Second Chances

The Last Dance

Vicki's POV

I'm stuck with the scooby gang for the day, not that I'm too mad about it. I get to meet Niklaus today, not his real body but close enough.

I am at the Salvatore house right now, they are coming up with a plan for him, I won't help them though.

I'm pouring myself a glass of red wine as 'he who shall not be named' walks in.

"There you are!"

I look up. "Sorry I'm late." Is it just me or was Alaric only hot when Klaus was in his body?

"Hey, I need you to put me and Vicki down as chaperones at the dance tonight. Klaus made his first move."

"Why me?" I make my way over to the couch but stay standing.

Damon smirks at me. "Well, I'll need a date."

"You can help Bonnie, too. You're a powerful witch." Elena adds.

I furrow my brows. "I'm not helping you guys kill Niklaus." I look 'Alaric' right in the eyes while I say this.

Damon scoffs. "Excuse me, why the hell not?"

"Because I don't want to be on his hit list. Plus, why do you guys even want to kill him?"

Stefan looks at me incredulously. "He wants to kill Elena!"

"So you are all willing to die for her? Yeah, no thanks. Why don't you just make sure that she comes back to life after the sacrifice?"

In the corner of my eye, I see 'Alaric" trying to hide his snickering.

I chug down the rest on my wine before grabbing my purse and my keys. "I'll go to the stupid dance, but I won't help you kill him. I don't have a death wish."

As I walk past 'Alaric', I wink at him. "See you later."

I guess i'm going to the stupid dance now. After I get home, I pick out an outfit that I got a while back.

I quickly get ready before heading over to Alaric's apartment. I was invited in when I went drinking with him and Jenna one time and we went here to watch a movie.

I don't even bother knocking, I walk right in and place a bottle of bourbon that I brought on the counter.

"Hey, Alaric. Are you here?"

I hear him shushing someone before he eventually walks out of his room and over to me.

"Hey Vicki. What are you doing here?"

I fake a look of confusion. "We had plans to drink before the dance, you don't remember?"

And on cue, he fakes a look of surprise. "Oh, yeah! I forgot."

I start to laugh and he looks so confused. "I'm just messing with you Niklaus. I'm not really even friends with Alaric."

His face turns stoic. "How did you know?" he asks calmly.

"I know everything. Don't worry, I'm on your side. I even have a werewolf and vampire in my storm cellar, just for you."

"Huh, what's in it for you? You're just, helping me?"

I open the bourbon and grab three glasses. I pour a little in each.

"Katerina, you can come out. I know you're here"

She walks out and I hand one of the glasses to her.

"I mean, I guess we are family. I've talked to Elijah too about it, I mean before they daggered him."

"Family?"

"I've been having these dreams of the future. They're so vivid."

"Ahhh, you're my dear brother's soulmate. Well, not to worry, I will undagger my siblings when the time is right."

"I'm prepared to wait. But for now, I'm here to help." I hand him a glass and we cheers. "What are you wearing to the dance?"

"The history teacher's wardrobe is laughable. I can't find anything remotely interesting to wear."

I sigh and walk into the bedroom towards the dresser. I comb through the drawers until I find a suitable outfit. Guys have it so much easier, they don't even have to try to look vintage.

I throw him a pair of pants and a shirt. "Here, wear this."

When we get to the school, the dance is already in full swing.

We settle over by the punch and wait for the others to arrive.

Soon enough, they all come in together. Dana announces the special dedication for Elena from Klaus.

Damon breaks off from the group and heads over to us.

'Alaric' speaks first. "Special dedication, huh? This guy's a little twisted."

Damon shrugs. "I'm not impressed."

He raises an eyebrow. "No?"

Damon looks around. "Let me know if you see anything out of whack." He leaves.

"You look ravishing by the way, sweetheart."

"No. No flirting with me."

He sighs. "Yes, well, I have some diabolical plans to enact."

"Well, I'll leave you to it then. I'm going home. Oh, and don't fuck with Elena's aunt. She's my friend and she already knows about everything."

When I get home, I redo my barrier spell in case Damon tries to use me to help Elena and dose off into a lovely dream.