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Damon
"You look nice tonight Caroline, did Klaus pick that dress out for you?" I tease
"Okay, if you don't say something important in the next five seconds I swear I will fling you across the room before getting back to my actual friends. Why do you have to be such a Jerk all the time! I was just about to dance with your poor brother who is probably bored out of his mind since I dragged him here,but you probably don't care Considering the only thing you care about is yourself and-"
"Thank you" I say choking out the words mostly to shut her up.
"and the only thing you ever- wait what?" She asks completely confused.
"Thank you. I know you talked to Elena and I'm.. grateful I guess." I explain not making eye contact. Caroline smirks and I roll my eyes.
"Wow! Damon Salvatore actually, grateful.." She says shaking her head in disbelief, "did I just step into an alternate universe?"
"I have my moments, I wouldn't get too used to it though" I reply.
"So, I take it you and Elena are back together"
I nod and can't help but smile slightly, "Yep, she finally realized that what I did was just me being my usual self destructive self and how sorry I am and decided to give us another try. Ergo I came here to say thank you because she did happen to mention something about you of all people suggesting she forgive me" I explain.
I couldn't help but feel grateful that Caroline had actually talked to Elena despite our not so great past together. I had started to feel guilty because of "Operation Klaroline" and thought I should at the very least say thank you for what she did before I completely ruined her night.
"Your right, I told her that you are really sorry and that she should give you a second chance. So, don't make me a liar, because I swear if you ever hurt Elena again I will personally drive a steak through your heart" she returns
"It will never come to that, I love Elena,I'm never going to her hurt like that again" I promise.
"I know that you love her, but I also know you have a tendency to do stupid, impulsive, occasionally homicidal things without thinking about who gets caught in the crossfire, so in other words what I'm trying to say is use your brain because I'm sure Elena, just like any other sane girl doesn't find murdering and torturing people attractive so next time you get the urge to threaten somebody or break their bones you shouldn't do that because no matter how much she loves you a girl can only take so much before it's too much and...yah, just don't do that stuff" she rambles.
I raise an eyebrow, "Why do I get the distinct feeling we're not talking about me anymore" I ask.
"What... I don't know what you mean, who else could I possibly be talking about" she says getting flustered.
"I don't know, could this sudden outburst about how not to scare a girl away with violent tendencies have anything to do with the fact that Tyler came in here earlier covered in blood with a black eye and a fear of standing closer than three feet to you?" I question
She sighs defeated before saying, "Okay there's a slight chance that Klaus was angry about my fake relationship with Tyler and decided to send him a message by beating him to a pulp, but there's also a chance it wasn't him, I mean Tyler says he can't remember who it was, so it could have been someone else, right? I mean, Klaus wouldn't do that, maybe the old Klaus would, but... He, he's changed and he promised me when we started this relationship that he would stop doing stuff like that and he'd never lie to me cause he loves me, and you don't lie to someone you love!"
"You don't sound do sure" I note.
"I want to be but Klaus does tend to get jealous, often" she mumbles.
"I know, considering he's glaring at us right now like he wants to rip my head off and put a giant stamp on your forehead that says 'Do not touch Property of Klaus'" I say nodding at Klaus.
Caroline turns to see the Original hybrid who stands off to the side of the dance floor staring angrily at the two of us dancing. To be honest the last thing I wanted was to get the big bad grumpy hybrid angry with me, but the only way I was saying thank you to Caroline was if we were on a dance floor surround by loud music and teens talking so no one would eveasedrop.
"You see that's what I'm talking about! He's literally jealous that I'm dancing with you! He knows very well that the two of us don't like each other but he still has such little faith in me that he has to stand there and watch us like some angry guard dog!"
