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Present—Mikaelson Compound.

"Catch Hope, Lolly, catch Hope!"

Lola smiled as Hope, now able to walk alone as well as run, ran ahead of her, running around in a circle around the compound. The human girl, walking quickly after the child, chuckled as Hope jumped out of her reach after pausing for a moment.

Hope, dressed in a dress that had been sent to her by Rebekah, stuck her tongue out at the human. Lola made no real effort to run, knowing that Hope liked being chased, feigned shaking her head sadly.

"You're much too fast for Lolly, Hope."

Hope giggled loudly, blue eyes light as she continued to run."Lolly never catch Hope!"

Lola moved quickly, pulling a squealing Hope into her arms, spinning her around in a small circle before she propped the child onto her hip.

"Lolly wins!"

Hope pouted but continued to laugh as Lola tickled her side. The two-year-old wrapped her arms around Lola's neck, laughing loudly as Lola continued to tickle her.

"Let's go visit your daddy, shall we?."

Hope smiled, and Lola turned, about to take the child to Klaus' study where he was working, but the sound of heels made her stop.

"You must be Lola."

The black-haired woman turned around, Hope still in her embrace, and her eyes landed on a young twenty-something woman with dark hair and dark eyes. The brunette crossed her arms over her chest, looking unhappy with Lola, and she didn't know why.

"Who are you?"

"Hayley,"The brunette said, eyes softening as her gaze landed on the child."Hope's mother."

"Oh, hi!"Lola smiled, walking closer, voice bright."Her eyes are Klaus' but the beautiful jawline is yours...I'm a little jealous. Klaus never told me your name. This one clearly missed her mother."

The anger faded from Hayley's face as she heard the sweetness and kindness in Lola's voice. She had been expecting a bitch that refused to allow her near Hope, not the opposite.

"He didn't? What did he say?"

Lola smiled again, bouncing Hope when she began to fuss."Nothing much. I'm just the nanny; it's none of my business."

Hayley smiled, eyes watery as her gaze landed on her daughter."Hey, baby girl, momma missed you."

Lola's eyes widened, and she smiled again, ready to hand over Hope."Sorry! On you go, kiddo, mommy's home."

Hope, as soon as her body was separated from Lola's, began to fuss.

Hayley reached out for the child, but a growl hit her ears.

Feet slammed down on the staircase leading to the compound, and an unhappy Klaus appeared.

He stormed over to the women, a smirk on his face as his gaze landed on Hayley.

"Ah, Hayley, I didn't expect to see you until the next moon," Klaus said, making sure not to say anything that would lead Lola to believe that they weren't human.

Hayley knew this because of Elijah's information.

"Davina helped me."Hayley hissed at Klaus, angry that he was blocking her from Hope."She's magical in the ways of helping those in need."

"Ah, Davina, I'm not surprised."

Lola, sensing the hostility, let out a nervous laugh."Shall I leave you alone? Hope's beginning to get-"

"No, love, it's okay."Klaus stood back, hand on Lola's shoulder."I assume you've exchanged names."

Hayley nodded."Yeah, we have."

Hayley the turned to Klaus, bitterness in her eyes."Hand over Hope, Klaus. I would hate to make a scene."

"Of course, love."Klaus smiled widely, nodding at Lola, who handed over Hope."Just know that if you take one step out of here with our daughter, I'll be forced to take it up with Jackson and it might get hostile."

The silent threat made Hayley glare at him, but her smile returned as she looked at her daughter.

She hugged Hope to her, eyes watering, kissing her daughter's cheek.

"Momma missed you so much, honey."She whispered to her daughter, walking away from the two and further into the compound."You've gotten so big, and uncle Elijah told me you've started walking. Momma's so proud."

Hope giggled, pleased with herself.

Hayley sat down with her daughter in her lap, rocking her back and forth.

Klaus, his anger towards Hayley growing as he remembered he tried to take his little girl from him, let out a long irritated sigh. Hope was quiet, snuggling into her mother as Hayley whispered to her daughter, telling her how much she'd missed her.

Lola and Klaus watched Hayley reunite with her daughter before she stood, standing in front of Klaus. She wanted to talk, not to fight, she knew that she wouldn't win.

"Momma will catch up with you, baby girl, all right?"

