"I Will Climb You Like A Tree." [Klaus X Reader]

"I will climb you like a tree." [Klaus x Reader]

Klaus helped you into the house after you sprained ankle. He wasn't happy about the injury, but so thankful it was barely anything to worry about.

While he had you seated comfortably in the living room, Klaus himself was walking around tending his plants and occasionally asking if you needed something. But you were getting restless, sitting still wasn't your strong suit.

Klaus was by your side the second you stood up offering you his arm for support.

"Thank you Klaus, but I think I can go to the rest room myself."

He stood there, adamant about helping, "I don't doubt you, yet I would hate to hear you trip and see you further injured."

You knew you couldn't stop this protective bean, so you just barely leaned on him. Klaus gently rubbed your hand on the excessively short trip and stood by the door. Your very own sentinel.

On the way back to the couch, Klaus had put his arm around your waist. It didn't bother you, not really....it just, made you feel.....weak? Fragile? It didn't matter really, you just didn't like the feeling in this moment. But hated the idea of blowing up on such a sweet, kind gentleman like Klaus, he was only trying to help and keep you safe. It had nothing to do with how much he respected you or anything. And you knew this better than anyone....and yet.

"Klaus?"

"Hm?" A deep, gentle rumble served as his best response.

"Please stop being so protective. It makes me feel weird."

You were trying to be calm about it, Klaus knew this and didn't let it get under his skin as he reluctantly withdrew his arm, "Of course sweetheart. My apologies."

This behavior was second nature to him though, and despite his best efforts, he kept being just there ready to help in any little way.

Doctor Estevez did tell you to start to put pressure on your ankle after a few hours, yet Klaus was back on his over protective tendencies. This time you were getting a little frustrated and finally snapped.

"I will climb you like a tree!" You stamped your foot and poked Klaus in his chest, "I have to put pressure on my foot now."

Klaus held both his hands up in surrender and backed up a half step. Yet, before he could respond verbally, you made good on your promise. He helped you in your endeavor so you wouldn't fall. Pure bewilderment in his eyes as you were up on his level, pressing your forehead against his.

"Stop with the protective teddy bear stuff." You made sure he knew you weren't truly upset by putting a playful whine in your voice, "I will let you know when I need help."

"Okay," he grinned gently, a light blush across his face, "I will try to stop being so overbearing sweetheart."

Its so Tiny...[Klaus x fem! Reader]

This is a mirror fic requested by @higgsinos

As soon as you got home from the doctor's office, you began panic baking. You weren't as good at this as Klaus, or especially Gilbert, but it helped calm your nerves. It might also ease the blow of the news you would have to deliver to your husband.

Your thoughts flew around in a haze. Were you ready to have a baby? How would Klaus respond? Would you be a good mother? You should probably pick up some parenting books, and maybe talk to K.K. You tried to calm down, you did have a good family friend to ask at least and Klaus would help you. If you were honest with yourself, he would be an utter gentleman about the whole situation. But how would he feel about it? Did he want kids? A family?

Klaus walking in and smelling the beginnings of a bakery tipped him off to you being stressed. He knew all too well that baking to this degree meant you were worried about something. So he made a bee line to the kitchen where the table and counters were lined with cookies, tiny pies, cupcakes, and some handmade chocolate pieces. While Klaus appreciated the sweets and had plans to take most to the office, he couldn't help but worry about your mental state.

"Sweetie" Klaus's voice broke through your daze, "Is everything okay? Do you need to talk about something?"

"Ah..." You rubbed the side of your face, "That obvious huh?"

"Our kitchen looks like a bakery, Liebe." Klaus chuckled softly, "You only do this when you're upset."

"Oh.....right. Well, there is one thing." Klaus moved a little closer, ready to comfort you with a hug, "You see.....I'm.....uh.....I'm pregnant. "

The last word hit Klaus like a truck. He couldn't contain his joy and swept you up, spinning around in a tight circle. Him, a father? He couldn't believe it, he had been secretly dreaming of this moment. He didn't want to force you into motherhood, but he couldn't think of anyone he wanted to have a family with.

