Hello there guys! Here's another Klaroline fanfic! I just feel like I have to write and share this with you.
In this fic, the body switch hasn't happened and Klaus is still around Mystic Falls.
Disclaimer: The characters here are not mine (-.-)
Mystic Falls is surely a hellish town, with vampires, werewolves and hybrids lurking around, sometimes in the shadows but most of the time among the humans. But leave it to the founder families to cover everything up with fancy parties, grand balls, and happy events. And tonight is one of those nights when everyone in town is enjoying the perks of living in this town.
It's another one of those parties, where the town commemorates a historical event. Everybody is dressed in sophisticated outfits. Women are in their sexy, classy dresses and the men are very handsome in their suits, bows and ties. And everyone is enjoying the night, including Caroline Forbes.
So much has happened in the past days but she's very glad that despite all those events, she and Tyler has remained together. Many had gotten in the way of their relationship, first is the werewolf thing, then the hybrid thing, then the sire bond, then there's Klaus. The two of them has been so loyal to each other despite all those. They remained lovers and they spent their moments together in passion and adoration.
Now another threat to their relationship appeared all of a sudden. A beautiful girl arrived in town. Tyler introduced this girl as a dear friend. The time that Caroline and Tyler spent together has become shorter because Tyler has to catch up with this friend, show her around or something like that. Caroline knew there's nothing to be worried about because what she and Tyler have is something very special. And no one can ever break that. Even Klaus who's all powerful was not successful.
But she has to admit, Klaus has affected her in some way. Klaus spoke to her in a different way, special way. Klaus is not the evil, nasty, bad original vampire whenever he's with her. He's charming and nice and kind. There was a time when it felt so right feeling comfortable sitting beside him, smiling with him. And that time when she was almost got killed by a vampire hunter, Klaus was there to make her feel safe. And he did make her feel safe.
It had taken all her might not to be seduced by his charms. And she's successful. Now Klaus hasn't made another move on her. She's hoping he would stop already.
Tonight, she arrived at the party with Tyler. The party has been alright so far. The Salvatores are here, Elena, Jeremy, Matt, Bonnie, everyone. Even Rebekah and Klaus are here. It's like nothing bad is happening. The tension between the enemies is thick. But for those who are not aware of the real situation in town, the party is incredible and amazing.
She and Tyler are having fun. They danced around, they laughed together. It was nice.
Then she came at them. That girl. And she took Tyler from her. Tyler told Caroline he would be back after a while.
Caroline watched as Tyler brought this girl on the dance floor, joining a lot of other couples to dance. The girl is undeniably attractive. Caroline can't ignore the fact that she has gorgeous features, her black hair, her eyes. And her red dress fits her body perfectly.
The song was supposed to be a fun dance song until some young guy requested for a slow dance. And the pang of jealousy is so strong seeing this woman in the arms of her boyfriend. This is so wrong. This shouldn't be happening.
Caroline took a glass of wine from a waiter and drank everything all at once.
"Easy there love, you don't want to get drunk this early"
A voice sounded behind Caroline. The familiar accent revealed who he is without having her turn around to see his face.
She remained there and just crossed her arms, still staring at her boyfriend and his friend.
Klaus' eyes traveled from Caroline's back to the two people she's been staring at on the dance floor. Klaus's eyebrows raised, his eyes sparkled.
"How interesting." He said.
Caroline turned around and faced him. "Look Klaus, I don't know why you're still here. But if you don't mind, I want to be alone. Please find someone else to bother." She told him coldly.
Klaus smirked. "I can understand where the anger is coming from, but I'm not here to make you feel that sweetheart." He said. "Now how about a dance?" Klaus smiled. "Just to keep your mind off things?" He offered his hand to her.
Caroline just scoffed at him and rolled her eyes. "You don't give up, do you? I'm sorry but I have a date and I will dance only with him tonight."
"But it seems your date is preoccupied right now to be thinking of dancing with you in the next song"
Caroline glared at him before turning her back at him. She faced the dance floor once again, only to get more upset and jealous at the scene in front of her. Tyler and his friend are dancing so close. Too close. And it's not right.
