"Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone." — Charles M. Schulz

Sunday, December 10th

"She needs to be at home."

"Now it all makes senses, that's why you offered your guest house," Klaus said lounging on his brother's couch his eyes closed.

"You, very well know that's not true Niklaus."Elijah couldn't help but roll his eyes at his younger brother current state, "It would be just for a week. Plus since you would already on the same property as her. You can use the guest room on the first floor. Katherine and I will be back before Christmas Eve." Pushing his brother's shoes off his leather couch.

Klaus shook his head as he sat up slipping on his sunglasses," I'm pretty sure Rebekah would enjoy.."

"I am asking you," Elijah simply stated.

"How does Katherine feel about this?" Messaging his temples hoping the headache he was getting would go away.

"For your information, she agreed." Klaus raised an eyebrow at the statement.

"With some hesitation," Elijah admitted. "Plus there are also some rules that you will need to follow," Elijah informed him as he opens the curtains in his office to let some air in. Klaus scuff as he walked over towards the minibar.

"Like no drinking," Elijah tells him of the first rule as Klaus served himself a cup of bourbon.

"You know I'm only doing this for Sophia, right," Klaus told him as he took a drink.

"I thank you for that. Who knows it might help get your mind off..."

"Don't." Klaus threw back the rest of his drink.

"Niklaus, you need to tell them the family the truth…" His brother started, as Klaus shook his head.

"I do not wish to speak of …. Her. If Rebekah chooses to still be friends with her after everything, why would this make a difference?"

Elijah let out a sigh as he picked up a glass passing it to his brother. "Well if it matters its good having you here brother, I think you like Mystic Falls."

Monday December 11th.

"But why do you have to go." The little girl asked as she held on to her father's leg.

"Sof. You know why" Elijah told her as he looks down at the young girl.

"But why do both of you have to go?" Sophia asked both her parents with a pout.

Elijah picked up the little girl as Kathrine placed a kiss on her face.

"You know I would rather stay with you," Kathrine told her as she places a kiss on her daughter's cheek. "But daddy needs someone to help him with all those stuffy suit men." The little girl let out a smile as she tightened her hold around her father's neck.

"Plus will make sure to get a gift to open before Christmas. How does that sound."

"Two gifts." Sophia smiled at her mother.

"Your too much like your mother," Elijah said as he placed a kiss on her forehead.

"Your Uncle Nik will be taking care of you." He said placing the girl on the ground.

"Him!" Pointing at her uncle, "Does he even know how to?" Sophia said out loud.

"Sophia." Both her parents called her name out.

"But can't I stay with Uncle Stefan and aunt Rebekah." She wined.

"Sorry love. You're stuck with me." Klaus replied.

As the little girl let out a sigh crossing her arms as her parents laugh at her. Before they bid them Farwell but not before Kathrine turned around "Make sure to follow her schedule." As she handed him Sophia schedule for the fourth time, she had already text, emailed and placed one on the fridge.

"She also can't have more than one candy and bedtimes at 8. Oh and don't forget dance class, she can't be late."

"I know Katherine, its marked in red." Pointing at the laminated schedule she handed him.

"Well, I left you're our information but if anything happens. I left you the others contacts. Number ranked by who to call first. If it comes to the last resort call my sister but only as a last resort."

"Katherine I'm pretty sure Nicklaus has it."

"You said the same about Kol and Rebekah. Reminded me how we found the house."

"Bye mommy, bye daddy. " Sophie said as they walked out the home and into the awaiting car waving as the left. Turning to look at her uncle.

"So what's for lunch." she told him bouncing on her feet, "Can we have ice cream after ballet." she smiled at him missing her two front teeth.

Klaus couldn't help shake his head as he carry her back into the house.

"We're going to be late."

"No, we're not."

"Yes, we are."

"You see. Here with two minutes to spare. "Klaus said as found a parking in front of the small dance studio called Mystic Dance.

Sophia quickly jumped out the car, "Hurry up." as Klaus followed by hind the girl.

As they made their way through the front door. of the large studio space that looks freshly remodeled.

"Oh no! " Sophia said as she came to halt.

"What's wrong?"

"My hair."

"What about it."

"Mom forgot to put it up." Placing her bag down taking out hair brush pins and hair ties.

"Here you go uncle Nik." Handing him the brush.

"Umm," he said looking around as he spots a blond trying to control her laugh.

"Hi, Sophia."

"Auntie Care, I mean Miss Forbes." The young girl let out a yelp.

"Now who's your friend?"

"He's not my friend he's my uncle. He moved in with us from New York and is going to be taking care of me while mommy and daddy are out of town." The young girl said proudly.

"Well nice to meet you uncle Nik. How about I help you out there." She said taking the brush from his hand brushing back Sophia's hair.

"You first want to brush it back into a ponytail, she told him and then twist the hair like this." Showing him how to make the bun. "Then you place the hair band over the hair. Followed by some bobby pins to make sure it stays locked in place." Finishing her hair. "There you go, Sophia."

"Thanks, Miss. Forbes." The young girl smiled.

"Go on and stretch we still got a couple of minutes."

"Thank you, sweetheart," Klaus Smirked towards her as he saw Sophia ran into the main dance room with her friends.

