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The Beauty of Being Numb | Klaus Hargreeves x Reader

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Chapter 12: Human After All

(Y/N) had never realized how monotonous and boring her life was until Klaus disappeared. How had she survived three years doing exactly the same every day? It didn't make sense at all.

At least she had the siblings, but it didn't help much, they were too busy on their own matters and barely stayed at the Academy.

So now, she was back in the old routine: Wake up, take a bath, have breakfast, go to work, go back, and sleep. And to top it all, she couldn't sleep, so when she went to work that Thursday, she was running in five cups of coffee and a cold shower.

-Hey- Ren greets her with a pitiful smile-. Any notice from Klaus?

-No- her lower lip is bleeding, the result of her biting it too often to relieve stress-. And his family just acts as if he doesn't exist at all.

Ren doesn't know what to say, so he just hugs her and keeps watering the plants.

The hours pass and (Y/N) starts feeling sleepy. She almost bangs her forehead against the counter when Dylan enters the shop, waking her.

-Jeez, girl, are you okay?- he tries to joke with her, but she doesn't laugh-. Wha's wrong?

-It's nothing, I just didn't sleep well last night- she weakly smiles-. I'll go for your flowers.

She goes to the back of the store and takes a prep-prepared bouquet from a vase.

-There you go- Dylan pays-. Have a nice day.

-(Y/N), are you sure everything's fine?- he touches her hand-. You are really pale, have you eaten anything?

-I ate one toast in the morning.

-That's not eating! C'mon, take your lunch break and I'll accompany you to get a salad.

-No, it's really not necessary, you have to work.

-I have time and it's on the way- he smiles trying to cheer her up-. You don't want to faint, right?

(Y/N) gives in and tells Lile she's going to eat. The pair walk to a vegetarian restaurant near Dylan's work and, after he pays (he was very insisting), they sit on a huge rock across the street. The weather was nice after all.

-How's Klaus?- the boy asks as he bites his sandwich.

She gulps.

-I... I don't know.

-Did you two fight or something? Is that why you're like this?

-No, we didn't fight. I just haven't seen him...

Suddenly, a briefcase falls in front of them.

-What the...?

Both adults jump scared when it explodes and bursts in flames.

-Oh, my God!- Dylan tries to protect (Y/N), taking her hand to get away from it.

Someone screams some steps away from them and, startled, they look up thinking someone got hurt.

-Klaus!

(Y/N) breaks free of Dylan's grasp and runs to her friend, who's kneeled on the pavement, scratching the floor like if he wants to open it.

-Klaus!- she drops beside him, accidentally scratching her knees. She doesn't care-. Where the hell you were!?

She's mad at first, looking at how he gasps for air and looks lost at the floor. She thinks he's on something, like always, and it's going through the effects.

-You got any idea how worried I...- she notices his hands are bloody-, was...?

Klaus starts inconsolably crying as he curls on the floor. She can feel his agony, distressed, sadness... There were too many feelings at once.

There was something terribly wrong.

-Why the blood?- she starts panicking-. Are you hurt!? Did something happened to you!?

He keeps crying, completely ignoring her. She can't stand looking him like that.

-Klaus, talk to me!- he starts shaking and sobbing-. Klaus!

-Hey, dude- Dylan approaches them and snaps his fingers-. Fella, how can we help you?

-Call an ambulance- she is now crying, terrified of what she's seeing-. Now!

Some people are gathering around them, curious.

-No...- Klaus whispers-. No, no... I want to go home.

-Klaus, love, if you're hurt we have to...

-I'm not hurt- he speaks softly-. I just want to go home.

Trying to control herself for the sake of him, she breaths deeply and dries her tears.

-Okay, I'm taking you home- She stands up and helps him do the same. He's still shaking and doesn't look away from the floor-. Dylan, can you go to the shop and tell them I have an emergency?

-Yeah, sure- he's concerned-. Don't worry.

-Thanks.

That day, she had taken her bicycle to work and she wasn't walking to the house with Klaus in that state. He could hardly stand, she feared he would faint at any moment.

-Can you stop a cab?- she asks Dylan.

The guy does as asked and she almost carries her friend to the car.

When they arrived at the Academy, Klaus still crying. They enter the mansion in complete silence, (Y/N) watching every step he made. For a moment, she wants to call Grace for help, but then remembers she's no longer there.

-Luther! Diego! Allison!

No one answers, not even the wind.

-Anyone, help!- Silence-. Okay, whatever, I can do it.

She helps Klaus up the stairs and guides him to his room, where he sits down on the bed.

-Klaus, tell me the truth. Are you hurt?

-No.

-Okay- she feels she can breathe again-. I'm preparing you a bath, stay here.

-Don't leave me alone- he takes her by the wrist.

This is oddly familiar.

-Okay, you can come with me.

They cross the hallway to the bathroom. As he leans on the sink, she lights the scented candles and opens the tab.

-You need anything?

-I stained your dress.

She looks down, the blue fabric turned scarlet.

-It doesn't matter, it's an old dress anyway.

-And your neck- he gets close to her-. Here.

He wipes some blood off her skin with a towel, and she sighs. He then takes her by the waist and holds her against his chest, face buried in her hair. It smelled like coconut and vanilla, he had never noticed until then. Crying in silence, Klaus kisses her uncover shoulder.

-I missed you so much.

-I missed you too, Schätzchen (little treasure, common pet name in Germany).

She separates from him to turn off the water.

-I'll be just outside, don't worry.

She is about to leave when he speaks.

-I don't want to be alone, can you stay?

She stops at the door, a blushing mess.

-But I don't want to invade your privacy...

-Please...- he begs her with those bunny eyes she can't resist.

-Okay. But put some bubbles to the water.

She closes the door and locks it just in case someone arrives and wants to use it. Facing the wall, still blushing, she awaits for Klaus to undress and get in the bathtub.

-I don't mind you looking, hon.

-I'm fine here.

-No, come here. I want to see your face.

She turns, looking at the floor, takes a small stool from underneath the sink and sits behind him.

-Do you mind If I use your stuff?- he asks as he takes the shampoo.

-Whenever you want. What's mine is yours, remember?

Klaus smiles.

-Can you sing to me?

(Y/N) nods and gets closer to him, taking the shampoo from his bloody fingers and putting some on his hair.

-"Nothing's gonna hurt you, baby"- she starts singing-. "As long as you're with me you'll be just fine."

-Thought you couldn't sing in English- Klaus is leaning backward, eyes closed as she massages his scalp.

-I lied- she admits-. It's impossible not to learn when Lile blasts her music at the shop all the time.

-Continue, please.

-"Nothing's gonna hurt you, baby. Nothing's gonna take you from my side."

Half an hour later, Klaus is completely clean and relaxed. (Y/N) is hugging him, face pressed to his wet back, eyes closed, and hands over his shoulders. They're in complete silence enjoying each other's company.

He puts a hand over hers and kisses the finger where she wears the gold band. She almost burst in tears.

-Don't ever do that again- she whispers, caressing his chest-. I thought I had lost you again.

-Don't lie, love- he laughs bitterly-. I'm the one person in this house nobody ever notices it's gone.

-I did. And I don't see where I became nobody.

-Sorry, I didn't mean that- he sights.

(Y/N) runs her hands down his chest to his arms, drawing a straight line. And when she reaches his left shoulder, she spots a design on it.

-You always had this?- she moves to see it better.

-Yes.

-You're lying. I saw you shirtless three days ago, it wasn't there- she is impressed-. When did you...? How can it be cured so fast?

It's just then she notices the tags hanging from his neck.

-What's that?- she tries to grab them, but he moves-. Klaus... Where were you?

He looks at her with glossy eyes.

-It's a long story.

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Warnings: After the division, this chapter contains mentions of unconsented sex, underage marriage and drug use. It’s an important part of the story, but not essential; it can be skipped if wished.

Chapter 11: The Birds and the Bees

(Y/N) only returned home after she had searched every bar, club, alley, and store in town. She even looked in the city's brothel, but she couldn't find him.

It was four in the morning when she entered the house, puffy eyes and red nose from crying.

-You found him?- Diego asked her from the top of the stairs.

-What do you think?- she was pissed.

She couldn't sleep, no matter how hard she tried. She felt something was wrong, she just knew.

At eight she took a bath to go to work but didn't leave the house until 10, hoping Klaus came back.

He didn't.

-I'm going to the police- she says after making Luther, Allison and Diego breakfast-. This ain't normal, even for him.

-You're right, we have to search for Five- Luther states-. They were looking for him last night, we must protect him.

-I'm talking about Klaus, you Trottel (moron)- she's so tired, she takes four cups of coffee.

-I tell you his fine- Diego says-. And maybe he's better out of the house, they could attack us again and he wouldn't help much by being high.

-Whatever- she's too irritated to discuss with them-. I'll look for him.

She goes to the police, purple circles under her eyes, and hair made a mess.

-Oh, Miss Voss- the officer in charge greats her-. Nice to see you, how can I help you?

-I need to report a missing person, Officer Lewis- he was her customer, so she trusted him.

-Oh- he becomes serious-. Sure, ma'am, let me look for the files.

He returns minutes later.

-Who went missing, miss Voss?

-His name's Klaus Hargreeves, he went missing yesterday night.

-Miss Voss, you know we have to wait 48 hours to consider an adult a missing person.

-I know, I know- her voice breaks-. But this is urgent, Officer Lewis. He's a drug addict and an alcoholic, he could be in serious danger on his own.

-Miss Voss...

-Please... He's my fiancé- she lies, looking at her band.

Lewis looks at him with pity and nods. She gives him a soft smile as he hands her the missing person form.

After that, she walks to the flower shop and arrives just as Lile is opening. She was wearing sunglasses and her lips were chapped.

-Hey! Where's my coffee?- she sounds mad, but when she sees her friend's state, she worries-. What happened? Why that long face?

-I can't find Klaus anywhere.

-What do you mean?

-He disappeared yesterday and hasn't come back home. I'm so worried- she starts crying again.

-Oh, (Y/N)- she hugs her-. He'll be back soon, you'll see. Come in, I'll make you tea.

After work, she went searching all over town for him another time. She checked all the corners of the city and asked every person she encounters. But no one had seen him, he was nowhere, like if he had just disappeared from time and space.

-Where are you, Klaus?- she whispered to the wind as she walked home.

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Not even the alarm could cover their laughs as Klaus and (Y/N) ran through the hospital, up and down, escaping from the nurses and doctors. They had stolen the whole medicine cabinet with help of (Y/N) powers and Klaus' sneaky fingers, and now were trying to find a place to hide.

They had no plans to consume anything, they had stolen it in protest: Everyone in the clinic was tired of eating the same thing every day so they had requested the direction some pizza. But no, they wouldn't give them that small pleasure. (Y/N) had told Klaus she could convince them with her powers, but Klaus wanted to have fun, so he came up with a plan.

They reached a janitor's closet (Klaus had stolen the keys earlier) and locked themselves in it, banging from the other side of the door.

-Voss, what are you doing?- one doctor screamed-. You were doing so well, don't throw your efforts away!

-We just want to negotiate!- Klaus said as (Y/N) laughed.

-Hargreeves, you're insane!

-What are you talking about?

-We want pizza, that's what I'm talking about- he dropped the medicines to the floor.

-Pizza?- the doctor sounded furious-. You made all this for pizza!?

-What else would we do it for?

(Y/N) sat on the floor, against the wall and Klaus did the same.

