Obsession in Shadows

Chapter 4: "The Observers"

While Chrissy continued with her double life, people around her started noticing the small inconsistencies. Although she stayed perfect in her role, something about her behavior began to unsettle those who observed her. Yet, none of them were willing to get involved, at least not directly. All, in a way, kept their distance, like spectators in a theater they knew all too well.

Elena Gilbert:
Elena stood in front of her mirror, but her eyes were fixed on her phone. As she watched Chrissy's stories, she thought about how the girl always seemed to have control, but at the same time, something didn't quite add up.
"What is she really looking for? Why does she always play with so many people at once? It doesn't make sense..."

With a sigh, Elena scrolled down, stopping at one of Chrissy's posts with one of the Kai's. The situation already made her feel uncomfortable, but she held back; she didn't want to get involved.

Damon Salvatore:
Damon, as always, showed indifference towards Chrissy's manipulation, but he knew he couldn't ignore what was happening. Though he wouldn't admit it, he felt that something wasn't right with her, yet he preferred not to interfere.
"That Kai, the one with Chrissy... he seems so confident. But what he doesn't know is that everything Chrissy says has no real value. She's playing with him, and probably with everyone," Damon thought as he observed from his account.

Although he seemed not to pay attention to Chrissy, he couldn't help but stay informed about everything. For Damon, it was all a game, but something about Chrissy made him feel uneasy.

Caroline Forbes:
Caroline couldn't help but feel a bit frustrated seeing the way Chrissy manipulated the Kai's. Though she didn't say it out loud, she felt she was about to do something that could change the rules of the game. Sometimes she wondered if Chrissy really understood what she was doing or if she was just playing with luck.
"I've never liked people playing with others' feelings, but it seems Chrissy has a special talent for it. Although... she also seems trapped in her own games," Caroline thought, reflecting on Chrissy's dynamics.

Kol Mikaelson 1:
Kol couldn't stop watching. There was something about Chrissy that intrigued and baffled him at the same time. As he scrolled through his feed, he saw how Chrissy kept control, how she manipulated situations in her favor, as if everything was under her command. However, he knew there was always a risk that things would spiral out of control.
"This girl, always so calculated... but what happens when everything starts to fall apart? What does she look like then?" Kol wondered, maintaining his distance as he thought about what was to come.

Riley:
Riley, although her role is not part of The Vampire Diaries, is friends with everyone, and while she had been aware of Chrissy's games, she stayed on the sidelines. There was something about Chrissy that didn't fully convince her. She didn't say much about her, as she knew appearances could be deceiving. However, she couldn't help but notice how Chrissy managed to manipulate and attract guys with her sweet facade, only to later play with their feelings.
"I don't know what she's really thinking... but she always seems to be one step ahead," Riley thought, watching Chrissy's interactions from her account.

Kol Mikaelson 2:
The second Kol saw things from a different perspective. Though he kept a certain distance, his eyes stayed glued to Chrissy's posts. While the first Kol remained analytical and calm, Kol 2 couldn't help but feel a mix of curiosity and skepticism toward Chrissy. He knew that something in her attitude wasn't as it seemed, but he also understood the danger of getting too involved in other people's lives.
"It's impressive how she manages to maintain her hold over everyone. She manipulates so carefully, it's almost admirable. Almost..."

Unlike his former version, Kol 2 didn't feel the same level of discomfort watching her, but he was clear that, at some point, the situation could become dangerous.
"I don't know what she's after, but she's definitely playing with fire. And when that happens, I don't want to be around to watch her burn."

Kol 2 allowed himself to be carried away by his own analysis, deciding that it was best to keep watching but not to get too involved. He didn't want to be part of what seemed to be an impending disaster, but he couldn't stop watching as Chrissy wove her web.