Once in a Blue Moon [TW/TVD Fanfic]

Glitter and Champagne Part 1

Chapter 2 - Glitter and Champagne Part 1

Scene 3: Pampered to Perfection

3rd Person POV

Derek received a text from Briar stating that the ball would be held the following evening at the Mikaelson Mansion. Once he sent back a reply he strolled over to the closet located in the hallway of his home and pulled out a suitcase. He began stock piling just the bare necessities since he was only going to be there for one night. A rare, honest smile made its way on the normally brooding werewolf's face. He couldn't remember the last time he had been so excited. It had been so long since he ever had anything to look forward to. Too long. He thought.

It wasn't until Derek's uncle made his presence known that the werewolf went back to scowling.

The Next Day
Mystic Falls | 4:45 pm

Briar's POV

"Briar LeAnn Mikaelson! Wake your tiny butt up! It's pampering time!" My sister all but hollered as she raced into my room jumping on top of me.

I tried kicking her off but to no avail. I was much too tired to even notice my brother Kol standing in the doorway. Rebekah seemed to have paused a second as she and Kol silently swapped evil glances. Before I knew it she had ripped the covers completely off of me taking away my one source of comfort.

"Bekah! I'm cold!" I whined as I tried reaching for my blanket. My evil sister just tossed it out of reach before racing to my window and tugging open the curtains.

"Bekah! Now I'm blind!" Kol just sniggered as he watched the entire thing unfold like it was some sort of comedy skit.

"Hush little sister. It's time to get up. You need to get ready for the ball tonight." Bekah grabbed my outstretched hand and helped pull me out of bed.

"Isn't it a little early to be getting ready?" I asked, seemingly unaware of the actual time.

Rebekah scoffed. "Briar, you've been sleeping all day! It's almost 5 o'clock!"

"Oh." I didn't really know what to say at this point. Rebekah seemed generally upset that I hadn't even tried to wake myself up.

"Sorry, Bekah. I didn't realize I slept that long." I gave her my most heartfelt apology also making sure to include my signature puppy dog eyes which seemed to do the trick.

Rebekah sighed and gave in. "It's alright, little sister. Now come. We must get you ready before your date arrives."

This elicited a groan from me as my sister still couldn't comprehend that Derek wasn't my date, but just a friend.

"Bekah look! She's blushing!" Kol just didn't know when to shut up.

After a couple hours of pampering Rebekah finally decided that she was done. She told me I looked absolutely perfect, but I wasn't about to believe her until I saw for myself.

Standing in front of the floor length mirror was a girl I hardly recognized. It's crazy how much a dress and makeup can really change a person!

"Do you like it?" Bekah asked as she came to stand by my side putting a hand on my shoulder as she looked at my reflection worriedly.

A wide grin spread across my face as I turned towards my big sister. "I love it."

My response caused her to let out a loud squeal. I was then pulled into a tight embrace, but not too tight to mess up my appearance.

"You look beautiful, Briar." Bekah complimented as she pulled away from the hug. Hearing my sister say this caused a flare up of confidence to build within me. I felt like I was on cloud nine. I felt like I could do anything. That's how I found myself walking confidently down the main stairwell of the mansion.

The party just started and my date had arrived.