The Prince of Mystic Falls

31. Slow Healing

Pairing: Elijah/Rebekah, wooden spoon/cutting board

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Klaus left the boys and went down to the main kitchen to get some blood for himself to drink. He returned his handy paddle to the drawer and hoped it would stay untouched for a while, though he wasn't overly confident that would happen. Klaus also thought the boys might need a few minutes to talk privately.

Matt was lying on his stomach to keep pressure off his sore behind. He turned his head to look at Jeremy and Tyler.

"Are you guys sure you don't mind sleeping in here tonight? I wanted to talk to you. I mean it's not weird or anything is it?" Matt said sheepishly.

"Um, three or four guys sleeping in the same bed. Yeah, it's weird but no one needs to know," Jeremy said getting in the bed next to Matt.

"Honestly, I'm happy to sleep here tonight," Tyler admitted also getting under the covers.

The other two looked at him surprised. If the football team heard him, he'd never hear the end of it.

"I've been having some pretty nasty dreams. Like about my dad and hunters. I just-, never mind, man. What did you want to talk about?" Tyler asked.

"I guess I just wanted to say that I was sorry for being such a dick lately. Jeremy, about yesterday, the cable thing...I shouldn't have tried to get you in trouble. Also, I'm sorry for trying to bribe you both to do my homework. I was dumb to go out when I was grounded. That isn't cool," Matt said staring forward at the pillow in front of him.

"Matt, they were going to find out anyway about the porn. And you know, we are here to help with academic shit if you need it, okay? Just don't worry about it. We're here for you. It looks like you learned your lesson since you can't seem to flip over," Jeremy smiled.

Tyler advocated, "We could give you a few swats on that burnin' ass of yours if that helps your guilt go away."
"Do not touch my ass, please. I seriously feel like it could fry an egg right now it's so hot. That paddle stings like little bees or something," Matt admitted.

Jeremy patted Matt's back, "Don't worry, man. I won't let him smack you. I'll just tell Dad that it was really Tyler who ran up the porn bill!"
Tyler punched him, "You promised you wouldn't tell. I know you watched that last movie I rented, too. Do not lie, dude."
"Fine, I watched one and it was...interesting," Jeremy blushed.

"Getting tired, boys?" Klaus said with his mug of blood in hand.

"Yeah, Dad. We were just asking if Matt wanted us to tutor him in math tomorrow. You know, I got an A in algebra last year. I have a lot I can teach him," Tyler effused.

"I'm sure that would do wonders for his test scores and his sore behind. I think it is a splendid idea! Now shut your eyes and go to bed, it's been a long few days," Klaus said finishing his blood and getting in the bed beside Tyler. He put his arm on his pillow and stroked his hair.

Klaus waited until Jeremy and Matt were asleep before asking, "You have been having wolf dreams, haven't you?"
"How did you know?" Tyler asked amazed.

"I've been having them, too," Klaus admitted

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"Marcel, Mikael is still out there. Now, my mother and Dahlia, it is not safe. If we don't help Dahlia bring back Finn, she said all of our first borns will be hers. I mean, what if, someday?" Rebekah looked at him hopefully.

Marcel had grabbed her and said, "Rebekah Mikaelson, are you saying you want to have a baby with me."

"Yes, you fool, but someday in the future. Not now. I just can't let you go again and you know Klaus,-" Rebekah started.