A magical night at a Christmas ball. Will everyone get what they want for Christmas? (Klamille, slight Haylijah, Rebel, and Kolvina)

The ballroom was grand, the ambiance was set, and the liquor was flowing. Nothing out of the ordinary for an extravagant Christmas ball held for and by New Orleans' finest. Cami always felt subconscious rubbing shoulders with the city's elite, like she didn't belong. Luckily she had her friends with her, they always made her relax. They danced around her now, on the dance floor bopping to the Ronette's version of "Sleigh Ride". Rebekah and Freya twirled around each other while Cami and Hayley kept hip bumping each other as they laughed. Ever so often Hayley would glance over to Klaus, making sure Hope was still next to him, along with Elijah.

"He's not going to let her out of his sight!" Cami yelled to her over the loud chorus of "Sleigh Ride".

"I know!" Hayley said, never stopping her dance. "I just keep checking, it's a mom thing. I'm always concerned about her."

"I get it! But try to let go a little. There's no place safer for her than with Klaus." Cami said, looking at Klaus with a smile.

Hayley rolled her eyes. "You got it bad!"

"What?" Cami said, knowing exactly what.

"Don't play dumb, you and Klaus!" Hayley bumped her with her hips. "It's the holiday season, maybe it's finally time for you two to hook up."

"Who's hooking up?" Freya asked, turning around.

"No one!" Cami said. She told herself her face was flushed from dancing.

"You and Nik?" Rebekah said. "About bloody time! When is it happening?"

"It's not happening!"

"Maybe tonight." Hayley put in.

"Tonight?" Freya repeated. "I can babysit Hope if you two need the compound."

"We don't!"

"Oh already got a place set up? Good for you." A devilish smirk sat on Rebekah's face. "Tell me Cami are you going to jingle his bells?"

"Roast his chestnuts?" Hayley said.

"Deck his halls?" Freya added.

"Guys!" Cami exclaimed as they all howled. The only thing Cami could take solace in was that the music was too loud and there were too many conversations going on for Klaus' hybrid ears to hear.

"Fa-la-la-la-la!" Rebekah began singing loudly. Freya and Hayley joined in, finishing it off.

Of course at that moment the song ended and their singing was heard across the ballroom. Everyone looked at the group. The ladies went still, then made eye contact with each other and dissolved into a fit of laughter. As the next musical interlude started they exited the dance floor, still giggling. When they sat down at a table Elijah appeared between Cami and Freya's chairs.

"My dear ladies, enjoying ourselves this evening?" A chorus of yeses answered him. "How much have you had to drink."

"Not nearly enough." Rebekah groused. Elijah gave her a warning look. "I'm kidding! I've had none."

"Me too." Cami answered.

"I may have had a champagne flute." Freya told him.

"Or two." Hayley added for herself.

"Don't worry little brother." Freya said holding his shoulders. "We're taking it slow for the surprise."

Elijah raised his eyebrows. "What surprise?"

"Wouldn't you like to know." Hayley said, giving him a flirty look from across the table. She rubbed her lips together. Elijah's eyes dropped to her lips and after a moment Rebekah coughed.

"It matters not." Rebekah said. "You'll see along with everyone else. Now run along and leave us girls alone."

Cami playfully slapped Hayley's wrist. "What was with the bed eyes?"

"Yeah," Freya said, picking a mini sandwich off of a passing trolley. "Clearly Cami's not the only one looking for a love connection tonight." Cami stuck out her tongue at Freya who smirked.

"What if I am?" Hayley said boldly.

"Tis the season to be horny." Cami joked.

I don't blame you, love." Rebekah said as she ran her fingers over her gown. "It's been years since Jackson's death. You've grieved properly, and you and Elijah still love each other. I'm surprised you two have held out this long."

"I didn't want to disrespect Jack." A serious look took over Hayley's face. "Neither did Elijah, that's why he's held back. But maybe it's time."

"You're not disrespecting him." Freya said. "He would want you to move on and be happy. I say go for it."

"Here here!" Cami said, raising a glass of water.

"Put that glass down Cami." Hayley said sharply, but her eyes were teasing. "Unless you're serious about making a move on Klaus tonight, I don't want to hear you cosigning."

"I never said I would!" Cami said defensively.

"Well we're saying it for you." Rebekah snapped. "He's been staring at you since the ride over here. Put yourselves out of this misery and let the Christmas spirit move you."

