A/N: I do not own The Originals.

Klaus's POV

I drove silently with Caroline sitting next to me, talking my ear off. "Care, please! My father just died! Can't you shut up for one second!?" I yelled at her. She seemed a little taken aback by my tone, but she smiled, slowly. She ran her hand up my cheek and something cold hit my skin. I looked and saw the engagement ring on her finger. It suddenly hit me really hard that she was my fiancé. I brought her hand to my lips and kissed it, gently.

"I'm sorry. I know you're traumatized by this." She said, gently rubbing my hands. I felt the knot in my stomach grow, seeing my family outside the church, dressed in black, waiting for me. My eyes went to the stunning blonde women next to Mom. Wow, Rebekah really grew up in these past – gosh, how long has it been? Five, I think – five years. I saw Elijah next to Katherine, his high school sweetheart. Kol was there, without a date, for once.

I got out of the car and was taken in by a humongous hug. "Nik! I missed you so much!" Rebekah exclaimed. "I was only away at collage." "In New Orleans! How are Grandma and Grandpa, by the way?" "They're good. Wow, you've really grown." I said, smiling at her, despite the circumstances. She rolled her eyes. "Yeah Nik," She elbowed me, "Your baby sister's turning twenty next month." "Twenty? Already? Geez, Bekah. I told you not to get older." She giggled but we were pulled away by a voice. "Klaus!" I turned to see her standing there. The most beautiful women I've ever seen. She was wearing a black, cape sleeve blouson dress. Her hair was slightly curled and fell, now, to her waist. Her hazel eyes had a glimmer of sadness, happiness, and… love? My best friend stood before me – drop dead gorgeous. "H… H… Hayley?" I asked. She nodded. She came over and pulled me into a tight hug. She pulled back and I wiped the tears from her eyes. "It's been forever. You never returned my calls and I haven't seen you since your graduation party…" Her eyes met mine and her cheeks turned pink. I knew why; It was the best night of my life.

I was taken aback as she slapped me. "Hey!" "Where have you been? Surely you couldn't have been too busy to call at least once! You have no idea how much I needed you!" She was shouting, but her voice was in a whisper. I held her shoulders, looked into her eyes, and said, "Hayley, I'm so sorry. Please forgive me. Why didn't you ever call or text or email me?" "I did. Every night for a year. Then I gave up." I cupped her cheek and kissed her lips. I felt her tongue on my lips, but I pulled away. "I'm engaged, Hayley." Her face fell and she quickly turned away, but not before I saw tears in her eyes.

"I… Should be going in, now." She said, walking away, leaving me to feel guilty. I was soon joined by Elijah and Katherine. I quickly took in the dress she was wearing and the fact that both her and Elijah's hands were on her pregnant stomach. "Finally having kids, I see." I said, smirking. "Yes, sooner than we planned, but not as soon as-" "Some people." Elijah finished, cutting her off. I looked between them, knowing they were keeping something from me. "What is it?" I asked. They just shook their heads and sat down next to Hayley, who was sitting next to Mom. I finished getting reacquainted with Kol, Rebekah, and her long-time boyfriend, Marcel. I had met him at my graduation party. He was Mom's friend's oldest son. Kol had explained that he did have a girlfriend, Davina Claire. She was here, reason being, she was babysitting. Kol was already sixteen. I was so proud of him. Throughout this time, Caroline chose to remain silent and just take in all her surroundings.

I sat through the service, but the only thought in my head was Hayley. After, I wanted to talk to her, but she had quickly disappeared from sight. I realized she'd gone home. "Mom, does Hayley still live in her old house?" I asked Mom. I knew I had to see Hayley. "Yes." I turned to leave, "Niklaus!" I turned back towards her and she said, "Please be nice with her, the poor girl's been through so much since you've left. Oh, and Klaus… don't bring up her parents." "Why? What happened?" "They died. They were killed in a car accident two weeks after you left." "Why didn't Hayley tell me?" "You weren't responding to her calls. She left you so many calls. I'm embarrassed you didn't have it in your heart to pick up the phone." I sighed, angry at myself.

I got in the car and started to back out when Caroline said, "Wait for me!" "No, Caroline. This is between me and Hayley. Not you. Stay with my mom." I drove the way I knew to Hayley's house. I parked outside. I walked to the door and knocked. The sight shocked me. Hayley stood there; locket in one hand, fudgsicle in the other. I got her the locket when I left for collage. It had a picture of us slow-dancing in it. I had the same picture in my wallet. Her hair was a mess and she had on a turquoise camisole top with blue and teal pajamas shorts – that were extremely short. Not to mention most of her breasts were exposed.

