𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐘 ✯ damon salvatore

22. traitor

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"I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE HE would ever do something like that to me." Ophelia was pacing back and forth, still reminiscing how Damon would go against her and her family, knowing how much she cares for them. On top of that, Ophelia also has to deal with losing her father once again.

After the events from Mystic Grill, everything for Ophelia started to fall apart so Kol being the best uncle in the world, decided to take his sweet niece on a road trip. He was actually there to watch Jeremy, but he also wanted to make Ophelia happy again. It pained him to see his niece upset so his priority was to make sure she had a good time.

"Darling, I know Elijah, he wouldn't leave the people he loves unless it's for a feasible reason. But as for Damon, I can rip his head off for all I care." Ophelia gave her uncle a warning look. Even though she was angry at Damon, she didn't want him to kill him.

"Thanks, uncle Kol, but I can handle myself." The girl started to walk to the door of their hotel room, but before she could go out, Kol flashed in front of her, preventing her from leaving.

"Where are you going?"

"To get food. Don't worry, I can handle myself." She tried to push past Kol, but before she could, he pushed her back lightly, still blocking the door.

"Yeah, of course, I would let you go out alone since you can definitely handle yourself with that kidnapping a century ago," Kol said sarcastically, knowing he made a point. He knew his niece can fight back if she really wanted to, but after what happened a century ago, he vowed that he would always protect her. No matter what.

"Thanks, but as I said, I'm fine by myself. You don't have to go with me."

"It was not a request." Kol stared deeply into her eyes, as she did into his. This soon turned into a stare-off between the stubborn Mikaelson's but before either of them could blink, Ophelia gave in.

"Fine, but you're paying."

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"Rise and shine, darling. We have much to do today." After going out with Kol, Ophelia was knocked out cold after consuming all of the food, making her fall into a deep nap.

"Ugh, do I really have to go? This sofa is very comfy," Ophelia muttered, her face burrowed into the pillow.

"Well, you do not have a choice. We are going to see a fellow you know. Jeremy Gilbert." When he said that name, Ophelia's interest was piqued. She was nervous yet excited to see the boy knowing that she hasn't talked to Jeremy in a long time.

"I didn't know you were friends with Jeremy?" Kol chuckled dryly while grabbing his car keys. He gently grabbed both of Ophelia's wrists and pulled her up lazily.

"I'm not. But I need to get close to him under Nik's orders." Of course, he did, Ophelia thought to herself. Nodding to her uncle, the girl soon walked to the car and drove to the batting cage where Jeremy was currently at.

Around ten minutes later, Ophelia walked behind the batting cages, trying to find Jeremy and soon enough, she spotted his back.

"Jeremy!" When she called out his name, the boy turned around with a wide smile for Ophelia, but when he turned his body fully, Damon and Elena were revealed. Ophelia rolled her eyes in irritation, not wanting to deal with Damon's 'apologies.'

Ophelia was about to walk away until she felt a strong hand grip her arm, making her whip her head swiftly. There stood Damon with his signature snarky smirk on his face.

"Hey pretty lady, what are you doing here by yourself?"

"Why is that any of your business? I shouldn't tell you anything especially since you tried to kill my family." Damon whispered a meaningless 'sorry' making Ophelia pissed even more. The fact that he felt no remorse made her even angrier with him.

"Screw you, Damon."

"I mean, I know you want to Lia, just say so-"

"Shut up, I'm done with you." Ophelia marched away from Damon and stood next to Jeremy. As Jeremy, Elena, and Damon were talking, Ophelia heard footsteps behind her to reveal Kol with a fine wooden-carved baseball abt. Catching the girl off guard, Kol hit Damon harshly with the bat, making it break into wooden pieces.

"You know, I'll never get used to aluminum. But hey, at least it won't break." With another strong swipe, Kol attempted to hit Damon, but before he could, the raven-haired vampire grabbed the broken baseball bat and stabbed Kol, making Ophelia's eyes widen.

"Okay, come on, Lia you're coming with us." As Damon was about to grab her arm, Ophelia swiped it away and twisted his wrist, making him cry out lightly in pain.

"Touch me again, I'll stake you in the heart myself. I'm not going anywhere with you."

"Well, I guess I have to do this without consent then." Soon enough, Damon picked up Ophelia and sped off back to the car where they would soon go to the hotel, leaving a temporarily dead Kol at the batting cages. When he wakes up, Kol will certainly not be happy with the Salvatore, knowing that he is pushing his luck with his niece.

sorry for the shorter chapter babes but i hope you all enjoyed this one!!! also sorry for not being as active lately. my mind has been wandering to many places but i'm much better now. <3