"I am tired of seeing my brothers pine over both you." Freya agreed as she chewed. "It's especially aggravating knowing you return their feelings."

Hayley and Cami shared a guilty look. It was easy for their sisters to talk, but when you're in love it wasn't easy admitting your feelings.

"What about you Freya?" Hayley fired back. "Who are you going to woo?"

"You know Freya will have one of these young bachelors on her arm before the party ends." Rebekah said.

"I will." Freya smirked and tossed her honey blond hair behind her shoulder. "Stop stalling you two. I'll take a bachelor and you two take your men."

"Fine." Hayley huffed. "I'll make my move with Elijah-"

"I'll try to make a move with Klaus-" Cami said.

"Try?" Rebekah looked at Cami hard. "Oh no darling you will. It's well past time you did."

"What about you Rebekah?" Cami retorted.

"You all just worry about yourselves." Rebekah said with a smirk. "I already have my gingerbread man."

They all looked at Marcel who looked sexy in his penguin suit. He went up on stage. Guests had been performing all night. As the band started the beginning of Stevie Wonder's "What Christmas Means to Me" he took off his jacket. Whistles went up around the room and as he grabbed the mike and began singing women gathered around the stage to watch him up close.

Rebekah beamed. "That's my man!" She ran down to join the other women screaming as Marcel performed.

"No way am I going down there." Freya said.

"Yeah." Hayley agreed. "They look like they're five seconds away from storming the stage and ripping his clothes off."

"But still, I love this song." Cami said, with a sad face. They all grinned before running back on the dance floor.

"And the little cards you give me

Will touch my heart for sure

All these things and more darling...

That's what Christmas means to me my love

Oh yeah ha ha

I feel like running wild..."

Hope joined the trio, bopping and jumping around in the middle of them. Cami danced with her. Hope performed on the piano earlier singing "Where Are You Christmas". Cami knew she had been nervous so she was glad she danced so freely now. She looked around and saw Klaus and Elijah talking to each other. As if he could sense her gaze, Klaus' blue eyes found hers. Cami blushed and gave him a small smile before turning her back to him.

When the song ended Hayley remarked how the applause for Marcel was extra loud and long. When he hopped off the stage Rebekah was waiting. She threw her arms around him and kissed him. Freya and Cami cheered while Hayley took Hope to get something to drink.

"I need a breather." Freya said as she fanned herself.

"Same." Cami agreed. She needed her body to cool off.

Slow music began and the two blondes too that as their cue. Freya left for the bathroom and Cami was about to follow when she heard a cough behind her. When she turned she found Klaus, with his hands clasped behind his back. Cami tried not to stare at him, he was dressed in a black suit with a Christmas green tie. So much for her body cooling off.

"Hello." He said lowly.

Cami swallowed "Hi."

She knew she'd have to talk to Klaus sooner or later at the party but she wanted to stall. If Cami talked to him she'd have to tell him how she felt, that was the promise she made the girls. Couples started dancing around them forcing them to step closer to each other.

"I was under the impression you hated dancing."

Cami's brow furrowed. "I do."

"Oh really? That's why you haven't been able to stay off the dance floor tonight?" His eyes were teasing, seemingly oblivious that people had to dance around them.

It relaxed her. "This is a special occasion, besides I make exceptions for friends." Cami had been sitting at the table for half an hour before Rebekah pulled her onto the dance floor.

"Good to know." Klaus said. "So that means you'll dance with me."

"That means I'll what?" Cami's mind was reeling, did he just ask her to dance?

"You'll dance with me." Klaus repeated. "You just said you make exceptions for friends, and we're..." his voice trailed off, leaving the statement open for her to fill in. His eyes were questioning and Cami felt her heart slam against her chest. This was her chance, but here, surrounded by everyone? No thanks.

"Right." she laughed nervously. "Of course, I mean, I can't shouldn't play favorites."

"I completely agree." Klaus said and closed the distance between them.

Cami thought he'd leave a certain distance but instead he pulled her body to his. Cami's arms came up around his neck and his hands rested on her lower back. Every part of their bodies were touching each other. They moved around slowly in a circle, swaying to a velvety feminine voice singing "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas". Cami's body felt alive at Klaus' nearness and she wondered if he felt the same. She felt the urge to put her head on Klaus' shoulder and she did, breathing in his expensive cologne.

