One Mikaelson too many - Jeremy Gilbert

After years defined by chaos, danger, and the constant hum of the supernatural, Jeremy Gilbert finally finds stillness at the lakehouse-until Jess Mikaelson becomes part of that quiet. What starts as sharp tension and playful defiance slowly deepens into something neither of them planned for: shared silences, stolen kisses, late-night conversations, and a growing sense of belonging. With the world held at arm's length, Jeremy discovers peace in Jess's presence, while she allows herself a softness she's never offered anyone before. In the intimacy of small, domestic moments, escape begins to blur into permanence-and together, they build something that feels dangerously close to home.