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Chapter 04 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bella had allowed Myriam to take her into town and do some shopping. Myriam insisted that Bella had a laptop; she knew she had an aging computer at the Salvatore guesthouse, but if she was going to spend more time at the house, it would be nice for Bella to have everything she needed to feel at ease. Like being able to continue to write. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella balked, at first, mainly because she didn\u2019t need charity, but Myriam told her that it was for her own best interest as well; Bella hadn\u2019t been updating her stories for a while now and she wanted to keep reading. She pointed out that first and foremost, Myriam was Bella\u2019s biggest fan and the least she could do was to provide Bella with everything she needed to continue her art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myriam then bought a handful of DVD\u2019s for them to watch and they went to the supermarket to get snacks; there was no need to worry about food as they\u2019d be served in the sitting room while Klaus and Elijah had the Salvatores over for dinner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myriam insisted that they\u2019d drop by Bella\u2019s place to get her some clean clothes and pyjamas, if she was going to make a habit of staying over, she deserved some closet space for her things. There was nobody home in the big house, both cars were gone and it was nice and quiet, but Myriam was fascinated by the amount of foxes coming out of hiding when Bella stepped foot on the grass. \u201cWow.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCute, aren\u2019t they?\u201d Bella smiled and addressed the foxes. \u201cShe\u2019s good people. Go away.\u201d And just like that, the foxes turned away and scurried off. Upon arriving at the house, Bella looked at Myriam, an apologetic look on her face. \u201cLook, I\u2019m not going to invite you in and it doesn\u2019t have anything to do with you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHoney, I understand,\u201d she smiled at her. \u201cI\u2019ll just sit here on the porch while you gather your things, just hurry up, we have a lot of movies to watch and you can break in your laptop!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella let out a snort as she entered her house and started to gather her things. She was surprised when she received a text message from Damon, asking if she needed anything before he was going out to dinner. She replied that she was well taken care of and that he didn\u2019t have to worry that she was going to starve. And she wasn\u2019t. By the amount of snacks that Myriam bought, she would be able to eat for days and that wasn\u2019t even counting dinner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not even half an hour later, they settled in the Mikaelson sitting room and Myriam put on the first movie while Bella made herself comfortable in the big chair. \u201cI was wondering,\u201d Myriam asked as she sat down in the other comfy chair and looked at Bella. \u201cKlaus told me you were talking to Kol all night as if he could hear you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI think he did,\u201d Bella replied with a shrug. \u201cHave you ever dessicated yourself?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo,\u201d Myriam snorted. \u201cI wouldn\u2019t dare. Sure, in the past it would have been nice to hide forever but what\u2019s the point in that? It\u2019s better to face your problems head on and I did.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI think you can compare it to someone who\u2019s in a coma. Their body might not work, but they\u2019re still in there,\u201d Bella grabbed a handful of chips and started to eat them. \u201cI don\u2019t know for sure, of course, at least not until Klaus decides to free his brother from the coffin.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou still don\u2019t want Finn out, do you?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNope, but what can I do? I\u2019m not going to get involved in that, it\u2019s not my business. Same reason why I haven\u2019t undaggered Kol.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYour restraint is amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019ve always felt like I was on the outside, looking in, observing things and for most of my life ignoring things. It wasn\u2019t until someone told me to stop ignoring the supernatural or try to rationalize what I saw that I stopped ignoring. Everyone should be able to make their own decisions, not have them dictated by someone.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSo what do you think of Klaus and his hybrids? The compelled servants in this house?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHis choice, not mine and not for me to judge.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAnd yet you judge him for boxing up his siblings.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYep.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myriam laughed. \u201cHow is that any different?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella was quiet for a long time, thinking about it. \u201cI think that the answers that I seek, the reason why I\u2019m still in Mystic Falls, lies with Kol. If I add up everything\u2026 the way I was drawn to his coffin, the way he responded to my voice and my stories\u2026 I think he might know something that I need to hear.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Giggling, Myriam dug into the bag of DVD\u2019s and tossed one at Bella. \u201cThere\u2019s a movie about that, falling in love with a coma patient.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella laughed. \u201cI\u2019m not in love, Myriam. I don\u2019t even know him!