One Week Later – Hayley's POV

"So, you're still not back together with Rebekah?" I asked Marcel as we walked outside school

"No, I don't think it's ever gonna happen. Too much drama attached to it, you know?"

"I'm going to ask you a question" I said as we took a seat at the Starbucks near campus

"Well, I tried to ask Gigi but she ships us so hard she doesn't answer fairly" I explained

"I'm assuming it's about your relationship with Klaus then?"

"Precisely. Have you felt that he's distant lately?"

"Maybe, I don't know I haven't really paid attention to be honest"

"I understand" I replied and hung my low "I just hope I haven't passed my expiry date of being interest to him"

Marcel laughed and straightened up

"I have seen Klaus with quite many people, romantically I mean, but he never put in an effort for them, not when I was around at least. If he has bothered to do so for you he won't just let you go"

I nodded.

"Okay I'll get us something. Hot Chocolate as usual?"

"Hot Chocolate as usual"

Even though openly Klaus and Marcel did get along, it wasn't necessarily the same beyond the Fraternity House walls. Apparently, Klaus had compelled the boys to forget about Marcel and give over the leadership to him. This, as Marcel and I both pointed out, was an immature way of gaining power, which didn't suit him at all. Thus, Klaus had undone his compulsion but still run for president of the silly boys.

"You're actually campaigning" I stated as Marcel returned to his seat "Is this a speech?" I asked as I lifted the papers in his folder

"Maybe" he replied as he snatched them for me "No offence, but you're sleeping with the enemy. I cannot risk sharing details"

"Pff whatever" I said in return "Besides, I'm not sleeping with anyone"

"Wait what?" he asked, a smile forming across his face "You've been together for around three weeks but you haven't done it yet? Does this have something to do with William?"

I shook my head and for a moment drifted back to all the nights I had spent with William and how beautiful they were.

"Hayley!" Marcel called out to bring my attention back to present day events

"Ah yes, I mean no, nothing to do with William. Klaus just doesn't want to push me into something"

Marcel was frozen, staring at me in shock.

"You need to worry" he stated "If Klaus Mikaelson isn't trying to seduce his way into you sheets then something is off about this whole thing"

"Something is off? What do you mean something is off?"

"I mean I looked at all of this from the wrong perspective. I always assumed he fell for your gorgeousness and amazing personality and that he actually cares about you. But if that were true he would love to sleep with you. The man loves sex. He sees it as art. If he hasn't insisted on it then perhaps this thing didn't root from love and care at all. Perhaps he has an ulterior motive"

I was panicking now.

"Don't say that" I snapped "Sure, he's not that romantic and can be a tad bit manipulative…oh my god does he have an ulterior motive?"

"Okay stay calm. We may be wrong. Just subtlety keep an eye on him while you move on with your life as usual. I'm sure there's nothing bad. I mean, no offence but what could he want from a human girl?"

Klaus' POV

It was early, but I was drinking. I was drinking because I felt torn apart and alcohol felt soothing to my bleeding soul. NIklaus Mikaelson, the Original Hybrid, the strongest person alive or dead, was obsessing over an eighteen year old rich girl.

This wasn't the first time I had fallen for her type. Not that long ago I was pining after Caroline Forbes in Mystic Falls, but this was different. She wasn't pushing me away like Caroline, she wasn't making me want her by using me when necessary and forgetting about me the next. I didn't want her because I wanted to win her like a game. I didn't want her because I couldn't have her. I just wanted her.

She gave me peace and calmed down the anger and hatred that bad built in me after a thousand years. Talking to her, listening to her, watching her, bickering with her, touching her, feeling her, everything about her made me feel somewhat normal and alive. I knew what I had to do, and regardless of what Rebekah may think, I was going to tell her everything and ask her for a fresh start. I wasn't dating her because Rebekah dared me to. I was dating her because she made me happy.

I was going to tell Hayley everything before I took a bigger step with her. I wanted to sleep with her more than any soul could ever imagine. My heart fought to rip out of my chest every time she kissed me deeply, but I had to hold my strength and draw the courage to be honest. Honest, as it turns out, wasn't my strong suit.

There was a ring on my phone that brought me out of my thoughts. I rubbed my forehead and picked it up.