As they swayed Cami closed her eyes, feeling completely at home. Safe. She laughed mentally. Safe was not an adjective people used to describe the original hybrid. When she opened her eyes she saw Rebekah and Marcel dancing nearby.

Tell him Rebekah mouthed. Cami gave her head a slight shake.

Do it now!

No!

He loves you!

That gave Cami some confidence. Then doubt set in. Rebekah's mind was always filled with romantic notions. She'd like nothing more than for her friend to be with her brother. Maybe that dream clouded her judgment. Cami shook her head again and Rebekah rolled her blue eyes.

Cami turned her head the other way. She could hear Klaus' steady heartbeat. It calmed her. Cami knew she'd have to be honest with Klaus about how she felt. But what if it ruined everything? He'd reject her and she'd be so embarrassed...then again what's life without risk? Cami allowed herself a few more seconds of enjoying his hands on her back before she took a deep breath.

"Klaus?" She said lowly. Cami didn't bother raising her voice, she knew he could hear her.

"Yes?" He whispered back softly.

"There's-" Cami swallowed. "There's something I've been meaning to tell you..." She lifted her head off of his chest and looked at his face. That was a mistake, because now she was staring at his lips. She willed herself to look him in his eyes. He stared back intensely.

"There's something I've wanted to tell you too, Camille."

"Let me go first." She said and they both laughed uneasily. "It's about you." Was it her or did his eyes light up? Her eyes fell to his lips once more before looking up and holding his gaze. Cami took a deep breath. She wouldn't chicken out this time. "Klaus, I-"

Applause broke out as the song ended, jolting them both out of their moment. They both looked away before Klaus took her arm and led her off the dance floor. They both leaned on the bar.

"What were you going to say?" He asked gently.

Cami rolled her shoulders back to give herself more confidence. She stepped closely to him. "Well, um, I was going to say that you've always been there for me and naturally I... since the moment I met you I've felt..." Klaus' eyebrows went up. Was he smiling? "We've gotten to know each other over the past few years and you're my friend. One of my closest friends, I think you know me better than anyone. I've realized that I've...I mean I-" Why was this so hard? Why was she babbling? Cami wasn't a babbler. Was babbler even a word? Klaus must think she's an idiot. Why did she agree to this? She was making a fool out of herself. Cami massaged the place between her eyebrows. "What am I even doing?"

"Cami-"

"Why is this so hard to say?"

"Cami-"

She put her hand up. "No Klaus I need to say this. I've been carrying this around for god knows how long."

"Cami-"

"And you should know this because I'm tired of lying to myself and lying to you."

"Camille." Klaus said and she looked at him. Cami felt like she was drowning in his eyes. He gently tucked a loose tendril behind her ear and ran his fingers down the side of her face. Klaus looked down at her lips and wet his own. Cami stared back mesmerized. Klaus slowly moved his face forward and Cami did the same.

"Sorry for interrupting!"

Cami jumped and moved her face back. Klaus didn't. "What do you want Freya?" He said never taking his eyes off a furiously blushing Cami. She fixed her dress and looked everywhere but at Klaus.

"I need Cami actually." Her green eyes lit up at Cami's. "It's time to get ready."

"Already?" Cami sucked in a breath. "Okay. I'll be right there." Freya left and Cami looked at Klaus. "Sorry, I have to disappear for a bit."

"What's going on?"Said, his brow furrowing.

"You'll see." Cami said before leaving. Klaus grabbed her arm. She looked back at him.

"We're going to finish this later." he stated.

This as in Cami's babble fest? This as in almost kissing? Cami wanted to ask but she had to go.

"Okay. We will." She promised and he finally released her from his gaze.

She found Hayley, Rebekah, Freya, and Hope in one of the hotel rooms on the first floor. They bustled about changing their outfits and fixing their hair.

"Better late than never." Hayley quipped.

"Sorry! I was caught up." Cami retorted.

Freya came to her defense. "That she was. I truly am sorry. I could see you were making good on your promise."

"What promise?" Hope asked.

Cami went in the bathroom to change.

"Don't worry about it." Cami heard Hayley say.

"You were?" Rebekah exclaimed. She looked away from the mirror. "Good on you Cami I knew you had it in you. Now if only these other two cowards would do the same."

"I've already made a new friend." Freya said slyly as she pulled on some stockings.

"I've made arrangements." Hayley said through some bobby pins.

"Arrangements for what?"

"Be still Hope, and let your mum help you out." Rebekah said.

