Poisoned With Love (Niklaus Mikaelson) [Discontinued]

3 - Meeting the Mikaelsons

I awoke to the sun streaming in through my window. For the first time in a year I had awoken feeling refreshed and happy rather than depressed from a nightmare. Maybe I really could start fresh here. I looked over to my bedside table and my eyes caught sight of my invitation to the ball at Mikaelson Manor tonight. A wave of excitement washed over me, then panic set it. I needed to buy a dress! I grabbed my iPhone and looked at the time. 11:30am already?! The ball started at 6pm and in that time I had to get an outfit, wash, dress, apply makeup, do my hair and actually get there!

I jumped in the shower and was dressed and ready to go by 12:30pm. I ran out the door and practically threw myself into my car.

I arrived at the mall and found my way into a dress shop. There were all sorts of dresses, in all different styles and colours. This was going to be difficult. I was looking through a rack when I spotted Caroline on the opposite side of the shop. She saw me to and basically ran over to me.

"Hey!" She said as she gave me a hug. I was surprised by her embrace but hugged her back. "Why are you here?" She asked me, pulling away.

"Oh uh, I got invited to a ball at Mikaelson Manor. You?" I replied.

"Same here." She said looking pleased that I was going but at the same time like she was worrying about something. "Look, before you go I just want to tell you to be careful. Some of the Mikaelsons have...a reputation."

My smile instantly faded. "Oh...okay." I looked down at the floor.

"How about you come with the rest of us? We can look out for you and make sure you're ok. Everyone from yesterday will be there. We'll pick you up at 5:45pm?" She gave me a hopeful smile.

"Really? Are you sure that's okay?" I asked, trying to contain my excitement.

"Sure." She smiled.

"Hey, would you mind helping me pick a dress? I have no idea what I'm looking for." I asked.

"I thought you would never ask!" She beamed.

Caroline made me try on a ton of different dresses and shoes before we finally settled on a navy blue dress which hugged my upper body and a silver pair of high heels. I had to admit, she was amazing at this sort of thing. I had never looked as good as this before!

We both paid for our outfits before I realised I hadn't seen Caroline's choice of dress.

"Hey Caroline, what dress did you pick?" I asked her.

"Wait and see!" She winked at me before we headed out of the store.

I said goodbye to Caroline abruptly after swapping numbers and telling her my address for later, when I realised it was 3pm already. I drove home as fast as I could without being pulled over and jumped in the shower. I washed my hair and body as quickly as I could before stepping out and drying off. I brushed, dried and curled my hair before pinning it up and leaving a few strands out. I then proceeded to do my makeup. Foundation, concealer, silver eyeshadow, liquid liner, mascara and a clear lipgloss. I slipped on the dress and heels before quickly glancing in the mirror. I just about had enough time to put everything I needed in my clutch bag before I heard a car horn outside signalling that everyone was outside. I grabbed my bag and headed outside. Damon was driving, he smirked at me from the drivers seat whilst checking me out. Jeremy was smiling at me next to him as were Bonnie and Caroline in the back. I gathered that Stefan and Elena were going together as I got in the car and we set off for Mikaelson Manor.

As we pulled up outside the manor, I couldn't help but marvel at the sheer size of the place. You could fit my house in there about 4 times! I got butterflies in my stomach from excitement. Caroline's words from earlier on today still echoed in my head however.