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❝guilt complex❞
"DAMON, WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?"
Damon furrowed his eyebrows at Jenna, his glance darting between her and where Elijah was talking to Carol Lockwood. "Trying to–"
"Oh, wow, you came!"
His eyes widen briefly when he sees Andie saddle up beside them, and he frowns at Jenna's confused look that darts in between them. He takes a moment to understand, but as soon as he does his face scrunches up in disgust. "Oh, god, no!" He turns to Andie and lays his hands on her shoulders. "Listen, sweetheart, I'm flattered, but I'm married."
Damon doesn't wait for a response as he pushes between the two women, heading straight towards Elijah and Carol.
"Damon!"
"Carol!" The vampire smiles at Carol, taking her outstretched hand and giving her a chaste kiss on the cheek in greeting.
The grinning woman gestures between the two men surrounding her. "Elijah, I want you to meet Damon Salvatore. His family is one of the Mystic Falls Founding Families."
Damon hums in confirmation and smirks as he looks to the Original. He plasters on a charming smile and takes a step towards Elijah subtly. "Carol, can I borrow our friend here? I want to ask him a few questions about our town's... rich history."
Carol looks delighted at his friendliness and waves them off, and Damon throws an arm around Elijah's shoulder, ignoring the glare being sent his way by the Original. As soon as they're out of earshot from the woman, Damon removes his arm and steps away from him.
Elijah narrows his eyes at Damon, but there's a small smirk playing on his lips. "Hello, honey."
Damon winces. "Oh, my god, let it go. Alaric was on my doorstep, I couldn't exactly tell him I was on the phone with you."
The irritation leaves Elijah in a moment and he perks up slightly. "The teacher?"
Damon nods like it's obvious, then winces again. Elijah eyes him warily. "What? What did you do, Damon?"
"I might've told Ric about the dagger,"
Elijah is silent for a moment, before he turns around and walks away from Damon.
Damon stands still for a moment, his face morphing into a look of disbelief before he follows the Original back to the empty office. He glances behind his shoulder and sees John Gilbert saddle up beside Alaric, and he curses under his breath before shutting the door firmly behind him.
"Why on Earth would you do something so stupid?"
Elijah is leaned against the desk, but his hands are shoved in his pockets. His stance radiates nonchalance, but there's no denying the lingering threat behind his eyes.
