Anomaly [ELIJAH MIKAELSON] [1] [COMPLETED]

XXVII - DANGEROUS LIAISONS

   The house being so full was taking some getting used to. It had only been a night, but everyone was already starting to get on top of one another, even in such a large living space. Though, Audrey got the idea it was so far only her feeling like this, simply because of how glued to her Rebekah and Kol were acting. Rebekah demanded Audrey fill her in on everything she'd missed while daggered again, and Kol was very adamant on getting to know the newest addition to the Mikaelson family. As much as she wanted to escape with Elijah to their room, the Gilbert girl ended up crashing with Rebekah in her room, as the two girls and Kol talked into the early hours of the morning. 

   She had yet to talk to Finn, who she was told was the oldest of all the Mikaelson children. They made eye contact once before Rebekah distracted her, and Audrey got the impression he wasn't very fond of her. Before she could try to introduce himself, he was gone with Esther, talking to her in the room she'd claimed as her study. It added to the bad feeling growing in the pit of her stomach, but the Gilbert girl was trying to ignore it. 

   She knew there was a high chance she was overthinking the situation.

   After only a few hours of sleep, she was force to get up again for the day, after Esther made the announcement they'd be holding a ball that evening. To celebrate the family being together again, and to make peace with the people of Mystic Falls, so they could continue to call the town home. Very quickly after the news, Rebekah dragged Audrey into the room that held all sorts of extravagant clothing and other items, so the could pick out dresses, before they went downstairs to begin getting ready. 

   The two girls sat on the couch together, as two compelled women sat doing their nails for them, asking them to think about how they would like their hair doing after. It was long till Kol joined them, stood in front of the mirror getting his tux for the evening fitted, and soon Finn and Elijah joined. 

   "Good morning, my dear." He mumbled to her with a smile, as he leaned over to peck her lips.

   Audrey felt her cheeks go red, knowing all eyes had now fallen on them, but she didn't care. She kissed him a back softly, pulling away with a growing smile of her own. "Good morning."

   "Alright." Rebekah rolled her eyes, as the two continued to look at one another long after they'd pulled apart. She swatted Audrey's arm with her free, snapping her attention back. "You'll have enough time to fawn over one another tonight."

   "Yes, there are more important things to do right now. Like..." Kol began as he turned from looking in the mirror, grinning at his sister and Audrey. "Rebekah, Audrey, tell me how handsome I look."

   "Ah Kol, you know I can't be compelled." Rebekah replied with a smirk. 

   "It's rude to lie." Audrey smiled toward him innocently. 

   Kol gives the pair a narrowed, playful glare, as both Elijah and Finn try and fail to hide their amusement. Before anything could be said, they all heard the front door slam shut, and it wasn't long until Klaus came storming into the room.