Hope lifted her head from Hayley's shoulder as she saw Lola.

"Lolly!"

Hayley turned to Lola, pressing a kiss to Hope's forehead."Can you take her to her room? I want to talk to Klaus."

"Sure."Lola smiled, taking Hope into her arms, noticing the tension."Come on, kiddo, let's go play."

Hope giggled, arms winding around Lola, as Hayley watched.

It was evident how much Hope adored Lola.

The two hybrid watched as Lola moved upstairs with Hope, out of earshot. The female hybrid turned to the father of her child, looking like she wanted to attack him but she knew that would win, he was stronger than her.

"You're mad. I get it."Hayley said to Klaus, swallowing her anger.

"I have the right to be mad."Klaus leered at the mother of his child, growling."You're lucky, love. Those who have tried to take Hope from me are no longer breathing."

"I was trying to keep her safe."

"You put her in more danger."

Hayley was about to yell back, but she held up her hand, exhaling softly."We can fight till the end of the world, Klaus, but only one person is suffering here, and that's our little girl."

"She's ours now, is she? Funny how she's ours when you want something."

"Klaus, you can't keep me from her."

"I'm not trying to, little wolf, you may see Hope whenever you wish since you've realised your mistake."Klaus grinned when Hayley glared up at him."But she lives under my roof. You are more than welcome to move back in."

"Over my dead body."

"As you wish."

Hayley looked at Klaus once more before she started to walk away. She gasped in shock as he grabbed her by the wrist, pushing her against the wall by the throat. She choked for air as he lifted her into the air, his eyes turning amber.

"Remember this, love."Klaus whispered as he moved closer to Hayley, anger in his voice."You tried to take Hope from me, and you failed while many died in the process. If I tried the same thing, I'd succeed but, unlike you, I never wished to replace your role in her life."

Klaus sent Hayley a wicked smirk as he added."Attempt to replace me in her life again and Jackson will pay the price as well as many others you care about. Do you understand me?"

She choked as he tightened his grip around her throat."Go to hell!"

Klaus smiled at her before letting Hayley go.

"Splendid."

"...sleep well, love."

Hope's head rested on his shoulder as he pulled back her blanket before placing her gently into the crib, smiling when she instantly tugged Wolfy into her embrace as he pulled the blanket up. Hope yawned as Klaus hummed to her, fingers brushing her cheek. She was the most beautiful and precious creature in the world to him and everytime he looked at her, he found himself loving her more than he did before which he had thought impossible.

He'd kill anyone who'd attempt to take her away from him.

"Daddy loves you."

He leaned down and kissed her forehead before leaving her room.

Klaus smiled as he began to make his way down the stairs to the next floor.

Then the smile suddenly faded as he found himself looking into the eyes of his elder sister.

Klaus stopped at the last step, a long sigh leaving him as he met Freya's gaze.

"Freya."

"You're been avoiding me, Niklaus."She crossed her arms over her chest, looking up at him."We must talk. The tension in the home isn't good for the child."

"The tension in the home wouldn't have been created if my dear sister had remained loyal."

"I am loyal."Freya hissed through clenched teeth."To you and Elijah, I am not taking sides."

Klaus stepped closer, looking down at his elder sister who raised her chin defiantly. That was what he loved about Freya the most, her stubbornness and how she stood up to him. But at that moment all his fondness left as he remembered her not defending him against Elijah.

"If you aren't taking my side, then you're against me, and that is something I don't suggest."

Freya glared up at Klaus, eyes darkening."And I don't advise you to use that tone with me again before I teach you how to respect your elders."

Klaus let out a chuckle as he raised his head, eyes leaving Freya's as he attempted to calm down before he woke his little girl. A dark look appeared in his eyes as he clenched his fists by his sides, showing just how much he was refraining from snapping.

"Sisters."Klaus mumbled as he pursed his lips, shaking his head."Young, old, in a different body or their own, they're a pain in the arse."

The Original hybrid finally looked down at his elder sister."I'll give respect to those who I deem trustworthy and those I trust are where I just came from."

Klaus turned back around and made his way back up the stairs to the floor that held his daughter and her carer. He ignored Freya's words of protest as he turned out of her view, leaving her standing at the bottom of the stairs alone.

"Niklaus!"

