Chapter Thirty-One:
I had decided to spend the day in the safety of my home. No original could get to me here, which was a plus. I sat on my bed, my door suddenly open and I yelped until Elena was already over to me, hands on my shoulders trying to calm me down.
"OMG ELENA!" I yelled. I clutched at my chest before I narrowed my eyes at her. "We need to get you a bell or something." I muttered.
"I'm sorry….I thought you heard me yell." She cocked her head to the side confused. I shook my head.
"What happened last night?" I looked at her, she sighed.
"Well, Klaus is still walking around. Kol snapped Damon and Stefan's neck. Elijah suggested we rethink our nights plans, maybe have a movie night or something."
I nodded. A small smile at Elijah suggesting something to do.
"How did you guys…" I trailed off.
"Caroline agreed to go on a date with Klaus." Elena informed me.
"He was in a good mood." I murmured.
"Yeah, I think his mother died? Or someone died that he was more than happy to bury." She shrugged.
I nodded. If Ester was dead, was that a good thing. After learning she wanted all her children dead and with that, all vampires would perish too. I frowned. Elena, Caroline and Tyler were vampires. That didn't sit well with me. Neither did the Salvatore's deaths.
"What's the plan then?" I asked.
"We regroup, try and figure out a way to distract both Elijah and…..Kol." her eyes met mine. I furrowed my brows, feeling confused. How were we going to distract Elijah and Kol? Plus, what about Rebekah, I haven't seen her around for a little while and as much as I wanted to hate her right now, I was worried about her.
Elena took my hands with hers, I pulled them away quickly before she nodded in memory why that wasn't a good idea.
"Jordan…" she started with. I frowned. I knew that tone. That tone wasn't a good tone. "We were thinking…maybe you could distract Kol."
"WHAT?!" I shouted at her. she cringed. I shot off the bed, pacing, feeling all my anger pouring into the steps. "You have got to be kidding me! NO WAY!" I shouted, stomping my foot on the ground like a child. I went the extra mile by folding my arms too.
"Please. Kol likes you…"
I rolled my eyes, yeah, Kol would like to rip my head off my shoulders. We had just declared that we were enemies like a few hours ago. I looked at Elena who begged me.
"How do I even do that?" I caved a little. She didn't say I couldn't hurt him as a distraction and since we were enemies, that was more than ok for me to seek him out.
Night fell and I looked at myself in the mirror one more time. I wore a black dress with three quarter sleeves, that hugged my small body. It fell a few cms past my ass. I put some heeled boots on, knowing I can walk in them without tripping up and possibly hurting myself. I headed downstairs; Elena nodded approvingly.
"You look hot!" she winked. She walked around me as I laughed at the face she pulled.
"Well, let's hope it's good enough for Kol." I muttered. There was a party at the Mikaelson's. I hadn't been invited technically but I had been convinced to gate crash by Elena and Damon. Stefan and Caroline were standing beside me.
"I need a drink." Stefan said as the house was alive with music and lots and lots of people. I could feel some were vampires and some were hybrids. I shuddered a little. Hybrids gave off a little darker vibe then vampires. Tyler was the only one who didn't.
"I need several." I followed Stefan as we walked over to the bar. He took a small sip before handing me the cup. I drained it quickly before grabbing two shots and downing those. I needed to be buzzed for this plan.
Stefan pulled me toward a table that was empty, wriggling his eyebrows. I grinned, knowing he was challenging me to beer-pong.
"I accept Salvatore."
"Game on, Gilbert." He smiled back.
We bounced the ball back and forth, sometimes it went in, other times not so much. I watched as the second last cup, the ball fell in. I cheered, feeling excited that I was going to beat Stefan. He drank the beer that was now a little on the warm side, grimacing as he did so. I laughed, putting my hands on the table.
"I will allow you to admit defeat…..gracefully."
"Dream on." he laughed. He missed my last three remaining cups on my side. I swayed a little, closing one eye, I bounced the ball, it landed into the cup.
"WOOHOO!" I cheered, pumping my arms in the air.
Stefan shook his head with a laugh, finishing the cup off. He looked at me, I pointed to my three.
"I will let it slide…if and if you…..be my date for the Miss Mystic Falls pageant."
"Agreed." Stefan bobbed his head.
I turned, laughing when I bumped into a hard chest. Strong hands were on my hips, a fire being set off in my body. I smiled sluggishly.
"Fancy seeing you here."
"I happen to live here, darling." Kol drawled.
I nodded, trying to wipe the smile off my face. I failed. I giggled a little.