You were caught off guard in the giant sweeping hug, Klaus grinning ear to ear. You thought it was sweet, but could see how someone might think it scary with how large his fangs were. But his pure happiness put you at ease over the situation.

Klaus stopped, completely embarrassed at himself and guilty at suddenly lifting you. He set you gently on the ground, blushing hard.

"That's amazing news Liebling." You found his sudden shyness adorable, "I should be honest, I've been wishing for this since we said our vows."

It was your turn to blush, "Oh, that....and here I thought. I wouldn't....uh."

Klaus panicked, "There are options I'm certain, Dr. Estevez...."

"No" You were suddenly loud, louder than you intended, "That's not what I meant. I just, never thought I'd be a good parent. So it, kinda is....uh.....flattering to hear that. Uh....that sounded weird."

Klaus smiled a little and hugged you gently, "I'm certain you'll be perfect. Its myself that I'm worried about."

You looked up at him, "Why?"

Klaus cleared his throat, "I'm always working, and I'd hate for you, or our child, to think that work would take precedent. Not to mention how dangerous the city is. Of course Gilbert will be near you, so I won't have to worry as much, but that doesn't mean I won't worry at all." Here you thought you were worried, Klaus was a professional, "And I can't help but feel that I won't be a good...."

"Klaus von Reinherz don't you dare finish that sentence." Klaus stopped, blushing, "You are an amazing role model, and will do everything in your power to keep us safe. If I'm being completely honest, I was worried you wouldn't want kids at all. Mostly worried how you'd feel about the situation at large."

"Danke, Liebling." Klaus gently nuzzled your cheek, "I will try to relax, since you have so much faith in me."

As the two of you cleaned the kitchen and prepared dinner, Klaus began internally panicking over more unseen issues.

Would the child have fangs? The rest of his siblings had oversized canine teeth, it was a trait on his Father's side of the family after all. Would his Blood Breed status carry over? It was a blood curse, and children often inherent their parent's blood types. Would it carry over? Would they be frightened of him? He was much larger than most people, but children don't fear their parents. Klaus desperately wanted things to be fine, yet he couldn't be certain. Perhaps he should talk to Lucky, ask if this kind of thing has happened before. Have a chat with his older siblings and ask if his nieces and nephews had their oversized canine teeth.

You could see Klaus lost in thought, the full weight of having a child must be getting to him. You rubbed his arm gently, Klaus jumped a little out of his trance.

"Something wrong?"

Klaus was caught off guard, "No, not at all. My apologies Liebling. Simply lost in thought, how to begin a nursery and such."

While it was a lie on Klaus's part, you decided to not call him out. It was easy to see his worries, at least to you.

"We should ask K.K., and your family. They would know where to start, right?"

Klaus nodded, understanding that you knew the truth and choosing not to act, it made him feel much better.

Discovery [Steven x Reader]

Steven couldn't help but notice how jumpy you've been lately, how much you seemed to stare at the one closet in the living room that was locked from the inside. The one that housed his private goon squad.

He hoped it was something else, maybe a mouse or spider. Something, anything else. He really didn't like the idea of explain them to you.

The worried expression on his face snapped you out of your own nervous trance however. Explaining what you thought you saw....you didn't like that at all. You didn't want Steven think you've gone crazy. And who would really believe you anyway? Even in this bizarre city. And yet, it was Steven who broke the silence by jerking his thumb towards the very closet you had absently been eyeing since you entered the living room.

"Is there something wrong with that closet [Name]?" His tone was even, but not at all calming, "You seem to be uneasy, looking back every few mintues."

Your heart sank a little, but 'I guess I don't have a choice'. You chastised yourself for it, but after a steady sigh and deep breath....

Steven listened, his face calm and gentle, his mind screaming as you explained that a couple nights ago, when he was pulling an all-nighter at the office, you saw something that terrified the crap out of you.

<You had been sitting on the couch, the quiet room and empty bed upstairs was just a bit too much right now. Sure, you were use to lonely nights. Steven, your lover, had a difficult, dangerous job after all. Its only natural he spend a couple nights here and there doing work.

But as you were half asleep, barely dozing in front of some mind numbing reruns, some large shadow caught the corner of your eye.

