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"Kol, give it back!"

Skylar, who had been in a deep sleep, released a childish whine at the sudden screech coming from a certain blonde Original. She drowsily complained, struggling to turn around due to Klaus' arm that was wrapped around her, keeping her against his chest.

Skylar forgot about the siblings that were disturbing her sleep because of the warm embrace, but it didn't last long.

"KOL!"

She huffed unhappily, grabbing one of the two pillows from beside her and pressed it over her her head to try and drown out the sound of bickering Mikaelson's. She mumbled to herself; it muffled due to her face being buried in Klaus' arm she had been using as a pillow.

But, as she began to think that she'd been victorious, she was proved wrong.

A laugh from Kol caught her ears, followed by a screech from Rebekah.

"Come get it back, little sister. Oh, aren't these texts sweet? Oh, this one is naughty. I just cannot wait to see Elijah's reaction. ELIJAH, COME-OW!"

A shuffle was heard, followed by a yelp as Rebekah was heard tackling Kol to the ground. A few curses were followed as Rebekah attempted to steal her phone back from her brother. Kol's painful groan was heard along with a triumphant cheer coming from Rebekah.

"It's sleepy time."

Skylar lost any promise of sleep when she opened her eyes and was met with the glaring sun.

"Elijah, make her stop! She's-bloody hell! Get. Off. My. Throat!"

Skylar didn't fight a laugh just as she turned her head to see that it wasn't even six, which meant that there wasn't a reason to be up. Breakfast was at seven, which should've given her at least another half hour of sleep.

"Really? At this time?"

Skylar mumbled incoherently, pulling the sheets up over her head so that she could hide from the sunlight.

"Who's even up at this time?"

Now facing the Original hybrid next to her, Skylar turned her attention to Klaus. He was still asleep which proved that he was used to the bickering even so early in the morning. The hybrid was also under the sheets she had pulled over herself which put him in a light that made him seemed almost innocent.

Skylar almost laughed at the thought. Klaus was anything but innocent and, honestly, that's what drew her to him the most. She wouldn't connect with him so much if he were anything close to innocent.

You like him! A voice in her head claimed in a sing-song manner. Just admit it!

Skylar scowled, looking away from the hybrid and shaking her head.

I do not!

Denial isn't going to get you anywhere. The voice turned somewhat serious, making Skylar feel uneasy. Do you hate him?

Skylar suddenly felt a nervous feeling in her stomach even though nobody could hear her.

No. I don't think so. I, uh, I like his paintings. I don't hate talking to him, I guess. Maybe-HEY! Skylar suddenly glared at nobody, irritated at herself. Shut up! Stupid mushy Skylar.

Agitated, Skylar trapped her lower lip between her teeth and nibbled on it as she let her eyes trail back to Klaus. She didn't feel so paranoid looking at him under the sheets as nobody was watching them and making assumptions.

She felt the agitation ease away as she let her gaze flicker over Klaus' face. She shifted to get more comfortable, cheek resting on her hand.

The Salvatore sister stared at the Original for a long few moments, her gaze only breaking when Klaus showed signs of stirring.

"Enjoying the view are we, love?"

"Of course."Skylar replied, waiting to see a smile curve at Klaus' lips before she added."Just savouring you being quiet, it doesn't happen often."

Klaus just let his smile grow at the quick reply, seemingly impressed.

"Whatever helps you sleep at night."

Skylar just scoffed, resisting the urge to kick him."Here comes the talking."

Klaus just gave an amused chuckle before he finally opened his eyes, glancing at the sheets he was under but didn't question it.

"Blame your siblings."Skylar gave an explanation anyway, blowing stray hair from her face."The sun irked me because Kol and Rebekah woke me up."

Klaus just gave a nod but made no move to remove the sheets.

"Speaking of Rebekah, you got back late."

"Yes, well, we were parched after the costume shopping. It turns out there was a bar just across the street. Rebekah was the one who caught sight of it."

Klaus sent her a disbelieving look."Are you sure she didn't just follow a nice looking boy in there?"

"For an old-timer, Rebekah sure can hold her liquor."Skylar carried on, completely ignoring Klaus' claim."She drank me under the table which is very embarrassing considering us Salvatore's are known for being two things. Being beguiling and being able to hold our alcohol."

Klaus just raised his eyebrows, turning onto his side, yanking at the pillow Skylar was using so that he would use it too.

"You forgot disrespectful, meddlesome, mouthy-"

The rest of the sentence came off as mumbles as Skylar cupped a hand over his mouth.