"Lucky you. This place is like a palace." I looked around before turning back to him with a smile. "Let's get a drink." I said, taking one of his hands in mine and walking to the bar. I saw a frown mar his handsome face and felt myself frown too.
"What?" I asked.
"You are being very pleasant to me, though we agreed we were enemies."
"Let's try frenemies." I suggested.
"What?" he deadpanned to me.
"Friends and enemies?" I shrugged. Handing him a red cup with beer. He sniffed, pulling a face and shaking his head. He took the one from my hand too, I protested. He grabbed my hand, dragging me away. We entered the kitchen. I had never been this way into the house before. The room was empty, no one stepping inside. Kol grabbed a bottle of vodka and scotch. I eyed him as he pulled a few other ingredients out, pouring a few into a hand mixer. He then added vodka and started to shake it. he turned to me with a grin.
"What are you making?" I asked.
"Cosmopolitan. It would be better then that horrible stuff you call beer." His lip curled up in distaste and I snorted.
"Beer isn't that bad…..after maybe three cups."
"When one's tastebuds have been destroyed…..sounds about right, darling."
He pulled out a glass and poured the red mixture into the cup, filling it before sliding it over to me. He poured himself a scotch before holding the glass up and tilting it my way.
"I will agree to frenemies…. though I do not understand the concept of it."
I picked up the cosmo in my hand and tilted it to him.
"Frenemies." I sang, taking a sip. I moaned. This was amazing. I took another sip before I placed the glass down and smiled at him.
"Two thumbs up!" I said, giving him my two thumbs. He laughed, shaking his head.
"I would say another drink or two and you would be incoherent, love. After that I must insist on water."
I frowned, putting my thumbs down, shaking my head.
"Boo!"
I picked up the glass, taking another sip and savouring it.
"How did you learn to make these?" I asked.
"before I was daggered. I enjoyed learning a new skill. I fancied a lady who enjoyed martini's and wished to impress her." he answered. I nodded.
"I'm impressed." I said, taking another sip.
"Glad to hear it, darling." He smiled.
The door opened and my eyes narrowed a little as Klaus came in with a smile on his face.
"Ah, I see a private party is being held in here….don't mind me….just grabbing this." He had another bottle of scotch in his hand. I opened my mouth a little, smile creeping onto my face.
"Is he drunk?" I asked.
"A wee bit." Kol answered, using his fingers as a demonstration. I had to remember that. I had never seen Klaus look so carefree. He was celebrating and living it up.
Kol walked over to the fridge, pulling out a chilled bottle of water. He slid it across the bench, I caught it.
"Thanks." I grinned, taking it in my hands. I unscrewed the lid before taking a sip. The cold water was amazing pouring down my throat. Kol's eyes never left my throat which had my nerves suddenly spiking.
"Why are you here?" he asked surprising me with the sharp tone. I wasn't use to that tone from him. I flinched again before I blinked a few times. What do I say? Hey, I'm here to distract you and keep you busy why everyone else plots your brothers demise….I shook my head.
"Do you want me to leave?" I asked.
He scowled at me, I felt a little smug that I had answered his question with a question instead. Buzzed Jordan deserves the props, I mused.
"I didn't say that." He snarled. I got off my stool, straightening my dress. Out the corner of my eyes, I could see Kol freeze and feel his intense gaze. I turned with a smile.
"Well, I will leave then."
I turned and made a hasty escape. I tried to push my way through the crowd, feeling a few unwanted hands grabbing at me. I swatted their hands with a glare. One guy, grabbed me into a hug, giving me a slobbery kiss to the cheek. I pulled a face. He put me down before I heard a crack, my eyes bugged watching as hands appeared on either side of his head and snapped his neck. he slumped to the ground, I watched in horror before turning to see Kol glaring at him. I rubbed the kiss from my cheek, my eyes still wide when Kol looked at me.
"Why did you do that?" I asked, feeling my heart beating rapidly.
He shrugged before his eyes narrowed dangerously behind me. I slowly turned to see none other than Damon walking my way.
"There we are. must get her home and tucked into bed…if you are good, I will tuck you in." he bopped my nose. I blinked, pulling back. Scrunching up my face, I just looked at him.
"Hey mate, haven't snapped your neck in while." Kol smiled at Damon. I frowned. He really hated Damon.
"Only here to escort the little Gilbert home safely." Damon raised his hand in the air. I went to move myself between the two when pain exploded in my neck. I screamed, hissing out in pain. My lids felt heavy and the last thing I saw was Kol's worried gaze.