Your head snapped in the direction of the closet that you knew was locked from the inside. Three enormous figures, stooped over as to not hit the ceiling, emerged from an impossibly deep shadow. You held your breath, hell, you weren't even sure your heart was beating as you kept still, frozen in absolute horror.

The figures left as quickly as they appeared. Once you could feel your heart, it became all you could hear. You ran up the stairs, practically teleported up them, desperate to put distance and locked doors between you and whatever those things were. You even locked the bathroom and windows before pulling the covers over your head and curling into a ball, hoping.....praying, that it was all in your head.>

Steven couldn't help but notice how badly you were shaking as you spoke. His heart sank, realizing he would have to explain something to calm you down.

His arms wrapped around in a gentle embrace, a warm hug better than any kind of medicine.

"And I didn't say anything....because I didn't know if it was real.....or if. If you'd think I was crazy."

Steven thought his heart shattered, but also could see your point. It killed him a bit, but he understood the sentiment all too well.

"[Name], listen." For whatever reason, his voice seemed to soothe you more than anything, "I told you up front I was a dangerous person to be around. Not a danger to you directly, but.....I have my reasons for keeping them a secret. And truthfully, I had completely forgotten that you get restless when I'm not here." He paused, uncertain just how much to tell you, "Those figures you saw, they operate under my command. They would never hurt you."

He pulled away a little to look into your eyes, you just couldn't help but trust him, he didn't really have to ask.....but did so anyways.

"I trust you, but next time....could you send me a text? Just in case."

The warm smile he flashed at you made your heart melt into a puddle, "Of course."

Pure Fluff [Zapp x Reader]

You were tired, a long day at work and someone tried to mug you on the way home. You were able to defend yourself sure, but it didn't help your exhaustion. Zapp would probably be home by now, you weren't sure if you were looking forward to that yet. Sure, your lover could empathize, but you didn't expect him to really be up for just cuddling tonight.

You didn't even care enough to try and hide that you were tired as you entered your shared apartment, and Zapp was right there to greet you.

"Sup sexy?" He paused, "You don't look so hot. What's eating you?"

"Nothing." You slipped past him easily, not fully in the mood to deal with his energy, "Just tired is all."

He grabbed your waist and pulled you back against himself, one arm wrapping tightly around your waist, the other clinging to your shoulders.

"No sh^t Sherlock. Long day huh?"

When you didn't answer, Zapp got a bit worried. He wasn't entirely sure if this would work but....

"Well, how about this then." He smirked and smushed his face against yours, "You go get a shower, put on something thinner. And I'll be back."

You looked at him, it wasn't a bad idea. Except you were just going to put on something comfortable and try to lay down.

"Oh- okay." He let go without waiting for your answer, "I'll be back. Stay sexy [Name]."

The door closed before you could sigh. You didn't know what he had planned, but after a nice hot shower and climbing under the covers, you felt a little better.

It wasn't long after you settled into bed that Zapp made his entrance.

"Hope you're decent in there." Zapp snickered and set a to go bag from Diane's on the bed, "Cause I'm here."

"Since when have you ever cared if I was decent in here?" You scoffed.

"Yeah, but I'd rather strip you myself." Zapp winked at you with a devilish smirk on his face.

He stripped down to his boxers quickly. You couldn't help but admire how he looked. Your gaze didn't go unnoticed as Zapp flexed a little for you.

"See something you like?"

"F$*k off." You turned away blushing.

Zapp wasted no time invading your personal space, "Nah, I'd rather f$*k you."

You shoved him playfully, "Get off."

He backed off and got under the covers with you. After fumbling with the remote and game controller, he put on a comedy special you'd seen maybe half a dozen times and extended his arm across the head board.

You sat there a little confused.

"Get your sexy ass over here and let me cuddle you damn it."

Without warning, Zapp had you by the waist and pulled you up against himself again. All you could do was yelp in surprise and adjust so you would both be comfortable.

This was nice. Zapp's hand didn't leave your side, just burrowed its way under your clothes and rubbed up and down gently. It was really relaxing to you, letting you know there wasn't any expectation of further physical activity.

