The Beauty of Being Numb | Klaus Hargreeves x Reader

Childhood Traumas

Diego looks at (Y/N) like a deer in the headlights as the elevator descends. He doesn't know what to say, he had expected everyone else to defend and support him, but her; especially considering what she said at the funeral.

On the other hand, (Y/N) is so mad, she starts feeling hot and her left eye twitches slightly. Now she understands Diego, why he had so much hatred towards his father, and why he isn't able to forgive him.

-Th...Tha...Thanks- he stutters almost in a whisper.

Hearing him makes her factions soften and she smiles comfortingly at him.

-You shouldn't thank me, Diego. I just did what any slightly moral person would do- she scoffs-. I can't believe any of the others said anything! How dare them? I mean, they're your siblings and they just let him talk all that... Agh! And don't get me started on Klaus.

The doors open as she starts ranting about her boyfriend's attitude during the supper and Diego follows her outside, where a black car is parked right at the entrance. Too distracted in her own thoughts, (Y/N) doesn't notice when Two leaves her side and stomps to the car. He taps on the glass, scaring Grace.

-You again?- she sighs, displeased,-. Why are you followin' us?

Diego pulls out a photograph from his pocket at the same time (Y/N) notices his absence.

-Diego?- she turns confused, seeing him some steps away-. What are you doing?

-I just wanna show you something- Diego ignores her friend as she approaches him.

The blonde pulls the window down, takes the photo, and closes it again.

-Oh, Heiliger Strohsack! (Oh, for god!) Grace?- (Y/N) is surprised.

She just looks at her weirdly, turning to Diego instead:

-What is this?

-Your boyfriend isn't the nice guy you think he is.

-Oh, Diego, let's go- his friend tries to stop him.

-NO! Listen, Grace, he and his nasty little squad of lizard people are planning to kill Kennedy the day after tomorrow.

-I don't understand.

-Neither of you knows when to stop, right?- (Y/N) takes him by the arm, her eyes glowing-. That's enough, we're leaving.

He can only nod, reluctant.

-Sorry for the inconvenience, ma'am. Have a good night.

-Think about it, Grace!- Two warns before his friend glares at him and almost pushes him in her car- We have to stop him!

-Diego, quit!

He rolls his eyes.

-Where are we going? You're not waiting for Klaus?

-He can find his way back to the Smurf's Village he runs, on his own- she almost spits-. I'm taking you to Elliot's, so you don't cause any more problems. Then I'll go check my stupid boyfriend doesn't do anything dumb since this is the first time he's been drunk in years. Any objection to the plan, Diego?

-Well...

-Great! Then, let's get going.

The man grunts as she starts the car.

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As (Y/N) arrives at the mansion an hour later, Klaus is already there. She finds him sitting on a cushion, looking at the empty space in front of him, alert and shacking.

-What did you take this time?- she asks, mad, passing him by to lay on the bed behind him.

-Nothing, unfortunately.

-Then why the paintings are suddenly so interesting to you?

-I'm not looking at the painting, I'm watching out for Ben.

-Why?- (Y/N) takes off her top and then her skirt-. Is he telling you how much of an asshole you were at dinner? Because you and your whole family, if one can call it like that, were. You let Diego die alone without even batting an eye!

It's like Klaus doesn't hear her because he doesn't even turn to see her. Or maybe, he just doesn't care enough.

-After you left, Ben decided it was a great idea to enter my goddam body. It lasted just a few seconds, but it felt like someone was chewing my insides. It was disgusting.

-I didn't know he could that- she puts one of his shirts on.

-Neither did I! And now, he won't stop being a bastard, and is waiting for me to fall asleep, or distracted, to do it again.

-So your plan is to stay there all night, just... Staring at each other?

-I don't have a better idea, do you?

She just sighs, shaking her head, and snuggles in bed, facing the balcony. Klaus turns and crawls to her side, keeping close attention to Ben, on the other side of the room.

-Hey- he kisses her shoulder-. Don't get mad at me. I...I just can't. None of us, actually.

-You're not children anymore, Klaus.

-But he makes us feel like that. You should understand better than anyone, love- he caresses her cheek softly-. How did you feel when you realized Kurt was actually Zephyrus.

The sole mention of that name makes her shiver and nauseous. She felt like an eleven-year-old girl, hiding under the blankets, hearing his steps coming closer. How she cried desperately until she felt her chest would explode or how terrified she felt even when she heard him breathing.

-I'm sorry, I didn't want to sound so mean- (Y/N) turns to face Klaus-. But seeing Diego like that... It broke my heart. You all are a family to me, and I won't let anyone, not even Sir Reginald, hurt you ever again.

-I know- he gives her a peck, making her smile-. I'm sure the others feel the same way.

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When (Y/N) wakes up the next morning by a follower, her boyfriend still looking straight in front of him, dark circles under his puffy eyes.

-They're looking for you- the blonde girl at the door points her.

-Who?

-General Kennedy- she doesn't seem impressed.

-What?

(Y/N) gets off the bed as Klaus looks at her with a raised eyebrow, to then yawn. She puts her skirt from last night and keeps his shirt.

-You gave him my direction?- he tries to sound offended.

-Of course, I did, but I didn't think he'll show up here.

The blonde girl guides her to the entrance, where Bobby looks stands with flowers around the neck.

-Oh, thank God, I'm not on the wrong address- he kisses her cheek-. So... You joined a cult?

-No...- she doesn't know how to explain it-. It's one of Klaus's siblings cult, we're just staying.

-If you say so.

-What are you doing here?- she notices a car waiting for him.

-I need your help, Jack sent me to talk with the protesters from the other night and things can get pretty bad; he told me to bring you, just in case. You have a gift with people.

-Oh, okay- (Y/N) yawns-. Just let me chain to something more... Presidential.

-Sure thing, I'll wait for you in the car.

She walks back to the master room, where Klaus is beginning to fall asleep.

-Love, I'm going out- she wakes him.

-Where?

-Bobby requires me at a meeting with the protesters of the Stadler's.

-Oh, great. Say hi to Allison from our part- he signs to Ben.

(Y/N) just shakes her head, laughing, before starting to change.