Klaus watched Caroline. If a stare could light a fire, those two at the dancefloor would already be ashes, scattered in the air. Klaus only smirked at how Tyler has made himself foolish. But of course he doesn't care what Tyler does.
Klaus walked slightly in front of Caroline and faced her. He offered his hand to her once again.
"I insist Caroline, come now, dance with me."
Caroline looked at Klaus. Then she stared sharply back at Tyler and she thought for a moment. After a few seconds, she took his hand. The two of them made their way on the dance floor.
Klaus has been watching Caroline since he arrived at the party. She looks very beautiful and alluring in her blue dress. Blue is indeed the perfect color to match her beauty. He has been watching her blonde curls sway over her shoulders as she smiled, laughed and danced around earlier that time. Klaus cannot wait for the time when Caroline would be doing all those things with him.
And now he's holding her hand, leading her to the dance floor.
They positioned a bit far from Tyler and his friend. Klaus reached for the small of her back to pull her in for the slow dance. Caroline let her hand rest on Klaus' shoulder while her other hand is held gently by Klaus. His hand felt so warm.
Caroline kept on giving jealous glances and stares towards Tyler and his partner. Tyler on the other hand was too focused on chatting with his friend while they danced that he didn't notice Caroline being held by Klaus on the dance floor.
"You look very beautiful tonight Caroline" Klaus whispered to her.
Caroline broke her angry gaze at her boyfriend for a while to look at Klaus.
"Why are you still even here in town? Are you not supposed to be like, gone already? Off somewhere?"
Klaus continued to gaze at her. "I'm afraid I can't tell you exactly why I still haven't left. But don't worry love, I will be gone from this town, soon." Klaus paused for a while. Caroline turned back into staring at Tyler.
"Care to share why your date isn't dancing with you?" Klaus asked.
Caroline sighed and finally turned her eyes away from Tyler. "She's a friend of Tyler's. New in town."
"So I've noticed. Well, like I said, why don't you keep your mind off them for a while." Klaus gave her a charming smile. "Talk to me."
"There's nothing to talk about Klaus. And I don't want to" Caroline said. "Please" her voice suddenly became softer. "Let's just... dance"
Klaus knew Caroline is upset.
"Alright sweetheart." Klaus said in a low voice. "Let's just dance."
Klaus held her closer. Caroline noticed it but she didn't mind. They swayed, they danced, they moved through the soft music. Klaus lead the dancing and Caroline can't deny how a flawless dancer Klaus can be.
She remained in silence, holding onto Klaus, letting him sway her while she's trying to flush away all the bad thoughts about Tyler and this friend.
There's nothing to worry about. Caroline thought. She's keeping herself calm by trying not to look at Tyler again. Tyler has been reminding her that he only sees this girl as a friend, as a sister, so there's no point in worrying.
Somehow, she finds comfort in Klaus' arms. She finds herself leaning closer to him for warmth. She's still trying to calm herself and Klaus is helping. She trusts Tyler, and she doesn't want to look very jealous. Tyler wouldn't like it.
Well, Tyler's only been chatting with his friend while they dance. That shouldn't mean so much. Caroline thought she should only start worrying when they would only dance there and just look at each other.
Then she glanced at their direction once again. But she couldn't find the two of them anymore. She immediately straightened up to look for them.
"Where are they?" She asked.
Klaus just looked at her intently and said nothing.
"Where did they go?"
Klaus' eyebrows met. "Do you not trust Tyler, Caroline?" His penetrating gaze never left Caroline.
Caroline immediately met his eyes. His challenging question alerted her. She opened her mouth to say something but she only closed it again.
Caroline swallowed and looked down. "I-". She sighed. "I have to go find Tyler"
By that, she left Klaus' arms and walked away.
She really doesn't feel good about this girl. Caroline walked through the different rooms in the mansion. She kept on looking for them. She found Matt and asked him about Tyler but Matt doesn't know. She also found Elena and asked her but she also doesn't know.
She walked up the stairs and opened each door of the rooms upstairs. She was closing in another room when she heard it. There was noise, and there's a conversation going on. And there's Tyler's voice.
"I can't hold it any longer Tyler. This is torturing me!" It was that girl.