"Klaus? This is Genevieve" the person on the other hand said

"Hello Genevieve, I don't know you" I replied, annoyed

"I thought they told you about me. I'm an extremely capable witch from New Orleans"

"How did you find me? I haven't been to New Orleans in a very long time so as far as I'm concerned there's no way you know me"

"You asked witches I know for help regarding your brother Elijah. As is turns out I am extremely talented in supressing magic. I can help bury his anger and monstrosity deep down, bringing back the Elijah Mikaelson everyone knows"

"Who exactly is the witch you know?"

"A friend of mine knows Bonnie Bennett" she explained "That's how I found out"

"I see. Very well then, when is the earliest you can come to New Orleans? I'm sick of leaving my brother in an underground chamber with a dagger in his heart"

"Well, I cannot come by at least for another week, I'm sorry"

I sighed and nodded to myself, knowing it would never be so easy

"Whatever then, come at the earliest convenience? You will be paid for your help handsomely"

"I never doubted that" she replied

"Great Genevieve, I'll see you soon I hope"

"So do I. Besides, meeting the handsome devil everyone speaks of will be my pleasure"

"I am sure you are quite the look yourself, Genevieve. I'll be expecting your call about the arrangements"

I hung up and rolled my eyes. Just another witch hoping to get into my pants.

"Who was that?" I heard Hayley, who had arrived to my room while I was busy talking to Genevieve, ask

"Hayley, what are you doing here?" I asked as I went up to her

"I wanted to surprise you. Who was that?"

"A friend who will help me out with something"

"You were flirting"

"Hayley…"

"Are you sleeping with her? You were going to pay her handsomely for some reason. Are you hiring a hooker?"

I laughed at her and tried to pull her in for an embrace but she fought it off

"Are you sleeping with her? Is that why you won't sleep with me?"

"Of course not! She's a witch who will help me heal Elijah" I snapped "Stop being so insecure and immature, it's not that I won't sleep with you…"

She kissed me in an extremely passionate way. I tried fighting her off but I didn't necessarily want to so it didn't work.

"If I'm being stupid prove to me that you really want me"

"Of course I want you, there are certain things…"

She interrupted me with another kiss. Using her foot, she slammed my bedroom door shut and pushed me till I fell onto the bed. There was no point of fighting this or her. I grabbed her from the waist and pulled off her shirt. She grabbed my long hair and pulled it gently to her pleasure. I smiled at how in control she was.

It. Was. Exquisite.

Rebekah's POV

I sat down by the unconscious Elijah and sighed. I was feeling terrible about how I was behaving lately. As I got to know Hayley I too realized that she was a true leader and a very nice girl. I also saw real affection and care for her in my brother's eyes, but I couldn't resist. For once in my life I wanted to be the leader, the Queen, the one in control. I spent my whole life in the side-lines while Niklaus Mikaelson rose to power wherever we moved to.

"Elijah I don't want to hurt him, I really don't. Once he helps me out to get to power I will make sure their relationship works out" I told my dead-looking brother "I'm not a bad person, I don't want to be a bad person, I just really want this and I'm not going to lose it when I'm this close"

I stroked his hair and kissed him on the cheek before standing up to leave. My life was becoming a nightmare.

Suddenly I got a call from one of the sorority girls, Lisa, and I picked up with great joy.

"Hey Rebekah" she said

"Hey Lisa! What's up? I'm coming home soon"

"Ah yeah good, but I'm not there so if you don't mind I want to talk on the phone"

"Sure, what is it?"

"Given that Hayley is pretty preoccupied lately and that you've shown interest in party organizing, I thought you could plan a party for this Friday?"

"Sure, what is the party for?"

"It's funny, the party is actually for Hayley"

"Wait, what?" I asked, confused

"Usually Hayley throws all the parties and we had discussed that she would be the one planning her birthday party as well, but as I said she's a bit preoccupied lately so I told her we would be doing it"

"I don't know what exactly she'll want on her birthday"

"She doesn't necessarily make a big deal out of it according to Gigi, so just throw a usual party but have fliers that say happy birthday and a birthday cake"

"Very well then" I said as I began to feel excited "I won't disappoint"

"Thanks dear" she replied and hung up

This was it. This was my one shot to prove myself. I had three days to plan the best party ever.

Hayley's POV

I lay in his arms, tired and happy at the same time.

"Tell me that wasn't the best you've ever had" he whispered into my ear as he caressed my nude thigh

"I can't" I replied as I bit my lip

"Why the hell not?" he asked as he sat up jokingly

"I've only been with one other guy and I don't think anyone can ever top anything we have done together"

Klaus' eyes softened and he lay back down

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean that" he whispered

"I know you didn't" I said "Can you tell me you've never been with anyone better?"

