughed which made Kol want to tear the kid's heart out on the spot. Davina shook her head and those long luscious locks he often found himself yearning to touch fall perfectly into place. Kol walked over to the two forcing a smile on his face as he took his spot beside Davina.

"Is everything okay?" asked Davina breaking her conversation with Jeremy to look to Kol, her blue eyes concerned.

"Everything is fine," Kol nodded. "Whose your friend?" The word friend made his tongue burn and made him want to wash his mouth out with soap.

"This is Jeremy," Davina said even though Kol knew who he was. "He just defended my honor."

"Honor?" Kol looked to Jeremy.

"Some asshole was harassing her to dance," Jeremy said shaking his head.

Kol felt his anger fade at this and he looked to Davina lifting his hand to cup her cheek. "Are you okay?" He asked concerned.

"I'm fine," She answered as she felt herself melt into puddle at the tenderness in his eyes and a touch of regret. "Don't worry about it."

Kol searched her face for any signs of distressed and was also floored by her ability to read him so well. He now regretted taking that call allowing her to be vulnerable. "Thanks for keeping an eye on here, mate."

"No problem," Jeremy nodded.

"Wanna hang out with us?" Davina asked nicely.

"Sounds fun," Jeremy nodded. "Let me go get my stuff." He walked and Kol turned to Davina.

"What are you doing?" He asked wondering what his witch was up to. Yes he said his witch.

"Well, he did try to help me earlier so I would feel rotten for just shrugging him off," Davina lowered her voice to a whisper. "Besides, isn't this the kid that you are supposed to watch?"

Kol narrowed his eyes at Davina, but nodded. "It is."

"There is a little saying that comes to my mind it goes something like this: Keep your friends close and your enemies closer," Davina smirked and Kol swore he never saw a sexier sight than just now. He wanted to scoop her up in his arms and kiss her breathless, but refrained himself as he stared at this girl in awe.

"You are a genius, Davina Claire," Kol shook his head as he met her smirk with his own just as Jeremy returned and starting up another conversation with Davina with Kol joining in as they continued on with the pool game that was currently in progress.

Things are starting to get interesting and feelings are starting to change! This chapter was fun to write and I can't wait to get started on the next on. There maybe a brief time jump in the next chapter to move to story along, but stay tuned as a lot more things are going to happen! Sorry if this chapter is kind of long….it is kind of my specialty!

I also have this story on wattpad as well with pictures of the cabin and davina's outfit. I also have a link for the picture of the cabin in my profile if you want to see it.

See you next time!

RJ