"You sure you're not ranting about yourself as usual?"Skylar cut in with an arched eyebrow, grinning when Klaus growled."May I offer up some suggestions?"

Turning, Skylar staged reaching out toward where the nightstand drawer would be."I've written some down. It's almost four pages long, back and front, i'm sure you'll-"

The female Salvatore yelped as a larger hand grabbed hers just before she pulled down the sheet.

An arm wrapped around Skylar and the female Salvatore was pulled back against Klaus' chest. It was almost impossible not to melt against him as his hold tightened. Tingles shook through her body, shivers ran down her spine and, knowing how smug the Original was, Skylar, chewed the inside of her cheek to stop herself from letting it play out on her face.

But, due to his stupid wolf senses and just simple Klaus astuteness, he hadn't missed it. The chuckle that vibrated down her spine proved that.

She parted her lips to berate him, but her mind refused to work with her lips when Klaus' nose brushed her throat, her pulse being the centre of his attention. His lips caressed the skin, and she must've unknowingly released a moan because she felt him smile.

"You should be nicer to me, love; I fell asleep alone."

The words were out before she could stop them."Careful, almighty Klaus, you'll make me think you missed me."

Skylar braced herself for the Klaus—esque response of either a closed off sardonic retort or violence.

She wouldn't have blamed him.

In fact, Skylar knew she would've reacted the same. It was another thing she had in common with Klaus, and that was putting yourself out there emotionally.

Instead, the fabled Original bit down on her shoulder to catch her attention, hand dipping underneath her pyjama top, palm flattening against her stomach. He wrenched her even closer to him and pushed forward, causing Skylar to almost whimper.

"Don't get used to it."Voice mild, Klaus' arms tightened around her, forehead resting against the side of her head, lips brushing her ear as he spoke."I have a reputation to uphold."

Skylar found herself toying with her bottom lip again, allowing herself to settle back into the Original.

She'd known Klaus long enough to know when she had to read in-between the lines.

He had missed her and had admitted it in his own Klaus way. And his way was not showing too much weakness but enough that he got his point across.

"Don't worry; you're still the big bad wolf."

She felt another smile grow against her skin and Klaus' response was confident yet almost playful."Don't you forget it."

Skylar's eyelashes fluttered as she felt Klaus nuzzle against her shoulder and inhale.

"Much better. We can rest now, love."

His grasp tightened around her, keeping her against him as if he thought she'd try and escape.

The hand holding hers tightening its grip and he interlocked their fingers.

As Skylar felt a rush of serenity rush through her, she let her eyes close.

"Happy Birthday, Mr President..."

"Actually, she sang it more sultry and lower than that."

Skylar hummed in response to Rebekah, pausing with her task at helping paint Rebekah's nails long enough to watch a snippet of Marilyn Monroe singing to JFK. The famous starlet smiled as she sang, the clapping getting louder with each lyric and it only seemed to make her smile grow.

"Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday Mr President-"Skylar trailed off, turning away to cough before she shook her head."Nope, it scratches!"

Rebekah bit her lip to stop a giggle as Skylar massaged her throat, shaking her head as she refused to attempt to impersonate Marilyn's voice again. The brunette returned to painting Rebekah's nails red which went along with her lipstick.

"The guy who was idiotic enough to let you go is going to be eating his own words once he sees you."

Rebekah looked over at Skylar who was sitting on a stool next to her, Rebekah's hand in her own as she painted her nails.

The blonde arched her eyebrow curiously, blowing on her nails when Skylar finished.

"You really think so?"

Skylar just gave her a look, motioning to Rebekah.

"If I hadn't met your brother first, and I liked girls, I would've totally been bewitched by you."Skylar sing songed, setting aside the nail polish."Don't tell Klaus that, though; i'd hate to end up on the dead pile of all your potential suitors."

It was Rebekah's turn to laugh, and the Original shook her head.

"Nik would never hurt you."

Skylar's expression became impassive, and she remained frozen even as Rebekah turned to the woman finishing up her hair.

"I've been sitting here forever, how long until we're finished?"

The young woman tried to hide her fear as she continued her task.

"Just one final touch and you will be ready to go."

The makeup woman nodded in agreement."Same here!"

Rebekah kept still as her make-up artist applied the famous Monroe beauty mark, pulling away a few minutes later to let Rebekah observe herself in the mirror.

Hands on her hips, the female Original observed herself in the mirror, eyes flickering between the picture of herself and Marilyn Monroe. They looked almost identical, and Rebekah smiled at the makeup artist and the woman who had done her hair, pleased with their work.

The makeup artist and hair styler shifted nervously under her gaze.

Rebekah observed them for a moment before smiling.

