𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𓆩𝐤𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐬 𝐦𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐨𝐧𓆪

𝟬𝟰.

AS DAYS PASSED BY AND OVER by two months, the blonde and brunette had only gotten closer with a strong friendship. Cora also found herself bumping into both Rebekahs brothers, Elijah and Klaus. Elijahs was a few times when he would go to the library and Klaus— she would find him everywhere and came with the conclusion he was following her.

Elijah wasn't bad, very formal and respectful. She noticed the kind and softness he held for women, treating them not any lower than men. Like, when most gentlemen would go to the library, they would question why she would work or if she could even read but Elijah only smiled lightly and made small conversation before leaving to do what he wanted.

Cora had pushed the thoughts away and focused on her job and reading, she found herself slowly moving on (besides the nightmares). She noticed she began moving on when she no longer felt saddened by the sight of a red rose that Damon would always get her after war. Or when she would sneak to the library at night for more books after finishing one.

Right now, she was gardening around the front porch of her house, wearing gloves that were made for gardening and began placing the seeds inside before placing the soil and mud back on top and sprinkling a light amount of water then standing up only to be met by a hard chest that caught her.

Cora looked up to see the familiar sea blue eyes. "Klaus, what a surprise." She spoke sarcastically, being used to bumping into him and he chuckled, slowly removing his hand from her waist as she took a step forward. "How can I help you...in my porch?" She took off the gloves.

Klaus smirked in amusement, his hands going behind his back. "I was taking a walk around and couldn't help but come across your house."

"Oh." Cora didn't know how to reply to that. She looked around her garden and set her eyes on the round table with two seats. "Well, could I get you some tea...or anything?"

Klaus chuckled again, knowing he didn't need tea to survive— or anything in that matter except the blood running through her veins. She bit her lip, waiting for a response while he continued to study her, his lips slowly curling up.

He wanted to understand why Rebekah, after almost a thousand years of living, would want friendship, especially with a mortal. He suspected she was compelled until he noticed her willingly talking to the blonde. Klaus could tell there was more to her and her background but what?

Cora cleared her throat, pulling him out of his thoughts and he nodded. "Of course, could I come in, love?" He persistently asked, taking a step forward.

"It's a lovely day." Cora giggled, oblivious to the real reason, "I was planning on drinking by myself out here but now that you're here, might as well come to use." She walked in her house leaving him standing there, dumbstruck.

Klaus shook his head and walked over to the table, he pulled out a chair and took a seat, noticing a book was placed and he raised a brow before taking it. "Romeo and Juliet." He let out a quiet scoff, flickering through the pages. "Could you be more predictable?" He quietly questioned but of course, got no response.

He heard her footsteps from inside the house, cups clinging and the kettle going loud, he heard her pouring the drink then mixing it together. Inside the house, Cora finished the drinks and hurried to her bedroom, picking up a handkerchief and wiping the dirt from her face before walking out then back to the kitchen, picking up the two cups of tea and going out.

Klaus closed the book and she placed the drinks down, pulling out a chair and taking a seat. He took the drink and bought it to his nose, sniffing it while she stared at him strangely. "I didn't poison it." She pointed out and he squinted his eyes at her.