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Stella Carter brought Stefan Salvatore home. Her house. Her house was small, well it felt small for her.

Sometimes Derek would stay over. "Nice house" said Stefan as they arrived. "Thank you" she replied as she got out of the car. She grabbed her bag and walked over to the house. She opened the door and walked in, forgetting Stefan. "I have a room-" she stopped when she noticed he wasn't behind her. She remembered vampires needed to be invited in. "Sorry, Stefan" she apologized as she walked back. He smiled and nodded. "It's okay, Stella" he replied. She stood beside the door. "Stefan Salvatore, I invite you in" Stefan put one foot inside first. Then he walked in. "It's cozy, I like it" she smiled. "Follow me. I have a room for you" she stated as they walked into the other rooms. "This will be your room for as long as you want" Stefan walked into his new room. It was black and white color.

He liked it. "I like it" he said as he turned to face her.  "I'm glad you do. If there's something you want to change let me know. The bathroom is right over there if you want to shower. I had Derek bring you some clothes" he nodded. "Thanks, Stella. Seriously, thank you, for everything" she nodded. "Anytime, Stefan. Anytime" she replied with a smile.

"I'm gonna go. I need a shower" she excused herself and left. After a long and well needed shower she had gone down to make dinner. For two this time. Most of the time it was just for one, two in the rare times when Derek would come over to visit. Stefan was enjoying his much needed shower. He liked the peace and quiet Stella's home had. There was no one in danger, no one trying to kill her. As she finished cooking she heard a knock on her door. When she opened she found the least expected person. "Klaus" she said in a whispered. "What-what are you doing here?" she asked. "I need your help" he replied. Stella was a good friend of Klaus. Before he found Elena he was living a normal life with the woman he loved. Stella Carter.

"With what? Is Elijah okay?" she asked. He had to admit it broke his heart that she asked about Elijah and not him. "He's fine. I'm fine too, thanks for asking" he said sarcastically that last part. "I didn't ask if you were" she sassily replied. "Okay, seriously. What do you want?" she asked. "I know I have no right to ask for this but I need a favor" he started. She nodded for him to continue. "I got a woman pregnant and she gave birth to a daughter. Her name is Hope. But, of course my mother hates me and tried to kill my child. I need to keep her safe and that means away from me and my family. At least until we can make the city safe for her" he explained. Stella looked at the hybrid. "Let me guess. You want me to be the babysitter?" she asked. "Not quiet. I want you to be her mother" Stella almost choke on air.

"Klaus..." she began. "Stella, please" he begged. Klaus Mikaleson never begged. Klaus walked back to his car, bringing back with him a baby. Stella always wanted to be a mother. "Stella, you're the only person outside of my family I trust. She's innocent" Stella scolded herself for being weak against babies. "Fine" she finally said. "What's her name?" Stella asked as she looked at the baby. "Hope. Hope Stella Mikaelson" Klaus replied with a smile. He kissed his daughter one last time before handing her over to Stella who gladly took the baby. "Promise me you'll take care of her?" he asked. "With my life if necessary" she replied. He left Hope's things by the door. "Thank you, Stella" she gave him a nod. "If you need anything, call me, okay?" once again she nodded. "I'll watch over her, Klaus. Don't worry" she stated. "If she's raised by you, I know she'll be perfect" Klaus spoke as if he wasn't planning to come back. He kissed her once more and when Stella looked up he was gone.

Stefan walked down to find Stella. As he walked down he saw her walking in with a baby in her arms. A big smile on her face.

Stefan wondered if it was her baby. "Stefan, hi" she greeted him with one of her sweet smiles. "This is my daughter, Hope" Stefan smiled. He didn't mind. Not really. The baby who he had just met, and Stella made him feel normal. Human. Something he hadn't felt in a long time, not even with Elena. "I know I didn't tell you. I hope you understand" he smiled and nodded.

"Of course not. Besides, who could resist this beautiful girl?" he asked although it was more of a statement. "Well, food is ready" she said and they walked over to the kitchen. "The furniture will arrive soon. I haven't set up her room yet" she said as they ate. "I can help you set it up, if you'd like" he offered. "If it's not much trouble" she replied. "Well, you're letting me stay here. It's the least I can do to pay you back" he answered. "You don't have to pay me back" she replied. "I want to. I want to help you" she smiled once again. "Okay" she replied. "Okay" he repeated. They ate and chatted. It felt normal and natural for both. Hope was happy she took an instant liking to Stella and Stefan. If anyone could see them, they would see a husband and a wife with their baby. Yet, at the moment they were just Stella Carter, Stefan Salvatore and Hope Mikaelson. But soon they would be more than that. Little did they know that, with due time, they would be a family.