All human Klaroline fic. My very first, so please be gentle lol. I also suck at summaries but the storyline is totes awesome. Hope you guys enjoy x

-Nafeesa

Disclaimer: I own nothing. If I did, Caroline would be in New Orleans right now taking bourbon shots with Klaus.

Chapter One : The Call

The city of New Orleans.. She came here for a fresh start, a new beginning, and maybe an escape from the voices in her head constantly telling her that she was not destined for great things. Those voices belonging to her parents; Liz and Bill Forbes. Parents, power couple as well as respected Mayor of their hometown Mystic Falls. Their lifestyles were always seen as the perfect and ideal one, the good old american way that the town folk strived and aspired to achieve; marrying straight out of highschool, settling down to have kids, the husbands would go to work while the trophy wives would stay home to play house. Everything in their lives had to be perfect... Which is why Caroline Forbes, the only daughter of Liz and Bill Forbes had always felt like an outcast. Caroline was a very beautiful girl which is why many guys in town always sought out her hand. But the blonde beauty always refused. Caroline didn't want the all american lifestyle that her parents had so obviously perfected, she didn't want to settle down so soon and tie herself to a man who would be her only source of financial income and support. She didn't want to pop out a few kids after being a kid herself. She wanted to travel, explore what the world had to offer, see things and experience them. She wanted independence.

Her parents could never understand this foolish notion of their only daughter and after turning down almost 4 mariatal proposals, Caroline was confronted by them as to why she didn't want to get married and how much embarresment she was causing the Forbes family name amongst the Mystic Falls town folk. She loved her parents, truly. But the idea that they had for her future, wasn't the one that she had in mind at all. After explaining to both her parents of what her hopes and dreams actually entailed, they were furious and threatened to cut her off financially as well as in any possible way if she went ahead with this silly idea of hers and refused yet another proposal. On that fateless night after yet another confrontation from her father, Caroline looked at herself in the mirror. 17 years old..long blonde curly hair hung at shoulder length, blue eyes now red and puffy from the tears that had yet to stop falling, her smooth milky sun-kissed skin now red from the emotional battle she had within herself about her life, her future..her parents. But after much given thought she made a decision. That night she packed her bags, took all the money she saved and bought a one way ticket to Louisianna.

She attended a few college classes with some money she made waiteressing in a few local bars as her parents saw her departure as the ultimate betrayel and refused to have anything to do with her the minute she walked out the door. At the end of 3 years of studying, on a mediocre wage at the bar and some generous tips from the usuals, she graduated with a bachelors degree in Events Management top of her class. She always pushed herself, wanting to prove to her parents that she was indeed capable of good things, great things even. Even though she only did local events like kiddy birthday parties and maybe 1 or 2 weddings she managed to keep her comfortable studio apartment and even splash out a little on a car. What she really needed was more clients, bigger clients. Clients who were the stuck up and snobby types. She didn't mind them at all to be honest, because in Caroline's mind the snobbier they are the richer they were and at the end of the day its money in her pocket. Which is why the wedding she was currently handling had to be perfect.. After all, she is the person who organised it as well as a bridesmaid in it. For this wedding, Caroline not only put in overtime, but pulled out all the stops for it wasn't only an important client, but her best friend Katherine Pierce.

~You are cordinally invited to come and grace the marriage of Katerina Amelia Pierce, eldest daughter of Grayson and Miranda Pierce to Elijah Daniel Mikealson, second eldest son of Mikeal and Esther Mikealson. ~

"So the invitations turned out okay.." Caroline sighed in relief apon receiving the wedding invitations she had ordered from the printers. Getting the invitations done had been a mission...no scratch that, getting almost anything done for this wedding was a mission. Katherine was her best friend don't get her wrong, but she was the most snobby and indecisive person she had ever worked with. It had been a constant struggle to get anything done as she constantly changed her mind on things which is why Caroline had to put in the overtime if she were planning on getting anything done at all.

"Let me see!" Elena shrieked running into Caroline's living room grabbing the package out of her hands. Elena Tatiana Pierce, second best friend to Caroline Forbes as well as identical twin sister to the bride herself. Caroline had met Katherine and Elena at college about 3 years ago and they had been friends ever since. The twins were exactly identical but she could always tell them apart. They might have looked the same, but their personality's were as different as the sun and the moon.

