One and Only
Disclaimer: I do not own the work that originally inspired this piece of writing.
Characters etc belong to L.J. Smith and the Production of the TV Show "Vampire Diaries"
I only own my OC.
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Here's the Fourteenth Chapter of O&O!
Some small change of attitude;)
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Chapter 14
Taking Chances
Cassie
1,5 year ago...
With every passing hour and with drink after drink that night was getting better and better. It is at least what I was telling myself. I really couldn't help but from time to time secretly glance at the hot British stranger that tried to hit on me. Not that he was the only one who bought me a drink that night, but definitely he was the one I couldn't forget about, no matter how much I tried. I guess it was because of those icy blue eyes... Or maybe those dimples? I really didn't know why.
I thought I was being very good at keeping a low profile in my curious glances at him, but, obviously, Lizzie and Gigi knew me to well to not notice it. We were sitting by the bar and drinking, taking a quick break from dancing to just cool down.
"Honey, if you liked him, maybe you should just go and talk to him, ask him to dance or something. From what we saw earlier, he wouldn't mind..." Gigi's meaningful smile made me roll my eyes.
"I really don't know what you're talking about." I replied, angry at myself for my poor spy skills.
It didn't convince them at all.
"Cas, don't worry. We're both obviously aren't the ones to judge. If Niklaus Mikaelson was hitting on me, I would be more than welcoming," said Gigi and we both with Lizzie giggled at that.
We knew Gigi's attitude towards men and what she said wasn't a surprise for us. After all, we got used to greet total strangers in our kitchen almost every morning. And it was her who was choosing them for the night, not the other way around. She just liked it that way, sex a la carte. I never judged her - as long as she was okay with me being 'strange' and still not having sex with anyone.
"This time I really agree with G, Honey," said Lizzie and I raised my eyebrows and looked her in the eye. "You've waited long enough for that jerk to come to his senses. If he's been dumb enough to get engaged with that bitch you described us, I think it would be good for you to finally have some fun..."
I couldn't believe what she was saying. 'Et tu, Brute?' I thought.
"I'm not going to have fun that includes something with men tonight." I replied, crossing my arms.
They exchanged looks and then also crossed their arms, looking quizzically at me.
"Only tonight? And have you ever had fun that would include men? No. So maybe it's time to just try."
I should've expected that. When I told them about Adam's engagement, Gigi's first response was to find me some very sexy man that would tower above him in every way and that would make me finally enjoy my life a little.
Ok, there was a part of me that agreed with her. I really thought about showing up on the engagement party with some hot guy with me, but that was just some crazy idea, nothing more. And it never included a one night stand.
But there I was, actually considering a possibility of something like that? Just because I felt hurt and mad at myself for waiting with that for so long.
Then, Lizzie got an idea. "Ok, so just let's make it a bet. If you at least ask him to dance - note that I'm not saying you have to have sex with him right away! - you won't be doing dishes for a month!"
Oh, they got me. They perfectly knew that doing dishes was my least favorite homework. And, well, they were talking about a dance, not something more, right? I could do that. I could convince myself there were a plenty more fish in the sea and that if Adam wasn't the One, maybe some other man could be. At least that's what I was telling myself.
"I'll do that if you make it two month!" I didn't want to make it too easy for them. It was enough that I really had to agree with them at some point.
They both grinned and we shook our hands.
"It's a deal!"
Ok, Gilbert! You can do this! You can excuse your former rudeness and ask a guy to dance, right? Right?
xxx
I needed another drink before I smooth down my dress and hair and turned in the direction I last saw him. Oh, there he was. Obviously, not alone. But I was determined to win the bet, so I really didn't care. I walked buoyantly, happy that he didn't see me approaching. It would be sooo embarrassing if he just ignored me walking to him. Well, it could be even worse if he did with me right next to him. I put a smile on my face and took a deep breath. It's showtime!
I stopped right behind him and patted his arm. He instantly turned around, and firstly I saw something very dark and dangerous in his eyes, but when he noticed me, it just... disappeared. His eyes once again were bright and seeing me he smirked. Well, I should've expect that.
"Excuse me... Nik, right?" I asked sweetly.
"That's right, beautiful stranger..." He nodded and once again he was smiling with dimples.
"Not a stranger anymore. I'm Cassandra Bardell. You can call me Cassie. Sorry for me being impolite earlier. I really don't know what happened to me..." I shrugged, still smiling friendly at him. Gosh, with every look this guy was getting hotter. He was handsome, but not like a boy-band singer or a model, but... well, like a man, in a very masculine way.
I noticed that the moment I appeared, he started to ignore all the girls that were around him a moment ago. I couldn't help but feel, well, really favored, just as Lizzie and Gigi expected me to. So, they must've been right. I really caught his attention earlier.
"None offense taken, dear Cassandra."
Oh, I really nearly trembled, listening to the way he was pronouncing my full name. OMG, it really sounded like a music or something! God bless men with British accent!
Then he took my extended arm and, before I could react, he actually kissed my palm. Ok, then I could really sense this huge wave of jealousy from all the girls around us. And that was kinda cool.
"So, I was thinking I would like to make amends and that maybe you wouldn't mind a dance?" I found myself asking, and I was shocked I managed to do that.
"Oh, with pleasure, love." He was still smirking, now even more than earlier, but this time I actually didn't mind. He gave me his arm to lead me to the dance floor.
YES! I won! I wouldn't have to do dishes for two months!
I took a chance and maybe it was a beginning of something new. A new Cassie. Cassie that wouldn't waste her time anymore and would learn how to really have fun.
A/N: We all know that it's not going to end well for Cassie:) She's playing with fire.
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