Elena's POV

Kol sat me down on a sofa inside his... office I'm guessing. He walks toward his desk and pulls out what looks like a first aid kit from one of his drawers. He makes his way back over to me and opens it. He grabs the peroxide first and a cotton ball. He soaks the cotton ball with peroxide.

"This might sting," he admits.

He gently presses it to the cut on my lip, I tense making it seem like it hurt a lot worse than it did.

"I'm sorry."

"It's okay. Was it just me or did I really hear a gun shot?"

He chuckles. "You weren't hearing things...we give guns to our bouncers. They're just blanks. It's to let all of us know that there is a fight."

"Couldn't you just give everyone ear pieces like body guards?"

"We could. But this option seems to be more effective. It usually scares the people who are fighting."

"Oh."

Kol's phone starts to ring. "Will you excuse me a moment?"

"Of course."

He leaves the room for a moment then pops his head back in. "Elena, I will be right back. I have some business to attend to. But make yourself comfortable."

"Ok, I'll be here."

He closed the door and I stood up, my body screaming at me from pain. Wow, that asshole sure did a number on me. I investigate his office. I pull out the drawers to his desk, they're all unlocked so I knew nothing important would be in them. I walk over tothe bookcase. I run my fingers across the top shelf...nothing. Second shelf...bingo! I found his hiding spot. Typical it's always the bookcase. You'd think they would be original...Oh well. I pull the false books out and reveal a safe. It looks like I need his finger print and a four digit passcode. I hear foot steps and shove the books how they were making sure nothing was out of place.

I quickly jump onto the couch, causing myself more pain. I moaned, the door opening quickly. It was...Damon. He runs over to me full speed. I'll admit it I flinched just a little because I thought that he wouldn't be able to stop. He clearly saw me flinch because he moved slower as he sat beside me. He grazes my cheek with his hand, I automatically lean into his touch.

"Elena...I'm so sorry. This is my fault. I'll make him pay." He started to get up and I grabbed his hand pulling him back down.

"Damon, don't. Besides he's probably already being punished...or worse. I'm just really sore and want to go home."

Damon puts his arm around my waist holding me tight against him. I throw my arm over his shoulder and let him carry most of my weight. Damon had just opened the door as Kol came running around the corner.

"What's going on?" Kol asked.

"Kol, it's okay. Damon came to check on me and I asked him if he would take me home."

"Of course...of course. You know what. You both have the day off tomorrow. Elena take as much time as you need to get better. Damon I want you to keep an eye on her, make sure that she's going to be okay. If she needs to go to the hospital, I will pick up the bill."

He whispered the last few parts. But I'm pretty sure that's what he said.

"Of course sir."

"Thank you Kol."

I took one last look at Kol as we were leaving and that's when saw it...blood. Anyone else would've missed it...but I didn't. There was a little bit on the side of his neck. That's when I noticed he had changed his clothes. I could feel Damon pulling me to leave. I couldn't help but feel guilty. The guy...he was obviously wasted. But he didn't deserve to die.
I could see who we were dealing with now... And it's definitely not child's play.

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