"You did well; you may go now. Your money is already in your handbags."Rebekah smiled as they rushed off, grabbing their things."Thank you!"

The two women waved and smiled politely at her before leaving, shutting the bedroom door behind them.

Looking at herself again, Rebekah slipped on her white heels and spun around, the white dress gyrating with her.

The Original let out a long breath as she watched Skylar give her a once over.

"How do I look?"

Skylar gave a bright smile, handing Rebekah her clutch."Beautiful. You look beautiful. Though, you already know that."

"Yes, I do."Rebekah smiled, it fading a little as she cleared her throat, softly adding."It's just nice to hear someone else saying it. My brothers say it, but they have to."

"Even though I mean every word, don't I have to say it? You're an Original and i-"

"I know when someone is lying to me."Rebekah cut in, taking a step closer to the younger vampire."And you weren't so, for that, I thank you. You haven't lied to me ever, actually and that's new to me. Today was new to me. Outside of my family, i've never had someone who wanted to spend time with me without them being compelled. I had fun today."

Skylar's face softened as Rebekah paused, eyes anywhere but the younger vampire in front of her. She knew Rebekah was vulnerable; she knew that because of the way Klaus acted like her shield. Rebekah was vulnerable and still a teenager at heart and, to still be that way after a thousand years was both heartbreaking and admirable.

Skylar couldn't help but feel a connection to Rebekah and, it was a very genuine one that she wanted to keep.

"So did i."Skylar replied, lips curving up as Rebekah gave a startled look."I can't wait to see the look on Kol's face when he notices the scratch on his car door."

Rebekah huffed out a laugh, nodding."Yes, he will be pouting for days. Speaking of Kol, I hope he doesn't embarrass me. I'll have to steer my cheerleaders away from him all night."

The blonde then looked away, smile falling."I guess i'll also have to dance with Elijah. He's a good dancer, and i love him, but it looks pathetic. I suppose i was silly enough to think that I could-"

Skylar didn't think as she reached out and took Rebekah's hands with her own. Rebekah looked startled for a moment but didn't pull away, making Skylar smile a little.

"I know that boys have hurt you, but there will come a time where you will meet a man who will sweep you off your feet and those who had hurt you will be nothing but a distant memory."

"Did Elijah tell you to say that? I've heard it before."

"No. My vocabulary isn't as educated as his."Skylar shook her head, a smile on her lips."But I do know that great love comes to those that deserve it and you, Rebekah, deserve that love. Scoundrels will come and go; they might hurt you, but it will be worth it."

The look in Rebekah's eyes changed as she processed Skylar's words and she observed the younger vampire, trying to find out if she genuinely believed her words.

And she did.

Skylar was tempted to hug Rebekah, but she didn't want to push it, so she settled for squeezing her hands."And, if you'd like me to, i'll happily break the legs of the guy who stood you up. I know i'm not an all powerful Original, but it would be my pleasure."

Rebekah blinked several times, cocking her head.

"You'd do that for me?"

"Of course, i'm your friend."Skylar shrugged, catching Rebekah's surprised look before she gave her a smile."I provide distracting Klaus if you have a date, fresh blood if you're upset and breaking legs when you're heartbroken."

Rebekah beamed, smile wide and kind as she let herself squeeze Skylar's hands almost fondly.

"You and Nik are becoming more alike the longer you're a couple. It's cute."

Skylar's smile froze as did the rest of her expression.

"What...H-How..."Skylar stumbled over her words, unable to or not wanting to respond to the blonde before she finally settled on one word."Huh?"

Rebekah just nodded as if confirming something, lips curving up into a self-satisfied smirk."Uh-huh."

"We're not a couple. We're separate."Skylar made no sense as she verbally tried to convince Rebekah she was wrong."Not together. Well, we're together when we, you know, but other than that we-"

Rebekah just smirked, quirking an eyebrow, clearly enjoying Skylar squirm.

"So you're not a couple?"

Skylar shook her head, looking almost relieved."No, we're not."

"So you don't share a bed or make each other tea in the morning?"

"I make tea for everyone if it's needed."Skylar's cheeks flushed as she desperately tried to make her point known."That doesn't mean you and I are a couple!"

Rebekah's tongue clicked at the roof of her mouth as she put her hands on her hips, clearly not believing Skylar's awful argument.

"I saw you two."

"Yes, so has Kol but that's because nobody in your family, apart from Finn and Elijah, knows how to knock."

"No, not that! Ugh, vomit!"Rebekah's face scrunched up in disgust as she shook her head to rid of the thought before she calmed."No, I mean I saw you two snuggling."