-You're not getting anything!

-Well, guess we'll just overdose- Klaus shook a box, making the pills sound-. Do you think that'll make good publicity?

-No! Stop!

-Oh, by the way, we also have your phone, Doctor Rowan- he took it out from his pants-. And we're having raving sex and then posting it everywhere! We're even tagging the clinic!

-Setx?- she didn't understand the word.

-Don't you dare, Hargreeves!

-So how about that pizza?

-Alright, alright... We'll call for it- a nurse said.

-But if you do anything stupid in there, I swear...- the doctor doesn't end the sentence.

-Yeah, whatever. You have an hour before we start emptying the boxes.

They could hear some footsteps walking away, but they knew there was staff watching over them outside.

-Good job, Genosse! (comrade)- she had been teaching him some german words.

-Klaus...

-Yes, love?

-What's setx?

He looked at her startled and then blushed.

-You know, when two people...- he made some signs with his hands-. And it's pronounced "sex".

-I don't understand.

-Oh, wait!

He took the cellphone and looked for a translator.

-Oh, that's weird- he was confused-. It's the same word in German. No one ever gave you the talk?

-The talk?- she was lost.

-Okay, I'll explain: When two people love each other... Well, they don't necessarily love each other... I mean... When they're attracted to each other, they want to please one another- (Y/N) nods-. So, they undress and unite their bodies using their... Emm...

She was looking at him as a child, making him uncomfortable.

-Their noble parts.

-Noble parts?

-Yeah... What you have in your pants- he signed to his pants.

-Oh!- (Y/N) finally understood-. You mean the Kopulationsritual!

-Yeah!- Klaus frowned-. Wait, what?

He took the phone again.

-Say it again.

-Kopulationsritual.

The translator indicated in meant "copulating ritual".

-Oh, well, that's a way to say it.

-And we're doing that now?

Klaus was way too sober for that conversation.

-N...No...- his face was red-. I just said it to convince the doctors to bring us the pizza.

She bit her lip nervously.

-Unless, of course... If you want to- he got closer, touching her leg.

But to his surprised, she flinched and crawl away from him.

-No!- she almost screamed-. No, no, no... I don't really like setx.

She looked horrified, tears in her eyes, and slight trembling.

-(Y/N), I'm sorry... I didn't mean to...- he suddenly got angry-. Did someone do something to you?

-No.

-Are you sure? You can tell me if you want.

-It's not fun, just that.

He thought her reaction was strange, no one would say sex was not fun if they had a good experience. He let it go but decided he'll try asking later again.

In the end, they got what they wanted and everyone at the clinic made them their heroes or something like that. Of course, Klaus was almost sent to a different ward by the doctors, but (Y/N) would never allow that to happen and "convinced" the personal to her friend stay with the promise they'll never mess with anything again.

Some weeks later, when the nurses stopped following them around, Klaus gathered enough courage to ask his friend about the sex situation again and she told him then.

(Y/N) told him how she grew up in a cult, and how she was considered something like a deity. But it wasn't pleasant, the leader of such cult, Balder, used her to control the people at the sect and made them believe he was a God. She was untouchable, as she was Balder's property, and she ended up marrying him at 13. And with her marriage, she had to satisfied her "wife duties" which included the Kopulationsritual, as he called it.

Klaus got so enraged, he thought he would kill someone. How dare anyone touch her in such an awful way? They hugged for hours after that, promising he'll never let anyone hurt her again, she was safe and sound with him.

That was the day (Y/N) realized she had fallen for him.

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Chapter 10: Water Hungry

-We'll open the shop at 11, okay?- Ren says as (Y/N) steps out his car.

-Could you pass for the coffees?- Lile asks in a drowsy voice-. I'll be dead tomorrow.

-Sure- she waves them goodbye-. Bye!

-Bye!

As she walks to the entrance door, she looks for her keys in her purse. But when she extends her hand to grab the knob, she discovers there's nothing there.

Frowning, she pushes the door open, cautiously stepping inside.

-Klaus?

No one answers. She's about to call for Luther when she sees the chandelier crashed in the middle of the hallway, drops of blood everywhere around it.

-Klaus!?- she panics.

Her necklace and bracelets bead echo through the house as she runs upstairs. There are bullet holes everywhere and broken things on the floor. When she turns the corner to the bedrooms, she sees Grace sitting in her usual place. She has her arms slit and some wires stick out of it. She screams in terror and shock.

-Klaus! Klaus! Klaus!

She runs down the hallway, feeling her chest heavy and bumps into Luther when he gets out of his room.

-Hey, hey...- she's frantic, looking everywhere with tears in her eyes.

-What happened? Where are the others? Where's Klaus?

-Calm down, everyone's ok.

-But Grace...

-Hey, relax...- he kneels in front of her-. Follow my breath.

She shakes her head and tries to walk to Klaus's room, but Luther stops her and drags her to his room.

-Let me go! I have to find Klaus!

-He's not here.

-What?- she feels dizzy-. What happened to him!? Is he hurt!?

-No- Luther sits her down his bed-. Listen, we were attacked a couple of hours ago. Allison, Pogo, and Diego are fine, they're sleeping in their rooms. And Vanya left- he takes her hands-. As for Five and Klaus, they weren't here when it happened and haven't come back.

-No, no, no. I left Klaus here, he was going to take a bath. He was here!

-No, (Y/N). We're sure, I consulted the others. No one saw him during the whole situation and we ran all over the house. If he was here, we would have seen or heard him.

-Then where is he?

-I don't know. I wouldn't worry much if I was you. He's probably looking for drugs or drinking. He'll be back in the morning, you'll see.

-Then we have to go for him- she stands up, trembling.

-There's no point in that- Luther gets between her and the door-. You should not be out at this hour, something could happen to you.

-And something could happen to him as well!

-Okay, (Y/N), there's something you need to understand- Luther takes her by the shoulders-. Klaus is an addict. Dad and Mom did everything humanly possible to help him, but he's a lost cause. You can't help him, he doesn't want help. You'll see we'll find him tomorrow, drunk or high, at some part of the house.

(Y/N) looks at Luther with hurt eyes, not believing what he's saying. -How can you be so cold? He's your brother. If Alisson disappeared you wouldn't be acting like this.

-But Alisson...

-But Alisson nothing! Klaus could be out there having an overdose, or chocking, or getting into a fight, or lost, and you don't give a shit!- tears fall down her eyes-. You don't care about him? Fine! Great! But you can't stop me from doing it!

She opens the door and walks hurriedly down the hallway, to the stairs.

-Why you care so much about him?- Luther asks as Alisson and Diego step out their rooms, awaken by their screams.

-Because he's everything I have, Luther!- she stops in the stairs, looking back at him-. I never had a family. Not a brother to fight with, not a sister to confide, not a father to hate, or even a robot mom who took care of me. I didn't have friends or a home... And then I met Klaus and for the first in my life, I felt I belonged somewhere. He's my home, I can't lose him. I can't leave in a word where he's not, I just can't. I love him, he's everything I have.

She sobs and cleans her cheeks with her arm. The siblings look at her with guilt but don't say anything. (Y/N) leaves the house.

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A nurse walked with Klaus, showing him the building. He actually didn't care, the only reason he was there was because his Dad had drag him.

-And this is the common area, most of the patients stay here in their free time.

He noded. The nurse walked to the middle of the room.

-Everyone, this is Klaus, your new companion- he waved-. Please treat him nicely and remember you were in his place not so long ago.

The nurse left and Klaus looked around the place. It was so boring, everyone wore the same clothes which were the same colour as the walls. But a girl caught his attention: she was looking at him from behind a book, crossed leg on the floor. He winked an eye at her, making her blush and look away.

-Hello- he approached her, sitting in the coach at her side-. How are you doing?-Fine- he almost couldn't hear her. -I'm Klaus, and you?

The girl thought about it.

-(Y/N) Voss.

-Oh, you're German!- he peaked at the book she was reading-. Nett. (Nice)

(Y/N) finally put the book down, looking at him surprised.

-German too?

-No- she sigh-. I was born there though, but two days later I got adopted by an eccentric old British man and moved here. I just know two words, I had a German boyfriend.

-Oh- she went back to reading her book.

They didn't speak much after that... Until she heard him whimpering in his room two days later.

She was walking to the lunchroom when she heard it. Worried, she looked for the source of the sound until she saw Klaus door half-open. He was curled on the bed, crying and rocking back and forth, eyes shut and hands on his ears.

-Stop! Stop! Stop!- he repeated again and again.

-Klaus- she called him from the door, but he didn't answer-. Klaus!

She walked inside and sat on the bed. It was then she noticed he was cold sweating and clenching his jaw.

-Oh, Klaus! It's the withdrawal- her accent was harsher back then-. I go for nurse.

-No!- he grabbed her by the wrist-. Don't go, don't leave me alone, please, please... I don't want to be alone.

He sounded so weak, like a wounded animal. She felt his terror, how anxious and horrified he was. It wasn't just the abstinence, it felt like he was being tortured.

-Klaus- she sat back on the bed, no knowing what to do.

The man moved to lay his head on her lap, and hold tight to her hand as if his life depended on it. Heidi had told her not to get too close to anyone and, most importantly, not showing her powers. It was too dangerous.

However, she couldn't stand seeing him like that, she needed to help him or will never be able to forgive herself. It was just her nature.

-Shh, everything's fine- she ran her finger through his hair-. You're not alone.

Her eyes glowed as she made him feel relaxed and calm, his unsteadiness passing to her and making her shiver.

-Oh, I feel better...- he sat up confused-. How did you...?

He almost screamed when he saw her eyes. Now, she was the one shivering and scared.

-Better?- she asked, trying not to look bad.

-You're like me...- he whispered, between impressed and happy-. You're like me! I never met anyone else out of my family.

-What?- he spoke so fast she couldn't understand him.

-What do you do?- he took her hands-. How does it work?

-Klaus...- he noded, excited-. I'm water hungry.

He frowned, confused. She didn't feel so well.

-Oh! You mean thirsty- he stood up and took a bottle of water from his night stand-. Here, sorry.

-Thirsty?- it was a new word to her.

-Yeah, it's when you need water.

-Oh.

-Come here- he hugged her tight to his chest, caressing her cheek. She had had people touching her in many ways, but never like that. It felt so pure and tender like she was being touched by sunshine-. Thank you, thank you... You didn't need to do it if it was going to hurt you.

-It is okay.

They stayed there hugging for hours. And when she finally calmed down, she explained to him everything he wanted to know and Klaus did the same.

It was love at first touch.

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Chapter 9: Sinner Man

In the afternoon, when (Y/N) arrives home, she can feel the tension all over the house, making her feel uneasy. She walks to the living room, where she hears altered voices:

-What about you stoner boy?- it's Diego-. What do you got?

-Oh, so, what? You need my help, now? Oh- he imitates Luther's voice-, "Get out of the van, Klaus." "Welcome back, to the van."

-What van?

Luther scoffs.

-What's it gonna be, Klaus?

-I'm with Diego, because screw you! And if Ben were here, he'd agree with me- Klaus hisses.

She opens the sliding doors and everyone turns to see her as she walks into the room.

-What's wrong? The vibe here is unbearable

-Nothing- Diego shuts her-. So that's three...?

-Wait...

-To two- Diego raises his fingers, mockingly.

-Votes not final yet- Allison says.

-What?

-Five's not here. The whole family has to vote. We owe each other that.

-Right- Luther agrees-. We should wait.

