Everlasting Illusion IC

[newmommy1993]

Klaus snickered. "Why so hostile, Damon? I just wanted to chat." He said, giving Damon an innocent look. "I do need to be going now, though. So I'll catch you later." He said and stood up, taking Karah's hand in his. "Pleasure meeting you." He said before laying down a five dollar bill and leaving the Grill. He wanted to see Lauren, but it would have to wait until tomorrow. It was getting late, and he was getting rather restless.

When he got home, Klaus took a shower before laying down. He didn't necessary need sleep, but it was the only thing that made him still feel somewhat human. He closed his eyes, that was another thing he missed. Dreaming, Klaus hadn't dreamed since he was human. He was soon able to sleep.

The next time Klaus woke up, it was morning. The sun filtered in his room. He sat up and shook his head slightly, running a hand through it. He had fallen asleep nude so he threw on a pair of boxers before throwing on some dark jeans and a white snug fitting t-shirt. After putting on a black leather jacket, Klaus went downstairs and greeted his sister with a smirk. "Niklaus." She stated with a soft sigh. "Rebekah." He replied in the same monotone voice. "Where are you going?" She asked, watching as he was about to leave. "Out." Was all he said as Klaus got into his car and left, driving to Lauren's. They needed to get started today.

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Karah saw that the two didn't really like each other, did anyone like Damon in this town? She smiled and said 'good-bye' as the blonde male left. "Is there anyone you get along with?" She asked him, laughing lightly. Karah finished her burger and checked the time. "I better get going, it's late. I had fun, though." She said as she stood up. Karah gave him a small kiss on the cheek. "I hope to do it again sometime." She said, her voice filled with hope. She waved bye as she left, getting in her car.

The whole drive home, she had the same smile on her face. She was really starting to like this guy, he was sweet to her and extremely handsome. When she got home, Karah changed into sleep shorts and a t-shirt before snuggling in bed. She fell asleep that night thinking of him. Damon Salvatore.

The next morning, she woke up, but stayed in bed. Karah yawned and blinked, adjusting to the bright light. After trying to wake up for several minutes she slung her legs over the bed and stood up, her bare feet hitting the cold wooden floor. She went into the kitchen and put her on some coffee, today she was devoted to finding a job. She was out of school, and in her own place. She couldn't live off her grandparent's inheritance forever.

[I hope you don't mind I skipped to the next day.]

[Forevveru]

Lauren ended up falling asleep and didn't exactly remember what time she drifted off. Her eyes opened to the rays of sunlight hitting her as she stretched in her bed. Reluctantly she got up and went downstairs to make herself some breakfast. Bacon and eggs sounded really good and she got the stuff out and ready before going back up to take a shower and dry her hair. Then changing into an outfit for the day she headed back down to cook.

As the food slowly cooked Lauren realized how hungry she was. The whole time her stomach was annoyingly growling at her as if to irritate her or something. "Finally," she murmured when it was done, putting them on a plate and got some juice. Despite being hungry she tried not to eat to fast. Somewhere she had heard that eating slowly could help make you full quicker, or something to that affect and it usually seemed to work.

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Damon knew he was probably making a bad impression by acting like that, but he really didn't like Klaus. Almost no one did really. "I'm not hostile," he said a little defensively. That was just like the hybrid, try and make him look like the bad one. Not that he was exactly all that 'good' but still. He was glad when the guy finally left and he looked back to her. "Sorry about that. Me and him have never gotten along," he admitted. He smirked a little bit at her question.

"Maybe a few," he joked. Not a whole lot of people in this town liked him either, but they all had a common enemy as far as the original family so that was why he got along with a lot of the people he did. Nodding, he was a bit surprised when she kissed his cheek but it wasn't unwelcome. "See you around," he said before getting up and leaving to his own car as well. It took maybe five minutes to get home and he headed upstairs for bed.

The next morning he woke and immediately went downstairs to get a blood bag. Frowning as he saw his brother leave he had a feeling Stefan was up to something, but he would let it be for the moment.

((No worries. I was gone do that soon myself lol.))

[newmommy1993]

[So sorry it has taken me awhile. Just now saw where you replied.]

