Founders court
~We have it in our power to begin the world over again
It's another day, another beautiful cold day... Another beautiful cold day for Kol behind the windows of the school. Bored as ever, he sits next to Kayla in the history classroom. "Darling, what are you drawing this time?" "Natives" she whispers and colors the feathers of her beautiful native American drawing. Kol scoffs. "They aren't as cool as you think darling" he says amused. Kayla rolls her eyes. " Of course you would think that" she whispers.
"Okay, this week we're gonna set outside our regular curriculum for a lesson in local history as we approach Founders' Day. Apparently, the community leaders feel it's more important than World War 2, but hey what do I know" Bonnie enters the classroom. "Sorry I'm late" she says. Kayla looks up a while from her drawing. "Well, it looks like we will be at full occupancy today. Welcome home, Bonnie." "The witch is back" says Kol amused. "Her grandmother just died, give her a break" says Kayla soft.
Bonnie sits down and smiles at Kayla but when she looks at Stefan her smile fades. Stefan smiles at her but she tries not to look at him and turns her head. Elena and Stefan don't understand, they look at each other. "What"s wrong" whispers Elena. Bonnie shakes her head.
"So how about I chaperone you for today's party" jokes Kol. Kayla scoffs. "I really don't want to go to the party." "You are going" says Elena. "But I won't attend that miss election." "Awh darling, it will be an easy win." "You must" protests Elena. "Don't even think about it. By the way, I do not have a chaperone." "Nice touch love." "Tyler was going to be your chaperone right." "Yeah he can kiss it" scoffs Kayla, ignoring Kol his protesting. Kol smirks. "That's my girl." "Well we will see that but it's not an option." "The fuck it is" groans Kayla. "I cannot do this right now Kayla, you are doing this." "Since when I did not get any choice!" "Relax darling."
"Kayla" says Caroline enthusiastically. "Oh if it isn't the most hateful blonde ever" groans Kol. Kayla holds her laugh. "You need to help me Kayla. Also, how are you doing?" "Good" groans Kayla. "Just trying to get through the day." "Well, I can help with that. Major wardrobe problem. You need to help me pick up the perfect dress for the Founders' court." "The founders' court" asks Kol. "Did I miss something?"
The Founders' court! You know, Miss Mystic Falls. They announced it today and you and I are both on it. So are Elena and Bonnie." "Oh no hell way, I am?" Kol chuckles amused. "It's not funny! I do not want to do this!" "You have no choice!" Kayla groans annoyed. "You better get an escort, mom wanted it, remember" says Elena. "Ouch, below the belt" groans Kol. Kayla sighs. "Fine" she groans and turns towards Kol. "Please please forgive me Kol" she says. "Kol" asks Caroline. Kol sighs. "Don't tell me" he groans. Kayla smiles amused and takes her phone off while she walks home. "Damon speaking." "Hey Damon, it's eh Kayla. I have a awkward situation. I eh, kinda need a favor." "Anything for little Gilbert." "Could you be my escort for the founders ball... maybe?" Damon chuckles. "You aren't joking?" "I know it was stupid. Nevermind." "Wait. Ofcourse I will escort you." Kayla smiles. "Thanks Damon, I owe you one." "See you soon." Kayla puts her phone away. Kol looks not amused at her. "What" she asks. "Psh" he says and walks further. Kayla laughs amused. "Is the great Kol Mikaelelson jealous" jokes Kayla. "Darling, I don't do jealous." Kayla chuckles.
"I swear Darling, if you make me go to school... once more after this. I will chop you." Kayla chuckles softly. Carol Lockwood is teaching dance moves to the girls who are in the Mystic Falls pageant and their partner.
"This is ridiculous" whispered Kayla. Damon smiles. "You're only saying that because you don't know how to do it." "I'm sorry, only one of us was here when the dance was invented." "Ouch" laughs Kol and Damon at the same time. Damon spins Kayla around and catches her in his arms. "My girl" protests Kol. Kayla laughed softly. "No! No! There's no touching during this part. It's about the simple intimacy of near touch. Very nice, Amber!" "Thank you Miss Lockwood" says Amber. "ugh no one likes a suck up" groans Kol. "If you ask me, the 'near touch' is overrated" whispers Damon. Kayla laughed softly.
The hours ticked by faster than Kayla wished. And it's already time for the party. Still angry, she pulls on her dress. "You can't get the zipper by any chance right." "Not even if I wanted to", Kol answers. "Asshole" she groans. Kol chuckles. "Oh darling you are just smashing", he says and observes her body dressed in a wide, dark blue dress. The spaghetti straps and dark blue lace make her stand out from the rest. Kol smiles. "I can never ever forget this image love." Kayla smiles and sits down so Jenna can curl her hair. "Thanks for helping me" she says. Jenna smiles. "Don't thank me until you're sure your hair isn't gonna burn off." Kayla chuckles. "You can't be more terrible than me." " I hate to break it to you, but its a little late for cold feet." "I know" sighs Kayla. "I just want to make Elena happy." "And what about your happiness" Jenna asks." "Good question love" whispers Kol. Caroline looks at her, she seems sad. "You look beautiful Kayla" says Caroline. Kayla smiles fake. " Thank you too Car." "You still look the best love" jokes Kol. "I just hope Damon comes through." "He will, darling, his word is his word."
"We are starting!" Kayla takes a deep breath. "Crap.." "Relax darling, you look good." Kayla nods. "Fine, what's the worst that can happen." Kol chuckles. "Shut it. ""Miss Kayla Gilbert, escorted by Mister Damon Salvatore."Kayla takes a deep breath and walks downstairs. Damon looks with sparkling eyes at her. He takes her hand and they rejoins the others girls and their escorts outside. They pass by Jenna and Alaric. Jenna looks at her. "What is she doing with Damon?" Alaric lifts his shoulders. The couples take their positions for the dance. They bow and curtsey to their respective partners. "I can't do this Damon" whispers Kayla. Damon smiles softly. "Yes you can" he says and starts dancing. Kol smiles. "He is right love."
Kayla looks into Damon his eyes while they dance. Their eyes are burned into each other while they try to focus on the dance. Kol jealous as ever, groans and turns around.
It feels like it never ends for Kayla, the events keep going. Then finally, it happened. The mayor came on stage. Kayla didn't even notice tyler's lurking eyes."Before I crown the winner, i'd like to offer a personal thank you to all of these young ladies for their efforts to better our community." Everyone applauds. "Want to bet you'll win" says Kol. "God I hope not" whispers Kayla. "So, without further a due it is my honor to announce our very own Miss Mystic Falls; Miss Kayla Gilbert"! "Say what" asks Kayla. Kol cheers. "Told you love!!" Total thunderstruck Kayla and Damon walk towards the stage. "For real" she asks. The mayor laughs. "They embrace each other; the mayor puts the banner around her shoulder." The mayor puts her crown on her forehead and shakes her hand. "Congratulations honey" he says. Kayla smiles. "I can't believe it." Tyler smiles softly and nods at her while he applauds. "I told you darling, the most smashing of all." Kayla chuckles. She cannot believe she actually won the miss election she didn't want to join in the first place... If only her mom could see her now... Oh god, she's gonna have so much more responsibility in this god-forsaken town now... "Didn"t I tell you love, the fanciest of the ball." "Oh shush it" says Kayla and crosses her arms.