Jessica's P.O.V.
Tonight is the Founder's Party. I actually love the Founder's Day celebrations, even if they didn't actually find the town. Stefan is taking Elena, who was supposed to go with Bonnie so Bonnie is now going with Caroline, who says I can't go with them because I "need to ask out that sexy Salvatore that is definitely into me" so I'm going alone. I could've asked Matt or Tyler but Jeremy said Tyler asked Vicki and I don't think Matt wants to watch Tyler's parents treat Vicki like shit.
They think that she's no good because she does drugs and it probably doesn't help that Tyler and I have always been close so Carol and Richard are convinced that we are gonna get married someday. The only thing I'm not looking forward to tonight is the council meeting. The Lockwoods are running it until I turn 18 because it's my birthright apparently but if anyone asks I'm the chairperson of the Founder's council which just means that I organize all the Founder's Day events, which is probably why I like them so much. According to Carol, Elena didn't send over the stupid compass thing disguised as a pocket watch but I know she'll give it to Jeremy and it's supposed to be his so I'll just let Logan get it, that is if Jenna will give him the time of day.
I'm currently standing in front of my mirror in my black cocktail dress putting in some earings when I hear the doorbell. I walk downstairs and answer it to see Stefan standing out there. "Well you clean up nice Mr. Salvatore," I joke.
He chuckles. "Is your sister here?"
"No, she decided to ditch you for a far more mysterious hottie that looks even better in a tux. I think it was one of the Hemsworths actually," I say as Elena walks up behind me.
"I wish I could say I wouldn't ditch you for one of the Hemsworth brothers, Stefan, but I think I might." Elena jokes as well.
"Oh, I would completely understand that," he responds. I laugh before stepping out of the way to allow Elena out.
"I gave it to Jeremy, you were right," she whispers on her way out. While I'm glad she gave it to him, what I actually said was she should ask him but whatever. Progress, I guess.
I end up going to the party with Jenna, saying I'll find my own way home. I find Caroline and spend most of the time talking to her until I go to get a drink and see Logan trying to work his charm on Jenna. I hear her shoot him down and laugh a little too loudly. He glares at me and approaches me once Jenna leaves. "You know, maybe if you would've done your part, I wouldn't have to talk up Jenna." I chug the glass of champagne I'm holding before turning to him.
"It was Carol's job to get the watch Logan and you could just as easily break into my house to get it. You're flirting with Jenna because you still have a thing for her but were too stupid to see how good you had it with her and cheated on her. So good luck Logan, because I thoroughly enjoy watching her tell you to go fuck yourself," I finish with a smirk before going to find Caroline.
I walk into the study with all the historical artifacts people donated in it. I see Elena and go to ask if she has seen Caroline. As I get close, I hear Damon say, "My therapist says I'm...Acting out, trying to punish Stefan." I actually snort at the one.
"Yeah aright, you're far too narcissistic to see a therapist. You do realize that the first step of therapy is admitting that there's something wrong, right?"
"I'll have you know I do see a therapist."
"Really? What's their name?"
"His name is umm, uh..."
"Wow, is that Dr. Umm, Uh? How can I sign up?" I ask in a mocking tone. He shoots me a glare, which I ignore and turn to Elena. "Have you seen Care? I went to get a drink but got distracted and now I can't find her."
"Yeah, she just took Stefan to dance."
"Great, thanks." I go outside to find Caroline only to see Carol talking to Vicki and Tyler. I start to head their way but by the time I get there, Vicki has left and I hear Carol tell Tyler that he should expect that type of behavior for bringing Vicki before walking away. "Really, you fight with my brother over her and then you let Carol treat her like shit? Great job Ty. Boyfriend of the year."
He looks up at me startled. "I thought if my parents didn't see her, she'd be fine. I didn't think she'd want to go to the party."
