Firstly a BIG THANK YOU to writer Naley2347 for creating my cover/pic for this story. I LOVE IT! Without you I probably wouldn't have one so Thanks again. xo :)

Hi my Darlings, I hope you will enjoy this story, Caroline is HUMAN & Klaus is the Charming Original Hybrid. I haven't really got a clear picture for this story but any ideas about themes, characters etc you would like to see might be helpful. I might also switch points of view between Narrator, Caroline's POV and Klaus' POV. This is dedicated to you my KC Family. xoxo

New Orleans (Modern Day)

Caroline was walking along the streets of New Orleans when she came to a building 'Miss Lillie's Cabaret/Piano Bar' ,She couldn't help

hearing the ballad on piano, it sent shivers up & down her spine, her curiosity had gotten the best of her again. So she slipped inside,

it took a few moments for Caroline's eyes to adjust to the scene before her, smoke hung heavy in the air from puffed cigars, a tall

slender woman with short brunette curls & soft brown eyes stood on the platform swaying to the music, her sweet sultry voice

reaching all corners of the room. Caroline wasn't familiar with the song but she sounded lovely. It wasn't a large establishment but it

screamed elegance & upper-class with its red velvet gold trimmed chairs & matching round tables with red table clothes. The

atmosphere was just breathtaking like she had stepped into a 1920's movie.

The men were dashing in their suits & the women looked drop dead gorgeous in their flapper dresses, stylish headpieces adorned

with feathers & draped in pearls & diamonds completing their ensembles. Caroline was so wrapped up in watching the people swing

dancing in the corner that she had completely forgotten why she had stepped into 'Miss Lillie's' in the first place . It was then that

Caroline turned her attention to the piano man at the front next to the singer.

She gazed at him completely star-struck. He was so handsome; His short blonde waves crisp, his smile was mesmerising, she

watched his fingers move gracefully over the keys, every note was heaven to her ears.

'Now ladies i give you our favourite Friday night event; our very own pianoman Klaus Mikaelson'.

The women gave squeals of excitement and settled in their seats applauding him, their eyes ablaze with wonder & anticipation.

As he started to play Caroline closed her eyes, It was like something out of a dream, she could hear the anger, the sorrow and the

joy in every rise & fall of it. She somehow knew he was telling his life story…whatever it happened to be, but she could tell it had

been difficult & lonely.

Caroline made her way to the front, placing herself at an empty table directly in front of the piano. Caroline noticed that Klaus had

followed her with his eyes, to her seat, but pretended she hadn't.

'Excuse me what drink would you recommend?' she asked the waiter who just passed by with a tray.

'I'll bring you Miss Lillie's special vodka martini, but be warned the pack a punch, you're new here aren't you?'

'Yes, how did you know?' Caroline asked smiling.

The waiter laughed 'Well its 1920's Flapper Friday & you're not dressed as a flapper, but I think I can help you with that'.

Caroline was wearing a simple Royal blue dress that hugged her figure, its hem stopped at her thighs flattering her long legs & her

gorgeous sapphire eyes. Her blonde hair was pinned in loose curls behind her head, few tendrils framing her face.

'What's your name sweetheart?' the waiter asked.

'Caroline, Caroline Forbes'

'Well Caroline Forbes out back is Miss Lillie's dressing rooms, full of costumes'

'She wouldn't mind?'

'Course not! I'm her nephew James Porter,'. He said taking Caroline's hand kissing it. 'It's a pleasure to meet you, Caroline'. She was

extremely flattered, her cheeks turned a rosy pink.

James led Caroline to the back hallway gesturing to Caroline to walk ahead.

'Fourth door on the left...if I may make a suggestion, the dress hanging up behind the bathroom door is perfect for you'.

With that he left. Caroline made her way down the hall till she found the room, quickly turning the handle, she found

herself standing in a mass of coloured gowns & accessories.

Caroline's eyes lit up like a kid at Christmas time.

She was in heaven, the only time she had been in a dressing room like this one was during Miss Mystic Falls Paegant.

'They're all so beautiful which one do I pick?' She said to herself; then remembering James had told her about the perfect dress in

the bathroom, she hurried through the room barely containing her

excitement...and there it was, THE PERFECT DRESS!

A long ivory, one shoulder dress with a split up to the hip & intricate beading on the bodice. Its matching pearl accessories sitting on

the vanity. She changed quickly, placing her blue dress in an empty garment bag. She stood in view of the full length mirror gazing

at herself disbelieving she could look so beautiful.

She returned to her table sipping her drink, she sat there thinking about Bonnie's prediction & her thoughts halted at Klaus & she

was suddenly stuck on on a loop. She couldn't stop herself from imagining the exact moment & way she would meet him, the way her

name would escape his lips if he were to say it. She imagined the way his hands would feel holding her in his arms while they danced

together. The ways in which they would spend their time together, would they go for long walk under a blanket of stars or sharing a

champaigne picnic in front of a fireplace.

Caroline even allowed her mind to wonder furthur than she probably should have; she started thinking of their two bodies entangled

together, skin against skin, his lips exploring every and all soft curves of her body, whispering sweet nothings in her ear in the

darkness of night.

Her body tingled with excitement & butterflies rose in her stomach.

Her eyes scanned the room hoping she would spot him but having no luck she gave up and gulped the rest of her drink in one.

Caroline was suddenly brought out of her reverie as a small woman in a peach gown & fur wrap with greying hair & few wrinkles

around her soft eyes walk had suddenly seated herself in the vacant chair next to her.

'Hello there my dear, you must be Caroline, Miss Lillie, James told me to look for you' she said smiling producing her hand

to greet Caroline.

'Nice to meet you Miss Lillie' Caroline replied.

'So what brings you to my slice of heaven? And may I say you absolutely stunning in that dress, it fits you like a glove my dear.'

Lillie asked taking a sip of her martini. Caroline blushed, 'Thank you, James picked it for me'.

'He chose w-'. Miss Lillie's words were interupted as the jazz band had started up again. A few times Miss Lillie left her table and

came back every now and again to check on her.

Hours had passed, Caroline had spent her time exchanging pleasantries with a few of the other guests that happened to stumble

across her table to sit down. She also danced with a few nice guys who had made eyes at her from the bar.

It was quite late now & Caroline had made her way through a few rounds of vodka martini's, she felt light headed and struggled to

stand up; it was time to go home to her hotel room and hope for better luck in meeting Klaus Mikaelson tomorrow.

Caroline's hotel was just a few blocks away from Miss Lillie's, when she arrived she quickly showered & went to bed dreaming of a

certain pianoman and his devishly handsome face she had yet to introduce herself to.

So there you have it, Forgive me for being slow, still working out where Im going with this, Im more of a spontaneous writer than a meticulous planner. Well anyways Ill keep trying to update as fast as I can. Please review any and all ideas if you got some are welcome & appreciated. Luv you all. Till later my Darlings. xoxo