-If the whole family gets a saying, then (Y/N) has to get one too, right?- Klaus mentions.

-No!- Diego is quick to say as Luther looks at (Y/N) divided.

-Saying about what?

-Luther wants to turn off Mom.

-But this is a family...- Diego is interrupted by the girl.

-What? Nein!- she scowls at One-. I'm not letting you do anything to Grace.

-Ha!- Diego goes to her side-. I agree she should get a vote, she's got a tattoo anyway. We might as well call her Number Eight!

Vanya feels uncomfortable at the comment, but no one notices.

-So it's four against two- Klaus drinks what's left in his glass-. That solves it.

-What? No!

-Yes, even if Five sided with you, it'll be three against four.

-Whatever.

Luther storms out the room, followed by Allison.

-Thanks- Diego mutter as she walks past (Y/N).

-She's my friend.

She sits on the couch after everyone leaves, except for Klaus, who takes a seat beside her.

-Why does he even want to disconnect Grace?

-He thinks she's guilty of Dad's death. He's delusional- he offers her some chips-. Hey, you wanna go out tonight? There's this amazing club I want to go to.

-Can't- she stands up-. It's a friend's birthday and he's having a party at his apartment.

-Oh, which friend?- he follows her upstairs.

-You don't know him.

-Then describe him.

-He's redhead, tall, grey eyes- she enters her room-. A common customer at the shop, he's a lawyer.

-Oh, when you're going

-Ren and his sister will pass for me at 7.

-And when you'll ve back?

-At 10, I think- she looks at him worried-. Can you promise to stay out of trouble while I'm gone?

-Yeah- he didn't feel comfortable with her going out without him.

-We'll go out on Friday, okay? It's a promise.

At seven o'clock, Ren and Lile beep outside the Academy, and (Y/N) says goodbye to Klaus as she runs downstairs, a gift in her hands.

-I'll be back on time to sleep, ok?- she screams at Klaus, who's watching her from the stairs-. Oh! And I prepared you a bath, you stink!

-How considerate!- he says sarcastically, she smiles-. Have fun!

She closes the door behind her and Klaus sighs. Dragging his feet, he goes to his room, undresses and takes a box with some pot blunts inside. With the headphones on and a towel around his body, he walks through the corridor towards the bathroom.

He can't stop thinking about this Dylan guy. Was he the one who was (Y/N) attracted to? The one she talked about in the car?

He enters and the scent of oranges invades him: (Y/N) had put candles all over the bathroom as well as some flowers. He smiles and gets into the tub, some rubber ducks floating on the pink and purple water, and leaves the earphones and drugs beside him. Maybe he should stop taking them, that would make (Y/N) happy, right? He could at least try.

Deciding to skip his usual night dose, he dips in the water, closing his eyes. The warmth of it reminds him of his friend: he could picture her filling the tub and putting the bath bomb in it. Lighting up the orange-scented candles. Checking the water was at his favorite temperature. She had even put in ducks as if he was a kid.

She is so sweet, so tender and loving... Why does she waste her time taking care of him? He doesn't deserve it, at least he believes that.

His pacific thoughts are interrupted by voices, those voices he so much hated and tried so hard to repress. The drugs he took in the morning were wearing off.

-Klaus!

Various screams and overlapping whispering invaded his mind. He covers his ears as if that would hushed them, but they only become louder.

-Klaus!

He emerges from underneath the water, gasping for air in panic. Some water spills on the floor and a rubber duck falls. He shakes, the heat of the candles not being enough to calm his chills.

He grunts and hits the water, upset, and takes a cigarette, still shaking and panting. He lights it, then puts his earphone on and turns the music.

The first verse sounds as he lays back in the tub, trying to distract himself.

"I should be better off without you. You take a pride in making me blue."

After some minutes soaking, he gets out. He turns off the candles, lets the water go, and takes a duck with him. Klaus wraps a towel around his body and another on his head.

He dances his way out of the bathroom, dancing with the toy. The music is loud he can't even hear himself breathing.

"What's the matter with you, rock? Don't you see I need you, rock?"

He enters his room, eyes shut, and dancing. The duck falls to the ground with the cigarette box and the lighter.

"The Lord said run to the Devil, the Lord said."

Klaus can see Ben talking to him from the door, but he doesn't mind and completely ignores him.

He sits on his bed, mouthing the lyrics as he stares at the band in his ring finger. As he kisses the gold piece as if it was her hand, a shadow on the floor grabs his attention. Looking up, a corpulent figure with a blue bear points him with a knife.

-That was definitely not weed- he thinks he's imagining it. The figure approaches him-. Oh, Scheisse (shit).

Something hits him in the head and everything turns black.

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Chapter 8: How To Turn Your Stupidity Into a Sexy Attitude

The next day, (Y/N) was happy to wake up and see Klaus sleeping beside her. He looked so calm and graceful, mouth slightly opened.

She took a bath and changed in the bathroom, kissed Klaus goodbye in the forehead, and went downstairs to have breakfast.

When she enters the kitchen, Luther and Alisson are eating in silence, and Grace is making her juice.

-Guten Morgen!- she greets them with a wide smile.

-Morning, (Y/N)- Luther responds while Alisson waves.

-Got any plans for today, Luther?

-Not really.

-Good- she thanks Grace for the juice and drinks it-. So, you're staying home?

-Yeah.

-May I ask you a favor?

Alisson looks at her with a frown. Since when they were so friendly to each other?

-Uh, sure.

-Can you take care of Klaus?- she takes a piece of bread with peanut butter Grace is offering her-. I don't expect you to prevent him from taking anything, he's good at snicking. But, can you watch out he doesn't have an overdose or choke in his vomit?

-Yeah, don't worry- Luther gives her a small smile-. He has survived on his own all these years, I bet he can make it through a couple of hours. I'll keep an eye on him, though.

-Thanks. I've to go, see you later.

(Y/N) starts walking towards the door when Alisson's voice stops her:

-Where are you going?

-To work. Ren, my boss, will be very angry if I arrive late, so I better hurry up.

-You work?

-Yeah, at the flower shop, downtown. Come to visit any time you want, I'll give you a discount.

-Thanks- Luther says.

-Well, bye.

She takes the car since it's raining and chilly.

As soon as she stops in front of the shop, Ren runs out to meet her, an incomplete bouquet of roses on his hand.

-Finally! I couldn't sleep last night out of curiosity. Tell me everything!

She laughs as she gets out of the car. Then, she walks inside the shop, the scent of various flowers receiving her.

-Girl, stop playing around and spill the tea!

-Well...

-Oh, no!- Lile, Ren's sister, enters the shop with three coffees and a box of donuts-. Did I miss the story? Shit! No, you gotta tell it again!

-She was just about to tell it!- Ren takes his coffee-. So shut your mouth and listen.

-Oh, sorry. Here's your coffee, Voss. Soy milk, I remembered this time.

-Thanks, Lile.

-So, how did he react when he saw you?

-Did he kiss you?

-Where did he take you yesterday?

-Did you meet his family?

(Y/N) laughs.

-Hold up! One question at the time. Well... He was with all his siblings when he saw me. I presented myself, but he was too busy drinking at the bar, so I called his attention by saying his names- she sights-. And when he saw me, he smiled and ran to hug me. Oh, guys, it was amazing! I could have died there and then.

-So, no kiss?- Lile seemed disappointed.

-No. But we did sleep in the same bed- Ren looks at her mischievously-. Just sleep, nothing else.

-And where you went yesterday?

-We drove around town, he wanted to show me some spots from his childhood- she lied-. We went with his niece, it was so fun!

She extended her hand to take her coffee.

-And...- Lile is interrupted by her brother.

-OH MY GOD!- he takes (Y/N) by the wrist and gets closer-. You got married!?

-AH!- Lile screams, almost climbing the front desk to see the band-. Girl, how you got that in such a short notice?

-How dare you not invite us?

-Yeah! We've been hearing you talk about "your soulmate" for almost three years!

-Guys, no, no...- she looks at the ring, sad-. I didn't marry him, it was a silly game we were playing yesterday with his niece. And the ring belonged to Sir Reginald's wife, it was given to me as a gift.

-Oh- Lile sits back-. I kind of expected a more cinematic rencounter, you know? I mean, after not seeing each other for four years, that's the least...

The front door opens, the bells hanging from it ringing, and a tall redhead man looking at his phone enters.

-Hi, Dylan- Ren smiles at him.

-Hey, guys- he looks up from his phone-. Oh, (Y/N), you're back!

-What are you doing here, Hitchcock?- she asks in a soft tone.

-Oh, so now that the Hargreeves kid had come back you don't want to see me?- he fakes being offended.

-Don't be silly- she laughs as he approaches the front desk-. It's just weird you're here, you only come on Mondays and Thursdays.

-Yeah, but Janet's daughter went to the office yesterday and tore the flowers, and her mom can't wait till Thursday- he winces-. Anyway, can you make her usual arrangement, please?

-Oh, sure- Lile goes to the back of the store-. It'll be in ten minutes.

-Thanks- he rests his arms on the desk-. How was rencounter?

-Oh, boy, I've seen more interesting dates in National Geographic- Ren answers, watering some plants-. Don't let that ring fool you, it's just a present.

-For me, it was perfect- (Y/N) replies-. Coffee?

Dylan takes a sip from her cup and rubs his eyes.

-Man, I'm so tired. But hey, at least I have a day off tomorrow.

-Oh, it's your birthday! 32, right?

-Yeap- he gets closer to her-. I don't know if Lile and Ren already told you, but we're reuniting at my apartment later today. It's something small, just some drinks and snacks... Would you like to come?

-I'd love to!

-Great, this is my address and phone number- he writes it down on a piece of paper at the counter-. It starts at 7.

-Th...

Outside the shop, a taxi skids and a man dressed in black with a pink scarf rolls on the hood. He had his hands full of candy and snacks and was being chased by a policeman.

-Can you excuse me?- (Y/N) says to Dylan as she runs outside.

-Where are you going?- Ren asks, but she doesn't answer.

Outside the shop, she rushes to the other side of the street.

-Klaus! Klaus!

-Oh, hi, honey!

He doesn't stop running, but the officer does.

-Miss Voss, you know him?

-Unfortunately, I do- she turns to see him-. I apologize, Officer Evans. I'll pay for what he took.

-Alright.

After she paid for everything, (Y/N) went to look for Klaus, and found him sitting on the sidewalk, eating some chips.

-What are you doing here?

-Love, hi... You want chocolate?- he offered her a bar.

-No- she looked around-. Are you here alone?

-I'm sorry, sorry- she hears Luther behind her. She glares at him-. I got distracted talking with Five, sorry.

-Don't worry, I don't think someone can stop him, to be honest.

-Klaus, we need to go back to the house.

-Oh, sure.

He stands up, blinks an eye to his friends, and gives her the bar of chocolate.

-You owe me $30- she says.

-We're married, what's yours it's mine- he does a dramatic bow and leaves.

(Y/N) can't help but smile.

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Chapter 7: The Little Fox

They stay in silence for a couple of seconds, processing what just happened.

-Was that really necessary?- (Y/N) asks, still shocked.

-Was I supposed to do nothing while my wife flirted with that stupid doctor?

-We're not actually married, Klaus- she sounds sad.

-The ring in your finger says the opposite thing!- he takes her wrist to show off the band.

-Where did you get those from?- Five asks.

-The pawn-shop.

-Dad's stuff.

Both answer at the same time. (Y/N) glares at Klaus.

