Chapter 12

Klaus' POV

As I waited for Hayley I thought back to the events of this evening.

I was not expecting to walk into the bar and see Hayley sitting there - she looked absolutely radiaint. The way her eyes sparkled and skin seemed to glow was mesmerising. When she looked at me I saw a flash of fear in her eyes which disappeared almost instantly as her intense eyes never left mine. It was one thing that drew me to her in the first place, her confidence even under imense pressure. As soon as Marcel noticed her I felt myself panic for the first time ever. If he knew she was a werewolf he would would snap her neck right there.

I heard the staircase squeak and Hayley's quiet footsteps coming towards me. For some reason I pick up a book and pretend to read it. She stepped into the living room and my senses were immediately filled with a smell of lavender. I look up from the book and she smiles at me. "I trust you enjoyed your bath love" she nods as she sits on the chair opposite me. I noticed she was wearing the same dress she was wearing at the bar and it was starting to get cold. I frown and she looks confused "What?" she asks innocently. I can't help but smile at this because we both know she is far from innocent. "None of your belongings are here, not that I'm complaining." I say pointing at the revealing dress she is wearing. She just rolls her eyes and stands up. "Well I guess I should go back to Rebekah's then." I stand up too feeling irritated. "You'll do no such thing" I snap.

"You can't tell me what to do" she snaps back at me. "You will not go running around the quarter at this time. Marcel's men are everywhere." I can tell she is getting angrier by the second. "I'm a big girl Klaus, and I've been looking after myself for a long time. I think I can walk down the street." She says practicly yelling and walking toward the door. I vamp speed in front of the door to block her. "Get out of my way" she says through gritted teeth. I just stand there emotionless with my arms crossed.

She takes a deep breath. "You want me to live here yet I've been here an hour and you are holding me captive. That is not helping your case" she says calmly.

I feel a niggling feeling in the pit of my stomach which I think is guilt. I will not let it show. "I am not holding you captive little wolf, but it is too late for you to go out now. You are more than welcome to leave and get your things in the morning." She takes a step back and pouts.

I hear her stomach rumble and couldn't help but grin. She looks down at her stomach in irritation for betraying her. "I think someone is hungry" I say motioning to her belly. She looks up at me with just a hint of anger residing in her beautiful eyes. "She is always hungry" Hayley replies sounding frustrated.

"Did you say she?" I ask not fully realising what she meant. I see her eyes quickly find the floor as she blushes a little. "Oh...I don't know...I just sort of have a feeling." Her hands find her stomach as I notice fully, for the first time that it has started to swell a little. Something kind of hits me in the face metaphorically and I can feel a warm sensation spreading through me. I expected a son, but I never even considered the possibility of a daughter.

I look up to see Hayley still clutching her stomach and smiling warmly at it. "A daughter..." I say absent mindedly. "It is not for sure, I don't know how I could even find out. It is not like I can go to the hospital with a hybrid baby" she says quickly. I could her Hayley's heart starting to beat faster, but the child's stayed as stong and steady as ever. "Don't you worry little wolf, If you want to know I'll figure out a way." I say. "Thank you" she says sweetly. I hear her tummy rumble again and it snaps me into action. I speed to the kitchen ans start pulling pots and pans out.

Hayley's POV

It was like my brain had a 10 second delay or he was really that quick, because I just stood there in the living room in shock. I don't understand what Klaus is doing, why is he being so nice all of a sudden after nearly killing me then ignoring me for weeks. Now he is in the bloody kitchen cooking me a midnight snack.

I walk slowly toward the sound of running water and a sizzling pan. I enter the kitchen to an amazing smell of maple syrup. It made my tastebuds tingle as I look at the clock and realise I haven't eaten in a while. I look at Klaus who is stirring something up in a bowl with one hand, while flipping what looks like a waffle in the other, with ease. I take a seat at the counter and just watch him with astonishment. For a supposed 1000 year old evil hybrid who has killed thousands of people he obviously has a different side. I want to find that side not only for our baby but because a girl could get used to homemade waffles at midnight.

He looked up noticing me for the first and smiled "Nearly done, love". Not even a minute later he puts a giant stack in front of me and a jug of maple syrup. "Bon Apetit!"

They look absolutley mouthwatering. As I take my first bite it feels like my tastebuds explode. "These are incredible" I say with a mouth full. He just laughs "Why thank you love. I do have talents other than the one you have already experienced" he says says while winking at my belly.

