Summary: After Damon and Stefan rescue Elena from Elijah, they forget to also rescue Maddison Bennett, also known as Maddie. Elijah ends up finding her and as time passes they grown an instant connection with one another. Maddie knows that it's wrong and she ultimately shouldn't be with Elijah, but she doesn't care. This is her story.
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Before the Sun Sets
CHAPTER 32 ~ Give Me Love
I DO NOT OWN THE VAMPIRE DIARIES
"You totally have to go!" Cordelia spoke through video chat. Maddie held up her phone to her face, looking at her sister.
"Why?"
After Damon left, Maddie trudged upstairs and took a shower before running out. As she suspected there were people running around all over town. She knew the ball was the primary reason. She was lucky enough that she was able to get her nails and feet done and an eyebrow wax was her bonus treat to herself. When she got home she went straight to Cordelia's room, going to the back of her closet and looking for dresses that she had. Grabbing them she took them to her room. She wished that her mom was home to help her but since she wasn't she sent Cordelia a text of what was happening and her sister called her on Skype.
"Why wouldn't you go?!" Cordelia asked, her voice raised as if there was no question whether or not Maddie would be attending the ball.
Maddie was ready for her sister to ask this question though, so she countered, "Why should I go?"
"Um to have fun! Besides Elijah, your boyfriend," Cordelia's eyes got wide and her head made a duh gesture, "needs a date."
Maddie rolled her eyes, "Doubt it."
"Trouble in paradise?" Cordelia wondered with raised eyebrows, "I mean he just got undaggered so what happened that's pissed you off so bad?"
Maddie frowned, not really knowing what to say, "We just," she paused for a short second, "we aren't on the same page right now."
"About?"
"Anything and everything."
"Like Elena and then his psycho hybrid brother.?"
"Pretty much."
"You still aren't talking to him because he went to see Elena?"
"That's not the only reason!" Maddie snapped. Elijah wasn't aware she knew about that, she still hadn't said anything yet. But saying nothing was driving her crazy. "He didn't even come to me and tell me about Elena. And he never told me about Tatia and he never told me about Katherine even though I put that together myself. Because Elijah didn't even ask me to this stupid ball," Maddie admitted. It hurt more to say it aloud then it did to think about it.
"What?" Cordelia's face harbored a look of shock. "How did you know about the ball then? Who's Tatia and what about Katherine?" Maddie opened her mouth and then closed it. "Don't hold out of me!"
"When we had that stupid dinner Klaus brought up Tatia, who is the original doppleganger. Elijah and Klaus both used to be in love with her. And there's Katherine who Elijah fell in love with and now he's obsessed with Elena." Her bitterness was coming through. She tried to happen but she could hear it in her tone and so could her sister. "Damon came over and told me and Elijah's brother invited me."
"Don't turn into Elena," Cordelia said trying to lighten the mood. Maddie stuck up her middle finger.
"Ha ha, very funny."
"Seriously though, go to this ball have a good time, I mean they're rich aren't they? You better drink the hell out of their alcohol." Maddie rolled her eyes. "And most importantly, when you wear one of my old dresses you better slay everyone's life."
"You make it sound simple."
"It is. Now try on the red dress."
Maddie rolled her eyes, trying on her sister's old purple prom dress. It was alright, but she wasn't sure if she really wanted to wear it.
"Your boobs look good." Cordelia commented.
"I'm not feeling it," Maddie went to take it off but the sound of the house phone stopped her. "Of course someone calls when I'm doing something."
"So ignore it."
"Could be important." Maddie walked over to her desk grabbing the phone. "Hello?"
"Maddie, what are you doing?"
Maddie put the phone on speaker, "Hi mom."
"HEY MAMA!" Cordelia yelled.
"What are you girls doing?"
"Video chatting."
"Exciting, listen Maddie, your daddy and I are going to spend the day and probably night out of town, will you be alright?"
"Yeah mom, I'll be fine."
"Alright, if you need anything give us a call. I will let you know if things change."
"Have fun."
"What are you planning on doing tonight?"
"Hanging out with Damon."
Cordelia rolled her eyes through the screen and Maddie shrugged. It wasn't a lie besides what was she going to tell her that she was going to a ball with a bunch of originals and could only hope that by the end of the night no one got killed.
"Nice, and what is my other daughter up to? Drinking tonight?" The accusation in her voice was strong but Cordelia only laughed.
"Maybe, I don't know yet. I think a bottle of Tequila is calling my name tonight." Janette grumbled out her dislike but that only caused Cordelia to laugh harder. "I'm just kidding mom."
"You know if you wanted to hide what you were doing at school from me you shouldn't allow people to tag you in stuff on Facebook."
"I'm an open book, you can ask me what I'm up to and I'll tell you."
"I can't even deal with you right now. Be safe Maddie, love you both."
"Love you too," Cordelia and Maddie said together before the phone line was cut off.
Cordelia was grinning, "I wish they left town as much when I was home."
"They knew that you would be up to no good."
"I mean can you blame me the vodka was calling." Maddie rolled her eyes. "So, what are you doing for your eighteenth?"
"No idea."
"How are you turning eighteen and you have no plans?"
"Well what should I do?"
"You should be going out. In fact I hope mom and dad remember to get you your balloons."
Maddie chuckled. She had to admit she did want to take the basic Instagram picture with a 1 and 8 balloon in each day. "I have to admit I'm actually excited for the balloons."
"Well since your birthday is on a Friday maybe I'll come for the weekend."
Maddie looked at her sister, "I would honestly love that."
"I hope you don't plan on going to class."
"The way my A.P. Calc life is going I don't have a choice. I'm shocked that I'm even passing."
"I'm shocked your passing history, aren't you always late?"
"Ric loves me."
"Considering you see him outside of school for supernatural bullshit I don't know if I should be alarmed."
"I hate you."
"Love you too boo. Now try on the nude one."
Maddie did as her sister asked, or more like commanded, slipping into the nude colored dress which had silver crystal embellishments all over. It had straps, was a v-neck and would definitely require her to wear heals.
"That's it!" Cordelia said, clapping her hands together. "You are slaying my life in that dress. But then again you slay my life all the time so," she grinned through the camera at Maddie. "How does it feel?"
