For weeks Klaus had been visiting with Selina and avoiding his siblings' questions when they asked about his whereabouts. He understood why they were asking. "There's something different about you Niklaus." Elijah entered the study. Klaus was seated at his desk. He had poured himself a drink and drank from the glass. He scoffed and told his brother that there was nothing to worry about. "It's a girl, isn't Nik?" Rebekah leaned against the door frame. Her arms were crossed against her chest. She had on a painted smirk. Klaus rolled his eyes and stood from his seat. "It's… none of your business." He exited the room and retreated outside. He decided to head to Mystic Grill. He had hoped that it would help him escape his siblings. He didn't like that they kept butting into his life, constantly asking him questions. He figured that heading to the Grill would clear his mind.
Once he arrived at the Grill, he entered and walked over to the bar. He couldn't stop thinking about Selina. Being around her surely made him feel like a different person. He didn't want to admit that out loud to anyone, especially his siblings. He had been at Mystic Grill for hours. He hardly replied to any messages or calls that he had received. He wasn't ignoring anyone. He just wanted some time to himself to think. "Hey dude, it's almost closing." The bartender approached him. Klaus grabbed the bartender by the collar of his shirt and compelled him to keep the Grill open for another hour. The bartender nodded and retreated to the back of the room. "Mystic Falls sure has changed since the last I was here." Klaus felt his heart sink. The voice sounded familiar to him. The person approached and sat down on the barstool beside him.
Klaus looked over, seeing her bright blue eyes looking back at him. He knew whose eyes they'd belonged to. She had on a painted smile across her pale complexion. All these years Klaus had thought she was dead. He had never heard from her since her departure. After a decade of searching for her, he had decided to give up. He decided to stop looking because he was chasing after a woman who walked out of his life. There was no goodbye. She had just got up and left. "Alexandria." said he. He watched has she grabbed herself a glass and poured a drink.
"You remember. I'm surprised Nik. I thought you'd forgotten all about me." She took a drink, still keeping her eyes on him. Klaus had done the same, not wanting her to get up and leave him all alone again. "Why are you here Alexa?" Alexa had been a nickname that he was fond of calling her when they were together.
Alexa smirked, "Am I not allowed to come home every once in a while? I'm sure you understand where I'm coming from Nik." Like Rebekah and Kol, Alexa had taken it upon herself to call him Nik. She called him Klaus only when she was angry at him, but called him Nik when she was being playful or seductive. Never once had she called him Niklaus, like Elijah. He scoffed, "I wish I did. You left without saying a word."
"You're still upset about that? Nik, I was coming back for you but-"
"But what? There was no one to come in between us Alexa. I- Whatever your intentions are, I'm not interested. You should go." Klaus stood from his seat and headed to the interest. Alexa stood before him.
"Let me explain."
"I don't have time for your stories Alexa." With that being said, Klaus shoved her aside and exited the Grill. Alexa watched him leave with a feeling of sorrow in her heart. She didn't think that her departure would change him. She guessed that after over a century they had not seen each other, Klaus would still have feelings for her. She let out a sigh, knowing that she was wrong. "He's going to wish he hadn't turned you down… Alexandria." Alexa turned her head, meeting with a pair of blue eyes. A smile spread across her face, seeing that it was Kol. She wrapped her arms around his neck, relieved to see that it was him. "It's been so long Kol. How've you been?"
He shrugged, "I'm doing well. Let's head back to the house. Elijah and Rebekah will be happy to see you're finally home." Alexa nodded and walked with Kol back to the Mikaelson home. They arrived at the Mikaelson home. Elijah had emerged into the main area. He was just about to question Kol, but his eyes landed on Alexa. He was surprised to see her. "Alexandria." Alexa hadn't always heard her full name being said aloud, only by Elijah.
"Hello Elijah… and Rebekah." Rebekah had just descended from the stairs. She went up and gave Alexa a hug. The two of them acted like sisters.
"It's good to see you Alexa. It's about time. Nik-"
"I saw your brother." Alexa pulled away, but everyone could tell by the tone of her voice that their encounter wasn't exactly a happy one. Elijah furrowed his eyebrows and asked Alexa what happened. "I broke his heart Elijah. He's hurting, but he doesn't want to admit it."
"That's Nik for you." Kol sighed.
"I hate to say it, but this is a much better homecoming with the three of you than what Klaus has given me." Alexa walked over to one of the seats and sat down. The others followed, joining her.
"I think he's just surprised that you're here. I mean we all are." said Rebekah. "After all, you did leave him heartbroken."
"Why did you come back?" asked Elijah.
"I came to make amends with him. I still love him Elijah." The door opened and closed. They all stood from their seats to see who had come in. Klaus had arrived home after having been out for all hours of the day and well into the night. He stopped walking when his eyes met Alexa's. "She shouldn't be here." said he.
"I know I'm not welcome here, but-"
"Leave." Klaus wasn't sure if he had made it obvious that he didn't want her here in Mystic Falls, let alone his own home. Alexa nodded and immediately left. Klaus retreated to his room, followed by Elijah and Rebekah. Kol had followed Alexa to make sure that she was safe. "What is wrong with you Nik?" Rebekah asked.
"You hardly gave her a chance to explain herself." added Elijah.
"Fallen for her tricks again I see? Alexa is a smart girl, cunning in fact. She's trying to get you to choose sides." Klaus had only left Mystic Grill to hunt. He did drop by Selina's house for a quick visit, but he headed home immediately afterwards. "I thought we were family."
"Alexa is… was a part of our family Nik." Rebekah couldn't understand why her brother was being stubborn. "She's not forcing us to do anything. Why don't you trust her? Just let her explain herself to you."
"You don't know her as well as I do Rebekah. That girl lies and is full of deceit. She may play her nice-girl role fairly well, but in time she eventually shows the monster within."