Hey Everyone! Thank you for your reviews! They give me a lot to think about in terms of the story and what you guys want to see. I would just like to say that I know a lot of you want to see Katherine's sassy side; I try to put it in whenever I can but right now she's human. She's a little vulnerable, she's a mother who is far from her child so I think that those emotions over power her sassy, conniving, surviving self. I would really like to know your opinions on this so please let me know! Hope you like what's coming next!
Caroline awoke the next with Hope wiggling around on her. She opened her eyes to find a laughing Hope with her fists in her mouth. Caroline smiled and then looked over at the other side towards Emmett. Emmett was sitting up beside her also with his fist in his mouth.
"Well, it seems like you two monkeys are hungry," Caroline said as she sat up holding Hope in her arms.
She picked them both up and walked out of the room to find Klaus still sleeping on the couch. She smiled as mischievous idea came into her mind. She slowly walked over to the couch and placed Hope and Emmett on top of Klaus. Emmett crawled up and caught a handful of Klaus's hair while Hope managed to suck on his nose. Caroline stood close making sure they didn't get hurt. Klaus shook his head a little trying to turn it to the side. It was obvious that he didn't know what was going on. He opened his eyes to find two babies crawling over him. He was a little shocked at first and then smiled as he pulled Hope off his nose and held onto Emmett as he sat up.
"Good morning you two, good morning love," he said to Caroline and the babies. "Oww Emmett, you have to stop pulling my hair. I'll go bald before you know it. I've managed to keep my hair for a thousand plus years."
"Can you keep an eye on them while I get them breakfast," Caroline said as she walked into the kitchen.
"Ummm..." Klaus started but Caroline didn't stay to listen.
"Thanks," Caroline picked up the kettle and poured some water into it. She pulled out baby food and got out bowls from the cupboard. "Great, the kettle isn't working." She then walked over to the phone and called room service to bring her a new kettle. Soon room service knocked on their door, handed over a new kettle and took the old one. Within no time, Caroline had both babies' food ready. She handed one bowl to Klaus and took one bowl for herself.
"Okay, you have to feed one and I'll feed the other," Caroline said. Before he knew it, Klaus was feeding Emmett and Caroline had Hope in her lap. She carefully put spoonfuls in her mouth and Hope happily ate. Klaus looked at Emmett who was sitting across from him on the food with his toy. Klaus took a spoonful of baby food and placed it in Emmett's mouth. Emmett let it be for a moment before spitting it out onto Klaus's face. Klaus had apple strawberry pulp all over his face.
"Uhhh, seriously mate," he said he put the food down. Caroline laughed and looking at her, so did Hope.
"Great job Emmett!" Caroline said and Emmett laughed out loud as he clapped his hands together. "Come here my little warrior," Caroline extended her hand towards Emmett. Emmett crawled towards her. Caroline took him onto her lap and took his food Klaus had left behind. When Klaus returned, he saw Caroline feeding both of them alternatively.
"Someone's become a professional," Klaus said.
"Oh please, unlike someone who couldn't do a simple job," Caroline said as she rolled her eyes. Once she was done feeding both kids, she handed them over to Klaus.
"Why don't we call Katherine?" Caroline said as she walked to the kitchen to put the dirty bowls in the sink.
"Sure, whatever you want love," Klaus responded as he pulled out his phone. "Why don't you and the kids get settled why I call Elijah. They're staying at your old apartment across the street."
"Sure," Caroline said as she sat down with both kids on her lap.
"I'm going to stay out of the picture because Elijah and I didn't tell Katherine or Hayley that I was coming to you," Klaus said.
"Why?" Caroline asked.
"Because, they would have wanted to come along as well and for their sake, we must pretend that we're mourning," Klaus said.
"And you don't have to show any mourning?" Caroline said.
"Well, how about I say that I put on quite a show of despair and anger," Klaus smiled. Caroline rolled her knowing that he went on a craze.
"Fine just get us on," Caroline said. Klaus face timed Elijah and set the phone in front of Caroline and the kids.