-Where did you find it?- Five asks his brother.

-At the back of his closet.

-Well, that explains it all- the doors opens-. It makes more sense than you getting married.

They step out of the elevator and walk out of the building. (Y/N) almost trips at the steps by being distracted with the whole marriage thing, so she takes off the heels, sitting down on the stairs at the entrance.

-This is not good- Five sights, sitting beside her.

-I was pretty good, though, right?- Klaus still has plastic stars on his hair-. "Yeah, what about my consent, bitch".

-I think I have shattered crystals in my hair- (Y/N) whines.

-Oh, let me help, love- he sits behind her, crossed legs-. You have to admit it was awesome!

-Klaus, it doesn't matter- Five says.

-What? What's the big deal with this eye, anyway?

-There is someone out there who's going to lose an eye in the next seven days- Five was angry-. They're gonna bring about the end of life on this Earth as we know it!

-I don't understand.

-Don't try to understand him, hon- Klaus takes out the last piece of crystal-. Can we get that 10 bucks, like, now, or what?

-Your 10 bucks?

-Yeah, $10 for each, right?

-The Apocalypse is coming, and all you can think about is getting high!?

-Well, I'm also quite hungry. Tummy's a-rumblin'- he imitates groaning.

-Wait, what?- (Y/N) stops Klaus-. Die Apokalypse?

-Forget about it! You're useless, you're all useless!

-Oh, c'mon! You need to lighten up, old man- Five just sights. (Y/N) rubs his back in comfort-. Hey, you know, I've just realised why you're so uptight. You must be horny as hell!

-Klaus!- his friend covers the kids' ears, but Five shakes them off, annoyed-. He's just 13!

-I'm 58, my body is 13.

-All those years by yourself- Klaus continues-. It's gotta screw with your head, being alone.

-Well... I wasn't alone.

-Oh?- his brother gets closer to him-. Pray tell.

-Her name was Delores- his gaze is lost-. We were together for over 30 years.

-Thirty years? Oh, wow!- Klaus chuckles-. God, the longest I've been with someone was... I don't know, three weeks. And that's only because I was so tired of looking for a place to sleep.

(Y/N) looks at him gloomily, but kind of happy he'd never had someone special.

-He did make the most fantastic osso buco, though. It was...- he looks to his side-. Five?

He's gone. (Y/N) stands up, panicked, and looks everywhere for, what she considers, the kid. Seconds later, both adults spot him in a cab, mockingly waving at them.

-Hey, hey, hey- Klaus stands up-. What about my money!?

The taxi leaves and Klaus turns to see his friend.

-That little shit.

(Y/N) laughs and stands up, heels in one hand.

-We better go before Ren catches me out here- she points across the street-. And fires me.

-Oh, right... That’s the flower shop.

She nods and starts walking back to the car to go home.

-And what about you?- Klaus follows her.

-What about me?

-Which has been your longest relationship?

She stops abruptly, taken off guard by the question. With trembling fingers, she touches her left wrist unconsciously, where an umbrella tattoo covers a scar from her past.

"Du wirst für immer mein sein, kleiner Fuchs." (You'll be forever mine, Little Fox)

His voice bounces in her head, making her shiver.

-Hey- Klaus takes her by the hand, he's looking at her playfully-. Who got you like that, love?

-No one- she starts walking again-. I've never been in a relationship, just that.

-No way- she opens the car-. You are truly telling me you've not dated one single soul in the four years we were apart?

-Yeah.

-That's scary- he sits down.

-I was just waiting for the one- she smiles shyly, avoiding his gaze.

-Oh, so you've already found him?

-Maybe.

-Tell me!- he felt something in his stomach at the thought of her with someone, but couldn't figure out what.

-No. Now, fasten your belt.

He pouts but doesn't insist more.

That night, Klaus slept again in her bed. But with the difference that he brought all his essentials to her room, including some drugs.

-You are moving to my room, now?- she asked as he tucked in bed.

-We're married, we're supposed to sleep together, love- he shows her the band in his finger-. And your bed is bigger than mine.

-We're not actually married, Klaus- she repeats for the second time that day-. And we probably should return the rings.

-No way. I like it and you like it. We're keeping them- she is about to protest-. And that’s my last word, woman. Now, come to sleep.

-Fine- she sights-. But I'll brush my teeth first.

-Okay.

(Y/N) walks down the hallway to the bathroom, but stands behind a wall after hearing some voices near the stairs.

-Are you okay? Can we help?- Luther asks, then a thud is heard.

-There's nothing you can do- some seconds of silence-. There's nothing any of you can do.

What was he talking about? Did it have to do with the whole apocalypse thing? Did he actually mean it?

---

Five remembers going through the ruins of the Academy, fire everywhere around him. He was looking for Vanya's and Ben's corpses when he found Klaus with a stranger.

He was laying on top of a pile of debris, his black coat covered in dust. His eyes were half-open, a string of blood falling from his lips. It looked as if he was trying to protect the woman beneath him, as he was holding her tightly and covering her body with his. At first, Five thought it was Vanya, but then he noticed the (h/c) hair and tattoo on her wrist. Plus, she didn't look like his sister at all.

He approached the couple, kneeling down before Klaus to close his eyes. It was then that he noticed the gold bands in their ring fingers, their left hands intertwined.

"That woman is his wife", he immediately assumed. He felt a heavy weight on his chest: He never thought his brother would found someone so special to him, he actually died trying to keep her safe.

And for all those years he was away, he wondered what made her so special, why his brother had chosen her.

He finally got his answer when he saw how (Y/N) looked at Klaus. And he wanted so hard to save them both for that, they deserved to live and enjoy each other for as many years as they could.

That was his goal.

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Chapter Six: Sex Power Couple

(Y/N) goes down the stairs trying not to fall. She has never worn heels before and, even though Grace's shoes had a small heel, she still felt she was going to kill herself with every step.

-Wow- she hears Klaus-. I don't think I've ever seen you with make-up on.

-What do you think?- she models for him.

She's wearing a white dress with some yellow flowers and green leaves. It has a green ribbon at the waist, and she complemented it with a green sweater and white heels.

-You look beautiful.

-You look handsome too.

-The pants are a little tight.

Five opens the door, interrupting their conversations, and the three of them go to the car, (Y/N) as the pilot. The kid had already given them the necessary information.

-Okay, so to be clear on the finer details, we just gotta go into this place and pretend to be your dear old parents, correct?

-Yeah, something like that... Just let (Y/N) do the work.

-What's our cover story?

-What?

-What are you talking about?- Five frowns.

-I mean, were we really young when we had you? Like, 16? Like, young and terribly misguided?- he does a dramatic expression.

-Sure- the kid doesn't pay him much attention.

-And you and I've been together since High School- he touches (Y/N) upper leg, making her blush-. We met at... Um... The homecoming! Remember that, kiddo.

Five is not even listening at this point.

-Oh!- Klaus snaps his fingers-. Oh, my god and the sex was amaaaaaazing. You and I would totally be a sex power couple!

(Y/N) accidentally steps on the brake and the car come to a sudden stop, almost hitting the one in front of them. Klaus bumps his head on the dash.

-Oh, Klaus, I'm so sorry!- she turns to check on Five-. Are you okay, dearie?

-I'm fine- he is mad-. And don't call me dearie.

-Klaus, does it hurt?

-No, I'm great. Just be more careful.

-Yeah, sure, sorry... It's the heels- she's a flustered mess, Klaus words in her head.

-Like I was saying...

-Klaus, shut up! What a disturbing glimpse into that thing you call a brain.

-Don't make me put you in time-out!

They arrive at their destination a couple of minutes after and Five's the first to go in. (Y/N) requires some help from Klaus to get out of the car and walk, and as they are about to enter the building, he stops on his tracks.

-Oh, I was forgetting!- he looks for something in his pockets-. Just one final touch to our disguise.

He takes her left hand and puts a gold band in her ring finger. It was astonishing: it was engraved with flowers and had small white diamonds every three petals; it had an old-fashioned kind of beauty. Surprisingly, it's just her size, but the one Klaus is wearing looks a little tight.

-Where did you get these from?- she watches the band in amazement.

-In Dad's room- she looks at him panicked-. I was looking for something to wear and I found them. Thought it would be a nice touch.

-Klaus! Are you nuts?- she takes off the ring.

-Oh, come on! The old man's wife died decades ago and he is dead too. They won't need them anymore- he takes the band from her hand and puts it back in place-. Plus, it looks good on you.

-Are you sure?

-C'mon, we don't have time!- Five yells at them.

-Coming!

Klaus grins at (Y/N) as he intertwines their hands, walking inside with a wide smile. The receptionist smiles at them, but when she sees Five, it fades.

-How can I help you?

-We'll like to talk with Doctor Biggs, please- Five speaks in a petulant tone.

-I recall you already speaking to him in the morning, young man.

-We just want to offer him an apology for our son's attitude. (Y/N) Hargrevees, a pleasure- she offers her hand, the woman taking it-. And this is my husband, Klaus.

-Hi.

Taking advantage that she touched her, she starts using her power to make her feel reliant.

-Oh, of course!- the receptionist picks her phone up-. I'll call him.

-Thanks.

It takes five minutes for the doctor to show up, with a welcoming, slightly fearful, smile.

-Welcome to Meritech Prosthetics, I'm Doctor Lance Briggs, how can I serve you?

-(Y/N) Hargreeves and my husband, Klaus- she offers him her hand, but it's let down when she notices he's wearing gloves.

-A pleasure... Oh, the gloves- he takes them off but doesn't shake her hand again-. Come into my office, please.

The four of them get into a white room and take seats.

-First of all, we'll like to offer an apology for our son's attitude this morning.

-Oh, it's okay. He's just a young man.

Five rolls his eyes.

-Sweetie- (Y/N) grabs him softly by the arm-. Say sorry to the doctor.

-I'm sorry- he mutters.

-Apology accepted.

Klaus is impressed at the way his friend is handling the situation. If it wasn't because he knew her, he would totally think she's someone's mom.

-And now that we have settled that- she adopts a more beguiling position-. My husband and I were wondering if there was any way you could provide us with the name of the owner of the eye.

-Like I said to your son earlier- he sounded uncomfortable-, any information about the prosthetics we build is strictly confidential. Without the client's consent, I simply can't help you.

-Well, we can't get consent if you don't give us a name- Five's clenching his chin.

-Well, that's not my problem.

Five almost hits the desk, making Briggs flinch.

-Dearie, let me talk- (Y/N) gets Five away from the man.

-Son, come here- Klaus takes Five to his side.

-You see, doctor Briggs, my son is quite the curious kid. And he's just trying to give the rightful owner their prosthetic back- she finally gets to touch Lance by putting her hand over his, seductively-. I'm sure we can reach an agreement in which all of us are benefited.

Klaus feels nauseous at the sight of (Y/N) flirting with this man. He hates she's touching him and giving him that provocative smile. Not knowing why, he feels the need to separated them.

The doctor looks at (Y/N) spellbound and nods. She's about to order him to tell her the name when Klaus distracts her.

-And what about our consent?- Briggs is caught off guard.

-Excuse me?

-Honey- (Y/N) is confused-. What are you doing?

-Who gave you permission...- Klaus starts fake crying-, to lay your hands on my son?

-Dad- Five tries to stop him.

-What?- Lance is lost.

-You heard me- Klaus ignores all of them.

-I didn't touch your son.