"But you know I can't. I'm with Caroline." And that was Tyler's voice.
"Then what was that? Why did you suddenly kiss me, huh?!"
Caroline froze.
There was silence. And Caroline heard the girl sobbing.
"That was a mistake. I'm sorry, that shouldn't have happened"
"But it did!" the girl shouted, crying. "I love you Tyler" Her voice became softer.
Caroline's head is fuzzy, clouded with so many emotions. What the hell is happening? Why- what- Tyler kissed her? That girl loves Tyler? This cannot be happening.
She found herself frozen after hearing all those things. She's breathing heavily, she's very upset, angry and tears has started to fall down her cheeks. It was several seconds before she regained herself.
Her breathing becomes faster. But she composed herself, preparing for an attack. She walked in angry paces towards the door to stop everything in that room. Tyler has got some good explaining to do.
She burst the door open with so much force. Her angry face is already on display. But she didn't expect what she saw.
There on the table, was Tyler, hovering above his 'friend', holding that 'friend' in a passionate embrace, and their hands are all over each other's body, in all the wrong places.
Tyler immediately sped away from the girl and the girl collected her damaged clothes to cover her almost naked upper body.
"Caroline" Tyler immediately spoke her name.
Caroline's beautiful face turned into a monster's. Her fangs appeared, the veins protruded under her eyes and her eyes became as red as blood. She turned to the girl and started to lurch at her in vampire speed. But Tyler is just as fast, and quickly, he restrained Caroline before she harms the girl.
Caroline screamed. "Let go of me! Let go of me Tyler" She turned her head and glared back at her boyfriend.
"Caroline, please, let me explain. Don't hurt her, she's human."
Tyler managed to take Caroline at a distance far enough for her not to harm the girl. Caroline, with all her strength, freed herself from Tyler and faced him. Her tears are uncontrollably streaming down her cheeks now.
"How could you do this? Tyler? How could you?!" She screamed at him.
"I- Caroline- I'll explain everything but plea-"
Smack.
If Tyler is a human, his head would have been flying right now.
Caroline's eyes went towards the girl. She glared at her like it's a promise of death.
"I don't want to see you again" She whispered at Tyler.
In silenced anger, she walked out of the room. She just wants to go home now. The night started fun but now it's nothing but hell.
They were in love. How the hell did this happen? She's starting to break down in fits of sobs already when the view of the party downstairs told her to calm herself a bit. At least for a few moments until she's outside and away from everyone.
Aside from wanting to go home, all she needs now is the face and embrace of a friend. And so she started to look for Bonnie and Elena but they can't be found. She can't find Matt and Stefan as well. Even Damon and Rebekah suddenly can't be found in the party. She doesn't have her phone with her.
She really can't hold herself together any longer and she needs to get out.
So she walked. Outside of the mansion. Out the door. And by the time she stepped out into the dark night, with the glowing lights of the party behind her, she started to cry.
She really could not take it anymore. Her shoulders are shaking with each sob. She had never cried like this before. Everything, everything between her and Tyler suddenly made no sense.
She looked ahead of her and she only saw the empty street, the silent trees, the cold wind. She hugged herself. She arrived at the party in Tyler's car and now she doesn't have any choice but to walk her way home.
As she walked, she kept on crying, sobbing, thinking of what just happened. Tyler didn't even try to chase her when she walked out of that room. There was nothing wrong with their relationship, why did all of a sudden Tyler betrayed her? Her thoughts were only filled with anger and misery. She never even bothered to wonder why her friends weren't there, where could they have gone to.
She's starting to control her sobs now. Her silent tears continue to fall down. She really wished she found Elena and Bonnie in there. Why weren't they present when she needed them? She, once again, looked ahead of the street.
This will be a very long walk home.
"Caroline"
All of a sudden, a voice behind her stopped her on her tracks. She knew it's Klaus. But she didn't turn around to face him. Of all times, why would Klaus show up right now?
Klaus walked right in front of her, he moved his head to get a good look of Caroline's face. Caroline refused to look at him. She just stood there in silence, with her head turned sideways, trying to hide from Klaus' gaze.
