how we see it (sequel to 'how I see it') [PLL and TVD inspired]

chapter 8.

Chapter 8.

"And lastly... Kol this is Alison DiLaurentis", I finished. "Hi", Ali smiled in awe, "Mind if I show you around?". "Uh... Sure", Kol smiled awkwardly. Alison walked off with only a triumphant smile back at the rest of us. "Well... I guess you can get to know him later", I chuckled, closing my locker.

"And... Oh! Saved by the bell!", Mr Fitz smiled, "Marissa could you stay back for a bit?". I packed away my things and waited for everyone to leave before making my way to the front of the room.

"Did you talk to your father?".

"Yea. Hows tuesday night? We're thinking of having a dinner party. If its too short notice though we can do it another night".

"Tuesday's perfect".

The girls and I were having a sleepover at Spencer's, "What do you mean you aren't going to Noel's?!", Emily yelled. "I dont exactly have a costume now that Damon's gone", I shrugged. "Then take Kol", said Aria defiantly.

"So whataya say?", I asked Kol over the phone, hoping he'd say no.

"Parties arent really my scene. Why dont we hang out just the two of us tonight? Ive got good music and plenty movies".

"Uhh... You know what? I will. Ive got nothing else to do tonight anyway".

Since it was late July and still warm at night, Kol and I sat on the porch swing. "So how've you been? I havent seen you much lately", he smiled sheepishly.

"Um well... Fine. Ive just been busy I guess", I shrugged, not quite knowing what to say.

"Good... Listen, I know Ive been kinda AWOL the last few days but its because I was trying to figure some things out... Well theres no real way I can say this so...", before I could say anything, Kol crashed his lips with mine. It was the weirdest kiss ever... It wasnt bad or anything - trust me it was pretty awesome - it was sort of desperate. Like his life depended on it. I started kissing him back and he relaxed, kissing me more gently. "Hey! What do you think you're doing?!", my over-protective 14 year old brother yelled. Kol pulled away from me and looked over at Leo. "You know Marissa? I thought you werent one of those girls... But as it turns out, apparently youre worse than Alison DiLaurentis", he frowned. Kol got up from the swing, muttered something about it being best if he left and walked off. "Leo--". "Save your lame ass excuse for your boyfriend. Youre telling him you know", he growled. "Actually I think he might already know", I whispered as a crow soared up from the old quince tree in my front yard. Great. He just had to be watching me at that particular moment. I mean I knew Damon watched me from time to tome to keep me safe but damn! Impeccible timing...