Klaus arrived at Lauren's several minutes later. He knocked on her front door, waiting for her to answer. He could just barge in, but he had manners. Today, he wanted to catch the hunter off guard, so he could get him back to his house, then have fun interrogating him. Klaus came to learn Jeremy was the only one who could see this man's tattoo, which only meant one thing in Klaus' book. Jeremy was a potential five. It amused Klaus since Jeremy's own sister, his only family, was a vampire. Klaus shook his head as he laughed to himself.

Behind him, two or three cars passed by, one with a loud motor. Those kind of people annoyed Klaus in the modern age. Loud mufflers and engines, and loud speakers in their cars. What was the point in it really? Besides to attempt to pull of looking cool. When the door open, Klaus smiled at Lauren. "Hello, love. I'll be acquiring your assistance today." He said, a smirk on his face, hands behind his back. "Shall we?" He stepped aside to let her by.

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After drinking some coffee and making her some toast and jam, Karah hopped in the shower. She loved to take hot showers, it always soothed and relaxed her. Especially after a stressful day. After showering, Karah got out and got dressed, throwing her hair in a ponytail. She put on some make-up, mixing her eyeshadow with different browns and greens. After she was dressed, Karah grabbed her phone, purse, and keys then left.

Before pulling out of her driveway, Karah sent a quick message to Damon and left, driving to town to go job hunting.

Had fun last night- want 2 meet @ Falls tonight?

[Forevveru]

Lauren finished up her breakfast before washing the few dishes and putting them away. Cleaning things when they're used was just so much easier rather than letting them pile up. Hearing the door she had an inkling of a suspicion who it was. Heading out she opened the door to see it was in fact Klaus there. Still kind if annoyed about the comment last night. Wasn't this supposed to happen this weekend? Oh well the sooner it was done the better.

Grabbing her jacket she pulled in on before stepping outside. "Where are we going?" She then asked and figured that she would take her car and follow him.

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After Damon caught her brother taking off he continued to head down to where he kept his stash if blood bags. He wasn't entirely sure what he was going to do today. Aside from when there was drama that needed fixing he usually drank at home, or the grill, and then there was bringing women home and having fun with them. With him and Elena sort of together he hadn't really done that lately though.

Pulling out his phone as it vibrated he hadn't expected to hear from Karah so soon. Well at least he hadn't scared her off because of the whole little scene with Klaus last night when they were hanging at.

Sure what time? he quickly sent back before finishing up his drink.

[newmommy1993]

Klaus glanced up and smiled at Lauren. "Looks like someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed." He chuckled. "You can just take your car, and follow me. Where we're going is just outside of town. I've been keeping a check on him, and he should still be there. I'll go in, and you wait outside. Then, you can do your spell thing." He explained. "I'll see you there." He gave a quick nod before getting into the car. Klaus started it up and backed out. Before driving off, he waited on Lauren, then he was off, heading to Conner's trailer.

Twenty minutes later, they were parked several feet from the trailer. Klaus got out and faced Lauren. "Lets do this." He said. He went up to the front door and knocked. Conner answered. "Can I help you?" He asked in a deep voice. "Yes, I'm afraid my car has broke down, I was seeing if you had a phone I could use, mate?" Klaus asked. Conner nodded. "Yeah. Sure. Come in." He said. Klaus snickered inside, so this man obviously couldn't tell he was a vampire.

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Karah didn't open the message until she was stopped at a stop sign. She smiled and replied before driving off. I was thinking 7. I'll bring food.

She spent the majority of the morning applying to several places. Around lunchtime, Karah stopped by the Grill and grabbed her up a burger and fries with a coke. She sat by herself in a booth, quietly eating and enjoying her food. The Grill wasn't that busy, so she got her order pretty quick. "Hey, Karah." She looked up and smiled at Matt. "Hey, how are you?" She asked, motioning to the free seat in front of her, which he took. "Um, listen. I need to talk to you about Damon Salvatore." He said, sounding nervous. "Matt? Is everything okay?" She asked him, her eyes not leaving his face. "He's just not who you think he is. Damon is.. dangerous." Matt said. Karah sat back and sighed.

Why did everyone dislike him so much?