-Oh, really?- Klaus notices (Y/N) hand is still on his. He gets frantic-. Well, then how did he get that swollen lip, then?

-He doesn't have a swollen...

Without a second thought, Klaus slaps his brother across the face. (Y/N) and the doctor gasp, and she lets go of his hand, kneeling beside Five and taking his face between her hands. Klaus smiles satisfied.

-Oh my god! Are you okay, dearie?- the kid just grunts.

-I want it. Name, please. Now- Klaus says in a singing voice as he rests his hands on the desk.

-You're crazy- Lance looks at him startled.

Klaus chuckles.

-You got no idea!

-Excuse my husband, he had too many drinks at lunch.

(Y/N) tries to fix the situation. She walks to the doctor, putting her hand in his shoulder and smiling coquettishly again.

-Oh, "Peace on Earth"- Klaus takes a snowball from the desk. He just wants (Y/N) to stop touching him-. That's so sweet.

And before the terrified gaze of his "wife" and the doctor, he smashes the crystal ball against his forehead. (Y/N) screams as Klaus grunts in pain, and Five stares perplexed.

-God, that hurt!

-Klaus, you're bleeding!

She gets close to him to check on the wound, slipping with the water and crystals on the floor. The girl falls backward, hitting her head hard, some crystals cutting her skin.

-Oh, love- Klaus is quick at picking her up.

-I'm calling securi...- Four takes the phone away from Lance-. What are you doing?

Klaus grins at Briggs

-There's been an assault in Mr. Big's office and we need security, now!- he sounds distressed-. He attacked my son and me, and injured my wife. Shnell! (Hurry!)

-Why are you speaking German, bescheuer? (stupid)- (Y/N) is holding her head.

Klaus throws the phone to the ground and sights. Five looks at his brother proudly.

-Now, here's what's gonna happen, Grant.

-It's... Lance.

-In about sixty seconds, two security guards are gonna burst through that door, and they're gonna see a whole lot of blood, and they're gonna wonder, "What the hell happened?" And we're gonna tell them that you...- he changed to a dramatic voice-, beat the shit out of us, including my wife.

He sobs dramatically.

-You're gonna do great in prison, Grant. Trust me, I've been there. A little piece of chicken like you. Oh, my God, you're gonna get passed around like a...- he moves his hips suggestively-. You're just... You're gonna do great! That's all I'm saying.

-Jesus, you are a real sick bastard- Briggs looks at (Y/N), who is standing next to Five.

-Thank you- Klaus spits.

Shacking, the doctor gets up to go look for the information. He returns seconds later with a folder and a disconcerted look.

-Oh, that's strange.

-What?- Five's on edge.

-Uh, the eye. It hasn't been purchased by a client yet.

-What do you mean?- Klaus gets near the folder and Lance shudders.

-Well, uh, our logs say that the eye with that serial number... This can't be right. It hasn't even been manufactured yet. Where did you get that eye?

Five just sights and goes straight to the elevator, Klaus following him. (Y/N) starts walking towards them when Lance stops her by the hand:

-Hey, ma'am, listen... If you need help, tell me and I'll call the cops- he looks at Klaus with concerned-. Fellows like your husband normally end up causing tragedies.

-Oh, thanks- she gets away from him-. But I'm fine, really. Sorry for the inconvenience.

She catches up with her "family" at the elevator just before the doors close.

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Chapter Five: Klaus Does Something Stupid (and no one is surprised)

-Close your eyes, dummy!

-I can't! Every time I close my eyes, I see a diarrhetic hippo about to shit on my face. It's terrifying!

(Y/N) laugh can be heard all over the mansion.

-What is that even supposed to mean?

Klaus closes his eyes.

-No! No... It's awful!

-How am I supposed to make you sleep if you don't close your eyes?

-Will you take that terrific hippo out of my head?

-Yes.

-I trust you, girl- he points at her accusingly as she laughs again.

Klaus lies down on her bed, closing his eyes and covering with the knitted blanket. (Y/N) puts a hand on his forehead, her eyes glowing, trying to make him sleep... But Klaus starts making noises again.

-Nop, the hippo it's still there.

-Klaus, I can't concentrate, stop!- she laughs.

-Then sing to me- he opens one eye to look at her.

-I can't sing in English.

-I know... Sign me that german song you sang me at rehab, remember?

-And you'll stop mentioning the diarrheic hippo?

-Oh, sure.

-Okay.

He closes his eyes again, and she lays beside him, her right hand on his forehead.

-Guten Abend, gut' Nacht, mit Rosen bedacht, mit Näglein besteckt, schlupf' unter die Deck': Morgen früh, wenn das Universum will, wirst du wieder geweckt.

She stops singing, noticing Klaus is already snoring and that she feels uncomfortable and dipsy. She can't see the hippo, but can definitely sense how awkward it made Klaus feel.

-Goodnight, meine Liebe. (my love)

(Y/N) gives him a small kiss on the forehead and lays beside him, close to him, but not enough to touch him.

When her alarm goes off the next morning, she opens her eyes slowly, adjusting to the light, expecting to see Klaus on the other side. But to her surprise, his spot is empty and cold.

Still sleepy, the girl gets out of bed and goes to the bathroom, but he isn't there either. She peeks inside his room and Diego's, but he isn't anywhere to be seen.

Barefoot, she intends to go to the kitchen, but when she walks past the living room, she hears some grunting from the living room. She enters the room to discover a mess on the floor and Klaus sleeping on a couch with only his underwear on.

-No... No... No...- he was having a nightmare.

-Klaus- she kneels and shakes him a little-. Klaus, love, wake up.

-No!- he wakes up, sweating and hyperventilating.

-Hey, it's just me- she touches his arm, calming him down.

-Oh...

Without caring (Y/N) is there, he crawls through to floor to his coat, searching for drugs.

-Shut your piehole, Ben!- he says to the empty chair at his right.

-Is Ben here?- (T/N) looks around, as if she would be able to see him too.

-He's always up my ass... Said with love- he blows a kiss to the chair.

She watches as he stands up and lights a cigarette. For a moment, she can't look away, her gaze passing all over his body with admiration.

-Can't smoke eggs- he says, making her look away blushing.

-I'm sorry, do you want eggs?

-No, I said I can't smoke eggs... Can you lend me money?

-I'm not fonding your addiction, Klaus.

-Fine- he walks to the showcase on the wall-. One of these had gotta be gold-plated, right?

She wants to stop him, but she's too distracted looking at his butt.

Suddenly, someone clears their throat, scaring both adults.

-Christ on a cracker!- Klaus screams looking back-. Pogo?

-My apologies, Master Klaus- he looks at him recriminating-. I have a query for you.

-Oh?

-Items from your father's office have gone missing. In particular, an ornate box with a pearl inlay.

(Y/N) turns to see Klaus with a disappointed look as he turns to see the empty chair.

-Oh, really? You don't say.

-Any idea where it went?

-No, no, no... No idea- then he whispers-. Drop-dead. Would you shut up!?

-Excuse me?- Pogo is impressed at his words.

-Pogo, I didn't mean you, I just... I...- He sits next to (Y/N)-. You know, there's been a lot of stuff I've been dealing with. Just a lot of memories coming up. All those good times. Well, not so many good times as really awful, terrible, depressing times.

-The contents of that box are priceless. Were they to find their way back to the office, whoever took it would be absolved of any blame or consequences.

-Oh, well, lucky bastard.

-Indeed.

Pogo leaves the room and (Y/N) sights, standing up to pick up the mess her friend had made.

-Where's the box, Klaus?

-At the pawnshop.

-The one next to the Chinese restaurant?

-Yeah.

-Okay- she throws at him his pants-. Get dressed, we're going to get it back before I go to work.

-You have a job?- he frowns.

-At the flower shop, downtown.

-Oh, nice- she wants to be mad at him, but can't-. I don't have money, though.

-I'll pay for it, but you ain't going alone anywhere with my money.

-Fair enough.

An hour later, the pair parks in front of the pawnshop.

-Okay, here's the money. You get in, buy the box and then come back to the car and give it to me. Get it?

-Yes, boss!- she smiles at him.

Klaus gets off the car and does what she told him.

-Great! Now you just gotta go back to the house, put the things inside, and give it back to Pogo.

-There's a problem with that.

-What?

-I don't have what was inside.

-What?- she almost screams-. Where did you leave them?

-At the dumpster behind the Academy.

-You're unbelievable- she starts the car-. Okay, no problem. We're going to the flower shop, I'll ask the day off and then we'll go to the dumpster.

It was very hard to convince Ren, the owner of the shop, to give her the day, but in the end, she managed to convince him after mentioning it was to spend time with Klaus.

-Oh, god... He came?- (Y/N) nod, excited-. Jesus girl, I can't you believe you actually found him. Will you finally stop talking about him every three minutes?

-I don't do that!- she blushes.

-All of our customers know who he is!- Ren looks through the windows, at her car-. Is that him?

-Yeah.

-He's cuter in person- he tries to get a better look at him.

-I know. So... Can I have the day off?

-Just this one time, Voss- she gives little jumps of happiness-. And I want all the details later, alright?

-Okay, bye!

The next hour, Klaus and (Y/N) look through the trash, trying to find whatever Klaus thew away. But there was nothing, he didn't even remember what the box had.

-What do you plan on doing now?- she asked as they entered the mansion.

-Well, nothing, of course.

-You're a mess, Klaus.

-I...

-Hey! I was looking for you!- Five interrupts them-. Klaus, I need your help.

-Why?

-I need you to pose as my dad so I can get some information. Put something professional on, we're leaving in half an hour.

-Oh, sure, boss... Will I get something in exchange?

-$10

-$20

-Okay- Five's irritated.

Klaus climbs the stairs and (Y/N) looks at Five with a raised eyebrow.

-Which information?

-It's none of your business.

-Oh, but maybe I can help, you know?- Five ignores her and starts climbing the stairs-. I can convince a person to give you their life saving in the blink of an eye!

-You have powers?

-Yeah.

The kid stands in the middle of the stairway, examining her.

-That'll work better than Klaus, ok. $20 for your services.

-Oh, no, thanks. I don't want money- she stands in front of him-. I'm just doing it so Klaus doesn't get money for drugs.

-Ok. You heard me, wear something formal, you have 30 minutes.

-I'll ask Grace for one of her dresses.

They walk to Klaus's room, where he is buttoning up a rather extravagant blazer.

-Klaus, forget it. I'll take your girlfriend instead.

-I'm not...

-Why?- he pouts.

-Well, first of all, you're wearing clown clothes.

-What? This is my nicest outfit- he speaks softly, offended-. Wait! I got an idea. You know what's better than a mom? A mom and a dad! We can pose as a married couple with a sweet teenage kid.

-Oh, God- Five looks at (Y/N), who got lost at the mention of married-. Yeah, fine, whatever. But I'll just give you $10... And we'll raid the old man's closet.

-As long as I get paid- (Y/N) looks at Five concerned but he blinks and eye at her.

-When the job is done!

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Chapter 4: Best Funeral Ever!

By the time Luther called them to the memorial service, it was already raining. Klaus grabbed a coat and an umbrella while (Y/N) put on a brown jacket and changed her sandals for shoes.

-Aren't you bringing an umbrella?- Klaus asked as they go down the stairs. -No, I like feeling the drops on my skin.

-Okay.

They meet with the others at the door and together go out, Luther leading with the urn between hands. The nine people gather in a circle.

-Did something happened?- Grace asks.

Everyone looks at her, confused.

