Thantophobia

6. New Orleans

It had been a few months, luckily none of my visions came true. All of my friends were alive, Elena had chose to hold off on the cure to vampirism. Jeremy was alive and well- and didn't kill Kol. Bonnie was also alive and I couldn't be any happier. I mean, that Silas dude was still running around, but he hasn't come up yet to ruin anything. Yet.

Oh yeah, and graduation was today. Yay...

"I can't believe it... You're going to be leaving us." My mom cried out, as we both stood in front of the mirror, with my graduation attire on.

"Mom, I'll visit you. I promise." I responded, hugging my mother tightly before we left to go to the school. I turned to face my little sister, who was surprisingly also in tears.

"You're finally leaving, loser." She laughed sadly as I engulfed her in a hug. "I'm gonna miss you, goofball. I'll promise to call you." I whispered.

***

I saw Caroline, Bonnie, Elena, and Stefan all standing in a group. I sprinted over, and practically attacked them all with hugs. I looked around frantically for Kol, and that's when I felt a tap on my shoulder. I spun around and instantly smiled.

"Hello, darling."

I couldn't help but laugh a little, as I wrapped my arms around his neck. I quickly pecked his cheek, but Kol seemed displeased- and kissed me on my lips. My first kiss.

"I like that a little better." He beamed as he pulled away from the kiss, making me playfully slap his shoulder. Kol smirked like he always does, when Caroline spoke up.

"Guys... Can you believe that we're actually graduating?" Caroline bawled. She started to tear up, which completely broke my heart- I rarely saw Caroline cry.

I enveloped Caroline into a hug. "Hey, listen... We'll never stop being friends." I explained.

The ceremony was about to start, and I began to feel nervous. My stomach tied in knots, and because I was so nervous, I tapped my foot crazily. Bonnie was up first, and then my name was called. I instantly stood up, it was all such a blur to me. Everything was surreal.

"Congratulations, Olivia." Bonnie's dad, the Mayor, shook my hand as he handed me my diploma. "Thank you, sir." I whisper to him, strolling over to my seat. Kol gave me the brightest smile I've ever seen as I sat back down.

"Congratulations, love." Kol cheered.

***

Later on in the day, there was a party held for our graduation. Everyone was drinking and having a good time. But I only paid attention to my main group of friends. Kol said he was going to arrive a little later, but I really didn't worry too much about it.

Damon walked over to me with a drink in his hand. "Where's lover boy?" He asked sipping his drink.
"Family trouble." I simply replied.

For some reason, he handed me his drink. "Here, I think you'll need some of this." Damon's eyes glazing over me.

"Oh no I don't-" I started but he interrupted. "Just try it, kid." He demanded. I didn't protest, so I took a small sniff of it before tasting a little. I scrunched up my face and mumbled a small 'ew gross.'

Damon chuckled at my reaction.
"Only giving you a taste of your college days to come." He noted taking his drink back. That's when the whole group came toward us, they were all obviously drunk but I didn't mind.

"What's your plan for the summer, Liv?" Bonnie questioned, as everyone else discussed different topics.

"I... I honestly don't know." I furrowed my eyebrows at the topic. Bonnie nodded her head, understanding completely that my life was way more boring than everyone else's at the moment.