"Hello Caroline" – that accented voice spoke as I looked for Elena and Bonnie.

"You actually came! Never would have thought that the world's most powerful creature would accept an invitation from me." – I answered and couldn't help the smirk that appeared upon my lips.

"Well love, there's always an exception. And, of course, I wouldn't miss your graduation. Incredible speech by the way, very…touching.

Although he was being his flattery self, there was something wrong. He smiled, but it never reachedhis eyes.

"Thanks! So I take it you're coming to my graduation dinner at the Salvatore's…that will be interesting!" I suppressed a laugh as the comical thought of having the hybrid sitting at the table with my friends – his enemies, hit me.

"Actually, I don't think I'm going to make it." He looked down and took some steps to get closer. God, he looked great in a suit! "That's too bad! You're gonna miss a bunch of dead teenagers remembering better times and being depressed." He laughed at my little comment but, again, the sad eyes. We gazed at each other and I cursed myself for not being able to look away from those beautiful blue eyes. Caroline, get a hold of yourself! As the battle in my head continued, he took a velvet box from a pocket inside his suit and walked even closer to me, taking my hands in his and closing my fingers around the object. I frozed and he just stared at me.

"Open it, it's yours."

"Klaus, you didn't have to buy me a gift…"

"I'm just returning what was already yours, love."

Confused at his statement, I opened the box and suddenly I couldn't breathe. It was the bracelet he gave me to wear at the ball. The very one I rudely threw at him at his mansion. "Thank you. Really." I could feel my eyes getting watery. I mean, after all I've done, he still understands me and…likes me?

"It was nothing, love. A beauty like you deserves more than anyone can give you. Even me." His hands were in fists and he was looking lost, like he was battling himself just like I was earlier. "Are we still talking about the bracelet, Klaus?" In return, he just locked the bracelet on my right arm and continued holding my wrist. His face was so close that I could actually smell him. He wasn't wearing any cologne, but his smell was…incredible. It filled my nostrils and appealed to me. Ugh, why is he so good and so bad at the same time?

"Caroline, love, the reason I'm here today is – he hesitated - to say goodbye. I know you said I don't owe you anything, but I had to do this. You're not ready to accept my offer, but I assure you I will wait for you. Ehen you're ready, come to me. I'll show you the world, no string attached. I can give you everything – he paused and looked deep into my soul – and you don't need to give me anything. Perhaps, just a chance to show you who I really am.

I couldn't speak. A million thoughts were running through my mind. I felt like an idiot! The man basically said what every girl wants to hear and I just stood there! As I was lost in my thoughts, Klaus had a pained look in his eyes, but I didn't move, I wanted to say something but nothing came out. He turned around and started walking.

HELLO! EARTH TO CAROLINE! You're really letting him go? He's the only guy that truly cared about you and now he's walking away from your life for God knows how long! I should go after him…NO, I SHOULDN'T! He ruined my friends lives! Just because he "fancies" me doesn't mean it's true. I mean, he's a billion years old for God's sake!

"Klaus!" I ran to him and he turned around. Before I could stop myself, I was hugging him. I closed my eyes and allowed myself to feel, to surrender and enjoy his touch. I felt him hesitant for two seconds and then he embraced me. It was wonderful. I felt safe. In that moment, we were no longer in Mistyc Falls. It was just the two of us, no drama, no worries…it was the best feeling ever. He was taking deep breaths and I smiled at the thought of him smelling my hair. A few minutes passed and I started to let go of him. I couldn't be that person, not right now, at least. We gazed at each other and his eyes were filled with a sparkle that, I must confess, my eyes shared.

"Klaus, I really want to go with you, but…"

"But you can't. I know, love." He got a strand of my hair away from my face, slightly caressing my jaw with his thumb and gave me the prettiest smile I've ever seen. "Goodbye, Caroline." Before he could walk away, I hugged him again with all my strength but, this time, as I let go, I whispered in his ear "I'll miss you. And I'll see you. Soon." I smiled. It was true, I couldn't deny it anymore. "I'll miss you too." He kissed my cheek and I closed my eyes enjoying the tingling sensation. When I opened my eyes, he was gone. Sadness hit me like a stake right through my heart but I managed to calm myself. It wouldn't be forever.

"Caroline, finally!" - Elena approached me - "You were here this whole time? Come on, we're gonna be late for dinner." I didn't move, I just stared at the empty space in front of me. "Caroline? Is there something wrong?" - I noticed she was getting worried and got out of my trance – "What? Oh, it's nothing…I'm just thinking about the future."

"Don't worry, Care. Seriously. Great things are waiting for us, you'll see. Now let's go celebrate!"

I smiled and touched the bracelet. It was true. The future would definitely bring great things.

Ok, that was it! Than you for reading and review if you want! Sorry for bad grammar but english is not my first language. Hope you enjoyed!