A/N: Hope you like it x
P.S - Title inspired from "Breakfast at Tiffany's" xD
Chapter 7: Breakfast At Klaus's
Hayley carefully descended the stairs following the delicious scent of pancakes and bacon.
"He can cook?" she wondered with surprise, her eyebrows raised.
She suddenly found herself an image of Klaus in her mind. He was dressed in an apron standing before the kitchen's cooker. Hayley rolled her eyes the idea and shook her head. Soon it was immediately dismissed.
"He probably got one of his minions to make it." She thought.
Hayley draped her cardigan around her for warmth and also to keep her promise. She wore a cotton nightgown, her feet bare. She noted that she'd have to buy more maternity clothing.
Casting that thought aside, she then walked towards the kitchen her stomach rumbling impatiently.
"Shh, I'll feed you!" she whispered sweetly to her bump. Hayley placed a hand over it affectionately. It seemed to have become somewhat of a habit; her talking to her child. The bond grew as her bump did. Hayley found it remarkable. She'd had hardly any constant relationships during her lifetime and here she was in one that would never end.
The thought of relationships then made her dwell on Elijah, his touch, his kiss... Her eyes closed, she missed him already and became conscious of how true her last night confession was.
She had most definitely fallen for him; there was no doubt about it and now she saw how indisputable it was, that his feelings were mutual.
Her eyes opened.
"Why does everything have to be so complicated eh?" She asked looking down at her bump. She looked back up, surveying the kitchen, breakfast was definitely ready but...
...Then she felt it, and turned around.
"Klaus." she acknowledged him and by seeing the smirk across his face, she knew he'd heard every word. Fortunately he was not a mind reader.
He stood leaning on the door frame a posture both brothers seemed to acquire. Hayley fought the urge to scowl or roll her eyes. It was as if he was intruding on an intimate moment. Then she remembered she had been talking to his child and that awful, knotty, annoying feeling swept her. She still often found it difficult to see her daughter as "theirs".
"Hayley", he acknowledged similarly and gestured towards a stool. She took a seat sipping the glass of orange juice in front of her. He watched her, while taking a seat on the opposite side of the table. She observed him from the rim of her cup, wondering what he would say next.
The juice ran down her throat but felt too thick and bitter. She placed the glass upon the counter and began devouring the warm portion of pancakes in front of her. She was really hungry and almost forgot Klaus who continued to observe her, amused. Eventually he began to dissect his own plate.
"Now, now little wolf." he spoke to her. "It's as if you haven't eaten for days". Hayley looked up. "I'm pregnant" she answered, her lips pursed.
"Oh my, my, love! I hadn't the slightest idea!" Klaus exclaimed in full blown husky sarcasm.
Hayley did not laugh, but just glared at him with an unimpressed, rolled eyes expression.
"What do you want Klaus?" she asked tired and bluntly.
"What makes you think I want something?" Klaus asked defensively, holding up his hands.
"Can't I enjoy breakfast and engage in pleasant small talk with the mother of my child?" he asked in a fake innocent tone.
"Small talk?" Hayley repeated.
"Yes." Klaus muttered, in slight irritation.
"You and small talk." she chuckled, not able to take this seriously at all.
"I'm trying, Hayley." He spoke controlling his anger and emphasising the words.
"Trying what?" Hayley asked not paying much attention. She reached for the jug of juice, refilling her glass.
"To, you know..." Klaus replied frustrated.
Hayley tucked into a slice of bacon, still not attentive.
"Hayley!" Klaus roared unable to control his anger.
"How dare she ignore me!" he growled inside!
Before he could help it he was out of his chair, his hand was firmly around her waist. He pushed her roughly against the kitchen counter. His grip hurt her as he snarled into her face. "You're mine." he hissed with aggravation as if trying to forcefully make her believe it.
Hayley's breathing increase, her blood pumping, anger and fear for not herself but her daughter, flowing through her. The taste of the bacon grew stronger and her stomach churned, her nose wrinkling. She heard voices from outside; the double doors were wide open. "Elijah." her mind called naturally.
Elijah and Rebekah stopped mid-speech as they looked at each other after hearing the sound of Klaus's rage and more importantly to Elijah the sound of Hayley's fear. In a split second they were in the kitchen; both their eyes wide at the sight before them.
Klaus let go of Hayley stepping back as he met his siblings stare.
"Don't look at me like that." he hissed at them both.
"You think I'd hurt her." he angrily declared disgusted.
"Well you did nearly strangle her once." Rebekah muttered, slightly rolling her eyes but kept her calm; remembering what Elijah had said.
Klaus's eyes darkened. Elijah's were locked onto Hayley who stood recovering, staring at a spot on the floor. Her face was a sickly shade. Something was wrong. Hayley's stomach began to heave. Elijah flew to her side instantly, carrying her to the bathroom. He set her down holding back her hair, soothing her tenderly as she began to throw up.
Klaus turned to follow, though Rebekah stood in front of him.
"Leave her Nik" she told, but somewhat requested. She didn't want to start another sibling war.
Klaus opened his mouth to protest but then closed it; clenching his teeth. He pushed past Rebekah stomping out into the garden.
The doors slammed shut.
Rebekah sighed.
Elsewhere, after the horrid process, Hayley sank onto the floor, feeling incredibly weak. Elijah joined her on the cool surface and gently pulled her to him. Hayley crawled onto his lap and he cradled her. She groaned in irritation. Elijah breathed in her hair, kissing her on the head.
"He didn't hur..." he began afraid at what her answer would be.
"I don't think so." Hayley murmured tracing her sides as she recalled Klaus's fingers pressed onto her waist, his breath down the side neck.
Elijah held her waist delicately, then fitting her fingers into his. He lightly kissed the side of her forehead.
"It was the bacon" she growled cutely, stirring in his arms.
Elijah smiled down at her.
They both turned to find Rebekah in the doorway, holding a glass of cold water.
"Drink this." she instructed.
Elijah helped Hayley up, taking the glass from Rebekah and handing it over.
Hayley looked at Elijah and then Rebekah surprised at her reaction to finding them in such a way.
Nonetheless she sipped the cool drink.
"Where's Ni" Elijah started to ask.
"He stomped off in his usual style" Rebekah replied, shrugging her shoulders.
"Have you thought about going to a Doctor for the morning sickness?" Rebekah turned to question Hayley.
"I'm fine." Hayley replied, recalling her last experience with Doctors.
"Suit yourself!" Rebekah shrugged her shoulders and then off she went in her usual style.
"Does she know?"Hayley faced Elijah her eyes slightly larger.
Elijah nodded.
"She made me promise not to give up on you" he told her softly.
Hayley smiled on discovering this.
"Hey don't make me sound like a soppy thing. I never said a word." Rebekah yelled from the landing.
"Laters!" she added, leaving Elijah and Hayley in slightly better mood.
"Come on you." Elijah then spoke and scooped her into his arms.