Author Note: This is my first Klaus/Caroline fanfiction! Although it does contain alot of Elena/Stephan/Damon, Damon/Katherine, Rebekah/Matt, Bonnie/Jeremy. Hope you guys like it! xx

Chapter One: The Return

In all his years of existence, Klaus never thought that there would ever be a place he could call "home," yet here he was, back in Mystic Falls. The little town located in the central region Virginia, with a mere population of 7000. Never, NEVER, had he ever returned to any town he had been before, it was a simple law in his books, leave an impact- form a reputation, then leave. He had never had any reason to return. Which is why his return to Mystic Falls confused him, why was he back? Yet everything felt so right. Staying for a while won't hurt anyone, he silently thought to himself, as he marched towards the Salvatore mansion, let's pay my brother a visit, He thought gloriously, as his mouth twisted upward forming a crooked smile.

"HE'S BACK?!" Caroline cried out hysterically. "WHY FOR THE LOVE OF GOD IS HE BACK?"

"Caroline, calm down," Stephan soothed, although he wasn't feeling very calm himself. He was raging actually, finally, just as he had thought things had started to die down, and they could go back to a "normal" life, Klaus just had to show up. Klaus had no right to return to Mystic Falls.

"Calm down? CALM DOWN? How do you expect me to calm down when a bloodthirsty vampire is back in Mystic Falls? What does he even want?" Caroline demanded, her eyebrows knitted together, she felt confused more than angry. Why was he back? A low voice at the back of her mind screamed, FOR YOU. But Caroline wasn't as stupid as that, yes, they may have had some history together, but that was long gone. She doubted he even remembered her. Much less, came back for her. But she couldn't deny that a part of her, a very small part, actually wanted him to be back for her. There was something about him, he was rude, arrogant, annoying and a complete arsehole, but at the same time he was charming. But anyways, she didn't want him back, it was too dangerous. For everyone. He couldn't be back.

Sighing, Elijah jumped in "I don't know what he wants, he said he was here for a visit, but when it comes to my brother, he could be here for days, maybe months, possibly years. I have no idea."

"YEARS?" Caroline shrieked, as everyone covered their ears desperately.

"Elijah," Damon groaned, "stop making it worse!"

"How could—"Caroline began rambling again, only to be cut off by Elena.

"Okay, Caroline, enough! Yes, he'll be staying a while, but we'll handle it. He's one, we're ten, I think we'll be fine. We just need to stick together and keep an eye out for trouble."

Bonnie stood up laughing, "trust you to always say the right thing, Elena." She walked over to Elena and Caroline, and wrapped her tanned arms around them, "best friends forever."

"Ladies, ladies, I know you have some kind of secret lesbianship going on, and as hot as that may be, save it for later, would you?" Damon said in mock exasperation. His mouth had a sly grin, and the spark remained is his eye.

"You're just jealous she's hugging Bonnie and Caroline, not you." Katherine through in, teasingly. Launching a pillow at him at vampire speed.

Damon choked on his drink. "No, I have you why I be jealous?" He stated quickly, stumbling on his words.

Hearing this, Elena admitted to herself that it did bring her a ting of sadness. She may have chosen Stephan, but she doubted her feelings towards Damon would ever disappear. For a long time, she had believed that she would be spending her future with him. She loved him, she still did, with all her heart, and choosing Stephan over him had been the hardest choice that she had ever made, but obviously she knew that she couldn't keep playing around with both of them. There were times she wished that life was easier, that she could have both of them. While Stephan was caring, helpful and a complete sweetheart, Damon was alive, dangerous and gave her an adrenaline.

Caroline even lost in her own thoughts, recognized that her best friend was still sore over Damon, and reached out for her hand, squeezing it.

Elena smiled warmly at Caroline. God, she loved her friends so much.

"Klaus, honestly, what are you doing here?" Elijah asked threateningly.

"Brother, I'm just paying you a little visit." Klaus said evilly.

"It's been centuries, I know you don't care about that. If this is about the blonde then—"

"It's not!" Klaus roared out before Elijah could finish.

"Then why? Because if you're here for her, you might as well leave, she doesn't want you anywhere near her."

Klaus involuntarily winced at that. He couldn't deny the affection he felt towards a certain blonde. Never before had this happened. He was an original, he wasn't supposed to love anyone, and they were beneath him. But he could argue with the urge to reach out and feel those silky smooth, blonde hair. Or to hold her close to him, taking in the wonderful vanilla scent. Or the need to press his lips against hers. And he most certainly couldn't bear the thought of staying away from her. Not anymore, he had let her go twice already, and both times were harder than the next. To do it a third time, he just didn't it in him. He needed to stay. No matter what anyone said, he was going to stay. Mystic Falls was his home as well.

"It isn't for her, I couldn't care less about her, mate." Klaus said smoothly, trying to maintain his reputation. "I just need something…" He continued, although he had no idea what he was saying.

"What?" Elijah asked, his face crumpling in confusion.

"As much as I would love to hang around, there's a couple of things I need to get done." He blurted before Elijah could start the confrontations. Although he had started out not knowing what he was saying, Klaus now knew what he had come here to do, what he needed to do to put his mind to rest. He needed to win Caroline over.

Author Note: So this is the first chapter. Any feedback, good or bad, would really be appreciated. Enjoy! xx