Chapter 13

"You're going to a dance?" Rebekah mocked Kol as she put the finishing touches on her outfit.

"What I don't dance?" Kol asked.

"Oh you dance just fine," Rebekah smiled.

"Well I don't remember the twenties so I might as well experience some facsimile of them."

"Yeah that's not a half bad idea," Rebekah smiled. When he got his memories back Kol would realize he'd missed the twenties anyhow. Instead she smiled and walked over to straighten his bow tie. It was amazing how they were all behaving like real siblings. They hadn't been like this in a very long time. "You look great."

"Thank you," Kol smiled and then Elijah and Klaus entered the room also in tuxedos though Klaus had a white jacket and bow tie. "Oh good I was afraid Rebekah might have been steering me wrong with regards to the attire."

"No she got it right," Elijah smiled as he adjusted his own bow tie. Elena appeared a moment later in a white sleeveless knee-length gown with fringe and pearl embellishments. Her hair was in the style of the time and her headband boasted a large white feather. "Elena you look lovely. Shall we go to the dance?" She took his arm and they headed downstairs.

Rebekah and Stefan followed them a few minutes later. She also had on a white dress but hers was actual vintage and her headband was composed of hundreds of real diamonds.

"Have fun!" Caroline was calling to the other couple before she breezed into the upstairs lounge. Klaus had just poured himself a small drink but down it all in one swallow as he took her in. She had on a black dress with fringe and feathers.

"Love you look fantastic," Klaus grinned as he walked over and took her in his arms. Bonnie appeared a second later in sultry red dress and Kol grinned. This dance was going to be worth it just for that.

They arrived at the gym and marveled at the great job the committee had done with the decorations although Rebekah had declared them 'not quite authentic'.

"This looks like a period I would have enjoyed," Klaus grinned before he twirled Caroline out onto the dance floor.

"May I have this dance?" Elijah asked Elena. She blushed and nodded as he settled her into the proper dance form. Rebekah and Stefan made the steps look so easy. Kol studied them for a couple of minutes while he had gotten some punch for Bonnie.

"Please allow me the honor of this dance," he offered and Bonnie blushed as she took his hand. Kol was a very quick study and soon they were tearing up the dance floor.

"I am having a fantastic time," Caroline smiled as the girls sat at a table while the guys were getting some punch.

"I think my legs might fall off but I don't want to stop dancing," Elena smiled.

"Me neither," Bonnie grinned. The guys returned with their drinks and Kol settled right next to Bonnie. They had been getting so close the last week. Ever since Kol had kissed her that first time she had been much more open to him and she found that not only could he be a perfect gentleman but that she felt – free, happy – things that she hadn't felt since she had found out she was a witch and been thrown into the world of the supernatural. Kissing, caressing and making out had all become natural for Bonnie and she found she craved Kol's masterful attention. He was a very thoughtful and talented lover; even though they had never actually performed the act itself yet.

Elena and Caroline returned to the dance floor with their dates as soon as they finished their punch. Bonnie walked down the hall to the restroom and she was on her way back when she was gently pressed against a wall.

"You are so beautiful darling," Kol said as he looked deeply into her eyes and she could see all the things he felt for her; it was mesmerizing. His hand reached up to cradle her cheek and then his lips were on hers. She moaned as she kissed him deeply and he echoed that with a moan of his own as her body pressed tightly against his. The kissing and caressing continued until Bonnie was breathless.

"Bon…" Caroline stopped halfway through her name and Bonnie put a little distance between herself and Kol but he didn't release her. "Um, sorry." Bonnie and Kol smiled at her.

"You're starting to be missed," Caroline smiled.

"Can we step outside? I could use some fresh air," Elena entreated. Elijah nodded and walked with her outside. Another song started and she stepped into his arms closer than normal. He relaxed and decided to just enjoy holding her. They danced – just the two of them – underneath the stars and she smiled as she listened to his heart. When she lifted her head he gazed down into her eyes and with a small smile his lips descended on hers.

By the end of the dance all of the couples had snuck away at least a bit of the time but mostly everyone had enjoyed themselves on the dance floor.

"That was fantastic!" Rebekah enthused as they returned to the mansion.

"I had a really wonderful time tonight," Bonnie smiled to Kol. He carried her straight up to the upstairs study where he continued to kiss her senseless for a while.

"Thank you for coming with me tonight," Elena smiled brightly at Elijah. Meanwhile Caroline and Klaus didn't say anything at all because their mouths were doing their own dance.

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