The banshee

•18•

•Mikaelson ball•

*Lydia's pov*

-Lockwood mansion-

I looked myself over in the mirror one last time. I was getting ready for the Mikaelson ball...by myself, nobody was talking to me yet.
"I just need to forget about everything, tonight is supposed to be fun!" I muttered to myself while smoothing out the front of my dress. I've never been to a party this formal before so I was nervous as to how to dress, act,...dance. I knew how to waltz a little bit but not enough to not stare at my feet while dancing to make sure I'm doing it right.

"Lydia! Are you almost ready? We're leaving soon.." Carol called out from downstairs, I quickly shouted back that I was ready and made my way down the stairs.

-Mikaelson mansion-

We had just arrived at the mansion and my nerves were taking over. My hands were slightly shaking and my lungs felt like the air was slowly leaving and never coming back. I pushed away the thoughts of a panic attack and as confidently as I could, I walked towards the doors.
There were so many people already there, it was incredible. Everyone was dressed so elegantly, almost like they had been preparing for this moment for years. I followed Carol around, not knowing anyone else and not wanting her to know I'm friends with the Mikaelsons.

"Hello Carol" was heard from behind the two women. Damon. "Hello" Carol replied not noticing the not so subtle glare Damon threw at her daughter.

"I see you're hanging out with your new besties" Damon adds on standing beside Carol.
"I'm the mayor Damon. When the oldest, deadliest family of vampire moves into your town, you welcome them with a smile" Carol responded, I could practically see the nervousness in her eyes.

"Well at least you know who you're borrowing your cup of tea from.."
"They've assured me they want peace and I've assured them that id enforce it." Carol says while looking at Damon and then at the people around her.
I just looked around the huge room while they talked about the Mikaelsons. Speaking of Mikaelsons, why is Kol coming over?

"Mayor Lockwood. We haven't formally met, Kol Mikaelson. I hope your town embraces us as much as we plan to embrace it" Kol said with a smirk looking towards me after.
"You must be Lydia. I've heard wonderful things about you.." he says with another smirk, kissing my hand. I just rolled my eyes and hid my smile quickly.