[Forevveru]

Lauren decided not to say anything at that. She was just really starting to think her family was right, all vampires ever wanted was to use witches. Which that was probably the reason he spoke to her at the grill at all. Nodding she went over to her own car getting in and once she was ready took off to follow him. The drive didn't seem to take very long because she decided to turn the radio on and distract herself.

Once they arrived she parked a ways away from the trailer. Watching him go she silently walked up to the side of the house to wait for him to do whatever he was about to do. Once he was inside she waited for the other guy to come out before doing to magic.

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Damon kind of felt like he had to keep a close eye on Elena because of what happened yesterday. It was probably good she wasn't going to school for a little while so they could make sure nothing had happened. That wouldn't be good seeing as most of the people in this town were on vervain and couldn't be influenced to forget something. Glancing at his phone he nodded a bit. Pretending to be human and eat the food wasn't the most ideal thing but he could manage. It was better than another person finding out about vampires. Way to many people in this town knew of them.


After making sure Elena fed before he left he decided to just go out and drive for a bit. Then later he could come home and take a shower before heading back out to meet Karah.

[newmommy1993]

After Klaus lured Conner outside, asking for "help" on his car, he gave Lauren the signal to do her spell. After it was done, Klaus carelessly tossed the unconscious body in the backseat of his car. He then turned to Lauren, offering a small smile. "Thanks, love. Allow me to take you out to dinner, I'll pick you up tomorrow night around eight." He said, giving Lauren his signature smug smirk. He then got into his own car, backing out and driving back home.

When Klaus go back, he instructed a couple of his hybrids to tie Conner up. After it was done, all he had to do now was wait. He would get the answers he wanted, even if he had to torture the hunter and heal him, then just do it all over again after.

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As the rest of the day dragged on, Karah couldn't help but think back to what Matt was saying. What did he mean about Damon being dangerous? She had changed her clothes into a white strapless top, blue jeans, and a brown blazer, finishing it up with a ponytail and brown TOMS. After spraying on some perfume and doing her make-up, Karah grabbed her bag and headed to the Grill.

When getting there, she took a booth and ordered herself a coke for now, until Damon got there.

[Forevveru]

When the two finally came out Lauren waited a moment before giving the guy a massive headache to knock him out. Trying not to hurt him to much, she tried to dim it down in comparison to what a witch would do to a vampire. With a nod at the thanks she really didn't get time to respond to his mention about taking her out before he left. Getting back into her car she decided to head back home. Getting in her car she headed back for her place not needing to stop anywhere else.

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The day went on and it finally grew late enough that Damon headed back home. Grabbing a bloodbag he made sure to fill up before going upstairs to take a quick shower. Throwing on a nice shirt and pants he grabbed his jacket and headed back out. Pulling up at the grill he noticed tonight Karah had been the first to show up. Getting out he walked in and up to her, "You look nice tonight," he said before taking a seat across from her.

[newmommy1993]

The day went by quickly, and when Conner was finally coming around, Klaus had already grew impatient. He had pulled a chair up in front of the man. "What do you want?" Conner growled, clearly annoyed. "Oh, don't worry mate. I'm not going to hurt you. No, I need you." He said, looking at the man. "To do what?" He asked. "Find the cure, of course. Now I assume you know Jeremy Gilbert?" Klaus asked. After Conner nodded, he stood up and in came Jeremy. "Great. Jeremy, if you would. I've got things to do, I'll be back." He said. Jeremy looked over at Conner. "Um, he wants me to sketch some tattoo.. I guess I'm the only one that can see it." He said, readying a sketch pad and pencil.

Klaus sent a quick message to Lauren, asking if she'd like to meet him at the Grill for lunch. That was exactly where he headed after changing into clean clothes. When arriving at the Grill, Klaus ordered himself scotch on the rocks and waited at the bar for, hopefully, Lauren to come.

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Karah had finished half her drink and was munching on some fries when Damon showed up. She smiled and greeted him as he sat across from her. "Thanks. You look great yourself." She said, not really sure what to say next. "So.. how has your day been?" She asked, looking at him as she took a sip of her coke through the white straw. He really did look good, no amazing tonight. What was it about him that had Karah so drawn and intoxicated?