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Katherine looked back at Elijah who was still asleep. What had she done? No, no, no! This wasn't happening! How could she be so desperate and needy? Oh my gosh! She was so drunk! As more and more thoughts ran through her mind degrading her, she heard something ringing on the side. Katherine felt Elijah moving beside her. She looked down to see where the sound was coming from to find Elijah's phone. She quickly picked it up and could see video of Caroline and the kids as they were waiting for a response. Katherine smiled seeing Emmett well and happy. She went to answer but then looked down. She was still naked. She held the phone a little higher so it would only show her face and answered the phone.
"Hey Care! Emmett!" Katherine said as tears started to form in her eyes. Her baby was in front of her eyes. "Hey baby!"
"Hey Kat! Look Em, it's Mama," Caroline said as she tried to get Emmett's attention towards the screen.
Katherine could see Emmett looking around and then finally at her on the screen. He smiled and laughed as he clapped his hands together. He leaned towards the phone trying to touch the screen.
"Emmett. Baby, I love you very much!" Katherine said. Emmett tried to reach towards the phone again but Caroline held him back before he could knock it over.
"How are you doing Kat?" Caroline said. Katherine looked around as she tried to formulate her thoughts. What was she going to tell Caroline?
"I'm fine. I miss him," Katherine said. Caroline looked at her for a moment. Something was off because Katherine was hesitating.
"Are you sure? And why are you holding the phone so close to your face?" Caroline said.
"Yes, I'm sure Care. Trust me. So how are you doing being a single mom with two babies?" Katherine said.
"It's okay. A little hectic...okay you got me! It's really hard! I'm lucky these two are so well behaved," Caroline said.
Katherine found Elijah sitting up beside her. She couldn't tell what his reaction was to their situation. He merely watched her talking to Caroline on the phone and holding the sheets against her chest. He then found his clothes and started putting them on. Once he was fully clothed, he looked at Katherine and she looked back at him.
"Here I'm going to give the phone to Elijah. He wants to see Emmett and Hope," Katherine said as she carefully handed the phone to him.
"Good morning Miss. Forbes, how are we doing today?" Elijah said as he carefully walked out of the room making sure that Katherine wasn't visible behind him on the camera.
"Great! We just had our breakfast," Caroline said cheerfully. Emmett and Hope both smiled at Elijah and said some baby gibberish.
"It seems like these two are doing great," Elijah said. "Miss. Forbes, I can't thank you enough."
"Please Elijah, call me Caroline or I'll have to call you Mr. Mikaelson and don't worry about it. We're having a great time," Caroline said. "By the way, is Katherine okay? She seemed a little uneasy."
"I'm sure she's fine," Elijah said as he looked towards Katherine's room. Katherine had just walked out in a tank and yoga pants. Her hair was up in a pony tail and she headed towards him extending her hand out for the phone. "Just a moment Caroline, I'm going to give the phone back to Katarina."
"Yes, that would be great," Caroline said. Elijah handed the phone over to Katherine.
"Hey Care," Katherine said.
"What's going on?" Caroline said as she squinted at Katherine through the phone.
"Nothing," Katherine said as she swallowed and looked around.
"Really? Okay...why don't we have Emmett's parents on the screen together so he can see both," Caroline said. Katherine stared at Caroline as she sat down on the couch. She then looked up at Elijah who was standing there knowing well he had heard the request.
"Umm...he already saw both of us," Katherine said.
"So, don't you think he would like to see both together? Like a normal kid," Caroline said. Elijah came and sat down beside Katherine on the couch. "Move the phone away; we can't see both of your faces."
Elijah took the phone from Katherine and held it away so both of them were visible on the screen.
"Look Emmett, its Mommy and Daddy," Caroline said pointing them out to Emmett. Emmett laughed out loud and started to reach for the phone again. "He really misses you two."
"We miss him too," Katherine said and then she saw Caroline really stare into the screen as if she were evaluating something.
"Haaaaw, Katarina Petrova, did you two?" Caroline said as she pointed at them both with her mouth hung open and eyes wide. Katherine's eyes widened. How could she know? Shit! She and Elijah hadn't even discussed it yet.