"Good."
"Go look at yourself in the mirror." Maddie went to the full size mirror and stood tall. She had to admit it did look nice.
"You like?"
"I love it." She noted. She wondered how Elijah would feel seeing her in this dress but then pushed those thoughts away. He hadn't even invited her. Looking down and then back up again she looked into the mirror closely, examining her face, "I'm ready to slay tonight."
Maddie was ready to go. She had her dress on, a pair of heels to give her some height, she caked her face with makeup but in a way that I looked nice and she had her hair done in a braided updo, some strands in her face. She made sure to send her sister the picture that she wanted before leaving. Damon had said he would by six thirty for her, but knowing him and his impatience she was ready by six. and good thing, considering that around six fifteen he was knocking on the door.
"You look amazing." Damon said, giving her an up and down look. She gave him a short smile.
"You don't look bad yourself."
Damon stepped aside and she came out onto her porch. He held out his arm and she took it, "You ready?"
"Are you?"
"Do we really have a choice?"
"If I recall correctly," she began as he helped her down the stairs. She had to hold up some of the dress, "You weren't even invited. You're party crashing."
Damon said nothing, opening up the door for her. She got in having to take a portion of the dresses bottom to set it inside. When she was good he closed the door getting in on his side, "Everyone loves a party crasher."
"Do they really?"
Maddie jumped out of her skin at the Stefan's voice, instantly turning around to look at the younger Salvatore brother. "What are you doing here?"
"You're a smart girl, what do you think?"
"Well it could just be because you don't like Klaus, hence you don't like the rest of them. I'm willing to bet though it had more to do with your girlfriend," she noted, "or is she his girlfriend now? I can't really keep up anymore."
Stefan glared at her. She almost felt bad for what she said before she remembered Chicago and everything that followed. He was evil Stefan now. Even though he was no longer under Klaus' control he still hadn't gone back to normal. She suspected a big part of that was due to the fact that he didn't want to feel the betrayal of Elena and Damon. She knew that he was aware of the kiss they shared or kisses.
"I think it would be best if we all stay away from the Elena subject," Damon muttered, his eyes glancing to her and then back to the road.
"Face it Damon, Elena is always the subject of conversation whether it's meant for her to be or not."
The rest of the ride to the Mikaelson mansion was quiet. No one said anything. It was obvious that the subject of Elena was making everyone uneasy, Maddie's reasons different from Damon and Stefan's. She had a feeling that she would eventually be confronting the doppleganger about her comments to Elijah but she wasn't sure if it would be tonight. Tonight, was the time to see how Elijah would act around her and she him. To see if the spark that she had for him was still holding or drifting.
"Well, would you look at that half of Mystic Falls is here," Damon noted.
"Did you expect anything less?" Wondered Stefan. "They're sending us a message they have no plans on going anywhere."
Damon said nothing, only pulled up and put the car in park. There was a valet waiting for everyone to get out. Damon helped out Maddie and extended his arm to her. She took it and together they walked inside, Stefan behind them. She had known that this place was huge, I mean she had seen it while Klaus was renovating and then they had dinner there but tonight it was truly spectacular. She considered that to be Klaus' style, dramatic.
"This is over the top," Damon muttered.
"What did you expect?" Asked Maddie, looking around. She had expected nothing less than perfection and that was exactly what she got. She could see Mayor Lockwood talking to some people. She could even spot some people that worked at the hospital but she didn't make eye contact. Not like they could say anything about her attendance.
"Any site of Elena?" Damon asked Stefan.
"Nope."
So much for staying off of the Elena subject, Maddie thought trying not to roll her eyes at the brothers. While she used to feel bad for them, all she now felt was irritation. What they both needed to do was let her go and move on. She played with both of their feelings for her own gain.
Maddie slightly jumped when she felt Damon's hand on her lower back. Gently pushed her murmuring, "Let's go this way."
"What are you doing?"
"I don't know about you but I am in dire need of alcohol."
She rolled her eyes, "I'm not sure if they're serving Bourbon Damon."
"Then they are awful hosts." Damon note, while taking two glasses of champagne from a near by waiter. He handed one to Maddie. She just stared, "The cost is clear. C'mon. We both you know you want some."
Maddie eyed the glass. It wouldn't hurt her to have one and no one was paying attention. Not like they would say anything to her face about it. She shrugged, taking the glass and taking a sip. It was really good, so she quickly finished it before handing it back to Damon. He was grinning at he finished his. "You know you should enjoy the taste not rush it."
"Damon, you aren't getting me drunk tonight."
"Pitty."
"I hate you sometimes. You love me." As a waiter walked by Damon traded Maddie's empty glass for a fresh one. "Ah, Carol. Let's go say hi."
"I'd rather stand over here."
"Not a fan?"
"Who is?" She muttered knowing he could hear her. Together the pair walked over to Carol Lockwood.
"Hello Carol," Damon handed her a glass which she took with a smile.
"Hello." She glanced at Maddie nodding her head. "Maddison."
"You can call me Maddie."
Carol took a sip of her drink, looking back at Damon. Together they toasted before Damon began his sarcastic monologue, "Hanging out with your new besties?"
Carol rolled her eyes looking away as Damon drank, his eyes scattering the place. Maddie knew he was looking for Elena. "I'm the mayor Damon," Carol leaned in to him slightly, lowering her voice, "when the oldest, deadliest, family of vampires moves into your town you welcome them, with a smile."
"Well at least you know who you're borrowing that cup of sugar from."
Carol gave him a serious look, "I'm trying to protect this town. They've assured me they want peace and I've assured them that I'd enforce it."
Maddie almost snorted, Klaus and peace. She just couldn't see it. Unless having his family back had made him turn a new leaf, which she doubted. At the end of the day she was well aware that Klaus wanted what he wanted and planned to get it, no matter what everyone else thought or how it would affect them.
"Mayor Lockwood," ugh oh, Maddie thought, looking at Kol. She couldn't help but notice he was almost like a mini Elijah. He looked good cleaned up. "We haven't formally met. Kol Mikaelson." Kol kissed her hand. "I hope your lovely town embraces us just as much as we plan to embrace it."