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo, but you\u2019re drawn to him. Oh, Klaus will freak out!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cShut up,\u201d Bella blushed. \u201cI\u2019m interested in Kol because as I said, he might know something that I need to hear.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUhuh,\u201d Myriam smirked as she, too, grabbed a handful of chips to munch on. \u201cBella and Kol, sitting in a tree\u2026\u201d she sang. \u201cK-I-S-S-I-N-G!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou suck!\u201d Bella laughed as she threw some chips at Myriam, who laughed but then heard something at the door, signalling to Bella to be quiet for a moment and listen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDamon, Stefan,\u201d Klaus greeted the two brothers. \u201cElijah tells me you seek an audience. Very bold. Let\u2019s discuss the terms of our agreement like civilized men, shall we?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s better to indulge him,\u201d Elijah\u2019s voice sounded. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI smell venison,\u201d Damon quipped. \u201cI hope it\u2019s raw meat for you, brother.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI didn\u2019t come here to eat, Klaus,\u201d Stefan sounded as if he was ignoring his brother. Poor Damon. \u201cIn fact, I didn\u2019t want to come here at all but I was told I had to because you were willing to hear us out.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWell, we can sit and eat or I can reach down your throats and pull out your insides. Choice is yours.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myriam sighed happily as she quietly closed the door, making it sound proof. \u201cHe\u2019s so hot when making threats. He does it so well…\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUhuh,\u201d Bella let out a snort. \u201cI guess you\u2019ll be jumping his bones when the dinner\u2019s over?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHell yes!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During their first movie of the night, they were served by the maids, the same food as the men were having, and the second movie Myriam put in was Confessions of a Shopaholic<\/em>. \u201cYou know, maybe we could go to the mall tomorrow and shop for some sexy lingerie,\u201d Myriam said, deep in thought as she ate her dinner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWell, you could.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou too!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella snorted. \u201cI can give you two perfectly good reasons as why I am not in need of sexy lingerie.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOh yeah?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYep. One; I haven\u2019t had sex for like a year because I was too busy studying for school and reading all those books to find me a new boyfriend. Two; you\u2019d actually need to have money to spend on sexy lingerie. You already bought me a laptop, I will not allow you to buy me my underwear.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cKlaus gave me his credit card,\u201d Myriam said, teasingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She then remembered the exact reason why she came round to the house yesterday. She needed to rip Klaus a new one because she didn\u2019t need his money. \u201cExcuse me,\u201d Bella said as she got up and walked right out of the room, straight into Klaus\u2019 meeting. Which she had forgotten about. Oh well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat do you say, Klaus? It\u2019s time for you to put something on the table,\u201d Damon\u2019s voice sounded before the door opened, revealing Bella dressed in a fluffy pyjama and bunny slippers. \u201cWhat the hell are you doing here?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMiss Bella is my guest,\u201d Klaus replied, amused, before turning to her. \u201cLove, I\u2019m in the middle of something. Go back to your girls night.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYeah, sorry, I forgot\u2026\u201d Bella ran a hand through her hair. \u201cI just remembered why I came here, yesterday, and you and Myriam have been distracting me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMe, love?\u201d Klaus huffed. \u201cWell, that\u2019s just a crazy accusation.\u201d He then turned to Damon and Stefan. \u201cShe turned Elijah into a majestic stag last night for a time out. It was quite amoozing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNiklaus,\u201d Elijah warned him, seemingly anxious about something. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella narrowed her eyes on Elijah. \u201cWhat did you do now, Elijah? You\u2019re hiding something!\u201d She looked at Damon and tilted her head. \u201cSo are you!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat have you done?\u201d Klaus demanded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat have you done?\u201d Elijah countered. \u201cSee, I\u2019ve learned not trust your vulgar promises, Klaus. We\u2019re doing this on my terms now.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella gasped when she saw the vampire she had talked at that night round the corner and he was so handsome. So incredibly handsome that made her heart beat faster and her skin heat up. That look in his eyes, so\u2026 devious. Dangerous. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cKol,\u201d Klaus said, fear in his voice as he took a step back with his hands up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLong time, brother,\u201d Kol replied as he continued his approach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFinn, don\u2019t,\u201d Klaus begged when his other brother, the one that Bella warned about, rushed in, grabbed a dagger and stabbed Klaus\u2019 hand, causing him to scream. