Notes: Short and sweet just for fun. Still trying to get myself to post something longer...we'll see. Reviews are great at convincing me though. :)
"No, no, no." Damon stepped up, putting a hand to Joseph's chest. "No fighting."
Joseph looked to Damon, slightly aghast. "You no fighting? Really?"
"Damon, stop being an ass." Caroline snapped and looked at Joseph, murder in her eyes.
"God forbid I be the logical one for once." He turned behind him to Stefan. "A little help here?"
Stefan raised his hands, palms outward. "Oh no, I think you've got a handle on it."
"Nice," Damon drawled and turned back to the two warring vampires. "Joseph, back."
"Why? Is she really that weak?" Joseph looked Caroline up and down, smirking. "Can't go for a little rough and tumble? I'm sure you're used to it."
Damon groaned.
"Let's see big boy," Caroline said smiling nastily. "Would you rather me rip your heart out or just stake you?"
"You can tell who she's been hanging around," Damon mumbled to Stefan who only shrugged.
"Little, baby vampire like you? I doubt it."
Damon caught Joseph as he lunged, throwing him back. Luckily, Stefan chose that moment to assist and restrained Caroline.
Joseph stood up, eyes black and canines elongated. "You've gotten in my way for the last time Damon."
"I'm saving your life you dumb ass."
"From that little thing?" Joseph asked, nodding at Caroline.
"No, you dick. From her murdering boyfriend."
"He's not my boyfriend!" Caroline yelled, fighting Stefan's hold. "You make it sound juvenile! And don't bring him into this!"
"Thanks for the warning," Joseph responded, pushing Damon out of the way.
Damon growled, this time slamming him into the wall and pressing his arm into his throat. "Listen to me...boyfriend, Klaus, original, hybrid. You hurt blondie over there and I can promise you he'll make you regret the day you were turned."
"I am so tired of this!" Caroline screamed. "Stop bringing him into this!"
"Stefan, if you would be so kind as to release her."
Damon groaned, closing his eyes. Opening them again he glared at Joseph, warning.
Caroline shook off Stefan's hands and glared and Damon and Joseph before setting her sites on Klaus. "You compelled me to stay here with them?"
"You wouldn't listen to reason love. It was for your own good." Klaus watched in amusement as she stood their silently, fuming with anger. "You'll feel better if you let it out. I'll even give you one free shot."
"I am not hitting you." She walked over to the sofa and grabbed her purse, heading towards the door. "I'm just not talking to you." Walking past Damon and Joseph she narrowed her eyes. "This isn't over."
"What did I ever do to deserve your sweet disposition," Klaus said sarcastically as he followed her to the door.
"Your evil! That's what!"
Damon sighed as they exited and released Joseph. "Thank god, now she's his problem."
"I should have just staked her. Everyone would have been better off."
Stefan chuckled and shook his head, moving back to the sofa. "Oh no, don't mistake that whole conversation. It might seem like nothing, but little Caroline is the only one who gets away with talking to Klaus like that. There's a reason for it."