"Forbes, stop right there," Katherine said right away.
"You did!" Caroline said with shock.
"I think it's time for us to say goodbye," Elijah said.
"Kat we're so going to talk about this after!" Caroline said excitedly.
"Bye Care, bye Emmett, bye Hope," Katherine said. "Emmett, Mama loves you," Katherine blew a kiss to the screen.
"Goodbye Emmett, goodbye Hope, and goodbye Caroline," Elijah said as he pressed the end button. "I didn't know Caroline could be so speculative and intense."
"You have no idea," Katherine groaned. Her head still hurt from all the alcohol she consumed last night. They still had to talk about what had just happened and she had just realized something else. "When were you going to tell me that Klaus went to Caroline?"
Elijah looked at her a little intrigued and taken aback. He didn't expect her to find out so quickly.
"Well?" she said as she raised her eyebrow.
"I didn't want you or Hayley to find out because we need to stay here and put on this act of remorse. I feared that if either of your found out that Klaus was going to Caroline, you two would have wanted to go along as well," Elijah said.
"Okay," Katherine said as she got up and made to the bedroom. She came out wearing running shoes and headed towards the front door.
"Going somewhere?" Elijah said.
"I'm going for a run. I need to clear my head," Katherine said.
Katherine ran along the streets of the French Quarter. Her mind kept going in cycles bringing memories from the previous night, Emmett, Elijah and Dalia.
'This wasn't what I wanted in my life. I just complicated things by sleeping with him but I can't deny that I was attracted to him and had some feelings for him. Perhaps, he had feelings for me too and wasn't just trying to attain me because of Emmett. Ugh, why did it have to be so difficult? I just hate how he left me alone but I can't ignore him either. What am I going to say when I get home? I resisted all his moves and then one drunken night and it all goes down the drain. I must seem like such a pushover to him. No Katarina Petrova, you are far from a pushover and any man in your past five hundred years can tell you that!' she said to herself. Katherine continued to run the length of the next few blocks. 'No I am not going to give up like this. When I get home I'm going to tell Elijah that this was all a mistake and it doesn't solve their problems. Yes! That's exactly how it's going to be. Everything that would happen would be on my terms not his.'
Katherine returned to the apartment to find Elijah sitting in the living room with a paper. She walked into the kitchen, got a bagel out of the bag, cut it in half and placed it in the toaster. Elijah followed and set up the coffee machine. Katherine felt like that many times, he tried to say something but then stopped. The bagel popped out of the toaster and she spread some cream cheese over it and brought it to the table. Elijah went back to the kitchen and brought back two mugs of coffee. Katherine chewed on her bagel not knowing what to say.
"Katarina, I wanted to say that I'm..." but Katherine didn't let him finish.
"It's okay Elijah, it takes two to tango," Katherine said. "I was very drunk and so were you. But I do want to make it clear that it was a mistake and it doesn't solve our problems."
"I understand Katarina and I agree that this was a mistake. However, I do want say that I didn't want our relationship to begin this way," Elijah said. Katherine looked at him. She liked how honest and genuine he was about their situation and relationship.
"I know Elijah but it is what it is," Katherine said as she took another bite of her bagel.
"Katarina, I want us to be together but I don't know how to proceed with us if you're not clear as to what you want," Elijah said.
"Elijah, I want Emmett safe and to have both parents," Katherine said. "But for us, I can't say where I stand. This is, a little complicated. I want to trust you but a part of me is afraid that you will break my heart again and I can't get myself past it at the moment."
"I know Katarina, but I will try my best to make it up to you for the rest of eternity, like I've said before. I'll be by your side every step of the way," Elijah said taking her hand in his and holding it close. Katherine smiled perhaps this wasn't as awkward as she thought it would be. They were both kind of on the same page. But Katherine's glimmer of happiness was short lived by a voice that echoed through the apartment.
"Elijah!" Hayley yelled as she walked up the stairs. Katherine took her hand out of Elijah's and went back to her breakfast.
"In the kitchen," Elijah said.
"I called and messaged you so many times yesterday and this morning," Hayley said. "Where were you?"