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella was so enthralled by Kol\u2019s appearance that she hadn\u2019t noticed that Rebekah had passed her, blocking Klaus\u2019 escape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRebekah!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Klaus doubled over in pain and stumbled back, to be caught by Kol and keeping his brother in a body lock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou\u2019re free to go,\u201d Elijah told Stefan and Damon. \u201cThis is family business.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Klaus looked over Rebekah\u2019s shoulder to Bella, fear in his eyes. Bella could feel Kol\u2019s eyes on her as well, feeling his awareness, his presence pierce her soul. Klaus didn\u2019t deserve this, and dammit, it happened again. \u201cDamnit! Now it\u2019s my turn!\u201d Bella raised her voice before every sibling, apart from Klaus, flew against a wall, keeping them there until she\u2019d release them. She didn\u2019t even care that Stefan and Damon were caught in the same swoop that she\u2019d done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She marched over to Klaus and pulled him to his feet before slapping him in the face. \u201cWhy did you give me money? Am I a charity case to you? As I told Myriam, I have savings to allow me to feed myself.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Klaus blinked at her, confused as what was happening. It seemed as if he landed in one mess after another. \u201cIt\u2019s called kindness, love,\u201d he spoke quietly. \u201cI have the means to make your life more comfortable, why wouldn\u2019t I do that?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019ve never accepted money from anyone. Anyone. Not even the Salvatores. I can take care of myself.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was then when Myriam walked in, impressed by what she saw, amused and frightened at the same time. She gently placed her hands on Bella\u2019s shoulders and squeezed them. \u201cHoney, all Klaus wants is to take care of his family. To keep them safe from harm. To do everything in his power to make sure that when his family does come out, nothing will harm them. To have them not to want for anything.\u201d Myriam gently squeezed Bella\u2019s shoulders again. \u201cThink.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She looked at Klaus, who had nothing but love and admiration in his eyes for her. \u201cOh.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYep,\u201d Myriam gently pat on Bella\u2019s head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSorry,\u201d she muttered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s alright, love,\u201d Klaus said gently, caressing a strand of her hair out of her face. \u201cYou\u2019re right, you\u2019re used to taking care of yourself and you\u2019ve been on your own for so long, it\u2019s alright to feel insulted, but it\u2019s not what I meant by giving you that small token of gratitude.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI feel so embarrassed now,\u201d she sighed as she turned around and headed towards the door. \u201cI\u2019ll hide out in the library.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAren\u2019t you forgetting something, honey?\u201d Myriam reminded her, causing Bella to look over her shoulder to see the vampires dangling from the walls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOh, sorry,\u201d she said as she shrugged and had them drop down to the floor. \u201cCarry on, don\u2019t mind me,\u201d Bella then walked out of the room, her bunny slippers clicking on the grand staircase leading upstairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNiklaus, what were you thinking bringing that\u2026 overpowered abnormality into our home?\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cElijah, I heard that!\u201d Bella called out. \u201cBehave or face the consequences!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNiklaus!\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finn, Rebekah and Kol gasped in awe when Elijah transformed into a stag, again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSee, I knew I smelled venison,\u201d Damon deadpanned before he was dragged out by Stefan. \u201cHey!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe need to go.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBut Bella\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cShe\u2019s quite capable of handling herself, come on, before she hurts us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBella wouldn\u2019t hurt me<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLet\u2019s go, Damon!\u201d Stefan kept tugging on him until he followed on his own accord. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Bella heard the front door shut, she turned Elijah back, mainly to show the rest of the siblings that she was not one to mess with, and if someone messed with Klaus, they\u2019d face the same consequences. She needed a timeout. She needed some time to cool off. To safe face, she felt embarrassed and the library was comfortable. Yes it was the end of girl\u2019s night but that was alright. She had a feeling that there would be more nights to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When she arrived in the library, she could feel darkness creep into the house. Maybe it wasn\u2019t a good idea to stay. She should get dressed and go home, but Bella also felt a responsibility to stay; to make sure that her new family wouldn\u2019t get hurt. She hadn\u2019t ever felt this torn; whomever just entered the house was definitely scary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She made herself comfortable in the window seat and pulled the blanket over her and stared out of the window until she fell asleep, only to be awoken a few hours later by Kol. \u201cYou\u2019re staring.