Katherine was fiesty, a fashionista and a downright bitch if she wanted to be, but a true and loyal friend who was always there for Caroline and understood her reasons for leaving her home, which is why she was her best friend. She had long chestnut brown hair that was always in curls, an olive sun-kissed tan with big brown doe eyes and a body that could capture any mans attention and make him go weak at the knees. Her sense of style had an edgy sexy look to it. She wouldn't be caught dead not wearing heels and Caroline wouldn't be suprised if she washed and slept in them too. Elena was more of an introvert yet she was selfless and always put her friends before herself. She was more down to earth and was not as fierce as her sister was. She always wore her hair straight and her fashion was much less edgier than her sister's. They were both extremely beautiful and extremely close friends of Caroline's.

"Wait..I thought they were suppose to be lilac..this is gold." Elena frowned apon seeing her sisters wedding invites.

"They were... But Kat changed her mind last minute..AGAIN. Those people at the printers must hate me, I doubt they'll ever want to do business with me again." Caroline snorted.

"Oh Care, don't be ridiculous, after Kat and Elijah's wedding, you'll be so well-known.. Hundreds of printing companies will be begging you for business.." Elena exclaimed and winked at her friend.

Caroline grinned and spun on her heels grabbing the invitations so that she could get started. Elena followed her to the living-room table to help her envelope and seal.

"Can't believe Kat's getting married.." Caroline giggled.

"Who would have thought, my big sister by a 'whole 10 minutes' would give up her bachelorette lifestyle to settle down." Elena rolled her eyes playfully. Whenever she and Katherine were around new people and introduced themselves, Katherine would insist on providing them with information that she was in fact the older twin even if it was just by 10 minutes.

"Mom and Dad would've been so happy if they could have been here to see this...I know she wanted nothing more than to have Dad walk her down the aisle.." Elena said softly tears gathering in her eyes at the thought of her parents

And just like that, the playful banter was replaced with a stiff and sad atmosphere. Katherine and Elena's parents had died in a car accident about a year ago. Elena and Jeremy, the younger sibling had taken it the hardest, but Katherine refused to cry. Caroline saw right through her facade and knew that she was just trying to be strong for her siblings. It was why she and Caroline felt so connected, they both understood having to grow up too soon and fend for themselves. Katherine had changed dramatically. Suddenly she was responsible for her twin and 16 year old brother. Despite having a large sum of money left by their parents, she had taken on the responsibilities of a parent at 19 which is why she was so much stronger than Elena, another thing that contrasts between them.

"Hey.." Caroline placed a hand on Elena's comfortingly

"I'm sure Miranda and Grayson would be there, in spirit. And Jeremy is more than honoured to walk Kat down the aisle. I don't think Katherine could get anymore lucky than to have you guys share her special day with her" Caroline smiled at Elena.

Elena sighed.

"Thanks Care.. You always know what to say." Elena smiled thankfully at her friend.

"Knock knock." They heard someone call out apon entering the living room.

Speak of the devil...in killer heels no doubt.

"You know what's ironic, is that you always say knock knock, yet you never seem to knock." Caroline commented.

Katherine never knocked when she came over to the apartment, to be honest, if she did. Caroline knew something would be wrong with her.

"Yeah yeah whatever..Is that my invitations?! Eeeeek!" Katherine shrieked and sped walked over to them inspecting the card making sure that everything was in place and not a single error in sight.

"You've done good Forbes." Katherine sighed satisfied with her findings

"Yeah well working with you has been an absoulte breeze Kat." Caroline's comment dripping in sarcasm.

*Buzz*

Elena's phone vibrated signaling an incoming text After seeing the name that flashed on the screen she couldn't help but smile.

"Is that Stefan again..?" Caroline giggled

"Judging by that smile, I'd say it is the brooding Salvatore." Katherine commented nonchalantly

"Hey. His not broody, his just...misunderstood." Elena replied nudging her sister Stefan Salvatore was Elena's boyfriend. They had been dating for about 6 months and aparently was still not out of the honeymoon phase.

"Well from the sounds that were coming out of your room last night, I'd say you understand eachother pretty well." Katherine smirked

"Euwww. Kat! Arrgh I can't wait till you move in with Elijah." Elena rolled her eyes red in embarresment and retreated Caroline's room before her sister could pester her more.