"Busy," Elijah said as he looked at Katherine. "How can I help you Hayley?"
Hayley was a bit taken aback by his formality.
"Have you forgotten that Hope is out there with Caroline and Klaus is nowhere to be found," Hayley said.
"Yes, Caroline is with Hope and Emmett and let me assure you that they are perfectly well and happy," Elijah said.
"How do you know?" Hayley said.
"Caroline had called this morning," Elijah said as he got up from his chair and walked into the living room.
"And you didn't bother telling me?" Hayley said.
"It would be kind of hard since he was using his phone," Katherine said. Hayley glared at her and she glared back. Elijah intervened before it became more.
"I'm sorry Hayley, Caroline is with two small children and calling from a phone booth," Elijah said. He hated lying to her but it was necessary at the time. If he called again, Hayley would know Klaus was there with Caroline. "We acted to her convenience. She and the children are well and safe."
"Okay, so when will she call next?" Hayley said.
"Soon hopefully," Katherine said from the kitchen.
"I hope so and please let me know next time so I can at least hear my little girl's voice," Hayley said.
"Absolutely," Elijah said.
"Thank you Elijah," Hayley said. "I'll get going now. Jack and I are living in the Bayou for now."
"Very well, I'll let you know," Elijah said. Hayley left the apartment looking back at Elijah hoping that he would stop her, but he didn't. Katherine walked to the radio and turned it on. The song, Like I'm gonna lose you by Meghan Trainor ft. John Legend came on. Katherine walked up to Elijah and stood very close to him.
"She's still at the bottom of the stairs, isn't she?" Katherine whispered. Elijah nodded. He then took Katherine's hand, spun her around and brought her back to him. His left hand on her waist and his right hand holding hers; Katherine placed her other hand on his shoulder as they swayed to the music. Katherine was a little shocked but then took refuge in the music and dance.
"She wants to know if we're hiding something from her," Elijah whispered into her ear.
"What if she comes back upstairs and sees us like this?" Katherine whispered.
"Then she sees us like this," Elijah whispered back bringing his lips close to her ear. Katherine could feel her knees go weak feeling his hot breath on her ear. Why did he have such an effect on her? She didn't even know why they were whispering. The music was a distraction anyway.
"You know she deserves to talk to her daughter too," Katherine said. Elijah raised his eyebrow at her. Just moments ago, there seemed to be enough tension to develop into a fight. The other night Katherine was ready to have a cat fight with Hayley and swearing in Bulgarian. But here she was, saying things like this. "Don't worry, I'm not warming up to her but I know what it feels to be away from my child and I can relate."
"Very well, I'll message Klaus to get Caroline a phone so we can directly call her and Hayley can see Hope," Elijah said. Katherine smiled and Elijah spun her around again. "Thank you."
"For what?" Katherine said.
"For this dance, for being so mature about our situation and for being so understanding. It's like I'm looking at the Katarina I knew five hundred years ago," Elijah said.
"Yes the Katarina you told that you don't believe in love," Katherine said.
"Yes, what a fool that Elijah must have been," Elijah said.
"I don't know, maybe he was right," Katherine said.
"I beg to differ. Perhaps, if I had the opportunity to travel back in time, I would be able to tell him how wrong he was," Elijah said.
"Really? And what would you tell that Katarina?" Katherine said.
"I would tell her she was right that 'life is too cruel if we seize to believe in love'; something that took me a thousand years to learn. I would tell her not to change who she was ever, because she is the most beautiful woman I had and have the opportunity to meet," Elijah said. Katherine's cheeks flushed red as she looked away. Soon the song ended and Katherine let him go. He reluctantly let go of her hand. She made her way to her cold coffee. Perhaps this was a good start to their relationship.
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The call ended and Caroline was still in her thoughts. Katherine and Elijah! Wow! She looked at Emmett who was still trying to grab the phone from afar.
"Wow Emmett! Your Mommy and Daddy are together and we didn't even have to play parent trap!" Caroline said. "Which kind of sucks, because I was looking forward to you and I placing some traps for them."
"What was that love?" Klaus said smiling as he walked into the room with a bag of chips.