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWell, it seems only fitting that I watch you sleep, since you did the same for me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo, I didn\u2019t. You were awake. I was actually sleeping,\u201d Bella yawned as she looked at him. \u201cYou\u2019re being creepy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cKol Mikaelson, pleasure to meet you,\u201d he said, extending his hand to her. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBella Swan. Sleep deprived and grumpy,\u201d she shook his hand before snuggling her blanket closer and closing her eyes again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI should be more interested in exploring the new Mystic Falls or spend time with my newly resurrected family, that includes our Mother, but you are fascinating.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo, I am a tired human.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFascinating,\u201d Kol said again. \u201cBecause I think you\u2019re not. You\u2019re not a witch, either, which makes me think you fit in the obscure box of supernaturals who aren\u2019t actually supernaturals. Like a nymph or a pixie.\u201d He took a seat opposite of her in the window seat, not giving up. \u201cDid you know that they\u2019re descended from the old Gods?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019ve already had that discussion with Myriam. Gods don\u2019t exist. The closest thing to Gods are you guys.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAh,\u201d Kol sighed happily. \u201cI\u2019m flattered, darling, but we\u2019re merely unkillable vampires. But please, do go on, tell me how handsome I am.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNope,\u201d Bella yawned. \u201cBecause that would be a false compliment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou\u2019re asking me to tell you how handsome you are, that\u2019s ridiculous because that\u2019s not a voluntary complement and therefore, false.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBut you do think that I am handsome. I could feel it when you spoke to me last night, and when I entered the room to hurt Niklaus. Your heart skipped a few beats and you were aroused.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She was too tired for this shit. \u201cHow do you know that? Maybe Klaus aroused me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOh please, as if Myriam would allow anyone to even get that up close and personal with him,\u201d Kol grinned. \u201cYou clearly don\u2019t like Elijah and Finn\u2026 well, he\u2019s just dull. No, you like me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMaybe my preferences lie with the same sex.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRebekah was behind you. Doubtful.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella groaned as she hit him on the head with one of the tiny pillows that were in the window seat. \u201cYou\u2019d better stop now, or I\u2019ll give you the Elijah treatment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kol laughed at that and threw his hands up. \u201cAlright, my little Goddess. Or Goddess adjacent. I\u2019ll allow you to get your rest. Busy day tomorrow, you\u2019re going clothes shopping.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOh, yes. Mother wants to throw a ball now that we\u2019re all reunited, to get to know the town and see who\u2019s who and all. You\u2019re coming with me as my date,\u201d Kol said smug. \u201cI don\u2019t have anyone nor the time to find me someone and you\u2019ll do nicely.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe hell I am.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYes, you are.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou didn\u2019t ask me!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat\u2019s there to ask?\u201d Kol countered. \u201cI bet you\u2019ll look astonishing in fancy dress.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNope. And you can\u2019t make me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kol cocked his head as a mischievous smile appeared on his face. \u201cIs that a bet, darling?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo,\u201d Bella whined. \u201cI just want to sleep.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He moved then, sitting on his knees as he brought his face closer to hers. \u201cI could make you scream in pleasure,\u201d he whispered. \u201cI am very talented.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGo away. Or you will get the Elijah experience.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m quite confident that I won\u2019t,\u201d he said smugly. \u201cBecause otherwise you would have done that already.\u201d Kol then hopped out of the seat. \u201cVery well, I shall allow you to go back to sleep. We\u2019ll continue our conversation tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo, we won\u2019t.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYes, we will.\u201d He started to make his way out of the library before turning around. \u201cYou know, you could always come join me in my bed, I\u2019m sure that\u2019s a lot more comfortable than that window seat.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella thought for a moment. That would be the ultimate punishment for him, wouldn\u2019t it? She could just fall asleep and have him stew in his own urges. Before she could give him an answer, he scooped her up and rushed them to his room. He put her down on the bed, tucked her in and got into bed himself, snuggling up against her. \u201cNap time,\u201d he sighed happily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella was surprised. She didn\u2019t know what to think, but thought the gesture was endearing and allowed it for now. Kol hadn\u2019t had any physical contact for nearly a century and she felt for him. And she was super tired. Shifting a little so that she was more comfortable, she sighed happily and fell back to sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella woke up the following morning in an empty bed, but with breakfast waiting for her on the nightstand. Oh, why not? She lazily stretched herself out and propped herself up against the pillows before pulling the tray with breakfast into her lap. There was a note from Kol on it saying: \u2018I do wish you would reconsider for tonight, if only to annoy Elijah!