It is currently 1 AM and I was listening to "This Love" by Taylor Swift as I was trying to rest and somehow this happened. I'm a tad sleep deprived so forgive me if this isn't great, I just wanted to share something with you guys cuz it's been awhile but enjoy :)

With the lack of sleep he's gotten for the past few days due to ruling the French Quarter and his siblings being constant annoying house guests, Klaus was more than ready to rip the head off the person who was knocking on his door at two in the morning. A loud huff escaped his lips as he quickly dressed and stormed out his bedroom. His rushed actions were instantly halted as a familiar blonde headed figure sat on the last step of the porch on his New Orleans mansion. Words tried desperately to escape from his rosy lips but there was no chance. He felt like he was hallucinating, as if his mind is deceiving him, as if his eyes are playing some sick joke on him. There was no way this could be true, that she's actually...here.

Caroline, the sweet but strong baby vampire from Mystic Falls. The baby vampire who changed him as a man, who made him realize he's capable of more than tragedy and corruption. The baby vampire who unintentionally stole his heart. He loves her, or so he believes. For someone who's never experienced being in love, he's not sure what to feel but he knows what he has for Caroline runs deeper than infatuation, his declaration at her high school graduation before leaving the small town proved as much.

-He's your first love, I intend to be your last. However long it takes.

Though never saying those exact three words out loud, he knows how he feels and so does she. He not only left Mystic Falls for him but for her, for her to be free, live and experience all life has to offer even if not with him yet. The declaration of love at graduation was him showing her the selflessness that is meant for her and her only and in hopes maybe one day she'll come back to him, but he was not expecting that day to be tonight. It's been about two years since he last saw her during another brief yet effective trip to Mystic Falls with primal intentions of celebrating the death of an old enemy but resulting in his sought for the blonde beauty. Never in his 1000 years of living has he ever felt more nervous than that day. With his promise to her of never returning to the small town in exchange for her biggest burden.

-I want your confession.

-My confession? I didn't do anything. Confession about what?

-Me.

All he ever wanted from Caroline was her honesty, that's what allured him to her in the first place. No one has ever been up front with him because they knew the consequences of death was not worth it but Caroline didn't care nor hesitate to call him out on his shit which he found rather endearing. Klaus knew her being honest about her feelings for him was like pulling teeth but he couldn't leave (again) without knowing the truth. As he played the scene over in his head and completely indulging in the moment he could never forget. Caroline sealed her confession with a lingering and passionate kiss against the hybrid's full lips, something they both have only dreamt of. The dance that has been going on between the two for the past few years came to an end on that day. That day they made love to each other for the first time. That day he worshiped her the way a lover is to do, to make her feel loved. That day they gave their temporary goodbyes. Two years flying by, he never thought he'd see her so soon, but here she was and as glorious as it may seem, he was almost nervous for the reasoning. Klaus finally closed the mansion's front door with much force, to make his presence known but judging by her lack of movement and acknowledgement to the action, it was obvious she was aware of him before he even opened the door. Not sure what to do or say, he slowly walked beside her, taking a seat next to her on the porch.

"Caroline?" He hesitantly spoke, finally breaking the intense silence. His nerves getting the best of him.

"Hey." She softly replied, her attention dedicated to the moonlit sky instead of the anxious hybrid sitting beside her. The simple response was not what concerned Klaus, but more the fact that the beauty in front of him was nearly unrecognizable. Caroline's normally bouncy beach blonde curls were replaced by straight, stringy and dull locks. She had dirt marks on her skin and clothes as if she's been on the road for days with no source to water supply. Her vibrant complexion was dry and grey and though she wasn't facing him, Klaus could tell the light and life that usually takes home in her blue eyes were nonexistent. Everything about the girl he last saw seemed so gone and it concerned him; this was not his Caroline.

"Caroline." He softly began. "Not that your presence isn't welcomed, love but I'm rather surprised and practically speechless." Klaus nervously chuckled, trying to lighten the mood which clearly failed due to Caroline's lack of a reaction. His small grin instantly dropped. He attempted to brush a piece of hair from in front of her face away but she dodged his actions, them both now sighing.

"I like New Orleans." She spoke making Klaus instantly look up. "I mean, I've only been here for a few hours but I definitely understand you leaving small Mystic Falls for this. I guess I should've taken up your offer on that first class ticket, huh?" She finishes with a brief laugh, still refusing to look at him.

