A/N Thank you all for reviewing!

Hey, everyone!

I'm so sorry this has taken so long, I really am, because I love writing this story and I know that there's a lot of you who've been waiting forever. I didn't stop writing for this story; I didn't, I promise. I just lost inspiration for a while, I would force myself to write a few hundred words, but nothing seemed to work. I didn't know where I was taking this story; I hope you understand.

Anyway, I hope you can forgive me, and I hope you like this chapter.

"I woke up, and you were gone."

Skylar opened her eyes and turned her head, mouth curving up into a warm smile as Klaus came into view. The Original's usually neatly styled curls were now disheveled due to the fact Skylar had been tugging at them. The Original, finished buckling his belt and shrugging on his Henley, raised his head in time to meet her gaze. A smile graced his face when he noticed her own grin before he forced it to fade.

He tilted his head, clicking his tongue as he gave her a scolding look.

"I thought we spoke about this, love."

"I'm not gone. Just nearby. Needed a relaxing bath to soothe my sore muscles."Skylar sing songed in reply, offering the Original a kittenish smile before she turned and blew bubbles from her hands."Get rid of that crooked, smug smile, Klaus."

"I wasn't-"

Skylar shut her eyes as she started to sink into the water, waving off his attempt at an excuse.

"I can feel it."

The Original raised his hands in surrender as he leant against the doorframe, watching the female vampire for a moment as she gave a contented sigh, drumming her fingers against the edge of the bathtub.

As he intently observed the almost tranquil scene, Klaus found his gaze zeroing in on the daylight ring around Skylar's finger. It had been on her finger for only a few hours, but it seemed to belong more to her that it ever did on him.

He enjoyed it on her.

It felt like a claim, as if it were a sign that she was his as well as a sentimental concept that Skylar would always carry a part of the Original with her.

"Are you staring because you wish to join me?"

Klaus blinked, snapping out of his reverie and turned just in time to meet Skylar's gaze. He straightened, smirk returning as the vampire slowly elevated her leg in the air with a playful giggle. She quirked an eyebrow, giving him an enticing look before she turned back, sinking back into the water, her laughter echoing off of the walls once more.

"The thought is tempting."Klaus replied, giving a pensive hum before he shook his head, gesturing back to the bed."But i'd much rather return to our bed, love; there is plenty of room for us to unwind."

He could almost hear the smile in Skylar's voice as she replied.

"Is that your flirty way of saying you miss your snuggle buddy?"

Skylar's lips curved up when Klaus narrowed his eyes, speechless for a moment and she smiled, imitating locking her mouth and tossing away the key. Skylar then tutted, pressing her index finger over her lips and shook her head.

"Don't pout, Klaus, I won't tell anyone."Skylar watched the Original as he pulled himself from the doorframe and sauntered into the bathroom."Well, given their disregard for privacy, i'm sure your siblings know. But I won't tell your friends, I promise."

Skylar then froze for a moment, giving a laugh that, despite his sulky look, made the hybrid look away as a smile threatened to appear. The laugh echoed throughout the bathroom, similar to a pleasant melody that Klaus found himself wanting to hear that sound on repeat.

"Wait, who am I kidding? It's not like you have any friends that I could tell."

Klaus gave a petulant look, crossing his arms over his chest defensively."I have friends."

"Klaus, compelling people to compliment your paintings isn't friendship."Skylar said with a long sigh, shaking her head at him."Not to mention you also compel them to nod along when you speak and never let them talk. That isn't friendship."

The Original shook his head, refusing to admit to any wrongdoing considering the fact he was certain that he was completely in the right.

"I'll stop that when they have interesting stories to tell."Klaus clicked his tongue as he felt himself growing annoyed, circling the bathtub in an ambling walk."I find my help in founding and building New Orleans much more riveting in Paula winning bingo, don't you?"

The Original danced his fingers along the edge of the bathtub as he came to a stop in front. He turned around, fingers walking upwards and along the taps. He rolled his eyes as he noticed that Skylar had been under the water the entire time he'd been ranting. He cleared his throat, expressing his annoyance just in time for Skylar to come up, eyes wide.

"Did you hear anything I said?"

"Honestly, it was all strung together, but I think I knew what you said before you said it."Skylar replied, wiping a hand down her face to rid of the bubbles."But, joking aside, it doesn't matter."

The Original raised a curious eyebrow."No?"