\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She smiled at that. Now, if he asked like that, how could she refuse? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella had her breakfast and then went to get some of her clothes before she quietly left the house to go back home and see if she had anything formal to wear. By the time she arrived at her house, though, Kol was sitting on her couch on the porch with a grin on his face. \u201cSneaking out, are we?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMorning,\u201d she replied as she opened her door. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWalk of shame, me thinks. Is that what you call it these days?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella snorted. \u201cA walk of shame is when you actually have sex and sneak out in the same clothes you wore the day before.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAh, something Rebekah might do then,\u201d he mused as he got to his feet. \u201cYou know, I left early this morning to get to the store, had a lovely chap put some music on this device,\u201d Kol held up an iPod. \u201cOf course, the music you spoke of is on here as well. The Beatles are masterful.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDated, too,\u201d Bella reminded him. \u201cAlthough some people worship them. They say that their sound inspired so many others that nowadays we\u2019re surrounded by music. Even the electronical and overly poppy things.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cStill, I do enjoy them very much,\u201d Kol replied as he followed her, but was stopped on the threshold. \u201cInteresting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTo keep me safe,\u201d Bella smiled and turned around to face him. \u201cAfter all, my landlords are vampires. One being crazy and off his rocker, the other one unpredictable but harmless. No one who can\u2019t cross the threshold on their own accord gets in.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cVery well, then what are we doing here?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI need to see if I have something fancy to wear for tonight,\u201d Bella said, teasing him as she walked to her closet. \u201cBut I\u2019m afraid that my wardrobe isn\u2019t suitable for a ball.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBrilliant! Then let\u2019s go into town and find you a gorgeous dress.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella smiled as she walked back to the door and stood in front of him. \u201cOr\u2026 I could go naked.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou wouldn\u2019t dare,\u201d he laughed nervously. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhy? Do you think that my body won\u2019t be beautiful enough?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019ve seen your fuzzy pyjamas, darling, I doubt you\u2019re an exhibitionist.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She took a step outside and pulled him closer, her hand trailed up into his hair as the other traced his jaw with a finger. \u201cAll this sexual tension between us\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou need to stop before I\u2019m going to do something I\u2019ll regret\u2026\u201d he softly warned her. \u201cWell, I might not regret it. Likely not.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s been too long, huh?\u201d she booped his nose with her finger. \u201cWhat if I told you that it would be fine?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThat\u2019s not really lady like, Bella, you hardly know me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWho says I\u2019m a lady?\u201d She pulled his head down and brushed his lips with hers. \u201cI\u2019m still a person of flesh and blood with itches to scratch\u2026 And you were right last night,\u201d she said in a whisper. \u201cYou are insanely hot and you feel good\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cStop or I\u2019ll take you right here on this porch.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHow about you come inside instead?\u201d She whispered, looking up at him. \u201cInside my house and inside of me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~o.O.o~<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oh, having sex with someone she\u2019d just met wasn\u2019t something she made a habit out of. In fact, this was the first time it ever happened but it felt right. She felt safe with Kol and they both needed to get it out of her system. She didn\u2019t even care at this point if he\u2019d move on to someone else. At least she could say that she had sex with an Original Vampire and that it had been amazing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But something told her that Kol was going to be around for quite some time, that he was indeed the person she\u2019d been looking for to guide her on her journey, and all it needed was a little more time, seeing as despite his enthusiasm about her being different, he didn\u2019t know that much more than Klaus did. Or the books that she had read. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