-Dad died. Remember?- Alisson answers.

-Oh. Yes, of course.

-Is Mom okay?

-Yeah, yeah, sh's fine- Diego is quick at defending her-. She just needs to rest. You know, recharge.

-Whenever your ready, dear boy- Pogo says to Luther.

One nods and opens the urn letting the ashes fall to the ground. Klaus and (Y/N) make a face and blush when only a small amount comes out.

-Probably would have been better with some wind.

They fall into an awkward silence.

-Does anyone wish to speak?

Again, the silence.

-Me- (Y/N) says shyly, giving a step forward-. Of course, if you don't mind, Luther.

The man just shrugs his shoulders and nods.

-Well... I really didn't know Sir Reginald, but I don't believe anyone actually did. He was a mysterious man, very closed, I could never figure him out, not even with my powers. But in some way, that made me liked him more. He is one of the two people who has ever confused me, therefore intrigue me- Luther examines her body expressions-. I'm so grateful for what he did for me, I could never repay that debt. During the three years we lived together, he was like the father I never had... A bitter, cold, and odd father. But still a father.

Diego looks at her with a raised eyebrow, but Luther is impressed at the tears falling down her cheeks.

-I guess what I'm trying to say is, I'll miss him dearly, just that.

She goes back to Klaus, who hugs and lets her cry in his shoulder. He even throws his cigarette, so the steam doesn't bother her. She was cold and wet, but he doesn't mind. He thinks it's weird she loved her dad that much, but hey, he was no one to judge considering her past.

- Wise words, Miss (Y/N)- Pogo takes her place-. Now, anyone else?

Silence.

-Then I'll like to say that, in all regards, Sir Reginald Hargreeves made me what I am today. For that alone, I shall forever be in his debt. He was my master... And my friend, and I shall miss him very much. He leaves behind a complicated legacy...

-He was a monster- Diego interrupts as Klaus laughs-. He was a bad person and a worse father. The world's better off without him.

-Diego!- Alisson reprehends him.

(Y/N) listens to the conversation with her face buried in Klaus's neck. She's almost bitting her tongue, trying not to argue with the boy.

-My name is Number Two. You know why? Because our father couldn't be bothered to give us actual names. He had Mom do it.

-Would anyone want something to eat?- Grace speaks.

-No, it's okay, Mom- Vanya puts a hand on her shoulder.

-Oh, okay.

-Look you wanna pay your respects?- Diego walks to the middle of the circle-. Go ahead. But at least be honest about the kind of man he was!

Klaus feels (Y/N) grunt on his chest and, in the blink of an eye, she's standing next to Diego.

-How you even dare to speak about him like that?- she still had tears in her eyes-. He gave you a home, food to eat, clothes to wear... You have no idea what a monster looks like!

-What do you even know?- he screams at her-. You said it yourself, you didn't even know him! You never went through everything we all did!

-He was your father! And he did give you a name, you bear his surname, don't you?

-What did that man give you? Why are you acting like he didn't manipulate and use you the same way he did with us? Were you in love with him or something?

-No!- she frowns, disgusted-. I didn't need to be in love with him to see he wasn't a bad man, Diego. I've seen and feel those kinds of people up close many times before, and I can assure you he wasn't one of them.

-You're just too naive to see the obvious, girl.

Those words triggered her, they reminded her of a special someone. She turns and walks to the house crying, frustrated.

-By the way, just you know he did appreciate you all- she screams as she opens the door.

-And how the fuck can you know how he felt?- Diego argues.

-That's my thing, ameisentätowierer (annoying person).

-What did she call me?

-You know she's right- Luther says.

-Oh, now you like her, eh?

(Y/N) enters the house, dripping wet, and Klaus follows her as Diego starts arguing with Luther. She climbs the stairs and almost runs to her room, shutting the door on Klaus's face.

-Oh, c'mon love, open the door- he knocks-. Please.

-You agree with Diego, don't you?

-(Y/N), I don't agree with anyone in this house... I don't even agree with myself, I'm too high.

The girl opens the door and Klaus looks at her sleepily.

-Your family hates me.

-I wouldn't take it personally from Diego, he hates everyone.

-I need a bath- she lays on the door frame, sighting.

-And I need something to eat, I still can't believe Luther didn't allow refreshments at the funeral.

-Oh, I almost forgot! I made a pie for you all, it's in the oven.

-Please tell me it's cherry pie.

-Your favourite.

-Thanks!- he gives her a quick kiss on the cheek-. If you look for me, I'll be in the kitchen. Have a great bath!

(Y/N) holds her cheek with a smile. Klaus closes the door and walks down the corridor to the stairs, Luther emerging from them with an irked face.

-Oh, damn I lost the best part of the funeral!- One glares at him-. Who won?

-Do you know where's (Y/N)?

-In her room, why?- he sounds defensive.

-I want to talk to her about Dad... Where's her room?

-The one at the end of the hall.

Luther walks past his brother, and he goes down the stairs. With a nervous face and holding his left arm, he prepares to knock when the door opens. (Y/N) stares at One with shock as the man blushes after noticing she's only wearing a robe.

-Can I help you?- she didn't mean to sound so cold.

-I wanted to talk with you, but I can come at another time if you're busy. Sorry. He turns, but (Y/N) notices drops of blood on the floor and then the wound in Luther's arm.

-Oh, Luther! What happened?- she stops him by the shoulder and gets close to see the cut-. Was it Diego?

-Yeah, but is nothing serious- he tries to get away, uncomfortable at her stare.

-Oh, dear- her eyes water again-. I'm sorry, Luther... I didn't want to cause problems, but that seems to be everything I'm doing. Maybe I should just leave, I don't even belong here, this is your house.

-No, (Y/N)...- he doesn't know what to say-. Can I come in?

-Oh, sure.

The man steps inside the room, amazed at all the lively colours, so different from the rest of the building:

The walls were a pastel yellow and wherever you looked there was a plant or flower. A four-post bed was in the middle of the room, covered by white linen curtains and fake red roses. At his left, there was a wooden closet with a bunch of books on top, and a vanity at his side. An easel with a canvas stood in front of a hanging chair and a table with acrylics and pencils. On his right, a stereo sat on a huge rectangular table, a clock on the wall, beside the window, and some plants surrounding it. And at last, he saw the small bedside table, a single red rose and a white candle in the middle of three photographs: One of (Y/N) with an unknown woman; one with his father; and one of Klaus and her.

-Nice room, you decorated it by yourself?

-Yeah, but Sir Reginald bought all of it, of course- she sits on the edge of her bed-. Come here, sit.

He looks at her nervous, noticing part of her leg was exposed.

-I'll help you with that cut.

(Y/N) gets up and starts searching for the emergency kit under the stereo, but Luther stops her.

-No! I'll do it myself, don't worry.

-It's not a bother, really.

-Thanks, but no.

-Alright.

She sits back and Luther decides to sit on the chair in front of her vanity, rotating it to face the bed.

-Look, you don't need to go. Diego and Vanya have their own place and Alisson probably has some movie to film. I don't know about Klaus, but if he goes, only Five and I are staying, and we don't mind your presence- she smiles shyly at him.- Besides, Dad wanted you here.

-Thanks, Luther.

-Talking about Dad... You said he appreciate us, you really mean it?

The girl looks at him softly and with a melancholic smile.

-He was a puzzling man, Luther. I know you want me to say he loved you, but I really don't know. He was reticent and barely talk about you all- Luther sights sadly-. But on the few occasions he did talk about you, I could feel him become nostalgic. When he talked about Five, for example, he got mad and sad; with Ben, he felt regretful and bitter; with Diego, annoyed, but an affectionate-type of annoyed; with Alisson, he felt satisfied; Vanya made him feel surprisingly gratified and worried for some reason; He was concerned about Klaus and scared for him... And you, it's no secret you were his favourite, he was so proud of you he missed you much.

-Are you telling the truth?- Luther felt like crying.

-Yeah. I can't assure you he loved you, I never felt something like that in him... But someone who feels all that I told you for another can not, at least, appreciate them. That you can be sure.

-Thanks- he stands up-. And... I'm sorry I blamed you with Dad's death. Not even the greatest manipulator could fake all you said to Diego.

-No hard feelings- she smiles brightly.

-Sorry for interrupting you.

-I was just going to take a bath, it could wait.

Luther gives her a small smile and leaves the room.

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Chapter 3: The Gang Adopts a 58-years-old Kid

Some glasses break and the urn slides across the large table, Klaus almost throwing himself to catch it.

-Daddy?- he presses the urn to his chest, looking at the ceiling.

(Y/N) notices the knives shaking.

-Klaus!

She jumps on him, both falling to the floor just before the knives fly to the wall, in the same direction where Klaus was standing seconds before.

-Are you ok?- Sol takes his face between her hands, scared.

-Yeah, yeah- he stands up and helps her-. Let's get out of here before we get killed.

They go up the stairs, the lights still out, and as soon as they reach the top, Klaus looks out the windows.

-Oh, God- he runs to grab an extinguisher while Sol stares at the big blue thing floating in the middle of the courtyard-. Oh, God.

Klaus runs outside holding the extinguisher and (Y/N) follows him, trying to stop him.

-Out of the way!- Klaus shouts at his siblings, pushing Diego and Luther.

-What are you...?- Diego stops mid-sentence, astounded at his brothers' idiocy.

Klaus activates the extinguisher at the same moment that (Y/N) steps out. She stops on her tracks, behind Luther, scared by the big blue hole.

-What is that gonna do!?- she hears Allison scream at Klaus after he throws the extinguisher to the hole.

-I don't know! Do you have a better idea?

A loud noise is heard again and the hole gets bigger, making everyone back up.

-Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa... Everyone gets behind me!

-Yeah, get behind us.

Without realising it, (Y/N) holds on to Luther's arm and he puts a hand on hers while taking Allison's hand in the other. Klaus gets behind (Y/N), hugging her close to his chest.

-I vote for running, c'mon- he tries to pull from his friend, but Luther is holding her too tight-. Well, okay, guess we'll just die.

A face suddenly materializes from the bluish thing and everyone stares at it trying to figure out what's going on. Seconds later, a kid falls from it, the hole disappears and everything goes back to normal.

With a shocked face, everyone looks at the kid as he stands up and looks around. The whole group walks forward slowly, confused and scared:

-Does anyone else see little Number Five, or is that just me?- (Y/N) feels Klaus stiffen.

-Shit- Five says and looks down-. Sorry for the flowers.

-They were my favourites- (Y/N) whispers, looking at the crushed daffodils beneath Five's feet.

Luther suddenly notices he's holding (Y/N) hand, so he lets go immediately as she takes a step back, smiling nervously.

Five scuffs and ignores everyone as he makes his way inside the house. The siblings follow him, making a lot of questions, but he only stops when he reaches the kitchen. He starts looking for bread as everyone gathers around the table, looking at him between happy and amazed.

-What's the date, the exact date.

-The 24.

-Of what?- he spreads peanut butter on a slice of bread.

-March.

-Good.

-I thought Five was dead- (Y/N) mentions as she sits beside Klaus on the table.

-We all did- he whispers back.

-Oh, I finally get to meet you- Five points at the girl with a knife-. I was curious about who the fuck was as insane as to marry Klaus. Name?

-Is he talking to me?- she was so impressed, she directed the question to Klaus instead of Five.

-Yes, I'm talking to you. -(Y/N) Voss and I'm not...

