The original hybrid wasn't sure how to feel, he originally walked in that bar fully committed to compel her to follow him and drain her of blood. But here he was, getting to know her and growing closer to her. Feeling that spark.

Klaus knows he shouldn't get close to her, it's a weakness he didn't want. But when her friend asked him to stay, Klaus saw the look in her eye. That beautiful hopeful look, and he couldn't say no.

Klaus hated to admit but Estella truly looked beautiful that thought even surprised him, Katherine and Elena would look hideous in that dress. But it looked perfect on her.

And that comment she made, about feeling pathetic. Klaus didn't expect that at all and he wanted to know more about her. Because from a stranger's point of view, she was beautiful. Simply perfect. what more could there be?

They walked over to the table where Liliana sat next to her husband and Scarlett's girlfriend was sitting on the chair. Ella sat next to Scarlett and Klaus immediately followed sitting next to Estella.

"Guys this is Nik, be nice." She says giving Scarlett and Liliana a pointed look that made both girls laugh. "Nik, these are my friends, Scarlett, her girlfriend Amber, Liliana, and her husband Alex."

Klaus now understands what Scarlett said about being the fifth wheel. He was quite shocked to realize that this doppelgänger was single. Maybe he expected her to be like Elena having two brothers pin over her.

That comment she made early still really bugged him. I hope I don't look as pathetic as I feel. those were the exact words she said. And he wanted to know why she felt that way.

"It's nice to meet you all," he says giving a fake smile.

"So Nik, tell us about yourself," Stella says making all of them look at him.

Klaus thought for a moment before creating a story, "Sorry, love. I'm not a very interesting person, I simply run my family's business."

Stella nods, "That sounds nice, any siblings?"

Klaus's heart suddenly felt heavy before he shook his head, "I'm an only child."

"Lucky you. I have three brothers and god there so annoying." Liliana says making the table except Klaus laugh.

"They are so overprotective. But I think it's sweet." Estella says making Liliana nod, "That's true. Even if I want to kill them most of the time, I do love them."

Scarlett and Amber share a look and both smirk. They pick up their drinks, "Ella, you should go get something to drink. We didn't order for you because we weren't sure what you wanted."

Estella raised her eyebrow and looked down at the second cup next to Scarlett, "I ordered two for myself."

Estella rolled her eyes before looking at Nik, "You want something to drink?"

Klaus nodded and stood up following after her.

He wanted to get alone time with her. Nik wanted to get to know her a little better before deciding whether or not, he wanted to make the bond with her. That and a part of him wanted her to be an awful selfish person, he could reject and drain.

They both sit on the bar stools and wait for someone to come get their order. Nik looks at Estella and just stares at her for a moment.

Estella wasn't sure what to say, she was nervous about saying the wrong thing and scaring him off. She turns to look at him and her eyes widen a bit when she realizes he was already looking at her.

"Tell me about yourself, Stella."

"I'm just an average person Nik, there is nothing exciting about me. I went to NYU in New York and studied fashion. And I was lucky enough to get a job at Kingsley Empire." She laughs a little bit before continuing, "I grew up in foster care so I never had a family but the girls feel like a family." Most of the time, She thought but didn't say.

Klaus didn't take his eyes off her, "I'm glad. Despite being an only child, I did grow up with a lot of friends. I think you'd get along with Rebekah...She's obsessed with fashion and has been obsessed with Kingsley's boutique, for what feels like centuries."

Estella gave a genuine smile, "Well then I hope to meet her one day."

Klaus smiled back before looking down at his new buzzing phone, he sent one for his vampires to get him a new one early after completely destroying the other one.

Estella heard the buzz and also looked down, "You can take that. I can order your drink." She offered but he rejected the call and shook his head.

"No worries, love. It's just my assistant Hope. She can be quite persistent." He lied, making Estella blush at the nickname.

The bartender came over before Estella could reply, "Sorry about the wait, what can I get you?"

They ordered and were given their drinks right away, but neither of them made a move to go over to the group. Both still wanting alone time to talk.

Nik put his hand inside his pocket and pulled out her bracelet. "Before I forget, early you dropped your-"

"My charm bracelet! You found it, thank you. I was looking for it early but just figured I left it at my office." She was so glad Nik had it, that bracelet meant a lot to her.

Klaus grabs her wrist and softly puts it on her, her eyes don't leave his face.

"Let's play 20 questions. I ask something and we both answer, and then you ask something." She says smiling making him take a sip of his drink before shrugging. "Sure,"

Estella pretends to think before taking a sip of her cup, "I'll start with the easy questions, whats your favorite color?"

Klaus starts laughing making her fake an offended look, "Don't laugh. Your favorite color says a lot about you."

"You could have asked me anything and you decided to ask about my favorite color."

