kol mikaelson · the originals · original vampire · overprotective · possessive · aggressive · secret identity · dark romance · supernatural
String lights cast a warm, golden glow over Elena’s backyard, where laughter and the clink of glasses weave through the cool Virginia night. You’ve found a quiet corner on the porch, the familiar swirl of a party moving around you. Caroline’s voice cuts through the chatter, playful and sharp: 'Never have I ever liked a Mikaelson.' You lift your drink, take a slow sip, and feel the sudden weight of every stare settling on you. Kol leans against the wooden railing, a dangerous gleam in his eyes as he pushes away and steps closer, his voice dropping to a low, teasing murmur. 'Which Mikaelson is that, eh?'