Like a cockroach, Always Survives

59. Elijah Mikaelson & Damon Salvatore | At Least He's Jealous

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Summary: Elijah used to be your best friend before he suddenly became cold to you. Damon quickly filled the empty spot and Elijah has kept his mouth shut to keep the peace. But one day, as Klaus does, he pulls a stunt and invites you all to a ball and although none of you know his true intention, you know the invite isn't optional. Elijah becomes uncomfortable with the idea but knows he has no choice so he bites his tongue when Damon escorts you but how much time will pass before Elijah can control himself and his emotions?

Warnings: Light smut towards the end

Word Count: 8,036

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           "What's going on in there?" Damon asked, lightly poking your forehead.

"Huh?" You asked, shaking your head and looking away from the fireplace.

Damon sat back in his chair and spread his arms out against the back of the cushions. "I see it on your face," he explained, studying his cuticles as he spoke and pursing his lips. "What thoughts are dancing around in that little head of yours?"

"There's no dancing happening here," you joked, leaning forward in your seat, "Brawling, maybe,"

"Brawl. Dance. It's all one and the same." He shrugged and raised an eyebrow at you, "But I can bet what you're thinking about. Or, rather, whom,"

Your widened eyes looked towards the empty corridor, making sure no one was there before getting up from your chair and throwing yourself at Damon and attempted to wrangle him.

"Put me out of my misery!" Damon feigned death, his hand flying to his lulled head.

"What do you think I'm doing here?" You asked, your grip tightening.

"Trying to not let Elijah hear that you have a huge-"

"Damon!" You shouted and slapped his arm, "I will end you," You promised, shoving your finger in his face and scolding him.

"What did I just walk in on?" Caroline asked, a teasing glint in her voice.

"Well I was enjoying myself," Damon scoffed and you crawled off of his lap, embarrassed as the rest of the group walked through the door and Elijah looked at Damon with side-eye.

"Nothing," you blushed and sat on the arm of the chair next to Damon, "So what's the plan for tonight?"

Elijah cleared his throat, sitting as far from you as possible and rubbed his hands together, "Klaus wants us to attend some ball of some kind," he explained, "It's tonight and he wants us all there." Elijah stood up and looked at you for a split second then landed his eyes on Elena, "All of us,"

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"Did you see how he was looking at her?" You asked Damon, putting on the vervain necklace he had gifted you a while back once Klaus showed up, "I mean, he's obviously interested in her!" You whisper-shouted and fumed in frustration, "Would you put this damn thing on me?"

"Calm down, princess." Damon strolled over to you, looking as dashing as ever in his suit as he moved your hair over to one side and clasped the jewelry together, "He's just trying to make you jealous. Plus, I happen to know a little secret that Elijah has interest in a little human and her name is (Y/N)," Damon rested his hands on your bare shoulders as the dress you wore was an off the shoulder, deep, dark red color with just the right amount of volume at the hips so it wasn't pinstraight or too fluffy.