Zapp looked down at you as your head hit his shoulder. A loving smirk on his face as he felt a sense of pride, his plan had worked. He was fine just chilling the rest of the night, and while he wouldn't tell you, he found the dumbasses that tried to mug you. They were a little pathetic, and got what was coming to them for messing with you.

You felt Zapp kiss the top of your head.

"Feel better gorgeous?"

"Mmmmhmmm" You nodded a little, "Thanks."

"Don't mention it."

Uh oh [Steven x Reader]

Steven stood over his desk, partially impressed partially pissed. Someone kept leaving snacks on his desk, always things he liked but it was getting out of hand. Chain couldn't even catch whoever it was. That ruled out Zapp on principle, not only would he not do something this nice, he was terrible at sneaking. Leonardo and Zed wouldn't do this, Klaus would just offer it plainly, that left Chain, K.K., and [Name].

Steven couldn't narrow it down properly. Chain wouldn't lie about this, and whoever was doing it stopped when Chain kept watch. K.K. had no good reason to, she usually did crazy things like this sure, but always as some kind of joke. That only left [Name]. Yet Steven couldn't think of why you'd do something like this, you kept to yourself and were deadly reliable.

Steven was honestly drawn to you because of that, and couldn't bring himself to think that you'd pull a prank like this.

"We don't know who keeps leaving things on Steven's desk," Klaus was handling this announcement because Steven didn't want to loose his temper before 10, "Either confess and cease, or we will have to hold individual conferences to find who is responsible."

Steven had been watching everyone's faces as Klaus made the announcement, and beyond mild discomfort, no one had seemed guilty.

No one came clean by the end of the day, Steven hoped this would stop completely. He still wondered who could have done it.

"Uh Steven." Your voice was just as steady as ever, "Do you have a moment?"

The dark man turned, "Of course [Name], is something wrong?"

You stayed close to the door of Steven's office, he didn't like the way you seemed to be holding yourself together.

"Uh....wrong might not be the right word....." Were you fidgeting? Steven had never seen you so.....off, "I just wanted to apologize."

"A-apologize? F-for what?"

Steven was utterly confused and a little concerned as you lifted your heel, tapping your foot on the ground.

"I never meant to upset you. I just......I didn't know how to tell you......uh......"

Steven blinked several times, "You've been leaving the snacks on my desk? Why?"

Were you twirling your hair? What was wrong? This behavior was so very unlike you that Steven couldn't believe his eyes and had to pinch himself.

"I....uh." You swallowed the lump in your throat, "I like you. Romantically, I mean. I just.....never knew how to say it outright. So I thought.....ya know.....maybe."

Steven felt his face warm up. You liked him? And that's why you left things for him? Why you were being so fidgety right now?

Suddenly shaking your head, "F-forget it. It was crazy to think anyone could pick up on that.....and stupid to think you'd be interested in me. Uh.....I'll uh, just go. I won't keep doing that though. I don't wanna bug you."

Steven snapped out of his daze before you could walk off, latching onto your arm, "Hold on [Name]. Where's all this coming from? You're usually so quiet."

"Uh....well......" You still couldn't look at Steven, "I just." You shook your head again, "I just have kinda always admired and respected you. Not that I was trying to act like you or anything, I've always been a quiet person. But respect and admiration slowly turned to something deeper."

Steven felt a hot all of a sudden, "I... I see. I understand how you feel. I've never heard you talk about your emotions."

You were shaking a little, Steven let go of your arm and continued, "That said. I did appreciate the snacks, it mostly frustrated me that you seemed to be able to do so undetected."

"I waited until everyone left. Klaus was usually absorbed in his prosfair game."

Steven's jaw dropped, he had to hand it to you, so bloody intelligent and cunning, "I see. Well, since you came clean about your feelings, its only right that I should tell you that I feel the same way. I like you romantically as well."

Sleepy talking [Klaus x Reader]

This sweet little fic was requested by anonymous.

You had a long night and stubbornly stayed half the day after to help with post work. You knew you could make it to the end of the day, but Klaus had already offered to escort you home.