I sigh, "Look Caroline, maybe the problem isn't that Klaus doesn't trust you, maybe he just doesn't trust the rest of the world, more specifically the male population. I mean your a popular cheerleader who isn't completely terrible to look at and being with Tyler is basically the same thing as being single so any guy here could make a move on you and the fact that Klaus can't do anything about it probably drives him crazy. The fact that he gets so jealous just shows how much he cares about you, I mean this is Klaus, the guy who kills people and daggers his siblings in his spare time, he takes everything to the extreme so him being insanely jealous shouldn't surprise you.I'd lay off him in the whole jealousy department if I were you, unless of course your willing to stop with this whole secret relationship thing, which by the way makes no sense if you ask me. Sure he's an evil, crazy, obnoxious,psychotic, jerk, but so are most of the people we hang out with. I'm sure if you were to tell everyone that your thing with Klaus they're not going to disown you or anything, your their friend they care about you, and because and only because you told Elena to give me a second chance I'm going to advice you to do the same with Klaus"
"Your right" she says with a sigh
"I generally am" I reply with a shrug
"That was actually kind of deep, if I knew you were this good at giving advice I might actually listen more when you talk" she replies with a teasing smile.
"I guess i should have blessed you with some of my amazing advice sooner then" I say with a smirk.
At that moment the song ends and the two of us pull apart, "talk to Klaus before he goes and beats up some poor guy, who can't magically heal" I suggest.
"Right, I never thought I'd say this, but thank you Damon. Your not as completely horrible as I thought you were" she says with a small smile.
"That might just be the nicest thing you've ever said to me" I say with a teasing smile.
She rolls her eyes, "don't get use to it" she replies before walking off in Klaus' direction.
I laugh slightly deciding Caroline might not be that bad. I decide to go look for Elena but the moment I turn around I'm met with someone else.
"What the heck was that?" Katherine demands.
"What was what?" I reply shrugging
"You getting all buddy-buddy with Caroline! This better be some new brilliant part to the plan that you haven't told me about, because it is far too late to back off now!"
"Right, about that-"
"Before you say anything just let me remind you that this was your idea and the plan has already been set in motion, I'm going through with this with or without you, and if you chicken out I can very easily make sure that when this is all over the trail leads back to you and when Klaus is ripping you to pieces I will stand by laughing and eating popcorn, so think VERY carefully about what your about to say" she growls
"What's got you in such a grumpy mood" I roll my eyes not letting her threat faze me.
"None of your business! Now we have to go, Alaric's here which means it's time for phase 2, unless you rather go over there and explain to your new bestie and her evil hybrid boyfriend what your plans for them are tonight" she counters turning around beginning to walk away.
I grab her arm to stop her, "First of all, one civil conversation does not make Caroline and I 'Besties'. Second of all, don't threaten me Katherine. This was my plan and if I were to decide not to go through with it then it wouldn't happen, after all we both know who's on Klaus' better side, so do yourself a favor and watch what you say" I respond
"Who's grumpy now?" She says snatching her arm away and rolling her eyes.
"Let's just get this over with, I want this done as soon as possible. I need to get back to Elena" I respond as we head towards the exit.
"When are you going to give up on that fantasy?" She rolls her eyes.
"Oh, you don't know? Elena forgave me." I say with a smirk as I push through the door.
"How much compulsion did that take?" Katherine responds, following me outside.
"None, considering I can't use compulsion on her even if I wanted to. She's a vampire. You should remember that since it's your fault." I shoot back.
Katherine never stops with Elena and as much as I enjoy being her friend sometimes I can't help but think of cutting her off for good. One of those times was when she turned Elena, merely because she was mad at me after our break up.
"I thought you were over that. Anyway, her becoming a vampire is the greatest thing that ever happened to you. It's when she magically decided she loved you."
I'm about to respond but see Alaric. I push past Katherine and head over to him.
"Did you get it?" I question.
"Yep. Time to get this party started." Alaric says handing me a bag. I smile and turn to Katherine.
"Let's start setting up."
Klaus
I sigh as i read yet another text message from Mikael. He's been sending me multiple ones all of similar subjects since I have gotten here.
