A/N: I HOPE I DO KOLENA JUSTICE

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Elena's POV

I reached the boarding house earlier than expected so I stayed in my car to gather my thoughts after shutting off the engine in a swift motion. I then start to wonder what Damon has in store for me... Well, I better hope for the best.

I slowly walk to the boarding house before letting myself in. That's a rule we made with the "gang" so that all of us will know wether the person at the door is an enemy or an ally. It's like a code or something.

Stefan appears out of somewhere-I-didn't-catch-on then he comes and greets me with an apologetic smile before grabbing a drink.

Apologetic, why? Stefan? I call for him.

"Yeah Elena?" He replies whilst covering his emotions with a smile.

Why the face... apologetic, is there something that I need to know? I question as I sit myself on their leather sofa.

No, nothing. I'll be out hunting. Damon will be here in a few. He didn't give me a chance to reply because he already disappeared out the door even before I opened my mouth.

After 55 minutes

Damon is already 44 minutes late! For the first 10, I just busied myself with the television but then more and more time passed and yet there is no sign of him. Maybe there is another vampire that is terrorizing the town? No.. ughhh. I quickly hut that thought down; if that is the case the originals should have already made them leave because without their consent no supernatural being should trespass in the town that they are currently staying at. What an odd custom. *sigh* so everything can still be odd even if we aren't fighting for our lives huh. Finally losing my patience I conclude that Stefan would be best of help at the moment. Before I ring and ask Stefan if Damon is in trouble my phone beeps with a message to stop me.

"Damon Salvatore" the I.D. said.

Opening it cautiously... I don't think will like the message I groan.

"Hey. Sorry Elena, I'm busy so see u next time
Feel free to drink some liquor and watch tv."

What about our date? Is he avoiding me? I haven't seem much of him for the past week and the month before that, he's always out of town or acting strangely.

Liquor and TV, really Damon?! Well, that is perfect. He probably predicted that the message will break my wart more than anything at this point.
I won't be drinking though... and I'll try not to cry. I whisper to myself more than to anyone.

Driving has always been a distraction for me, I can focus in the road and gears more than my troubles.. but from my past experience, a.k.a Stefan, that wouldn't be a good idea.
Once I reach the empty Gilbert driveway I hastily park the car and sit on the pavement.
I won't really feel any better by sitting here, I chuckle humorlessly. Of all things I surely doubt that Damon would magically appear by my side and ask why I'm not like my usual positive self. Wy would he? The man that caused my current state is him. Before I even think of entering the house I start walking to the cemetery. I don't care if its far -hell the farther the better! At least I have something to do.

Kol POV
Nik and I compelled the bartender, who is conveniently not high on vervain, to give us their best scotch. One of the perks of being a vampire. This type of liquid helps with the thirst. We don't drink because of problems, why would we? Everything that doesn't go as planned, enemies or lack of entertainment are only as simple as annoyances. Not problems.

Hey Nik, I call out while gripping my glass tightly.

"What's got you upset brother?" He asks in a bored tone before turning towards the spot that I was glaring at.

Once he did he crushed his glass. "Bloody hell!" He silently hissed, "is it just a coincidence that I'm seeing Damon Salvatore being Hot and Heavy for the 4th time this week with some random girl?" He spat his name with venom. We converse ever-so-silently to make sure that even other vampires wouldn't be able to hear us.
I fear so brother. I reply. For the first times I let it pass because I thought it was for but this one, this one is more physical. Willis's with squinted eyes as I see him grind the girl to a wall.

I'm going to make him pay Nik, I overheard that he's got a date with Elena tonight when you were admiring Caroline earlier. He blushed but it disappeared as fast as it came.

"I'm coming with you Kol, I'm sure Bekah would gladly help us torture him once we tell her that he've hurt Elena." He grins menacingly.

Once we were about to stand up my phone rings as Elena called it. Nik sits back again with me and listens to our conversation.

"Kol?" Her voice made me worry, it sounds like she had been crying. Probable to be because of that.

It's me Elena, is something wrong? If there is I'll kill whoever did, painfully and slowly.

"No, I was just wondering of there is a new vampire in town? Where are you?"
I look questioningly at Nik but then he shakes his head.

There isn't, is there anything bothering you? I started to get agitated.
Oh, and I'm at Grill with Nik.

"Is he listening?" Big brother grins. So I tell her that he is. She seems positive of that so I don't motion for him to leave.

"Umm... you see, Damon has been acting weird lately and he didn't show up at earlier, he said that he had a surprise for me." Nik frowns in understanding and I glare at the back of the scums head. Great, more reason to kill him.

Brother motions for the phone and I frown. Elena, can Nik talk to you? He wants to say something. She wipes her tears then murmurs "Okay."

"Elena?" Nik says. "We are holding a ball the day after tomorrow. Why don't you go shop with Rebekah?"

"Oh, okay. Is she free for tomorrow Nik?" I'm pretty sure she's all on again with "I don't want to trouble anyone, maybe their busy, I don't want to impose." *sigh* Im sure that the Salvatores abuse her kindness a tad too much.

"Oh, Lena. She's been ranting about wanting to go shopping with you on and on for 3 days already. That's why Kol and I are here at the grill. This way, only Elijah needs to listen to her." Nik says in exasperation and I chuckle and so did Elena.

