Too young, too fragile (Klaus Mikaelson ff)

Chapter 7

Henrik ran to the nearest tree and started climbing on it, but soon found out it's not an option, the lowest branch was well above his head. In an attempt to get away he went into the crawl space, he couldn't go far in but it still gave him some security.

Just a few minutes passed before Klaus found him and sat down near the opening of the crawl space.

-Do you want to talk about it, Hen? - his voice was cracked and shaky but you could feel the warmness and good intention in it

-I miss mom... Everything is so different and I don't know how to cope with it. I miss what we had back then, the homeschooling, all the time we spent together and the quiet of the woods around us. Now everything is so loud and fast and I barely see you and Finn and Kol and Elijah. Yes Bekah lives with us but that's not the same...

-You know I'm here for you anytime. You can come to me or call me even if it's the middle of the night.

-Nik you're sick, you don't even care about yourself, how could you take care of me? Seriously... You need to let 'Lijah help you for Odin's sake! I don't want you to die, Nik! You're my only sibling who at least try to get me - he broke down crying and finally crawled out of the crawl space and Klaus instantly hugged him

-I don't do it on purpose. It's just hard to ask for and accept help in things I was able to do.

-I know but please can you just try? I can't lose you too! - they hugged each other until Henrik was finally a little bit calmer

-I think I can help you with homework, after school everyday if you'd like that. Like the old times when we practiced runes together, and you aced that.

-I'd love that... I'm so behind on everything and I'm failing my tests...

-Henrik! Why didn't you tell us?

-I was ashamed...Everyone called me a dummy and they made fun of me all the time, especially when I struggled.

-What if you make a list about what you struggle with and we go one by one? We can solve everything together.

-I do it by tomorrow. Can I sleep here tonight with you?

-Yes of course Hen. Now let's go in, I think we both could use some sleep.

As this being said they went back to the house, Henrik ran to Klaus' room and Elijah helped Klaus. They slept together that night.

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Hope ran to Elijah.

-Uncle Elijah, do you hear this? - she grabbed his hand and led to the window - Daddy sounds so weird... What is he saying?

-He is speaking old norse sweety. -Elijah lifted her up - It's a very old language we were taught by your grandma and grandpa. We only spoke this language before Finn moved out, after that when he visited us he would teach us English step by step so we would have it easier when we moved out. Then happened the thing I told you about and it came handy.

-Can you teach me? Pleaseeeeeee?

-Of course! We can start tomorrow if you really want to, but I warn you sweety it's very hard at first. It has funny letters. But now it's time for you to sleep. Go say goodbye to your friends, uncles and aunts

-Okay but I want you to tell my bedtime story tonight.

-I'll have to discuss that with daddy first, but it can be possible.

The guests slowly left the house and Elijah bathed Hope by the time Niklaus and Henrik came back to the house. Elijah was surprised when Henrik stormed up the stairs all of a sudden, but then he saw Klaus and hurried to his help. He carried him upstairs gently.