This one reads: How's the dance going? Too bad you have no one to dance with! LOL Ttyl LOSER!
I cant take it anymore and throw my phone to the ground crushing it underneath my foot.
"Everything okay?" I hear someone ask.
I cant help but smile as I turn around.
"Of course Luv. I just love standing against the wall doing nothing while others happily dance with their loved ones." I respond. Caroline sighs and leans against the wall. I notice that she stands a fair distance away from me which just angers me more.
"Klaus can we please talk?" Caroline says. I sigh and turn to her.
"I don't know somebody might see us, Wouldn't want that" I respond
"What if we talk backstage no one's there" she suggests which angers me even more considering I meant that sarcastically.
"Wouldn't want some poor Janitor to see us we would have to compel him to forget"I return sarcastically
"or maybe Tyler will limp back there and see us" she fires back
"I don't think Tyler will be bothering you anytime soon" I respond chuckling
"You know what I don't even know why I bother." She starts to walk away but I grab her arm.
"Wait, Caroline I am sorry please, let's talk" I suggest giving her an apologetic smile.
She sighs but nods turning and heading back stage. I too sigh before following her closely behind.
Kol
"No father I am not as much of a horrid disappointment as the rest of my siblings, I did not come here alone" I explain to my father over the phone.
"I guess not all your mother and I produced was disappointment, well Kol who did you accompany to the dance tonight, please tell me it's not some pathetic human like the one your sister was pining for earlier" he responds.
I had left the house rather early today and gotten ready at Jeremy's to avoid the usual drama that came along with the Mikaelson family. From what I could gather father found it quite amusing that Niklaus and Elijah had both come tonight alone and that Rebekah was so embarrassed about her break up with Matt she didn't even bother coming. It felt good to be the least pathetic child for once, at least in my father's eyes.
"I came with Jeremy and Bonnie" I say simply. I notice out of the corner of my eye that the two of them are on the dance floor at the moment dancing to some Terrible slow song.
"What do you mean did you came with two girls? Isn't Jeremy a boys name?" He asks confused
I roll my eyes before responding, " Yes father Jeremy, Jeremy Gilbert, is a boy. I joined him and Bonnie Bennett, to the dance tonight."
"Please tell me when you say that you mean you felt bad for that pathetic Gilbert boy and allowed him to accompany you and the Bennett witch to the dance" he counters his tone becoming harsher.
"No, Bonnie is Jeremy's girlfriend" I clarify
"I will NOT have my son be some charity case for some wretched teenage boy. You listen now Kol you make sure that boy knows his place and that it was you who allowed him to accompany you and Bonnie tonight!" He replies in a tone that let's me know he's not making a suggestion.
"Father, I don't even like Bonnie, and Jeremy and I are friends" I counter
"You will not tarnish this family name any more than your siblings already have! By allowing you to join he and Bonnie Jeremy is belittling you and acting as if he does you a favor, therefore you and Jeremy are not 'friends' you must show him who's in charge, your an original boy, act like it!" He demands
I sigh, "I have to go" I decide eager for this conversation to end.
"don't disappoint me" is the last thing I hear before he hangs up.
I sigh putting my phone away feeling a bit conflicted after the conversation with my dear father. Jeremy really was one of my best friends and I wasn't exactly sure what 'show him who's in charge' means but I'm pretty sure it involves pain. And as for Bonnie, well it was certainly fun messing with her and I might even consider it becoming more, but she was Jeremy's girlfriend and I would never do anything like that to him.
I turn and look at the couple who are still dancing while having light conversation and I decide to tune in to what there saying.
"I really am sorry Bonnie" Jeremy states
Bonnie sighs, "I guess it's okay Jeremy, I just don't get why you even hang out with him. He's such a conceited jerk, you're sweet and smart, you could make much better friends." She responds.
"I kind of feel bad for him. I'm like his only friend and all his siblings are jerks so he doesn't have anybody to hang out with. If I didn't invite him to come with us tonight he'd be at home all alone doing nothing" he replies.