She had felt the connection while he was still in his coffin, but she truly felt safe with him. Not on edge, not mildly safe or in danger, but he was like a warm blanket to her, if she had to compare the feeling to something. All Bella knew was that at this moment, she was feeling relaxed as hell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou do surprise me, Bella Swan,\u201d Kol pulled her into his arms and kissed the top of her head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDon\u2019t think I do this on a regular basis\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat? Have sex? That\u2019s a shame.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo,\u201d she laughed. \u201cHaving sex with someone I literally just met.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDo you regret it? Because I don\u2019t.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMe neither,\u201d she sighed happily. \u201cCan we just lie here for awhile? I don\u2019t think I can walk.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI don\u2019t have any better place to be, do you?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo,\u201d she smiled at him before softly kissing him. Oh yeah, best sex ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~o.O.o~<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it was lunch time, Kol and Bella decided it was enough time spent in bed. Kol went back home because he needed to be fitted for a tuxedo and Bella reluctantly went shopping for a dress. What the hell did people wear to a ball? She went to a coffee shop to stuff her face with some food and drink coffee while she thought long and hard. What would her dad say about her going to a ball, to actually have to dance? Or her mother, even? There was no doubt that both her parents would love a picture of her in a beautiful dress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

She fiddled with her phone for a while, contemplating her options. Ren\u00e9e would interrogate her, for sure. Charlie? He\u2019d be proud that his baby girl got invited to a ball of seemingly important people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

She was going home. The whole idea of the ball was scary to her, it would make her visible and participating. Kol, Klaus and Myriam would likely be disappointed, but it was for the best. Dressing up was not her thing. She paid for her food, headed to the supermarket and then went straight home. It was going to be a nice night in with a glass of wine and her computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella walked into Damon as she was walking to her home. \u201cQuite the stunt you pulled last night,\u201d he said as he followed her. \u201cI had it under control. You didn\u2019t need to come in and save my ass.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI didn\u2019t come in to save your ass.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAnd what\u2019s with the pyjamas? Were you staying at Klaus\u2019? Are you insane?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMyriam and Klaus are my friends. Myriam and I were having a girl\u2019s night. I don\u2019t care what beef you have with them or they with you. They\u2019re my friends.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSince when! You could have told me you were in contact with the biggest, baddest vampire in the world!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She smiled then. \u201cI didn\u2019t know it was them and even so, it\u2019s not my problem. You and Stefan got everyone in the mess that you\u2019re in now. Including Elena. I\u2019ve told you this many times before.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI would have thought you were on our side.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere are no sides, Damon,\u201d she sighed as she put her bag down on the porch. \u201cI\u2019m not involved in anything you or Klaus is doing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe could kill you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m more afraid of Stefan,\u201d she countered before looking up at him. \u201cAre we done?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He narrowed his eyes on her. \u201cIf you know what\u2019s best for you, I suggest you stay here until we\u2019ve killed Klaus and dealt with Esther.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf you know what\u2019s best for you, I suggest you don\u2019t make idle threats, Damon Salvatore. You\u2019re my friend, but do not think I will not hesitate to defend myself,\u201d she then opened the door and walked inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was then that Damon caught a strong whiff of sex and Kol Mikaelson. \u201cYou had sex with an Original?!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGo away!\u201d Bella slammed the door in his face. She could hear Damon yell at her from the door but she choose to ignore it and eventually he stomped off. She put her groceries away and booted her computer before she heard something coming out of her closet. Had a small animal made its way into her home?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She carefully opened the doors to her hanging closet and blinked at the sight before her. There were five fancy dresses hanging in there that weren\u2019t there before. Now, sometimes things like that just happened to her and there was always a note somewhere saying that her grandfather H had given it to her. When she was little, she always believed that it had been her parents who had done it, as she\u2019d never met this illustrious grandfather. Yes, she had met her mother\u2019s father, but Charlie\u2019s father was elusive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, now that she was alone and with everything that was going on in her life right now, she believed that it was real. A fairy godfather, perhaps? Was she a fairy herself? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