Damon took a slight step in front of Carol, "Damon Salvatore. Have we met?" Maddie wasn't sure what his game was but she felt like hitting him slightly. She didn't need any trouble tonight and neither did he.
Kol smiled towards Carol, "I've met a lot of people." He then looked back at Damon, "And you don't particularly stand out."
Unable to hold it in, Maddie let out a slight laugh causing Kol to look her way. "Ah, here is my lovely date."
She raised an eyebrow, "I don't remember accepting your invitation."
At the same time Damon took a step closer to Kol. Maddie was positive he was trying to intimidate him but it wasn't working. He spoke, "She's here with me.
Kol's smile only got bigger and he stepped closer to Damon, "I love a challenge. But from what I hear aren't you interested in your brother's girl? Surely the lovely Maddison doesn't want to deal with that tonight, do you?" He stared at Maddie who could only bite her lip from the look on Damon's face. "My point exactly," he held out his hand, "shall we?"
Maddie looked between them. Damon was giving her the "you can not be serious" face. Carol was watching, curious and Kol was just grinning. When she looked back at Damon he wasn't even giving her the time of day. She followed his eye sight. Elena had just arrived and was shaking off her coat.
She rolled her eyes looking at Kol, "We shall."
"Lovely."
"You know," Maddie said as they walked through crowds of people, "there is no need to antagonize him."
"Why not? It's fun."
He stopped by a small round table. He stood on the opposite side of her looking at her. "You continue to surprise me Maddison."
"If you don't start calling me Maddie I will not talk to you for the rest of the night."
"And when I just keep popping up everywhere you turn?"
"Then I will save her from you." Rebekah, who was dressed in a beautiful green gown appeared, joining them. "You look amazing." She said to Maddie.
"You too. Green looks good on you." Rebekah smiled. Not one of those smirks she always gave but a real smile. It was nice to see her happy.
"Have you seen Matt?"
Maddie frowned, "Matt ? No. why?"
"Just curious."
Why would Mat show up? I mean he is probably at work unless …, "Did you invite him?"
Rebekah gave her a look and then she looked at Kol before announcing her departure, "I will see you later. I have to go and say hi to some friends."
"What friends?" Kol wondered aloud, "You don't have any friends."
Maddie glared at him. "You know you could be nicer to her?"
"Why? So I can end up back in a box with a knife in my heart?"
"What is that supposed to mean?"
"Don't let her fool you. She is the most conniving of us all."
"What's your problem with her?"
Kol snorted, grabbing a glass from a nearby waiter. "Lovely Maddison you have a lot to learn about my family if you are going to be a part of it."
Her mouth opened in closed. She wanted to let his words sink in. "Like?" She wanted to know more but instead of responding, he raised his glass and nodded his head towards her before drinking.
"Excuse me Mr. Mikaelson," the pair turned to a young man, he had on the same outfit as the waiters but he didn't have a tray. "Your mother is requesting your presence."
"Ah, let the festives begin." Kol stood. "See you soon."
She watched him walk off, saying nothing. She stood there in silence. Pondering her own thoughts. you have a lot to learn about my family if you are going to be a part of it. Was she going to be a part of their family? Really a part of it? She didn't know but from the way Kol spoke it seemed like they, or he, expected her to be. While it scared the shit out of her it also gave her comfort. She could see herself getting used to them all.
"You look amazing Maddie!"
She blinked twice, snapping out of her fantasy about being a part of the Mikaelson family to see Caroline. She looked gorgeous in her blue dress. "Wow, great dress."
Caroline looked down, a soft smile taking over her features, "Thank you."
"Did you just get here?"
"Yeah, it seems like everyone from Mystic Falls is here."
"Have you seen Matt?"
"No, why? Is he here with her?"
"By her do you mean Rebekah?"
"Don't give me that look," Caroline could see Maddie's face. It was a look of amusement, slight annoyance and compassion. "She is so bad for him."
"Why?"
"She's an original."
"So is Klaus."
"I don't like Klaus!" Caroline defended.
"I never said you did but you're getting awfully defensive."
Caroline glared. "Anyways, she is trying to take over cheerleading and be the it girl of Mystic Falls."
"Is she now?"
"Maddie!"
"I like Rebekah."
"You also like Damon."
She chuckled, "For now. But I think Matt needs someone good and Rebekah would be the perfect girl."
"Whatever you say." Maddie left it at that. She really did want to enjoy the night, even if she had her reservations much earlier, she was here now and in the mood to have fun.
"Is Bonnie here?"
The mention of her cousin caught her off guard. She hadn't seen her in awhile and she figured it was better that way. All they really did now was argue. She hadn't really seen her since Caroline's birthday anyways.
"I wouldn't know."
"You two just need to make up. Your fights are ridiculous."
"I don't want to talk about Bonnie tonight Caroline. Or the supernatural or anything else fucked up really. I just want to have a nice time."
"Sorry."
She nodded. Looking around she noticed people walking past her. "Where are they going?"
Caroline shrugged. Together the two of them followed everyone to the entrance of the house. Everyone was facing the stairway. She noticed all of the originals on the stairs. Except their mother.
"Having fun?" She didn't even jump at the sound of Damon's voice behind her, having spotted him when she first entered with Caroline. "Actually I am. Why? Are you not enjoying sharing your date?"
"Well I thought you were my date until you left."
"You knew I wasn't your date. Don't even try it."
"I'm honestly offended."
She gave him a playful smile, "Good. You need to be knocked down a bit." He smiled back, enjoying their little banter.
"Ah, if everyone could gather please." Maddie's eyes went straight to Elijah. Damn. He looked amazing. Not that seeing him in a suite and tie was any different but it never failed to amaze her. His hair was slicked back too, she couldn't help notice. She wanted to run her hands through it. He was just so damn handsome. Everything about him was appealing to her, especially now. She practically forgot that they hadn't been on "good terms" lately, if that' show she should consider it.
Looking around she saw Finn and Rebekah standing there, not really showing any emotion. Klaus looked irritated and Kol well, Kol just looked himself. She couldn't help look over to the right when she saw a figure approaching him and his siblings. It was his mother. Esther, if she remembered correctly. "You know whenever my mother brings our family together like this it's tradition for us to commence the evening with a dance."