Caroline couldn't help but let out a scuff at the sweetheart comment. "No problem usually I'm okay with the girls keeping it in ponytails but Miss. Sophia is a stickler for the rules."

"Oh, she gets that from her father," Klaus said.

"I would guess so. Kathrine likes breaking the rules too much."

"You grow up with Kathrine?"

"Sure did. Caroline Forbes." extending her hand.

"Number one on the emergency list." Klaus acknowledges as she shook her hand.

"Well, I'm flattered good to know I'm before Elena and Bonnie. "

Klaus let out a laugh "You're welcome to wait or come back class end at 4 pm. "She said as she walked away and towards the group of young girls patiently waiting for couldn't help and check her out as she walked away. Turing to the room were a group of moms were all staring at him.

"Hello ladies," He said laying the charm thick as he took an open seat.

"Were you go uncle Nik," The little girl asked as she rushed out of her dance class with her little bag on her shoulders. Klaus had only lasted ten minutes in the waiting room before he left because he might strangle someone or said something inappropriate.

"I had a phone call to make." He told her as he took the bag from her.

"Well okay, next time you have to stay." She told him as she slipped on her jacket.

"And no phone Miss. Forbes hates the phone." At the name of the teacher, Klaus could help and look around for her. Spotting her in the main dance room with a parent have a conversation. For some reason, he just couldn't keep his eyes away from her.

"Excuse me." A voice broke him from his daydreaming.

Turning to see a young brunet staring at him, "Klaus right." she asked with a smile "I'm Vickie. Amanda's babysitter." Extending her hand out to him.

"Umm, nice to meet you." He said.

"Well, Amanda was wondering if it would be okay if Sophia came over for a little bit." She smiled at him as she played with the end of her hair. "I could probably take her for a couple hours while you run earns, it is no problem at all."

"Can I uncle?" Sophia asked him as she snickered at her friend.

"Umm, sure what not." He said shrugging.

"Well here's my number and address, call me when you're ready to pick her up." Once again smiling at him.

"Wait but what about our ice cream?" the little girl asked

"Oh, do you mind," Klaus asked as he pulled out his wallet.

"Not at all. If you need anything please give me a call." She told him as the little girls let out an exciting yell. Rushing to the nanny's car.

"Thanks he said." slipping the number in his pocket.

"This is the only bar? " he asked looking around.

"Yes, you know this Klaus. "Stefan told him as they took a seat at the bar.

"We both know the one day I suffered in this town I was drunk, and could not wait to get back to New York." As Stefan called the waiter over.

"Hey, Stefan. No Rebekah today? "Said the bartender.

"Hey, Matt. No she in the city. This is Klaus her brother," Stefan said in acknowledgment.

"Nice to meet you, "He said with a head node." What can I get you guys?"

"Bourbon," Klaus quickly replied.

"Make that two," Stefan replied.

"Sure thing, this one's in the house." He said as he pulled out the glasses. "A welcome to Mystic Falls." he smiled as he locked up an even brighter smile on his face.

"Hey, Care." He said to the person behind him.

"Hey Matt, here for our meeting." The failure voice said as he turns spotting Caroline Forbes no longer in her dancing clothes but in a navy blue sweater dress that fit just right and showcased her blue eyes.

"Stef," Caroline said with a smile as she placed a kiss on her cheek.

"Klaus," she said to him as she looked anywhere but at him a scowl appearing on her face as she spotted the drink.

"Miss Forbes." He replied as he took a drink.

"Alright, guys if you need any food April here will take your order," Matt said as the brunet smiled at the sound of her name.

"Ready Care?" he said as they walk off to a both in the corner Klaus could help but follow her with his eyes.

"Don't even think about it," Stefan said causing him to burst out of his bubble,

"Don't think about what." as he turned back towards his friend.

"You know what." Stefan simply said.

Klaus smirked as he raised his glass at his friend.

"Can I help you sweetheart?" Klaus asked as he popped a fry into his mouth.

"Where's Stefan," she asked.

"Something about meeting my sister in the city." He shrugged.

"Wait Rebekah doesn't have Sophia." She stated.

" She's at a friend's house."

"Was it on her schedule?'

"Really?"Klaus asked rolling her eyes.

"Yes really," Crossing her arms

"I'm sure she's fine hanging out with her friends for a couple hours. Even if it's not on her schedule. "Caroline let out a huff.

"Let me get this straight. You rather be drinking than taking care of your nice who you only have seen a couple of times." point towards his empty glass.

"I'm pretty sure, she rather be with her friend than me, sweetheart. And I have seen her more than a couple of times for your information."

Caroline crossed her arm and shook her head, as she smiled "Don't call me sweetheart first off. And second good luck when you pick her up from..."

"Amanda's house." He said popping a fry into her mouth as Caroline's eyes open wide.

"You left her with Vikki." As she let out a laugh. "No truly good luck with that and with Katherine when she finds out."

"What's that supposed to mean."

"Oh, you'll find out." As she walked away from him.

Hope you guys like the first chapter! This is a small Christmas story that just came to my head and I need to write down. I am looking for a beta to look over chapters already written. So if you not too busy and could help let me know.