Hanging By A Moment

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Description: Takes place after 3x20 scene where Klaus and Caroline share a moment at the 20's decade dance. Caroline decides that it wasn't fair to totally blow off Klaus, when it wasn't her honest feeling. She tries to find him, but then has a run in with the Original Witch. Esther uses Caroline for plans of her own, and Klaus has to decide whether to save Caroline or save himself.

Disclaimer: I do not own The Vampire Diaries or any of its characters.

Pairing: Klaus/Caroline

Note: Writing about Klaroline is so much fun, there are just so many possibilities that I wish were true! I will go down with this ship like the Titanic!

(I have other Klaroline stories too "Proving Their Worth" and "Five Stakes") (:

Story Title: All That You Are by The Goo Goo Dolls

(I'll be naming the chapters after songs I like, that I think represent Klaroline) :)

(And putting some of the lyrics at the bottom, guys should check out the songs if you've never heard the!)

Review: Reviews are always appreciated, for I do want to improve my fictional writing. Constructive reviews recommended!

ENJOI!


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As Klaus danced with Caroline he tried to make small talk; "You would have loved the 1920s, Caroline. Girls were reckless, sexy, fun. They literally used to dance until they dropped." He said this while smiling and dancing.

Caroline responded coldly, "I don't suppose that ever happened at their dance partners."

Klaus changed his voice to a more serious, but caring tone, "You should be nicer to me. I'm leaving town tomorrow. I'd invite you to come with me, but we both know you're not ready to accept my offer. Perhaps one day, in a year or even a century, You'll turn up at my door and let me show you what the world has to offer."

Klaus looks closely in Caroline's eyes. She wheezes scornfully and breaks the eye contact.

He angrily tells her, "You mark my words. Small-town boy, small-town life, it won't be enough for you." He then walks past her hurt, and she watches with a saddened look on her face.

- Scene from: Do Not Go Gentle (3x20) - [I do not own this scene or anything of TVD]

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"You don't believe any of that?" Caroline got out of her daze. She couldn't help but to constantly look at the door to see where Klaus went. She bit her bottom lip and went back into a daze. "Care?" She felt someone nudge her and then came back to her senses. Tyler was staring at her with an 'are you serious' look.

Caroline shook her head no and grabed Tyler's hand, "Um no, no I don't. Lets just dance!" Tyler placed his one hand on her waist and the other holding her hand. She leaned her head onto his shoulder, but kept a concerned look on her face. She felt sad when Klaus said he was leaving town. She didn't know why, maybe it was that because it would be a great opportunity to travel or maybe it was because she actually cared. However, Caroline couldn't come to terms with accepting that second option.

After a few minutes of dancing, Caroline just couldn't stop thinking about Klaus's statement. She backed off of Tyler, "I'm going to use the restroom quickly." She faked a smile, and he just kissed her on the lips and nodded. Caroline started to walk towards the door and looked back at Tyler who was now heading towards the punch bowl. She quickly scurried out and walked down the empty hallways. She didn't know why but she was looking for Klaus. She wanted to ask him a few questions, even though she knew she wouldn't leave regardless.

"Klaus?" She said in a low tone, she felt like Tyler could hear her through all the music. Caroline searched all over the school and eventually made it outside to the front. There were just a few teens and empty space. She whispered to herself, "Did he leave?"

"No sweetheart." Caroline whirled around to see Klaus standing there. He still had that hurt look on his face, the same look he had when he stormed out of the dance. She looked him up and down and felt sympathy for the Original. She strangely found him attractive, but then pushed those thoughts back. He was a serial killer and tortured all of her friends. Right then and there she was going to change her mind and send him away, but she built up some courage to stay because she was curious about him.

Caroline basically choked on her words, "I was looking for you." She wanted to be strong and composed like she normally is, but something inside her was really hurting about the thought of him leaving. "Can we go somewhere not so busy?" Klaus turned to the side and used his arm to guide her back inside the school.

They both started walking down an empty hallway. Klaus was curious what the baby vampire wanted. She literally just laughed at his offer, but he fancied her too much to pass up the chance to talk to her. Klaus stopped walking, and leaned against one of the lockers, folding his arms, "So love? What did you want?"

Caroline stopped and put her hands in fists, then turned around. He smiled when she turned, because he adored her wearing a 1920's outfit. "What if I was ready to accept your offer?" Caroline paused, and waited for a reaction. Klaus didn't change the stern look he was giving her. She walked closer and took a breath, "Where would we go?"

Klaus moved away from the locker and stood no more than a foot away from her. She took a step back because she felt something strange standing that close. "Rome, Paris, Tokyo." He said with a teasing tone.

"I'm serious." Caroline snapped back. She folded her arms against her chest, and gave him a stern look.

"So am I, love!" Klaus said in that same tone that he used when saying the alpha male comment. He laughed a bit, and Caroline just rolled her eyes. Klaus was about to say something out and also started to extend one of his arms, but Caroline cut him off.

"This was a waste of my time." She pushed past him, but he grabbed her arm. "Let go of me!" She glared at him and pulled her arm away. He didn't force her to stay, but instead took a deep breath and closed his eyes. She walked back outside to get air and this time no one was out there. She kept thinking to herself that she was being an idiot for even thinking he had a caring humane side. She was pacing back and forth, and Klaus remained inside by the lockers contemplating whether he should go after her or just stay put.

"You must be Caroline?" An older woman's voice said from behind. Caroline whirled around to see a woman with shoulder-length blonde hair standing before her. Klaus could hear the voice from inside and his eyes widened. He listened to make sure he was right about his assumption.

"You're-" Caroline started to breath heavily, when she recognized the woman. She wanted to run, but her body wouldn't allow her.

Back in the hallway, Klaus turned around and started to blur towards the front entrance.

"I'm so sorry dear." The woman raised her hand and started giving Caroline an aneurism. Caroline started to whine and get weak in the knees. Klaus could hear her and felt like he was running at snails pace. "My name is Esther, and I need your assistance." As soon as she finished her sentence Caroline dropped to the floor, and the two vanished. Even though Klaus is fast, his mother was faster. Klaus looked left and right and could feel his heart racing. He used his hand to brush back his hair and then covered his mouthed. He looked back at the school and was thinking about getting the witch, but then decided to go on his own.

He dashed through the woods and angrily called out Esther's name. He was trying to think of where his mother would go, but his thoughts kept getting cloudy by thoughts of Caroline. He could only think of bad thoughts, and feared his mother was doing something horrid to her. Caroline was the one thing he truly cared about (besides his family) and now he lost her to the person that hated him most.

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Note: Sorry for poor grammar, still need to review for corrections :P

I'm falling even more in love with you
Letting go of all I've held on to
I'm standing here until you make me move
I'm hanging by a moment here with you
I'm living for the only thing I know
I'm running and not quite sure where to go
And I don't know what I'm diving into
Just hanging by a moment here with you

-Hanging By A Moment ~ Lifehouse -