I suddenly find myself glaring at Jeremy realizing my father was right. Jeremy thinks I'm some sort of poor lonely charity case, he's not really my friend he just pity's me.
"You're way too nice if you ask me, but I guess I can't be mad at you" Bonnie says
"No, I guess you can't" Jeremy decides with a smirk
But I can. I can be very mad with stupid Jeremy Gilbert, I think. With that I walk on to the dance floor towards My best friend and decide it's time to show him who's in charge.
Katherine
"For the last time, I don't need your help! Now go stand guard before someone comes back here and sees what we're doing!" I say slapping away Alaric's hand.
He sighs defeated, "Just trying to help so we can get this done faster. Where's Damon?" He asks looking around.
"Getting the rest of the bags from his car, Now go stand guard!" I order him yet again.
Damon had left only minutes ago and I was already sufficiently annoyed by Alaric. I Better not find out he's in some maintenance closet making out with my sad excuse for a doppelgänger or else I will personally drive a steak through both of their hearts. If he didn't get back here soon I was sure to rip Alaric's head off just to shut him up and I'm pretty sure there's some kind of penalty for killing your history teacher.
"Why do I even have to stand guard? Nobody ever comes back here during dances" he complains.
"Are you still talking?" I ask rolling my eyes
"Ugh! I'm telling you, nobody's every coming ba- hi Klaus!" Alaric says his tone suddenly changing.
I immediately stop what I'm doing and spin around to see Caroline and Klaus standing in the doorway. Klaus narrows his eyes at us suspiciously while Caroline just looks slightly embarrassed.
"What's going on here?" Klaus asks looking back and forward between Alaric and I.
"We could ask you the same thing" I counter cutting Alaric off, knowing he was probably going to say something stupid.
Klaus glares at me before turning his attention to Alaric. "We'll Mr. Saltzman, anything you'd like to say?"
"Katherine and I were just...talking" he says with a shrug. 'Brilliant excuse' I think rolling my eyes
"Oh really, you were talking? What's wrong Katerina, not failing history are we?" he remarks sarcastically raising an eyebrow.
"Nope, that's just your sister. Obviously brains doesn't run in the Mikaelson family" I reply with a smirk. Alaric shoots me a look that says 'stop aggravating the evil hybrid original' but I ignore him as usual.
Klaus visibly tenses and glares at me as if he's thinking of all the ways he can kill me at this moment. Caroline grabs his hand and nudges him gently, "let's just go Klaus" she suggests.
Klaus is about to reply when Damon bursts through the open door. "Katherine somebody moved the stuff because I looked everywhere and I couldn't find the-" he pauses when he notices the two blondes now standing in the room "Caroline, Klaus! Did I miss something?" he says turning to me with a questioning look.
"Not much Caroline and Klaus just walked in on Alaric and I... talking" I say trying not to cringe at the worst excuse ever "and now we're discussing the low IQ's of the Mikaelson bunch" I answer nonchalantly.
Damon nods in understanding before turning to Caroline and Klaus with a smirk. "So did you two lovebirds sneak back here for some kind of makeup make out session?" he asks.
Caroline blushes while Klaus just glares at Damon. "We just came back here to talk" Caroline explains.
"lots of people doing that back here" I reply rolling my eyes.
Damon smirks slightly at my comment before turning to Caroline with a smile, "tell you what, I'd say we're just about done here, so we'll just go and you and klaus can talk" he decides.
I glare at Damon shooting him a 'what are you doing' look but he ignores me as he nods to Alaric who heads out the door quickly. He turns to me seeing I have yet to move and grabs my hand guiding me out the door, "you two kids have fun" he says to Klaus and Caroline as he slams the door behind us.
"What was that?" I ask him the moment the door shuts.
He sends me a 'they can still hear us' look before saying, "Caroline and Klaus are going through a bit of a rough patch we should let the two of them talk" he then nods down the hall and we head to Alaric's classroom. Ric is already inside looking nervous considering we were just almost caught.
