Chapter 6
Playing with dolls
Kol watched the news in his hotel suite. His lips curved into a smirk. He felt like an artist whose masterpiece everyone was admiring. He had made it very messy and public. It had been a lot of fun. That foolish human had deserved all of it. How dared he touch what belong to Kol? He had saved his pretty doll. That was kind of funny. He had never thought himself as some kind of knight in shining armor but today he had actually saved the damsel in distress. Kol smiled. Naked damsel to be exact. That had been a nice bonus. He had been as much gentleman as he could but he had enjoyed the view.
Kol really wanted to know what was she thinking right now. She had been almost unconscious when he had given her his blood so it was likely that she couldn't remember much. Kol couldn't decide was that a good or a bad thing. He would refresh her memory when the time would be right. But what to do next? And what was that annoying sound? That mobile thing. Kol smirked. He could guess who that was.
"Hello brother", he answered cheerfully.
"Kol", Elijah greeted him tensely. "What have you been doing today?"
"Oh, a little bit of this, a little bit of that. How nice of you to call and ask about my day."
"Kol", Elijah said warningly.
"What?" Kol asked using his best innocent tone.
"You remember when we had that talk about keeping a low profile?"
"Sure."
"Well, it seems that you weren't listening."
"I have no idea what you're talking about Elijah."
"Enough with this game already. Stop leaving mutilated corpses lying around", Elijah said annoyed.
"That one had it coming, believe me."
"I don't care. If you want to act like some kind of beast, fine, but don't leave a mess like that."
"Are you giving me orders brother?" Kol asked smiling.
"No, I'm trying to give you some good advice. You really should listen."
"I'll keep that in mind, thank you."
"I'm serious Kol. Times have changed, you must understand that."
"Yes, yes. I'll try to be more...discreet."
"Thank you. We have enough problems already."
"I suppose you're right."
"So, what do you think about the 21st century?" Elijah asked.
"It's quite interesting. But you know people never change."
"No, they don't. Are you playing with them again?"
"I found one interesting individual. Maybe I'll keep her as a pet."
Elijah sighed.
"Let me guess, some sweet and innocent little thing you want to stain?"
Kol smirked.
"I'm insulted that you think so low of me."
"Sure you are. That is one of your favorite games, isn't it?"
"Well, yes, but who knows maybe I change the ending this time."
"Please just try to stay out of trouble."
"Of course brother, when have I ever sought trouble?" Kol asked innocently.
Elijah was probably rolling his eyes.
"Do you really want me to answer that?"
"Not really. But thank you for calling, very big brotherly of you."
"Right. I'll be in touch", Elijah said and hung up.
Kol smiled. Elijah should really learn how to loosen up. He was always so serious. That wasn't Kol's style. He wanted to enjoy life. Especially after being dead, or deader, for so long. But what to do, what to do… A little midnight snack sounded like a good idea. Or maybe he should check on his pretty little doll first. Kol headed to Selene's house enjoying the walk. It was a little chilly night but that didn't bother him. The house was quiet. Kol let himself in. Her brother was sleeping on the couch in front of the TV. Kol went to Selene's room silently. She was asleep. But she had been awake and saw his little gift. It wasn't on her nightstand anymore. There was that special something about red roses. Maybe he was just old fashioned. Kol smiled when he touched her cheek.
"We are going to have so much fun together", he whispered. "I hope you are ready to play."
Selene moved and opened her eyes but Kol was already out of sight. She got up looking confused and checked her window. It was locked so she opened her door but couldn't see anyone. Finally she went back to bed. Kol waited until she was asleep again and left another rose on her nightstand.
"Sweet dreams my little doll…"