She let out a breath as she pulled out the dresses one by one and each more beautiful than the other. \u201cI guess I\u2019ll be going to the ball after all\u2026\u201d Bella muttered in awe as the final dress she pulled from her closet just spoke to her. It was a sleeveless, one shoulder dress made out of chiffon. While the other dresses had a more outspoken and clear color – or white, even, she liked this one as it was a soft lavender color and it was floor length. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was then when a pair of heels appeared and a box with jewelry where she found the note she\u2019d been looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy your ball, my beautiful granddaughter. I am proud of who you\u2019re becoming. The accessories are family heirlooms, treat them well. All my love, H.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella surprised herself then, by feeling all girly and giddy when she looked at her presents. She always figured herself to be more of a tomboy, never wearing dresses or skirts and always pants with comfy tops but the dress was perfect, the heels didn\u2019t look that dangerous and even the bracelet and necklace got her excited. She felt like a real life Cinderella!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She drew herself a bath and collected her \u2018make pretty\u2019 stuff before enjoying herself for an hour or so. Bella then got into a t-shirt and made dinner for herself while answering some emails on her computer and maybe writing a few paragraphs on a story she\u2019d been working on but hadn\u2019t worked on in quite some time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Damon came back to yelling at her door, which she ignored by blasting some loud music while she was getting ready. She used an internet tutorial on how to pin her hair up and how to do her makeup, she wanted to be a complete picture. Oh yes, she was in full girl mode and loving it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Right before she was leaving, her phone rang, it was Charlie. \u201cHi dad!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHi pumpkin, how are you doing?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella giggled then. \u201cI\u2019m going to a real, old fashioned ball.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWell, you\u2019re in the South, I\u2019m surprised this is your first ball.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI wasn\u2019t even going until Granddad H turned my closet upside down and gifted me a beautiful dress.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBella, your grandfather is not magical.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe is to me, how else would you explain it?\u201d Bella shrugged. \u201cI feel so pretty.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWell, send me a picture and we\u2019ll talk tomorrow. I don\u2019t want to keep you from having fun.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI will,\u201d Bella replied. \u201cI love you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI love you too, sweetheart. Enjoy yourself.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the way to Klaus\u2019 home, she loudly sang along with the CD playing in her car; she wasn\u2019t ashamed to admit that it was Taylor Swift, which was all Damon\u2019s fault, really. He had borrowed her car once and she never felt like changing the CD\u2019s out after he used it. Even the sad songs were catchy as hell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As she drove on the driveway, she could feel how her stomach started to flutter. She was getting nervous again. While most of what she felt was excitement, a part of her was filled with dread and she couldn\u2019t quite shake it. Bella wasn\u2019t going to allow it to dampen her spirits, she looked hot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oh, Bella shouldn\u2019t have been surprised that when she entered the house that everything was decorated, the grand staircase was covered in fairy lights, but not overly intrusive, just really classy. There were already a couple of people, she spotted the mayor, for one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou made it!\u201d Myriam broke free from Klaus and went over to Bella to give her a big hug, making other people\u2019s heads turn with her exuberance. \u201cWow, where did you get that dress?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella chuckled. \u201cYou wouldn\u2019t believe me if I told you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTry me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy magical grandfather?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBut you\u2019re not a witch.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe is. Maybe. I don\u2019t know.\u201d Bella shrugged. \u201cPoint is, I feel pretty.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOh no, darling,\u201d Kol\u2019s voice sounded before he maneuvered himself between Myriam and Bella. \u201cYou look absolutely stunning,\u201d he gently took her hand and kissed it. \u201cMy beautiful Goddess.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cStop,\u201d Bella giggled, blushing furiously. \u201cNo one will notice me beside you, look at you, so handsome in your suit.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOh barf,\u201d Myriam rolled her eyes. \u201cBe careful you two, or you might tear each other\u2019s clothes off right here and have sex on the floor in the midst of all these people.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNow that\u2019s a thought,\u201d Kol smirked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI need a drink,\u201d Bella shook her head, laughing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kol offered his arm to Bella and she took it to lead her towards the bar. \u201cFor a moment I was afraid you wouldn\u2019t come tonight,\u201d he said truthfully. \u201cBut this is a special night, we\u2019re celebrating the reunion of our family. I wouldn\u2019t want you to miss this.