-¿German, ah? You really had to go to the other side of the world to find someone, Klaus?

-Not married, not dating... Just friends- she states.

-Oh, really?- Five puts marshmallows on the bread-. Well, I may have lost the funeral, but at least I'm on time for a wedding.

-What...?- (Y/N) is interrupted by Luther.

-So are we gonna talk about what just happened?- Five ignores him-. It's been seventeen years!

-It's been a lot longer than that- the kid responds bitterly before transporting to the other side of the kitchen.

-I haven't missed that.

-Where'd you go- Diego asks.

-To the future. It's shit, by the way.

-Called it!

-Should we allow him to curse that much?- (Y/N) asks Klaus, but he just raises his shoulders.

-I should've listened to the old man. You know, jumping through space is one thing, jumping through time is a toss of the dice- he looks up to Klaus-. Nice dress.

-Oh, well, danke- Allison glares at him.

-Wait, how did you get back?

-In the end, I had yo project my consciousness forward into a suspended quantum state version of myself that exists across every possible instance of time.

-That makes no sense.

-Well, it would if you were smarter.

Diego stands up, ready to fight, forgetting they're adults now and not kids. But Luther stops him on time.

-How long were you there?

-Forty-five years. Give or take.

All look at him startled, Luther and Diego sitting down again, processing what the kid just said.

-So what are you saying? That you're 58?

-No, my consciousness is 58. Apparently, my body is now 13 again.

-Wait, how does that even work?- Vanya keeps asking the important questions.

-Delores kept saying the equations were off. Bet she's laughing now.

-Delores?

-Heart failure right?- Five points at a newspaper on the table where Sir Reginald's death is announced.

-Yeah.

-No- Luther turns to see (Y/N).

-Mmm... Nice to see nothing's changed- Five takes his sandwich and leaves the room.

-Uh, that's it? That's all you have to say?- Allison shouts at him, but he keeps walking.

-What else is there to say? The circle of life.

The group stays silent for a while before Klaus gets off the table and takes (Y/N) hand to leave.

-Well... That was interesting.

They leave the room still holding hands. She looks at her hands together, smiling, thinking about what Five just said: A wedding. No, not only a wedding, their wedding. Where Five came from, she and Klaus will be together. She needed to know more but wasn't sure about asking the kid. It was obvious she needed to wait, but how long?

-Why everyone thinks we're a couple?- she didn't notice in which moment they climbed the stairs-. You're more my sister than Vanya or Allison, to be honest.

-Oh- her smiled fades-. Hey, Klaus...

-Yes, love?- he stops in the middle of the hallway.

-Stay- he looked at her confused-. I mean, stay here, with me... Your dad's no longer here, so... Could you? Please.

He thinks about it, looking at his room, and back to (Y/N).

-Yeah, sure. Why not? I'm tired of looking for a place to sleep, anyway.

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Warning: This story contains swearing, drug use, alcohol abuse, violence and smut.

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Chapter One: We Only See Each Other at Weddings and Funerals

Chapter Two: I Think We’re Alone Now

Chapter Three: The Gang Adopts a 58-years-old Kid

Chapter Four: Best Funeral Ever!

Chapter Five: Klaus Does Something Stupid (and no one is surprised)

Chapter Six: Sex Power Couple

Chapter Seven: The Little Fox

Chapter Eight: How To Turn Your Stupidity Into A Sexy Attitude

Chapter Nine: Sinner Man

Chapter Ten: Water Hungry

Chapter Eleven: The Birds and the Bees

Chapter Twelve: Human After All

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Chapter 2: I Think We’re Alone Now

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(Y/N) was completely lost looking at Klaus while he poured some more liquor in his cup. He hadn't changed a bit, he looked exactly like the first time she saw him all those years ago in rehab.

She had waited so long to see him again. She hoped for him to visit his dad someday, but he never did, nor the others. And Mr. Hargreeves knew the exact location of all his children but Klaus, he was just too unpredictable and never stayed in a single place for long. (Y/N) was about to give up all hope when the old man died and Pogo told her Klaus probably would pass by, but she wasn’t so sure. Yet, there he was, the sun illuminating his face like a dream come true.

-So, did you?- she blinks, realizing the man was talking to her the whole time.

-I’m sorry... What?

-Oh, don’t worry, you can tell me, I won’t snitch on you with Luther- she looks at him confused-. Did you kill my dad?

-No!- she feels a sting on her chest-. How can you even...?

-I’m just kidding, love!- he laughs it off-. I know you didn’t, Luther’s just paranoic, like always.

-Oh.

-How you’ve been? I thought I’ll never see you again.

He walks to her and takes her hands in his. She blushes.

-Great... I’ve missed you.

-Who doesn’t?- Klaus smiles nattily-. I want to talk with you about so many things, but... Can you help me first?

-Sure!

-I don’t want Luther to be nagging me about the whole “Dad was murdered” thing. Can you sober me up so I can talk to him?

(Y/N) frowns.

-Are you sure?- she places a hand on his cheek-. I know you hate using your power.

-Yeah, but if it helps me get Luther off my ass, I will.

-Ok- she isn't convinced yet, but if that helped him feel better, she’ll help.

They walk back to the living room, now empty, and Klaus sits down in front of the urn.

-Whenever you’re ready- he nods, and the girl concentrates, her eyes turning yellow.

She starts feeling tipsy, the effect of absorbing Klaus’s drunkenness and something else.

-Listen up, old man- Klaus is suddenly serious, passing around the room-. You know, if I was murdered, and one of my sons... Adopted sons... Happened to be able to commune with the dead, I might think about, I don’t know, I don’t know... Manifesting! Do the whole big angry ghost lecture!

He throws his arms up, frustrated, and then starts imitating his father’s voice:

-Tell everyone who done it and find eternal peace- he sighs and stops fooling-. Eternal peace is probably overrated.

They spent hours trying to communicate with Reginald, but nothing happened. Maybe he wasn’t available? What do people even do in the afterlife?

-C’mon, C’mon! Chop, chop!- Klaus screams, surprising (Y/N)-. You always were a stubborn bastard!

-Klaus!

-Sorry- he approaches the bar-. I don’t know about you, but I need a drink.

She lets go of him, her eyes going back to normal, and runs to get between him and the bottles.

-I don’t think you should drink so much just after leaving rehab.

-Sweetheart, I only went to the clinic because I had nowhere to sleep. I'm a lost cause.

He tries to grab a bottle, but Sol hits his hand away. He glares at her, faking being offended.

-C’mon, love.

-No.

-(Y/N)

-No.

Both adults start fighting, Klaus trying to grab a bottle and Sol blocking his way.

-Klaus, stop!

In his attempt to grab the whiskey, his elbow hits his father’s urn and it tips over, the ashes falling all over the counter.

-Fuck...

-Sir Reginald!

(Y/N) kneels down and tries to collect the ashes with frenzy while Klaus laughs at her back.

-It’s not funny! Help me, you idiot!.

She was mortified, Luther was going to kill them, or worst. Klaus kneels beside her with the urn and starts pouring the ashes back in it. He is was laughing, too high to care in the bare minimum, when he heard (Y/N) sobbing.

-Hey, hey- he takes her by the chin-. Don’t worry, no one will notice. And if they do, I’ll take the blame, ok? It’s okay.

He hugs her, accidentally leaving some ashes on her back. He just blows them away and smiles at her.

(Y/N) just sniffles and finishes picking up as many ashes as she can. Then, she stands up and goes to the kitchen, not speaking to Klaus.

-Love, common...- he follows her with it in his hands-. Are you mad?

-No- she is scared and sad but isn't about to say it.

-(Y/N)- he takes her by the hand and pulls her to him-. What’s wrong?

-It's just that... I really wanted your siblings to like me. And now they even suspect I killed your father.

-Oh, love- he leaves the urn in the table-. No one thinks you killed dad, but Luther. And he's just being a dickhead, like always. Besides...

-I also expected to see you rehabilitated. After all these years, I was hoping you were on the right path.

Klaus fell silent, suddenly feeling terrible and for the first in his life, regretting his decisions. He just couldn't stand the deception in her eyes.

-And if I promise to you I'll try being sober?- he'll regret saying that later.

-Really?- her eyes light up.

-Yeah- he looks in his pockets and takes out a plastic bag with pills-. Starting now. See? It's all I have, I promise.

She looked at him suspiciously.

-Look, I'm even going to make myself a coffee to sober up a little, ok?

-I can make it for you- (Y/N) smiles softly, believing him-. Sit down while I prepare it.

She turns to look for a mug and he takes the opportunity to take three pills, quickly swallowing them. Just after he does, she remembers and takes the bag from the table, throwing the pills to the trash.

-Where were you?- Sol asks while searching for the coffee.

-Sorry?- Klaus sits on the table.

-When you find out about your dad...

-Oh.

“I was being resurrected in an ambulance after an overdose.” He thinks.

-I was walking out of the rehab clinic, I saw it in a newspaper.

-And where were you going? Where do you live?

-I’m a free spirit, darling.

(Y/N) turns to see him shocked:

-Are you homeless?

-You can also put it that way.

-Don’t you have someone? You know... Like a partner or something?- she almost crosses her fingers for the answer to be no.

-Oh no, love- she goes back to stirring the coffee and smiles-. I’m not a one-person man, you know that.

-Sure.

Sol puts the spoon in the sink and is about to grab the mug when music starts playing from the upper floors.

“Children behave, that’s what they say when we’re together.”

-What’s that?- she asks as Klaus looks to the ceiling.

-Tiffany.

-Who?

-The singer, Tiffany- she looks at him confused-. You really don’t know her?

Sol denies.

-She was a big deal in the ‘80s.

Klaus jumps to the floor, and she laughs as he started moving his hips, dancing to the rhythm.

-Dance with me, (Y/N)

The girl shakes her head, turning red for the millionth time that day. Klaus pouts and starts slowly dancing towards her, extending his arms.

-I don’t know how to dance- she admits.

-Yes, you do.

The boy offers his hand, she can read “Hello” on his palm. Shyly, she takes it and he pulls her closer, almost to his chest, and starts dancing.

“I think we’re alone now, there doesn’t seem to be anyone around.”

She starts relaxing, letting the music guide her. She doesn't believe it is intended to be danced like that, but she isn't complaining; having Klaus so close was amazing.

“Look at the way we gotta hide what we’re doin’.”

He lets go of her hand and moves excitedly around the room. She laughs, letting her hair finally free.

"Cause what would they say if they ever knew..."

Klaus covers his face with his hands while (Y/N) spins around, her long skirt flowing like a wave. He then takes the urn from the table and starts dancing with it.

-Klaus, leave that!- she laughs nervously.

She approaches him, taking it from him and putting it back on the table. He takes her again by the hand and starts dancing together at a slow pace.

"And then you put your arms around me and we tumble to the ground..."

He was hot, literally, she can feel his warm bare chest against hers. The girl rests her head on his shoulder, closing her eyes and enjoying the moment.

"I think we're alone now, the beating of our hearts, it's the only..."

She takes a step back and Klaus jumps when the music is interrupted by a loud strike and the lights go out.

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The Beauty of Being Numb | Klaus Hargreeves x Reader

Warning: Drug use, alcohol abuse, swearing

Index

Chapter one: We Only See Each Other at Weddings and Funerals

When someone knocked on the door that morning, (Y/N) had already been waiting in her room for hours. She had thought the best way to introduce herself to the siblings was to welcome them individually as soon as they entered the house.