"You see who I see?" Damon's question caused her to look over.
Stefan was standing beside him, "Oh yeah."
Elijah continued, "Tonight's pick is a centuries old waltz."
"How fitting," muttered Caroline.
Looking around Elijah slightly held up his glass. It was the first time Maddie noticed it in his hand, "So if all of you could find yourselves a partner, please join us."
Fuck. She had no intention of doing a waltz or any other dance tonight. She figured they would have it but that didn't mean she wanted to do it. And even if she did, she didn't really have a technical date. She was sure Damon would try and beat Stefan to the punch of dancing with Elena. Klaus, who she would consider was going to try and get Caroline since he was obsessed with her. She could avoid it. Everyone was scrounging around for a partner so she could make her way to the bar. She took a small step backwards before turning around. She began walking casually back towards where and Kol were before. She almost got far when a hand clasped around her elbow. She turned her head.
Kol.
"Leaving already?"
"Something like that."
"Dance with me."
"I'm not really a dancer."
"Nonsense."
She sighed in defeat, he was practically pulling her and it was obvious he wasn't going to give up. "I don't want to dance."
"It's family tradition," he insisted, giving her is asinine smile. "If you're going to eventually be a Mikaelson you must get used to it."
There he goes again, she thought to herself. Hinting at her becoming a Mikaelson. She had her hand looped around his as they entered another room in the house. Everyone with their partners. She didn't realize until a little while after that Damon and Elena were in front of her and Kol.
Give me love, like her
"I have no idea what I'm doing," Maddie whispered as Kol turned her so she that they were facing a couple, or pair since she didn't know if they were together, across from them.
"Follow my lead," Kol spoke. "Bow your head slighly." She did as he said.
'Cause lately I've been waking up alone
"Good, now walk."
Paint splattered teardrops on my shirt
He slightly lifted her hand and she took that as her cue to do a little turn, "Hand on my shoulder." He spoke clasping her other hand in his.
Told you I'd let them go
And that I'll fight my corner
Maybe tonight I'll call ya
After my blood turns into alcohol
No, I just wanna hold ya
"So basically all we do is turn?" She laughed.
"I guess you can look at it that way."
"Well considering that's all we've been doing so far I'm going to look at it like that."
Give a little time to me or burn this out
We'll play hide and seek to turn this around
All I want is the taste that your lips allow
"You know you're quite good at this."
"I had a great teacher," she noted. As they continued to dance she noticed Matt who was with Rebekah. She couldn't help but throw him a huge grin which she returned.
"I see the quarterback is here."
Her face went from soft to hard in an instance, "Leave him alone."
"A little defensive for him, should my brother be worried?"
"Considering I'm dancing with his brother I figure he would be more worried about that."
"Not worried," Kol noted, "as you folks like to say pissed off."
Her heart began to pound slightly faster. "If I recall correctly you practically dragged me out here."
"You'll come to learn that regardless we vampires are possessive."
Elijah sure didn't act like it, "Noted."
"So why did you come here tonight?" Kol wondered, his curiosity shinning through. "I mean if it wasn't to be my date."
"I'm no one's date," she clarified. "I'm here on my own."
"And you're here because?"
"I guess we can call it curiosity."
"It has nothing to do with the fact that you and my brother are going through a lovers quarrel?" Her mouth opened and closed like a fish, her eyes wide. Kol slightly leaned closer to her, "We know everything love. I mean c'mon we are originals." She felt like asking him what he knew. What he had heard. She wasn't sure if he had heard from Rebekah or maybe he had been badgering Elijah. Or maybe it was Klaus causing trouble? She couldn't guess. But she couldn't see Elijah openly telling them that they weren't speaking.
My, my, my, my, oh give me love
My, my, my, my, oh give me love
My, my, my, my, oh give me love
Give me love like never before
"Don't panic now." Kol suddenly said, stretching out their arms before turning her and letting her go. A part of her wanted to scream when she felt someone else's arms but the hands felt familiar. Comfortable.
"Elijah," she breathed out.
"Maddison." She titled her head slightly giving him a look but couldn't even correct him. The feeling of his arms feeling to good. He didn't say anything else either, only smiled back and began to go in step with her, harmonizing to the music in the background.
Give me love like never before
'Cause lately I've been craving more
And it's been awhile but I still feel the same
"Are you having a good time?"
"I am," she admitted.
"I see my brother's been keeping you company." While he did a good job of hiding it, she could just about feel his irritation.
Maybe I should let you go
"Maybe had my boyfriend asked me he wouldn't of had to worry about that."
Maddie 1, Elijah 0.
You know I'll fight my corner
And that tonight I'll call ya
After my blood is drowning in alcohol
No I just wanna hold ya
"Would you have said yes?"
She slightly stopped not caring how it would affect everyone else. "Of course I would have."
"I was under the impression that you still weren't speaking to me." Elijah continued the dance then. In a way she felt like it was his way of letting her know that he was the one in control.
"Would we speak or argue? I can't really tell the difference anymore."
"I would say we have been having casual conversation."
Give a little time to me or burn this out
We'll play hide and seek to turn this around
All I want is the taste that your lips allow
"Accusing me of having feelings for Klaus is causal conversation?" She asked looking over his shoulder. At that exact moment she made eye contact with Klaus. He raised an eyebrow and had a small smirk to which she slightly glared and rolled her eyes. That proved to be a wrong decision as well since her eyes landed on Kol's smirking face. It was like she couldn't escape them.
"I don't recall accusing you of anything."
"Not stating it blankly doesn't mean the accusation wasn't there." She noted. She hadn't wanted to argue but she could see that without openly talking about it there would be a wall. She sought to tear it down. For good.
My, my, my, my, oh give me love
My, my, my, my, oh give me love
Elijah went to open to open his mouth, but following in suit they changed partners again.
"You," she sighed.
"Me." The hybrid grinned.
"I didn't know you and my brother were fighting over me."
"Don't sound so happy!" She snapped. "And don't flatter yourself either. It's not just about you."
"Right, my other brother," laughed Klaus.
