Honorary Salvatore •Klaus Mikaelson•

▪️Surprise Visit▪️

🦋Kaya🦋

I open my eyes and sigh tiredly, brushing my fingers against my skin which feels like it's on fire. I sit up and look down expecting to see Kimi curled up beside me only for panic to fill me when I see she isn't. I jump out of bed, not caring that I'm only in a black camisole and panties.

I rush to the door and jerk it up. I enter the hallway, more like stumble, as I'm still half asleep. I quickly race down the stairs and into every room that I see, searching for Kimi. I enter the kitchen and sigh with relief when I see Elijah and Kimi sitting at the island.

Elijah turns and looks at me smiling apologetically. "Sorry, I didn't want to wake you and this little one had become restless." I nod and stand in front of him on the other side of the kitchen island, leaning against the counter. I watch with budding happiness as the big bad Original makes faces at Kimi, causing her to giggle happily.

I'm well aware of Elijah's reputation along with the other Mikaelson siblings. But watching as he makes those faces, he's the furthest thing from scary. I admire how he looks for a moment. He's wearing a black t-shirt and his hair is still slightly messy from sleep.

He glances up at me, seeing the expression on my face and smiles bashfully. "I used to look after my siblings, me being the second eldest and all." I nod understandingly and cross my arms. I can't stop the aw coming out of my mouth when Kimi wraps her arms around Elijah in a hug.

He smiles widely and gently lifts her into his arms. "Can we keep him?" She squeaks out and I laugh lightly. "He's not a pet, Kimi." He chuckles with amusement, coming around the island. "But I like him! He's nice."

"That's high praise coming from you, little one. I like you too," he says before gently handing her over to me. She laughs happily, wrapping her arms and legs around me. I look into her happy face and I'm glad she'll never have to know what it's like to turn into a monster.

"Are we going to leave again?" She suddenly asks me and I stare at her. "I hope not, sweetheart." She rests her head in the crook of my neck. Elijah watches with those gentle eyes of his.

"Come on, honey. Time for a bath. Thank you for watching her, Elijah."

"Of course," he says and smiles down at her, she returns it. "Bye, Elijah," she says as I head out of the kitchen and back up the staircase. "I like him more than Len," she says and I freeze at the top of the stairs. Len and I were friends for years and when we got close to the coming of age time our parents told us we'd become mates after we triggered the curse.

"Do you miss him?" She asks with a whisper and I continue through the hallway until reaching the bathroom. "As a friend I do." I open the bathroom and slip inside, closing it behind us. "Now, after we get you clean, what would you like to do?"

"I want to go outside."

"Okay. I bet you're tired of being cooped up all this time?" She nods enthusiastically and I start to draw the water, after plugging the drain. I make sure it's the right temperature and make sure the water level doesn't rise too high.

Once everything's ready I help her undress and then lift her up, lowering her into the water. I let her play around for a few minutes before washing her and then rinsing off the suds. Soon I'm pulling her out of the water and toweling her off gently.

I carry her back to our room and have her pick out some clothes. I change into a dark blue t-shirt, jeans, socks and sneakers. Then I pull on my jacket and turn to see that Kimi is dressed and ready. I smile and gesture her over.

She rushes forward and I scoop her up into my arms. I leave the room and head down the stairs. "Kaya," I hear his voice and I turn to see the Mikaelson fully dressed and sadly no bed head. I shake my head to scatter these thoughts and give him a friendly smile, even if him being a vampire is making my wolf growl in warning.