Klaus's POV
Chapter 6: Stay
"I should go." I begin. "Damon and Stefan don't want me here. Even if you do."
"Stay." She whispers.
"So, you never told me why you're here."
She shrugs. "You never really asked. Why are you here?"
"That's complicated." I replied. "Oh yeah? You'd be surprised."
"Fine." I smirk. "You first."
She rolls her eyes, but a smile plays on her lips. "Let's just say my childhood wasn't a fairytale, okay? My mom died when I was younger, and my dad, well, he didn't take things very well. The beer didn't help. I was basically his personal punching bag." She takes a long intake of breath, squeezing her eyes tightly shut.
"Lacey - "
"I'm fine. Anyway, one of those nights - a bad one, Stefan and Damon just showed up. I don't really know why, but they were there. They, um killed him. And I woke up in the hospital. They took me in. No one's ever done anything like that for me before. No one has ever cared like that about me."
"I care about you."
She smiles, her doe brown eyes innocent and sweet. "I know."
"If it makes you feel any better, my father's a dick too. She laughs, a tear falls down her cheek. I wipe it away with my thumb, cupping her cheek. "I don't want to live like this anymore."
"It gets better, I promise. He can't hurt you anymore. You have nightmares?" She nods. "It gets easier. I know."
I grin, hopeful for a change in both our moods. "Let's not talk about this now." I suggest. "If not this, than what? Any suggestions?"
"I want to talk about you." She grins. "We just did that."
"I'm serious, darling! Your hopes, your dreams, everything you've ever wanted in life? Tell me." She laughs. "Wow. Well, I don't really know. I always planned to finish school and go far, far away from here. Other than that... I've never really thought about anything else. I just want to be happy."
"Do you miss them? Your family."
"I miss my mom.The rest of them can go to hell for all I care. They don't matter anymore. They hurt me. They're not ever worth my time." I kiss her forehead. "You don't have to listen to this if you don't want to. Everyone leaves, why wouldn't you? Why do you care about me?"
"You're amazing to me. You're so strong, sweetheart. Why would I leave you?"
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Loving a Mikaelson
FanfictionLacey Marie Smith has been hurt, abused, and abandoned her whole life. Never has she awoke to a day of complete happiness. Not since her mom died three years ago, that is. When Lacey is rescued by two vampire brothers who promise to never allow pain...
