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Terrible Love

Chapter 10: Confession! I Love You

Kol lifted his head from his plate. Had he heard Klaus right? Did she honestly just pick Will? "What are you saying?"

"She's chosen him."

"Tell me where she is Nik," Rebekah stood angrily from her stool. "Where is she so I can find her and knock some sense into her. How can she, anyone, pick someone over you?"

"Did she really reject you Niklaus?" Kol questioned still in disbelief.

"After we went home yesterday I returned later to the bar because I couldn't get any sleep. I went to see her and he was there, doing what I could never do, telling Camille how he feels about her. He told her then that she could give him her answer whenever she was ready. I just overheard her calling him to meet."

"Oh Nik," Rebekah murmured as she held his wrist. Her heart broke for him. This wasn't how it was supposed to be. It was her who's supposed to have the bad love life not her precious older brother.

"Damn it," Kol growled as he slammed a hand over the counter. "No. We didn't come all this way to quit. You didn't get damn braces just so you could quit."

"It's a retainer imbecile."

"And we didn't sent father to the shitter—"

"That was you two!?"

"—for you to pansy out on this either." Kol finished, ignoring Rebekah's interruption. "Bottom line is that we came here for you to tell Camille how you feel and this day is not ending until you've done it. Back to the car you two, we have a bartender to meet."

Klaus and Rebekah stood speechless as Kol made his way to the exit.

Rebekah broke the silence. "Since when was he all inspirational and Dr. Phil-like?"

Klaus smirked proudly. "Guess he was serious about turning over a new leaf."

"Are you two coming along or what?"

... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

"It's a bit creepy tailing her like this," Rebekah stated while they drove behind Camille. "Wasn't there another way to go about this? She doesn't even recognize who we are in this car."

"Desperate times call for desperate measures Bekah." Kol replied. "We can't simply honk or we'd probably scare her. There's a finesse to these types of things."

She shrugged. "If you say so."

"Hmm," Klaus muttered. "I know this path. She's driving home."

"She went and invited the guy to her home!?" Kol spoke in shock. "Shit Nik, you really did let this blow up. Better late then never I suppose."

"Camille wouldn't bring him to her home. She never brought any man to her home."

"You mean besides you?" Rebekah replied with a raised brow. "I don't know Nik. It's been a while since you two have hung out. Who knows if those old habits remained?"

"Her uncle is only just now recovering. I doubt she'd bring anyone back home. And to be honest I didn't bother staying to finish hearing what Camille said. For all we know she could've told Will to meet her in an hour or at noon."

"This works in our favor then. We'll meet her halfway and you tell her how you feel." Kol exclaimed. "If she isn't brain dead she'll pick you no questions asked and send that fruitcake of a detective packing."

Klaus smiled. "You have a not so subtle way of flattering me Kol. I have to admit I'm touched."

"It's quite adorable if I'm to be honest." Rebekah added.

Kol scoffed. "Quiet or I'll swerve this car into a tree."

They reached Camille's house and Kol parked the car a few blocks away from it. "This is it Niklaus. The day of reckoning. Go and let Cami know how you feel."

Klaus stepped out and took the wrapped portrait. He paused and turned to his siblings. "I just want to say that if it doesn't go as planned I really appreciate your help. Especially you Kol. Thank you for helping me throughout this entire week."

Kol smiled. "Always and forever Niklaus."

Rebekah nodded in agreement. "Likewise. And stop worrying so much Nik. If she can't see what a great man you are than perhaps she isn't the one."

"Run along now brother, we'll wait for you here."

Klaus gave them a final nod before making his way to the house.

Rebekah watched him leave before turning to Kol with a pointed look. "We're not seriously waiting here are we?"

"You think I did all that crap to not witness this? No. Come Rebekah, you up for some eavesdropping?"

Rebekah could only grin.

