TVD ficlet: Belonging
Notes: Gift fic for Kathrin
Word Count: 320 words
Belonging (Klaus)
So Klaus arrives in Mystic Falls and wants to belong. And what’s a better way to integrate himself into the town than to take up some of the residents’ hobbies?
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When it comes to Stefan, Klaus doesn’t have to adopt anything. It isn’t as if he hasn’t learned all of his tricks in the 1920s. Besides, they are already friends, even though Stefan is still in denial.
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Then there’s the brother, Damon. Klaus quickly realized that they are kindred spirits. Both of them thrive in domesticity. He starts building his own house. Surely, they will bond over this.
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With Elena, it’s much more difficult. She doesn’t appear to have any discernible hobbies. But then Klaus sees the picture hanging above her bed. A horse. He has always felt affection for these loyal, elegant four-legged creatures.
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Caroline’s main interest seems to be planning parties. In addition, she shares his love for birthdays. Klaus dreams of them planning a birthday party together - his birthday party. He has hearts in his eyes.
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Tyler and Jeremy. It doesn’t take long for Klaus to learn that they are secret artists. Klaus has always admired painters, despite having no artistic bone in his body himself. Maybe he could pass some of his stolen paintings off as his own?
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When it comes to Bonnie, he has to be more careful. The witch has tried to kill him once after all. Still, he notices her passion for karaoke and can’t help wishing for a karaoke night at his newly-built mansion.
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Matt… Matt is the toughest nut to crack. The poor kid seems to have no life outside of serving drinks at the Mystic Grill. Nevertheless, Klaus doesn’t give up. Perhaps they could bond over the fact that neither of them has health insurance?
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So Klaus adopts their hobbies and waits for them to take notice. And waits and waits …
Word Count: 320 words
Belonging (Klaus)
So Klaus arrives in Mystic Falls and wants to belong. And what’s a better way to integrate himself into the town than to take up some of the residents’ hobbies?
~
When it comes to Stefan, Klaus doesn’t have to adopt anything. It isn’t as if he hasn’t learned all of his tricks in the 1920s. Besides, they are already friends, even though Stefan is still in denial.
~
Then there’s the brother, Damon. Klaus quickly realized that they are kindred spirits. Both of them thrive in domesticity. He starts building his own house. Surely, they will bond over this.
~
With Elena, it’s much more difficult. She doesn’t appear to have any discernible hobbies. But then Klaus sees the picture hanging above her bed. A horse. He has always felt affection for these loyal, elegant four-legged creatures.
~
Caroline’s main interest seems to be planning parties. In addition, she shares his love for birthdays. Klaus dreams of them planning a birthday party together - his birthday party. He has hearts in his eyes.
~
Tyler and Jeremy. It doesn’t take long for Klaus to learn that they are secret artists. Klaus has always admired painters, despite having no artistic bone in his body himself. Maybe he could pass some of his stolen paintings off as his own?
~
When it comes to Bonnie, he has to be more careful. The witch has tried to kill him once after all. Still, he notices her passion for karaoke and can’t help wishing for a karaoke night at his newly-built mansion.
~
Matt… Matt is the toughest nut to crack. The poor kid seems to have no life outside of serving drinks at the Mystic Grill. Nevertheless, Klaus doesn’t give up. Perhaps they could bond over the fact that neither of them has health insurance?
~
So Klaus adopts their hobbies and waits for them to take notice. And waits and waits …