I flick some waffle at him playfully and it lands on his shoulder. He looks shocked for a second which quickly turns into a smirk. He dips his finger into the waffle batter and flicks it at me. It splatters across my dress and lands in my hair. I burst out laughing as I grab a handful of waffle and launch it at him. But I forgot he was a vampire for a second and he not only dodged it, but he caught it. I duck down behind the counter as he throws it back at me. Once I see it hit the wall behind me I quickly stand up without noticing the tiny edge sticking out on the counter. I hit my head so hard I nearly pass out. The pain starts radiating through every bone in my body.

My vision is a bit blurry but I saw a drop of blood fall infront of my eyes. I put my hand to my head and pull it away. My whole hand is red. Klaus is infront of me in seconds with concern etched on his face. "Hayley!" He says in a panicked tone. He grabs a dish towel and holds it to my wound.

I feel him lift me off the ground and I start to whimper, the pain in my head was excruiating. "Shhh little wolf, your'e ok" he says soothingly. He lays me down on the couch and pulls out his cellphone. "Elijah, where the bloody hell are you? Hayley is injured. Get Sophie here, NOW!" he screams as he snaps the phone shut. My head is still pounding but my vision is starting to come back at least. I look up and see him pacing nervously. "Klaus" I croak. He snaps out of his thoughts and rushes to my side. "I'm fine, ok" I say reassuringly, even though I definately don't feel fine.. He doesn't look convinced "You've lost a lot of blood love."

I try and sit up but he makes me lay back down "Don't be stupid Hayley, lay down" The door burst open and Sophie rushed toward me with Elijah behind her. "What have you done this time Hayley?" she says with a slight smile. I pout and say "This baby has thrown my coordination and balance off and I wacked my head on the counter. The baby is ok though, isn't it?" I say suddenly feeling guilty that it wasn't my first thought. "Don't worry Hayley, I would know if there was something wrong.

I look over to see Elijah and Klaus whispering in the corner. Damn human ears, I wish I had super hearing. Sophie examines my head. "Ahhh, watch it Sophie" I say a little irritated at her roughness. "Just hold still ok, I need to clean it."

A couple minutes later she steps back and admires her work. "Well you're going to have a bump on your head for a couple days but I've managed to seal the wound so the bleeding has stopped. Just be gentle with it but you should be able to have a shower to get the blood..." she picks some waffle out of my hair "and whatever this is, out of your hair" she says disgusted. I couldn't help but smile when I remembered the 'normal' moment Klaus and I shared before the drama has to start like always.

"Thanks Sophie, I owe you one" I say as I try to stand up. My head still feels a little fuzzy so Sophie helps me stand. She hands me some herbs "Mix these in with some tea to help with the headache." Her phone rings and she looks at it before looking to Elijah a with a hint of fear. "I...I've gotta go Hayley, I'm sorry. I'll check on you tomorrow." she says while rushing out the door. Elijah looks up from his intense converstaion with Klaus and looks surprised to see Sophie has disappeared. "Hayley, are you ok? Where did Sophie go?" he asks worriedly. I just shrug my shoulders "I don't know she got a phone call and ran off." He resumes his usual calm manner and politely excuses himself.

Klaus realises I'm standing and quickly tries to sit me down again but I shake him off "Klaus I'm fine, really. Sophie healed my wound and my headache isn't so bad anymore. I just want to take a shower and get this blood off me." He nods his head but wisks me into his arms bridal style and walks me up the stairs. "I've got you love, I've got you." I must admit I am tired after this entire ordeal. I rest my head against his chest and can hear his heart beat nice and steady, which is weird because techincally he is dead.

We enter the room he pronounced was mine and he sets me down on the bed. "You didn't have to carry me, but thank you" I say looking at the floor. "Are you sure that you and the baby are ok?" he asks. "Sophie says she is fine. Well you tell me, at least you can hear her heartbeat" I say sadly. I wish I could hear it, at least I would know she was ok all the time. He smiles and comes closer to me "Her heart beats as strong as ever."

I look up at him and something in my heart feels lighter. To hear him refer to our baby as 'her' just made me feel so much warmer inside. I smile warmly and grab his hand and place it on my belly. He looks shocked at first but then looks up at me with a serious expression. "Please be more careful little wolf, I don't want anything to happen to her...or you" he says with his hand still on my belly.

"I promise."