"Never mind," Caroline said as she stood up with both babies. "Why don't you hold Emmett while I go and give Hope a bath?" Caroline handed Emmett over to Klaus and walked to the bedroom with Hope.
"So when did you want to play our games love. Apparently, Elijah and Katarina have jumped ahead of us," Klaus humoured. He could hear her roll her eyes.
"In your dreams Klaus," Caroline said.
"Only if you're in them love," Klaus said. He heard her huff and then she turned the tap on in the tub.
Klaus turned on the television while Emmett crawled around the floor examining different things that came in his way. Once Emmett had found his teething toy, he started to shake it then bite on it. Klaus turned his attention to the television and picked up a chip from the bag. He was about to place it in his mouth when it broke into pieces and fell on him. Klaus didn't take any heed to it and picked up another one. Again, as he was about to place it in his mouth, it broke into pieces and fell on him. Klaus tried a couple of more times and the result was the same. What was going on? That's when his eyes caught Emmett staring at him. It was him! Klaus picked up another chip in his hand and watched Emmett. Emmett focused on the chip and it crumbled. Emmett laughed and clapped looking at his reaction.
"You little monster," Klaus said as put the bag of chips down and picked up Emmett. "You think that's funny?" Klaus laughed and so did Emmett. Klaus tickled Emmett's tummy and he crackled a loud laughter.
"What happened?" Caroline said as she walked in quickly with Hope who ready for a nap.
"Nothing, us men are just having some fun," Klaus said.
"Sure. It's his turn for a bath anyway and Hope is almost down," Caroline said. "Can you take him to the bathroom?"
"Sure love," Klaus said. "Come on mate, time to get cleaned up."
Klaus went to the bathroom with Emmett and turned on the tap. He started taking Emmett's clothes off when Caroline came in.
"Alright, let's get this done," she said as she tied her hair up in a bun.
"Why so tense love? You look like you're about to go for a hard workout," Klaus smirked.
"You're about to find out," Caroline said. She placed Emmett in the tub with his toys. He was well distracted while she soaped his body. Klaus kneeled beside her and helped her rinse him off.
"Okay, now hold him like this and his head back," Caroline said and Klaus did as he was told. Caroline had a cup of water in one hand and shampoo in the other. She quickly wet his and started to lather with shampoo. Emmett gave big wail and started to cry. Suddenly, Klaus was sprayed in the face with sprouts of water repeatedly. Caroline was also drenched in water as well. She quickly rinsed his hair and shut the water off.
"There all done," Caroline said as she brought a towel and took Emmett out of the tub. The water had stopped spraying everywhere. Caroline looked back at Klaus and couldn't help but laugh. He was drenched from top to bottom. But she couldn't help it but check him out. His chiseled chest was visible under that white Henley shirt he wore. His curly hair was slicked back with his hands and his ocean blue eyes darkened as he caught her looking at him. Klaus smirked and Caroline swore her cheeks would have burned red if she was human. She slowly turned around, smiled to herself and started to walk towards the door.
"Like what you see sweetheart?" Klaus said.
"You wish," Caroline answered from the hall.
"I think I'll take shower now. You're welcome to join me if you like," he said.
"Dream on," Caroline called. Klaus smiled. He would get her back even if he had to start all over again and woo her like he had done before. There was no going back now.
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Elijah walked in with a bouquet of flowers but Katherine was nowhere to be seen. He checked all the rooms and then finally placed them in Katherine's room. He walked into the kitchen and checked what there was for dinner. The fridge was considerably empty except for a few fruits and drinks here and there. He pulled out his phone and called the Thai food place down the street. Katherine liked Thai food from what he could remember. As soon as he was finished ordering, Katherine walked into the apartment.
"Hey," Katherine said. She was wearing her dark denims, a blue top, and a black jacket with her stilettos. Her curly dark hair surrounded her face.
"Good evening Katarina. I thought you would be home," Elijah said.
"I decided that I should take this opportunity and go to college," Katherine said. "I mean I wasn't doing anything anyway."
"That's wonderful. In that case, how were your classes?" Elijah said as he started to set the table.
