Klaus Mikaelson x reader + Reader is Rebekah's long time human friend. When things get rough in the Quarter Rebekah moves reader to the compound to be safe. Klaus finds reader interesting and feelings pursue. You laid on your couch and set your arm across the back of it, brushing the smooth blanket atop it with your thumb. Everything was sore. "Y/N," Rebekah said crossing her arms, you peeked one eye open. "I cannot believe you are being so stubborn!" She exclaimed, exasperated. Rebekah had known you a long time and has taken you in as her 'human'. You had been living in the Quarter for a long time and the witches tried to use you as leverage over Rebekah. "True. But that's because this is my home. I can't just back down because a couple witches tried to use me against you." You sat up, finally, wincing in pain. The witches had thrown you around quite a bit. "And besides, how safe could I really be with your vindictive brother Klaus or devious Kol?" You inquired. If they really wanted, they could kill you. Kol could run off and Klaus could just dagger Rebekah if she gets out of line. "Y/N you know I would never let that happen. Please. For me. Just come stay at the compound? It'll make it much easier to ensure your safety." Rebekah gave you her best puppy face and you couldn't say no to that. "Fine." You said with feign annoyance. You stood up and walked to the threshold of your living room. "I'll go pack now and we can move me in tonight." Rebekah smiled wildly. No one can harm you, her best friend. Rebekah loved you so much because she saw herself in you, only human. You were strong, selfless, and looked out for family above all else, and Rebekah is your family. --- "Okay, Y/N, right this way." Klaus heard Rebekah from downstairs entering the compound. He also heard another person accompanying her. He swiftly made his way to stand in front of you and Rebekah with his enhanced speed. "And who might you be, love?" Klaus said, smiling at you. "Her name is Y/N, and she will be staying with us for now." Rebekah stated. "And why might that be, sister?" He said looking less enthusiastically at his sibling. You knew Klaus didn't like outsiders and you felt like you were intruding, but you'd rather that than Rebekah nagging you forever more to join her. "Because, dear brother, I have invited her. Some witches tried to use her against me and I find she would be much safer here." Rebekah crossed her arms in defiance, daring her brother to try and kick you out. "Well, by all means then," he said turning to you with animosity. "Welcome to my home." He held his hand out for yours and you took his. Instead of a handshake like you expected, he lifted it to his lips. He pressed a soft kiss to the back of your palm. After he let go, smirked as you blushed and mumbled a shy "thanks." And walked away down one of the many halls of the compound. --- It had been a couple weeks since you initially moved into the compound. Nothing outstandingly bad happened since. Kol and Klaus had been unendingly flirtatious with you, to Rebekah's dismay. You could see her roll her eyes every time she bore witness to their mischief. Elijah had been very helpful and had been teaching you to defend yourself on order of Rebekah. Hayley was in and out of the compound, always on the move, doing anything to help the wolves. You, on the other hand, had been basically stuck under non official house arrest unless you were at work. You're a barista at a cozy café in the quarter. You always smelt of cinnamon, vanilla, and roasted coffee. It had become his favorite scent, he was always happy to spend time with you. You were shy and he liked to tease you with Kol sometimes but you also enjoyed art among and had come to see him as more than a monster to be feared. You were walking home after work one evening when you felt an arm slip around your neck and a hand cover your mouth. You screamed and tried to open your mouth to bite your attacker but they were too strong, someone supernatural. You knew it wasn't a Mikaelson because even Kol would not try to trick you like this. Your muffled screams seemed to do you no good when the attacker sloped your hair from your neck and tilted your neck for a better angle to plunge their teeth into you. But Klaus heard you, even your muffled screams. He was near by, he was going to ask to take you out to dinner for some time out of the compound and waited along your route home. But he was not quick enough to come to your aid, the vampire had already started to feed off you. You didn't see Klaus, you thought it was over when black splotches dotted your vision. Your legs were limp and your eyelids felt like they weighed a ton. Pain throbbed from your neck. Then there wasn't a body, Klaus ripped the vampire off of you. Klaus proceeded to rip their heart out. Before you fell to the ground Klaus caught you, kneeling to the ground holding you in his lap, cradling your head. "Oh, Y/N," he muttered looking down at you. He bite his wrist and fed you his blood to heal you. You were half drained when he saved you. You looked at Klaus through your lashes, your eyes barely open. "You are prone to danger." He whispered. You smiled faintly. "I live with the Mikaelsons. It's normal." You said in a raspy voice. Klaus picked you up bridal style and carried you back to the compound. If only you knew how much Klaus had come to love you and he vowed to not allow any one dare hurt you again. Now you were not only Rebekah's human, you were the Mikaelsons' human.