"I hate you right now." She didn't find any of this funny.
"Relax love. You and my brother have a unique love story."
"You think so?"
"Most definitely. I mean anyone who gets my older brother to commit to them must have something special to them."
She smiled at him, her cheeks rising, "This can't be true, Klaus Mikaelson complementing someone."
"It doesn't happen often."
"Unless you're Caroline." His shocked face didn't last long. In fact it was barley there. "It's cool, I kind of dig you to together."
"If only she felt the same."
"Then prove yourself to her."
"And if she continues to show her distate for me?"
"Then it's her loss." Maddie said as he spun her around. Klaus said nothing and neither did she. They finished the dance and it ended it with small smiles before going their separate ways. Maddie searched for Elijah but didn't see him. Walking around she could see the backdoors open. Curious she walked outside interested in seeing what the outside was currently set up to look like.
"Why did I know that you would come here?"
She didn't move from her spot. She was currently standing in the gazebo, which was perfect. Even though there wasn't much to look at but the yard, the silence was welcoming to her.
"I don't know. Maybe because in the short amount of time we've known each other there are some things that have just become predictable."
"I suppose." She closed her eyes, enjoying the air that hit her face. It was nice.
"It's so beautiful out here." She stated. Finally turning around she saw Elijah standing there. Looking perfect as usual. She watched him walk up the two steps into the gazebo. He didn't stop until he was standing directly in front of her. Looking down at her. She didn't cower at his gaze. Only looked back. Elijah moved his hands, cupping her cheeks in his hands. He slightly moved in and she thought he would kiss her. It felt like years since she had the blessing of feeling his lips against hers. Instead it seemed like he just took another step closer so that they were almost touching. She looked down as his hands moved from her face, to her shoulder and down her arms to her hands. He clasped their hands together, causing her to look up again.
"What are you doing?"
"Keeping you close," he murmured before closing the distance between their lips. She pressed herself into him, feeling his clothes against hers. She kept their hands locked. The kiss was sweet. Just their lips moving against one another but to soon Elijah decided to pull away. He took his hands out of hers, placing one of her hands on his shoulders and clasping her other hand with his.
She chuckled, "Dancing again?"
"Of course."
"Theirs no music."
"We don't need it anyway."
And in that moment none of it mattered. Not Elena, Katherine, Tatia, Damon, Klaus, Kol or anyone else. It was just them.
"You know I can't dance."
"You're doing fine," he said spinning her around causing her to laugh.
"I'm sure you've had better partners."
"You're the only one that matters."
She felt her heart melt. "Thank you."
They continued dancing in the gazebo. Their eyes locked. Only noticing each other. No one else mattering but them. That's why when he stopped she was caught off guard. "What's wrong?"
"We have company." Elijah murmured, moving his hand to cup her cheek. His thumb running back and forth over it.
"It better not be your annoying ass brother," she chuckled, hearing footsteps.
Elijah chuckled too asking, "Which one."
That caused her to let out an actual laugh before she turned to see who was there. It was a photographer. "I'm sorry to interrupt but your mother has requested I get pictures of everyone, especially her children tonight."
Elijah nodded, "Of course." Maddie made a move to pull away but he hardened his grasp on her hands, "What are you doing?"
"He wants your picture."
"He wants our picture," Elijah corrected.
Maddie felt heat rushing to her face, suddenly embarrassed. She wasn't sure why though. He was just going to take their picture. She could see a flash but she hadn't been looking at the camera, instead she was looking into Elijah's eyes. She moved her face to look into the camera and smile and the photographer took another picture.
"Thank you," he murmured before scurrying off.
Taking in a deep breath, Maddie pulled away, turning around and going back to face the yard, looking at the flowers, "I wish we could stay here, in this moment." Elijah didn't say anything. He only stayed behind her, wanting to allow her to get her thoughts out. "Why didn't you want to talk about Tatia?" Maddie finally asked aloud, turning back around, "Did you not want me to know that you used to fancy a doppelganger? I mean I can put two and two together that you liked Katherine."
Elijah kept his facial expression normal, no muscles moving at all. "Is this what's been bothering you?"
There was no point in denying it, so she responded, "There are a lot of things that have been bothering me, and yes this is one of them."
"Tatia is in the past."
"And now she's being brought up in the future." She tried not to show to much emotion and tried to keep her voice down.
"What do you want me to tell you?"
"The truth would be nice."
"A long time ago, I fancied a girl and so did my brother. We said hateful things to each other, even fought over her. My mother hated it."
"So she killed her?" Elijah got quiet so Maddie took that as her yes. "Wow, I'm sorry."
Looking like he was in another world for a section Elijah murmured, "So am I."
Maddie didn't really want to keep the conversation going, but she knew that all in all they needed to clear the air, "So why didn't you tell me that you went to see Elena the night you were supposed to be handling family business."
"I see you and Rebekah have been speaking."
"It should have been you and me speaking." She said. "We can go through this all day, I didn't talk to you or you didn't talk to me but the point is we should have been communicating with each other. Letting this," she gestured to the space between them, "go on is ridiculous."
"I agree."
Finally! She thought. We're getting somewhere. "So tell me, why did you go see Elena that night?"
"Which night are you referring to?"
She felt herself getting angry, she had been fine and now it was like she was seething, "Have you been seeing her every night or something?" She tried to make her tone sound jokingly but it wasn't working. "I was talking about the night you undaggered your siblings and said you had family business. Last time I checked she isn't family," she had meant to stop but kept going, "actually doesn't your family hate her?"
Elijah raised a slight eyebrow, "If you must know I was saving her from my sister."
"Why would she need-," she cut herself off. Of course Rebekah would want vengeance against Elena for stabbing a dagger into her back. "You could have called Damon or Stefan. It's no secret that they will drop everything to come to her rescue."
"My mother wanted me to go to her and promise her that nothing would happen to her and her family. All she wants is peace."
Maddie snorted, "Another thing that could have been done over the phone. And is that why you asked me about Klaus after you saw her? Hinting that we were close? What, did you get that from Elena?"
"I had been daggered for awhile she was just keeping me informed."
"No she was doing what Elena does best, causing trouble."
