#where there's smoke...

I'm baaaack! Hope you like this latest update : ) Thanks for the gorgeous cover Nicole @romanoffsbite

Where There's Smoke - Chapter 7: We Didn't Start the Fire

San Fransisco, California - AM

"Oh my poor eyes," Klaus groaned, shielding his face with his hands. One thing he wasn't counting on was seeing his little sister scantily dressed and pawing the familiar brunette that had been hitting on Caroline last week. He'd set up in front of her television for his favourite program thinking she'd be at work not expecting his sister and this guy to walk out of her bedroom half dressed and petting each other far too heavily for his liking.

"What the hell are you doing here, Niklaus?" Rebekah cried, pulling her short robe tightly around her chest.

"Not expecting a show that's for sure, there goes my bloody appetite," he scowled, finally removing his hands and using them to push his half-full cereal bowl across the table.

"You must be Klaus, I've heard a lot about you," Enzo greeted, extending his hand.

"I'd rather not touch something that has been so recently in contact with my sister," Klaus replied. "Hang on, what have you heard? Don't listen to Rebekah, I'll have you know it's all vicious lies."

"Like I'd even bother," Rebekah drawled, rolling her eyes. "We were a little too busy to talk, especially about you, if you know what I mean."

"Oh for the love of God, Rebekah, I don't need any more visuals, trust me."

"Serves you right for breaking and entering."

"Actually my roommate told me about you," Enzo shared. "You frustrate her immensely."

"I think you're going to have to narrow it down, Enzo," Rebekah responded. "He has a tendency to rub most people the wrong way."

"No, I reserve that right especially for you, dear sister," he bit out. "Who is this roommate of yours exactly?"

"Caroline Forbes," Enzo answered, rendering Klaus speechless for a moment as the events from the party rushed back. They certainly seemed extremely cozy, especially for roommates. "You know blonde and..."

"Feisty and opinionated," Klaus finished gruffly. Ever since the party he hadn't been able to think about anything else. He'd blamed it on her annoying ability to pique his interest, how she did it Klaus had no idea. She was far too uptight for his liking but something about ruffling those perfect feathers was extremely appealing.

"Sounds like someone is a little bitter that Caroline has a brain and can see straight through his womanising ways."

"I'll have you know that..."

"As much as I'm enjoying this warm and fuzzy family moment, I should really be getting to work," Enzo quipped.

"You might want to put a shirt on first, lover boy," Klaus suggested, gesturing to the discarded item of clothing on the floor. Why hadn't he noticed that before? It would have saved him a lot less trauma. All Klaus wanted to do was enjoy his day off in peace not catch his little sister doing things she shouldn't be doing, even if she was a grown adult.

"Are you always this cheerful in the morning?"

"He's always this cheerful no matter what time of day it is," Rebekah smiled, pulling him in for a quick kiss before ushering him towards the door. "I'd say it was fun but I'd be lying."

"That's not what you were screaming the last few nights, gorgeous," Enzo chuckled knowingly before closing the door behind him.

"I feel so dirty, I'm really going to need a shower."

"Well, you've already made yourself at home so what's some extra water," she joked. "You deserved it anyway, what the hell are you doing in my house?"

Really?