"Caroline look at me" Klaus spoke.
When Caroline remained still, Klaus lifted his hand to hold Caroline's chin. Gently, he lifted her face to him.
"Look at me love" Klaus insisted.
Caroline really doesn't want to deal with Klaus right now. Though her face is all covered up in miserable tears, she turned to Klaus and glared at him. She intended to keep glaring at him but when she saw him, when she looked at his eyes, her face softened.
His eyes flicked back and forth at her own. And his eyes are so gentle. Suddenly, she felt herself weaken. His gaze seems to tell her that he knew what happened, like he understood. There wasn't any pity in those but the concern was there. She felt the warmth in there, the warmth she's craving for which she expects to find in Bonnie and Elena.
How could this man look at her like that? How does he know? She started to think again of Tyler and that girl. Before she knew it, new tears has began to fall down. And then she can't stop. She started to sob again. Now, she completely broke down in front of Klaus.
Klaus removed his hand on her chin only to cup her face with his both hands.
"Shhhh, don't cry sweetheart."
Caroline only responded with uncontrollable fits of tears and sobbing. She doesn't care anymore if it's Klaus but he is there right now. And he understood her.
Klaus then pulled her close to embrace her. And Caroline just let him. She felt warmth and comfort in his arms. She cried more.
Klaus held Caroline on the back of her waist with one of his hands caressing her hair. Caroline's shoulder kept on shaking. He whispered shushing sounds as he pressed his lips on her hair.
Caroline held Klaus' shoulders so tightly. Her emotions kept pouring out and she can't do anything anymore to control them.
"Why? Why did Tyler do this?!" Caroline kept on saying after every sob.
Klaus kept on calming her, stroking her back. They remained like that for a while.
After a few minutes, Caroline finally calmed down. The sobs stopped and her breathing returned to normal. Klaus felt this so he pulled Caroline out of the hug and he held her shoulders gently.
Caroline's devastated face flashed before his eyes as he looked at her.
"Caroline love" He called to her. "Let me take you home." He spoke.
Caroline continued to gaze upon his eyes and saw the same concern she saw moments ago.
She really doesn't have any strength now to scoff or to show disdain at his small offer. She doesn't even feel like doing those anyway.
She nodded. "Okay" Caroline whispered softly to him.
Klaus held out his palm to her and Caroline took it. He squeezed her hand as he gently pulled her to walk with him towards his car.
Now that Caroline's actually inside the car with Klaus, she sighed at herself. Call her insane but she doesn't care anymore. Screw Tyler and that girl. They can go to hell. And Klaus wouldn't probably kill her anyway.
She inhaled deeply and watched Klaus as he maneuvered the car and drove out of the mansion's gate.
Caroline just looked outside the window as they traveled the road in silence. After a few minutes, they arrived in front of Caroline's house.
"Klaus" She finally called him after he killed the engine.
Klaus turned to her and found her looking straight at him.
"Thank you" She said softly.
Klaus could only look at her and smile a little. Then his soft gaze turned firm.
"Tyler is a fool" He told her. "He doesn't deserve your affections."
Caroline smirked. "Yeah, maybe he is."
"Caroline, you deserve so much more." He started again. "If only you could let me, I'll show you everything."
Caroline only gazed back at him. She doesn't really know what to say so she just diverted her eyes. She looked outside the car and saw light coming from the living room of her house. Then from the window, she saw her mom answering a phone call. Suddenly, Caroline doesn't want to leave the car and go in the house. That may be Tyler calling for her. And she doesn't want to deal with him yet.
She sighed.
"Do you want to go somewhere else?" Klaus offered her, understanding her thoughts.
Caroline thought in silence. Then she turned back to Klaus.
"Can I, uhm" she started to ask. But then, she only sighed again.
"What is it sweetheart?" Klaus asked her.
"Can I stay in your house tonight?" She blurted out. Saying that out loud, it surely sounds so wrong. Maybe she already had gotten insane.
Klaus was surprised. His eyebrows raised as he stared at Caroline, who was looking everywhere but him.
Klaus smiled as he started the engine.
"Well, I don't see any problem with that" He grinned and drove away.
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