Isn't it always

15

Layla had chosen to sit out on the brother and sister breakfast. Seeing as the sight if someone drinking blood made her sick to her stomach at the moment. This baby hated the thought of Layla touching blood that was for sure.

So sitting in her room talking to one of her best friend over the phone was a perfect distraction. "Hey stranger." Layla chirps into the phone.

"Hello to you two Layla bear."

"Thats still super cringe Stef." Layla laughs at her friend.

"Yeah, but its never leaving. Anyway we haven't talked in forever, what are you up to?" Stefan Salvatore asked one if his best friends as his brother Damon and friend Caroline walked into the room. Both giving him a weird glance.

"The usual, world domination, picking out the perfect outfit, living life." Layla hadn't told Stefan about Klaus, the baby, or the original family yet. He didn't have a good past with them and she was scared he would leave her. "What about you?"

"Well this professor Shane guy is giving us a hard time and we are struggling over here with Silas." Stefan said as Elena, Matt and Bonnie walked in to room, everyone giving him a look. Caroline has her jaw dropped. "I hope you are having a less harder time than i am."

"Oh for sure, although witches they are so rude and i was kidnapped the other day by Tyler Lockwood so that was fun. But other than that im ok." Layla says not knowing that some of his friends could hear their conversation.

Stefan furrows his brows. "Tyler kidnapped you?" His friends all snap their heads to look at him. Wondering who he is talking to.

"Yeah, you know he is scary when he wants to be. And i mean were no longer friends. But I'm ok, a little shaken up and all but i think I'm ok." Layla sighs as she picks up a shoe and puts it away. "He was acting weird to i mean who kidnaps their friends? Plus he took me away from my fries."

Stefan shrugs as he laughs. "Some people. I mean i think you would know."

Layla gasps. "It was 1 time. And i needed your help but you were in Mystic falls and wouldn't answer my calls. I had a valid reason. Tyler didn't. I mean he wanted to test a theory. But still mine was cool."

Stefan lets out a laugh. Damon snapping his fingers telling his brother to hurry up. Stefan just waves him off. "Yeah because the lady who lived across the street needed those french churros so badly."

"She did!" Layla says trying to defend herself.

The group of Stefans friends were getting restless. Some wanted to know who he was on the phone with, others wanted to know who Tyler kidnapped and why, but his brother wanted to know who made Stefan so happy. Stefan laughs. "Ok i gotta go, the crowd in front of me is getting restless, love you."

Layla smiles. "Love you to Stef. Oh! And next time we see each other bring my necklace back. I can't find it and I'm pretty sure i left it at your place a while ago."

"Of course. Now i really have to go, I'm getting glares." With that Stefan hangs up and sighs. "Can i help you."

"Who was that?" Bonnie asks.

"Layla Andrews, she's like my best friend. Lexi loved her." Stefan answers putting his phone away.

The group nods a little suspicious.

——

As Cami and Klaus have their weird daily session. Layla heads down the stairs and into the room they are in. "Of the quarter to reclaim our home." As Klaus is about to pour his drink it is snatched away from him.

"Yeah no." Layla shakes her head. "You get me pregnant, I can't drink so you can't drink."

Klaus pouts slightly at her. "Really love?"

Layla looks him dead in the eye and he can tell she isn't kidding. "Yes, its not fair, i wanna drink but that'll hurt the baby. And theres a saying that pregnant couples say. 'We're pregnant' and I'm pretty sure that applies to everyone. Hi Cami."

"Hey Layla."

As Cami and Klaus begin to yell and argue with each other. Layla sighs and leaves the room. "Where are you when i need to Stef?" She whispers to herself.

——

After a little while Klaus runs or more like speed walks out to the pool area to find Layla in a bikini tanning. "As much as i enjoy this view. I have to go. I have things to do."

Layla nods. "Ok." She smiles at him and he smiles back.

"Don't leave the house, stay alert Marcel knows your here. And do-"

"Don't forget to call me if anything goes wrong or if Rebekah shows up and asks me a ton of odd questions, same with anyone else. I know, we've been over this a bajillion times. I promise i can handle myself." Layla insits as Klaus sits down next to her.

"I know you can, i just want to make sure the baby stays safe and you stay alive." He sighs.

"And i thank you for that every day. Im not going anywhere i promise. Now go before something gets messed up with your day." Layla kisses his cheek and pushes him away.

"You messed it up by taking my alcohol!" He yells playfully.

"Oh hush!"

——-

As Layla heard a car pull up and Elijah walks inside the house with Hayley following. Hayley walks to the living room and pulls Layla out of the house and to the front porch. "Let go of me!"

"Layla stop. I wanna talk." Hayley insist.

"There is nothing you can do or say that will make me forgive you. You were my best friend, i loved you, and you turned your back on me. You stayed with Elijah."

"And you left with Klaus."

"Because he is the only person who will ever understand what i go through. He was there for me when i needed someone. He carried me home when i was weak. He has done nothing but take care of me, shown me kindness, and care for this baby the way a father should! So no Hayley, i will never forgive you. You told me you would never leave! What do you do the second Elijah walks in the door. You leave! Because thats all you do! You never even once asked me what i wanted! It was always what you wanted! You made me almost kill this baby so you could leave! You brought Tyler into my life! Your not my best friend anymore and i really don't think you ever were."

Hayley looks at the blonde who has tears running down her cheeks. "I have cared for you. I have loved you. I stuck by your side through everything, and for what! I make one decision and suddenly its all over for us?"

"No! You don't get to do that! You don't get to make this about you! I know who i am and i know who loves me. You never did, you just made it seem like you did! Hayley i trusted you, now im not so sure i can believe a thing that comes out of your mouth." As Layla finishes talking Klaus walks out the door.

"Come on little wolf, your coming with me." He holds out his hand.

"Layla don't do this! You leave with him and I will never talk to you again!" Hayley says to her sister.

Layla looks at Hayley and smiles slightly. "Thats fine with me, i think we both need some space." Layla grabs Klaus's hand and walks with him to the car. He opens to door for her and shuts it behind her. Him getting in the driver seat.

As Klaus drives away you can see Elijah, Hayley and Rebekah watching them. Guilt on their face.

Layla wipes her tears and holds Klaus's hand. "Looks like we only have each other left huh Nik?"

"Seems so. But we do better together little wolf."

Layla lets out a little laugh. "That we do. Where to?"

"Our new home."