"Kat.." Caroline started.

"What? Its not my fault that they're so damn noisy and horny all the time. Geez if Jeremy hadn't been over at Anna's the poor boy would've been scar'd for life." Katherine sighed dramatically taking Elena's now vaccant seat next to Caroline who was still busy with the invitations.

"Its so hard planning a wedding Care, all this hard work is not good for my Chi. An hour Zen Yoga sesh would totally restore my Chi right now." Katherine groaned rubbing her temples

"Hmm it must be so hard giving orders to your best friend who happens to be planning your wedding.. So draining." Caroline rolled her eyes.

"And what a fine job you're doing too bestie! Are you sure you don't want to come with me tomorrow? I don't think I have the energy to put up with Barbie." Katherine sighed

"I'm sure Elijah's sister isn't that bad." Caroline reasoned

"You haven't met her yet. Oh she's just a bucket of sunshine Care. And I'm really trying to be nice, and that..coming from me, says A LOT."

"But Elijah's so charming and polite and stuff, how can his sister be so horrible?"

"Rebekah is a spoilt little rich kid that thinks expensive fashion sense and a british accent can buy class. Well she's highly mistaken. Agh she's so spoilt and its so frustrating!" Kat sighed

"I wish I could, but I've still got a million-and-one things to do Kat, besides Elena will be with you.."

"Oh please.. Elena is sucha softy she wouldn't hurt a fly." Katherine rolled her eyes. Katherine and her bridesmaids were scheduled for a day in at the spa for primming and pampering which included Caroline, but she still had a ton of things to do before the Hamptons wedding this weekened. Elijah's family was loaded. And insisted they have the wedding at their family's Hamptons estate.

"I still have to tweek the last minute changes to the seating chart, since Elijah's family is so god damn huge. I also have to make sure all our tickets are booked, your generous fiance insisted he paid for the entire first class" Caroline giggled

"Oh yeah that reminds me, you'll need to tweek it a little but more." Katherine said softly looking at everyting else in the room besides Caroline who's mood probably did a 180

"What?!"

"We have a last minute addition to the guest list, Elijah's brother... Klaus." Katherine replied

"I thought he wasn't interested in attending." Caroline frowned

"Yeah well my charming fiance managed to charm Klaus into attending." Katherine half smiled

"So what does he do?"

"His an artist"

"Why aren't they as close like the rest of them?" Caroline asked

"Beats me. But apparently him and Mikeal don't really see eye to eye, so I guess he just left." Kat shrugged

Caroline couldn't help but feel a little pang at her heart. She could definately relate. And just like that she thought about her parents.

"Hellooo..Earth to Care!" Katherine said waving her hands in front of her friend who seemed lost in her thoughts.

"Hmm what? Sorry I spaced out a little." Caroline shook her head as if to rid her head of the hurtful thoughts that so easily consumed her.

"I said this is his number, please call him and make arrangements for the rehearsal dinner and whatever things you need from him for the wedding. I have to go, I'm meeting my fiance for lunch. I'll call you later" Katherine kissed her on her cheek and fetched Elena who called out her goodbye too before leaving Carolines apartment.

The bathroom steammed up fogging the mirror that hung on the cabinet just above the sink. Getting out of the shower, Klaus wrapped a towel around his waist and wipped the steam off the mirror coming face to face with his reflection. His blue grey eyes looked tired.. Sighing he ran a hand through his wet sand blonde short curly hair

Walking into his apartment filled with easels and canvases that laid scattered about, he grabbed a cup of coffee,God he needed it. His head felt like it was going to burst from all the alcohol he consumed last night.

Bloody hell...what even happened last night?.

He thought before he made his way into the bedroom. There he was met with the sight of a petite slender redhead curled up naked in his sheets, sighing he ran a hand across his face. Now he had some sort of idea what happened last night, or rather who happened last night.

His rather incessant family had flown into town as his older brother Elijah was getting hitched to a girl that also lived here in New Orleans. Just his luck. He didn't hate them. He just hated him. Mikeal his 'father' or the only father figure he had ever known that treated him like he was the scum of the earth. Which is why he left England as soon as he turned 18 and came to New Orleans.

With his siblings in town his brother managed to convince him to attend the wedding which he at first was adamently against attending at all. But family is family after all, he decided to push his feelings for Mikeal aside and be there for his brother on his big day, but that was it. Just the wedding. Nothing more nothing less.

