Oh Look, Vampires Are Real (Elijah Mikaelson/The Originals fanfic)

You Know, Stalking Is Frowned Upon Nik

*Niklaus' POV*

                            I ended up leaving the house. The pain I felt over the incident with Finlay played over in my head. If it had gone further, I would've never forgiven myself & well to be honest, I was having trouble just forgiving myself now. Worst part was Rebekah knew what happened & would no doubt hold it against me. I found myself heading to the bar. Yes, I know I could've just stayed home to drink but I needed space, at least I think it's space I needed.

                           After several drinks I left the bar in much the same mood as I entered. Perhaps I needed to take a drive somewhere, to where I would just drive until I got to my unknown destination. I began driving & ended up in front of Elizabeth's house. The lights were still on & I thought about visiting my lost love but what would I say to her when she asked why I was here? I must have looked like a complete madman sitting in the car, internally debating with myself about the pros & cons of this little excursion at 11 o'clock at night.

There was a knock at my window, "you know, stalking is frowned upon Nik."

A smile twitched at my lips, "technically, I wasn't stalking, just happened to stop out the front of your house."

"Oh, just stopped huh? You've been sitting out here for the past hour or so. You know you can come in, you'll always be welcome, unless you hurt my granddaughter, then we'll be having words," Elizabeth opened my door.

                         That statement ripped through my gut but I didn't theoretically hurt her. Ok who am I kidding, it was my entire fault & I didn't want to see hurt in Elizabeth's eyes again. I had already caused that sweet woman enough heartache.

"Are you just going to sit there battling with your demons or are you coming in? I'm getting too old for this Niklaus," she began walking back toward her front door.

                           I hated when she knew things that I never spoke of. I got out of the car & met up with her. We went inside & I followed her through to the lounge room.

"Would you like a drink?" she asked before sitting down.

"Thank you," I smiled, realising how much I had missed her.

She prepared a single drink & handed over, "so are you going to tell me what's bothering you or do I nag you continually until you tell me just to shut me up?"

I smirked, "you always were good at getting things out of me. I've done something that I'm not very proud of. I'm trying to mend my ways but old habits die hard. I'm trying to restore my relationship with my siblings."

"So what I'm hearing is that you have been interfering with Elijah & Finlay's relationship?" she wasn't smiling anymore.

She always surprised me when she could read further into any statement, "yes, but I have seen the error of my ways & I want to see my siblings find the happiness they wish for."

"You'd think after 1000 years you would have grown up by now. I hope you have finally come to your senses Nik. I won't be around much longer to kick you in the ass," she patted my knee.

"I know I'm a selfish, egotistical monster but even us monsters can change," I paused taking her hand in mine, "I always wondered what would've been if I never sent you away. You have been the only one who has been able to tame the savage beast within."

"I used to think about that a lot, but I had a wonderful son & granddaughter, those could never have been promised with you. I'm happy with my life & I know I can finally rest easy with the knowledge that my granddaughter will be well looked after & protected by your brother," she smiled sadly down at our knotted hands.