Charlotte's POV

"Do you think I could pass for a highschool student?" I asked Elena, she rolled her eyes. She was nineteen, only a few years younger than me when I was turned.

"No, you're an old hag" She replied. Elena reminded a little bit of Katherine with some of the things she said. I was waiting at her house for Stefan to get back with news on Klaus. He didn't know that I was here. He probably wouldn't be too happy about it though.

"Thanks, but you look exactly like me" I reminded her. She sighed and continued making dinner for her and Stefan. I was planning on being out of here, I did not want a whole night of their PDA.

"Do you ever think about becoming a vampire?" I asked her, not liking the awkward silence.

"Yeah I do, but I don't think I want it. At least not for a long time, I still haven't lived" She answered, she seemed so sure of herself and only at 19 years old. I was impressed.

"Well, if Stefan doesn't stick around you can hang out with me. Since we're family" I told her.

"I might actually take you up on that, I've sent Jeremy away because it's too dangerous for him and..." She trailed off, but I got exactly what she meant. I was a selfish person at the same time though, if Stefan wouldn't change her, then I would. I needed family other than Katherine around forever.

The doorbell rang loudly pulling me and Elena out a trance. I followed her when she went she went to open the door. We both thought it was Stefan, but when Elena opened the door we found Rebekah Mikaelson staring back at us.

"You're hanging out with Katherine now? Wow, Damon was right about you being suicidal" She said, the whole family shared that same sinister smirk. It was creepy.

"Well, good thing I'm not Katherine" I replied, my english accent as strong as hers. Her jaw dropped.

"No...it can't be..."

"Yeah it is, and you can leave Elena alone. She's under my protection now" I snapped. Elena mouthed 'thank you' at me and I turned my attention back to Rebekah.

"What is this punishment for Klaus or something?"

"That was over a thousands years ago, I tried to find him, so maybe I am a little annoyed" It was fun tricking her, though I knew I wouldn't be able to hold this face for long.

"He thought you were dead!" She yelled.

"Technically I am." I pointed out. Rebekah rolled her eyes and then I broke out into a grin and she started laughing.

"I've missed you Charlotte" She confessed.

"You'll forgive me if I don't step over the threshold love, after everything..." I trailed off, pointing to Elena.
"But we were best friends! Come on! Why would I hurt you?" She looked shocked. But as much as I loved Rebekah. I knew better than to believe her right now.

"But shouldn't you be just as strong?"

"She's an original Elena, and her mother's a witch. She could still beat me, though it's not to say I couldn't distract her long enough for you and Stefan to get away" I told Elena.

"Her and Stefan are not allowed to leave, Nik's orders" Rebekah informed me.

"Too bad, I'm taking them both away" I smirked. But then another train of thought entered my head. "Or maybe I will turn her into a vampire, he'll understand the whole family thing"

"You don't want on his enemies list"

"Don't be stupid, you know he would never kill me. You probably don't even want him to know that I'm alive"

Rebekah scowled. Stefan showed up right then, but took a step back down the porch when he saw Rebekah standing there.

"Come on, Stef! We were in love once!" She exclaimed.

"I'm not a ripper anymore" He grumbled back. Geez, this guy was a little over-dramatic.
"Right, this is a little too much for me. Shall we go for coffee Bekah?" I asked. I'd pick Rebekah over a brooding Stefan, even if I thought she was going to kill me. She nodded, smiling again. I stepped out of the house and waved goodbye to Elena and Stefan before following Rebekah down the footpath. I had walked here and so had she. Never getting tired was one of the perks about being a vampire.

"You know that Nik cried over you right?"

I sighed, I knew that would come up.

"It's done now" I muttered.

"You know that's not true, what you and Nik had was real and a love like that..."

"Never dies, I know" I finished for her. But I knew that a thousands years was too long, it was way too late for the two of us even if he wanted to give me chance. But the fact that he thought I was dead still just broke my heart. He had probably moved on.

"He was interested in a girl last year" Rebekah finally piped up.

"Oh?" I feigned nonchalance about the whole thing.

"But she wasn't right for him and she only faked interest so she get closer to kill him herself. Suffice to say she should be dead right now, but Nik had a rare moment of compassion. She was only a baby vampire"

It made me more angry than it should that someone was using Klaus like that, or Nik as I was beginning to think of him again. We made it to the grill for a drink, Rebekah compelled them to give us free drinks all night, saying that it was my birthday, although with the ability to compel she didn't really need that excuse.

"I have a boyfriend by the way" Rebekah admitted, the alcohol had made her a little dizzy I think.

"Oh yes, and who is the guy that's finally tamed you?" I asked her.

"He's human, his name is Matt. I haven't compelled him or drunk from him once!" She exclaimed. I laughed.

"You've always hated humans..."

"He's different! And he's very, very cute" She said with a wicked smile. I laughed again. I forgot how much fun Rebekah could be and she wasn't dragging me off to kill me either. So I wasn't going to complain.

"I haven't sex in a very long time, I need to find somebody" I told her.

"You should call Nik!"

"Boohoo" I said, waving my hand. There had to be somebody that would help me get over him for one night. But as I looked around there was a slight lack of 'eye candy' in the bar. Or it could the same reason for the last thousand years. I just didn't see them anymore, their faces meant nothing to me. I was pulled out of my trance by Rebekah saying that familiar name.

"Hi, Nik. Can you come back to Mystic Falls? I've found your doppleganger" She said. I grabbed her phone off of her and hung up.

"Bekah!"

"What? You want to see him again don't you? And the lovely Elena has my protection from my brother anyhow...although she doesn't know and nor do I want her too. She is Matt's ex" She informed me. I had to concentrate on every word because she was slurring, but I got it. Now I was just afraid of what I would say to Nik, or if he would even give me the time of day.