He knew with his siblings being in town, one of them would most likely seek him out. Either Kol or Rebekah, between the two he didn't know which one was worse. Yes he loved them dearly but Kol was an acquired taste, he had a playful mentally and pretty much slept with half of London by the time he was 17. He is the life of the party, alcohol constantly flowed whenever Kol was around and women came all too easliy. Klaus couldn't blame him, The Mikealsons were cursed with the good looking genes, the charm and not to mention the accent.

And then there was Rebekah or Bekah as he would call her. The baby of the family and also the only girl amongst the 4 brothers. And with that being said, she was the most spoilt out of all and also the most protected by her big brothers. She loved to easily and recklessly and had few girl friends because her damned brothers (mainly Kol) would always end up ravishing them, breaking their hearts and then sending them on their merry way, which left her mostly friendless.

Between the two of them he hoped neither showed up, or if he was really being honest, knowing someone would eventually, he hoped it was Rebekah. He somewhat knew how to handle his baby sister and her antics. At about 11:30pm last night Kol showed up and somehow managed to convince him to a night out on the town. Kol had short dark chestnut brown hair, with brown eyes. The same as Elijah and Finn. Where as himself and Rebekah had lighter hair, merely blonde and light blue eyes. And when those big brown eyes begged at his older brother, Klaus couldn't resist.

And that..is how he ended up facing the unknown woman who was curled up in his sheets with a hangover from hell. Klaus knew Elijah would show up soon, and he didn't feel for the early morning older brother lecture in a suit. Clearing his throat he managed to awaken the redhead from her slumber.

"Hmm morning.." She purred

"Morning." Klaus smiled tight lipped.

"Oh you brought coffee..thanks." She got up off the bed stark naked and walked over to him swaying her hips seductively before taking the cup of coffee and taking a generous sip, licking her lips after handing it back to him.

Klaus sighed and scurried over to his closet slipping on a pair of sweats trying to ignore the redheads prescene.

"I hate to cut this short love, but I've got somewhere to be." Klaus stated, as he turned around he breathed a sigh of relief to see the girl was getting dressed herself, scavenging for her discarded clothes scampered all across the room, courtesy of Klaus.

"Yeah no problem." She smiled

"Well...thanks...?" He said, trying to come up with her name, he just could not remember nor did he actually care, opening his apartment door in the process.

"Genevieve." She rolled her eyes. Ah that was it. He knew it was Jen something. "Yes well..." He said partially closing the door after she exited and turned to look at him.

"I had a great night.. We should do it again some time." She winked at him

"I'll call you." He winked back and shut the door before she could reply.

"But you don't even have my number." She said to a closed door. Sighing she scrapped the little dignity she had left and left the building.

Sighing against the door after hearing her retreating steps in those high 9 inch heels, how women managed to walk in those was beyond him. He managed to tidy the place up a bit before he heard his phone ring. He hoped. No prayed to God that the redhead hadn't gotten a hold of his number from Kol, he would really tear out his liver if he did. He sighed in relief as he saw Elijahs name flash on the screen.

"Elijah." He stated

"Niklaus, I'm afraid I have to take a raincheck on our meeting today. I have to meet Katerina for lunch." Elijah replied. Always sounding so composed as usual. The woman that managed to put up with Elijah's neurotic personality and constant urge to wear suits was beyond Klaus.

"But I will be stopping by later tonight. We have to go over a few things before the wedding. And Caroline will be contacting you shortly with regards to the seating chart."

"And I'm suppose to know who Caroline is?"

"She's planning the wedding. And is also a good friend of Katerina's..so be nice." His brother stated Klaus sighed. He was so over this wedding before it even happened.

"Fine. I'll see you later brother." Klaus dismissed him and ended the call before he worked himself up any more Turning to an unfinished painting, he picked up a brush and decided to finish it off. It was a wedding gift for his brother and future sister-in-law. Yes the gesture would seem like a heartfelt gesture, but that was not Klaus's intention at all. In all honesty Klaus was a little short on cash to buy anything with living expenses and all the money he saved up to own his very own gallery one day he just couldn't afford it, so he decided to paint something instead.

