Second Chance 》 The Vampire Diaries

After School Special

Times like these make me glad that I have Stefan to comfort me. There's so much I want to get off my chest without someone judging me. Damon is immediately out because he would just scold me and call me stupid for even thinking about having feelings for Klaus. And I want to hate him so much for what he did that night. He killed all of his hybrids and Carol Lockwood. Yeah, he drowned her in the fountain to teach Tyler a lesson and eliminate everything he holds dear.

I should hate him. I should have punched Klaus multiple times for killing Carol and have it fuel my desire to kill him but I - I can't. Klaus was hurt and betrayed so he lashed out. And the way he looked at me...part of me wanted to comfort him and be there for him. He even drew a picture of me to give as a gift. That's one of the most thoughtful things he's ever done for me. Yet, here I am, three days later, avoiding him.

I really needed to talk to someone and called Stefan. He told me to go to Caroline's since he was staying there for the time being. I would have told him to come to the mansion but I was scared about running into Klaus and having him overhear our conversation.

"Please, tell me you're not serious?" Stefan asked as I came clean about everything.

"No, I'm being really sarcastic," I replied back sarcastically. Then I groaned before leaning back on the couch. "Why? Why? Why?"

"I'm asking myself the same thing. I mean, you went from dating Leonard to having feelings for someone like Klaus, who killed Leonard by the way." Stefan sighed. "Then, again, you are dating Kol."

"Hey, imagine how I felt when I heard about you and Damon loving Katherine. Oh, how the turn tables."

Stefan furrowed his brows. "You mean, how the tables have turned?"

"I was binge-watching The Office, give me a break!"

I grabbed one of the sofa pillows and covered my face with it. Taking a deep breath, I let out an annoyed groan.

"So, what are you going to do? Are you going to break up with Kol?"

Removing the pillow from my face, I gave Stefan a look. "God, no. I never said I didn't love him. I still do. I just...I need to figure out if my feelings for Klaus are genuine and that I'm not crazy. But it might be a bit difficult because I still live in the mansion. And I can't move back here until we free Elena from Damon's sire bond."

Stefan wrapped his arm around me and pulled me close for a side hug. "Well, whatever you do, I'll support you. Even if I don't like either of them."

I returned the hug. "Stef, I was serious about yesterday. Even if the opportunity presents itself, even if he tries to harm any of you, please, don't kill Kol."

"I promise not to harm him." I smiled. "All though...what if we were able to dagger him -"

"Dagger him and I'll make Elijah compel you to date Katherine. You know, 'cause it will always be Stefan," I mimicked her voice in the end.

Stefan laughed, "That's a fate worst than death."

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I left the Forbes residence just to clear my head. I know I should be at Carol's service but I just can't bring myself to go. Tyler will be there and he's gonna be on a vengeance spree. Looking at him would make me feel nothing but guilt. Yes, Klaus spared Tyler but he killed the most important person in his life. And I failed him. I failed him and I failed Leonard.

My phone vibrated in my pocket so I went to pick it up. My heart swelled when I saw Kol's name appear on the screen.

"Hey," I answered a bit happily.