Estella rolls her eyes, "Okay when you say it like that it does sound silly."

"It's black," Klaus replies. "Like me guess, yours is pink." He raises an eyebrow.

"No, actually I'm not that predictable. It's dark blue." Because of your eyes, she thought to herself.

"Lovely. Do you believe in the supernatural world?" Klaus asked getting right to the point. He wanted to see if she truly was clueless about his world.

"Supernatural as in vampires, werewolves, witches?" She asked quite curious.

Klaus nodded and she bit her lip, "I do, I believe our world is too big to not have things like that exist. I mean we've only discovered 5% of the ocean. For all we know mermaids exist."

"You do have a point that. Does that scare you?" He asked curiously.

Estella shook her head, "No Nik. I'm not scared, I'm not special. Nothing exciting happens to me. My life is pretty boring. Besides a vampire would probably think my blood tastes disgusting." She laughs making Nik just look at her.

"What makes you think that?"

She immediately regretted saying that and looked down, "I-I have type one diabetes so my blood is messed up." She tries to joke but it doesn't come out like that. Estella's friends didn't know about that because the girls in her group home always bullied her for it so she surprised herself a bit by telling Nik.

Klaus gave her a sympathetic look, he wasn't sure how to reply. Everyone he ever met was either a vampire, werewolf, or witch. And for some odd reason, they never have any type of human illness.

"I'm sorry, what is that like?" Klaus wasn't sure if that question was appropriate and he felt like Elijah would have scolded him if he was there. But he was truly curious.

Estella looked at him and was a bit shocked. No one's ever asked that, "It's different, sometimes I'm really hungry but no matter how much I eat, I lose weight. And I have to watch what I eat. It's honestly a pain."

She looked at him and kept going, "The girls in my group home always said I was cursed. Always too skinny and pale. But I've managed."

"I'm glad. But for the record, I don't think you're too skinny or pale. You look beautiful." The words came out before he even realized what he was saying.

Estella was surprised and wasn't sure what to say before she took a deep breath, "Are you doing anything tomorrow?"

Klaus raised his eyebrow and shook his head, "No why?"

"I'm going to a charity event and I have a plus-one." She bit her lip and started to blush.

Klaus smirked, "Stella are you asking me on a date?"

"Yes?" She says unsure before continuing, "Only if you want obviously. It's fine if you can't-"

Klaus cuts her off by grabbing her hand and leaning forward. Estella stopped moving and breathing.

"I would love to go out with you," he whispers and tucks a strand of hair behind her ear before leaning closer and kissing her cheek.

Stella felt her face grow red and watched as he stood up. "I really must get going but I'll pick up at seven?"

"Yeah, that would be perfect."

He pulls out his phone and gives it to her. "Here, put your number in. I'll text you later."

Ella takes the phone and puts her number in before handing it back to him. "I'll see you tomorrow okay?" He says making her nod and she watches him as he leaves.

Estella only snaps out of it when she hears, "Ella! What was that? He's so hot and perfect for you." Scarlett yelled from across the bar making Ella glare at her.

"Scarlett! Shut up!"

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Later that night, Ella was lying on her bed reading Little Woman when she heard her phone buzz.

The doppelgänger put her book down and picked up her phone and stood up when she read it.

Unknown number: Hi, love. It's Nik.

Unknown number: I forgot to ask for your address early.

She changes his contact name and replies with a greeting. Also giving Nik her address.

Blue eye stranger💙: Perfect, I'll pick you up tomorrow at seven. Goodnight, dream of me ;)

Estella rolls her eyes smiling.

Estella: you'd love that wouldn't you? Goodnight 💞

Adding that heart at the end was bold, but she didn't care. Those goddamn sparks were back and Estella didn't want them to leave. For the first time in a long time, she went to sleep and was truly excited to wake up.

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Authors notes: Hi everyone! I've posted a chapter a day and I'm truly shocked with myself. I really enjoy writing this story and hope to keep that up. Like always, her outfit is on top.

Don't worry, Katherine will show up in this story to cause problems. and there will be drama, I promise but first I want to grow Klaus and Estella's relationship before I throw her into the supernatural world.

I added that Estella has type one diabetes but I know nothing about that disease and I'm googling the information. So if anything is wrong or sounds wrong, I'm sorry about that. I just wanted to show that Estella isn't perfect and struggles with her own personal issues. I also want to give Estella her own personality and not just base her on Elena and Katherine.

Also! Look what I found online, I have no idea who made it but I'm obsessed. I need to learn how to make these because they're so pretty. Also, that gif at the beginning of the chapter is so perfect. I did not make that either and found it online, but I found a lot and I'm excited to use them.

Don't forget to vote or comment! It lets me know people are reading and encourages me to keep going. Also if you're not already following me, please do if you want so you can get my updates.

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