Meanwhile Klaus stood outside the door, hand frozen in mid-knock. The adrenaline was all but gone now. Dread and doubt was bubbling inside him. No. There would be no quitting. His siblings had gone out of their way to help him and it would not be in vain.

He inhaled and exhaled to ready himself before knocking.

Camille opened the door and as soon as their eyes met she slammed it in his face. Thankfully he'd anticipated this. Despite initially predicting this outcome it didn't prevent him from feeling like she'd slapped him again. One glimpse was all he needed to see just how much he'd put her through. All the hurt.

"Camille wait," He began. "I'm sorry. I said some inexcusable things to you and I'm really sorry. But that's why I'm here. Please let me in so that I can explain this. I need to see you."

Still the door remained closed.

"Fine, you don't need to open the door. Simply hear me out. When I first saw you again for the first time since leaving Mystic Falls, all I could think about was how beautiful you looked; how much I missed you. But I remembered how we had only been friends and I hated that. That's why I tried everything I could to change that while I was here. And when it finally arrived... when the moment presented itself, I froze."

This was the moment of truth. Time to throw down all the cards. No matter what she chooses after this he'd at least know that he tried everything he could; he'd be content with the fact that she would be made aware of his feelings. At least... that's what he told himself.

"I realized then that it's bigger than just one simple night. I want you for the rest of my life." His fists clenched. "You don't belong with him. You belong by my side. This is something I should've told you when we were in high school. I let things get in the way. I was a complete fool and... and I couldn't express how I truly felt. But I am now Camille. Open the door so I can tell you, face to face, how much I love you."

The seconds felt like an eternity and he counted each passing one like his life depended on it.

And then the door creaked open and she came into view. She didn't say anything to him but he noticed her eyes were glazed, like she was about to cry.

He stepped closer. "It's always been you Camille. I love you. I always have."

A single tear ran down her face before she threw her arms around him and crushed their lips together.

He wrapped his arms around her and returned it with equal force. All those missed chances he regretted from his youth and everything he endured after, was poured into this kiss. A kiss he'd waited for far too long. And the high he felt from kissing her made him wonder why in the world he had waited so long in the first place.

"I love you too Klaus. And I always have." Camille said when they broke apart. "Back in high school you were the one I was in love with. Except you were always preoccupied with trying to impress your father and I didn't want to get in the way. I tried dating other guys but it never worked. Nothing could ever measure up to you. There always seemed to be something holding us back. Before I knew it you were gone. I didn't see you after that."

His expression softened as he stared at her. All this time she felt for him what he felt for her. It was almost cruelly poetic. He wanted to say something but chose to remain silent to allow her to finish.

"Imagine my surprise when we meet again at the Mystic Grill. It was as if everything I had locked up in a box and shoved away had resurfaced in an instant. When you rejected me, that night after the barbecue, I was so devastated. And then, Will comes and tells me how he feels. I began telling myself about how I can really be happy with him. He's a great guy. And I thought, maybe he can make me forget you once and for all. It was the logical choice. But then, I realized that I couldn't fool myself. My stupid, idiotic heart beats for you and only you. That's why I called him earlier today with the intention of telling him that I can't be with him. It wouldn't be right. And I can't do that to him."

So that was why she'd called him.

Klaus smiled and tenderly rested his palm against her cheek. "There's nothing we could do about the past, love, but we have our entire future to make up for lost time." He held up the object he'd made all those years ago and handed it to her. "I made this for you a long time ago. Despite all the time that passed, it remains perfectly intact. Just like my feelings for you."

Camille pulled the wrapping off revealing the portrait of her. She knew about his passion for art and how it reflected his emotions. Before she knew it her hand came to rest over her heart. "Klaus... It's beautiful."

"I planned on giving you that after graduation and confessing to you then. It didn't quite go as planned and it's years overdue but," He started as he placed his hands on her waist. "I love you."

She smiled, closing her eyes and leaning in. Klaus didn't need any further signals. He leaned closer.

"YES!"

