Hi everyone! This is a small one-shot that I wrote a while ago and was published here but I took down. I wanted to share this fluffiness with you all again so it's back.

I know some of you may know of my other story: 'It's Always the Innocent Ones.' Unfortunately, I have kind of let you guys down by not updating in around half a year but I lost inspiration for the story. However, I will re-look at the story and hopefully update soon. I just did not want to disappoint you by putting up a new chapter that wasn't my best work. I hope you understand. :)

Anyway on with my first ever Klaroline one-shot.

The leaves rustled wildly as the cool spring breeze passed through the trees. As the air plucked the individual leaves from their stems they gracefully tumbled and swayed through the air like dancing ballerinas. These gorgeous leaves finally stopped twirling as they rested on top of the still, crystal clear pond. They delicately floated on top of the water joining the reeds and lily pads that balanced perfectly on the cold pond. The water began to gently ripple as a small duckling emerged from the reeds. Then, it dived into the icy water trying to escape the sunshine that bore down on the hot and sticky tar pavements; it truly was a glorious spring day.

As I slipped off my sandals and dipped my feet into the slightly lapping water I realised the cold water was the first thing I had felt in a while. I felt sad, conflicted...lonely. All my friends are off in happy relationships completely blind to the world around them, to the fact that me, their best friend is struggling to go on.

Looking around the pond I notice I am alone. I gaze up at the sky as I slowly twirl my daylight ring round and round on my finger contemplating my next move. Should I just take it off and throw it away? Will anyone even notice? Or care? A solitary tear trickles slowly down my face and I can't help it when more follow. How do I stop this pain...this emptiness?

"Caroline...love"

The words whisper through my mind almost as if he is standing behind me, as if he understands how I am feeling, as if he knows what I am going to do. I wonder whether he would even care what I am about to do. I mean he probably doesn't even care about me, it must have all been a lie, no one ever picks me or wants me; it's always Elena first. Klaus left just like everyone else has in my life.

"Caroline..."

I hear it again, although it feels more realistic. I suddenly feel the presence of him behind me, his aftershave hitting me like a tsunami. The spicy woodsy scent envelopes my senses and makes me suddenly feel content. But I don't turn round; he can't see me being this weak.

"Klaus...what are you doing here?"

My question which I meant to come out strong comes out as a more broken whisper. I know that he can see, probably feel my pain right now but I have to try and hide it from him and everyone else. I need to be the happy bubbly Caroline they are all used to and want to see.

I do not hear a reply from him so I immediately stand up and place my damp feet back into my sandals and slowly bring my eyes up to meet his.

Bad move Caroline! Now I am stuck in his penetrating gaze as if he is looking straight into my soul, like he knows why I am feeling this way even when I don't know myself. None the less I still plaster my bright smile on my face and begin to slowly saunter away from him hoping he will follow behind, and to my luck he does.

After walking for what seems like forever he asks in a whisper that without vampire hearing would have been inaudible.

"So how are you feeling love?"

"I'm great thank you! Never better! Top of the world! Queen of the castle!"

I stop when I can't hear his footsteps behind me any more. I burl round to find him staring at me, cocking his head to the side as if to say...Seriously?

"I went too far didn't I? Where did I lose you?"

"You lost me at I'm great. I have watched you crying for the last few hours Caroline. Do you even realise what time it is? What the world surrounding you now looks like?"

I slowly glance around to notice the sun has set and the big full moon has taken its rightful place. The stars are twinkling in the sky but the clouds are slowly rolling in, looks like it's going to rain soon.

"Well I am glad I could be such a great source of entertainment for you to watch all afternoon. Now if you will excuse me I would like to get back to my shit life and continue to fool everyone that I am the normal Caroline."

I spin around furiously and start to head down the path towards my house, how dare he get amusement out of my pain, my misery! Suddenly I feel his hand take hold of my wrist in a firm grip and he spins me back round to face him. A small spark of electricity and warmth shoot up my arm, my body automatically wanting to lose all its resolve and just crumble into his muscular, loving arms.

"I care Caroline, please talk to me, let me in. I want to help you."

"Why? Why don't you just go to Elena? Or go to a pack and stick with them? Or become dedicated to your work?"