"Why is it that you hate her so much?"
"Why is it that half you can't see she is a massive manipulator?" Maddie fired back. Elijah said nothing. "Obviously we aren't getting anywhere with this conversation." She made her move to walk past him. And she did when he caught her arm.
They stood there, facing opposite sides but connected.
"I'm not interested fighting with you."
"I don't want to fight either," she told him. "But I can't go on pretending that there isn't a space between us." With that being said she pulled her arm out of his, walking back into the house.
Maddie wasn't sure how much longer it had been since her conversation outside with Elijah. She was now standing by Matt and Rebekah, inside around a whole bunch of people. Waiters were handing out glasses for everyone. She had one in her hand but wasn't exactly interested in drinking.
There was a clink clink sound before a voice took over. "Good evening ladies and gentlemen. Waiters are coming around with champagne. I invite you to all join me in raising a glass. It provides me with no greater joy than to see my family back together as one." Maddie noticed how she looked around the room, her eyes going to her children.
"What's with the frown?" Matt murmured. She shrugged, not wanting to make note of anything. It just, didn't seem right. It felt fake to be honest.
"I'd like to thank you all for being a part of this spectacular evening. Cheers."
"Cheers," everyone else replied, raising their glasses and drank however Maddie declined. She wasn't really in the mood. In fact all she wanted to do now was go home. Her eyes scanned around. Rebekah, who was on the other side of Matt took a sip. She saw Kol standing next to Finn, taking a drink. She could see Klaus and Caroline drinking together. Still scanning the room she could see Elijah standing by none other than Elena, drinking his glass. Irritation and anger filled her.
"You alright?" Matt wondered.
She nodded, "Yeah, I think I've had enough for one night though. I'll probably head out soon."
"Me too," Matt noted.
"I'll be right back," Rebekah announced, she had made eye contact with Kol and didn't like the look on his face.
Maddie watched Rebekah walk away and she also noted Kol following behind. When she was sure that they were out of site she faced Matt fully, "You can tell me to stop being nosy but I can't help it," Maddie began, "are you two an item now?"
Matt chuckled, "No, she's my … friend."
"You sound unsure."
"Because he is," Caroline noted walking over.
"Don't start again Care, please."
"I already told her you guys would be cute together."
Caroline glared at Maddie and Matt only laughed, "You're both way too much."
"But you love us," Caroline noted.
"I mean, aren't you here with Klaus?" Matt asked.
Caroline only groaned, "Don't talk about it."
"Better than Tyler," Maddie said, lifting the full glass that she hadn't drank out of yet in the air.
Caroline mock glared, "I love Tyler."
"You're just about the only one."
Not really meaning to Matt cracked a smile, but he got rid of it as soon as he saw the look on Caroline's face. He spoke seriously, "Not funny."
The trio looked at each other but evidently couldn't help but laugh together. It was moments like these that she loved to cherish. A good laugh with friends was something she didn't get very often. The thought hit her and it was terrible but nonetheless it was true.
"Are you guys leaving soon?" Asked Caroline.
Maddie nodded, "Yeah, I am. I have to find Damon though since he's my ride."
"I can take you," Matt offered.
"You sure?" He nodded. "Alright, I'm going to find Damon and tell him goodbye."
"Can you take me too?" Caroline wondered. Matt nodded again. Maddie had assumed Caroline drove, but she said she had gotten a ride and that had been that. Seeing the look on her face she didn't question it. She assumed it had something to do with Klaus though.
"Alright, I'll meet you guys back here in like five minutes," Maddie stated. The small trio nodded before going to part their separate ways. As Maddie went to find Damon she could see the back of Matt as he headed up the stairs. She figured he was looking for Rebekah so that he could say goodbye to her.
After wandering around for what felt like forever, she finally spotted Damon. He was about to grab her and take her away when she pushed him off. Even though she was looking at his back, she could practically see his irritation. His shoulders were getting tense. She wondered what they were arguing about, besides Elena's presence.
"No I'm at you because I love you." Maddie felt her eyes go a little wide. It was no secret to her that Damon was in love with Elena but she didn't think he would ever reveal it aloud.
"Well maybe that's the problem." Elena's response made Maddie want to hit her again. It was bad enough that she played Damon and Stefan against one another but now she was telling Damon that his love for her was a problem. Seeing the look on Damon's face she began to backtrack, "No, no that's not what I meant-," Maddie rolled her eyes as she listened.
"No I got it Elena." Damon spoke loud and clear. "I care too much. I'm a reliability. How ironic is that."
Watching from her stance Maddie felt bad for Damon. He finally loves someone and he think that they might have real feelings for him only to be told that he cares about them to much. It had to hurt. She was so lost in her thoughts, she hadn't even seen Caroline approach them. That was until they approached her. It was like she was standing there off in a daze and then Caroline, Damon and Elena were in front of her. "What's wrong?"
"We can't find Matt," Caroline explained.
She frowned at her friends revelation, "Weren't we just with him?" It couldn't have been that long ago, she thought to herself.
Caroline shrugged, a nervous expression crossing her face, "I don't know. I went to say goodbye to Klaus," no one missed the look that Damon sent her away but everyone chose to ignore it, "and then I went searching for him but couldn't find him. I even sent a text to his phone."
Maddie nodded, "I'll check upstairs." Before any of them, really Damon, could protest she walked away. On her way up she couldn't help but admire the beauty of the staircases. Everything about them was perfect, the design, the color, everything. When she was finally on the second floor she looked around. This was her first time up there. She smirked when she noticed that it was a circle, so no matter which way she went it would take her back to where she started.
Moving to the right she began walking, until she saw the back of someone that looked like Matt. She walked closer and stopped just in time to see him shaking the hand of none other than Kol.
"Matt." Turning his head, Matt looked at Maddie. Agony screeching across his face. "Stop it!" She looked away from Matt to Kol.
Kol grinned, "Why?" Matt was on the ground then, yelling in agony.
Before she could bite back, a swish of air passed by and Damon was in front of her, "Hey, hey, hey easy on the hand." She could see the back of his head cock to the side, "guy's a quarterback."