Skylar sent him a look and shook her head before smiling.

"Of course not, i'll be your friend and, unlike your imaginary and forced ones, i'm worthy."Skylar crooned as she submerged herself in the water again so that only her face was viable and happily added.

Klaus seemed even more curious as he made his way to the side of the bathtub, standing over Skylar. Placing a hand on the side of the bathtub, he leaned down, smiling almost playfully when she beckoned him closer.

"While i'm not admitting to your claim, should I take it i'm your friend?"

"Bestest friend."Skylar grinned up at the Original, eyes skimming over his face before she nodded firmly. Klaus smile broadened, and she watched him fondly before teasingly adding."A friend that you can trust your snuggling tendencies with."

Skylar laughed when the Original, once again, rolled his eyes, something he realized he did a lot around his family.

"There's nothing to tell, love."Klaus shook his head, holding his arms out as if baring his soul, a perfect excuse falling from his lips without hesitance."I'm a wolf; we search for heat, it's in my nature."

"Firstly, i'm not sure if you're telling the truth or not because you have an inscrutable game face and wolves are carnivores, right?"Skylar narrowed her eyes, flicking water at Klaus who, as expected, didn't react before her teasing grin returned."And, secondly, did you just indirectly call me hot?"

The Original gave an almost offended look at her words before quietly laughing. The Original cocked his head, blue orbs scanning Skylar who was still engulfed in bubbles, mouth curving up before he slowly got onto his knees beside her.

"Unless used for heating, weather or boiling water, hot is a very uncouth word to describe beauty."Klaus rolled his eyes, brushing off the words, then the hybrid went silent for a short moment to let his eyes flicker over her features. Klaus let his smile appear as Skylar, in response, studied him and his hand clasped her cheek, tilting her head up so that her eyes could meet his."And your beauty is...vibrant."

Skylar bit her lip as, a familiar rush of tingles rushing through her from head to toe and then, as if on cue, her heartbeat started to quicken. Something that hadn't happened to her in her century and a half of life until she'd met a particular hybrid.

Klaus, apparently sensing this, watched Skylar with a pensive stare before feigning suspicion with a smirk."Almost beguilingly, might I add."

"I believe that is called charisma."Skylar replied with a complacent smile, feigning an offended gasp and flicking water at Klaus when he shrugged."What? It worked on you."

Klaus pretended to ponder for a few seconds before tilting Skylar's head up, muttering."I suppose it did."

Then, before the Salvatore could react, he leaned down and brushed Skylar's lips with his own. He lingered for a moment but instead of kissing her the Original nipped her bottom lip, taking hold of the plump flash, another firm nip making Skylar growl in approval. Klaus quietly chuckled low in his throat, teeth scraping along Skylar's lower lip, earning an almost desperate moan from Skylar. Hand shifting from her cheek to the back of her head, Klaus finally granted the female vampire's wish and kissed her lips once before deepening it. Skylar happily followed and responded to the kiss, it quickly shifting from tender to passionate.

As soon as Skylar responded, the Original pulled her closer, the forceful tug causing the water in the bath to slosh over the side, therefore splashing on him and the floor, causing Skylar to laugh when the pulled away for reluctantly pulled away a moment later, smile still on her face as the Original gave a snarl of disapproval. She pulled back to look at him, hand remaining on his cheek. Skylar thoughtfully hummed to herself as she observed him once more, something she hadn't actually taken the time to do.

As she did, Skylar's fingers brushed his cheek, thumb grazing Klaus' bottom lip almost tenderly. Klaus' eyes widened slightly at the touch, still not used to someone putting their hands on him that wasn't in a violent manner or his family showing a rare moment of affection. The surprise quickly subsided as he became familiar with it and somehow found himself delighting in it.

Skylar noticed this and felt a rush of contentment."A compliment from the almighty Klaus Mikaelson."

His smile broadened as quietly chuckled, somewhat relishing in the vampire's touch on his cheek and Skylar watched with an attentive gaze.

A glimmer of playfulness appeared in her eyes as she finished with a murmur."I must be a special exception."

Her grin faded to a fascinated smile as Klaus took her hand and brought her knuckles to his mouth, keeping her gaze.

"Oh, love, you have no idea."

"I've said it once, and i'll say it again..."

Damon quietly shut the driver door of his car, frowning at the Mikaelson mansion."Who needs a place this big?"