"Because love, you are always my number one priority, no matter what."

He said it so sternly and when I chance a glance up to his eyes I can see nothing but honesty, care and a little vulnerability and that is all it takes. Painful sobs rack my body and I slump to the ground heavily waiting for the impact but instead feeling two strong arms wrap around me and cushion my fall, as we slowly slide down to the ground together. A roll of thunder echoes throughout the abandoned street we are in but neither of us moves. Even when the first drops of the heavy downpour hit us, Klaus makes no attempt to find cover for us instead he takes of his jacket, wraps it around me and then does the same with his arms.

The rain battered down onto us soaking me from the inside out. I should be cold but I'm not because he has me wrapped in his warm embrace. It feels so right, so perfect, so us. But wait... Why am I allowing him to do this? He left me! Without as much as a goodbye!

I shove him away from me violently and stand up to face him, my face ablaze with anger.

"How dare you do this? You think you can just show back up and expect me to fall into your arms? Well you can't! You left without saying goodbye; you don't care even though you say you do!"

I was quite surprised Klaus didn't interrupt while I was talking and simply stood an arm width away staring at me intently.

"Now love, I do care and you know I do but what I want to know is why would it bother you if I didn't care?"

Shit! He caught me. Well you know what I might as well tell him now but I can't get the words out. As we both stand there in silence the rain battering down onto us, the raindrops mixing with my tears and joining the black trails that run down my face. My hair flops down around my face while my drenched clothes stick to my body, his jacket still sits comfily on my shoulders. Klaus' face is also covered in raindrops and his normal curly hair has lost its bouncy style. His white Henley clings to him, his sculpted muscles peaking through. I take a deep breath and it all spills out.

"Why does it bother me? Seriously! You think that all your little gifts, compliments and charms didn't make me feel special? Well they did! I couldn't believe the 1000 year old original hybrid loved me, Caroline Forbes, everyone's second choice! I was almost ready to give you a chance until you left, without so much as a see ya later! And that hurt, a lot, a whole lot. And when I message you and you don't reply? Well have you moved on? That's what goes through my mind. Oh Caroline he doesn't want you any more, it was just a little fling, a small crush, I can't believe you actually thought someone loved you, especially when you finally decided you were completely head over heels in love with him!"

I have to take huge breaths just to calm myself back down. I hadn't meant to tell him that I love him; I just got caught in the moment. I chance a glance up at him to see him looking at me in shock and amazement. He opens and shuts his mouth as if trying to say something.

He takes slow, deliberate steps towards me until I can feel his hot shaky breath on my face.

"You love me?"

He spoke the words so quietly even with my vampire hearing I barely made it out.

"Yes, I do. I know it has taken a while but I finally realised that you are the one person that makes me feel special, like I am his first choice and that I am not some pathetic, blonde, baby vampire."

Slowly he brings his wet hand up to my face and gently tucks some damp curls of hair behind my ear and strokes my face. His sparkling blue eyes lock onto mine as a small dimpled grin spreads out across his face.

"I love you, Caroline"

A small genuine smile spreads across my face that hasn't happened since the last time Klaus was here.

"I love you, Klaus"

And then it happened, the best moment of my life and every girl's best fantasy of a first kiss. His lips slowly lean onto mine and it is the sweetest most innocent kiss I have ever experienced.

The rain continued to fall around us as we slowly got lost in each other's lips. That's the dream of every young girl in the world, to kiss the man you love in the pouring rain.

His arms slowly move down to wrap around my waist pulling me closer to him while I wind my arms around his neck and tangle my hands into his sodden locks.

As we slowly break apart our eyes meet again and I let out a relieved giggle as he flashes me his dimpled smile.

"Come on love, why don't we go to my place, it's a little more dry...and warm."

I nod my head eagerly and he quickly pecks me on the lips, grabs my hand interlacing our fingers and we slowly stroll away from the pond in a comfortable silence, with only the moon lighting the way ahead of us.

So there it is, I hope you liked it!

If you have any suggestions on more one-shot ideas then please leave them in the reviews and I will see if I can turn this into a one-shot/drabble story.

Thanks everyone, Alison. xx