The Unnatural

Chapter 20: Maybe it's not so bad

Crosania's POV

I couldn't help the toothy grin I was stupidly flashing around in linola. I don't know what it is, but Klaus made the pain I've been feeling go away. He's like glue, keeping me together, keeping me from falling apart. I could tell that I'm starting to like Klaus, a lot. On our way to Klaus' palace, people I didn't know were clapping for me, or giving me welcoming pats on the back. They would give compliments. I loved it, I never felt so appreciated in my life. When Klaus would turn to talk to his citizens, for a split second I would do little happy dances. Life, life never felt this good, especially for me. While walking, there would be these little comfortable silences, and me and Klaus would just stare in awe at each other, aside with shy smiles. We were actually doing just that right now, until he opened his mouth and said something I didn't expect at all. He gave me a soft look and said "I'll always keep you safe".

My head was swirling, my heart was about to fly out of my chest. He could be my key to true happiness. I was speechless. No guy has ever been as nice to me like Klaus is, usually I'm called ugly. Megan had even told me I don't deserve to be loved, I have to admit, her words hurt like a bitch sometimes. Just to think I now have the power to kill her in a blink of an eye. How can everyone in my school except for Emily be so narcissistic and rude? It's disgusting. I was trying to process what Klaus had just said. I have no idea what kind of look I gave him, but I don't think it was good. Klaus lowered his head, looking ashamed for what he had just told me. I wanted to tell him I love what he said, but the words stood bricked up in my mind. I wanted to punch myself. I made him feel bad. And the way he looked was making me so sad, it was like hurting a puppy. I spoke up, I had to. "Klaus I-I didn't mean to look at you that way, I mean-" He lifted his head up "I know you didn't mean to Croissant" His smile curled up once again.

Lies. He's lying and its so obvious. His eyes are still dark and a pinch of hurt is still floating around in his eyes. I ruined a perfect moment by giving him an upsetting glare. I didn't even mean to, I thought I was smiling. We continued walking, but this time there was a very uncomfortable silence while walking up until we arrived to his palace. I found myself in front of a large beautifully crafted door. Klaus was still by my side, lazily reaching into his back pocket. I got a better look at the key once it was out of his pocket. It was strange looking and a coppery color. He pushed the key into the lock and twisted the key in a pattern I could never remember. After about 10 seconds, he opened the door. The door gave off an unwelcoming creak and groan as it opened. But the palace was breath taking. A large velvety staircase twisted its way upstairs. The marble floors were polished to perfection. And the ceiling, Oh the ceiling, had a large crystal chandelier hanging smack in the middle of the ceiling. Beautiful art work devoured the plain white color of the ceiling. There were angels, demons, nature painted carefully all over the ceiling.

I was too captivated in the art to listen to what Klaus just said. Once I snapped out of my gaze I turned around and realized I was alone. Where did Klaus go? My question was answered when I heard the shower running.Ugh, talk about rude. What happened to ladies first? Something came over me in that very moment. I wanted to see Klaus in the shower, I needed to see Klaus in the shower. I mean hey, every kid has to open the present to see what's inside. I took off my worn out sneakers and tiptoed up the velvet stairs. I reached the top, but there's a left and right hall. I choose...... Left. Am I really going to invade his privacy? Yes. Stupid conscience doesn't help shit. I couldn't stop myself. As I reached the end of the hall, the sound of running water got closer. I knew exactly where it was coming from. Last door of the hall. I continued tiptoeing to the end of the hall. Bingo. The sounds of the shower were strong behind the last door.

It's creaked? I bet he did this on purpose, to test me. Guess I'm gonna have to fail. I stuck my pinkie out and pushed the door slightly more open, praying that he won't hear the door. I stuck one half of my face into the bathroom. I looked toward the shower. The water was running but nobody was in the shower. Huh? Then I felt a tap on my shoulder. Startled, I turned around. Klaus had a look of humor spreading onto his holy face. I felt the heat in my cheeks and widened my eyes in surprise. It didn't help that Klaus was in just a small fluffy towel. My eyes traveled down his body. God was he fit. It was even sexier because a python tattoo started from between his chest and disappeared under the towel. Crap. He bit his bottom lip, and that's when he lost it. He burst out laughing. Oh no, stop laughing Klaus! His towel was beginning to slide lower on his hips making his v-line visible. He wiped a tear out of his eye still chuckling in the process. "Well I see I have a little pervert in my palace" he smirked. I started stuttering "N-no! I was looking for m-my room!" What a lame excuse. I had nothing else to say. "Sweetheart, I told you, your bedroom is on the right side of the hall, maybe if you listened, which I'm sure you did, you wouldn't have snuck to MY side of the hall, to see me naked in glory" He replied still trying not to laugh.

I flipped him off in embarrassment, and casually stated "Whatever". I turned on my heel to walk to the right side of the hall until he shouted something. "You know if you ever want to see me naked, all you have to do is ask princess!!" If possible, my cheeks heated up even more. I ignored him and ran to my side of the hall.

Heehee I hope you guys like it!! I would've updated Sunday, but I was busy. Vote, recommend, and comment if you ship Klaus and Crosania XD