Stefan got out of the car after his brother, reaching inside for the bag of weapons he'd only brought if necessary, sending Damon an annoyed look as he did. He shut it after him, rounding the Camaro, pulling out his weapons from the bag as he studied the mansion. The only cars in the driveway where Damon's Camaro and two others, which confirmed that the siblings were still gone.

"And the boarding house is a shoebox?"Stefan asked, not truly interested; his attention focused on the mansion. The mansion was dim, the only bright light came from the balcony door on the second floor, and Stefan guessed his sister and the Originals were located. Stefan wiped a hand down his face as he tried to think, muttering."The problem is, where?"

"The boarding house has character; this is overcompensating for something."Damon quietly replied as he followed Stefan, curling his upper lip up at the sight of the house before he snarkily added."Hey, since good ol' Klaus had this place built, you think-"

"Shut up, Damon, there's a reason we need to be inconspicuous."Stefan muttered with an annoyed sigh, coming to a stop outside of the boarding house, pocketing the vervain darts."Right, i'll deal with Skylar and you-"

A growl hit their ears, and both brothers turned just in time to see the glowing, amber eyes of a tall, heavily built man.

The hybrid snarled at the Salvatore brothers, fangs in view."Klaus doesn't like trespassers."

Before they could react, Stefan was knocked to the ground. The hybrid snarled at the younger brother, punching him in the face and Stefan angrily seethed, quickly headbutting the hybrid with ease. They both fought on the ground, Stefan finally flipping them over. He punched the hybrid, attempting to keep his skin far from the man's bared fangs. But, as Stefan raised his fist to hit him again, the hybrid flipped them over, grabbing hold of Stefan's wrist and leaning forward to bite him.

Suddenly the hybrid's eyes bulged, and he spat blood in Stefan's face."Can't let you do that, Cujo."

He lurched forward, looking down at his chest before he slumped forward. Stefan, a little out of breath, looked over the hybrid's shoulder to see Damon standing above them, heart in his hands. Stefan gave his brother a nod then grabbed hold of the dead hybrid's arms, throwing him out of sight and got to his feet, smoothing down his clothing.

Stefan rolled back his shoulders as his bruises faded."We gotta get inside quick before the others come."

"Why do I have to deal with the hybrid?"Damon asked as Stefan turned to him, a hint of a whine in his voice, squeezing the heart with a sneer before tossing it aside."I've already almost died from a werewolf bite, Stef, it kind of puts a damper on my day."

"Because you and Klaus are more alike than you like to think. You're both impulsive, short-tempered, selfish dicks."Stefan replied, handing Damon three wolfsbane darts, shaking his head at Damon whose eyes lit up, obviously getting some ideas."And, while our sister is the same, Skylar will probably be less defensive around me."

"Okay, first, ouch."Damon glowered, holding up his index finger then his middle as he turned to face Stefan."And, second, why?"

"Because, unlike you, I listen to her."

"I listen!"Damon's glower darkened, arms crossing over his chest and he gave an insulted scoff as Stefan sent him a look of disbelief."Fine, i listen when you two aren't talking complete crap. It doesn't mean anything. It's not like she listens to you and me all the time. It's what we do."

"But i'm listening, Stefan, i'm all ears."Damon then used the darts to point at his brother with a lopsided grin."And i'm all for taking down that dagger happy mutt so we can save sis."

"Unless they start one, we aren't here to fight."Stefan calmly said, pushing down Damon's hand with a shake of his head."We're here to see Sky."

"I know that, I was kidding. Kind of."Damon swatted Stefan's hand away with a sigh, expression softening when Stefan stared at him."I'm here, aren't I?"

"Yeah, you're here. But are you willing to truly make an effort? You can't be impulsive and reckless right now, Damon."

Damon narrowed his eyes at his brother, firmly repeating."I'm here, aren't I?"

"Okay."Stefan nodded, taking a step towards his brother, studying Damon before he added."What about Klaus?"

As expected, Damon's expression darkened, and the elder brother tightened his grip on the wolfsbane darts."I'm here for Sky, not the hybrid freak."

"What if she's in love with him?"

Damon's face scrunched up in disgust."Oh, don't be stupid."

"What? Is that so hard to believe?"

"See, there you go talking complete crap. Sky wouldn't fall for someone like Klaus."Damon chuckled, tapping his temples with his fingers."She's smarter than that."