He was really sweet, always offering to help. You were pretty sure you were in love with him, but knew beyond the shadow of a doubt that you didn't have a chance with him.

You sat on the couch, you were pretty tired though. Klaus would be back soon, after that....he had been insisting you get home and get some rest. It wasn't a terrible idea, but you still wanted to try and help finish the post work.

Klaus walked into the office and noticed you sitting on the couch. His first thought was you were simply focused on something in your lap and refrained from breaking your concentration. When he was close enough however, he saw there wasn't anything in your lap. And upon drawing even to the couch, noticed you were fast asleep.

He didn't want to wake you, after going toe to toe with Steven in all nighters, you deserved some rest. Instead, he whisked off to fetch a blanket and pillow.

Once Klaus returned, he carefully readjusted you to a laying position, much more comfortable than sitting upright in his opinion. With the pillow under your head and the blanket covering you, Klaus thought it best to keep an eye on you. He didn't want anyone barging in and disturbing your slumber.

Klaus seated himself at his computer. Watching over you would require his attention, so Prosfair was off the table. Instead, he settled for a relaxing game of solitaire.

Barely five minutes later...

"Why would.....I tell......that?"

Klaus leaned away from his computer. It had been your voice, yet you were still fast asleep. Were you....prone to sleep talking? Was this inappropriate? Should he try to wake you? He shouldn't be listening to this, certainly. But attempting to move you could lead to any number of awkward situations. Klaus desperately wanted to avoid any possible mistake that would even remotely let you think he had devious intentions.

"I'm not.......who I love.....that's private"

Klaus tried to simply ignore what you were saying. Deeming it highly invasive for him to be listening, yet unable to move for fear that you would be disturbed. He found this incredibly difficult however.

"Klaus."

Klaus leaned back over, "[Name]?"

You were still fast asleep, still talking to yourself. Klaus was deeply uncomfortable with this situation, more so with the implications of what your sleep talk was suggesting. He was interested in you, he just didn't think you were interested in him.

"Cotton......ears?.....love with......Klaus bon renhersss."

Klaus immediately turned a deep shade of red and froze, slightly leaning over his desk.

He wasn't.....he couldn't.......you.....didn't.......right?

Achoo!

You sneezed yourself awake, and completely off the couch. Klaus somehow regained his composure as he half rushed to your side. His mind swirling with what to do next. What should he tell you? He couldn't very well lie to you.

"Are you okay [Name]?"

"Yeah." You sat up, rubbing your face and looking around, "Did I really fall asleep in the office?"

"I'm afraid so."

Your strained groan was hardly audible, yet didn't go unnoticed.

"Is something wrong?"

"I have a bit of a problem with sleep talking." You looked back at Klaus, "Did I....uh.....say anything?"

He froze a little, "Just a little."

"Oh god......what did I say?"

Klaus was at a loss for words, how was he supposed to avoid this, "You seemed to be arguing with someone, or under interrogation."

You blinked, "Was it.....Could you hear what I was saying?"

Klaus swallowed the lump in his throat, "You said that you were...uh....that you um..."

Klaus saying um? You never thought you'd see the day.

"You said you were in love with me."

Was your heart even beating anymore? You said THAT. Well, there went that friendship. You had curled into a sitting fetal position, nearly 1/3 your normal size.

"In all honesty, I feel the same way. A-about you....that is." Klaus was blushing again, rubbing the back of his neck, "You're intelligent, kind, caring, cunning....."

Klaus kept talking, yet your ears didn't seem to work properly. You had to be dreaming, Klaus admitting he liked you. You pinched your side, hard. It hurt, but you suddenly felt much better, though still deeply embarrassed by how you ended up telling Klaus.

"I had thought I wasn't.....i believe Zapp used the word 'type'.....I thought I wasn't your type. Our hobbies are wildly different, though I suppose that doesn't matter much in the long run."

Klaus stopped, you had hugged him suddenly, even taking yourself by surprise. He caught you before you could pull away, though you still backed up enough to look at him.

"Perhaps we could discuss this over lunch?"

"Y-yeah." The blush on both of you had calmed down, Klaus was deeply relieved, "I...I'd love that."