𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 | 𝐭𝐯𝐝

56

For the first time in months, I didn't sleep. I was tired, but couldn't shut my eyes. I sat in my walk-in closet at the Salvatore home and drank while staring at Flappy Bird on my phone. I was officially a loser again. This is exactly why I should leave again. I'm only a temporary fix.

I ambled toward my suitcase and packed my dress back inside. I moved my white hair from my cheek and sat on my bed. The brown door opened in front of me and Stefan stepped inside. I felt my heartache with every breath and move he made. "What could you possibly want?" I slurred. He took the bottle from my grasp and took a swig. "You're hurt." He observed. "No, I'm partying." I rolled my eyes at his stupid comment. "You have to stop being weak at some point, Sundance. It isn't attractive in the slightest." Stefan remarked. "Does it look like I'm trying to impress you? No. No, it doesn't." I rolled my eyes. "Can you stop being mad at me now?" He requested. "I'm leaving. I shouldn't have come back in the first place. This is ridiculous." I scoffed. "You aren't leaving," Stefan said sternly. "I think I am, actually." I got up and zipped up my bag. Stefan got up in a flash, grabbed it and left.

I sped after him. He dropped it in the parlor. Damon was drinking as usual. "She's trying to leave," Stefan said to Damon. "Nope. You are not hurting Elena again." He sighed, getting up and grabbing my legs. He threw me over his shoulder and I kicked his chest in protest. He was unbothered. "Damon! Let me go!" I hissed. "Do me a favor, brother. Meet me at Elena's. Apparently, she has news." He ignored my rapid punches and kicks. Stefan nodded and Damon took me to his car and threw me in the passenger seat. I sat in defeat. I wanted to speed away, but I knew better. He joined me in the car and grabbed a disc, then slid it in the slot. 'You Give Love A Bad Name' began playing, reminding me of my humanity and he and I's bond we used to share. "For old time's sake?" He asked. I bit my top lip.

My door was breaking. If I hit it, my humanity will flow back and everything will crash inside of me. I nodded. He began singing and I joined in. I felt my heart crash with emotion. I miss this. I miss us. I miss him. I miss when we were sarcastic people and I liked him. It was so much easier. I wiped my eyes and looked out the window. "You have humanity, Sundance. You have to face it. If you don't, everyone is going to leave you and you're going to be stranded. You're going to be alone and even Stefan won't be there to guide you. Don't push everyone away."

-

"It was their mother, Esther who was sealed in that coffin," Elena revealed. "As in the Original Witch?" Stefan questioned. "What? How is she even alive?" I asked. "Yeah, I thought her hybrid freak show of a son ripped her heart out a thousand years ago," Damon added. "I don't know. I'm guessing she has a couple of connections in the witching community. Elijah said that she wants to live in peace with her family, including Klaus." My sister continued. "She was supposed to be the weapon to help us kill Klaus. That coffin was the only thing stopping Klaus from tearing us to shreds." I held my head. "Anyone else feeling a little used right now?" Damon sighed. "Look, Elijah promised me that his family wouldn't hurt any of us. I believe him." Elena shrugged.

The doorbell rang and I walked over to see who it was. There were two envelopes. I picked then up and saw the names, 'Elena Gilbert' and 'Sundance Gilbert' handwritten on the front. "Who is it?" Stefan asked from the kitchen. I walked back over to the trio and handed Elena hers.

Please join the Mikaelson Family, this evening at seven o'clock. For dancing, cocktails, and celebration.

I'd like to see you there,

-Kol Mikaelson

"It's from the Originals. There's a house party. Fun. I guess I'll be staying for a bit. I'm going to grab a drink." I rolled my eyes and began walking towards the door again. "The fridge is-" Elena began. "I know." I finished.