"Hayley? What happened? Did you get hit by a bus?" She threw herself at me and said, "I wanted you, Klaus. You left when I needed you most. How could you do that to us?" "Us?" "Yes. I… I tried to get you to meet with me so we could discuss it in person, but-" "Mommy! I can't sleep. Can I have some milk?" A small voice asked from upstairs. "Sure, baby. Come on." Hayley said to the little girl as she climbed down the stairs. She set the girl down and poured her a glass of milk. She looked up and caught me staring at her, "What?" "You have a daughter?" I asked in disbelief. "So do you." Was her reply.

I grabbed her arm and took her to the living room away from her daughter. "Are you implying that she's mine?" I hissed. She winced from my grasp on her arm and said, "Yes, she's yours." "From the party?" "That was both our first times and you left right after that so… yeah." She said, sarcastically. "Why didn't you tell me?" "You never answered your phone!" She yelled. "I am so sorry, love. I should've been there for you." "I went through the first year pregnant and alone. I only wanted you. I've always only wanted you." She said as she pulled me in for a hot kiss. I broke it off at once. "Does my family… know?" "About her? Yes. That she is yours? No. Only one who knew was Uncle Mikael. I told him right before he died." "You were with Dad when he died?" "I was. He said he loves you, Klaus." Her voice broke and she sobbed uncontrollably in my arms. "What about…" I dared not touch this subject, but I was feeling a little wound up. "Aunt Sandra and Uncle Dan?" "They died. In a car accident, two weeks after you left." "Why weren't you with them?" "I was at home, testing a pregnancy test. I faked the flu to get out of going with them." "It was only two weeks after…" "I was late." She said, biting her lip in a smile.

"So, no one else knows she is mine?" "Well, she does." I raised my eyebrows. "I've written down and told her every story of ours – except for the night she was conceived. That, no one will ever know. It will remain the most joyous memory in our hearts, forever." "Forever?" "Don't tell me you haven't thought about it every night since it happened?" Truth be told, there was not a single night I didn't fall asleep without thinking of my lips on hers – and, everywhere else; her hands and lips roaming my body, making me feel the most whole I've ever felt in my life. "Did you tell her how we know each other?" "Yes. Our moms were friends from high school, you're a month older than me, we grew up together in the same school, as best friends. With our promise, the same you share with your siblings, always and forever." I looked at her in awe. "I also told her how her name came about." "And what is her name?" "Kiana."

Flashback – 10 years ago…

I sat underneath the stars with my best friend by my side. When people saw us together, they thought we were a couple. Maybe someday, if she wasn't my best friend. If I indulge in this, if it breaks off, we can never be just friends. I put my arm around her small waist and caressed her face with my hand. I gently leaned in and kissed her, knowing how she felt about me. I could barely think that this was my first kiss, with my first and best friend. It was amazing. Fireworks exploded in my head and suddenly, I realized we weren't just kissing.

Unknowingly, my tongue had moved into her mouth and hers into mine. She had straddled my lap and my hands were running through her hair while hers cupped my face. She pulled back a moment later. "Wow…" I whispered. She stared at me, looking gorgeous, cheeks flushed. "Totally amazing." She said and I know she'd felt the spark, too.

We laid back on the grass, pointing out star constellations. After a while, she sat up on her elbows and said, pointing at the full moon, "If I am ever lucky enough to have a daughter, I will name her after the name for moon goddess, Kiana." I put my arm around her, "That is the most beautiful name in the world, after Hayley.

End of Flashback…

"From our first kiss? Ten years ago?" "Out under the full moon." "Mommy?" Kiana asked from where she was standing, about three feet away. "Kiana, come here. There is someone who wants to meet you." She took our daughter into her lap and sat down on the couch, me next to her. "Kiana, this is Klaus. Your daddy." Kiana looked at me with big hazel eyes, just like Hayley's. "Really?" She asked, her voice so innocent. "Yes, Kiana." I told her. To my surprise, she flung her arms around me and said, "Daddy! She talks about you every night. Mommy loves you. With all her heart, she says."

I glanced over her shoulder at Hayley, who had tears in her eyes and her cheeks were bright red. "Come on, let's go to bed." I said to Kiana. She followed me upstairs, as well as Hayley. I tucked in and said to Hayley, "You have some serious explaining to do."