"Well, in that case I better be prepared for tomorrow." I frown again because I hear that her tone is back to being forlorn.

"Okay little Lena, I need to invite Caroline now. see you soon!" I retrieve my phone then Nik nods to me before vamp speeding to drop a few vervain liquid in Damon's drink whilst he is busy kissing the hoe then leaving off to Caroline's.

The Grill is almost empty so I leave for the forest then climb to the highest tree that I found.

Elena? I ask through the phone.

"Kol, maybe Damon's just tired right?" I don't want to break her heart by the news... I'll tell her in time or better yet, force the words out of the idiots mouth himself.

Yeah, Lena. If he doesn't show up again then he is going to have a good beating! Actually I can give him that even before he does this again. I smile to that thought.

"Hahaha! Thanks Kol. I wouldn't like a fight but you always find a way to make me feel better," I hear her smile through the phone.

"Kol, it's pretty late. I'll head home now."

Huh, aren't you home Elena?

"No.. I'm at the cemetery."

What are you doing there? You have a car don't you? She still is a bit of a danger magnet.

"Hahaha! One at a time Flash! Okay so firstly, I go here every time that I feel down, I don't know why. Number 2 I don't, I wasn't planning in risking a car crash." Uhm.. I heard about that one from 'Lijah.

Oh, okay Lena. Can I come and walk you home? At least she happy again.

"No Kol, I want to feel the breeze and be alone. Just this once, okay?" I didn't want to crush her hopes nor let her go home unprotected so I went for the only option. Okay Lena, just be careful. Text me when you reach home.

I end the call and run for the cemetery. It wouldn't hurt to watch her from afar, right? There is always a loophole in things.

I scan my gaze in the graveyard while I'm hanging on the nearest tree but she isn't there... landing on her parents grave I take a minute to tell them that their daughter will always be in safe hands while I am here. Sniffing the air, I catch a whiff of her scent. Lilacs and apricot, she always smells heavenly. I spot her a few meters out the main gates and I watch her from the shadows, ready to pounce on anything that may harm her until she reaches her room. (Not that it will be necessary though. my presence alone drives weaker threats away, i think arrogantly.) Yes, room. Not just the gate or in her house but room.

I feel my pocket vibrate due to her message and reply "Glad to know, now sleep early Lena. Big day ahead of you with Bekah in the middle. Haha :*"

Good night Lena I whisper in the wind before running in my nature's speed to our *ahem* Nik's mansion; as he never fails to correct us. It took me 10 seconds and I already am seated in Nik's study.

She's home Nik. Now what happened to lover boy-gone-bad? I do hope he gets a beating. I'm sure none of us objects to that.

Well, Caroline wants to snap his neck AND we will let her. Also, I informed Rebekah and she's ready to torture him with us. I smile at his words.
Elijah and Rebekah barged in so I said "Right on cue brother, little sister"

Should we tell Elena? Elijah inquired as they seated themselves on their choice of seat or sofa. None of us answers, hence, 'Lijah sighs. "She needs to know somehow," he continues.

"But it would hurt her feelings!" Rebekah shouts.

We know, we know. I pipe in.

"Maybe we should ask Caroline to confront Damon whilst Elena is of hearing range?" Nik suggests.

"Well, it's the only idea we have at the moment. You too prepare for the ball." Nik and I will think of ways. 'Lijah orders.

Bekah and I finalize the party's needs. It's amazing that we can prepare everything in 2 days. Well, Nik does compel a heck of a lot'o people.

"Kol?" Sister done already Huh.

Yes Strumpet? She did have her days of being one

"Stop with the name already"she says in exasperation. "Anyway, how are you holding up?" I dare say.. she knows?

What ever do you mean sister? I hope I didn't give anything away.

"I know you better brother. For me, it is obvious that you like her." So she does. Well, she did learn from the best. A.k.a. Me.

"Her happiness is what's important to me Bekah. I have the whole eternity to have her."

You'll turn her?! We need to know if she's okay with it too! She hissed with urgency.

It's obvious that if I don't you, Nik, or 'Lijah would do it. Admit it, none of us wants an eternity without her. She realizes it and agrees, also she tells me that if it isn't an emergency, she'll give me the honor of doing it.

"Thanks Bekah. Later," with that I run to my room. Thinking of no one but Elena... and I.

Rebekah's POV
It's already 5 am so I prepared myself for my shopping trip with Lena. I sent her a message that says I would pick her up at 7 because we will shop at a mall that is 4 hours from this town but with my driving skills we'll arrive in 1 and a half hour.

I'm so excited! We haven't had a shopping trip this month yet because of that idiot Damon. Thinking about how sad he made my little sister I unconsciously crushed the stair case' top most banister.
Elijah dandily chose this time to come up the stairs after feeding. We can never truly know if us vampires have specific hours for blood.

"Rebekah! Why did you destroys the banister?!" He asked in a reprimanding tone. Well, even that wouldn't change my foul demeanor towards Damon Salvatore.

Sorry, 'Lijah, I sigh, I just remembered what Damon did to Elena.

*crash*

I turned my gaze towards big brother with a gobsmacked expression. I then keenly inspected his surroundings for what ever made the crushing sound. Oh, there. Like brother like sister huh. Though it can't be helped, family is important.
"We'll get these fixed later." He said before running to his room. I hear my name being called so I flashed to Nik's office in a second or two.

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