Freya watched him; a hurt look in her eyes as she heard him mumble underneath his breath before she turned and made her way back down the stairs.

There was no use talking to Klaus when he was in a dark mood.

"...always and forever indeed."

Klaus mumbled underneath his breath as he paced back and forth outside his daughter's bedroom, running a frustrated hand over his face. Growls ripped from his throat as he tried to keep a lid on his temper, his eyes flashing amber as his wolf howled for him to spill blood. Klaus rolled his shoulders back as he straightened, trying to stop himself from swearing so that Hope wouldn't wake up to her father in a mood.

Klaus grumbled once again, this time, a little louder.

Then he heard a door open.

The Original hybrid turned around to see a concerned looking Lola staring up at him.

Her black hair was tied up in a messy ponytail instead of framing her face like it usually did.

He didn't like it, he preferred her hair down and tumbling down her shoulders.

He was torn from his daze as she spoke, tone laced with sleep."Is there something wrong?"

Klaus' rage was replaced with hunger as he allowed his blue eyes to settle on Lola's plump lips before they trailed down her body, settling on her bare legs. She wore shorts that were covered in small cat faces and the top read 'cat nap' and was also covered in cat faces.

"Is Hope okay?"

Klaus blinked as he saw her staring up at him, forcing a smile on his lips as he shook his head."Hope's fine; she's sleeping. Just a little family squabble, love."

"Is that why you're up here?"

Klaus nodded, trying to hide his pain over his family."No doubt Freya has called Elijah and my brother just loves to give lectures."

Lola chewed her bottom lip, looking like she was trying to decide something before she moved backwards, opening her door wider.

"Do you want to come in until they cool off?"

Klaus bit back a nod as he said."I wouldn't want to impose on your sleeping, love, besides there's plenty of spare rooms for me to hide out in."

"It's your home, and they won't come looking for you in here, right?"

She opened her door wider, offering him a kind smile and Klaus didn't have to be told twice. The Original hybrid entered the room, eyes trailing around as she shut the door behind them. He hadn't been in the bedroom since Lola had moved in.

The large bed was underneath the large window, and the only light in the room was the moon shining in and on the bed next to her was a teddy he had noticed her bringing in with her when she moved in. It had been from her grandmother given to her on her fifth birthday. There was a large wardrobe that dated back years, one of Rebekah's must haves, and across from it, there was a small desk with a lamp and a large stack of books that belonged to Lola with a comfy-looking chair next to it.

Klaus chuckled as his eyes landed on her teddy that was underneath the part of the duvet that had been covering her.

"Are you laughing at Mr Cuggles?"

He smirked and turned around to face her."Mr Cuggles?"

"Yep. Hugs for when I'm upset or just happy and cuddles for night time."She said without an ounce of shame before turning around and walking over to her bed, sitting down on the bottom."Everyone loves cuggles."

Klaus raised an eyebrow, a teasing one.

"Is that right?"

She nodded strongly."Uh-huh. Everyone loves hugs. Hope loves hugs, and she gives the best hugs."

"She does."Klaus agreed with a laugh."It's the best part of my day."

The human girl smiled up at him when she saw the pure adoration in his eyes as he mentioned his little girl. She had watched them together whenever he returned from a business meeting or anything of the sort. The way his face would light up when she happily called out for him whenever he entered the room.

"I know, I've seen it."Lola said as she toyed with the throw of the bed."I've said it before, but she's a true daddy's girl. It takes one to know one."

"Are you close with your father, love?"

She nodded with a happy smile, tucking loose strands of her hair behind her ear."He's my best friend."

"I remember you said you wanted a sibling but you fifty percent of the time they're a pain in the arse."

"Really?"

"Yes, you're lucky, love. Nobody to break your trust or leave you."Klaus said without thinking, accidentally speaking his mind and his eyes widened in shame when he realized that.

Lola's eyes also widened but not in shame or pity, in worry.

For Klaus.

"I'm sorry."She stated, still toying with the throw."But nothing compares to a child's love and, trust me when I say that Hope will always love you. I can see it in her eyes."

Klaus forced a chuckle, but it was clear that he was touched by her words."No need to be sorry, love, I'm fine."

