The youngest Gilbert

Decisions Decisiosn

Paige's P.O.V.

Klaus brought the car to a full stop outside the mansion before getting out of his seat and walking around to my side of the car to open my door for me, like a proper gentleman. It's odd to think of Klaus, the big bad original vampire, as being so chivalrous and well-mannered. Taking his hand, we walked in through the large arched oak doors into the grand entry way. Kicking off my shoes and throwing my coat onto a hook on the wall, I sauntered to the living room and laid myself out on the chaise couch. Klaus followed closely behind and plopped himself down in the armchair opposite my couch. There was silence for a few minutes until he finally spoke up. "Well Love, I believe it's time for you to flip that switch back on now." He stated while smirking at the little pout I displayed on my face. "I really don't want to Klaus. I'm in full control of my actions right now but having no emotions just makes my life so much easier. And besides... I thought you liked this side of me." I continued to pout. "I love all sides of you darling but I made a promise to you that I would help you flip that switch back on. You can make your decision when your switch is on Love, it may not be easy but you can still do it. I believe in you Paige." He said very sincerely as he looked me straight in my
eyes. There was something about the stunning depth of his blue eyes that made me believe him. I finally looked away and moved from the chaise to stand in the middle of the room. Taking a deep breath, I closed my eyes and let it all come flooding back. Every single emotion hit me like a kick in to the gut and I fell to floor, passing out in the process.

Slowly, my eyes opened. I was no longer on the floor of the living room but instead I was in a bed. This wasn't the same bed I was in the last time I was kept in this house... strange. These covers were blue instead of the red ones I'd gotten used to seeing in my short stay at the mansion previously. As I sat up I saw a note on the bed, it seemed to be from Klaus.

The note read:

My Dearest Paige, I moved you to my bed after you fainted as I wanted to keep an eye on you. I am sorry I will not be present when you awake but I have some urgent business to attend to in New Orleans, I will be back this evening if you would like to stay in the house until I return. Kol should be in the house as well. I know you have a decision to make love and I just wanted to let you know that whatever you do , be sure that you are doing it for yourself and no one else. Although I would like you to stay with me I do understand that for some strange reason you have taken a liking to that oaf Damon and if you wish to be with him, I will not try to stop you. I respect you too much for that love (and I know sooner or later you'll come to your senses and come back to me) but until then...

All my admiration
Klaus

I actually found myself smiling at the note. Who knew that the legendary Klaus Mikealson could be such a softy at heart. But he was right, I did have a decision to make. On the one hand there was Damon and my family, my friends as well.I know that they care for me but deep down they're all scared of me, terrified even. My own sister struggles to love me half of the time. They don't really accept me, not the real me anyways but they are still my family. And then there's Damon, I know he loves me but even he fears me, the man I love fears me. On the other hand, there is Klaus and the rest of the Mikealons. They accept me no matter what. Elijah is always so kind and fatherly and I know that he only wants to keep my safe. There's also Kol, he did burn me with chemicals but he also said sorry and said he felt really guilty afterwards. And Klaus. For the longest time he was only after me for my power and who knows , maybe he still is but he genuinely seems to care for me. I certainly find myself not hating him so much anymore. Despite myself, I can't help but feel something for him, I'm not sure what it is yet but it's definitely something. This is all just so confusing! Times like these make me wish that I was just born a normal girl, not some freak born with powers that I can barley control. But hey, you gotta play the cards you're dealt. After about an hour of thought and internal struggle, I made my decision. Pulling out my phone, I texted Damon, "humanity back on, be home in a few. I love you x" hitting send , I took one last look at the note Klaus left for me and felt a twinge of guilt but shook it off and went to exit the house.

Damon's P.O.V

Bonnie had no luck with the tracking spell and I'd already checked all the little hiding spots I knew. Paige was no where. Stefan and Elena even checked the graveyard where her parents were buried but no luck. "Damon, I'm leaving Elena here for a while in case Paige shows up, please keep an eye on her while I'm gone. I'm going to try carrying on looking with Jeremy and we'll text you if we find anything ok?" Stefan inquired as I stared into space feeling despondent. "Yeah sure brother, we'll let you know if she shows up." I said to him as he kissed Elena on the forehead and left. "Do you think she'll be ok?" Elena asked me as she plopped herself down on the couch. "I hope so, but with Klaus around, who even knows anymore." I heavily sighed as I poured us both bourbons and passed her a glass after plopping down next to her. We both downed our drinks and she reached to pour another. Neither of us spoke, both so lost in our own minds to converse. After downing 2 more drinks Elena finally spoke. "It's all my fault." She sighed as she looked down at the carpet. I sighed again as I grabbed her chin and moved her face so she was looking at me. "Elena this is not your fault, Paige is a big girl and she was going to do whatever she wanted to do, no matter what anyone said." I reassured her with my hand still holding her chin and her eyes boring into mine. I hadn't realized it but we had gotten a lot closer than we were a few seconds ago.I flicked my eyes down to her lips and noticed she was looking at mine too. In less than a second I was kissing her. She was kissing me back as well! We both know that this is so wrong but neither of us can bring ourselves to stop. I hear my phone ping in the background but ignore it and pull her onto my lap instead. She pulled away, but only for a second as she rushed to get her clothes off, I did the same and soon enough we were back to making out on the couch. Feeling every inch of the others skin. I heard the door open and then a sudden loud gasp. Elena jumped off of me and hurried to cover herself just as I did. Turning to look at the doorway, I saw who had walked in... it was Paige, looking heartbroken to say the least, her humanity was back.
Shit