"Comments like that are only going to push her further away."

"Yeah, well, he's an egotistical, deranged, vindictive, not to mention a complete-"Damon suddenly cut himself off as Stefan raised his eyebrows at him, pursing his lips as he waited for Damon to connect the dots. "All right, you got a point."

Damon cleared his throat, crossing his arms over his chest again almost defensively."She's a Salvatore, falling in love with psychos is kind of our curse."

Stefan quietly watched Damon glare at the mansion while pocketing the wolfsbane darts, noticing his clenched jaw. A series of emotions played out on Damon's face before there was suddenly none. But the glimmer in his eyes told Stefan that Damon was aware of his need to keep his temper in check.

"Still think you should be the one to talk to her?"

Damon pondered for a moment before he shook his head, whispering."We both know the answer to that, Stef."

Stefan nodded, glancing up at the balcony before he looked back to his brother."You sure you'll-"

"You speak to Sky."

Stefan nodded again looking at his brother once more before he was suddenly gone.

Looking up, he watched his brother land on the balcony before Damon turned back to the Mikaelson home. Damon rolled back his shoulders, drawing out a long breath as he attempted to hold onto his self-control, something he'd never had full dominance over.

But he needed to keep himself in check.

For himself, for Stefan and Skylar.

"I'll deal with our brother in law."

"You know sometimes Satan comes as a man of peace..."

Skylar, with a rare skip in her step and a small smile on her lips, entered Klaus' bedroom. Undoing the towel that held her hair up, she shivered as her damp locks were let loose, tumbling down her shoulders. Skylar instantly made her way over to the drawers that held her clothes, using the towel to dry her body as she did.

"He got a sweet gift of gab; he got a harmonious tongue."Skylar smiled as she sang, eyes catching sight of the daylight ring on her finger. She glanced at herself in the mirror and touched the ring, twirling it around her finger."He knows every song of love that ever has been sung."

A loud, sigh that was followed by a laugh made Skylar turn just as Klaus made his way out of the bathroom. His clothes, mostly his shirt, was damp from the water as was his hair. His curls were still disheveled but more than before. Skylar watched him as he ambled into the room, eyes focused on his phone screen, a small smile on his face.

Feeling her eyes on him, Klaus raised his head and shifted his eyes from the phone to Skylar.

He raised a curious eyebrow."Something on your mind, love?"

"Nothing."Skylar quietly replied with a shake of her head, offering him a half smile before glancing at his phone."But I know that sigh, it's a Kol sigh. What's he done now?"

"Something amusing for once. Come, i've got something for you."Klaus replied with a low laugh, looking at his phone screen once more with a smirk before he held the device out, pressing down on a play button."He played a prank on Elijah."

Skylar opened her mouth to ask for more information, but the video started before she could. The screen was dark, but music was heard, followed by the sound of a familiar voice that was muffled. The voice was demanding but laced with a charm that could only belong to one person.

"This funeral is going to turn around, just you wait."

The darkness was suddenly no longer, and flashing lights appeared before Kol appeared. The Original still donned his Jack The Ripper top hat and cape. He made his way through the crowd of people, giving Klaus and Skylar a sight of the party and providing narration.

"...nobody told me there would be no alcohol but I must admit that the decorations are quite-Oh, hello!"Kol cut himself off as he passed a young woman dressed as Cleopatra. She danced provocatively, hands held above her head and rocked her hips in a way that seemed to capture Kol's attention."I suppose it isn't all boring."

Kol turned the camera to him for a moment, whispering."Nik, if the lovely Skylar is in the room, you should-"

Skylar scoffed, hands on her hips and unamused look on her face as Klaus chuckled. She nudged the Original, fighting a smile that threatened to curve at her mouth. Klaus sent her a questioning look, and he tilted his head, blinking innocently and offering Skylar a charming smile. Skylar rolled her eyes at him, smile growing and looked back to the phone screen.

The youngest Mikaelson brother lingered for a moment, laughing to himself when the young woman offered him a sultry smile."I'll be back for you, darling."

She blew Kol an air kiss, winking at him before turning away. Kol cleared his throat, suddenly remembering the task at hand and said something to the young woman before carrying on. Just as he settled near the entrance, he smiled at the phone camera before he turned it around, giving Skylar and Klaus a view of the crowd.

But then he zoomed in on one person in particular.

Elijah.

