Sucker love, a box I choose
No other box I choose to use
Another love I would abuse
No circumstances could excuse
In the shape of things to come
Too much poison come undone
'Cuz there's nothing else to do
Every me and every you

Placebo – Every You Every Me

Chapter 20

No good for you

Few weeks later

"I cannot be the only one who thinks that is creepy," Kol muttered. "Why the hell are you allowing this?"

Klaus gritted his teeth and crossed his arms, he did agree with Kol, but… The damn human boy made Eva happy. She was sitting next to him in the garden, leaning her head on his side; he had wrapped his arm around her. He was so tall that she looked like a doll comparing to him.

"There is nothing…physical between them," Klaus replied tensely. "Believe me; I have made sure of that."

"No kidding?" Kol huffed. "And you think that makes their…whatever their thing is, less creepy? She is a child, Nik."

"Physically yes, but mentally… You have been away for too long, brother."

"What are you talking about?" Kol huffed. "I saw her less than two years ago and if I recall, I told you then to get rid of that boy."

Klaus glanced at him coolly.

"Really? And why did you not get rid of him yourself?"

Kol's expression tensed.

"Exactly," Klaus snorted. "We both know that would break her heart."

They were both quiet for a while, neither of them could deny that Eva looked happy with her pet, her eyes were closed and she was smiling. Unfortunately her pet would eventually die; Klaus didn't even care to imagine what would happen after that. Why hadn't he got her a dog or something…

"I will talk to her," Kol muttered and headed towards the bench when she and her pet were sitting. Klaus decided to stay back, the girl had been a real shrew lately and they had fought more than once. Children…

"Midget!" Kol greeted her.

She opened her eyes, her face brightened immediately.

"Kol!"

She jumped on the ground and zoomed in front of him; he scooped her up and spun her around few times.

"Look at you, it seems that there is an angel missing from heaven," he said smiling charmingly.

Klaus rolled his eyes, but Eva giggled before kissing Kol's cheek.

"I have missed you."

"I have missed you too, midget…"

Klaus have had enough watching their reunion; he turned around and marched inside. It was easy for Kol to be "the fun uncle", he didn't have to deal with her tantrums, he could just leave. Sometimes Klaus had considered doing the same thing, especially when the girl acted like some ungrateful brat, but the truth was that despite of their differences, he loved her, like she would be his own child. She didn't fight with Elijah or Rebekah, probably because they were so mushy with her, they didn't deny anything from her.

Klaus did, if he thought it was her best interest, even thought that meant he had to deal with her tantrums. His siblings didn't seem to realize that despite of her appearance, she wasn't that timid little girl anymore. He hadn't really wanted to accept that either, it was easier to just see her as a child. Unfortunately that wasn't the case; she had become an annoyingly stubborn young woman. He felt completely frustrated when he marched to the library, Elijah was there reading.

"Damn it!" Klaus snapped and kicked a chair.

"Is something wrong?" Elijah asked without turning his eyes from his book.

"You could say that," Klaus replied tensely. "Eva."

Elijah looked up immediately.

"Have something happened, is she alright…"

"Yes, yes, she is fine," Klaus huffed. "For now."

"What do you mean?"

"The boy," Klaus snapped.

Elijah looked gloomy.

"Yes…I know what you mean," he muttered.

Klaus paced back and worth, running his fingers through his hair.

"I realize I am not the best person to say this, but that is not a healthy relationship."

Elijah sighed and nodded.

"I know, I have tried to…explain that to her, but she keeps saying that she loves the boy, she is convinced that they will find a way to be together. I hoped that after she understands she won't grow…"

They were both quiet for a while before Elijah continued.

"She asked me to turn the boy."

Klaus stopped pacing and turned to look at him.

"Tell me you declined."

Elijah looked uncomfortable.

"I…promised to take the matter under advisement," he muttered.

Klaus rolled his eyes.

"Let me guess, she cried and begged until you gave in? She really has you wrapped around her little finger."

Elijah's eyebrows furrowed, clearly he didn't appreciate what his brother was saying.

"She has been through a lot, Niklaus…"

"Yes, I am not denying that, but do you honestly think that a twisted travesty of a relationship would somehow help her? We both know she wants more than friendship with that boy and she can never have that. Fair? No, but it is the reality."

"I definitely agree," Kol huffed while entering the room. "Why the hell have you not done something about this sooner?"

"It is not that simple," Elijah replied tensely. "I do not think any of us wants to intentionally cause her pain…"

"How do you think she will feel when she finally faces the reality?" Kol snapped. "The longer she spends with the boy, the harder it is going to be for her. We must fix this now."

A long silence followed his words, they were all probably thinking about the same thing. How could they fix this?

I woke up before the sunrise; I wasn't tired at all even though I had only slept two hours. I had spent almost the whole night catching up with Kol, I always loved to hear about his travels. He had brought me new dolls and a beautiful necklace which I loved; I wanted to wear it when he would take me dancing tonight. I had slowly started to accept the fact that I would stay like this forever, I didn't have much choice but to accept it. Klaus and Kol hadn't done this to me on purpose, I was a mistake, but that didn't mean I couldn't find ways to enjoy this life.

I had thought about my human life a lot and reached the conclusion that maybe in some way Klaus and Kol had done me a favor, I may not be alive anymore if I would have stayed as a human. Of course I wished that I would have been at least a little older when I had become what I was now, but what was done was done, there was nothing I could do to change that. I had a family who loved me, I had a safe home and I had Owen, it would have been ungrateful to complain.

I loved when Owen held me, sometimes he even kissed my cheek, but that was all. I would have wanted more and I hoped that after he would become like me, we would find a way to be a real couple. Unfortunately I didn't have much knowledge about those things, but I felt some kind of tingling when he touched me and I was very attracted to him. I had talked to Rebekah about it, hoping for some guidance, but she hadn't said much, she had seemed upset.

I stretched my arms before getting up; the first sunrays were already peeking behind the curtains. I chose my favorite blue dress and brushed my long dark hair in front of the mirror. Maybe my body was small, but I thought that I looked pretty. Papa, Kol and even Klaus thought that I was pretty or at least cute. I didn't really want to be cute, but I could live with that. I was in a good mood and I wanted to surprise Owen, so I went to the kitchen and asked some breakfast for him, he was probably still in his room. I carried the tray to his door and knocked, but I didn't get any answer.

"Owen?" I said and knocked again.

Maybe he had gone to the stables or something; I decided to take the tray inside. His room was very tidy and his bed had been made already, it seemed that he hadn't slept in his bed at all. Suddenly I had a bad feeling; I placed the tray on a small table and looked around. All his clothes and his other belongings were gone. No, this couldn't be happening… Finally I noticed an envelope on the bedside table, my name was written on it with Owens handwriting. It took few minutes before I managed to pick the envelope up and take the letter out.

Dear Eva

This is the hardest thing I have ever had to do, but I cannot go on like this anymore, I cannot live in a lie. You are the sweetest girl I have ever met, but let's be honest; I cannot be what you want me to be and you cannot give me what I need. I know I have no right to ask for your forgiveness, I only ask you to know that I love you with all my heart and I always will. Goodbye.

Owen