Prompt: Caroline realizes her feelings are more than lust, and goes to New Orleans hoping that Klaus would still want her.

New Orleans Is The Place To Be Part 1:

Caroline walked down the boulevard slowly, glancing at her surroundings. She sighed, running a hand through her perfect blonde curls. She knew what she was doing was risky, and not the best decision she has ever made. She felt the pull, the allure of darkness, even after all these months later. She couldn't help but want to follow her heart, for it has never been wrong before. Caroline remembered all of those times where she let what she thought was her heart take over, even though it was her crotch that always lead her decisions. Caroline decided that she would not let her lust for Klaus fool her, and she discovered something she never knew was there.

Don't get Caroline wrong, she does not love Klaus. She doesn't. But there is something too strong to ignore. And she can't do it anymore. She can't hide. There is no where else for her to.

Mystic Falls is the past. The place that reminds her of all of her insecurities and downfalls. She never wants to go there again. The only reason she would ever step foot into that god forsaken town is because of her mother.

Whittmore is boring. Caroline cannot seem to get inspiration in the crummy walls of the college. The only thing slightly decent about that place is that they have alcohol-

Caroline stopped suddenly, due to a strong wind. She knew it wasn't the weather. She knew this wind all too well.

"Well, well, well, what do we have here?" A man asked as he walked out in front of her. His face was a light creme color, with a four o'clock shadow on the sides of his skinny face. Caroline narrowed her eyes at the stranger, knowing that this situation could only be a bad one.

"Wouldn't you like to know?" Caroline asked as she crossed her arms over her chest. The man smiled, and took a step closer to her. His smile was devilish. Caroline knew this man only wanted one thing. And she sure as hell wasn't going to give it to him.

"I definitely would-"

There was another whoosh, and the man before her fell to the ground. Her eyes trailed upwards, and she saw Elijah standing there holding a bloody heart in his hands. Caroline's eyes widened in shock.

"Elijah?" She asked breathless. She hadn't expected him to be here of all places. "What are you doing here?" Caroline asked confused.

"Well Caroline, I was going to ask you the same question." Elijah said, a small knowing smile on his face.


"So let me get this straight," Caroline started, putting her coffee cup down onto the table. Elijah waited patiently for her to continue, "So you came here with Klaus to restore his humanity..."

"Yes." Elijah said, taking a small sip of his coffee.

"And you fell in love with Hayley, who is carrying Klaus's child?" Caroline's face held disgust. Elijah almost dropped his coffee cup.

"I am not in love with Hayley." He denied quickly. Caroline rolled her eyes. "And I came to New Orleans for the gumbo." Caroline commented dryly, a knowing look confronting her features. "Stop denying it."

Elijah stayed silent, taking another sip. Caroline followed suit.

"So you fancy my brother?" Elijah asked curious. Caroline gulped and played with her fingers nervously.

"That's what I am trying to figure out. I know that I feel something for him- and not just-" She swallowed, "Lust."

Elijah gave a small smile, "Well Caroline, you have my blessing." He said honestly.

"Your blessing?" Caroline asked giggling. "Thanks..." She said playfully, taking another sip of her coffee, a smile permanent on her lips.