"That was a close call guys, I'm not so sure about this anymore" he admits shaking his head
"How do you stand him?" I ask Damon now completely irritated by his annoying best friend.
"funny, I was just about to ask him the same thing about you" Alaric says rolling his eyes.
"Calm down you two. If you hadn't been so busy arguing like little kids then maybe you wouldn't have almost gotten us caught" Damon scolds us as he looks in the hallway before closing the door.
"If you didn't take an hour to find one single bag then maybe we wouldn't have been arguing and then maybe we wouldn't have almost gotten caught" I counter
"Yah well I was busy" he says with a shrug, "they shouldn't be too long, come help me find the bags, Alaric let us know when they leave backstage" he orders with a sigh
"Who put you in charge" I say raising an eyebrow.
"I did, just now. Lets just get this done"
I roll my eyes, "you know leaving them there was a stupid idea. If they find something and realize what we're up to this whole thing is ruined" I note
Damon shakes his head, "Refusing to leave would have seemed suspicious, plus they'll both be way too distracted with each other to find any 'evidence', so let's just make sure we don't slip up again, because the last thing we need is to get caught"
Bonnie
"So your okay with them being back together?" I ask
"Well I don't really have much of a choice in the matter, but I guess as long as Elena's happy I'm happy too. Damon's not that bad either when he's not being a jerk and calling me 'little Gilbert' " Jeremy replies
I laugh slightly and I'm about to ask him about a re-do for our anniversary dinner when the two of us are interrupted.
"Jeremy, mate! Mind if I cut in?" Kol says with a smirk in my direction.
I quickly give Jeremy a look and he nods in understanding. "Um, I don't think that' such a good idea Kol. Can you give us some time" He says
"I wasn't asking" Kol says taking a step forward threateningly.
"Neither was I" Jeremy responds standing in front of me protectively.
With out saying another word Kol suddenly punches Jeremy in the face, effectively knocking him to the ground.
"Jeremy" I shriek leaning down next to him. He has a bloody nose and looks a bit dazed but I decide it could have been much worse considering he was just punched by a thousand year old vampire.
"What the heck is wrong with you?" Jeremy asks Kol as he stands up slowly.
Kol simply smirks replying, "I think it's about time you learn some respect Jer, in case you've forgotten I'm an original vampire, therefore when I ask to dance with your date it's a good idea you don't question it"
"I don't want to dance with you,psychopath! just leave us alone before I disintegrate you in front of the whole school!" I growl. We are getting a few looks here and there but not much of a crowd has gathered yet.
"Having your girlfriend fight your battles for you Jeremy? I must admit I expected more from you" Kol taunts.
Jeremy glares at Kol before saying "Just leave Kol, now!"
"How about no" with that Kol grabs Jeremy by his jacket and pushes him half way across the room. Kol then marches over to were Jeremy lies on the ground and before Jeremy can stand he punches him repeatedly causing him to remain on the ground. Jeremy manages to kick Kol hard enough to make him stop for a second, and Jeremy takes advantage of this by landing a few punches on Kol, but it's useless considering how much stronger Kol is. Kol quickly regains his composure and pins Jeremy down again. He then wraps his hands around Jeremy's neck and begins chocking him. A crowd has now gathered around the two boys chanting 'fight' and I begin pushing past several people in order to get close enough to stop Kol before he kills Jeremy.
I'm about to walk up to Kol and kill him myself but in a blink of an eye he's off Jeremy who is now clutching his throat gasping for breath. I look to see Damon who tackled an unsuspecting Kol using this as an advantage as he punches Kol and pins him to the wall by his collar, preventing him from making any move to hurt Jeremy again. Katherine and Alaric now kneel down in front of Jeremy who's face is bright red as he coughs uncontrollably. I race over to him, pushing past a few more people, and immediately ask, "Jeremy are you okay"
"What happened?" Alaric asks me.
