Saved By A Mikaelson (Loving a Mikaelson AU)

Chapter 21: His Secrets

Chapter 21: His Secrets

Song: A Drop in the Ocean- Ron Pope

"If you want to change things, you're going to have to go out there and change them yourself, because there are no fairy godmothers in this world."

-Emma Swan

+ + + + + 

At last, we eat.

Or, well, I eat.  

"Don't you want any?" I ask. "They're heaven." Kol hasn't even made a move to get a plate, and I'm already shoveling the eggs into my mouth at record speed. He shakes his head, making a face. "I'd really rather not."

"Well, they're really good. Tell me your secret."

He laughs. "Which one?"

I roll my eyes, still smiling. "I assume the recipe is the only one you're willing to share with me at this point in our relationship."

"And what kind of relationship is that?" He grins teasingly.

"I have absolutely no idea."

"Nik taught me how to make the eggs. You'll have to ask him. That is, if I'd ever let you do such a thing."

"I bet he would tell me all your secrets." I wonder aloud. "I'm sure it would give him the up-most satisfaction to do so. But please don't ask him. I would rather you hear everything from me. He'll warp the story to make himself look better and I worse. Besides, you will think very low of me when you find out. My brother will take advantage of that and turn you against me."

"Don't act like I'm capable of being so repulsed by you that I'd never speak to you again or something."

"That's not what I'm saying at all. I believe you would run, screaming. I think you would become terrified of me and run far, far, away."

"But you would stay for me. If you knew all my secrets."

"There is a high possibility I am already aware of your secrets, and besides, mine are far worse than yours. It will do you well to trust me on that at the very least."

"I just want to feel like I know you."

He smiles. "I assure you that you know me better than anyone. More than my family, or anyone else I have ever known. You, Lacey, know the things that matter."

"But not the things you think don't matter?"

He just shrugs. "Sweetheart, I think you're becoming obsessed with me." He winks for effect. 

I scowl. "I'm not obsessed. What do you think you are? Cocaine? You're not an addiction. I am very much capable of resisting you, but you already know that. Anyway, I'm a very good digger. I might just find out myself."

"I'm sure you are, but I highly doubt it."

"And Elijah and Rebekah wouldn't tell me?" I ask, feeling like I'm overstepping my boundaries just a little, but continuing anyway. He shakes his head. "Elijah is loyal to his family, and Rebekah wouldn't even give you the time of day." My eyebrows furrow. "No offense." He adds.

"You really won't tell me yourself?" 

"You barely like me now," He points out. "You would never look at me the same way again if you knew all of my secrets."

"You think I don't like you? Do you assume I just kiss anyone that I can't stand? Is that what you think? I don't understand you at all. I like you plenty, Kol. I kind of have to, even without that. You took me in. I don't know why, and you're probably barking mad for doing so, but you're kind of all I have."

He smiles. "Don't worry, love. You're kind of all I have too. And I'm not going anywhere."

"Then tell me. I want to know. You know perfectly well I don't have anywhere to run even if I wanted to."

"You didn't have anywhere to run to when I met you, did you? And yet there you were on the sidewalk."

"Well..." 

"My point has been made. You would run from me without looking back."

"No, Kol. I wouldn't. I hated that family. I don't hate you. And there is nothing you can possibly tell me that would make me hate you. I get that you're scared, because I'm scared too. I just want you to know that you don't have to hide from me. I see you. Just like you saw me."

He grins, shaking his head. "You are barking. C'mere."

I shyly walk towards him, unsure of his next move. I'm met with only sincerity. He wraps his arms around me, and looks into my eyes, almost as if he's seeing into my soul. "Let me enjoy you before you leave me. I can't tell you yet."

"Kol - "

"Trust me, sweetheart. Things won't end well for us. That I can guarentee. At least give me the benefit of the doubt for the time being."

I sigh. "Don't think I'm letting this go, Kol Mikaelson. It might work on other girls, your sweet words and your hybrid accent. But I can see what you're doing."

He laughs. "I wouldn't expect anything less."

And with those final words, he's kissing me again. And god knows I don't have to think twice about kissing him back.

omg we don't have school for the rest of this week too snow ily but I swear if you mess up my summer or my camp we're going to have a problem.