And, as if on cue, the song that was playing suddenly cut off and another started.

"Revvin' up your engine, listen to her howlin' roar."

Elijah, who was standing near the punchbowl, looked nothing less than utterly bored. He hadn't seemed to notice the song change. But Kol's laughter was obvious he not only understood it, but he had also specifically chosen it. Elijah kept looking down at his green flight suit with disgust but quickly smile whenever Rebekah passed in her Marilyn Monroe costume.

Rebekah looked sad and, given the face, she kept looking at a young man that Skylar thought seemed familiar, it was not hard to figure out why. Elijah was comforting his sister, instantly forgetting about his hate for his costume.

Rebekah, who had been smiling small at Elijah, suddenly frowned. She looked to the DJ, narrowing her eyes when she glanced at Elijah. Then, as if sensing Kol's happiness, her eyes sought out her brother. Hands on her hips, Rebekah glared and strode over to Kol, mouthing to herself.

A childish snort came from Kol as he mumbled along."Metal under tension, beggin' you to touch and go."

"Kol, give me that!"The camera settled on a confused Rebekah for a second, showing the realization that dawned on her as she listened to the lyrics."What have you done?"

"Give it!"Kol swiped back his phone from his sister, annoyance shifting to laughter as he settled the camera on Elijah."Something that will lighten everyone up. And you too, Bex, you need it."

"Highway to the danger zone, ride into the danger zone..."

Elijah's head snapped up, bored expression swiftly changing. He looked uncharismatic shocked and embarrassed as eyes turned to him, matching his costume to the song that was playing. Elijah's mouth set into a tight line and his eyes sought out Kol. Laughter came not only from Kol but from the people around them.

Kol's laughter could be heard in the background, along with Rebekah's scolding and, as Kol moved his hand in the direction of Elijah again, it caught Elijah snapping his sunglasses.

A lock of blond hair swung in front of the camera as Rebekah swatted at her brother."Kol, you're ruining everything!"

"Come on, little sister; you won't let me play with your friends, this is going to be fun. And, i'm also cheering you-"Kol's laughter faded, and video shook, and Elijah and Rebekah got smaller as Kol backed away. Kol sounded anything but amused as Elijah glared at him, hand reaching out for the video."Oh, bloody hell!"

Rebekah's laughter was heard as Kol stumbled."You're right, brother, this is fun. You've certainly cheered me up."

Rebekah's smile was broad, and she laughed loudly as Elijah rushed to catch up with Kol. Everyone looked on, clapping along, clearly thinking that the scene had been set up.

Skylar was unable to hold back the laughter that spilled from her lips as Kol rushed as fast as he could without attempting to look scared or trip over his cape.

"KOL, get back here!"

"Move! Get out of my way!"The video shook again as Kol shoved people out of his way, random flashes of people tripping over or Kol's cape flowing around as he rushed off."It was a joke, Elijah, calm down!"

The music stared to fade in the background as Kol pushed through swinging doors, the sudden bright lights flashing. Lockers could be seen as Kol sauntered/rushed, it depended if a cute woman passed him, down the hallway.

Skylar's laughter started to become more enthusiastic, her eyes glassed over as people sent Kol weird looks as the Original continued to run with another calmly following him. Klaus watched the female vampire with a small smile, eyes flickering from the video to the vampire than back with a pensive gaze.

Loud, determined footsteps made Kol speed up, and a flash of Elijah could be seen as Kol turned a little."Perhaps you should slow down, brother, and i'll let you know just how funny I find it!"

One, last flash of Elijah's glower could be seen when he suddenly appeared behind Kol. The younger brother swore, attempting to flash away but was stopped when Elijah caught hold of his Jack The Ripper cape.

"It's sending, Elijah! Whatever you do to me will be-"Elijah pulled on Kol's cape, cutting his brother off, grabbing hold of the phone.

The video suddenly ended.

"Oh, I love it."Skylar handed Klaus his phone, wiping at her eyes, laughter slowly fading. Her cheeks were slightly flushed red."I can't remember when I last laughed like that."

Klaus took his phone, unconsciously pocketing it, his eyes still on Skylar. He continued to watch her as she turned from him, still laughing now and then. Her cheeks were still flushed, smile still large on her face, and she would giggle whenever she thought of a moment in the video.

He thoughtfully watched the vampire, muttering."Fantastic."

