Stuck In TVL (Landon Kirby X Reader)

Mombie Dearest

"No shit, she'd hold a grudge for life," I say

"Let's get this over with," he says, so I start showing him how he's supposed to dance.

"Maybe you could try telling her you can't make it?" I ask as we're dancing.

"I can't cancel now..." he says

"Why?" I ask

"Because I slept with her, Y/n..."

Shit... I forgot about that.

"Jesus..." I say, leading without noticing.

"You're leading," he says

"Guess you're a gigolo now," I joke, then he stops dancing.

"Thanks for this," he chuckles and starts to walk away, "I guess I'll see you at the party."

"No, you won't..." I say

"So, what, you're just gonna stay in your room alone while everybody else is out having fun?" asks Raf

"Parties haven't exactly been my thing lately... and besides, Hope could use a friend," I say

"Bullcrap. You deserve to enjoy yourself," says Raf

"Thanks, Raf, but still. Not in the mood for loud music and people shoving their tongues down each other's throats," I say

"Come on, that's not the only reason," he says, I look down.

"You afraid of leaving the legendary Hope Mikaelson alone, because if you do, you're afraid she'll hold a grudge against you," he says

"That's not why. And for the record, Hope wouldn't hold a grudge over something like that. I don't mind being with her, she's kind of my best friend now," I say

"Just tell her you want to party," says Raf

"I'm not going, so back off, okay?" I snap, then realize what I said.

"You know what? Point taken. Do whatever you want," he says, I look down.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to be snappy--" I start, but then hear a slamming sound.

"The hell?" I look to see Raf having trouble getting out due to a barrier spell.

"Sorry, kids..." says Penelope, I glare at her, "Seriously?"

"Nothing personal. You'll be free in an hour," she says

"Okay, hard way it is," I start to siphon the barrier.

"Nuh-uh! Lizzie's already distracted by MG. It's fine. Just let them have fun and then alpha-boy can show up," she says

"It's whatever, Y/n. MG is head over heels for Lizzie anyway," he says

"I guess a little lateness can't hurt," I say

Penelope smiles, "In the meantime, practice that waltz." Then she leaves.

"Have a feeling Lizzie's gonna be pissed," he says as we're sitting down.

"She won't," I say

"How do you know?"

"Because I know her. She'll be glad you're there anyway," I say

"In a way... since it's only been 6 weeks since..." he starts

"Cassie died..." I say

"I feel like I cheated on her or something," he says

"That's likely to think... but you didn't," I say

"If I can do right by Lizzie, maybe that can--"

"Get you out of it?" I ask

"I don't know. Maybe," he says

"Raf... It's normal to mourn your girlfriend. But being with Lizzie isn't gonna make it better. You'd be lying to yourself, lying to her, and I think we all know girls don't like to be treated that way," I say

"We have a minute left..." I say as we're sitting again, silence.

"You know, I didn't just send Landon away... I sent him somewhere with a friend to help him find his birth mom," I say

"You sent him away by himself to find the woman that gave him up," he says

"Maybe he'll love her. He deserves to at least see her once in his lifetime," I say

"You just don't get it. He was the only family I had left. Maybe you should make more friends to make up for the family that isn't around," he says

"I have a friends. They are just... not aware that I exist at the moment," I say

He sighs, "I'm not even gonna ask what that means," he looks at the time, "Times up, lonely girl." Then he leaves.

After I went upstairs, I saw Hope fixing her hair and wearing a dress.

"Party ended a little ago..." I say, "Sorry, I wasn't here."

"Well, I was busy fighting zombies with MG and Penelope, then saving Josie from getting buried alive, which by the way, her necklace did help save her, so it's fine," she says

"Someone's had fun," I say

"Sure did." she says, "I now have my own avengers squad. Which wouldn't be the same without you, so wanna join?"

"Just like that? Hell yeah, I wanna join." She laughs

"Well, I gotta take a shower. So much for the dress... anyways, I'll see you," she says, I wave at her, then head downstairs.

***

As I was sitting on the couch, I heard footsteps approaching me, "Hey."

It was Raf, "Hey."

"Rough night?" he asks

"Not really. Just bored," I say

"Should have gone to the party."

"Not in the mood. Anyways, what about you?"

"About that... I was straight with Lizzie."

"Good for you, dude."

He stands up and holds out his hand, "You wanna see if I still got it?"

I smile and take his hand, "Why not?" and so we dance again.

What a night.

A/n

Short one, Ik, that's my bad T-T