He laughed to himself, throwing his head back on the pillow

"Too many to compare too, but I can say that there was a special animal-like behaviour in you"

"Maybe that's because you're a wolf" I replied as I sat up and grabbed his shirt

"Maybe…"

I turned the shirt inside out to so I could wear it.

"Hayley wait, don't wear the shirt" he said

"What you want to stare at me a while longer?"

He sat up too and pushed my hair off my shoulder, stroking my upper back

"What are you doing?" I asked

"Is that a birth mark?" he asked

"Yeah, I'm lucky because it actually has a shape. It looks like a…"

"Crescent moon" he said for me

"Yeah, pretty isn't it?"

"Yeah…pretty"

"What?" I asked as I turned around to him and leaned into his lips

"I need to go somewhere. I'll be back soon, stay here, and make yourself at home"

"No I'll get going too then" I said awkwardly

"No, please, stay. I want to see you when I'm back"

"Do you have to go?"

He leaned in and kissed me on the lips

"I'm sorry my love, I will be back" he said and hurried off the bed.

He called me my love. I felt myself blush so I lay back down on the bed so he wouldn't notice.

He left a kiss on my forehead before he left. I lay down on his bed for a while, thinking about how everything had changed.

William and I were more than just lovers, we were best friends. I knew no matter what happened I could always trust him. I missed him so much sometimes. I knew if we had ever broken up, if he had been alive and we had broken up, he would be happy for me, because we both know I can't go for simple people and Klaus is a complicated man trying hard to be better for me.

"Lie down in my arms for a while longer babe" William said after another steamy night

"I need to go home, my mom has guests over. She asked me to at least see them before they leave" I explained as I hooked on my bra

"But babe I haven't had enough of you"

"Not enough? Babe we went at it for hours. You pretty much rocked my world"

He laughed and kissed me on my birthmark

"You're my moonlight" he whispered

"I only shine at night?"

"No, but without you my life would collapse"

I laughed and kissed him on the lips

"Hayley listen, I need to tell you something about that trip to Miami…"

"This is the third time you want to tell me something about it. I get it, you had fun, but what happens in Miami stays in Miami honey" I replied

"It does, doesn't it" he asked, almost relieved

"Yeah…are you okay? If it was important you can tell me"

"No. No not important at all. Umm, do you want me to drip you off?"

"Nope. I've got my car. I love you"

"I love you too"

That was around a week before his death. I felt like I was suffocating. I missed him so much. With that in mind I stood up and got dressed hurriedly. I was going to go to his home, to his bedroom, and spend some time with his memories.

I knew I was breaking my promise to Klaus, but he would understand.

Klaus' POV

"Why did you want to meet in such a hurry?" Marcel asked as he sat by me

"You've been in New Orleans all this time, right?"

"Until the witches initiated a 'peace' community and took over the city that is" he snapped "Why?"

"And the wolves?"

"Because of the wars they didn't want me in town. They blamed me for it"

"But they're still intact?" Klaus asked

"Yeah. The wolves now have control to a certain extent. They turn during the full moon and stay human during normal times. Why?"

"Didn't the whole crescent wolf families get killed during the wars?"

"No, not all of them, but the royal family did. Well, most of them did"

"Most?"

"I and my men saved their baby. I have no idea where she is now but she's probably off in some orphanage. I couldn't raise a werewolf baby you know"

"I see. But other crescent wolves, they did survive right? Could they have moved away from New Orleans to, say, New York perhaps?"

"Doubtful, but maybe they managed to run from the curse and get away. Some families never triggered their gene so the curse didn't affect them"

"Can you look into it? Find families who may have skipped town, families who didn't activate their genes?"

"Why?" he asked again

"Elijah tasted Hayley's blood and told me she's a werewolf"

"No way!" he yelled

"Yes way, I also happened to see a birth mark on Hayley's shoulder today"

"The crescent moon?"

"The crescent moon"

"Oh my god. Drama!"

"Yes, I guess so. Can you look into it or shall I?"

"I'll do what I can. I'll find out as much as possible and let you know. Does she know?"

"Does she know that she may be like one of the creatures who killed her boyfriend? Of course not"

"When are you planning to tell her?"

"Not yet for sure"

"Very well then. Have you looked into William's death?"