He observed Skylar for another moment before turning back to his own task, opening up the wardrobe. Skylar continued to hum to herself as she looked through her clothes, bouncing on her bare feet, the song she'd been singing coming to mind once more.

Wrapping the fluffy towel tighter around her, Skylar began to fish out clothing from the drawers that she had sort claimed. Quickly slipping on the lower half of her clothes underneath the towel, she also started to look for a top comfortable to sleep in.

She'd first had her clothes in a bag she'd stuffed them into the only time she'd returned to the boarding house. Then, gradually her clothes had ended up in Klaus' drawers without Skylar or Klaus taking notice. That was probably because the house staff did the laundry and, they'd probably assumed Skylar's clothes went into Klaus' wardrobe or drawers considering she shared his bed. Skylar had finally noticed the day she'd run out of clothes in her bag and found them in the drawer.

But if Klaus was aware of it he hadn't mentioned it, but somehow his clothes had shifted to the two top, leaving the lower two for Skylar. Just like he hadn't mentioned Skylar's preference for the right side of the bed but had continued to sleep on the left.

"Good intentions can be evil; both hands can be full of grease."Skylar paused to think over which top she wanted before decided on a dark vest. Skylar slipped on the vest, tossing aside the large towel that had been wrapped around her."You know that sometimes Satan comes as a man of pe-ugh!"

Skylar let out an exasperated huff as she pulled out a basic vest from a drawer and shrugged it on before glancing at Klaus over her shoulder. She took a moment, allowing her eyes to observe his tattoos when he peeled off his damp henley, something she'd done many a time, before thinking aloud.

"Why can't I get that song out of my head?"

"It's Bob Dylan, love; he is quite gifted in producing memorable lyrics."Klaus replied as he tossed aside his henley and pulled out another shirt."You should be thankful it's not a piece of the monstrosity that is most of music today."

"Oh, really?"Skylar turned around to face the hybrid, feigning a confused frown."Funny that, because i'm sure I walked in on you humming along to-"

Turning around far too gracefully, the Original tutted loudly, holding up his hand and frowning at Skylar's teasing smile.

"Now, now..."Klaus shook his head with a scolding wag of a finger."I said most music of today is a monstrosity."

Skylar's mouth formed an 'O'."Oh, someone's getting defensive."

The Salvatore sister let out a laugh and, despite his mouth curving up, the Original flashed over to her. Hands grabbed her forearms, and Skylar's laughter trailed off and a gasped slipped from her lips when she was pulled up against him.

"Perhaps you should use a little less of this-"Klaus drawled, thumb pressing down on Skylar's lips and he traced their outline before his hands touched her cheeks, fingers skimming over her ears as they traveled to her damp hair."and a little more of these, yes?"

"But..."Skylar gave a petulant pout, balancing up on her tip toes to meet his eyes, hands pushing Klaus' down to her hips while hers settled on his shoulders."If I do that, Klaus, what have I got left to distract you whenever you start rambling?"

Klaus raised an eyebrow at her, feigning a threatening glower, a low growl following that made Skylar's eyes widen in almost fascination. She watched him intently, as if anticipating something and, given Klaus' small smile, she knew he was aware. He was aware of Skylar's infatuation.

Skylar's nails dug into his shoulders in encouragement and the Salvatore's mouth curved up into an excited grin when Klaus leaned down, his nose brushing hers and he growled before letting his eyes turn amber.

Gazing at him with a mesmerized look, Skylar's lips parted."Wow."

His blue orbs were almost heavenly; one could almost read Klaus' emotions if they looked into them. But his wolf eyes, the black pupil with the flickers of golden-yellow in the irises were fascinating.

"Not a big fan of wolves but i'd consider it if I those were part of the package."Skylar murmured, glancing at the veins underneath his eyes, familiar with those considering her own vampire face, but she was much more focused on his orbs."Fascinating."

Skylar, unable to help herself, shifted her hand from his shoulder and started to reach up. But, just before her fingers could touch his cheek, one of Klaus' hand shot up and took hold of her wrist, stopping her. He didn't hurt her, but he held onto the vampire firmly. Skylar wasn't panicked or nervous, but she did give him a questioning look, wondering if she'd somehow crossed a line. Klaus didn't look angry or perturbed, but he did seem somewhat perplexed.

She'd touched him many times before, but it was as if the meaning behind the touch was unfamiliar to him.

