The Return

Description: (Takes place after 3x22 where Klaus is locked in Tyler's body.) Caroline, Bonnie and Elena are all dealing with the results of what went down that night. They decide to take some time for themselves and just hang out for the day. Bonnie has her guilt eating away, and when she is about to tell Caroline the deed she did, a surprise visitor interrupts.

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

Pairing: Klaus/Caroline

Note: This is my first fanfiction, but writing about Klaroline it almost came natural! This story is told in present tense, so sorry if it is awkward to read. I noticed most of the fanfics are in past tense.

Review: Reviews are always appreciated, for I do want to improve my fictional writing. I will always reply back. Also constructive reviews recommended!

ENJOI!

It has been a few days since Elena completed her transition. As a good friend, Caroline has been spending a lot of time with her to help with coping and adjusting. Yes, Elena has Stefan and Damon too, but sometimes they just need some girl time. Caroline really only talks to Elena about how much she misses Tyler for Bonnie, doesn't like when she talks about him.

"I miss him so much." Caroline tells Elena almost every day, each time with tears in her eyes. On her conscious though she also wants to say "I miss Klaus too", but she obviously cannot for then everyone would misunderstand. She tries to convince herself that Klaus is a murderous monster, which he technically is, but she can't ignore the fact that he has been so kidn to her. She feels she owes him for saving her life twice, for when Tyler bit her and at the school from Alaric. Even though Klaus has done many terrible things to her friends, he was always genuinely nice to her.

Caroline tries hard to forget about both of them, but she just can't shake them off her mind. Sometimes at night she swears she sees Tyler, but whenever she takes the time to really look he's gone. This just makes her cry and hurt more.

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Each morning always seems drab and gloomy. Caroline tries to put on the best smile she can to keep her friends from worrying about her and to focus on Elena. She needs more support and what kind of friend would Caroline be if she didn't help.

Today was going to be one of those 'girls only' days. Bonnie, Elena and her went to Mystic Grill to just talk and drink some coffee in the morning. At the table it was rather quiet. Hardly any eye contact was made; everyone was in their own little world. One of them has to break to silence!

"So! What do we have planned for today?" Caroline manages to say. Everyone snaps out of their dazes and look up. "I was thinking maybe we can walk around town, enjoy the air."

"I think that's a good idea. Yeah, we've been inside all week." Bonnie says in agreement. She seems nervous and now keeps looking at Caroline.

"Um…I guess we can." Elena shrugs. She still hasn't adjusted fully to becoming a vampire.

All three of them exit the Grill and take a stroll to the town square. Bonnie keeps looking down and Elena is keeping her hands in her pocket also looking down. Caroline almost did the same, but her being bubbly tries to lighten the mood.

"Come on guys! We've all been so glum lately, lets-"

"Care, just give it a break." Bonnie cuts in. Caroline looks shocked and then just looks away. "Wait, Care, I'm sorry, it's just, I need to tell you something." Caroline refuses to acknowledge Bonnie for it was plain out rude that she cut her off. "It's about Tyler." Bonnie stops walking and looks towards the floor. Caroline also stops in her steps and whips her head around.

"Bonnie, please don't mess with me anymore." Caroline says in a low, almost sad voice.

"He's not dead." Bonnie starts to whisper out. "He's-"

"WHAT!" Caroline screams, she grabs Bonnie by the arms and tears start to fill her eyes. "Bonnie…" She whines.

"Well he's…" Bonnie starts to attempt to form the words; "he's not dead, he's just being possessed by Klaus." There is no easy way for Bonnie to put it, so all she could do was try. Watching Caroline tear up made Bonnie tear up because she knew this would sever their friendship. Both continue to strongly stare at one another, until tears start to form down their faces. "He's-"

"Caroline." A young man's voice says beside her. Bonnie eyes widen as she watches Caroline freeze, almost in fear. Elena is standing a bit farther away also with a shocked expression. Caroline releases her grip as she feels his hand wrap around her arm to turn her around.

"Tyler." She whimpers as she hugs him tightly. She rests her head on his shoulder and he closes his eyes to absorb the moment. He knows Bonnie is staring directly at him, so he opens his eyes and puts a finger to his lips and mouths the words "shh."

Bonnie quickly walks towards Elena and grabs her hand. Elena is still watching, but then decides to leave with Bonnie.

"I've missed you so much" she says as she continues to sob. "I thought you were dead!"

"Shh, it's okay. I'm here now." He places his hand on the back of her head and the other tightly around her waist. He didn't dare tell her that he wasn't her beloved Tyler, and that thought alone is disgusting to him.

He cups her head in his hands and wipes her tears away with his thumbs. He uses his right hand to gently brush one of her blonde curls behind her ear and then moves it back to holding her face.

"Let's go home." He whispers as he kisses her forehead.