But when she peeks up the stairs and sees a giant man with a serious face and watery eyes, she immediately backs away. She runs back to her room trying not to make too much noise, and locks herself, heart pounding like a drum.

-Miss (Y/N), are you all right?- Pogo asks as the girl tries to control her hasty breathing.

-Yes, I just think I’ll wait for Klaus to arrive. Maybe it will be easier for all of us when he’s here.

-Okay, miss- Pogo walks to the stairs-. Although I doubt it.

(Y/N) looks in the mirror for the hundredth time that day and sits in front of it, on the edge of her chair, to analyze her hair. She wasn’t used to tying it; she didn’t even like it, but right now it seemed like a wonderful idea. She tries to pick up her thick mane in a ponytail, but to her chagrin, she looks more scruffy; so she tries to do some braids. But as she’ve never done it before, she fails miserably at the task.

(Y/N) tiptoes to her door and slowly opens it, looking for Grace so she can help her. She doesn’t see her in her usual place, so she probably was downstairs with Pogo. She hurries to close the door after hearing footsteps coming up the stairs, a tall girl with curls emerging from them.

She is breathless. With someone as dazzling and elegant as that woman, she couldn’t present herself with what appeared to be a nest for hair.

-Miss (Y/N)- Pogo’s voice sounds again as she combs her hair-, Mr. Klaus has arrived.

She freezes, the comb sliding down her fingers and landing gently on her lap. Her cheeks turn red and hot, and her eyes glow.

-Ummm... have they all arrived yet?

She presses her ear against the door, whispering.

-No, Miss Vanya’s missing.

-Great!- she was just buying time.- I’ll wait until she arrives... And then gather them in the living room, so I can talk to everyone.

-Yes, Miss.

She keeps trying to straighten her hair, but the more she brushes it, the more it fluffed and tangled. It was a nightmare. She just wants to make a good first impression, especially in the circumstances the family is going through.

She thinks it have only been a few minutes when Pogo suddenly opens her door.

-Miss (Y/N), everyone’s waiting for you in the living room.

-So fast?- she turns pale.

-Let’s go.

And without waiting for an answer, Pogo starts walking down the stairs. On edge, the girl picks up a tie-dye scarf hanging from one of her plants and follows the ape, trying to tie it around her hair.

They reach the ground floor and walk to the living room, where she can hear voices and the clink of glass. She stops behind one bookshelf, trying to make up an excuse not to show up.

-Miss Voss- Pogo spoke-, there’ll never be a good time to do this, so go and talk to them.

-I knew I’d have to introduce myself eventually, but I would have preferred Mr. Hargreeves to do it. This isn’t the best time to meet us.

Pogo sees her with stern eyes and points to the room, motioning for her to move.

-I can’t,- she is out of breath, her hands are sweating and her face burns-. If I just go in there, the tallest guy will kill me.

-All right, let me do it for you...

-What...?

Before the girl can finish the sentence, the chimpanzee was already walking towards the siblings, who are sitting in awkward silence.

-Children, there’s someone you must meet- Pogo turns to where (Y/N) was hiding and waits.

-Ich kann dies tun (I can do this)- she whispers to herself as she shyly emerges from her hiding place.

When she comes out from behind the bookcase and the sunlight illuminates her body, she can see the siblings stiffen and adopt a defensive position.

-Good evening- her accent was thicker than she’d expected.

Her eyes scan the room, searching for a familiar face, desperately trying to rely on him. She stops at the bar where her old friend was pouring some kind of mixture into a glass; he haven’t even noticed her yet.

-My name is (Y/N) Voss- she hopes to be speaking understandable English-. Your father took me under his wing three years ago, and I’ve been living with him ever since. It’s a pleasure to meet you all.

She looks back at the bar, but he hasn’t even turned to look.

-And it’s good to see you again... Klaus- she almost shouts his name so he can hear her.

Klaus raises his head at the mention of his name and almost drops the bottle he was holding when his eyes focused on the source of the voice.

-(Y/N)?- He sounds impressed, but happy at the same time-. The (Y/N) Voss?

-The one and only.

-Hey!

Klaus puts what he is holding on the counter and goes to hug his friend with a wide smile.

-What are you doing here?- he’s amazed, looking at the woman in front of him-. Look at you, you shine like a goddess!

-Thank you. I like your skirt- she laughs when he turns in circles to model.

-It looks better on me than Alisson. It’s a little dated, I know, but it’s very... breathey on the bits.

-Wait!- the previous mention gets up-. Klaus, do you know her?

-Of course, sis! This...- He puts an arm around (Y/N) shoulders-, is my great friend and rehab sister, (Y/N) Voss, the most bohemian bitch since Stevie Nicks.

-Rehabilitation?- Diego asks worried-. Great, we could barely stand one junkie in this house and now we have to deal with another.

-Oh no, I stopped drugs years ago, I’ve been clean for almost four years, my medical record can confirm it. Your father had Grace study me every month since I arrived. Although I can’t say the same for Klaus- she turnes to see him with worried eyes as she takes his wrist-. You just got out of rehab again.

-What can I say, love?- he turnes and goes back to the bar-. I’m a lost cause. By the way, how did you get here?

-I came looking for you three years ago. I got in some trouble- she admits embarrassed- and had nowhere to go. Then I remembered you gave me your address the day you left rehab.

-Which kind of trouble?- Luther asks, distrustful.

-Let’s just say some people have a special interest in my talents.

-Talents?- Diego is as irritated as Luther.

-Oh, you must see what this girl can do!- Klaus sits down beside Vanya with a cup and a bottle full of liquor-. Love, show them.

She turns to see Pogo for approval and the chimp nods. (Y/N) then closes her eyes and when she opens them again, her orbs have turned yellow. To the amazement of the siblings, they all hear a male voice coming from the stairs and seconds later, the reason they are all reunited there enters the room:

-Dad!?- Luther almost screamed.

-What the fuck?- Diego stands up, impressed.

-Isn’t it amazing!- Klaus points at the man, still holding the bottle-. You can even touch it!

-What?- Alisson stares at her father with confused eyes.

-Miss (Y/N) can create illusions- Pogo walks to her-. Her illusions are so realistic, you can touch, hear, smell, and even taste them.

-She also controls emotions- Klaus takes a sip of his cup-. She can make you fall in love with her in a blink of an eye, literally.

-But I have to touch the person first- (Y/N)’s eyes are still shinning-. Besides, it’s more like an exchange: I give an emotion, and I absorb what the other person was feeling before.

-So you’re like us- the illusion disappears as Luther speaks.

-Of course she’s like us! Why would Dad take her in if not?- Diego is angry.

-I can’t believe he found another one- Vanya is upset but tries to dissimulate it.

-He didn’t found another- Alisson scuffed-. She just showed up at the door and he took the opportunity.

-And are you staying?- Vanya asks-. I mean, Dad’s no longer here.

-Mr. Hargreeves was very clear about letting Miss (Y/N) stay in the house even after his death. She was included in his will like you all.

-She can keep the entire house if she wants- Diego mentions-. I don’t think anyone here wants it... Except for One, maybe.

-I think we have a priority problem here- Luther stands in the middle of the room as (Y/N) sits down on the floor, between Klaus’s legs-. First, what are we doing with Dad?

Everyone looks at him confused.

-I mean... I figured we could have a sort of memorial service in the courtyard at sundown. Say a few words, just at Dad’s favourite spot.

-Dad had a favourite spot?

-Oh, yeah- answers (Y/N) with a smile-. Under the oak tree, we used to read there all the time. Sometimes we even had tea.

Luther looks at her irritated. He considered that a special spot for him and his father. Now this stranger was stealing it from him.

-Right.

-Will there be refreshments?- Klaus is braiding his friend’s hair, a cigarette between his lips. (Y/N) feels like in a dream. She have missed him so much that having him so closed felt surreal-. Tea? Scones? Cucumber sandwiches are always a winner.

-What? No- Luther is about to lose his patience-. And put that out. Dad didn’t allow smoking in here. Now listen up, there are some important things we need to discuss, all right?

-Like what?

-Like the way he died.

-And here we go- Diego starts playing with a knife.

-I don’t understand- (Y/N) thinks Vanya’s voice was like the one of a deer in the lights-. I thought they said it was a heart attack.

-Yeah, according to the coroner.

-Well, wouldn’t they know?

-Theoretically.

-Theoretically?- Allison asks in a mocking tone.

-I’m just saying, at the very least, something happened. The last time I talked to Dad, he sounded strange.

-Oh, quelle surprise!- (Y/N) laughs at the comment.

-Strange how?

-He sounded on edge. Told me I should be careful who to trust.

Luther looks at (Y/N) with suspicion, and the others follow. The girl is too distracted enjoying the feeling of Klaus’s fingers on her skin to notice, but her friend does.

-Hey, don’t you dare point a finger at (Y/N). She’s a ray of sunshine. Just look at her- he hugs her-. She won’t even kill a bug, she’s vegan.

-Your father was a very kind man to me, why would I even want to hurt him?

-Miss (Y/N) had a close relationship with Mr. Hargreeves, she was very affected by his death- Pogo defends her.

-Luther- Diego stands up, bored-. He was a paranoid, bitter old man who was starting to lose what was left of his marbles. Besides, if junkie no. 2 here had tried to harm him, don’t you think Mom would have stopped her?

-He must have known something was going to happen- Luther keeps insisting, then turns to Klaus-. Look, I know you don’t like to do it, but I need you to talk to Dad.

Klaus looks at him with a raised eyebrow while Alisson scoffs.

-I can’t just call Dad in the afterlife and be like, “Dad, could you just... Stop playing tennis with Hitler for a moment and take a quick call?”

-Since when?- Luther is upset-. That’s your thing. Unless you are trying to protect someone.

-I didn’t kill Sir Reginald- (Y/N) is a bit hurt.

-No! It’s just that I’m not in the right... frame of mind!

-You’re high?- Alisson states.

-Yeah!- he smiles at her-. Yeah! I mean, how are you not, listening to this nonsense?

-Well, sober up, this is important- Luther points at (Y/N)-. You, can’t you make him feel better so he can talk to our Dad?

-I could, but I’m not forcing Klaus to do something he hates.

-Thanks, love- he kisses her on the forehead and she can’t help but smile.

-Do you know at least where is Dad’s monocle?- Luther is getting more violent towards her.

-Who gives a shit about a stupid monocle?- Diego whispers.

-Exactly- Luther’s still looking at (Y/N)-. It’s worthless. So whoever took it, I think it was personal. Someone close to him. Someone with a grudge or interest.

-Where are you going with this?- even though he tends to be happy while high, Klaus is getting mad at his brother.

-Oh, isn’t it obvious, Klaus?- Diego interrupts-. He thinks your girlfriend killed Dad... Or one of us, perhaps.

-I’m not his girlfriend- (Y/N) whispers with a red face-. And I didn’t kill Mr. Hargreeves.

-Wait, one of us?- Alisson glares at him.

-How could you think that?- Vanya is offended.

-Great job, Luther. Way to lead- Diego mocks him before leaving the room.

-That’s not what I’m saying...

-You’re crazy, man. You’re crazy- Klaus stands up and takes (Y/N) hand and the bottle-. Crazy.

-I’ve not finished.

-Okay, sorry, We’re just gonna go murder Mom. We’ll be right back.

-That’s not what I was saying- Luther tries to apologize- I didn’t...

But Vanya, Klaus, and (Y/N) leave the room, leaving him alone with Alisson.

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