"I still am, but there isn't much to lead on except the best friend's words"

"I see. Do you think the attack was on a full moon night? If it was that would say a lot about whether or not it was a werewolf. You're the only hybrid, you're the only one who could control their transition"

"I didn't think of that. I'll do my research. Thanks Marcellus"

I stood up to leave, not wanting to leave Hayley for long

"Klaus, you're not going to hurt her right?" he asked

I turned back around and smiled

"I have no intention to do that"

"Please don't" Marcel added

I smiled and walked away.

Hayley's POV

I drove to his home and parked outside, where I always did. I shouldn't have come unannounced, but his parents always made me feel welcome.

"Ms. Marshall?" the housemaid asked, shocked by my arrival

"Hey Katie. Sorry I came over without a call, but I really missed William and thought I can have a look around his room"

"Now is not a great time" she said, seeming awkward

"Why not?"

I heard laughter from the inside, followed by the crying of a baby

"Are there guests? I can just go upstairs quietly. It's a huge mansion, no one will notice me"

"I really don't think now is a good time"

"Did I make my grandson cry? I really didn't mean to" I heard someone, whose voice I recognised to be William's mother Alicia, say

"Her grandson? What's going on?" I asked as I pushed Katie aside and went in

You must understand my confusion, William was their only son.

"Ms. Marshall please" Katie called out after me "Ms. Alicia!"

I went into the living room and looked at the view. Ms. Alicia and her husband Mr. Jacob were both standing in the living room, a new-born baby in their arms and a young blonde girl by their side.

"He looks like Billy, doesn't he?" Ms. Alicia asked

I felt my heart shutter. It wasn't possible. It wasn't understandable.

"Ms. Alicia" Katie called out again and they all looked over at us, they eyes seeming shocked and scared to see me

"Hayley…" she whispered

"What's going on? Who is that baby?"

They looked at each other and the blonde girl took the baby

"Hayley I am so sorry" Mr. Jacob began saying "This is Maria, a friend of ours. She just brought over her baby for us to play with…"

"Stop it Jacob, this isn't something to lie about. Not anymore" Ms. Alicia snapped

I couldn't speak. I was having the most confusing scenarios rolling in my head

"This is our grandson William junior" she elaborated

"How is that possible? Billy was your only son"

"Exactly. Billy was the father"

"That baby is a new-born" I snapped

"A week old, yes" the blonde girl said

"What is happening?" I yelled "How is that baby William's?"

"Calm down Hayley" Mr. Jacob said as he walked up to me and put his hand on my forearm, but I shoved it away

"Tell me what's going on!"

"William cheated on you, okay? I am sorry you had to find out this way, but he engaged in a sexual relation with Maria in Miami before his death which led to our little William Junior"

"No, no that's impossible. Billy wouldn't have cheated on me. She's lying"

"She isn't Hayley, we took our precautions, and we did our tests"

I shook my head as angry tears fell off my cheeks

"William would never cheat on me. We loved each other"

"I'm sure you did, I had no idea he had a girlfriend. We were young and drunk" the girl explained

"Liar!" I yelled "You're lying"

"Hayley I am so sorry, I was very disappointed in my son too, but this is his legacy, the only thing left behind by him" Mr. Jacob said

"I am not disappointed. He was young. He made a mistake. It happens" Ms. Alicia said

I felt dizzy and held onto the doorframe.

"I'm sure he would love to involve you in his son's life" the girl said to anger me further

I collapsed on the ground and continued crying on my knees. Mr. Jacob knelt down and cupped my cheeks

"Hayley please. You're like a daughter to me, it hurts to see you like this"

"Please, as if we don't know it took you mere months to move onto someone else's bed. Did you honestly think we wouldn't find out? You have no right to judge my son" Ms. Alicia yelled

I stood up and lunged at her but Mr. Jacob held me from the back

"I never cheated on your son! After months of pain and crying I hardly gave myself a chance to build a new life. How dare you compare that to what he did?" I cried

"What are you going to do? Beat me up? Let her go Jacob let's see what she does"

I began crying uncontrollably as Mr. Jacob tried to hold me up

"Alicia please! She grew up in our house, our son loved her! We were going to call her our daughter!"

"He obviously didn't love her as we thought he did" Alicia replied

With that I stopped crying. He never loved me. He cheated on me. The man I had been crying over and considering death over for had cheated on me. He had cheated on me then acted like nothing happened, told me he loved me like nothing happened.

"Hayley?" Mr. Jacob asked as the baby began to cry again

"Let me go, I'm leaving" I whispered

"Hayley let's talk" he insisted

I shook my head as he weakened his grip and let me leave. At the door I stopped and removed my necklace from my neck, handing it over to them.