She just nodded, sending that he didn't want to speak of the subject anymore. The black haired woman opened her mouth to change the subject, but loose strands of her hair fell in front of her eyes. She sighed, moving it away but it happened again.

"Damn it."She mumbled, pulling out her hair tie."The reason I tie you up is so that you don't get in my face when I'm sleeping and, I know I'm not sleeping, but it still doesn't mean you're not a pain."

Klaus watched, fingers itching to pull the hair tie from her hand as she pulled her hair up with her hands, fingers combing through the black locks to make sure that she had them all. Klaus moved closer, standing over the young girl who was too busy trying to tie up her hair to notice the hybrid.

She moaned in frustration as her hair brushed her cheek again, sliding through her fingers."I'm going to chop you all off one of these-"

"Don't do that, love."Klaus suddenly spoke, unable to stop his hand as he grabbed the hand that held the hair tie."Your hair is lovely; it frames your beguiling face beautifully as well as bringing out those eyes of yours."

Lola didn't say anything as Klaus pulled the hair tie from her fingers and tossed it aside before he threaded his fingers through her silky locks, smiling to himself as it tumbled down her shoulders.

"There. Much better."He mumbled, about to pull away but his body didn't seem to want to work with his mind.

His fingers trailed down her cheek, and the skin contact made a shock run throughout his body, especially since he heard her heart begin to race up. She offered him a hesitant smile as he stared at her before she looked away, suddenly finding the floor interesting.

He kneeled down in front of her, a long sigh leaving him as he lifted her head with his finger underneath her chin.

"Love-"

Lola, suddenly growing confident, raised her head and met his gaze.

"You're lonely, aren't you?"Lola mumbled, her hand grabbing his hand from her chin and holding it tight."That's you were outside."

"I'm not..."He couldn't say the word she'd called him."I have my daughter; that's all that matters."

"Yes, but who are you to turn to when you can't trust your siblings?"She asked, hands on his shoulders, a comforting smile on her face."Do you want a cuggle?"

He couldn't stop the laugh that left him.

"Love, I'm a thous-"He quickly stopped himself, adding."I'm a grown man; I don't need, uh, cuggles."

She shook her head as if his words were the most ridiculous thing she'd ever heard."That's just silly."

The young woman got up, grabbing him and pulling the hybrid to his feet. He didn't find himself pulling away as she led him to her large bed, making sure to place her teddy on her side before she pulled the duvet back.

Klaus, despite able to take his hand away from hers due to his strength, didn't fight but did protest."Lola-"

She waggled a finger at him, tutting.

When she noticed Klaus' hesitance, as if he were handing over his heart and soul despite how simple it was, she stepped forward."I won't tell anyone; you can trust me. I won't tell anyone that you slept on a bed that has pink polka dot sheets. I promise."

Klaus rolled his eyes as if he were doing her a favour and got onto the bed.

The human girl followed him, pulling the duvet up over the two of them, the moonlight shining on them as Lola, making sure to place her teddy in between them, put her head on Klaus' shoulder. She showed no fear as she curled up into him.

Of course, she showed no fear, she thinks you're human.

"Love, I'm never going to be able to-"

She swiped at him with the hand of her teddy, hushing him."Shhhh, you've clearly not had a good night's rest in ages. Cuggles heals everything."

While Lola soon fell asleep, Klaus forced himself to remain awake, defiant to prove her wrong.

I'm Klaus Mikaelson. I will not allow myself to be lowered to...to this!

He forced his eyes to remain open even as Lola's leg swung over him, her head moving to his chest, just above his heart.

He mainly fought as his eyes began to droop, and one of his hands found itself on her still hung down hair, fingers running through the long locks. She let out a moan, burying herself deeper into his embrace, arm tightening around him.

He would never admit that he shuffled closer so that they were both resting on the same pillow.

He would also never admit that he, for the first time in weeks, dreamt.

Thanks for reading!

I forced myself to write a longer chapter to make up for being gone for so long. I'm sorry!

This chapter is mainly about Lola and Klaus creating an emotional/trusting attachment so that it's not just about him obsessing over her. While Klaus has his princess, who he adores, he needs an adult connection, someone he can turn to without asking for the comfort.

Also, do you like him obsessing over her?

Do you think Klaus is a fan of cuggles now?

I hope you liked it and, if you want more, please leave a review.