"They were good. What's for dinner?" Katherine said walking into her room.
"I ordered us some Thai food when down the street," Elijah said. Katherine didn't say anything for a moment and then walked out of her room with the bouquet of flowers Elijah had brought.
"Thanks, umm what are these for?" Katherine said as she emptied the old flowers and placed the new ones in them.
"Just for you; well now they can be for your first day of college," Elijah said. Katherine smiled as she looked at them.
"Thank you," she said.
"The pleasure's all mine," Elijah said. "That must be our dinner," he then walked to the door to get the delivery.
Katherine took a seat at the table. Elijah brought the food to the dining table and they ate. As they ate they talked out history, politics and the types of classes Katherine was taking. Once they were finished cleaning up after dinner, Katherine excused herself to shower and then read up on her classes.
Once she was seated comfortably on her bed, she pulled out the book she was looking forward to the most. It was a large book, almost ancient, and she had to suck up pretty bad to get her hands on it. Not like she did something scandalous but just really had to butter up the librarian who loved red velvet cup cakes. Katherine was happy that first time in a while, she didn't have to use her bodily assets to her advantage. Not like they would have worked on Margaret, the old librarian. She looked at the cover:
The Ancient book of Travellers
Katherine opened it and started reading. She was a traveller by blood and soul, so she had that magic embedded in her. All she needed to do was tap into it and perhaps she can even help out in protecting her son. She had to use it to her advantage now that she knew about it and had access to it. She quickly took the cover off the book and hid it in her bag. She didn't want Elijah to find out. She didn't want anyone to find out. It would be her secret.
She went through the first chapter of the book, which explained the history and how the travellers were cursed, when she decided it was time to put the book back into her bag and start with her History class notes.
It was almost midnight when Elijah knocked on her door.
"Come in," she called.
"I brought you some coffee," Elijah said as she brought the mug to her.
"Thanks," she said. "Almost done, my history notes," Katherine said. Elijah smiled.
"I'll let you be," he said. "Good night Katarina."
"Good night Elijah," Katherine said. Elijah walked out and closed the door behind him. Katherine's eyes followed him out. She was in a bit of a dilemma about their situation, should she have invited him to stay in her room now that they had slept together? No! No! No! What was she even thinking! Perhaps, it was fine the way it was. Truthfully speaking, she wasn't ready to let him go just yet even though they slept together. It was just a mistake but for some reason it felt more.
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"Caroline, love would you please hurry. We should really get going," Klaus sat as he held onto both babies. They were leaving the hotel to a more secure house where they can have a cloaking spell done. It would be a little easier too, especially with two babies.
"Just a minute," Caroline said from the room. "Okay, let's get going."
"Finally," Klaus said as he stood up.
"What is that supposed to mean?" Caroline said putting her hands on her hips.
"Nothing, love," Klaus said. "Come on love, we must get going."
"Why aren't the kids ready yet?" Caroline said as she reached for their bags and started digging for something through their clothes.
"What do you mean? They have jackets and shoes on," Klaus said.
"Klaus its winter! They need toques," Caroline said as she pulled out two small toques.
"Sweetheart, we're in Dallas," Klaus said.
"I know but it's quite chilly outside," Caroline said as she placed them on both babies' heads. "There, now we are ready to go."
Caroline took Emmett and Klaus held onto Hope and the bags. They walked down to the lobby to check out. Klaus approached the counter and placed his key on the counter.
"We'd like to check out," Klaus said.
"Of course, can I get your name sir?" the man said as he took the key from the counter.
"Mr. and Mrs. Michelson," Klaus said and grinned at Caroline who glared at him.
"Ow," Klaus said as he looked over at Caroline. She punched him in the side where he was holding the bag.
"Is something the matter?" the man asked. Klaus shook his head while he looked at Caroline.
"Don't let this get to your head," Caroline said through her teeth so only he would hear.
"Whatever you say love," Klaus replied.
Once they were checked out, they thanked the man and stepped out of the hotel. Once they were at the car, they strapped the kids in the back; Klaus took the wheel while Caroline got in the passenger seat.