"DAMON!" Maddie yelled out, as she watched him vampire speed to Kol before throwing him over the balcony. Her mouth gaped open when Damon jumped off after him, "Stay here," she murmured to Matt, leaving and running down the stairs. She noticed everyone watching as she ran like her ass was on fire but she didn't care. Walking out of the doors she was just in time to see Damon deliver Kol a final blow before snapping his neck. "DAMON!" She yelled again.
Stefan ran past her, slightly blocking her view, calling out to his brother. Damon stood tall, turning his head to face Stefan. "Are you crazy?"
The sound of footsteps made her turn around. Finn was the first to walk out, followed by Rebekah, Elijah and Klaus. Elena soon came running out then. She turned back around, Damon was now fully facing all of them.
"Maybe a little," Damon spoke, responding to Stefan's question. He was looking past everyone, into Elena's eyes. "Far be it for me to cause a problem."
Maddie knew then that this was all because of his anger towards her. They all stood and watched as Damon turned around, stalking off. They all watched him until he was out of sight. Kol still lay on the ground, his neck broken.
"This is all your fault," Maddie shot at Elena. Elena, like a fish gaped at her opening and closing her mouth. "Had you just let him take you home this wouldn't have happened."
"I didn't mean for this to happen."
"You never mean for anything to happen."
"Give it a rest Maddie," Stefan said. Of course he was stepping to her defense.
"Oh shut up Stefan, shouldn't you be sulking in the corner somewhere?" Her eyes moved over to the originals before back to his, she could see Klaus smiling. Obviously happy with her comment towards Stefan.
"You're blaming Elena instead of Kol."
"They're both to blame!" She snapped. "She shouldn't be messing with Damon's head," she looked directly at her, "either you want him or you want Stefan, make up your mind already!" She then turned toward the originals, looking at all of them, "And Kol shouldn't have broken Matt's hand!" Oh shit, Matt! She was ready to run back in when she could see him walking out, an angry looking Caroline with him. "Are you alright?"
Matt nodded, not saying anything, "Let's get out of here."
Caroline was shooting daggers at Klaus, "This is all your brothers fault."
"Damon's already delt with him love." Maddie didn't miss the look on Caroline's face as her cheeks flushed slightly.
When she and Matt got closer to Maddie she could see the keys in Matt's hand. His face still looked like he was in agony. "I'll drive," Maddie said, taking the keys from Matt and walking in front of him and Caroline. The originals all stood on the steps of their home, watching the trio leave. Each of them contemplating their own thoughts.
"I'm sorry." Maddie said to Matt. They had just dropped off Caroline and were now at Maddie's house.
"Don't worry about it." Matt was staring ahead as he came to a stop. Refusing to look at her. Unfortunately his hand was crushed, but it wasn't terrible. The terrible thing was that he didn't have health insurance, something he had just found out.
Maddie sat there, unsure of what to say. Had her dad been there she could have probably taken care of it and gotten him to help Matt without anyone else knowing. However and her mom were away. Knowing he didn't want her pity she decided to just leave it alone, "If you need anything please call me."
He nodded, still not looking at her, "I will."
Maddie locked up the doors as soon as she was in the house. She let her back rest against it, leaning her head back thinking about the events from the day. Kol's invitation, her arrival with Damon, the dance with Elijah, the gazebo, Matt's hand and Damon snapping Kol's neck. Slowly she drew out a long exasberated breath before a yawn came out. She was tired, she could feel it. Her body wanted sleep. Getting herself together she heading up the stairs. The minute she reached her room she went over to her phone. She had so many messages.
Cordelia – You are going to slay tonight! Have fun.
Cordelia – I expect to be texted details! And I want pictures.
Cordelia – How is it going?
Missed call from Cordelia.
Cordelia – Don't tell me you left your phone at home. C'mon Mads.
Mom – Hi sweetheart, how are you?
Mom – You must be napping, but you're father and I will be back sometime in the morning.
Dad – You good kiddo?
A yawn escaped her. It had been a long night and she was tired. She didn't bother to read anymore, she texted her parents that she was good and going to be soon. She then told Cordelia that she would explain everything in the morning. Putting her phone back down on the dresser, she put her hand down on it to use it for support as she took off her heals before she walked over to her full-length mirror. Green eyes staring into green eyes. She turned her hand backwards, reaching for the zipper, but not fully being able to get it. It had been a pain in the ass to get the zipper when she originally put it on, she could see she was going to face those same problems to get it off.
"Need some help?"
Her head immediately snapped straight. She could see Elijah through the mirror. He was still in his tux, looking as handsome as ever. "What are you doing here?"
"Offering assistance," Elijah stated coming closer to her. He walked until he was directly behind her and unzipped her dress for her. His ran his hand slightly down her bare back which gave her a chill before she remembered her irritation with him from earlier.
She turned around, "Thank you but I am in no mood for another argument with you tonight." She was tired and she didn't want to fight with him anymore. She just wanted to change into pajamas and go to bed. She began to take her hands out of the arms. He just stood there staring at her, "What?" She snapped. She could feel a breeze hitting her back as the dress was now open. She looked down. Oh shit. She had no bra on and the only thing that was stopping her breasts from being exposed to Elijah was her hand holding the front of the dress in front of her.
She was well aware of the tension between them, but it was no longer anger. It was beginning to turn sexual.
He stared at her before his eyes raked over body which was most likely going to be exposed within seconds. Maddie felt her breath getting heavier, as she was slightly loosening her hold on her dress. Elijah was obviously noticing it too. Even though she had turned around she was still standing in front of him.
"This dress is going to fall down," she felt stupid after she made the statement. She was pretty sure he could tell.
"Yes, it is."
"I don't have a bra on."
"Would you like me to leave?"
No. She wanted to know what would happen if he stayed. "Do you want to leave?" It happened so quick, she went to move her hands slightly and in a moment she let go and the dress was on the ground at a pile to her feet. She had her arms at her sides.
It flickered in her mind to cover herself but she didn't want to. Not with the way he was looking at her. A part of her liked the fact that he was looking at her with such, such … lust.