"Of course she did, Ty. No matter who it is, every girl wants to feel special. The Lockwoods pretend they're royalty so the rest of the town follows. That makes you a prince. Girls want to be a princess, Ty, not the Prince's mistress."
"You wouldn't care."
"Yeah I would. I love these parties, Ty."
"But if it was something else, you wouldn't think I was treating you like a mistress."
"That's because I know I'm not one, but this isn't the first time you've made her feel like this. Apologize. Surprisingly those go a long way," I tell him before walking to the back of the mansion. I look on the dancefloor and don't see Caroline or Stefan so I go inside and see Bonnie and Elena sitting and talking. Elena looks upset so I approach her. "Hey, what's wrong?"
"Damon told Caroline some stuff about Stefan and I let it get to me which led to a fight."
"Why was Caroline talking to Damon?"
Bonnie's quick to respond. "She said he came up to her at the grill asking about you so she told him that you weren't interested so he said something about Stefan being the bad brother not him and told her some stuff that I never should've told Elena."
"It's not your fault Bonnie, it's Damon's," I say before turning to find him. I head outside and don't have to look long before he approaches me and asks to dance. I accept, much to his shock. I let him lead me onto the dancefloor before I being scolding him. "What the hell is wrong with you? Leave my sister and Stefan's relationship alone and leave Caroline alone."
"Jessica, I never meant to hurt Elena. I actually like her, I just want to get back at my brother and I didn't do anything to Caroline, I just asked a few questions. I had to use a little compulsion, too. For someone that's constantly talking, she is very loyal to you. Elena...not so much."
"Right, compulsion. I'm sure that's why she asked Stefan to dance right?"
"I needed him distracted so I could talk to Elena."
"You mean to make a move on her?" He looks at me taken aback. "Yeah, I know you tried to kiss her and I bet the reason you're trying to get in between her and Stefan is because she looks like Katherine but she isn't Damon and I won't let her get caught between you two just like Katherine, so stay away from her," I tell him before leaving him seething on the dancefloor.
3rd Person P.O.V.
Damon stands on the dance floor, unable to control his anger, and he knows exactly who to take it out on. He can't get to Elena without going through Stefan and he can't hurt Jessica directly so why not the perky best friend? He goes find her, knowing she's still compelled to help him for the rest of night, as he compelled her earlier at the grill when he talked to her about Jessica. He finds her in the living room and tell her he needs her help outside. She follows, asking what he needs. He stops them not far from the pond. "I need your help hurting Jessica," he finally answers.
"What," she asks, confused before he attacks her, biting into her neck. Little did he know, his brother had given Caroline vervain, thinking Damon and Caroline were together. Damon collapses, choking on the vervain. Stefan grabs him, telling him what he had done. Caroline stays passed out on the ground until she wakes up to see an amber crystal on the ground. Jessica finds her on the lawn and rushes over to her.
"Oh my God. Caroline are you ok?"
"Yeah, I'm fine," she responds but she is scared. She can't remember what happened. Jessica comes over and hugs her, hearing the fear in her voice.
"Do you want me to take you home?"
"Don't you have to help clean up?" She asks, referring to the excuse Jessica always gives for why she has to stay after the parties for the council meetings.
"I'll just tell Carol and take you home, okay? Go wait in your car," she tells her, knowing that Caroline drove herself and Bonnie to the party. Jessica tells Carol that something came up so she'll have to miss the meeting but Logan has to get the watch from Jeremy's room so he doesn't suspect anything. She agrees and Jessica takes Caroline home after getting Bonnie. When they arrive at the Forbes residence, Caroline gets out of the passenger seat, knocking the crystal off her lap. "What's that?" Jessica asks, feeling as though she's seen it somewhere.
"I don't know. Damon had it. I think he asked me to give it to you." She hands it to her and that's when Jessica notices the bite on her best friends neck. She decides that she's going to kill Damon for what he's done to her friend but for tonight, she'll stay with Caroline to make sure she's safe.