When Cami came out everyone was putting the finishing touches on themselves. Hope wore a beautiful long sleeve deep blue dress that came down to her knees with white fur along the bottom. Rebekah's dress was red, with one exposed shoulder and a glittery middle and pulled up at the bottom, stopping mid-thigh. Freya's forest green dress was strapless and formfitting. The fabric stopped at the top of her thighs with sheer tulle dropping down to her ankles. Hayley's dress was silver, which popped against her tan skin. It was a long sleeved lace mermaid dress with the back exposed. Finally Cami wore an off the shoulders gold gown with a sweetheart neckline. Shimmery lightly patterned snowflakes adorned the bodice, the rest fanned out and stopped mid thigh, showing off her toned legs. Their outfits were completed with matching gloves and Santa hats.

As they walked down the hall Freya stopped to adjust her four inch heels. "Am I the only one whose toes feel pinched?"

"Now now." Rebekah said as she effortlessly strutted around. "Pain is beauty."

"And you can't feel pain, making you hideous." Freya snapped.

Everyone laughed. The lights were dim as they entered the ballroom from the back. Someone grabbed Hope who let out a scream.

"Hush now darling, you'll draw attention!"

"Kol!" Rebekah admonished.

"Are you trying to give my daughter a heart attack?" Hayley said.

"My niece is perfectly fine. Aren't you Hope?" Hope nodded. Davina appeared at his side.

"What have you two been up to?" Cami asked, her eyebrow raised.

Rebekah's arm crossed her chest. "I didn't bring you back from the dead so you can make out with your girlfriend all the time."

"We brought him back." Davina corrected. Kol put his niece back on the ground. "Since I helped resurrect him I get a say in how he spends his time, and making out with his girlfriend sounds like an excellent use of it."

"Are you prepared?" Freya asked.

"Of course Freya." Kol wiggled his fingers. "We'll be in the audience providing a little Christmas magic."

A host tapped Cami on the shoulder. "We're up!" She whispered excitedly and the group went up.

The stage had been cleared and was set perfectly. The ball room was dark as Hayley walked to her mark. She sat on a comfy red circular chair. Cami breathed and tried to calm her nerves from the side. She knew this routine, they had practiced for weeks. She stared across the stage and saw Rebekah and Hope playing around. Next to her Freya shifted.

"You know." She she suggested. "Maybe you can let the music say what you can't."

Cami searched the audience for Klaus but couldn't find him. "Maybe." she said grinning.

The music and Hayley slowly swiveled the chair around. A white spotlight hit her but she didn't flinch.

"I don't want a lot for Christmas

There is just one thing I need."

On the other side of the stage Rebekah sang. "I don't care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree."

Cami sang into her headpiece. "I just want you for my own More than you could ever know."

"Make my wish come true." Freya sang next to her. "All I want for Christmas, is you."

The audience cheered giving them all confidence. As the music picked up they all ran to join Hayley on stage, slipping into their choreography. As they danced around, singing their parts, Cami started to feel free. She didn't miss a beat as they did their synchronized moves. When one had the lead, the others sang background. True to his word, Kol provided some magical back up. Spotlights changed to Christmas colors, the backgrounds changed, and he even made a Christmas tree appear.

One time as she moved to the front corner of the stage Cami finally found Klaus. He stood with a smile on his lips. Klaus looked thoroughly entertained. Let the music say what you can't.

She felt adrenaline coursing through her veins as she put extra effort into the dance moves. She wiggled her hips and tossed her hair extra hard. Klaus' face lost it's smile and his mouth hung slightly open, transfixed at the sight of her. Cami's eyes were only on Klaus as she sang. "Cause I just want you here tonight," she circled her pelvis making more people cheer. "holding on to me so tight. What more can I do? Oh, Baby all I want for Christmas is you." Klaus looked down then up to see her smile.

Cami turned to jog over to the new formation. Someone smacked her butt as they ran by her. Rebekah caught Cami's eye and winked, Way to go love.

Freya sang from the center of the stage. "All the lights are shining So brightly everywhere." Kol made the stage lights glow even brighter. "And the sound of children's laughter fills the air." Hope chuckled into her microphone.

Hayley looked at the ceiling. "And everyone is singing I hear those sleigh bells ringing."

Rebekah dropped to her knees and clasped her hands in a prayer. "Santa won't you bring me the one I really need, won't you please bring my baby to me quickly?"