The two pulled away right as their lips made the slightest of touches when the familiar voice was heard. They turned towards the bushes where Rebekah currently held Kol in a headlock.

"You stupid fool Kol! You couldn't keep your mouth shut could you!"

"Bekah you're killing me!" Kol wailed in pain. "I couldn't contain my utter joy I'm sorry!"

Klaus could only laugh. Of course. Of course he gets interrupted while with Camille. Such an awful and yet oddly welcoming reoccurence. It was like a funny running gag now.

"Do I even want to know?" Camille asked with a laugh.

"No." Klaus said and pressed his lips against hers, the audience being ignored. As well as their cheers. They really weren't lying about the cheering.

One year later

"Finn stop fidgeting already," Freya said in an attempt to calm her younger brother. "You look great."

"Forgive me sister," He replied and ran a nervous hand through his hair. "It's not everyday a man marries the woman he loves."

"If you have any second thoughts about it simply pass out during the speech." Kol suggested from his spot on the couch. "It's foolproof mate."

Finn shot him a pointed look. "Thank you Kol. I don't think it'll get to that."

"Alright, just saying. If you do decide on going through with it," He added, making a demonstration by slamming one hand to the other. "Just drop like a fly. And make a big deal about it. Make sure you sell it."

Rebekah rolled her eyes and walked over to fix Finn's tie. "Ignore that buffoon. Freya's right, you look great. And I'm..." She sniffed as her eyes watered. "I'm really happy for you."

Finn smiled and placed a kiss on her forehead before wiping a stray tear. "Thank you Rebekah."

"This is like those stories you used to read me all those years ago. The ones where the prince and the princess live happily ever after, remember?"

"How could I ever forget?" He replied and pulled her close.

"And that's another Mikaelson to tie the knot," Klaus exclaimed while staring at Freya with a smile. "The family just gets bigger and bigger."

"And speaking of family, pretty soon we'll be welcoming another one." Elijah added.

"Not for another three months." Freya replied while rubbing a hand over her belly.

Henrik lifted his head from his handheld game. "I'm thrilled it's a boy by the way. Although, whether it was girl I wouldn't have minded. And the reason is simple. I won't be the baby anymore. Therfore it's a win-win."

Kol grabbed Henrik and gave him a noogie. "That title will always be yours I'm afraid."

"No fair!"

A knock on the door had the siblings halting their jokes.

"It's time Finn." Esther said.

Kol stretched his arms over his head. "It's about time. Let's get this over with shall we? I'm starving."

Rebekah rolled her eyes. "Only you Kol would be so blind as to not see the blessing that is marriage."

Elijah sighed. "Does nothing cross your mind besides food and baseball?"

"Maybe," He shrugged, walking out with a smirk. There was one person who was at the top of his mind.

Klaus patted a still shaking Finn. "Relax man. You'll do fine. Don't keep the lovely lady waiting now."

"Just pretend it's the final boss fight Finn," Henrik joined in. "All you've done so far has been for this moment."

Finn raised a brow. "That is oddly great advice. I appreciate it Henrik."

"Always and forever!" He grinned.

Once the rituals had taken place Klaus went to find Camille who was currently scolding Kol on his eating manners, or lack thereof.

"Klaus, who taught this young man how to eat?"

"Yeah take it easy Kol." Davina added.

"You'll have to forgive my brother." Klaus stated. "He can be an animal around food."

"Nik!" Kol happily said when he noticed him. "Come try these scallops!"

"What is with you and scallops?" Klaus exclaimed before eying the almost empty plate." And what's there to try? You've all but devoured them all."

"Don't look at me," Kol replied. "Freya has been eating them nonstop like a pig. The weirdo is putting tartar sauce and ketchup up on it too!"

"It's the baby appetite!" Freya retorted in defense.

"Relax love," Lucien said with a laugh. He placed his arm around her. "Eventually he'll have to deal with this too when his lass gets pregnant."

This caused Kol to spit out his drink and Davina to start choking on hers.