She went to speak but before she could say anything a gust of wind hit her. All of her thoughts of sleep were now gone. She was wide awake. Elijah looked away from her chest and their eyes met. She let out a slight shock sound when his mouth crashed onto hers. This wasn't like the many kisses they had shared before. This was pure need. He didn't wait for an invitation before his tongue invaded her mouth, devowering hers. She let out a loud moan, wrapping her arms around his neck. His hands drifted along her naked back, letting his fingers drift up and down slightly before they went for the kill grabbing her ass and pushing her to him. He lifted her up and she wrapped her legs around his torso. A part of her new it was kind of fucked up that they had just been arguing an hour or two earlier and now they were getting all hot and heavy but she couldn't deny that she was enjoying it. She wanted it.
She kept her arms wrapped around his neck, even when he sat her down on her bed. He slightly pulled away. "Tell me to stop."
I don't want you to stop. She knew they weren't going to have sex tonight but she couldn't deny the touches that haunted her dreams. The touches that she desperately wanted from him. She looked him in the eyes, "Don't stop, touch me."
Elijah pulled away and she figured he was going to disappear. She began to frown but it was wiped from her face as he took off his jacket and then the tie. She bit the corner of her lip. He still had on his dress shirt. Moving up to him she slightly popped a button of the shirt open, before another and then another. "It's only fair that I don't have a shirt on you can at least open up yours."
She felt his body vibrate with his laugh. Leaning her head forward she placed a kiss to his chest. Before another kiss. Her face in his chest. Pulling away she looked up into his eyes. They were smiling at her. She grabbed the top of his open shirt, pulling him to her. Her lips quickly finding his and her tongue invading his mouth. She moaned loudly as their tongues did a dance together, entwining. Their bodies moving against one another.
After what felt like hours of lustful kissing Elijah pulled away, she began to protest in moans but he moved his lips to her neck. Giving her pulse a soft kiss before sucking. Her head leaned back into her mattress, her body pressing forward to his. She felt herself getting hot when his mouth moved towards her ear, "Can I touch you?"
"Please."
"Are you sure?"
Maddie nodded. Taking his hands in her face, "I'm positive."
"Say it."
"I want you to touch me."
Elijah continued to stare into her eyes before his gaze moved lower. He was staring at her breasts which were on full display for him. He not only moved his body lower, but his head. She took in a breath, ready for whatever pleasure he was willing to give to her. He was holding himself above her, resting his weight on his hands. She couldn't stop her sounds as his breath moved the middle of her chest, giving her light kisses. She wanted his kisses elsewhere and he knew it.
Slowly, he moved his right hand to her breast, lightly running his finger over her nipple. He took his other hand, playing with both nipples, one in each hand.
"Stop teasing."
Elijah said nothing at first, only chuckled. "What is it you want?"
"You know what I want."
"I'm sure I do, but I want you to tell me."
"I want your kisses there."
"Where is there?"
She was so embarrassed. This was the last thing she expected to be doing tonight and while she wouldn't take it back she wanted him to stop playing with her and just give into her desires. She moved her hands over his, "Here."
"Tell me."
She let out an exasperated sigh, "On my breasts."
Before she could do anything else she was moaning. His tongue was around her nipples, lapping away. If he was just making her breasts feel that way she could only imagine how he could make other parts of her body feel. "Oh my god." He quickly switched to the other, giving it the same amount of attention. When he finally pulled away he looked into her hooded eyes. He was going to kiss her when she beat him to it, leaning up and switching them over so she was now on top instead of the bottom.
His hand cupped her face as he lay kisses on her lips, "You looked beautiful tonight." Kiss. "I wanted to kill every man who looked at you."
"No one was looking at me."
"They were, all of them." Kiss. "I wanted to take you in my arms so they would all know that you are mine." Kiss.
"I am yours."
"I know," he spoke pressing into her body. Her mouth opened when she felt him. Wow. He felt hard … and huge. Running her hand down his chest, she moved it slightly further down. Elijah stopped his kisses, wanting to see what she would do. Wanting to see how far she would go.
Unfortantely they both never got the answer. The blaring noise was loud and obnixous. Maddie moved her forehead against Elijah's, "Ignore it. They'll stop calling."
"You should see who it is."
"Why?"
"Could be important." Knowing he was right she groaned, rolling off of him. She made no attempts to actually leave her bed though so he went and got her house phone off of her desk for her. She glared at him. "Answer it."
"Lay next to me." She moved over and with a short smile, Elijah sat down and she rolled her eyes taking the phone.
"Yeah?"
"Why aren't you answering your cell phone?!"
"Care?"
"Yeah."
"What do you want?"
"Can you come over?"
"Are you alright?"
"Yeah, I just … I don't really wanna be alone tonight."
Before she could say anything, Elijah kissed her cheek, before moving his lips to her ear, "Go."
"Give me half an hour."
"THANKS MADDIE! I'll let you pick out the movies that we watch."
"You're welcome," she said hanging up the phone. "Why do you want me to go?"
"You should spend time with your friends."
"I'd rather spend time with you."
"I'm sure you would." She slightly moved so that she was close to him. Planting a kiss on his lips which he returned before pulling away.
"Go get dressed."
She smiled in his face and whispered, "Yes sir." She knew at that moment he wanted her. She could tell by his eyes. Smiling at her triumph she got to her feet, but before she could get far a smack sounded through her room as he smacked her ass.
"I think you're an ass man Mr. Mikaeslson," she grinned. "You seem to smack my butt a lot."
"It's a nice butt."
"Ha ha!"
It was closer to forty five minutes when Maddie finally arrived at Caroline's house. Caroline opened the door, already in her pajamas allowing her in.
"What took you so long?"
"Had some things to do." Caroline stopped, starring at her. "What?"
"You smell weird."
"Weird how?"
"You smell like Elijah." She blushed, "Oh my god spill!"
Maddie smiled, "Where are the movies? You said I could pick."
"Don't change the subject!"
For Maddie's dress, I envisioned her in a dress by Jovani. The style number is 33007.
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In this chapter ... Maddie goes to the Mikaelson ball. Kol hints that she will be a permanent part of the Mikaelson family. She and Elijah talk. Damon acts out. Things get a little hot and heavy after the ball.
In the next chapter ... Betrayal at it's finest.