\u201d He handed her a glass of champagne. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019ll be on my best behaviour.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kol smirked at that, before he spotted Damon with Mayor Lockwood. \u201cOh look, it\u2019s your landlord.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUgh. He was insufferable today,\u201d she said as she took a sip of her drink. \u201cHe doesn\u2019t like it that I\u2019ve been spending my time here. He certainly didn\u2019t appreciate it when he caught a whiff of you after I opened my door.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A mischievous twinkle appeared in Kol\u2019s eyes. \u201cLet\u2019s have some fun, shall we?\u201d he said before walking them over to Damon and the Mayor. \u201cMayor Lockwood. We haven\u2019t formally met. Kol Mikaelson,\u201d he said as he kissed her hand with a smile on his face. \u201cI hope your lovely town embraces us just as much as we plan to embrace it. Have you met my date, Bella Swan?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Damon looked beyond pissed off. \u201cDamon Salvatore,\u201d he said as he extended his hand. \u201cHave we met?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kol smirked at him, not taking his hand to shake it. \u201cI\u2019ve met a lot of people, and you don\u2019t particularly stand out,\u201d he said before looking at Bella. \u201cNow, if you\u2019d excuse us, there are more people I\u2019d like to introduce myself and Bella to.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Damon grabbed Kol by the arm as they passed. \u201cYou leave her alone,\u201d he said in a low, threatening voice. \u201cShe might not recognize danger, but if you know what\u2019s best for you, you\u2019re going to keep your paws off of her.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kol looked at the hand on his arm and then on Damon. \u201cNow, young Salvatore, making empty threats isn\u2019t something you should do because would you follow through?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI already told him that,\u201d Bella added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou were supposed to stay home,\u201d Damon hissed at her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am<\/em> home.\u201d She swatted Damon\u2019s hand away from Kol and allowed Kol to take her somewhere else. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou\u2019re home? Does this mean you\u2019re moving in?\u201d Kol smiled at her. \u201cBecause I have just the bed for you if you don\u2019t mind a room mate.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI already have a closet with some of my clothes in the library, Myriam got me a laptop to work on my stories, doesn\u2019t that mean I\u2019ve already moved in?\u201d Bella replied cheekily before she looked over her shoulder to see the Salvatores fawn over Elena who had just entered. \u201cI love the guest house, it\u2019s been my home for quite some time, but I know what they think about you. I\u2019m impartial to it all, but they\u2019re\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cChildren.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019ve watched them since they came back to Mystic Falls and they make the same stupid mistakes over and over again. The wrong choices.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cJust say the word, darling, I\u2019m sure Niklaus wouldn\u2019t mind if you\u2019d permanently moved in.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cElijah\u2019s going to gather everyone on the stairs,\u201d Myriam said as she joined Bella and Kol. \u201cHe told us to stay off the stairs while he addresses the people gathered because it\u2019s family only.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWell, that\u2019s rubbish,\u201d Kol said disgusted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt was your mother\u2019s wish.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe need to respect her rules, unfortunately. Had it been only Elijah\u2019s wishes, then I would have said to screw it,\u201d he kissed Bella on the cheek. \u201cI\u2019ll return shortly.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI don\u2019t trust Esther,\u201d Myriam said quietly. \u201cShe forgave Klaus for killing her, but I think she\u2019s up to something. It\u2019s just a feeling, you know.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIs it because they\u2019re all basically worshipping her?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI think they\u2019re genuinely afraid of her. Besides, Finn\u2019s been following her around all day like a lost puppy,\u201d Myriam continued. \u201cToday I had to break up a fight between Klaus and Kol because Klaus was threatening to dagger him again.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cKlaus can threaten all he want. Hell, he can even dagger Kol again, as long as he knows that I will undagger Kol and turn Klaus into the little puppy that he is.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myriam chuckled. \u201cWeren\u2019t you supposed to observe?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo one touches my Kol and gets away with it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSpoken like a true Mikaelson,\u201d Myriam said amused and took a sip of her champagne. \u201cBut don\u2019t forget, if you touch my Klaus, I\u2019ll be coming after you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAnd I\u2019ll turn you into the little trash panda that you are.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYeah, there\u2019s no fighting you, is there?\u201d Myriam laughed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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