Freya laughed. "That sure got him. Unfortunately you scared Davina in the process."

"The cake is about to be cut guys!" Rebekah called out approaching the group. "Come on ladies they're throwing the bouquet right after."

Davina pouted. "Like I'd catch it." There was no possible way she'd catch it over Rebekah or Cami, not including the other tall guests. Sadly she didn't share their height. "I think I'll sit this one out."

Kol noticed her disappointment and crossed his arms. He was not about to allow anything or anyone to put a frown on her beautiful face. "Wait here Davina. I'll be right back."

"Oh, yeah sure."

"Well," Klaus sighed. "That can't be good."

Davina nodded in agreement. "I know."

"He's plotting something isn't he?"

"Yep."

When Sage threw the bouquet in the air all the women eagerly lifted their hands in the air. Except a figure had begun pushing past them and jumped over them to catch it.

"Kol what the hell!?" Rebekah snapped. The thing was almost in her grasp.

Every other women began howling complaints at Kol.

Kol ignored their protests and went over to hand Davina the flowers. "For you darling."

Davina blushed as all eyes fell on her. She lifted her head and kissed his cheek. "Thanks Kol."

"Kol you prick, you're only showing off!" Marcel angrily shouted.

Rebekah glared at him. "I almost caught it too you douche!"

Every other women seemed to be shooting daggers at him. But all he could focus on was the sweet smile Davina was giving him.

Kol smirked, placing his hands lazily behind his head and feeling like a champ. "Worth it."

Klaus shook his head. Although he had to admit he was glad with how things had turned out for Kol. He was enrolled in university and had been dating Davina (much to Marcel's displeasure) since his visit the year before. She was extremely tolerant of his antics and was quite supportive of him. It amazed him how she put up with him. He couldn't deny the huge change in his younger brother since meeting her. She'd impacted Kol's life in a way no other woman had done. His brother was motivated now more then ever to do something with his life; it was impossible to say how thankful he was to the girl.

Klaus was overjoyed by the fact that Kol had found someone the way he himself had. He had never seen him this attached to a girl in his entire life. It was obvious that he was in love with Davina. The sheer happiness in his younger brother was a welcomed sight.

In fact, it seemed his entire family was radiating a good aura. Finn married the woman of his dreams; Freya was about to have a son and was going strong with Lucien; Rebekah was in a nursing program and seeing Marcel; Elijah was steadily moving on from some troublesome love triangle (and Klaus suspected he already had someone in his life); and Henrik's grades couldn't be any better. And him? He'd been happily living in New Orleans with Camille.

Things were looking bright for his family and he couldn't be happier.

"Aren't they just the cutest," Camille said as she watched Davina wipe barbecue sauce from Kol's cheek, berating him in the process. "Young love."

Klaus couldn't help but smile. "Thankfully my brother found someone who can put up with him." He nudged her softly. "I'm not doing so bad either am I?"

"Nope," She returned his smile. "Crazy how much can change in a year huh? It feels like I've aged ten. I think it has to do with how long it took for us to get together."

"Apologies for that love," Klaus chuckled. "It is ironic how all this time we both felt the same way about one another though."

"Yeah can you believe that? It makes for good storybook material."

"I'll put in a good word with Finn. He'll have another successful novel by the end of the week."

A laugh escaped Camille reminding Klaus just how much he was enamored with her.

"Care for a dance?" Klaus asked as music hit his ears.

"I'd love to. After all we can't waste such a perfect day."

And it was his family's ball all over again; except there was no Will, no Aurora, and no need for 7UPs.

Gently he took her hand in his. "I love you Camille."

She leaned forward and kissed him. "And I love you Klaus."

Perhaps it was years overdue and it took longer than expected but, he had his girl. That's all that mattered now. It was as good as destiny got.

Author's Notes

Man that was fun! Once again I just want to say thanks all of you for the support and feedback. It's been a really nice ride. I'll be writing some more stuff of course.

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