The painting was of the family's London estate, well the house they all grew up in. Completely painted from memory. It annoyed Klaus that when people saw his last name was Mikealson, they always questioned why he painted for a living to make ends meet. Well the darned truth was that Klaus was too proud for his own damn good. The horrid upbringing he had as a child made him realise that as soon as he became of age, he would leave, for good. Mikeal...'His father', had one of the biggest multi-million corporate businesses in the world, and Finn and Elijah his elder brothers likely followed suit ending up at the family company with corner offices and a generous pay check.

But Klaus wanted to paint, that's all he ever wanted to do. He went to business school for a year on Mikeals request, but he hated it and decided painting was for him instead. But Mikeal had other plans. Mikeal used Klaus's inheritance as a bargaining chip to persuade him into the family business with Finn and Elijah, but Klaus refused to be bought.

Leaving his home, was the hardest thing he ever had to do. He knew how hurt his mother and sister was apon hearing of his departure, but fearing Mikeal they could only grieve in secret. Rebekah and Kol would visit from time to time during the summer, and Elijah would call. But Finn didn't care nor did Mikeal. His own mother wouldn't even bother picking up the phone to find out how her son was, hell if he was still alive even.

There were times when he barely had anything, or when he didn't know where next months rent would come from, and a part of him just wanted to swallow his pride and go back to London to join the business and claim his inheritance. But knowing that he would be stroking Mikeal's ego giving him the satisfaction that he was right was nauseating.

But he worked hard. Extremely hard to make a name for himself, without having to use 'Mikealson' as an excuse to get favoured. After completing his art courses, Klaus met an agent Lexi Branson, who was easy on the eyes but when it came to business, was a rotwiller who ate corporate suits for breakfast. She managed to get good buyers for Klaus's paintings and negotiated good deals as well. Now and then he would exhibit his artwork in small galleries and get a small fortune. But the ultimate dream was to own his very own gallery one day. And that was where every extra penny went towards.

Applying the final touches to his brothers gift, his phone rang. Not recognising the number he answered guessing it was probably that Caroline girl calling.

"Hello?"

"Klaus Mikealson?"

"Yes"

"Hi, this is Caroline Forbes. I'm calling with regards to Katherine and Elijah's wedding. Seeing as your late minute change of heart caused quite a stir in my seating chart..I just wanted to confirm.. You are attending right?" Caroline couldn't keep the annoyment out of her tone. Even Klaus picked up on it and inwardly groaned. He was in no mood for this incessant woman with her control-freak nature and stupid seating chart.

"Well isn't that what my brother told you love?" Klaus groaned. Caroline huffed in annoyance.

"Your co-operation would be highly appreciated. I have things to do, and you bitching about coming to your brothers wedding is totally messing up my schedule. So I take it that's a yes." The damned nerve of this woman.

"Well Caroline. If that's all, I have much better things to do that listen to you banter about your problems all day..." Klaus stated

Oh the nerve of this asshole! Caroline thought

"Actually, about the rehearsal dinner-"

"I will not be attending that." Klaus stated

"What?! Why not?" Caroline couldn't be more pissed off

"I don't see the necessity of it love." Klaus smirked, he somewhat enjoyed agrivating this woman.

"The dinner is just for family and close friends.." Caroline tried to reason, Katherine's going to be pissed.

"Which is exactly why I'm not attending. If that's all. Good day Caroline." He replied and ended the call. He then switched his phone off, he didn't wanted to be bothered anymore. With an annoying hangover, a one night stand he had to get rid of and an incessant wedding planner his day was not off to a good start.

Caroline was pissed. Which meant Katherine was going to be fuming. But what could she do, obviously this Klaus asshole was a total douche and she was not going to waste precious time begging him to attend the dinner when she could be doing much more important things. She had to let Katherine know Sighing she opted on a text so that way she wouldn't have to hear Katherines screaming and cussing.

So you future brother-in-law will be attending your wedding, but not your rehearsal dinner. I tried to reason with him, but its hard to do that when you're dealing with a complete asshole.

I'm sorry, don't freak out. Tomorrow nights dinner is going to be great I promise

-C

So...that's chapter one. I know there wasn't much Klaroline interaction and I'm sorry :( I just really wanted to build the characters up indivitually first with a little background history so you could understand them better. Reviews good or bad will be appreciated. I'm new to this and I don't have a beta so apologies for any errors. Ch2 will be up soon ;)

-Nafeesa