Too young, too fragile (Klaus Mikaelson ff)

Chapter 5

After the incident with Mikael Elijah texted Caroline to wait a bit longer. He doesn't want her to meet even accidentally with their abusive father, making a tool from her to hurt Nik. Caroline agreed so the clock was ticking 11pm when she knocked.

Niklaus was laying on Elijah's lap, seemingly asleep but not really. Elijah was stroking his hair gently in order to keep him as calm as possible.

-Hey, good to see you guys - Caroline whispered

-No need to whisper, love, I'm fully awake just resting my eyes

-Huh you're grumpy today

-I'm sincerely sorry for my blunt behaviour, I had a rough day.

-You're forgiven Klaus - she gave a light kiss on the sleeping man's lips

-You're lip gloss tastes like peaches

-They supposed to be strawberry scented - she looked surprised - well fair enough, you like both

-Miss Forbes, I suppose you intend to stay for the night. May I show you the guest room?

-Yes, but it can wait. I just got here. I want to bully my Klaus a little.

-Elijah... - Klaus rolled so he could see his brother's face, his greenish blue eyes were empty

-Everything okay?

Niklaus shook his head slowly but steadily.

-Do you feel light headed or nauseous or a seizure is coming?

-Nauseous...

Elijah carefully slipped out and started searching for a docking and ran back to his side just in time. He sit behind his baby brother and held his body tight so he wouldn't pull his muscles while vomiting. When he was done Elijah, always the caring, wiped off his face.

-My mouth hurts...

-Yeah it's a little bloody. Don't worry it will pass by tomorrow. I think it's time for your evening medications.

-Do I really have to take them? - his eyes were begging

-I'm sorry brother but yes, you need them to feel better. Doctor Laughlin is coming tomorrow and it would be great if you would be awake and tell her what we talked about earlier, you need to get some sleep.

-Fine... - Niklaus stood up, maybe a little fast because he fell right back to couch, Elijah catched him luckily - Maybe this time you can help me... - he said defeated

-I'm gonna lift you up.

He slipped his hands gently under Niklaus' body, he was surprised how light his body got and how easy it was to lift him. Klaus laid his head on his big brother's chest, leaning on him for comfort.

Caroline walked after them, she was in shock but didn't want to show. She was worried sick about her friend already, but now the alarm bells couldn't be quieted. She took it upon herself to search for the guest, which she succeeded with.

Elijah stayed in Klaus' room for the night, closely paying attention to every little movement his baby brother did. By the morning he was convinced about what Nik said the other day, he hadn't slept anything Elijah thought. Elijah had a hard time looking at his face, seeing the pain in his facial expressions.

Doctor Laughlin arrived just a little after Elijah helped Klaus get dressed and wash himself. They discussed Niklaus' treatment going forward and Elijah told everything Klaus had yesterday, since he saw he wasn't going to do that. Jo suggested they try giving the medications through an IV, Niklaus first protested but then agreed. She prescribed him stronger painkillers, anti nausea medication, sleeping pills and appetite stimulants after she saw how much weight he lost in the last two months.

-Elijah, I'd like to teach you how you place the IV.

She took out the sterile supplies from her bag and asked Klaus to give his hand to her. She disinfected the area on the back of his hand then motioned Elijah, who was holding his other hand, to pay close attention. The needle went in and Klaus started gasping for air, you could tell he was in immense pain.

-Can we stop for now? He is hurting.

-We can take a break, yes, but then we have to continue.

-Can you give me my glass please? - Klaus reached for it but it was too far, Elijah handed it to him gently, he spilled it accidentally - Sorry, didn't mean to...

-It's okay, it will dry in no time.

-Do you have trouble with coordination Niklaus?

-No doc, it was just an accident, and please call me Klaus, Niklaus is so formal and Elijah is the formal brother not me.

-Then which one are you, Klaus?

-The creative burden on everyone's back - he laughed with turned into a coughing fit

-You are not a burden, brother, and you know that.

-Yeah, surely caring for your sick brother instead of living your own life, dating and everything isn't a burden. That's why I didn't tell you when things took a turn to the wrong, but Hope couldn't keep her mouth...

-Fortunately she called me yes. You could have died, Nik. Died. In front of your toddler daughter, who God knows what have seen while you refused to ask for my help. And I'm guessing you still haven't told me the full truth! - Elijah's voice carried an upset tone unusually for him

-I'm sorry...

-Well, if you two have discussed the family drama can we please continue? I have other duties to attend to.

-Of course, we're sorry for keeping you up.

She showed Elijah how to insert medication in the IV and how he can add the infusion bags which will help to keep Klaus hydrated, then gave them her personal phone number they can call if anything happens. Just in case.

She privately told Elijah to keep a closer eye on him and to help him despite facing constant refusal. She expressed concern regarding Klaus' motor skills, and told Elijah to keep track of his body temperature, blood pressure and how many times he has trouble coordinating, and that was it for today.