"Huh?"

"I wasn't spying or anything; i'm not so lonely that I need to do that. I was merely looking for my phone; Nik confiscated it."Rebekah rolled her eyes as she remembered her brother seizing her phone after he accused her of texting a boy."I saw you two. You were sleeping and nestled together; it was almost adorable."

Skylar seemed at a loss for words as Rebekah giggled, making her redden even more.

"Yeah, well, we must've—"

Rebekah tutted, shaking her head, refusing to accept excuses.

"It doesn't matter how you got there; it just matters that you did and I know that Nik is up more than once during the night. Believe me; I was stuck sharing with him when I was little."

"So?"

"So it says that you didn't just gravitate to one another when you were sleeping. You and Nik wanted to be close together, that being separated even a few inches in the same bed isn't enough."Rebekah grinned happily, looking like she wanted to squeal."Don't worry; I won't tell that you and Nik cuddle. If I did, Nik would make me suffer; he doesn't like anyone knowing that he's gentle sometimes."

"It doesn't mean anything."

"It does."

When Skylar just shook her head, Rebekah released a long, tired sigh, an exasperated one.

"You and Nik may have started off as something merely physical, but it's different now. If you both were just physical, you wouldn't share a bed, and you two do sleep together. That's very...intimate. Nik is always alarmed, even while he's sleeping but unlike when he's awake, he can't control what happens in his dreams, and i'm sure you've seen that."

Skylar looked away, remembering the time where she had seen Klaus' night terror and how she'd help him reach serenity. When she looked back to Rebekah, and read her expression, Skylar found herself realising that Rebekah knew. She knew what Skylar had done, and that was when the Salvatore found out that Rebekah had evidence to her claim.

"Nik allowing you share a bed with him when you aren't sexual is very intimate."

Skylar's mouth downturned and she shrugged."So your argument is that me and Klaus should get matching jumpers just because we share a bed?"

"It's not just the bedroom. Nik, in case you haven't noticed, is very guarded."

"I've noticed."

"He's let you in."Rebekah stressed the last word, very passionate about her argument."Nik wouldn't allow you to have breakfast with us let alone allow you to see us as a family if he didn't view you more than just a conquest. He would never let us, and you become to attached if he didn't want you around."

"And we've become quite attached to you, and i'm very sure you feel the same about us because if you don't, Kol's heart will completely break."

"I have."Skylar let herself laugh, obviously fond of the dysfunctional ménage of Originals."You're very close-knit once you get past the bickering."

"We'll always bicker, Skylar; that's just us. It's how we show our love."

Skylar, clearly remembering all the times she'd been referee during arguments, nodded."I've noticed."

"Nik isn't the only one that's changed."Rebekah carried on, clearly not letting the subject drop."I've seen you worry about him when he locks himself away or how you ask about him when he's off on one of those town meetings. Nik's indestructible but yet you worry about him being hurt. You worry about him suffering from his paranoia or letting his fears overcome him."

"Accept it or not but you and my brother are more than casual lovers."Rebekah placed her hands on Skylar's forearms, giving the younger vampire a nurturing smile."The both of you are, if I dare say it, incredibly smitten with one another."

Skylar rolled her blue orbs, something she noticed she tended to do a lot around the Original family.

"Yeah, well, i-"

Skylar trailed off as she heard the sound of Klaus snarling angrily, barking orders at his youngest brother, sounding exasperated.

"Kol, stop waving that knife around, you're going to stab someone!"

They heard Kol huff petulantly, retorting."Don't be a spoilsport, Nik; I need to get in character!"

Skylar was about to laugh before she connected the dots in her mind.

"Oh, no."

She gave Rebekah a horrified look, debating whether she would jump out of the window or stake herself because both seemed a better reason than facing Klaus.

"Don't worry, love, they can't hear us."Rebekah said, quelling Skylar's panic about someone hearing their conversation."Kol is far too immersed in bragging about his costume; i'm sure they can hear him from across town."

Skylar released a breath of relief, the trepidation leaving her.

"And you also don't have to worry about me telling anyone about our little conversation. It'll remain between us girls."Rebekah whispered, pretending to lock her lips and throw away the key."That is until you or Nik finally come clean to one another."

Rebekah gave Skylar a cheeky smile before she walked around the younger vampire, strutting toward the bedroom door.

As she turned the door knob, she called back in an annoyed tone."Though, considering how stubborn you both are, you're both very lucky you're immortal."

Skylar bit back a sarcastic comment, pausing for a moment to collect herself before she spun around on her heels and followed her friend out of her bedroom.

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