Cami picked it back up. "I don't want a lot for Christmas. This is all I'm asking for." She and Hope were back to back, elbows locked, and Hope did her backwards roll over Cami. They held hands and promenaded.

Hayley dramatically sank back in the chair and pouted, looking to the side. "I just wanna see my baby. Standing right outside my door."

Next to Cami, Freya put her hands over her head and moved her hips back and forth. "I just want you for my own."

"More than you could ever know." Rebekah put her hands on her knees and winked at Marcel.

Hope went to the front of the stage. "Make my wish come true. Baby all I want for Christmas is you." Hope hit the high note and held it. Fake snow fell from the ceiling.

Everyone formed a line behind her and moved in unison. Two steps to the right with their arms swinging. "All I want for Christmas is you baby." To the left. "All I want for Christmas is you baby."

They broke formation still repeating the ending line as they danced like the silly girls they were. Hope started throwing the fake snow around. The music went off and the room thundered with applause. The girls hugged each other, held hands, and bowed.

They ran down offstage to find the family waiting.

"What did you think?" Freya said rubbing her arm.

"It was amazing!" Kol said, "did you see the way I made that mistletoe grow?" He looked at the unamused faces around him. "Oh, you meant, you all. You did alright." he said making a face.

"The snow was all me." Davina bragged, hanging on her boyfriends arm.

"I'm more impressed with my lady's vocals." Marcel said, wrapping his arms about Rebekah's waist and kissing her.

"Yes, the performance was very impressive." Elijah's eyes shifted to Hayley. "I do enjoy surprises."

Hayley whispered something in his ear and he smiled. She walked away slowly, looking back over her shoulder.

"Hey Hope," Davina said. "I think they just brought out the ice cream, lets go check it out." She left with Kol and Hope.

"I'll be quite occupied for the next few hours." Elijah said. "If you need anything don't call me." He vamp sped away.

"What did Hayley tell him?" Freya asked.

"She said if he joined her upstairs she'd give him an even more impressive performance." Rebekah answered. Cami and Klaus looked at each other before looking away, blushing. "Speaking of, it's time Marcel and I left. Don't wait up." She told her siblings.

Freya looked at Klaus and Cami. "I have a new acquaintance I need to go check on. Excuse me."

As soon as she disappeared Cami felt a breeze. Suddenly she was outside on a balcony. She looked around. This was the top floor of the hotel, she was in the penthouse!

"I wanted to make sure we weren't interrupted this time." Klaus appeared next to her.

Cami ignored the warm feeling that made her tingle all over. "It's fine, I wish I could've changed..."

"I like what you have on." Klaus' eyes dropped to her chest and legs. "You look beautiful." he said looking at her from under his eyelashes.

Cami looked away from him and at the city below. "Did you enjoy the song?"

His shoulder bumped hers as he joined her on the railing. He didn't move over. "The song's not my taste but the lyrics..."

Cami turned to him. Her heart beat wildly but she never felt so sure. "I meant every word."

"You want me for Christmas?" Klaus joked, his tone unsure.

"Christmas, New Years, Valentine's day, every holiday and day in between." Klaus looked at her, his mouth open. Oh well, there was no going back now. "I love you." Cami said.

She felt relieved. Cami breathed deeply, unable to look at him. She turned her back to him. "I know it's a big bomb to drop off but I've felt this way for years now and if you just want to remain friends-"

Cami felt her body whirl around. Klaus' hands were on her bare shoulders, his thumb caressing them. He looked in her eyes. "I love you too."

Klaus brought their faces closer and when their lips met they both felt electricity hum through their bodies. Klaus' tongue danced at Cami's lips and she opened her mouth, deepening the kiss. His hands dropped to her waist and she ran her hands through his hair. They moaned and rocked as they kissed. Klaus walked them to the edge of the king size bed. He kissed down Cami's jawline to her collarbone and she pulled him closer.

"Just what do you think you're doing?" Cami said in a seductive voice.

She felt Klaus' hand find the zipper on her dress. He stopped and met her eyes. "Fulfilling your Christmas wish."

His blue eyes searched green ones, asking for permission to continue. Cami nodded and he unzipped her dress. She stepped out of her dress in nothing but her lace underwear. Cami climbed back on the bed. She was happy she was getting what she wanted and keeping her promise to her friends.

"Best Christmas ever." She said smiling before Klaus joined her and made it the most memorable Christmas she ever had.