"Yeah, I guess you should've. This town is no fun with only one control freak ruling it." He claimed which drew a genuine laugh out of Caroline. Not hearing her angelic laughter for so long was breathtaking and Klaus himself also laughed as he slightly blushed. The affect she still has on him still alive and well. Caroline's laughs slowly turned into hysterical sobs as tears began streaming down her face.

"Caroline, hey." He whispered, trying to get her to look at him but she shook her head in refusal. "Hey, look at me. Look at me, Caroline." Klaus lightly cupped her jaw in his one hand to force her to look at him and the moment his blue eyes met her puffy red ones, he was taken away by what he saw. She didn't necessarily look weak or angry but...broken. The vibrant sassy blonde beauty he has grown to love looked nothing more than broken and lost, frustrating him to his core because he didn't know why; he felt helpless. Trying his best not the press her about the issue he lightly released her jaw but she thankfully didn't turn away from him again, instead her eyes wouldn't leave his. Almost as if life was slowly resurrecting back into her blue orbs by just being with him. Klaus wiped one of her tears with his thumb as her cries began to conclude. Seeing Caroline so distraught was the utmost worse scene he's ever witnessed in his 1,000 years of existence. She lightly sniffled as she wiped away her own tears.

"You're cute when you sniffle." Klaus grinned.

Caroline softly chuckled. "Yeah, right. I know I look a mess."

"I beg to differ, love." He claimed with a genuine smile as he brushed a strand of her dull hair behind her ear. Klaus was completely caught off guard with the feeling of her arms wrapped around his neck to bring him in for a hug. Caroline was hugging him.

This was another first for them for never has he felt this intimate with anyone. The feeling of her body against his in such a comforting embrace was scary for Klaus but he accepted it without hesitation. He rubbed her back in attempt to ease her and the sigh of relief that escaped her lips showed he succeeded. His arms wrapping around her body caressing her hair he missed this, he missed her. Attempting to forget the sunshine that is Caroline Forbes was near impossible and deep down Klaus knew he wouldn't succeed but not knowing when or if he would see her again haunted him, he had to try but in this moment he was glad all his attempts failed. His eyes closed as he took in her scent as her's did when her slender fingers toyed with his golden blonde curls and squeezing him tight as if she was afraid she would lose him. In this moment Caroline realized how much she actually missed him. Their "relationship" was more than complicated and far from perfect but never could she forget how he made her feel; wanted, appreciated and loved. Klaus was everything Caroline was supposed to hate but he ended up being the only one who was always there for her.

"You want to talk about it?" He softly whispered in her hair. Caroline pulled away from him, examining the worry in his eyes that he tries to disguise. Wondering in her mind how he might react when she eventually tells him all that's happened, all that she's done. She came here for a reason and she didn't want to risk ruining it, ruining this moment of just being with him. Caroline blinked the leftover tears rewarding him with a small but genuine grin, feeling his stubble under her fingers as she briefly brushed them against his cheek before dropping her hand from his body completely.

"In the morning. I...I'm just really tired, it was a long drive and-"

"It's fine Caroline." He cut her off before she began to ramble, a characteristic of hers that he found insanely adorable. "Whenever you're ready." He concluded with a brief but lingering kiss to her forehead which earned a grin from the baby vampire. "Let's get you inside, there's a warm bath and bed waiting for you." He smirked at the girl looking back at him. There's a story in her eyes she wants to say, that he wants to know but he will abide by her request and wait.

She nodded as she took his hand and stood up. Seeing each other again after so long wasn't as awkward as they presumed; if anything they've never felt more comfortable.

Their fingers intertwined as Klaus led her to the front door. Caroline stopped her movements as Klaus opened the door. Her hesitation stemmed more from her nerves getting the best of her. Walking into the mansion would change everything and she contemplated whether she was ready. Her thoughts were interrupted with the feeling of his thumb softly rubbing her knuckles with reassurance.

"It's okay, love. You're safe now." Klaus whispered with a grin, causing Caroline to return the expression. She did feel safe with him not just because he's the big bad hybrid but because she knows he actually cares about her. With that, she took a deep breath, grabbed his hand again and let him lead her into the dark home.

I'm sure I will turn this into a drabble or full story, idk yet and I'm too tired to make a decision at the moment so be patient with my updates if you decide to follow this story which I hope you do. Reviews are always appreciated 3