With an almost forceful smile, Klaus quietly spoke."I've been known to have that effect."

But, despite the puzzled glimmer in his now blue eyes, the hybrid pulled on Skylar's hand, bringing her almost impossibly closer to him, his other hand squeezed her hip. Still holding tightly onto her, Klaus leaned down and, with letting his eyes quickly flicker over her features, he softly kissed her cheek almost affectionately.

Skylar's eyelashes fluttered, the somewhat familiar tingling sensation rushing through her again and she couldn't help but smile. Klaus let himself rest against her, grip loosening on her wrist as a silent way of telling her that everything was settled within himself.

And all was forgotten.

"Fancy a drink before bed?"Klaus quietly asked, lingering near Skylar for another moment, the pad of his thumb brushing the palm of her hand then the daylight ring on her finger before he took a step back, letting her go."I've been meaning to get rid of the maid, anyway. She has quite the attitude."

"Uh, yeah, i'd love one,"Skylar replied, rapidly blinking out of the daze he'd put her in, and she watched him, a hopeful smile on her face. She took a step forward, hands behind her back and the female vampire swayed."And, perhaps while you're down there you could also get me some of those delicious cookies. You know, the ones in the box at the back."

The Original frowned, crossing his arms over his chest as he gave Skylar an almost confused expression. He settled on sending her a startled look as Skylar continued to smile at him. A smile that was undeniably false and simply to sweeten him.

"Are you referring to the ones that belong to Rebekah?"

Skylar nodded, blinking innocently."Uh-huh."

"You ask me this despite the fact she threw her heel at Elijah when he dared to ask for one?"Klaus asked, pointing to himself and sending Skylar an almost insulted look, biting a smile when Skylar continued to feign innocence."Or when she threatened to set me on fire when I did the same thing?"

"I wouldn't ask for another if she hasn't already given me one."

"That is simply because it's likely she wants something."Klaus retorted with a gentle scoff as he casually brushed back his damp curls from his forehead, somehow making Skylar's fingers itch to do the same."And I believe I have the right to be insulted by you asking, love, considering you're putting me at risk."

"Yeah, but you need not fear anything or anyone."Skylar's eyes widened slightly, and she held out her arms, speaking with exaggerated reverence."You're almighty, Klaus, you say so yourself. You're imperishable."

Klaus simply raised his eyebrows, seeing through her act and shaking his head as if Skylar was undoubtedly voicing the truth despite the exaggerated performance. Skylar resisted the urge to stick out her tongue triumphantly as Klaus sent her an amused smirk.

"Not against Rebekah, her temper is worse than mine."Klaus responded, hand on the door handle and, as he turned it to open the door, he let out a long, drawn out sigh that made Skylar roll her eyes as he teasingly added."And i'm honestly not sure if I treasure you enough to take the risk."

Skylar's smile remained, but she held a hand over her heart. "How will I ever sleep at night?"

Opening the door, the Original sent Skylar one last smile over his shoulder before he ambled out of the bedroom. Skylar watched after the hybrid, rolling her eyes in an exaggerated manner as she heard him humming to himself while calling for the maid. She smiled almost fondly when she heard him saying hello to Finn as he passed his study and turned to the mirror.

Picking up her hairbrush, Skylar started to hum to herself once more, lightly bouncing on her heels as the song that had been playing on loop in her mind for a long while resumed.

"He knows just where to touch you, honey, and how you like to be kissed,"Skylar muttered more than sang as she watched herself brushing her dark locks in the mirror, wincing whenever she pulled on a knot in her hair."He'll put both his arms around you; you can feel the tender touch of the beast."

Fingers combing through her damp, dark hair and gathering the long locks up, Skylar reached out with her free hand for a hair tie. As she tied up her hair, the female vampire continued to croon to herself.

"You know that sometimes Satan comes as a man of peace."

"Well, the howling wolf will howl tonight, the king snake will crawl-"Skylar cut herself off when there was a sudden shift in the air and the bedroom door shut firmly."Huh."

It was no longer calm.

Instead, all Skylar could sense was another presence, but it was too familiar, almost part of her. Skylar kept her eyes on her reflection as she tightened the hair tie, feeling no nervousness or panic as the presence came closer.

Then, after drawing out a long moment, Skylar let her hands fall back at her sides, voice low and inviting as she finally spoke, a small smile on her lips.

"Hello, little brother."

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