"Hayley come on…"

"He gave this to me when he promised me we would be together forever" I whispered "I don't want it"

"Of course you don't" Ms. Alicia said

I handed it to Mr. Jacob and hurried out

I couldn't breathe when I got to the car. My life, everything I ever thought was true had collapsed.

"Hayley!" Maria called out after me "Hayley listen, we were drunk. We didn't know what we were doing. I'm sure he loved you"

"Don't ever say my name or talk to me ever again you whore" I hissed and got in my car

I don't know how I got to Klaus' place. My body was driving but my mind was breaking into a million places. All the memories of him, everything sacred about our relationship had been fouled. I ignored all of Klaus' calls and drove past many red lights. It was a miracle that I was still alive.

I sat in the car park for quite some time until my door open and I looked to the side to see Klaus standing by me.

"Where were you? I've been calling!" he said "Wait, are you alright?"

I looked away from him back to the steering wheel, then I felt my head crash onto it and fainted to the sound of my car's horn.

Klaus' POV

I had no idea what just happened. After a moment of calling out her name in confusion I decided to pull back her head. The silence after the loud annoying horn felt much better.

"Hayley?" I yelled but she was unresponsive. Her nose was bleeding because of the crash which made me uneasy for a second. If I could only just taste…

I shook my head and took a deep breath. I lifted her to my arms and carried her to the passenger seat instead, hurrying back to the driver's seat as fast as possible.

"You're fine, you're going to be fine" I whispered "Don't worry love"

I drove to hospital as fast as possible and carried her inside in my arms.

"She's bleeding. She fainted unexpectedly. Help please" I roared

They lay her down on an emergency bed and started checking her vitals. I waited patiently while they made her smell something that slowly brought her back.

She coughed in pain as she woke up.

"Her nose is hurt but her senses are responsive. Miss, can you tell me your name?"

"Hayley" she breathed out

"Okay Hayley, we will check now to see why you're bleeding. Stay calm, okay?"

She nodded and sighed in relief when she caught sight of me. I came closer and held her hand

"You're fine but you scared me" I whispered

"I'm bleeding" she pointed out "Are you fine?"

"I'll manage" I whispered

"Hayley can you tell me why you fainted? Did you not eat today or have a stressful experience?"

"The latter" she replied after a moment of thinking and tears formed in her eyes again

"The bleeding isn't serious, you haven't broken anything just fractured the skin. We'll cover it but you should be better soon"

She nodded

"We'll check your blood just in case but I'm sure everything is fine. Please take your time to rest. We'll be back shortly" the doctor explained as he covered her nose with bandages

Once we were alone I kissed her on the lips softly and placed a hand on her cheek

"What happened?" I asked

"I went to William's house"

"I understand" I said, feeing weirdly jealous "You felt sad…"

"If only" she replied as she began to cry, her nose hurting as her face creased up

"Why? Did something else happen?"

"I met Billy Junior" she whimpered

"Who is Billy Junior?" I asked, confused

"William's son" she replied, which made my jaw drop

She told me everything and I couldn't believe it. I had such a high opinion on that man after everything she told me, I couldn't believe what I heard.

"I am so sorry love" I said, not finding any other thing to say

"I never thought I would ever be betrayed by him like this. He was more than just a boyfriend Nik. He was my best friend too"

I pulled her in for a hug, making sure not to hurt her nose.

"I don't think I can trust anyone again"

I pulled back and looked into her shiny hazel eyes

"You can trust me. I am not the best of men, but I am a man of my word"

"Klaus if you let me down I don't think I can get myself back together again. I don't think I can live with it"

I felt my chest throb as I nodded and placed my forehead on hers

"Everything will be fine Hayley. You will be fine"

She wrapped her arms around my neck and I gently lifted her off her feet, carrying her to the car. She lay silent on the seat as I drove.

"Please take me to your place. I don't want to be alone"

"Of course love" I replied and changed the direction I was going

"Klaus" she whispered

"Tell me" I said with a smile

"Please don't betray me"

I replied with my silence and didn't say another word as she cried all the way back. That night she cried herself to sleep in my arms, but I stayed awake.

I was in some real dead end now.

Hey guys! I tried to write a longer chapter (almost 5000 words) as you asked. I hope you liked it. I update every day so its not that easy to write that long that often, because I have a very busy schedule. I am sorry for not updating my other Fanfic, Royal Love, lately. I reached a sort of writers block with it and all my ideas at the moment are related to A Different World. I hope you can understand :) Leave a review please!