A/N Thank you for reading! I love Klaroline and Hope so this is more fluff about them. I was thinking if making it into a collection of oneshots about Klaroline bringing up Hope but that will depend on your feedback.

"Hope, huh?" Caroline asked as she held Klaus's daughter, who was looking at her with an adoring smile. "It suits her"

Klaus was pleased by Caroline's reaction. She was fussing over Hope like she was her own daughter. "She is the salvation of my family. The hope of the Mikaelsons. It seemed fitting"

"It's a lovely name" Caroline murmured as she rocked the baby girl in her arms. A tiny pang of jealousy rose up as she remembered that this was Hayley's daughter. And, that she herself would never have children. But, she shook it away. "She looks just like you"

"Thanks, love. My family, Elijah in particular, swear she looks just like Bekah as a child although she has my eyes. I am glad she does not resemble Hayley. That was a stupid moment"

Caroline hit him. "Klaus Mikaelson. Yes, it was stupid that you slept with the wereslut but if it wasn't for that you wouldn't have Hope. Your daughter is a miracle" Caroline let her own feelings spill out slightly. She wasn't like Elena, desperate for a child and a fairy tale ending, but the reminder in her arms stung. "And she's too beautiful to look like you. It must be from Rebekah" Caroline lightened the mood slightly. She ignored her own feelings as she didn't want his pity. "But, you're right for once. She has your ocean blue eyes"

"Are you implying I'm not handsome, love?" Klaus was mock outraged. But, he was secretly impressed by Caroline's love for his daughter. She was currently pulling funny faces, trying to get a smile out of Hope, and every time Hope smiled Caroline's face lit up in delight. He hadn't told Caroline that Hayley was dead yet. He didn't want her to think he had come solely to make her Hope's mother.

Caroline whispered to Hope, knowing Klaus could hear everything. "Do you think your daddy is handsome? Do you sweetie?"

Klaus was happy to see his daughter nodded ever so slightly. "See, love, my daughter agrees with me" He took Hope out of Caroline's arms. "Don't you, sweetheart?" He was amused when Hope smiled her agreement and Caroline pouted jealously.

Caroline was struck by the sight of him. Klaus Mikaelson. The Original Hybrid. The Big Bad Wolf. Rocking his daughter in his arms whilst smiling endearingly at her and allowing her to stroke his face. It was a scene of domestic bliss. It hurt her to think that this was Hayley's daughter. Hope could have been so easily hers and Klaus's. Hope's blonde hair was like her own. Like Rebekah's too. They could have been a family. She never normally wanted her human life back but seeing Klaus and Hope was like a dagger through her heart. Imagining the two of them with Hayley was even worse. They could be a perfect family.

Klaus's phone rang. He handed Hope back to Caroline and took the call.

Caroline was playing with Hope but she kept her ears open. She eavesdropped on Klaus's conversation. She thought it was probably Hayley, demanding to know where her daughter was as she didn't think the wolf would like Klaus to visit her. She caught a snippet.

"-without Hayley her pack are causing trouble in the Quarter" Elijah told Klaus over the phone.

"Deal with it Elijah" Klaus ended the call. He did not want to be disturbed.

Caroline noticed Klaus's face. He looked pissed. And what was that about 'without Hayley'? Did the wereslut run off and leave her daughter? She looked down at Hope, who was currently burrowing her fingers into Caroline's blonde locks and made a silent promise. Your daddy loves you and will look after you even if your mommy left. And I'll be around. Auntie Caroline. She couldn't be Hope's mother but she could be there for her. As an aunt, a friend, whatever Hope needed. After all, Klaus had broken his promise and come back to Mystic Falls for her and Caroline could not help her feelings. She was going to New Orleans with Klaus. He had come back after hearing she had flipped her humanity switch and came to persuade her otherwise. She didn't agree the first few times but she did eventually agree. That's why he had brought Hope today. He trusted her with his daughter. She glanced back at Klaus. He had schooled his features once more.

"I think we better be off then, love" Klaus leant in to take Hope from Caroline. But, he faced some resistance. "Hand me Hope, sweetheart"

Caroline wanted answers and she wanted them now. "In a minute Klaus. What happened to Hayley? Don't lie. I heard Elijah. Why did you bring Hope today? She's gorgeous. But, why today?"

"It's a long story, love" Klaus tried to dissuade her but Caroline was resolute. "Very well. I will tell you" And he did. He told Caroline of Hope's birth, of his and Hayley's attempts at co-operation and of his aunt Dahlia. She was the reason Hayley had died. "Satisfied?"

Caroline processed it slowly. Hayley had died and Klaus had come for her. He had played her. "You came here with Hope to persuade me to be Hope's mother. You don't love me. You need me"

"That's partially true, love. But, I did come alone before Hayley died." Klaus looked her in the eye. "I do love you. I did promise to be your last after all. But, you're right. Hope needs a mother. Yes, there's Bekah but Hope needs someone from outside the family. She needs you with your humanity and light. Otherwise, she'll be corrupted by us Mikaelsons" Klaus tried to end on a lighter note. "Now shall we leave, sweetheart?"

Caroline handed Hope over. She went to get her stuff but her mind was elsewhere. Klaus had told her he loved her. Hope needed a mother. Maybe, she could get her happy ever after. She envisioned herself, Hope and Klaus as a family. It was a beautiful image. But, could she do this? Could she be the mother Hope needed? She had fallen in love with Hope, that much was true, but could she be her mother. Could she look after Hope, knowing that she was mothering Hayley's baby? Could she live in New Orleans with Klaus? Could she deal with his siblings? There were so many questions. And, only one answer. She brought her stuff downstairs. There was only one way to find out. "I'm ready, Klaus" And, she was. She wanted to move on. This could be her opportunity.

Klaus smirked as he watched Caroline triple check she hadn't left anything.

"That's it. I've got everything" Caroline said as they left. She looked back. She was leaving her home.

Klaus knew what was on her mind. He leant over and kissed her. "It's a new beginning, love. For both of us"

A/N Thanks for reading! Review if you want to see more Klaroline and Hope. Selena x