"Can you stop somewhere on the way, I need to get a drink," Caroline said.
"Sure, sweetheart," Klaus said.
They drove north and stopped at a diner so Caroline could feed. She was hoping for a hospital but there wasn't one nearby. She gently fed off the waitress and compelled her to forget. They drove for another two hours when Caroline made Klaus stop at a hotel demanding that they stay the night there.
"Klaus, they are babies. We need to let them rest," Caroline said as she got out of the car. She went to the back and took Hope out. Klaus got Emmett and the bags and walked to the front desk.
"Hi, my family and I are looking to spend the night. I would like the best you have," Klaus said. Caroline rolled her eyes. The Mikaelsons always had to go extravagant.
"I'm just going to the lounge with Hope. I'm going to give her a bottle," Caroline said. Klaus nodded and looked at the lady behind the counter.
"Sorry sir, all our computers are down at the moment. If you could give us a few minutes to get them running, we'll find you the best room we have," she said and smiled.
"Okay," Klaus said as he waited. He looked around at the hotel. It wasn't anything special but Caroline was right, they couldn't drag the babies around like this. He saw Caroline holding a bottle to Hope. Hope happily sucked on it looking directly at Caroline all the way through. He then heard someone approach him; he looked their way. A woman stood before him wearing a plum dress. She had curly, dark brown hair and she was wearing a big necklace around her neck.
"Hi, I must say your son is very cute," she said and then smiled. "Hey little one," she said to Emmett who turned around to look the other way.
"Thank you," Klaus said.
"I guess he doesn't like me very much," she said. Klaus chuckled to be polite. Emmett was very clear that he didn't like her.
"No, no he's just tired. We're just waiting for a room so I can put him to sleep," Klaus said.
"Oh, he's so adorable just like his dad," she said eyeing Klaus. Klaus smiled until he felt a tug of his hair. Emmett had grabbed a fist full of hair and was pulling on it. 'His nephew was definitely going to make sure he went bald'.
"It must be difficult to be a single dad," she continued.
"Well..." Klaus started but before he could say anything else a familiar voice called him.
"Nick!" Caroline said. Klaus looked at her and smiled. Caroline glared at him as she held Hope so that Hope's head was on her shoulder. She gently rubbed her back soothingly. "Did you manage to get a room yet?"
"No love. They said the computers were down. I'm just waiting at the moment," Klaus said. The woman looked from Caroline to Klaus and then the two babies.
"Oh! Um," she said but was lost for words.
"This is my wife, Carmella and our two children," Klaus said as he brought his free hand to the small of Caroline's back.
"Nice to meet you," the woman said. "Wow! Twins! You guys have your hands full."
"Yes, we do but they are totally worth it," Caroline said.
"Of course," the woman said. "You look great for having twins. How old are they?"
"Eight months," Klaus said. Just then the lady at the counter called him over for their room. Once they got their keys, they walked to their room.
"You almost had plans made for tonight," Caroline said. "You can still go you know," she grinded her teeth as she said that. She hated that he had that kind of effect on her and that she felt so possessive of him.
"Well I can't help it that woman just flaunt themselves at me," Klaus smirked. He loved how jealous she was getting and how she possessive she got.
"You wish, she was probably intrigued by the single dad trick you were playing," Caroline said.
"Well I wasn't playing anything but sure love the route it's taking," Klaus said. Caroline glared at him as she opened the door their room and walked in. They put the babies to sleep and Caroline went and took at shower. Even though she was a vampire, these circumstances were definitely taking a toll on her. She walked into the room when she was pulled onto the bed. Klaus had grabbed her hands and pulled her onto his lap.
"Klaus what are you doing. I don't have the patience for this right now," Caroline said.
"Relax love," Klaus said. "I'm not trying to annoy you or try anything, love. You've had a hard time and I'm just trying to help you feel better." Caroline relaxed a bit and lay down on the bed. Perhaps, this won't be so bad for one night. She needed this; to be held and to be consoled. She snuggled in closer to him as she felt his pull her closer. Before, she knew it, she had fallen asleep.
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