"Kol is crazy" I shout wrapping my arms around Jeremy when he informs me he's alright in between cough and gasps for air.
Anger suddenly floods me and I turn towards Kol eager to rip his head off for what he just did. Kol has yet to give up in his fight with Damon despite the fact Damon obviously has the upper hand. "What the heck is wrong with you!" Damon shouts as he pushes Kol down again.
"He's a Mikaelson" Katherine mutters causing the few people who hear her to laugh.
"Why don't you mind your own business Salvatore!" Kol says standing up but not making any move towards Jeremy this time.
"When you try to murder my girlfriend's little brother in front of a room full of people I consider that my business" Damon replies.
The two of them glare at each other and it appers as if there going to start fighting again so Alaric Stands up and steps in between them "Mr. Mikaelson, I think you need to calm down" he decides
Kol rolls his eyes at this and is about to reply when suddenly Elena bursts from the crowd with Stefan and Elijah behind her. "Oh my god Jeremy!what happened Jer, are you okay?" she asks kneeling down next to her younger brother.
"I'm fine Elena" Jeremy says weakly giving her a reassuring smile
Elena looks him up and down as if searching for any serious injuries. After a moment she then turns to Damon and asks, "who did this?"
"Baby brother Mikaelson over here" he says nodding to Kol who glares at him in return
"What, I thought you two were friends" she says turning to Jeremy confused.
"Obviously it's a complicated relationship" Damon remarks stepping over to Jeremy and helping him up. Jeremy nods a thank you and then stares at Kol looking angry and hurt at the same time.
"What's wrong with you" I ask Kol shaking my head.
"What's wrong with me? What's wrong with all of you?!" He shouts as if were all crazy.
"Kol, why did you do this? I thought we were friends" Jeremy says with a sigh
"Really? We're friends? I though I was just the poor lonely guy with no friends who you hang out with out of sympathy, cause your just so nice! We'll news flash Jeremy I don't need your charity, I don't need anything from you or anyone else for that matter, so I guess you can consider this me de-friending you!" He shouts looking a bit hurt. I realize he probably overheard my conversation with Jeremy earlier
"Jeremy hurt your feelings so you decided to have a tantrum, the term 'Baby brother Mikaelson' really does suit you" Katherine says with a smirk and an eye roll.
Kol turns to her with a angry gaze and says, "I'm quite tired of that nickname so I'd watch what you say Katerina" and taking a step toward her threateningly
"Maybe you should watch what your saying" Damon counters
"Defending your little girlfriend Salvatore? How cute, ready for Round 2" he challenges.
Damon steps forward to hit Kol but Alaric puts his hand out to stop him at the same time Elijah steps in Grabbing Kol's arm "enough of this" he states.
"Leave me alone Elijah!" Kol says shrugging his arm away
"Kol I can see your angry and hurt by what happened here, but your clearly not thinking straight, you need to calm down before you do something you regret" Elijah replies.
"I don't need another one of your lectures Elijah. How many times has Niklaus done something like this? You see you can't answer that question because nobody can count that high! Still you never scold him the way you do I and you never talk down to him as if he's less than you! I'm so tired of being treated like a little kid!"
"Then maybe you should stop acting like one!" Katherine interject
"Oh I have had enough of you" he says narrowing his eyes at her. Before he can have another outburst Elijah breaks in again, "Kol, stop!" He orders
"Leave him be Elijah" I turn to see Klaus who appeared seemingly out of nowhere.
"Niklaus now is not the time" Elijah replies
"Well he's right, isn't he? If Kol feels it's his turn to be the brother who goes around starting fights and killing people you should just leave him to it. He'll outgrow it eventually, just another phase" klaus says with a shrug
This obviously angers Kol who says, "Dad's worst nightmare NiKlaus, I'm becoming just like you" before bursting out the door. Everybody stands there silently before Alaric being a teacher and all says, "Everybody back to the dance enough excitement for one night"
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